Split segmented bend restrictor

Abstract

An improved method and apparatus for providing bend limits and cable protection on medium to large diameter (approx. 30 mm -300 mm) seismic towed arrays, umbilicals as well as medium and high voltage power and / or communications subsea cables. These medium to high voltage cables are typically used on stationary and floating wind turbines and other offshore platforms such as used by the oil and gas industries. This system is an improvement over existing designs and techniques commonly used for this bend limiting purpose.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62 / 842,105, filed May 2, 2019, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates to a bend restrictor for encapsulating or wrapping flexible circuits, cables, conduits, etc. and a method of manufacturing the same. Background technique [0004] Bend limiter designs are known, including commonly owned US2016 / 0186893A1, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, as well as others that provide bend restriction and protection to flexible lines, cables, or conduits from damage such as those contained in cables. commercially available designs of wire or fiber optics. Many of these designs use clamps and / or bolts to secure the first and second housing components, parts or sections (usually housing halves) together. Unfortunately, these known designs of...

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Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, these known designs often require tools, threaded fasteners, and lengthy time to align and / or assemble the individual components or parts

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