Marine power conduit interface assembly

Abstract

In the construction of offshore wind farms, this provides a marine power conduit interface assembly that reduces cable wear when the cable is passed through a socket that penetrates the base. [Solution] The marine power conduit interface assembly has a slide 20 that is slidable within a housing 10. The assembly is locked into the socket of the energy generator by sliding the slide within the housing. The slide has legs 21 that extend axially in grooves formed on the inner surface of the bore 10b of the housing and is connected to a ring 41 that has a flange 44 extending radially outward from the outer surface of the housing. The ring is connected to the legs by fingers 45 that extend radially inward through slots in the housing. By sliding the slide within the housing, the ram block 31 of the locking device can be locked or unlocked in a predetermined position relative to the locking arm 32.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a marine power conduit interface assembly for fixing a power conduit to a marine energy generator such as a wind turbine, for example, for connecting a power conduit to an offshore turbine device, typically a wind turbine.

Background Art

[0002] In the construction of an offshore wind farm, a wind turbine is usually attached to a base installed on the seabed. This base may be composed of stationary legs or struts fixed to the seabed. The power generated by the wind turbine is taken out through a power conduit such as a cable from the turbine, and the power conduit is usually passed through a socket that penetrates the base (for example, penetrates the side wall of the leg, etc.). To suppress wear of the cable, an interface assembly with a bore that fits into the opening of the base and receives the cable can be provided at the interface between the cable and the base. The cable passes through the bore of the interface. Typical systems are described in Patent Document 1 (U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2019 / 0280468) and Patent Document 2 (U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2011 / 0226527), which are useful for understanding the present invention. [[ID=�6]]

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0004] The present invention includes a housing having a shaft and a bore for receiving an ocean power conduit, A conduit interface assembly, At least one configured to slide axially relative to the housing Slides and, The assembly is configured to be fixed into the socket of the marine energy generator. A locking device, the locking device is set radially from a first position that is set radially back relative to the axis At least one locking arm that can move to a second extended position, and the locking arm A locking operator configured to move from the first position to the second position, The lock arm is provided to move between the first and second positions, The locking operator and the locking arm engage through relative sliding movement along the axis. In combination, The lock arm is positioned on either the housing or the slide, and the locking The operator is attached to the housing and the other side of the slide, and the housing and the front The relative axial sliding movement of the slide causes the lock operator and the lock to move. The tapered surfaces of the arms move relative to each other, and the lock arm moves from the first position to the Move between positions 2, The assembly includes a latch, the latch being such that the slide is opposed to the housing. The release position is movable in the axial direction, and the relative position between the housing and the slide The ride movement is restricted by the latch at the latch position, The slide has at least one leg that extends axially within the bore of the housing, Including an annular portion formed as a ring, The at least one leg is positioned in a groove formed on the inner surface of the bore of the housing. , The ring includes a flange extending radially outward from the outer surface of the housing, The ring is provided by fingers that extend radially inward through the slots of the housing. and connected to at least one of the legs, This is an ocean power conduit interface assembly.

[0005] The housing may be cylindrical.

[0006] One of the lock arm and the lock operator may have a tapered surface that engages with the other surface. Furthermore, both have tapered surfaces and engage with each other to lock the lock arm in a first position and a second position. It may be made to move between positions. Furthermore, the lock operator is on the slide, The lock arm may be located on the housing.

[0007] The latch is located on either the housing or the slide (which may be the slide). The component may include a latch plate provided on the other side (which may be the housing). The latch member may include a hook, and the latch plate may include a lip into which the hook engages. Alternatively, the latching member can move to engage with or disengage from the plate. It may be possible, for example, to be pivotable relative to the housing. Part of a latching member It may have partial elasticity and deform on a plate (e.g., lip). It would be good if they were able to do that.

[0008] The locking device moves the latch between the release position and the latched position, for example, from the release position. operable by moving to and / or from a latch position to a release position This may be the case. In the latch position, the latch member may engage with the latch plate. The In the release position, the latch member may be disengaged from the latch plate. The latch is responsive to relative axial movement between the slide and the housing, and may be movable between a release position and a latch position.

