Tie-down and release mechanism for spacecraft

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1993-06-18

1996-05-28

Knight, Anthony

Joints and connections

Manually releaseable latch type

Having operating mechanism

403315, 244161, F16B 104, B64G 164

Patent

active

055204767

ABSTRACT:
A release mechanism for attaching and releasing appendages from a main body such that shock and frictional effects are minimized. The release mechanism comprises a housing, a main cylindrical body, a collet, a toroidal spring and actuators, where the main cylindrical body includes radial projections. A wrap spring couples the collet and the toroidal spring.

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