Retracting device

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1987-10-02

1989-04-11

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Passenger or cargo loading or discharging

2421075, 2421076, 242107, B64D 102

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048198943

ABSTRACT:
A device for retracting a separable component of an object on separation of the object from a launcher, the device comprising a housing attached to the launcher, a power spring in the housing for the component on separation of the object from the launcher, a shaft connected to one end of the power spring for winding the power spring during loading of the object on the launcher, a lock for automatically fixing the power spring in a predetermined wound position, an annular flange structure connected to the shaft for automatically preventing over winding of the power spring, and a cam device responsive to separation of the object from the launcher for releasing the lock.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2966674 (1960-12-01), Clark
patent: 3007653 (1961-11-01), Becker

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