Patent ID: 9677698
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: E21B,F16L,Y10T

Claim:
1. A system, comprising: a connector configured to secure a first component to a second component, wherein the connector comprises: the second component having a groove, wherein the load ring is disposed radially between the collar and the second component within the groove, the at least one fastener selectively holds the load ring in the first radial position within the groove, the locking ring is disposed within the groove, the locking ring has the axial path of movement along the groove between the first and second axial positions, the locking ring comprises an aperture that selectively aligns with a recess in the second component when the locking ring is in the second axial position, and a set screw extends through the aperture and the recess to retain the locking ring in the second axial position.