RELEASE SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES

摘要

Systems, apparatuses, and methods of releasing doors that are locked in a closed position. The apparatus may include a follower assembly movably attached to a locking member that moves between a secured position and an unsecured position. The follower assembly may include a first locking element. The apparatus may additionally include a second locking element configured to move between a locking position in which the second locking element engages the first locking element, and an unlocking position in which the second locking element is spaced from the first locking element. The apparatus may further include a support assembly configured to move between a proximal position in which the support assembly supports the second locking element in the locking position, and a distal position in which the support assembly allows the second locking element to move from the locking position to the unlocking position.

主权项

1. A release mechanism, comprising:
a follower assembly movably attached to a locking member that moves between a secured position in which the locking member secures a component in a first position, and an unsecured position in which the locking member allows the component to be moved between the first position and a second position different from the first position, the follower assembly includes a first locking element; a second locking element configured to move between a locking position in which the second locking element engages the first locking element, and an unlocking position in which the second locking element is spaced from the first locking element; and a support assembly configured to move between a proximal position in which the support assembly supports the second locking element in the locking position, and a distal position in which the support assembly allows the second locking element to move from the locking position to the unlocking position, wherein the follower assembly is movably attached to the locking member such that the locking member is allowed to move between the secured and unsecured positions when the first locking element is engaged by the second locking element in the locking position, and the follower assembly is configured to move the locking member between the secured and unsecured positions when the second locking element is spaced from the first locking element in the unlocking position.