Abstract: An optical connection system includes a first connector having at least one first optical element and a first actuation arm rotatable about a first pivot point. The optical connection system also includes a second connector having at least one second optical element configured to be coupled to the at least one first optical element via an optical connection procedure. The second connector also includes a second actuation arm rotatable about a second pivot point. The first connector is configured to engage the second connector during the optical connection procedure such that the first actuation arm is rotated about the first pivot point, the second actuation arm is rotated about the second pivot point, and an interface between the first actuation arm and the second actuation arm moves away from a longitudinal axis of the optical connection system.

Abstract: A system includes a first electrical connector configured to removably couple with a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a housing having an axial opening. The first connector also includes a movable support disposed inside the housing. The movable support includes a first connector portion having a first electrical path with a first radial contact electrically coupled to a first axial contact. The first electrical connector also includes a stationary support disposed inside the housing. The stationary support includes a first mating connector portion having a first mating electrical path with a first mating axial contact coupled to a first electrical cable. The first electrical connector also includes a shuttle pin configured to engage with the second electrical connector through the axial opening in the housing. The shuttle pin is configured to move along a first axial path of travel in a first connection stage.

Abstract: A system includes a first electrical connector configured to removably couple with a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a housing having an axial opening. The first connector also includes a movable support disposed inside the housing. The movable support includes a first connector portion having a first electrical path with a first radial contact electrically coupled to a first axial contact. The first electrical connector also includes a stationary support disposed inside the housing. The stationary support includes a first mating connector portion having a first mating electrical path with a first mating axial contact coupled to a first electrical cable. The first electrical connector also includes a shuttle pin configured to engage with the second electrical connector through the axial opening in the housing. The shuttle pin is configured to move along a first axial path of travel in a first connection stage.

Abstract: An optical connection system includes a first connector having at least one first optical element and a first actuation arm rotatable about a first pivot point. The optical connection system also includes a second connector having at least one second optical element configured to be coupled to the at least one first optical element via an optical connection procedure. The second connector also includes a second actuation arm rotatable about a second pivot point. The first connector is configured to engage the second connector during the optical connection procedure such that the first actuation arm is rotated about the first pivot point, the second actuation arm is rotated about the second pivot point, and an interface between the first actuation arm and the second actuation arm moves away from a longitudinal axis of the optical connection system.

Abstract: A method for preparing an electrical cable may include coupling an injection barrel to an electrical cable that includes one or more conductors surrounded by a porous insulating material. The method may also include injecting epoxy resin into a chamber of the injection barrel, and the chamber may be fluidly coupled to an end face of the porous insulating material. Additionally, the method may include pressurizing the chamber such that the epoxy resin is forced to penetrate into the end face of the porous insulating material and removing the injection barrel to expose an epoxy-injected portion of the porous insulating material.

Abstract: A releasable locking mechanism 20 for use in a downhole well 10 is provided. The releasable locking mechanism 20 is suitable for use in a cable termination assembly 11. The cable termination assembly 11 is coupled to a downhole apparatus 12 and is configured for coupling a cable line 13 thereto. The releasable locking mechanism 20 includes an extension tube 21 adapted to be coupled to the cable line 13, and a base assembly 23 adapted to be coupled to the cable termination assembly 11. The extension tube 21 and the base assembly 23 are adapted to releasably engage each other in such a manner that when a tensile load in the cable line 13 exceeds a predefined threshold value, the extension tube 21 and the base assembly 23 are disengaged.

Abstract: A contact module for a component of an electrical connector includes a housing with a bore formed within the housing and a shuttle pin slidably received within the bore of the housing. The contact module may further include a biasing mechanism to bias the shuttle pin towards a mating end of the housing, an electrical contact positioned adjacent the bore of the housing, and a diaphragm positioned within the housing with a fluid channel formed between one side of the diaphragm and the electrical contact.

Abstract: A releasable locking mechanism 20 for use in a downhole well 10 is provided. The releasable locking mechanism 20 is suitable for use in a cable termination assembly 11. The cable termination assembly 11 is coupled to a downhole apparatus 12 and is configured for coupling a cable line 13 thereto. The releasable locking mechanism 20 includes an extension tube 21 adapted to be coupled to the cable line 13, and a base assembly 23 adapted to be coupled to the cable termination assembly 11. The extension tube 21 and the base assembly 23 are adapted to releasably engage each other in such a manner that when a tensile load in the cable line 13 exceeds a predefined threshold value, the extension tube 21 and the base assembly 23 are disengaged.

Abstract: A connection release system for the disconnection of various connections, such as electrical, hydraulic, optical, and/or multi-connector, to a service tool in a high pressure environment. An embodiment of the connection release system includes a first and second housing portion with a piston disposed partially within both the first and second housing portions, the piston having a plurality of threads at an exterior portion of a second end. The system further includes a plurality of fluid chambers disposed in the first housing portion, the fluid chambers are filled with fluid to pressure-balance the piston such that the addition of a pressurized fluid to the pressure-balanced piston causes the piston to move, the exterior threaded portion of the piston to disengage an interior threaded portion within the housing second portion, and allow the first housing portion to separate from the second housing portion.

