PAYLOAD SEPARATION SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC B64G1/64 B64D1/02 F42B15/36 

FIELD: separation of items from carrying structures; rocketry and space engineering.

SUBSTANCE: proposed system includes separable holding unit mounted between carrying structure and payload; holding unit includes the following components located discretely on carrying structure: device for fixing locks and pushers for separation of payload from carrying structure. Lock fixing device has multi-point sprocket secured rotary on carrying structure and held from turning by pyro aid. Each point of sprocket is connected with respective lock by taut rope. Mechanical locks are mounted in plane of joint of payload and carrying structure. Plane of mounting multi-point sprocket is located below plane of mounting locks. Double-arm lever mounted between each lock and respective point of sprocket is rotary secured on carrying structure and may be fixed in its angular position. Rollers articulated on lever ends are engageable with taut rope connecting each lock with respective point of multi-point sprocket.

EFFECT: increased zone of location of payload; enhanced efficiency and reliability; extended field of adjustment of rope system tension.

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