摘要 |
The present invention relates to a heavy payload parachute ground disconnecting device. The device comprises an actuator (102) for keeping a holding mechanism (128) in a locked position during a predetermined time interval and after elapse of the predetermined time interval for releasing the holding mechanism (128) when a force acting on the actuator (102) is below a predetermined threshold. A latch mechanism (112, 122, 312, 412) releases a link assembly (110) connected to the payload when itself being released from the holding mechanism (128). In the holding position the latch mechanism (112, 122, 312, 412) transfers a predetermined portion of a payload force for acting on the actuator (102) within an operational range of the same. The device is highly advantageous by providing a simple, yet highly flexible, design for numerous payload ranges.
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