Remote-controlled underwater connector for transmission of electrical or optical signals or fluids, e.g. for oil industry

摘要

The connector includes a female section which has an alignment hole (1000) into which the front section (100) of the male section is aligned. The female section has a spring section (21) with a protruberence (211) fixed at one end (213) and free to move at the other. The spring section is mounted on the connector side. The male section has a sliding part (111) with a middle trough shaped section (112). The sliding part is pushed forward by a rear mounted section (12). As it is pushed forward it raises the spring finger, until the trough section is reached. As the trough section is reached, a firm click fit is achieved and the connector sections are locked together. Unlocking is achieved by extracting the trough section, and raising the spring section up.