Clamshell Mechanism for Towed Array Bootable Bulkhead

Abstract

A connector is provided with a forward bulkhead assembly having a forward bulkhead device and an aft bulkhead assembly having an aft bulkhead device. Each of the forward bulkhead assembly and the aft bulkhead assembly includes connections for wires and optical fibers of an acoustic array. The forward bulkhead assembly includes a clamshell-type ring of two halves on opposite sides of the forward bulkhead assembly. The clamshell has a locking feature and a locking ring attached to the locking feature. The locking ring connects the forward bulkhead assembly with the aft bulkhead assembly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 21, 2021
Accession Number
AD1150766

Entities

People

  • Thomas Hansen

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Arrays
  • Arrays
  • Assembly
  • Bulkheads
  • Connectors
  • Couplings
  • Fabrication
  • Fibers
  • Hose Couplings
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • O Rings
  • Optical Fibers
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Towed Arrays
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Walls

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