Joints and connections – Including frangible component
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Including frangible component
C403S011000, C403S016000, C403S028000, C337S150000, C337S153000, C337S154000, C337S411000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07396182
ABSTRACT:
An arrangement for releasably securing or connecting together at least two components includes a securing element that interconnects the components and that can be melted, thermally decomposed or otherwise separated by applying heat thereto. The securing element is preferably a monofilament or multifilament thread of natural or synthetic material, such as high strength polymer material. The arrangement further preferably includes a compression bracing structure such as a housing that bears compression forces between the components, while the securing element bears tension forces. The arrangement further preferably includes an electric resistance heating element that can be electrically energized and is arranged to apply heat to the thread, so as to melt or decompose and separate the thread and thereby release and separate the two interconnected components.
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Hoeni Oliver
Klotz Barbara
Retat Ingo
Wendorff Jens
EADS Space Transportation GmbH
Fasse W F.
Fasse W. G.
Ferguson Michael P.
Stodola Daniel P.
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