Underwater Mateable Electrical Connector with Anti-Hydrolock Feature

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Abstract:

An electrical connector includes a plug section having a body, and a receptacle section which is connected to the plug section. A collapsible seal is disposed within a circumferential groove formed in the plug section. The receptacle section has a cylindrical housing with a clamping ring for securely engaging and connecting the receptacle section to the plug section. Upon connecting the receptacle section to the plug section any hydrostatic forces present in the chamber between the receptacle section and the plug section causes the collapsible seal to collapse within the groove thereby providing a volume defined by the groove which receives fluid therein for preventing hydrostatic lock.

Author(s):
Marolda, Victor J. ; Manstan, Roy
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent application, Filed 24 Jun 97
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-682 878
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*PATENT APPLICATIONS, *ELECTRIC CONNECTORS, *WATERPROOFING, PLUGS, HOUSINGS, HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, HYDRAULIC SEALS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Submarine Engineering
Keyword(s):
PAT APPL 682 878
Report Date:
1997 Jun 24
Creation Date:
1998 Mar 18