[0009] The annular portion may include a sleeve or a partial sleeve. The radius of the annular portion may be larger than the radius of the socket. The groove may open to the inner surface of the bore and may have a radial depth smaller than the wall thickness of the housing. In such a case, the groove is usually closed with respect to the outer surface of the housing. The radial depth of the groove may be at least equal to the radial dimension of the leg. In other words, the leg does not radially protrude from the open surface of the groove, and the groove may have a radial depth

[0010] The groove may have a linear cross-section, may be generally U-shaped preferably with linear side walls, and may have a flat base on the opposite side of the open side of the groove facing the bore. The leg and the groove may have the same cross-sectional shape. The groove and the

[0011] The legs may be circumferentially spaced around the axis. The legs may support the lock operator at a cantilever end spaced from the annular portion. The legs may be fixed to the annular portion at an end opposite to the lock operator. Each leg may have an end stop for supporting the lock operator, for example, at the inner end of the leg. The end may be L-shaped. The end stop may extend radially outward from the leg. The stop may be in contact with the lock operator.

[0012] The leg and ring parts may move as a single unit in the axial direction. The finger is part of the leg (leg The outer end of the leg may be fixed (e.g., bolted) to the annular part. They typically have grooves, fingers, and slots, all of which are circumferential. They are preferably aligned in a certain direction and arranged at regular intervals around the circumferential direction of the housing. The fingers may extend radially inward from the annular ring, to the inner surface of the housing. They may extend. The fingers are arranged circumferentially around the axis, with slots (attached to The slots may be arranged circumferentially around the axis at intervals) This is also acceptable. The finger passes through the slot (which may extend axially). The slot, which has length in the axial direction, restricts the axial movement of the slide. That's good too.

[0013] The slide has a locking operator attached to one end, and a distance from the locking operator It has a latch member and a plate (which may be the latch member) provided at the other end. (Furthermore, one of the latch member and the plate may be attached to the annular portion.) The latching member (e.g., a hook) may be attached to the annular portion.

[0014] The assembly has an inner end configured to pass through the socket of the marine energy generator, It may have an outer end that remains outside the socket when in use. The assembly has an inner end and an outer end. The ends may include a stopping member that restricts the passage of the housing into the socket. The material is connected to the slide and may extend radially from the housing. The stopper is of the slide An annular portion, such as a flange, may be included.

[0015] The housing may also be connected to a pull-in line that passes through a socket, pre- The line may be designed to allow the housing to be pulled into the socket during installation. Insert the assembly into the socket (for example, insert the inner end first), and then into the housing or A locking device that extends radially outward beyond the opening of the socket (for example, an annular part or The locking mechanism is activated when the outer surface of the socket engages with the radially extending shoulder of the flange. This may be done so that the outer surface of the socket (flange or other components) Because it is in contact with the outer surface of the socket, it resists further inward movement of the slide into the socket. Then, as you pull the housing further into the socket, the slide holds its position relative to the socket. While keeping it in that position, slide the housing into the socket, thereby... A slide movement occurs.

[0016] By moving the latch from the latched position to the released position, the operation of the locking device is stopped. It may be possible to make it stop. The latch controls the relative axial movement between the slide and the housing. In response, it may be possible to move from the latched position to the released position. Operation of the locking device Stopping can be achieved by applying an axial force to the slide, for example, to the annular ring. It may be possible to enable this. The locking device can be deactivated from outside the socket, for example, during dismantling. It may be possible to do so, however, for example, by removing the latch member from the plate. This may interrupt the connection between the latch member and the plate. This allows for relative sliding movement of the slide relative to the locking mechanism, and the locking operator and lock The arm is released, and the assembly slides out of the socket. The locking mechanism can be damaged by shearing the pin that holds the hook or by cutting the hook. You may destroy it.

