Retrievable connector assembly
Patent
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OSTI ID:5727370
A retrievable connector assembly is described for securing 2 parts together. The assembly includes a guide frame to support the first of 2 parts and a pair of rotatable shafts with threaded ends to carry male coupling members with pins which extend from each coupling member. The assembly also includes a mounting hub attached to the second part. The mounting hub includes female coupling members having slots to receive the pins of the male coupling members. Rotation of the shafts moves the pins into lateral legs of the slots locking the 2 parts together. Further roation of the shafts causes the male coupling members to move upward along the shafts forcing the first and second parts together. The 2 parts can be separated for retrieval by rotating the shafts in the reverse direction thereby separating the male and female coupling members. 9 claims.
- Assignee:
- Exxon Production Research Co.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4362413
- OSTI ID:
- 5727370
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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