Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Tensioner latch with sliding segmented base
- Patent Title (中): 张紧器闩锁与滑动分段底座
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Application No.: US13714142Application Date: 2012-12-13
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Publication No.: US09010436B2Publication Date: 2015-04-21
- Inventor: Benjamin J. Kubichek , Rockford D. Lyle , Jesus J. Garcia , Steven M. Wong
- Applicant: Vetco Gray Inc.
- 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 lower latch ring. After applying tension to the tubular member, the lower latch ring can be closed around the tubular member so that when the tension is released, the upper latch lands on and engages the lower latch. The assembly can include a locking mechanism that prevents axial movement of the upper latch, relative to the lower latch, after engagement. The upper latch can self-center on the lower latch as it is moved into the latching position.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140166297A1 TENSIONER LATCH WITH SLIDING SEGMENTED BASE Public/Granted day:2014-06-19
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