[0017] In the second radially expanded position, the lock arm is not 90° relative to the housing. It is positioned at an angle (it may be less than 70°, for example 60°). The lock arm The end is inserted into the pivot point and socket of the lock arm in the axial direction. It may be positioned between the inner end of the assembly configured as follows. In other words, the free end is It is facing the inner end of the assembly. When you pull the assembly out of the socket, the socket A load is applied to an arm whose inner wall is radially widened, and the first arm is retracted radially. It moves to a position (typically parallel to the axis), so the locking mechanism is engaged during the drawer. The "mu" is passively folded.

[0018] The present invention includes a housing having a shaft and a bore for receiving an ocean power conduit, A conduit interface assembly, At least one configured to slide axially relative to the housing Slides and, The assembly is configured to be fixed into the socket of the marine energy generator. A locking device, the locking device is set radially from a first position that is set radially back relative to the axis At least one locking arm that can move to a second extended position, and the locking arm forward A locking operator configured to move from the first position to the second position is included. In order to move the lock arm between the first position and the second position, the The lock operator and the lock arm engage by relative sliding movement along the axis. , The lock arm is positioned on either the housing or the slide, and the locking The operator is attached to the housing and the other side of the slide, and the housing and the front The relative axial sliding movement of the slide causes the lock operator and the lock to move. The tapered surfaces of the arms move relative to each other, and the lock arm moves from the first position to the Move between positions 2, The assembly includes a latch, the latch being such that the slide is opposed to the housing. The release position is movable in the axial direction, and the relative position between the housing and the slide The ride movement is restricted by the latch at the latch position, This is an ocean power conduit interface assembly.

[0019] Various aspects of the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art, either individually or individually. This can be implemented in combination with one or more other embodiments. Various embodiments of the present invention are It may be provided in combination with one or more features of other embodiments of the present invention. Any feature described in relation to the aspects of the present invention is usually described either alone or in different aspects of the present invention. It can be combined with other features in this specification. Any main feature described herein The title may be combined with any other subject matter in this specification to form a novel combination. can.

[0020] Next, various aspects of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached figures. Other aspects, features, and advantages are described in the text, including diagrams illustrating many exemplary aspects and embodiments. This is readily apparent from the overall picture. The present invention is also capable of other different embodiments and aspects. Some of its details, without departing in any way from the spirit and scope of the present invention, in various respects It can be modified. Therefore, each embodiment of this specification has broad applicability. It should be understood that this is intended to illustrate one possible way of carrying out the present invention. Furthermore, there is no intention to suggest that the scope of this disclosure, including the claims, is limited to its embodiments. Furthermore, the terms and expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit their scope. It should not be interpreted as such. In particular, unless otherwise stated, it is not included in this specification. The dimensions and numerical values ​​are presented as examples illustrating a possible aspect of the claimed subject matter and are not included in this disclosure. This does not limit to any specific dimensions or numerical values ​​described herein. Values ​​are understood to be modified by "approximately". In this specification, the singular form is used. Every element or other component is understood to include its plural form, and vice versa.

[0021] "including", "comprising", "having", "containing", "involving", and those Words such as variant words are intended to be broad in scope, and the following listed subjects, equivalents, and include additional subjects not mentioned, and exclude other additives, components, integers or steps. It is not intended to do so. Similarly, "comprising" in the applicable legal purposes, It is considered synonymous with "including" or "containing". Therefore, if the context does not indicate otherwise, Except as otherwise stated herein and throughout the claims, the terms "comprise" or "comprises" or "compri" are used. Variants such as "sing" mean that an integer or group of integers is included, but other integers or It will be understood that this does not mean excluding the set of integers.

[0022] Any discussion relating to documents, actions, materials, devices, articles, etc., provides the context of this invention. These are included herein for purposes only. Any or all of these matters may not be prior art. This does not suggest or represent that it forms part of a disc, and in the field related to the present invention This does not imply or express that it is widely known general knowledge.

