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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 1980
Filed:
Oct. 25, 1977
Glen E Lochte, Cypress, TX (US);
FMC Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A remotely controllable connector for releasably interconnecting the ends of two oil well flowlines. The connector comprises two coupling members, one of which is extended into engagement with the other by actuation of fluid cylinders, and ball joints in one or both coupling members to accommodate misalignment of the flowlines. A pair of mating cones mounted on the opposed ends of the two coupling members align the members into proper position during the connecting operation, and clamp means that are activated by remote control secure the two coupling members together in a fluid-tight connection. Seals are then set by remote control to seal all joints and to lock the coupling members in working alignment.