Automatic release mechanism
US5197911A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A release mechanism for a buoyant object which includes a strap enclosing the object, an engaging mechanism for releasably engaging ends of said strap and an actuator for actuating the release of the ends of said strap in response to an increase in water pressure to a predetermined level.
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