Underwater connecting apparatus and assemblies
US9742078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G15/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable termination apparatus for an underwater cable with a conductive core, an axially extending annular insulation portion radially outwardly of the core and an axially extending annular conductive screen layer radially outwardly of the insulation portion. The apparatus having a stress control sleeve, located radially outwardly of the insulation portion and extending partially over the annular conductive screen layer. The stress control sleeve includes an insulating portion and a conductive portion. When the cable termination apparatus is assembled the conductive portion of the stress control sleeve is in contact with an end portion of the screen layer.
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