Modular Flying Lead Termination Head for Adjustable Subsea Frames
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current subsea termination frames are inflexible and cannot be easily reconfigured to meet varying operational requirements, and their manufacturing processes are rigid and linear, leading to increased time and cost.
Innovation Solution
A versatile flying lead termination head system with an adjustable frame angle and standardized building blocks allows for a single design to accommodate different operations and enables parallel and remote manufacturing, using components like interface plates, adjusters, and standardized structural blocks to construct and assemble the termination frame and its internals separately.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If subsea termination frames are designed with fixed declination angles using traditional welding or bolting, then structural strength is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing fixed declination angles with adjustable and reconfigurable frame structures. The termination frame allows modification of declination angles and configuration of internal components, enabling the system to adapt to varying operational requirements while maintaining structural integrity through controlled adjustability rather than rigid fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the termination frame into modular components that can be independently adjusted and reconfigured. This modular approach allows different sections of the frame to be modified without affecting the entire structure, enabling customization of declination angles and internal arrangements while preserving overall structural strength.
2Manufacturing precision
If traditional linear manufacturing processes are used for subsea termination frames, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-manufacturing frame components and internal elements separately before final assembly. This allows parallel production of multiple components simultaneously, reducing total manufacturing time while maintaining precision through dedicated manufacturing processes for each component type before integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation to the manufacturing process by separating the production of frame structures from internal components. This enables different teams or facilities to manufacture various parts concurrently, then assemble them together, thereby increasing overall productivity without compromising the precision of individual components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If subsea termination frames are designed for specific client requirements, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized termination frame platform that can serve multiple client requirements through configuration adjustments rather than custom designs. The frame incorporates universal features such as adjustable declination angles and reconfigurable internal arrangements, allowing a single design to fulfill diverse operational needs without increasing inherent structural complexity.
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AI summary
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