[0023] In this disclosure, when the transitional phrase “comprising” precedes a composition, element, or group of elements, However, the transitional phrase "consisting essentially" precedes the description of a composition, element, or group of elements. of", "consisting", "selected from the group of consisting of", "including", or It is also understood that "is" is intended as a transitional phrase for the same composition, element, or group of elements. And vice versa. In this disclosure, the words "typically" or "optionally" are used in a particular way. While present in certain embodiments, it can be omitted in other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is understood that this is intended to demonstrate optional or non-essential features of the present invention.

[0024] Upper and lower parts, as well as directions such as "up" and "down," relating to direction and position. References to such descriptions are made in the context of embodiments described to refer to the orientation of features shown in the drawings. This should be interpreted by those skilled in the art, and the present invention is not limited to a literal interpretation of its terms. It should not be interpreted as a thing, but rather as something that can be understood by those skilled in the art. .

[0025] The attached drawings are as follows: [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0026] [Figure 1] This shows a front view of the interface assembly in its release position. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view passing through line AA. [Figure 3] Figure 9 shows a cross-sectional view passing through line BB when the location is as shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] A cross-sectional view showing the arrangement in Figure 1 is shown. [Figure 5] A perspective view of the same object is shown. [Figure 6] A plan view of the same object (corresponding to the layout plan in Figure 7) is shown. [Figure 7] This shows a front view of the interface assembly in the latch position. [Figure 8] Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view passing through line AA. [Figure 9] Figure 7 shows a bottom view of the arrangement (corresponding to the arrangement in Figure 1). [Figure 10] A cross-sectional view similar to that in Figure 3 is shown (while the assembly is in the position shown in Figure 7). [Figure 11] A cross-sectional view of the location shown in Figure 7 is presented. [Figure 12] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the assembly located at that position. [Figure 13] Figure 10 shows a detailed view of the latch member. [Figure 14] A schematic cross-sectional view of the assembly used with the cable is shown. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] Referring to the drawings, the marine power conduit interface assembly 1 is, in one embodiment, Includes cable protection sleeve. Assembly 1 is attached to base B which is fixed to the seabed. The cable C (see Figure 14) used to extract power from the offshore wind turbine is received. The housing 10 has an axial bore 10b configured to allow for this. Typically, The turbine base B is a tubular structure with an outer wall having a socket S, and during installation, Through the socket, typically adjacent turbines or transformers, or other submarine power management equipment are connected. Alternatively, cable C is routed from the power generator into the central bore of base B. Cable C is large and heavy. During installation (and throughout the lifespan of cable C), cable C passes through the bare socket S. When moving relative to another object, the outer surface of cable C tends to wear down, requiring costly replacement or maintenance. Maintenance is required. Therefore, assembly 1 protects cable C during use and maintenance. It features a protective sleeve to reduce wear on cable C while it is in place.

[0028] During installation, cable C is pulled through socket S by a pull-in wire. It is attached to Ya W. Assembly 1 is incorporated herein by reference in the disclosure thereof. Weak phosphorus as described in the included U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2019 / 0181623 The pull-in wire is attached by the device L, and the inner end 2 of the housing 10 is socketed The housing 10 is connected to the pull-in wire W until it enters the S, and then the housing 10 and the pull-in wire W are connected. Because it is designed to separate the connection with the Ruin Wire W, the housing 10 socket Leave it inside S, and cable C is pulled into the central bore of base B by wire W. Normally, cable C has its inner end connected to the power extraction device inside the turbine. The cable is routed several meters inside the socket S and housing 10 until it is connected. The S is usually close to the seabed, and the power extraction equipment within the turbine is usually on the upper deck. When cable C passes through the outer end 3 of assembly 1, a bending limiter usually takes the cable C. To surround.

