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Two-Fault-Tolerant Release MechanismRemotely-operated, compact quick-release mechanism still functions in event that one or even two attempts to actuate it fail. Contains three independent pyrotechnic devices. Firing of any one of devices sufficient to actuate mechanism. Three pins hold toggle at its base. Retraction of any one of pins allows toggle head to rotate in spherical bearing to free itself from remaining pin or pins. Besides allowing rotation after retraction, bearing also aligns toggle during assembly.
Document ID
19900000066
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Graves, Thomas J.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Yang, Robert A.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21354
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: MSC-21354
Accession Number
90B10066
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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