Patent ID: 8720574
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A subsea connector, comprising: an adjustment ring configured to movably connect to a spool body, wherein the adjustment ring is movable between a contracted position and an expanded positioned; a connector, the connector having an internal cavity and at least one external opening in communication with the internal cavity, wherein the adjustment ring in the expanded position is configured to selectively connect the spool body to the connector; a piston positioned within the internal cavity of the connector, the piston being movable between an unlocked position and a locked position; at least one locking member, the at least one locking member movable through the at least one external opening in the connector body between an unlocked position and a locked position; a split lock ring adjacent the at least one locking member, wherein the at least one locking member is configured to move the split lock ring to engage a locking profile of a wellhead member; wherein a portion of the piston is configured to move the locking member to its locked position as the piston moves from its unlocked position to its locked position; and wherein the adjustment ring is configured to be rotated to vary the position of the connector relative to the spool body while the adjustment ring is in the expanded position to selectively connect the spool body to the connector.