[0029] The housing 10 in this embodiment is generally cylindrical, and the housing has walls. It extends partially (but not completely) radially within the bore 10b from the inner end 12. It has a row of parallel grooves 15 that are aligned circumferentially and extend axially along the surface, and this inner end 12 is configured to fit into socket S during installation, and housing 10 is on the opposite outer end It stops before reaching part 13, and this outer end 13 is configured to remain outside the socket S. The groove 15 in this embodiment has a straight cross-section (for example, straight and parallel side walls and (A square or rectangular shape with a flat base). Near the outer end 13, the housing is The outer slots pass through the wall of the housing 10 and are arranged circumferentially at regular intervals around the axis. It has 16 rows of slots. The slots 16 extend axially for only a short distance and are parallel to each other. (Furthermore, it is parallel to the axis.) The housing 10 also has a similar inner end 12. Lot 17 has rows (see Figure 8), which also pass through the wall of housing 10 and further inside It extends outward from end 12.

[0030] The inner slot 17 receives the lock arm 32 of the locking device 30, and the lock arm 3 2 is pivotably mounted in slot 17 via a pivot pin at one end of arm 32. The other end of each arm pivots freely radially outward from the housing 10, and the tapered surface It has a radially inner surface (see Figure 2).

[0031] At the opposite outer end, between the outer end 13 and the outer slot 16, the housing The housing has a flange 44 with a flat surface extending radially from the main body of the housing, and the flange 4 There is a lip 43 between 4 and slot 16, and this lip 43 is (most at the outer end 13) (In some cases, the outer surface may be contoured by cutting it off at a nearby location (Figure 1) (See 3). The inner end 13 is also typically connected to a pull-in wire W or weak link device L. To facilitate the installation of the housing 10, it has a neck at its end.

[0032] Within the bore 10b of the housing 10, each of the grooves 15 forms a part of the slide 20 The slide leg portion, which collects the components, is housed in the housing 10, and the slide 20 has a bore 1 Inside bore 0b (for example, the same bore through which pull-in wire W and cable C pass) It is configured to slide between the part and the outer end. The leg portion 21 and the groove portion 15 are the same It has a straight cross-section. The radial depth of the groove 15 is large enough to accommodate the available size of the bore 10b. To achieve this, it is larger than the radial dimension of the leg portion 21. Each of the leg portions 21 is on its inside It has an L-shaped stopping member that extends radially at its end, and in this embodiment, this stopping member is The locking device 30 is in contact with and supports the locking operator, which is in the form of a ram block 31. The ram block 31 is positioned facing the tapered surface of the lock arm 32, and the corresponding tapered surface It has a tapered surface with a curve (see Figure 2). At the inner end 12 of the housing, the leg portion 21 is Although not connected, the outer end 13 of the housing 10 is located on the outer surface of the housing 10. A latch ring extends radially through the slot 16 of the outer end 13 from the latch ring. The leg portion 21 is connected to a common latch ring 41 by a latcher 45. The latch ring 41 is a sleeve that completely covers the perimeter of the housing 10. The Winger 45 is typically located at the outer end of the sliding leg 21 and the outside of the housing 10. It is bolted to the latch ring 41 on the surface. Therefore, the sliding leg 21 and the latch The ring 41 moves axially as a single unit within the axial limits of the slot 16. Therefore, when the latch ring 41 moves axially toward the outer end of the slot 16, The dofinger 45 (and ram block 31) extends from the inner end 12 relative to the housing 10 They slide in coordination to the outer end 13.

[0033] In this embodiment, the latch ring has a latching member in the shape of a hook 42 (see Figure 13). Furthermore, the hook 42 has a grab screw that resists the hook 42 falling out of the latch ring 41. The latch ring 41 is held in place by a shear pin 46 which functions as a hook 4 2 is the socket of the latch ring 41 so that the tip of the hook 42 can engage with and disengage from the lip 43. Within, it can pivot slightly in the radial plane relative to the axis. In this embodiment, the foot Even when restrained by the shear pin 46, the elasticity of the hook within the socket To enable such movement, it may be formed on the outer surface of the plastic material, within the radial plane. The chamfered heel (visible in Figure 13) at its inner end limits the range of pivot of the hook. It may have. The shear pin 46 is to shear when a threshold force is reached. It may have a weak point that allows for this, which is useful during dismantling. The shear pin 46 is The hook may be configured to engage only with the radially outer portion of the opening, and as a result, the hook The pin 46 maintains the degree of freedom to move relative to the latch ring 41 in the radial plane, but In its current state, it will not detach from the latch ring 41 during normal use.

