System to connect conduit sections in a subterranean well
US7090008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/046
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus that is usable with a subterranean well includes a latch and an engagement mechanism. The latch is adapted to form a releasable connection between a first conduit section and a second conduit section in response to engagement of an actuator of the latch and maintain a first distance between an end of the first conduit section and an end of the second conduit section. The engagement mechanism is adapted to continuously engage the actuator to cause the latch to connect the first conduit section and the second conduit section despite the movement of the engagement mechanism between a first position and a second position. The second distance between the first position and the second position is greater than the first distance.
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