A plug includes a housing defining an inner space that is sealably separated from the underwater environment, a first contact disposed within the inner space and including a first conducting region, a second contact disposed within the inner space and including a second conducting region, a third contact disposed within the inner space and including a third conducting region, and a connection cartridge selectively movable between three discrete positions without disconnecting the plug from the receptacle. A first position provides an electrical connection between the first conducting region and the second conducting region and insulates the third conducting region, a second position in which the first conducting region, the second conducting region, and the third conducting region are electrically connected to one another, and a third position in which the first conducting region, the second conducting region, and the third conducting region are electrically insulated from one another.
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H01R 13/523 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases for use under water
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
A farming system for use in water-based farming of a product includes a structural frame arranged to define a farming cell. The structural frame includes a first edge member, a second edge member vertically offset from the first edge member, a third edge member extending between the first edge member and the second edge member, and a fourth edge member offset from the third edge member and extending between the first edge member and the second edge member. The first edge member, the second edge member, the third edge member, and the fourth edge member, cooperate to define a first wall perimeter. The farming system also includes a plurality of cable assemblies coupled to the first edge member. Each cable assembly includes a cable having a first end and a second end with the second end fixedly attached to the second edge member. A cable tensioner is coupled to the first edge member and the first end of the cable, and a sensor is coupled to the cable and operable to measure a tension level of the cable. The farming system also includes a controller operable to receive a signal indicative of the tension level of each cable from each sensor and to operate each of the cable tensioners in response to the associated tension level to maintain the tension level of each associated cable within a desired range.
A dummy insert (20) for a plug (12) of a connector assembly (11), the dummy insert (20) comprises a forward end (45) and a rearward end (46), an insert body (22), an array of shuttle pin assemblies (24), a retention plate (26). The insert body (22) has an internal wall (42) and a plurality of guide tubes (36). The plurality of guide tubes (36) extends generally forwardly from the internal wall (42). The retention plate (26) is located rearwardly of the internal wall (42). Each shuttle pin assembly (24) is located at least partly in one guide tube (36) and is retained by the retention plate (26). The insert body (22), the internal wall (42) and the plurality of guide tubes (36) is a monolithic structure. [FIG. 2]
An electrical connector for supplying power to electrical equipment includes a first connector part with an electrically conductive pin and an insulating layer, and a second connector part with a socket. The electrically conductive pin in the first connector part is configured for engagement with the socket of the second connector part and for transmitting power or data or both through the electrically conductive pin to the socket part. The insulating layer is in intimate contact with and at least partially covering the electrically conductive pin and electrically insulates the pin from a body of the first connector part of the connector. The insulating layer includes a polymeric material having a repeat unit of formula: —O-Ph-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph- (I) and a repeat unit of formula —O-Ph-Ph-O-Ph-SO2-Ph-Ph-SO2-Ph- (II) wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety; and wherein the repeat units I and II are in the relative molar proportions 95:5 to 80:20.
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
C08G 65/40 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives derived from phenols from phenols and other compounds
A dry mateable subsea electrical connector coupling, having a removable connector body adapted to couple a first connector part, terminated to a subsea cable or jumper, to a subsea sensor device, or to a subsea wet mateable connector part. The removable connector body is adapted to seal a chamber of the first connector part terminated to the subsea hose or jumper and to receive electrical conductors of the subsea sensor device or subsea wet mateable connector part. The removable connector body includes electrical conductors and fittings adapted to receive corresponding electrical conductors and fittings from the hose or jumper.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
A dummy insert (20) for a plug (12) of a connector assembly (11), the dummy insert (20) comprises a forward end (45) and a rearward end (46), an insert body (22), an array of shuttle pin assemblies (24), a retention plate (26). The insert body (22) has an internal wall (42) and a plurality of guide tubes (36). The plurality of guide tubes (36) extends generally forwardly from the internal wall (42). The retention plate (26) is located rearwardly of the internal wall (42). Each shuttle pin assembly (24) is located at least partly in one guide tube (36) and is retained by the retention plate (26). The insert body (22), the internal wall (42) and the plurality of guide tubes (36) is a monolithic structure.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
E21B 33/038 - Connectors used on well heads, e.g. for connecting blow-out preventer and riser
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/523 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases for use under water
A dry mateable subsea electrical connector coupling, comprises a removable connector body adapted to couple a first connector part, terminated to a subsea cable or jumper, to a subsea sensor device, or to a subsea wet mateable connector part; The removable connector body (11) is adapted to seal a chamber (16) of the first connector part (2) terminated to the subsea hose or jumper and to receive electrical conductors (4) of the subsea sensor device or subsea wet mateable connector part. The removable connector body comprises electrical conductors and fittings adapted to receive corresponding electrical conductors and fittings from the hose or jumper.
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
H02G 1/10 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle in or under water
H01R 24/86 - Parallel contacts arranged about a common axis
222-Ph- (II) wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety; and wherein the repeat units I and II are in the relative molar proportions 95:5 to 80:20. The connector is useful for delivering high voltage power to electrical equipment, in particular for subsea electrical equipment, or when used as part of an assembly with a cable which is arranged to extend downhole from a tubing hanger to electric equipment. A method of manufacturing the connector and an assembly comprising the connector are also disclosed.
C08G 65/40 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives derived from phenols from phenols and other compounds
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