COUPLING AND SEPARATING DEVICE, COUPLING AND SEPARATING SYSTEM, AND COUPLING AND SEPARATING METHOD

摘要

A coupling and separating device is provided which can reduce a separation impact when separating a launch vehicle and a structure. The coupling and separating device is provided with a clamp band 6 which has blocks 3 and a strap 2, and a coupling section 4. The block 3 engages an installation member 20 of the launch vehicle and the structure 20 installed on the installation member 20. The strap 2 maintains the block 3 from outside. The coupling section 4 couples or separates the end sections 2a of the strap 2. The strap 2 is formed of shape memory alloy and is provided with a stretching section 11 which stretches through heating.