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Anchor connector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6639606
An anchor connector incorporating a flexible joint for securing the tension legs of a tensioned leg platform. A latch dog head engages a first recess on the fixed member of the flexible joint and a template recess to prevent disconnection when the dog heads and latch carrier are in a lower position. With the latch carrier (40) in an upper position the latch dog heads fit within a second recess (44) in the fixed member with the dog heads clearing shoulder of template recess, whereby the connector may be released.
Assignee:
Vetso Offshore Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4439055
OSTI ID:
6639606
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English