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Spin actuated release mechanism

US3964396A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1975
Grant dateJun 22, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 19, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C15/295
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A release mechanism for use with an air-dropped store having a timed firing echanism which can be set for different time intervals. Action is initiated by a plurality of dynamic pressure sensing fins which, upon actuation, first unlock an inertia locking arm and then the fins impart a rotation to the store which rotation, in turn, causes the locking arm to pivot and initiate a timer. The timer, in turn, initiates separation of the release mechanism from the store.

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