Apparatus and method for connecting fluid lines

摘要

An apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow in a blowout preventer. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connecting fluid lines includes a socket fluid connector and a plug fluid connector. Each connector includes a flow channel. The plug fluid connector is detachably connectable to the socket fluid connector at a connection end of the plug and socket fluid connectors such that the flow channels align. Each of the socket and plug fluid connectors includes a check valve in the flow channel. The check valve is configured to prevent fluid flow through the connector flow channels while the plug and socket fluid connectors are not connected, and to enable bidirectional fluid flow through the connector flow channels while plug and socket fluid connectors are connected.

主权项

1. An apparatus for connecting fluid lines, comprising:
a socket fluid connector comprising a flow channel; and a plug fluid connector comprising a flow channel, the plug fluid connector detachably connectable to the socket fluid connector such that the flow channels are alignable when connected; wherein each of the socket and plug fluid connectors comprises a check valve in the flow channels, each check valve comprising a moving member configured to prevent fluid flow through the connector flow channels while the fluid connectors are not connected; and wherein at least one of the fluid connectors further comprises a stem unconnected to each moving member and configured to engage each moving member when the fluid connectors are connected to enable bidirectional flow around the stem and through the flow channels.