摘要 |
A subsea connector comprises a female element (1) defining a parallel bore ( 2) adapted to receive a male element (3). First releasable locking means are disposed between elements (2) and (3) and comprise a sprung cage (6) in whic h balls (5) are retained for movement in tapered grooves circumferentially spaced around element (3). As the cage moves relative to element (3) balls ( 5) protrude from the cage to a greater or lesser extent to lock the elements together. Second locking means prevent relative movement between elements (1 ) and (3) in a locking release direction of the first releasable locking means . These second locking means comprise lock balls retained in an apertured body disposed between elements (1) and (2). |