Guide post latching mechanism

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1992-01-06

1993-09-21

Dang, Hoang C.

Wells

Submerged well

Connection or disconnection of submerged members remotely...

166342, 166349, 4051951, E21B 7128

Patent

active

052460754

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus having removable posts for guiding subsea well equipment. The apparatus includes a frame for permanent attachment to a well installation. The frame includes outwardly extending legs with each of the legs for receiving an upstanding retrievable guide post. Each leg includes a latching mechanism and a guide foot for receiving an upstanding guide post. The latching mechanism includes a retainer rotatable between a latching position, a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism preferably includes a handle connected to the retainer with the retainer being rotatably connected to the top of the frame. The retainer may include a beam for engaging a shoulder on the guide post when in the latched position. The handle is in a downward position when the retainer is in the unlatched position prior to the guide post being seated in the guide foot.

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