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Automatic release mechanism

US5197911A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1991
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 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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