DETACHABLE JOINT Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: rocket-space technology, undocking air-operated hydraulic lines of spacecrafts. SUBSTANCE: detachable joint contains two hermetically docked housings (1) and (2) provided with valves (5) and (8). The internal space of one of the housings is provided with projection 10 with crossing axial and radial passages connecting the internal space of the housing with the outside. Valve (5) is provided with rod 7 which hermetically overlaps axial passage in docked position. The length of the rod is less than stroke of the valve. EFFECT: expanded functional capability. 1 dwg