摘要 |
The invention concerns a underwater connection assembly, and a connection method, for connecting a riser (12) and a flexible pipe (26). Said riser (12) having an upper connection end (52) and said flexible pipe (26) having a lower connection end (30), said connection assembly comprising, firstly, a longitudinal frame (36) having a foot (46) rigidly connected to said upper connection end (52) and a head (42) linked to a float (20), and secondly, a connector (34), and a curved pipe (32) having two opposing ends (62, 64). One of said opposing ends (62) is rigidly connected to said lower connection end (30), whereas said connector (34) is mounted to the other of said opposing ends (64), so as to be able to pull said connector (34) towards said upper connection end (52) in a direction oriented from said head (42) to said foot (46). |