Independent launch lock mechanism

Details Independent launch lock mechanism Independent launch lock mechanism

1998-05-19

2000-10-10

Poon, Peter M.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244161, 294 8326, B64G 100, B64G 162, B66C 134

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061293156

ABSTRACT:
A launch lock mechanism having a clamp assembly that secures multiple independent brackets. The brackets are attached to components to be deployed from a satellite. A pyrotechnic separation device actuates the clamp assembly. Both the pyrotechnic device and the clamp assembly remain independent of the brackets and components after deployment.

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