Patent classifications
F16L37/62
Fluid connection with lock and seal
A remotely-operated fluid connection assembly to hold higher internal pressures in larger diameters. The assembly comprises a fluid connection adapter and a fluid connection housing assembly. A first seal section on the housing assembly sealingly contacts a first seal bore on the adapter when the adapter enters the housing assembly. Engagement of an externally-disposed locking ring on locking element outer surfaces causes inner surfaces on the locking elements to retain the adapter to the housing assembly via a lock engagement surface. The first seal section is further disposed to expand radially such that when the first seal section expands radially, the first seal section further tightens sealing contact against the first seal bore. Adapter displacement relative to the housing assembly preferably further tightens the adapter against the locking elements as now restrained by the locking ring.
HYDRAULIC FAST-COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR COUPLING A WATER JET CUTTING SYSTEM WITH A SUPPORTING HEAD OF A MACHINE USED FOR THE WORKING OF SHEET MATERIALS
Hydraulic fast-coupling assembly for coupling a water jet cutting system with a supporting head of a machine. The fast-coupling assembly has a coupling element suitable for being integral with the water jet cutting system and for being coupled with the supporting head. The coupling element has a central duct. A mobile stem has an internal duct and is suitable for being slidably mounted inside a seat obtained on the supporting head. The peculiarity of the hydraulic fast-coupling assembly is that it has at least one coupling removably connected to the mobile stem and/or to the coupling element. The at least one coupling has an axial duct that puts in communication the internal duct and the central duct.
High pressure jumper manifold
A jumper manifold for use in a fracing system including a first outlet interface for coupling to a first outlet line, a second outlet interface for coupling to a second outlet line, and an inlet interface for coupling to an inlet line carrying a slurry under pressure. A jumper, in a first configuration, couples the inlet interface with the first outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the first outlet line while isolating the second outlet line. The jumper, in a second configuration, couples the inlet interface with the second outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the second outlet line while isolating the first outlet line.
CONNECTION
A system for making a connection between a first tubular member and a second tubular member having coincident bores for conveying a fluid, the connection having an axis in the general direction of flow of said fluid therethrough, the system comprising a connection (1) and a tensioning tool (100), the connection having a first tubular end (6) comprising a first end flange (16) having an end face (17) and a collar (20) comprising a sleeve (21) and an end stop (30) fixed to the sleeve (21), said sleeve (21) arranged about said flange (18) and said end stop (30) arranged about said tubular end (6), said collar (20) slideable along said tubular end (6), the connection further having a second tubular end (7) comprising a second end flange (43) having an end face (45) and a locking nut (50) about and slideable along said first tubular end (7), the tensioning tool (100) for applying axial tension to said collar (30) relative to said second tubular end (7) characterised in that at least one of said sleeve (20) and said second tubular end (7) has a set of parallel circumferential grooves (23,47) therein and said tensioning tool (100) has a set of ridges (142), the system comprising the steps of moving said set of ridges (142) into said set of grooves (23,47) and applying an axial tension to said collar (20) relative to said second tubular end (7).
High pressure jumper manifold
A jumper manifold for use in a fracing system including a first outlet interface for coupling to a first outlet line, a second outlet interface for coupling to a second outlet line, and an inlet interface for coupling to an inlet line carrying a slurry under pressure. A jumper, in a first configuration, couples the inlet interface with the first outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the first outlet line while isolating the second outlet line. The jumper, in a second configuration, couples the inlet interface with the second outlet interface for transporting slurry from the inlet line to the second outlet line while isolating the first outlet line.
Connector system and method of use
A pipe connector system includes an upper housing forming an upper inner cavity; a lower housing forming a lower inner cavity, the upper inner cavity is coaxially aligned with the lower inner cavity; a piston cavity formed between the upper housing and lower housing; a piston disposed within the piston cavity, the piston is configured to slidingly engage within the piston cavity; a locking device configured to traverse within the upper housing, the locking device having a plurality of locking jaws surrounding a periphery of the inner cavity, the locking device, having a base integral with the plurality of locking jaws, the base is configured to rest on the piston; a first port in fluid communication with an upper chamber positioned at a first end of the piston within the piston chamber; and a second port in fluid communication with a lower chamber positioned at a second end of the piston within the piston chamber.
Connector system and method of use
A pipe connector system includes an upper housing forming an upper inner cavity; a lower housing forming a lower inner cavity, the upper inner cavity is coaxially aligned with the lower inner cavity; a piston cavity formed between the upper housing and lower housing; a piston disposed within the piston cavity, the piston is configured to slidingly engage within the piston cavity; a locking device configured to traverse within the upper housing, the locking device having a plurality of locking jaws surrounding a periphery of the inner cavity, the locking device, having a base integral with the plurality of locking jaws, the base is configured to rest on the piston; a first port in fluid communication with an upper chamber positioned at a first end of the piston within the piston chamber; and a second port in fluid communication with a lower chamber positioned at a second end of the piston within the piston chamber.
FLOWLINE QUICK CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
In some implementations, a flowline connector assembly may include a first flowline member having a first cylindrical passageway, and a second flowline member having a second cylindrical passageway. The flowline connector assembly may include a pin, configured to be inserted into the first cylindrical passageway and the second cylindrical passageway, including a stop extending radially outward from an outer surface of the pin, where a first side of the stop is configured to contact a face of the first flowline member when the pin is inserted into the first cylindrical passageway. The flowline connector assembly may include a collar configured for threaded engagement at a first end with an outer surface of the first flowline member, wherein an inner surface of the collar is configured to contact a second side of the stop to connect the first flowline member with the second flowline member.
Method for selectively coupling or uncoupling a coupling, and a coupling therefor
A method for selectively coupling or uncoupling a coupling with a release, arranged between the supply conduit and a cylinder, on the basis of pressure in a supply conduit. The method includes providing an operating pressure prevailing in the supply conduit in order to provide hydraulic liquid to the cylinder on the basis thereof and providing an uncoupling pressure prevailing in the supply conduit for the purpose of activating shut-off valves in the supply conduit and on the cylinder and activating a release which uncouples the coupling. A coupling for respectively coupling and uncoupling a supply conduit which is connected to the coupling to/from a cylinder, as well as to an assembly including a pump, a cylinder, a supply conduit between the pump and the cylinder, and such a coupling.
Method for selectively coupling or uncoupling a coupling, and a coupling therefor
A method for selectively coupling or uncoupling a coupling with a release, arranged between the supply conduit and a cylinder, on the basis of pressure in a supply conduit. The method includes providing an operating pressure prevailing in the supply conduit in order to provide hydraulic liquid to the cylinder on the basis thereof and providing an uncoupling pressure prevailing in the supply conduit for the purpose of activating shut-off valves in the supply conduit and on the cylinder and activating a release which uncouples the coupling. A coupling for respectively coupling and uncoupling a supply conduit which is connected to the coupling to/from a cylinder, as well as to an assembly including a pump, a cylinder, a supply conduit between the pump and the cylinder, and such a coupling.