DIVING SUIT NECK JOINT Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: diving technology; joints of diving suite with rigid helmet.

SUBSTANCE: proposed joint of diving suit has rings of helmet and wet diving suit interconnected by means of two locks in form of plug with flat ends and holes and locking pin received by holes and locking inlet on flange of wet diving suit ring. Fork of each lock is rigidly connected with locking pin and is articulated with respective projection of flanged ring of helmet. Locks are diametrically opposite relative to each other; each projection of helmet ring flange has central hole for mounting the respective locking rod and side hole located at angle of 90 deg. Body of each fork is provided with spring-loaded rod fitted with grip which is movably mounted in side holes. Each locking rod has half-round head on its working end with parallel flats; lock inlet is made in form of T-shaped slot.

EFFECT: enhanced operational reliability.

3 cl, 5 dwg