Spring detent for over-ridable interconnect
US10894595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/34
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A redundant mechanical control system incorporates a jam override subsystem to enable a breakout or break-away feature of the redundant mechanical control system. The jam override subsystem includes a spring and detent system to apply an axial force to a portion of an interconnect. The interconnect mechanically links a first portion of the redundant mechanical control system with a second portion. When a failure occurs, rendering inoperable the first portion or the second portion of the redundant mechanical control system, the axial force of the spring and detent system is overridden by a compression or extension force of the operable portion of the redundant mechanical control system.
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