QUICK-RELEASE UNIT Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: rocket-space engineering, in particular, devices providing for separation of interunit pneumohydraulic service lines, applicable in mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: the quick-release unit consists of on-board and ground blocks interconnected by a locking device. The locking device consists of a gripping mechanism incorporating a collet coupled to a tightening device, locking drive bush having a pneumatic drive. The unit is provided with a spring catch rigidly coupled to the collet. The locking bush has a lug for connection to the emergency release cable, and a tapered bead on its end engageable with the catch. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of actuation of the locking device of the quick-release unit at separation of the on-board and ground blocks. 3 dwg