High preload mechanical connector

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F16L 23/02 (2006.01) F16L 23/036 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2065489

Abstract of the Disclosure A preloaded connection for use between subsea tubular members including a flange surrounding one end of one of the tubular members, connecting means surrounding the exterior of the other tubular member, a ring, studs extending through said flange and said ring to secure the ring to said flange, nuts on said studs to secure the flange to the ring, pressure responsive means between said ring and said flange to urge said ring away form said flange to introduce tension in said studs, means carried by said ring for engaging with the external connecting means of said other tubular member, means for moving said engaging means carried by said ring into engagement with said external connecting means, and means for venting said pressure responsive means after engagement is achieved between said engaging means and said external connecting means.

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