Cable connection
View Patent ↗A cable connection for connecting a cable 9 to an underwater installation 7 comprises a connector ( 2 , see FIG. 2 ) for connection to an end of the cable 9 , the connector having at a first end engagement means for engaging with the installation 7 , a tether ( 4 , see FIG. 2 ) which in use has a first end attached to the connector and a second end attached to the cable at a distance from said end of the cable and guide means ( 12, 13, 14 ) located proximate a section of the cable adjacent said end of the cable so that in use said section is substantially restrained by said guide means at a predetermined angle with respect to the engagement means.
1. A cable connection comprising:
a connector for connection to an end of a cable, the connector having a longitudinal axis and a first end for engagement with an installation; and
a tether which in use has a first end attached to the connector and a second end attached to the cable at a distance from said end of the cable, wherein the cable enters the connector at an angle to the longitudinal axis, and wherein a disengaging force can be applied to the connector along the longitudinal axis via the tether such that the connector disengages from the installation.
2. The connection according to claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a handle at a second end of the connector.
3. The connection according to claim 2 , wherein the handle is adapted to be manipulable by a remote operated vehicle.
4. The connection according to claim 1 , wherein the cable is connected to the connector in a region between first and second ends of the connector.
5. The connection according to claim 1 , wherein the tether comprises a wire.
6. The connection according to claim 1 , wherein the first end of the tether is attached to the handle.
7. A cable connection comprising:
a connector for connection to an end of a cable, the connector having a longitudinal axis and a first end for engagement with an underwater installation;
a tether which in use has a first end attached to the connector and a second end attached to the cable at a distance from said end of the cable, wherein the cable enters the connector at an angle to the longitudinal axis, and wherein a disengaging force can be applied to the connector along the longitudinal axis via the tether such that the connector disengages from the underwater installation; and
a guide device located proximate a section of the cable adjacent said end of the cable so that in use said section is substantially restrained by said guide device at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.
8. The connection according to claim 7 , wherein the connector comprises a handle at a second end of the connector.
9. The connection according to claim 8 , wherein the handle is adapted to be manipulable by a remote operated vehicle.
10. The connection according to claim 7 , wherein the cable is connected to the connector in a region between first and second ends of the connector.
11. The connection according to claim 7 wherein the tether comprises a wire.
12. The connection according to claim 7 wherein the first end of the tether is attached to the handle.
13. The connection according to claim 7 , wherein the guide device comprises at least one pulley arranged at the distal end of the section.
14. The connection according to claim 7 , wherein the guide device comprises at least one guide pin.
15. The connection according to claim 7 , wherein the guide device comprises a restraining bar.
16. The connection according to claim 7 , wherein the guide device is mounted on a base.
17. The connection according to claim 16 , wherein the base is adapted to support the underwater installation.
18. The connection according to claim 16 , wherein the base is adapted to assist moving of the underwater installation into an operational position prior to use.
19. A cable connection comprising:
a connector for connection to an end of a cable, the connector having a longitudinal axis and a first end for engagement with an underwater installation, and a second end, wherein the second end comprises a handle that is capable of manipulation by a remote operated vehicle; and
a guide device located proximate a section of the cable adjacent said end of the cable so that in use said section is substantially restrained by the guide device at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.
20. The connection according to claim 19 , wherein the cable is connected to the connector in a region between first and second ends of the connector.
21. The connection according to claim 19 , wherein the guide device comprises at least one pulley arranged at the distal end of the section.
22. The connection according to claim 19 , wherein the guide device comprises at least one guide pin.
23. The connection according to claim 19 , wherein the guide device comprises a restraining bar.
24. The connection according to claim 19 , wherein the guide device is mounted on a base.
25. The connection according to claim 24 , wherein the base is adapted to support the underwater installation.
26. The connection according to claim 24 , wherein the base is adapted to assist moving of the underwater installation into an operational position prior to use.