NASA NTRS · 19900000066
Two-Fault-Tolerant Release Mechanism
Abstract
Remotely-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.
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Graves, Thomas J., Yang, Robert A.. 1990-02-01. Two-Fault-Tolerant Release Mechanism. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900000066
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