Single axis fold actuator and lock for member

Details Single axis fold actuator and lock for member Single axis fold actuator and lock for member

1998-11-13

2000-07-25

Mah, Chuck Y.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...

16289, 16306, 244 327, E05D 1110

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060922648

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism (10, 100) is disclosed for deploying a mechanism, such as an air foil or antenna (14, 102, 104) which utilizes a pivot axle (16) and a torsion spring (18) to pivot the erectable surface to the erected position. A locking pin 22 can be provided to lock the erectable surface (14) in the erected position. In one embodiment, a wing (102) and a control fin (104) can be deployed about a single axis.

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