Connector part of a subsea connector
US10033134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R39/56
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector part of a subsea connector, in particular an ROV mateable subsea connector, adapted to be mated with a second part of the subsea connector. The connector part includes at least a first contact configured for engagement with a respective second contact of the second connector part for establishing a connection. The connector part has a damper unit. At least the first contact is mounted to the damper unit. The damper unit is configured to be activated by an engagement of the connector part with the second connector part and is further configured to delay the engagement of the first contact with the second contact of the second connector part during the engagement of the connector part with the second connector part.
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