Marine pod breakaway connection
US9187164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1654
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine pod breakaway connection includes a breakaway connector connecting ends of a vertical shaft in an upper housing section and a vertical shaft in a lower housing section. The breakaway connector is configured to yield or fracture to allow the vertical shafts to separate during a breakaway condition when the lower housing section separates from the upper housing section. The breakaway connection further includes disconnect fittings having upper section in the upper and lower portions in the upper and lower housing sections, respectively, the engage and open when the housing sections are assembled to allow fluid flow, and close when the housing sections are separated to substantially prevent leakage of oil from the housing sections.
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