Underwater device with a sacrificial latch mechanism

Details Underwater device with a sacrificial latch mechanism Underwater device with a sacrificial latch mechanism

1997-10-15

1999-08-17

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Towing or pushing

Having means responsive to excess strain

114245, B63B 2156, B63G 814

Patent

active

059377828

ABSTRACT:
A device connected to an underwater cable by means of a sacrificial latch mechanism that breaks to protect the housing of the device from irreparable damage due to collisions with jetsam or other objects. The underwater device is connected to a cable having mounting elements disposed along its length. The device includes a housing and a latch body attached to the housing by a retainer, such as a set screw. A locking member extends from the latch body to engage the mounting element. A sacrificial element, such as a thin portion of the latch body or a frangible portion of the retainer, gives way in response to a predetermined force acting to separate the device from the cable before the force can damage the housing.

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