A connector adapted for release under load from a complementary connector. The connector comprising: at least one locking element for engagement with the complementary connector to lock the complementary connector to the connector; and a locking member moveable from a fully locked position to a fully unlocked position. The locking member is operative to permit the or each locking element to lock the complementary connector to the connector when in the fully locked position and is operative to allow the or each locking element to release the complementary connector from the connector when in the fully unlocked position. The locking member and locking element are arranged such that when the connector is locked to the complementary connector and the locking member is in a partially unlocked position, a load applied to the or each locking element caused by a load urging the connector and the complementary connector apart causes the or each locking element to urge the locking member towards its fully unlocked position, thereby unlocking the complementary connector from the connector.


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    Title :

    A mooring connector


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-04-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / E21B EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING , Erd- oder Gesteinsbohren



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