Probe member for undersea hydraulic coupling
US5232021A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87957
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A probe member for an undersea hydraulic coupling is disclosed having at least one circumferential depression in its outer cylindrical body, for disengaging one or more radial seals during insertion or withdrawal of the probe member from the receiving member of a coupling. The disengagement of the radial seals allows seawater to bleed from or into the space between the coupling members and thereby balance the coupling and seals to seawater pressure.
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