Sub-sea multiple quick connector assembly

摘要

A multiple quick connector (MQC) assembly is described herein. The MQC assembly includes a male sub-assembly that includes a plurality of quick connectors coupled to a first circular plate, and an actuator coupled to the first circular plate. The actuator is configured to actuate a shaft having a draw nut attached to an axial end of the shaft. The MQC assembly also includes a female sub-assembly that includes a plurality of couplers coupled to a second circular plate. Each of the couplers is configured to couple to a respective quick connector of the male sub-assembly. The second circular plate comprises an aperture disposed therethrough. Actuation of the shaft causes the draw nut to extend axially through the aperture, and to rotate with respect to the aperture to lock the male sub-assembly axially with respect to the female sub-assembly.

主权项

1. A multiple quick connector assembly, comprising:
a male sub-assembly comprising a plurality of quick connectors coupled to a first circular plate, and an actuator coupled to the first circular plate, wherein the actuator is configured to actuate a shaft having a draw nut attached to an axial end of the shaft, wherein the male sub-assembly is coupled to a compliant handle comprising a wire rope segment and an inner and outer claw for coupling the compliant handle to an external sub-sea component; and a female sub-assembly comprising a plurality of couplers coupled to a second circular plate, wherein each of the couplers is configured to couple to a respective quick connector of the male sub-assembly, and wherein the second circular plate comprises an aperture disposed therethrough; wherein actuation of the shaft causes the draw nut to rotate with respect to the aperture, and then to axially retract against the second circular plate to lock the male sub-assembly axially with respect to the female sub-assembly.