CONTROLLED RUPTURE DEVICE FOR A STRUCTURE OPERATING IN TRACTION AND EQUIPMENT USING SAME

摘要

A device is presented including a first support element, a second support element ( 110 ) which is separate from the first support element, a structure placed in tension between the two support elements and a rupture device associated with the structure in tension so as to rupture the structure in tension on demand. The device additionally includes a beam working in compression, inserted between the two support elements in parallel with the structure to be ruptured.