Patent ID: 6017065
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: E21B,F16L,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A connector assembly for use in an underwater environment for connecting a first and a second set of electric or hydraulic lines, comprising:a male assembly including a plurality of male connecting elements in functional communication with said first set of lines;said male assembly including a male plate;each of said plurality of male connecting elements including an engagement end;said engagement end of each of said plurality of male connecting elements protruding from said male plate;a female assembly including a plurality of female connecting elements in functional communication with said second set of lines;a means for vertically aligning said plurality of female connecting elements with said plurality of male connecting elements;a means for horizontally aligning said plurality of female connecting elements with said plurality of male connecting elements;a means for functionally engaging said plurality of female connecting elements to said vertically and horizontally aligned plurality of male connecting elements; andwherein said first and second set of lines are connected upon said functional engagement of said female and male connecting elements.