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Double-Swivel Mechanism For Reliable Release

Authors :
King, Guy L
Schneider, William C
Source :
NASA Tech Briefs. 14(7)
Publication Year :
1990
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1990.

Abstract

Double-swivel toggle mechanism releases large, heavy objects reliably. Double-swiveling action of mechanism ensures it clears restraining pins upon release. Pins retain toggle and its load. If pin fails to withdraw at designated time for releasing payload, toggle swivels about its upper ball, and ring swivels about lower ball so ring flange clears failed pin. Double-swivel action ensures disengagement even it two pins fail to withdraw.

Subjects

Subjects :
Mechanics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145319X
Volume :
14
Issue :
7
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
NASA Tech Briefs
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19900000355
Document Type :
Report