Mooring connector
US10883571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector adapted for release under load from a complementary connector. The connector having a locking element for engagement with the complementary connector to lock the complementary connector to the connector; and a locking member moveable from a locked position to an unlocked position. The locking member operative to permit the/each locking element to lock the complementary connector to the connector when in the locked position and operative to allow the/each locking element to release the complementary connector when in the unlocked position. The locking member and locking element arranged such that when the connector is locked to the complementary connector and the locking member is in a partially unlocked position, a load applied to the/each locking element causes the/each locking element to urge the locking member towards its fully unlocked position, thereby unlocking the complementary connector from the connector.
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