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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2003
Applicant:
Inventor:
Patrick Comtesse, Mezieres sur Seine, FR;
Assignee:
Eads Launch Vehicles, Paris, FR;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F42B 1/538 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F42B 1/538 ;
Abstract
The temporary connection of two elements ( ) is ensured by U-shaped connecting components ( ) held in place by a moving part ( ). A pyrotechnic composition ( ) is housed between two shoulders ( ) situated respectively on the first of the elements ( ) and on the moving part. Igniting the pyrotechnic composition ( ) causes the moving part ( ) to slide over the first element ( ). The connecting components ( ) are released and the connection between the elements ( ) is eliminated without breaking any parts.