Underwater connector part
US9716339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5202
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector part for use underwater or in a wet or severe environment is provided. The connector part has a pin projecting axially forwardly from a support and a sliding carriage which is in sealing engagement with the pin. The sliding carriage is movable between an unmated position and a mated position along the pin. A diaphragm is furthermore provided which encloses a volume around the pin. The diaphragm has a first sealing portion that is sealed to the sliding carriage and a second sealing portion that is sealed to a portion of the connector part which is stationary relative to the pin.
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