Abstract: A connecting assembly (14) comprises a first connector (10) defining a profiled portion (16) and a second connector (12) comprising a coupling member (18) adapted to be translated to selectively engage with the profiled portion (16) of the first connector (10). The assembly (14) also comprises a supporting member (20) adapted to be translated to selectively secure said coupling member (18) in engagement with the profiled portion (16) of the first connector (10). Drive means (21) is contained within one of the first and second connectors (10, 12) and is adapted to translate the supporting member (20). One disclosed use of the connecting assembly (14) is in a wellbore tool deployment system.

Abstract: An apparatus (12) for manoeuvring a downhole object (22) comprises a casing (28) and a carriage (34) slidably mounted within the casing (28), wherein the carriage (34) defines a cylinder bore (62) extending at least partially into a side wall thereof. An engaging member (64) comprising a piston body (66) is slidably mounted within the cylinder bore (62) of the carriage (34) and is arranged to divide the bore (62) into first and second piston chambers (68, 70). The engaging member (64) is arranged to extend through the wall portion of the carriage (34) between extended and retracted positions to selectively engage an object (22) to be manoeuvred. In one disclosed embodiment, the apparatus (12) is for use in displacing a tool (22) for setting or retrieving a plug (26) in or from a Christmas tree (132).