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COUPLING DEVICE
20220196194 · 2022-06-23 ·

The invention relates to a coupling device for simultaneously coupling and decoupling a number of coupling pairs, which coupling device includes:—a number of coupling pairs, each having a first coupling part and a second coupling part;—a first mounting frame on which the first coupling parts of the number of coupling pairs are arranged;—a second mounting frame arranged parallel to the first mounting frame, wherein the second coupling parts of the number of coupling pairs are arranged to the second mounting frame, and wherein the second mounting frame is movable towards to and away from the first mounting frame between a connected position, in which each first coupling part is connected with the corresponding second coupling part, and a disconnected position;—guiding mechanism arranged to the first mounting frame and the second mounting frame for guiding the movement between the connected and disconnected position;—at least one rack and pinion drive arranged between the first and second mounting frame, wherein the pinion is arranged on a shaft rotatable arranged in the first mounting frame and wherein the rack extends from the second mounting frame in the direction of movement of said second mounting frame into the first mounting frame along the pinion; wherein the shaft extends with at least one end out of the first mounting frame and wherein an operating lever is arranged on the shaft.

MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR DUAL CONCENTRIC TUBING
20220162916 · 2022-05-26 ·

A method for manufacturing a joint pipe element of a well system includes providing an outer pipe having a bore; providing an inner pipe having a bore; placing the inner pipe in the bore of the outer pipe; and connecting the inner pipe to the outer pipe with a connecting mechanism so that a rotational torque is transferred from the outer pipe to the inner pipe.

Bundle section of a pipe bundle for subsea installation
11739863 · 2023-08-29 · ·

A bundle section of a subsea pipeline bundle has a rigid carrier pipe having an end closed by a transverse bulkhead and one or more fluid conduits in fluid communication with an opening that penetrates the bulkhead. Fluid coupling formations such as a spigot or a recess on an outer face of the bulkhead surround the opening. Leak-tight coupling between successive fluid conduits is effected when the bulkheads of two such bundle sections are brought together. This forces together opposed complementary fluid coupling formations of the bulkheads. The bulkheads connect the adjoining bundle sections fluidly and mechanically.

Dynamic support apparatus and system

A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.

Dynamic support apparatus and system

A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.

Fluid flow connector
11732831 · 2023-08-22 · ·

Apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods are described that provide fluid flow connectors. An example fluid flow connector includes a first connector body that defines a first inner bore and a first plurality of outer bores. The example connector further includes a second connector body that defines a second inner bore and a second plurality of outer bores. In an operational configuration in which the first connector body is attached to the second connector body, the first inner bore mates with the second inner bore to form a first fluid channel, and each of the first plurality of outer bores mate with a respective one of the second plurality of outer bores to form a second fluid channel. The example connector further includes a sealing mechanism that, in the operational configuration, seals the first fluid channel from the second fluid channel and seal the second fluid channel from an external environment of the fluid flow connector.

Magnetic quick connect

A magnetic quick connect for a fluid delivery system includes a male coupling member and a female coupling member. The male coupling member defines a first outer fluid communication path and includes a first magnetic material. A first inner member is disposed within the first outer fluid communication path and defines a first inner communication path. The female coupling member defines a second outer fluid communication path and includes a second magnetic material. A second inner member is disposed within the second outer fluid communication path and defines a second inner communication path. The male and female coupling members are detachably held together by an attractive force between the first and second magnetic materials such that the first and second outer communication paths are held in fluid communication, and the first and second inner communication paths are held in fluid communication.

MULTI COUPLING FOR COUPLING LINES WITH AN ALIGNMENT AID
20230246367 · 2023-08-03 ·

A multi-coupling (1)-couples lines (2) with an alignment aid (5) assigned to a first coupling part (3) and a second coupling part (4) for compensating for offset tolerances during threading of the first coupling part (3) into the second coupling part (4) during coupling of medium couplings (6). At least one coupling part has a coupling carrier (8) mounted floatingly transversely with respect to the coupling direction (7), and the alignment aid (5) has, on one coupling part, a central precentring journal (9) protruding from a coupling carrier in the coupling direction (7) and at least one precision centring journal (11) protruding from the coupling carrier (8) in the coupling direction (7) and arranged radially around the precentring journal axis (10). The precision centering journal head is set back in the coupling direction (7) with respect to the precentring journal head, and the alignment aid (5) has, on the coupling socket side, a central jaw (12) that merges in the coupling direction (7) into a precentring guide (13) for the precentring journal (9) and is equipped with at least one precision centering guide (15), arranged around the precentring guide axis (14), for the precision centering journal (11).

Method for assembling pipe-in-pipe pipeline elements for transporting fluids
11306848 · 2022-04-19 · ·

A method for assembling pipe-in-pipe pipeline elements for transporting fluids, with each pipeline element comprising an inner pipe including a bulge at one end, and an outer pipe including a recess at one end. The method comprises the successive steps: inserting a first locking wedge axially abutting the bulge of its inner pipe and a corresponding end of its outer pipe, butt-assembling the inner pipe of a new pipeline element on the inner pipe of the pipeline, positioning the outer pipe of the new pipeline element alongside the outer pipe of the pipeline, and butt-assembling the outer pipe of the new pipeline element on the outer pipe of the pipeline by inserting a second locking wedge axially abutting against the bulge of the inner pipe of the pipeline at its free end and the recess of the outer pipe at a corresponding end thereof.

Device for connecting pipe ends of double-walled pipes
11181219 · 2021-11-23 ·

The invention relates to a device for connecting pipe ends (80, 82) of double-walled pipes (72, 74) for angular compensation and for length compensation of the relative movements of the double-walled pipes (72, 74) relative to a double-walled connector (10). On the double-walled connector (10), there are arranged concentrically with respect to one another first and second ball heads (20, 26). These are each sealingly engaged over by ball cages (52, 54). The ball cages (52, 54) are formed on double-walled attachments (46) of the double-walled pipe ends (80, 82). The sealing function for double-walled angular compensation and double-walled length compensation are configured so as to be decoupled from one another, and are therefore optimized, in the case of the device proposed according to the invention.