Connector for mounting an underwater power generator

摘要

A connector (17) is provided to mount a power generation unit of an underwater power generator to a base assembly. The connector comprises (17) a lower connector portion (72) having a stem (62) projecting upwardly and having a tapering profile and an upper connector portion (70) having an inwardly and upwardly extending recess (60). At least one generally cylindrical pin (61) extends radially inwardly into the recess (60) and at least one groove (64) is formed in the stem (62). The groove (64) is configured to allow the pin (61) to travel along the groove (64) as the stem (62) is axially inserted into the recess (60).

主权项

1. A connector adapted to mount a power generation unit of an underwater power generator to a base assembly, the connector comprising:
a lower connector portion adapted to be secured to the base assembly; an upper connector portion adapted to be secured to the power generation unit; at least one of the lower connector portion or the upper connector portion including a stem having a tapering profile, and the other of the lower connector portion or the upper connector portion including a tapering recess for receiving the stem; and a services connector configured to connect service cabling between the lower connector portion and the upper connector portion, the services connector including:
a first services table having a first cable connector; anda second services table having a second cable connector corresponding to the first cable connector, at least one of the first services table or the second services table being a turntable configured to rotate relative to the other of the first services table or the second services table such that the first cable connector can be selectively aligned and coupled to the second cable connector when at least one of the first services table or the second services table is pressed toward the other of the first services table or the second services table.