Undersea connector for connecting an oil installation, the connector being provided with an anti-disconnection device
US8919447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/502
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an undersea connector for connecting an oil installation to the sea bottom, the connector being of the type presenting a first tubular element forming a female portion for fastening to the ocean bottom and a second tubular element forming a male portion for connection to the oil installation, wherein the connector comprises at least one anti-disconnection device for the connector, the device being housed in the female portion and comprising means for positioning the device in a first position in which the connector is capable of being disconnected, or else in a second position in which the connector cannot be disconnected.
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