Interlaced actuation system

摘要

An actuation system having a configuration of first and second components, each component having longitudinally extending fingers interlaced with one another. Relative longitudinal movement is permitted between the fingers in a manner to permit the second component to be movable longitudinally with respect to the first component between a first position and a second position. A biasing member is provided within the configuration that biases the second component towards the second position. A wire is wound about the fingers that restrains the second component in the first position. A release device selectively causes the wire to be loosened about the fingers such that the biasing member moves the second component from the first position to the second position. An actuator connected to the second component moves with the second component from the first position to the second position.

主权项

1. An actuation system, comprising:
a combination of a first component with longitudinally extending first fingers and a second component with longitudinally extending second fingers; said first fingers being longitudinally interlaced with said second fingers and wherein relative longitudinal movement is permitted between said first fingers and said second fingers such that said second component is movable longitudinally with respect to said first component between a first position and a second position; a biasing member within said combination that biases said second component towards said second position; a wire wound about said first fingers and said second fingers that selectively restrains said second component in said first position; a release device that selectively causes said wire to be loosened about said first fingers and said second fingers such that said biasing member moves said second component from said first position to said second position; and an actuator connected to said second component that moves with said second component from said first position to said second position.