[0034] When in use, connect the assembly to cable C and pull-in wire W as shown in Figure 14. Then, the inner end is pulled into the bore of the base B through the socket S. Assembly is completed at this stage. The configuration is as shown in Figures 1-5, with the lock arm 32 being flush with the surface of the housing 10. The latch ring 41 is located at the inner end of the slot 16, and the hook 42 is at the lip 4 It is detached from 3. Slide 20 is located at the inner end 12 of housing 10, and the ram block 31 is stationary relative to the inner end of the lock arm 32, but they are the same as shown in Figures 1-5. It does not encourage deviating from a one-plane configuration. The assembly arrives at the configuration shown in Figure 14. I haven't done that.

[0035] When assembly 1 is pulled into socket S, the latch ring 41 comes into contact with the outer surface of base B. It touches. The radius of the latch ring 41 prevents the latch ring 41 from passing through the socket S. Therefore, it is larger than the radius of socket S. In this case, the latch ring 41 is larger than the wire W And it will no longer move along with the other parts of the housing 10. The latch ring 41 is on the base B. Because its movement is restricted, the housing 10 is pulled further into the socket S. Then, the latch ring 41 slides towards the outer end 13 of the housing 10 within the slot 16. The latch ring 41 is connected to the slide 20, so the housing 10 is When pulled into the housing, the leg portion 21 also stops moving together with the housing 10. It then comes to a stop, and as a result, the leg portion 21 slides within the groove 15 of the housing. The lock block 31 is axially positioned relative to the lock arm 32 at the inner end 12 of the housing 10. As it moves and the tapered surfaces of the ram block 31 and the lock arm 32 engage, the lock arm 3 Part 2 is prompted to pivot around a pivot pin that holds its outer end in slot 17. As a result, the lock arm changes from the first configuration shown in Figures 1-5 to the radial configuration shown in Figures 7-14. It extends radially into the second, expanded configuration. This means that the inner end 2 (and H The inner end 12) of the wedge 10 fully enters the socket S and extends beyond the inner surface of the wall of the socket S. Since this occurs after movement, the radial expansion of the lock arm 32 is This only occurs when it is inside the bore of base B and has just passed socket S. Since the arm 32 extends radially to a size larger than the dimensions of the socket S, the arm is shown in the figure. When in the second radially extended configuration shown in 7-14, this arm is located in the housing 10 It resists being pulled out of socket S.

[0036] As the lock arm 32 expands radially into the second configuration, the outer end 13 of the housing The latch 40 engages, moving the assembly to the latched position. This action is performed by the hook 42 The latch ring 41 moves along the slot 16 until it abuts against the inner edge of the lip 43. This occurs when it then pivots and moves beyond that point to the position shown in Figures 7-14. The cutting pin 46 is only there to hold the hook 42 in place so that it does not fall out, and goes beyond the lip. The movement of the moving hook 42 is permitted, which means it rides up onto the inner edge of the lip 43. This is facilitated by the tapered outer surface of the hook 42. The hook 42 crosses the lip 43. When snapped back to the position shown in Figures 7-14, the latch ring 41 connects to the housing 10. Movement in the opposite direction is suppressed. As a result, the ram block 31 moves relative to the lock arm 32. The locking arm 32 is locked in a fixed position and maintains its radially expanded configuration as shown in Figures 7-14. This locks assembly 1 into socket S.

