摘要 |
A launcher and satellite connection-separation apparatus comprising a band ( 11 ) with an inner channel in which a plurality of clamps ( 13 ) are located in a sliding manner, which clamps are applied on the rings ( 15, 17 ) making up the joining interface between both vehicles, means ( 19 ) for radially tightening the band ( 11 )-clamps ( 13 ) assembly and a union-separation device ( 41, 61, 71 ) of the ends ( 7, 9 ) thereof including, together with locking ( 47 ) and unlocking ( 48 ) means, a mechanism allowing a controlled opening of the band ( 11 ) in two phases: in the first phase its ends ( 7, 9 ) shift keeping in contact with the rings ( 15, 17 ), the elastic energy corresponding to the tightening of the band ( 11 ) being dissipated by friction; in the second phase the band ( 11 ) separates from the rings ( 15, 17 ) until reaching its parking position.
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