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Electrical connector for an anode

  • US 9,312,614 B2
  • Filed: 06/11/2013
  • Issued: 04/12/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrical connector for connecting an anode to a subsea metal structure to be protected by the anode by cathodic protection, the connector comprising:

  • a terminal for an electric cable to be connected to the anode;

    at least two magnet devices for attracting the connector onto a surface of the metal structure by magnetic forces acting between the magnet devices and the surface of the metal structure;

    an electrical contact member electrically connecting the magnet devices to one another and to the terminal, in order to electrically connect the terminal to the surface of the metal structure through each of the magnet devices;

    and wherein the magnet devices are connected by a deformable member that deforms to permit relative movement of the magnet devices relative to one another.

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