Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Tensioner latch with pivoting segmented base
- Patent Title (中): 张紧器闩锁与枢转分段底座
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Application No.: US13714025Application Date: 2012-12-13
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Publication No.: US08944723B2Publication Date: 2015-02-03
- Inventor: Jesus J. Garcia , Joseph W. Pallini , Steven M. Wong , Rockford D. Lyle , Benjamin J. Kubichek
- Applicant: Jesus J. Garcia , Joseph W. Pallini , Steven M. Wong , Rockford D. Lyle , Benjamin J. Kubichek
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
- Current Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
- Main IPC: E21B17/01
- IPC: E21B17/01 ; E21B19/00

Abstract:
A tensioner assembly for applying tension to a tubular member, such as a riser, can include an upper latch connected to the tubular member, a platform with a bore, and a plurality of lower latch segments, each having a base that is pivotally connected to the platform. After applying tension to the tubular member, the segments pivot inward to form an annular lower latch ring having an inner diameter less than an outer diameter of the upper latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch ring, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140169887A1 TENSIONER LATCH WITH PIVOTING SEGMENTED BASE Public/Granted day:2014-06-19
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