TOOL CONNECTION RELEASE SYSTEM

摘要

A connection release system for the disconnection of various connections, such as electrical, hydraulic, optical, and/or multi-connector, to a service tool in a high pressure environment. An embodiment of the connection release system includes a first and second housing portion with a piston disposed partially within both the first and second housing portions, the piston having a plurality of threads at an exterior portion of a second end. The system further includes a plurality of fluid chambers disposed in the first housing portion, the fluid chambers are filled with fluid to pressure-balance the piston such that the addition of a pressurized fluid to the pressure-balanced piston causes the piston to move, the exterior threaded portion of the piston to disengage an interior threaded portion within the housing second portion, and allow the first housing portion to separate from the second housing portion.

主权项

1. A tool connection release system, the system comprising:
a housing having a first portion and a second portion; a piston disposed at least partially within the housing first portion and at least partially within the housing second portion; a first fluid chamber including a first pressurized fluid acting against the piston; a fluid source coupled to the first fluid chamber; and a second fluid chamber including a second pressurized fluid acting against the piston to oppose the first pressurized fluid and pressure-balance the piston; wherein addition of a fluid from the fluid source to the pressure-balanced piston causes the piston to move and the first housing portion to separate from the second housing portion.