Abstract: A cable hanger for use in a tree of a well including a bore includes a body and first and second barrier systems located on the body. The first barrier system includes a first seal configured to seal against the bore of the tree to establish a pressure barrier, and a first latching mechanism, wherein upon actuation, is configured to engage the tree and hold the cable hanger in place in the tree. The second barrier system includes a second seal configured to seal against the bore of the tree, and a second latching mechanism, configured such that upon actuation, it engages the tree and holds the cable hanger in place in the tree. The cable hanger further includes at least one of a hydraulic line or an electrical conductor extending through a portion of the body.

Abstract: An electrical power wet-mate assembly includes a compliant-insulated pin assembly and a ceramic-insulated pin assembly. Those pin assemblies are physically and electrically engaged to one another. The compliant-insulating material may be a thermoplastic, and the ceramic-insulating material may be alumina. The electrical power wet-mateable assembly may be used in conjunction with a pressure containing device such as a subsea tree to form a wet-mateable connection system. The electrical power wet-mate assembly is capable of operating in high pressure differential and high temperature environments. A plurality of ceramic-insulated pin assemblies may be welded to a connector body to form a pressure barrier system. The cavities created by the ceramic-insulated pin assemblies and the compliant-insulated pin assemblies may be filled with a dielectric oil. Individual pressure compensators may be dispersed equally between the pin assemblies.

Abstract: A feedthrough for a connector system includes an insulator comprising a passage therethrough, a conductor pin located in the passage, and a pressure sleeve located between the insulator and the conductor pin. The pressure sleeve is coupled to the insulator and to the conductor pin, and the conductor pin is movable relative to the insulator under thermal or pressure expansion or contraction.

Abstract: A contact module for a component of an electrical connector includes a housing with a bore formed within the housing and a shuttle pin slidably received within the bore of the housing. The contact module may further include a biasing mechanism to bias the shuttle pin towards a mating end of the housing, an electrical contact positioned adjacent the bore of the housing, and a diaphragm positioned within the housing with a fluid channel formed between one side of the diaphragm and the electrical contact.

Abstract: A connection release system for the disconnection of various connections, such as electrical, hydraulic, optical, and/or multi-connector, to a service tool in a high pressure environment. An embodiment of the connection release system includes a first and second housing portion with a piston disposed partially within both the first and second housing portions, the piston having a plurality of threads at an exterior portion of a second end. The system further includes a plurality of fluid chambers disposed in the first housing portion, the fluid chambers are filled with fluid to pressure-balance the piston such that the addition of a pressurized fluid to the pressure-balanced piston causes the piston to move, the exterior threaded portion of the piston to disengage an interior threaded portion within the housing second portion, and allow the first housing portion to separate from the second housing portion.

Abstract: An assembly can include a housing that includes an opening, a bore extending from the opening along an axis and a sealable port; and a cable feed-through body that includes a first axial end, a second axial end, a bore extending between the axial ends, a tapered bore surface and a sealable port, the cable feed-through body being partially disposed within the bore of the housing to locate the second axial end at an axial distance from the opening of the housing that exceeds an axial distance of the sealable port of the housing to at least in part form a gland seal between the cable feed-through body and the bore of the housing. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A latching connector receptacle includes a receptacle body configured to receive a plug, a biased release ring coupled to the receptacle body, and a latch dog assembly coupled to the receptacle body. The latch dog assembly includes a moveable latch dog configured to matingly engage the plug and matingly engage the release ring, and a moveable latch indicator configured to move in response to movement of the latch dog.

Abstract: A latching connector receptacle includes a receptacle body configured to receive a plug, a biased release ring coupled to the receptacle body, and a latch dog assembly coupled to the receptacle body. The latch dog assembly includes a moveable latch dog configured to matingly engage the plug and matingly engage the release ring, and a moveable latch indicator configured to move in response to movement of the latch dog.

Abstract: An electrical power wet-mate assembly includes a compliant-insulated pin assembly and a ceramic-insulated pin assembly. Those pin assemblies are physically and electrically engaged to one another. The compliant-insulating material may be a thermoplastic, and the ceramic-insulating material may be alumina. The electrical power wet-mateable assembly may be used in conjunction with a pressure containing device such as a subsea tree to form a wet-mateable connection system. The electrical power wet-mate assembly is capable of operating in high pressure differential and high temperature environments. A plurality of ceramic-insulated pin assemblies may be welded to a connector body to form a pressure barrier system. The cavities created by the ceramic-insulated pin assemblies and the compliant-insulated pin assemblies may be filled with a dielectric oil. Individual pressure compensators may be dispersed equally between the pin assemblies.

Abstract: An assembly can include at least three cables; a bedding spine to seat the at least three cables; and interlocking segments that lock the at least three cables to the bedding spine. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly can include a housing that includes an opening, a bore extending from the opening along an axis and a sealable port; and a cable feed-through body that includes a first axial end, a second axial end, a bore extending between the axial ends, a tapered bore surface and a sealable port, the cable feed-through body being partially disposed within the bore of the housing to locate the second axial end at an axial distance from the opening of the housing that exceeds an axial distance of the sealable port of the housing to at least in part form a gland seal between the cable feed-through body and the bore of the housing. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.