Patent ID: 9169710
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: E21B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A wellsite connector for connecting components of a wellsite, the wellsite having a wellbore extending into a subsurface formation, the wellsite connector comprising: a connector body having an end adapted for coupling to a first of the components and a cavity to receive a second of the components; a piston axially movable in the connector body, the piston having a piston profile along an inner surface thereof, the inner surface having a support ring and a latch ring extending therefrom defining a pocket therebetween; and a plurality of collets positionable about the connector body adjacent the piston and radially movable thereabout, the plurality of collets having a collet profile corresponding to the piston profile, the collect profile having a recess to receive the support ring of the piston, a surface ring along an outer surface thereof receivable in the pocket of the piston, the plurality of collets having a grip profile along an inner surface thereof selectively engageable with the second of the components whereby the plurality of collets are selectively latchable about the second of the components.