Method for connecting a flexible line to a structure of a fluid exploitation installation and associated connection device
US9267336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49908
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The method according to the invention comprises providing a flexible line (18) and a bend limiter axially immobilized around the flexible line (18) by a releasable immobilizing mechanism (46). It includes partially inserting the flexible line (18) through a hollow rigid member (40), immobilizing the bend limiter on the hollow rigid member (40), and deactivating the releasable immobilizing mechanism (46). The releasable immobilizing mechanism (46) is deactivated independently of the movement of the flexible line (18) relative to the bend limiter.
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