Modular connector and method
US7886832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L15/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A connector connects auxiliary flow lines—and, in some configurations, electrical lines—that extend through and terminate at or near opposing ends of two respective components of a downhole tool string. The connector comprises a body assembly for fluidly-connecting the auxiliary flow lines and electrically-connecting the electrical lines of the respective two components, and an assembly for adjusting the length of the body assembly. In particular embodiments, the two components are discrete modules of a unitary tool, or alternatively, are distinct tools. Additionally, the connector may include a mechanism for closing the auxiliary flow lines of one or both components upon disconnection of the fluid connection between the two components.
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