Patent ID: 9068423
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A wellhead connector for a wellhead of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the wellhead connector comprising: a housing having a bore therethrough; a mandrel operatively connectable to the housing and the wellhead, the mandrel having a bore therethrough in fluid communication with the bore of the housing and the wellhead; a segment carrier positionable in the housing, the segment carrier comprising a carrier ring operatively connectable to the mandrel and a plurality of segments pivotally connectable to the carrier ring and movable radially thereabout; a plurality of linkages, each of the plurality of linkages having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally connectable to the plurality of segments; and a piston pivotally connectable to the second end of the plurality of linkages, the piston actuatable to move the plurality of segments via the plurality of linkages between a disengaged and an engaged position about the mandrel whereby the wellhead is selectively sealed.