Asymmetrical button for ram-type blowout preventers
US9068427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0491
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An asymmetrical ram button is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a blowout preventer including such a button. Particularly, the blowout preventer may include an actuation assembly having the asymmetric ram button attached to a connecting rod coupled to a piston. The asymmetric body of the button can engage an internal shoulder of the ram such that a retraction force on the actuation assembly causes the asymmetrical ram button to load against the internal shoulder. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
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