SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING PAYLOAD FROM SPACE VEHICLE BOARD Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B64G1/64 F42B15/36 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to space engineering, namely to devices for docking payload to main spacecraft and payload separating after insertion to design orbit. System for separating payload includes disengageable adapter installed between structures of aircraft and payload and containing mechanical locks with retaining and fixing elements, mechanical locks fixation device. The system has pushers for payload separation. The mechanical locks fixation device is made as equal-arm rocker with unlimited number of arms corresponding to number of mechanical locks. The rocker is installed on rotation axis fixed in adapter housing Through adapter via-windows, the equal-arm rocker is pivotally interacting by means of tie-rods with fixing elements of mechanical locks the spring-loaded rods of which have recess for retaining rotating double-arm lever by other end interacting with fixing element of lock. One of arms of the equal-arm rocker is pivotally interacting via tie-rod with spring pusher, the other arm - with explosive pin which are rigidly fixed on the outside of adapter housing. On a payload, arresting devices are made which interact with spring-loaded rods of mechanical locks.

EFFECT: higher reliability of docking and separating system operation.

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