Sensor release latch for space vehicle
US4489329A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44436
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A holding and releasing system provides temporary connection between a movable and a stationary part which are to be separated during the specific use thereof. It comprises a supporting foot connected to the fixed part, a rocker link hinged to said foot, a movable support hinged to said link, a sheaving bracket hinged to another end of said link; said link occupying two positions, i.e. a locking one in which the movable support bears on one face of the movable part, while the free end of the sheaving bracket bears on the other face of said movable part, to block the latter in a precise position, and a release position in which the movable support and said bracket are in a retracted position thereby releasing the movable part. The system is used especially in the space vehicle domain.
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