Separation apparatus for separating a first object from a second object
US10450046B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B1/46
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure relate to terminating flight of a balloon that may include separating a connection between a balloon envelope and a payload of the balloon. In one example, a payload separation apparatus includes a first shaft configured to attach to the envelope, a second shaft configured to attach to the payload, a pair of arms, and a bracket arranged to secure the pair of arms to the first shaft. In another example, a system includes a flight termination assembly having a cutting edge configured to cut an opening in the envelope and a payload separation apparatus. The apparatus includes a first shaft configured to attach to the envelope, a second shaft configured to attach to the payload, a pair of arms, and a bracket configured to secure the pair of arms to the first shaft. The system also includes a controller configured to activate the cutting edge.
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