Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Underwater cable capture and pass through device
- Patent Title (中): 水下电缆捕获和通过装置
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Application No.: US13965992Application Date: 2013-08-13
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Publication No.: US08777285B1Publication Date: 2014-07-15
- Inventor: W. Scott Howell
- Applicant: W. Scott Howell
- Applicant Address: US DC Washington
- Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
- Current Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
- Current Assignee Address: US DC Washington
- Agent James T. Shepherd
- Main IPC: B66C1/00
- IPC: B66C1/00

Abstract:
A cable capture/release (CCR) device defines an open slot and an annular channel. The CCR device is coupled to a housing at a first pivot point wherein the slot is maintained outside of the housing. A sliding coupler engages the annular channel and extends to an attachment point. A tow point on the housing and the attachment point are aligned along a line of force when the housing is towed, while the first pivot point is out of alignment with the line of force. A trigger is coupled to the housing at a second pivot point. A latch, coupled to the housing at a third pivot point, defines first and second latch elements. The first latch element engages a perimeter of the CCR device and the second latch element engages the trigger.
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