PROPULSION SYSTEM

摘要

A propulsion system comprises a housing (8), a movable pressure transmiting member (10) adapted to apply a force on a device or matter to be propelled by teh propulsion system, a source of potential energy in the housing applying pressure on the pressure transmitting member, a pressure retention mechanism (12) for retaining the pressure transmitting member relative to the housing prior to actuation, and an actuation mechanism (13) for liberating the pressure transmitting member. The pressure retention mechanism comprises a retaining element mounted in compression between the pressure transmitting member and the housing, the retaining element (12) being adapted to be broken by the actuation mechanism (13) in order to release the pressure transmitting member (10).