SEPARATION MEANS FOR RELEASING AN AERODYNAMIC BRAKING DEVICE FROM A PAYLOAD

摘要

A separation device for connecting together an aerodynamic braking device and a payload, comprising: holding parts assembled together and provided with suspension means through which a first suspension element connecting the braking device to said separating device passes, these holding parts being movable relative to one another for forming a closed opening. A second suspension element connecting the payload to the separating device, this second suspension element passing through the closed opening of said holding parts and carrying a payload. Holding means are provided for maintaining the holding parts in a position forming the closed opening and release means cooperating with at least one of the holding parts for automatically freeing the suspension element from the opening formed by the holding parts when the second suspension element is relieved of its payload.