Method for securing an end fitting to a flexible pipe body
US8220129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4998
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for securing an end fitting to a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method includes the steps of securing an open end of a portion of flexible pipe body to an inner collar member, urging an open mouth of a body portion of an end fitting towards the flexible pipe body and inner collar member and securing the end fitting body portion to the inner collar member.
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