[0037] When disassembling an assembly, the operator may use, for example, a hydraulic jack or similar device. And the latch ring 41 is forced to move away from the flange 44 on top of the housing 10. By moving it axially, the housing 10 is selectively separated from the socket S. This allows the pin 46 that holds the hook 42 in place to be sheared, and the pin It is also possible to allow 46 to disengage from the latching ring 41, or, in some cases, The hook 42 is held by the latch ring 41, but is designed to be detachable from the lip 43. This also allows the sliding leg portion 21 to slide along the axis, thereby creating a ram block. By separating 31 from the lock arm 32, the lock arm 32 pivots, as shown in Figures 1-6. It can be returned to the same plane position. This allows the housing 10 to be easily pulled out of the socket. It can be removed. The assembly can be reassembled by replacing pin 46, if desired. It is possible.

[0038] One advantage in a particular embodiment is that the lock arm 32 is less than 90° from the same plane position. Since it pivots, the free end of the lock arm 32 is directed toward the inner end of the housing 10. This means that when the housing 10 is pulled out, it engages with the inner wall of the socket S. This helps the arm to passively retract to a plane-aligned position.

Claims

1. A marine power conduit interface including a housing having a shaft and a bore for receiving marine power conduits - Face assembly, At least one configured to slide axially relative to the housing Slides and, The assembly is configured to be fixed into the socket of the marine energy generator. A locking device, the locking device moves radially from a first position that is retracted radially with respect to the axis At least one locking arm that can move to a second extended position, and the locking arm A locking operator configured to move from the first position to the second position, The lock arm is provided to move between the first and second positions, The locking operator and the locking arm engage through relative sliding movement along the axis. In combination, The lock arm is positioned on either the housing or the slide, and the locking The operator is attached to the housing and the other side of the slide, and the housing and the front The relative axial sliding movement of the slide causes the lock operator and the lock to move. The tapered surfaces of the arms move relative to each other, and the lock arm moves from the first position to the Move between positions 2, The assembly includes a latch, the latch being such that the slide is opposed to the housing. The release position is movable in the axial direction, and the relative position between the housing and the slide The ride movement is restricted by the latch at the latch position, The slide has at least one leg that extends axially within the bore of the housing, Including an annular portion formed as a ring, The aforementioned legs are positioned in grooves formed on the inner surface of the bore of the housing. The ring includes a flange extending radially outward from the outer surface of the housing, The ring is provided by fingers that extend radially inward through the slots of the housing. and connected to at least one of the legs, Marine power conduit interface assembly.

2. The housing is cylindrical, as described in claim 1 of the marine power conduit interface assembly. Nburi.

3. One of the lock arm and the lock operator has a tapered surface that engages with the other surface. The marine power conduit interface assembly according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The locking operator is located on the slide, and the locking arm is located in the housing The marine power conduit interface assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is located above. Yellowtail.

5. The latch comprises a latch member provided on the slide and a housing provided on the housing A marine power conduit interchange according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising a latch plate. Face assembly.

6. The latch member is movable relative to the housing and engages with the latch plate. The marine power conduit interface according to claim 5, which engages with or separates from the latch plate - Face assembly.

7. It has a plurality of legs arranged in grooves corresponding to each of the legs, and the legs and grooves , arranged at circumferential intervals around the shaft, according to any one of claims 1 to 6 The marine power conduit interface assembly described.

8. The aforementioned leg portion is located at the cantilever end positioned at the inner end of the housing, and the locking A marine power conduit interface assembly according to claim 7, supporting a peller.

9. The locking operator is attached to one end of the slide, and the latch is the locking A device attached to the other end of the slide at a distance from the operator, any of claims 1 to 8 A marine power conduit interface assembly as described in item 1.

10. The assembly is configured to pass through the socket of the ocean energy generator. The assembly has an inner end and an outer end that remains outside the socket when in use, The passage of the housing into the socket is restricted between the inner end and the outer end. The system includes a stopper member, which is connected to the slide and extends radially from the housing. An outwardly extending marine power conduit interface according to any one of claims 1 to 9 assembly.

