Launch lock device

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1975-10-17

1976-09-21

Kunin, Stephen G.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

85 5CP, 151 5, 292 33, 403319, B64G 100

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039814670

ABSTRACT:
A structural lock for locking in each of three axes, during the launch phase, the rotatable structural portion of a spacecraft and a despun structural shelf commonly used in dual spin spacecraft. A single sliding pin which connects the two sections, is withdrawn by a pyrotechnic device prior to achieving orbit. The pin engages an adjustable spring biased, two piece member which includes serrated mating surfaces for providing a positive shear path in the Z direction.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2043598 (1936-06-01), Sybia
patent: 2489984 (1949-11-01), Shoemaker
patent: 3119298 (1964-01-01), Brown
patent: 3540509 (1970-11-01), Gutshall
patent: 3638983 (1972-02-01), Flournoy et al.
patent: 3731963 (1973-05-01), Pond
patent: 3767139 (1973-10-01), Fischell

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