Remote jettison disconnect system for a mine roller
US8899137B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote jettison system is provided to disconnect a mine roller from a tactical vehicle. The system enables personnel conducting mine roller operations to disengage the vehicle from the mine roller without leaving the vehicle. The remote jettison system has two assemblies: A mine roller assembly and a tactical vehicle assembly. The mine roller assembly, which is connected to the mine roller, can be remotely disconnected from the tactical vehicle assembly, which is mounted on the vehicle. The system utilizes one mechanized latch to release the mine roller assembly from the tactical vehicle assembly, allowing the force of gravity to cause them to separate.
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