Conax Corporation

Maurice W Connell

Roman Jankowiak

David M Okonzak

The present invention is an explosively separable link provided in a strap assembly for automatic disengagement of two connected link members upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. The link assembly includes a first link member substantially in the form of a yoke having a pair of oppositely disposed coaxial apertures, one in each arm of the yoke. A second link member is provided and comprises a housing positioned between the arms of the yoke and includes a pair of opposed outwardly extending pins, each of which is cooperably received in one of the apertures in the yoke arm to permit relative rotation between the link members about the axis of the apertures. The housing in the second link includes a cylindrical bore coaxial with the axis of the apertures. Slidably positioned in the cylindrical bore are a pair of oppositely disposed piston members which are in substantially gas-tight relationship with the cylinder wall. The outer faces of the piston members are operably connected to the pins which are received in the apertures in the yoke arms. Means are provided to admit pressurized gas to the outer face of each of the piston members to force them inwardly and thereby withdraw the pins from their associated apertures.

Explosively separable link

A seal assembly is adapted to provide a seal between a body member and an object, having a cylindrical outer surface, arranged to penetrate an opening provided through the body member. The seal assembly includes a lead ferrule having a frusto-conical first surface adapted to engage a body member circular shoulder edge, and having a frusto-conical second surface; an intermediate follower having one circular edge adapted to engage the lead ferrule second surface; a rear ferrule having a frusto-conical third surface adapted to engage another circular edge of the intermediate follower; and a compression cap adapted to exert a longitudinal force on the rear ferrule. When the compression cap is tightened, the seal assembly sequentially provides three longitudinally-spaced seal zones, and a seal between the body member and the object.

Growing community of inventors

Clarence, NY, United States of America

Maurice W Connell