DEVICE FOR ROCKET INTER-MODULE CABLE COMMUNICATION Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC B64G1/64 F41F3/55 H01R13/62 F16B2/20 

FIELD: devices for connection and subsequent disconnection of cable connecting elements between separable rocket modules.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device has two parts of connector engageable with components of electrical connectors, central locking mechanism and guide pin. First part of connector is secured on module and second part is engageable with first one and may be moved by item to be uncoupled. Guide pin is secured in one part and its surface is engageable with surface of hole of other part of connector. Central locking mechanism has sleeve, guide, ear and bush. Sleeve secured on second part of connector is provided with cylindrical base and spherical tip. Guide is mounted on first part of connector and is engageable respectively with cylindrical base and spherical tip of sleeve by inner surfaces made in form of cylinders of larger and smaller diameters. Ear is mounted inside cylindrical base of sleeve and may be locked in initial position relative to said sleeve; it may be also engageable with item to be uncoupled; it is provided with rod. Tip of rod is mounted inside tabs of collet chuck. Collet chuck is secured in inner cavity of sleeve. Bush embraces collet chuck tabs for locking relative to sleeve and collet chuck tabs; it is provided with nut which is engageable with guide. Damper mounted in inner cavity of sleeve is engageable with ear and cup located on sleeve after disengagement of rod tip from collet chuck tabs.

EFFECT: enhanced reliability of structure.

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