Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

A switchable subsea connector includes a first connector part, a second connector part removably connected to the first connector part; and a switching unit. The connector parts each include at least one electrical conductor and each switching unit includes at least one individual switching device. Each electrical conductor in at least one connector part is allocated to an individual switching device of the switching unit; wherein each of the individual switching devices includes a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) switch.

Electrical connectors for automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) are described. The connectors may be positioned on, at, in, or near bodies of the APCs and configured to be submerged in water of swimming pools. They additionally may be designed to withstand mechanical pulling stresses when their associated electrical cables are pulled by users to remove APCs from the pools. If such a connector is separable, essentially the entirety of the electrical cable may be separated from the APC for purposes of untangling or storing the cable, as examples. The separation additionally may allow for insertion of one or more extension cables as needed or desired.

Electrical connectors for automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) are described. The connectors may be positioned on, at, in, or near bodies of the APCs and configured to be submerged in water of swimming pools. They additionally may be designed to withstand mechanical pulling stresses when their associated electrical cables are pulled by users to remove APCs from the pools. If such a connector is separable, essentially the entirety of the electrical cable may be separated from the APC for purposes of untangling or storing the cable, as examples. The separation additionally may allow for insertion of one or more extension cables as needed or desired.

Disclosed is a fast self-adaptive rotary plug-in underwater force-bearing connector, which comprises a plug part and a socket part, wherein the plug part comprises a plug housing, a pin arranged in the plug housing, and a push-pull sleeve, a rotary sleeve, a front retaining ring, a ratchet lock nut and a rear retaining ring arranged outside the plug housing; the socket part comprises a socket housing and a jack arranged in the socket housing; the pin and the jack cooperate to connect the plug part and the socket part. The fast self-adaptive rotary plug-in underwater force-bearing connector of the present application can work under the working condition of a large tensile force and has a high reliability.

Disclosed is a fast self-adaptive rotary plug-in underwater force-bearing connector, which comprises a plug part and a socket part, wherein the plug part comprises a plug housing, a pin arranged in the plug housing, and a push-pull sleeve, a rotary sleeve, a front retaining ring, a ratchet lock nut and a rear retaining ring arranged outside the plug housing; the socket part comprises a socket housing and a jack arranged in the socket housing; the pin and the jack cooperate to connect the plug part and the socket part. The fast self-adaptive rotary plug-in underwater force-bearing connector of the present application can work under the working condition of a large tensile force and has a high reliability.

Disclosed are methods and devices for testing downhole connector electrical systems and cable integrity during installation of a permanent completion, including a customized retrievable plug arm assembly connectable to the completion during RIH, the tool mimicking a retrievable ESP, but without motor, and can be employed with or without pressure isolation. Another method employs a slidable starpoint located within the downhole wet mate connector of the completion to provide continuous electrical contact between the phases when no retrievable assembly is in place. When a retrievable assembly is later put in place, the slidable starpoint is moved into a second position that no longer provides electrical contact between the phases. Another method uses fusible links installed between two conductors within the downhole electrical connector system of the completion to provide similar electrical contact between phases, the fusible link configured to melt away once motor current is sent through the conductors.

Disclosed are methods and devices for testing downhole connector electrical systems and cable integrity during installation of a permanent completion, including a customized retrievable plug arm assembly connectable to the completion during RIH, the tool mimicking a retrievable ESP, but without motor, and can be employed with or without pressure isolation. Another method employs a slidable starpoint located within the downhole wet mate connector of the completion to provide continuous electrical contact between the phases when no retrievable assembly is in place. When a retrievable assembly is later put in place, the slidable starpoint is moved into a second position that no longer provides electrical contact between the phases. Another method uses fusible links installed between two conductors within the downhole electrical connector system of the completion to provide similar electrical contact between phases, the fusible link configured to melt away once motor current is sent through the conductors.

A gel filled electrical connector is disclosed and claimed. The connector has a base configured to house a gel fill insulating material and a plurality of 10-gauge or larger diameter wires; the base comprising a plurality of wire receptacles to receive a plurality of wires in a cavity in the base; a top cover sized to be securely and removably attached to the base, wherein the top cover comprises a plurality of wire connectors to strip insulation from the plurality of wire and to electrically connect the plurality of wires; and a gel deposited into the cavity to provide moisture resistance to the plurality of wires and plurality of wire connectors.