DEVICE FOR SPACE APPARATUS SEPARATION Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC B64G1/64 F42B15/36 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device comprises uncoupling retainer including mechanical locks discretely arranged on bearing structure of space apparatus periphery. Every said lock comprises rod, retaining and locking links. Threaded end of said rod moves in threaded joint on space apparatus while opposite end stays in contact with mechanical lock retaining link. Said retaining link is articulated with drive via locking link bell crank also integrated in kinematic linkage including adjustable-length tie rod locked on bearing structure by pyro cotter. Bell crank one arm is made with arms ratio varying from 3.5 to 4.5 and in the form of sector with inner cylindrical surface interacting, prior to lock opening, with surface of one of bell crank arm. Bell crank another arm is made with arms ratio varying from 5.5 to 6.5 to interact with kinematic linkage tie rod secured on bearing structure in guide hole that joints locking bell crank with pyro cotter and, via rotary lever, with rod of appropriate spring drive.

EFFECT: higher reliability.

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