Title:
RELEASABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR TUBING AND TOOL DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/028838
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A releasable connector assembly (40) for providing a releasable connection between a tubular member (32) and a payload (20) comprises a first connector (36) adapted to be secured to an end of a tubular member (32) and comprising a first latch component (52), and a second connector (38) adapted to be secured to a payload (20) and comprising a second latch component (54) configured to engage the first latch component (52) when the first and second connectors (36, 38) are engaged together. The connector assembly (40) further comprises a locking arrangement (56) configured to selectively lock the first and second latch components (52, 54) in engagement with each other, and a release mechanism (64) configured to release the locking arrangement (56) and permit disengagement of the first and second latch components (52, 54). The release mechanism (64) comprises a seat portion (66) located within the second connector (54) and configured to receive a release body (70) delivered through the tubular member (32) and first connector (36) to actuate the release mechanism (64).
Inventors:
ADAM BRUCE (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2011/001137
Publication Date:
April 25, 2013
Filing Date:
July 29, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
AX S TECHNOLOGY LTD
ADAM BRUCE (GB)
ADAM BRUCE (GB)
International Classes:
E21B17/06
Foreign References:
| US4601492A | 1986-07-22 | |||
| US4949791A | 1990-08-21 | |||
| US1883071A | 1932-10-18 | |||
| US20080066924A1 | 2008-03-20 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
DOCHERTY, Andrew (Aurora120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7JS, GB)
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