Semi-disposable coiled tubing connector

Abstract

A coiled tubing connector for connecting tools together when they are inserted into a well bore. The connector includes a disposable element that may be severed along with the connected portion of the coiled tubing. This provides for quick disconnect and reuse of the remainder of the connector.

1 . A coiled-tubing connector assembly for connecting a coiled tubing to a coiled tubing tool for insertion and use in a well bore of a gas or oil well, comprising: 
 a connector housing having at one end thereof means for connection to a coiled tubing tool and having at an opposite end thereof means for connection to a coiled tubing;    said means for connection to said coiled tubing includes a sleeve removably secured to said housing at said opposite end thereof and having an extended portion coaxially extending a distance therefrom to form a tubular passage;    a coiled tubing having an extended end portion thereof extending into said tubular passage and a connecting opening in said connector housing; and    said extended end portion of said sleeve and said extended end portion of said coiled tubing each having a mating deformation securing said coiled tubing to said coiled tubing connector within said tubular passage.    
   
   
       2 . The coiled tubing connector assembly of  claim 1 , further including means for sealing said connector and coiled tubing when inserted with a well bore.  
   
   
       3 . The coiled tubing connector assembly of  claim 1  or  claim 2 , further including said connector housing and said extended end portion of said coiled tubing each having abutting portions in engagement within said housing and structured to prevent rotation of said assembly.  
   
   
       4 . The coiled tubing connector assembly of  claim 3 , wherein said abutting portions have matching angular abutting surfaces to prevent rotation of said assembly.