Controlled rupture device for a structure operating in traction and equipment using same
US6901836B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/20
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device is presented including a first support element, a second support element (110) which is separate from the first support element, a structure placed in tension between the two support elements and a rupture device associated with the structure in tension so as to rupture the structure in tension on demand. The device additionally includes a beam working in compression, inserted between the two support elements in parallel with the structure to be ruptured.
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