COUPLING UNIT FOR SUBMERSIBLE VEHICLE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: shipbuilding; coupling units for submersible vehicles and modules. SUBSTANCE: proposed coupling unit includes branch pipe provided with bellows insert, passage hatch, sleds on flexible members, sleeve spirally wound on its outer surface and filled with sealing agent; its end is connected with first vehicle which is provided with access hatch, pump and pressure and suction pipe lines provided with fittings communicated with sea water and compressed air and hardening composition reservoirs. Second vehicle is provided with coupling seat and taper air-lock chamber with access hatch. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency and reliability of coupling submersible vehicles. 4 cl, 1 dwg