Tie-down and release mechanism for spacecraft
US5520476A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/593
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A release mechanism for attaching and releasing appendages from a main body such that shock and frictional effects are minimized. The release mechanism comprises a housing, a main cylindrical body, a collet, a toroidal spring and actuators, where the main cylindrical body includes radial projections. A wrap spring couples the collet and the toroidal spring.
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