Connector
US8376765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6277
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wet-mateable connector for making a connection underwater comprises a male component 10 having a male pin 14 and a female component 20 having a female socket 24 for receiving the male pin. A fluid chamber 34 containing dielectric fluid and a water ingress treatment module 36 for removing water from the dielectric fluid are provided. The male and female components 10, 20 are arranged to be mechanically coupled together such that the female socket 24 receives the male pin 14, thereby making the connection.
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