11. Insertion of the assembly into the socket causes the outer surface of the socket to the housing When the locking device, which extends radially outward from the lock, engages with the shoulder extending radially outward from the lock, the lock The locking mechanism is activated, thereby resisting further movement of the slide inward into the socket. And as a result, the slide moves relative to the housing, claim The marine power conduit interface assembly described in 10.

12. The lock arm is restricted to pivoting less than 90° relative to the housing. The marine power conduit interface assembly according to claims 1 to 11.

13. In the second position, which is radially extended, the lock arm is relative to the housing. The lock arm is positioned at an angle of less than 90°, and the free end of the lock arm is the pivot of the lock arm. The inner end of the assembly configured to be inserted into the socket and the socket point The marine power conduit interface assembly according to claim 12, which is positioned between the two.

14. In the second position, which is radially extended, the lock arm is relative to the housing. The marine power conduit according to claim 13 or 14, which is arranged at an angle of less than 70°. Surface assembly.

15. The groove formed on the inner surface of the bore is open to the inner surface of the bore, and the housing The marine power conduit according to claims 1 to 14, having a radial depth smaller than the wall thickness of the tubing. Surface assembly.

16. Claim 1, the radial depth of the groove is at least equal to the radial dimension of the leg portion. The marine power conduit interface assembly described in ~15.

17. The groove has a straight cross-section with straight side walls, and a flat surface on the opposite side of the open end of the groove. An ocean power conduit interface assembly according to claims 1 to 16, having a base.

18. The leg portion and the groove have the same cross-sectional shape, as described in claim 17 of the marine power conduit interface - Face assembly.

19. The locking device moves from the release position to the latch position, and from the latch position. The marine power conduit according to claims 1 to 18, which is selectively operable to the aforementioned release position. Interface assembly.

20. The locking device responds to the relative axial movement between the slide and the housing. Then, from the release position to the latch position, and from the latch position to the release position. A marine power conduit interface according to claim 19, which is selectively operable to a position Swertia japonica.

21. Claims 1 to 20, wherein the leg portion and the annular portion move as a single unit in the axial direction. The marine power conduit interface assembly described above.

22. The slot for receiving the radially extending finger is located on the inner surface of the housing and The marine power conduit interface assembly according to claim 21, passing through the outer surface.

23. The aforementioned slot extends in the axial direction, and the slot having a length in this axial direction slides The marine power conduit interface assembly according to claim 21, which restricts the axial movement of Ri.

24. A marine power conduit interface including a housing having a shaft and a bore for receiving marine power conduits - Face assembly, At least one configured to slide axially relative to the housing Slides and, The assembly is configured to be fixed into the socket of the marine energy generator. A locking device, the locking device moves radially from a first position that is retracted radially with respect to the axis At least one locking arm that can move to a second extended position, and the locking arm A locking operator configured to move from the first position to the second position, The lock arm is provided to move between the first and second positions, The locking operator and the locking arm engage through relative sliding movement along the axis. In combination, The lock arm is positioned on either the housing or the slide, and the locking The operator is attached to the housing and the other side of the slide, and the housing and the front The relative axial sliding movement of the slide causes the lock operator and the lock to move. The tapered surfaces of the arms move relative to each other, and the lock arm moves from the first position to the Move between positions 2, The assembly includes a latch, the latch being such that the slide is opposed to the housing. The release position is movable in the axial direction, and the relative position between the housing and the slide The ride movement is restricted by the latch at the latch position, The slide has at least one leg that extends axially within the bore of the housing, Including an annular portion formed as a ring, The aforementioned legs are positioned in grooves formed on the inner surface of the bore of the housing. The ring includes a flange extending radially outward from the outer surface of the housing, The ring is provided by fingers that extend radially inward through the slots of the housing. and connected to at least one of the legs, The groove formed on the inner surface of the bore is open to the inner surface of the bore, and the housing The groove has a radial depth smaller than the wall thickness, and the radial depth of the groove is equal to the diameter of the leg portion. At least equal to the directional dimension, The locking device moves from the release position to the latch position, and from the latch position. The release position can be selectively operated. Marine power conduit interface assembly.

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