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End connector for floating oil boom

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5995075
An end connector for joining with a similar connector to connect two fence sections of a floating oil boom is designed having a central channel and wing so that the wing of one connector is received within the channel of another connector and shoulders to allow for longitudinal movement only, a lock pin movable within a first slot into and out of the channel, a second slot in the wing within the channel to receive the lock pin whereby longitudinal motion of the two connectors is prevented and means for maintaining the lock pin the second slot in the locked condition including a latch plate with abutting camming surfaces.
Assignee:
Albany International Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4155664
OSTI ID:
5995075
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English