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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
May. 29, 2012
John A. Graham, Middletown, CT (US);
John A. Graham, Middletown, CT (US);
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, Simsbury, CT (US);
Abstract
A system for separating a first component and a second component is provided. The system includes a first joinder flange having at least one first fastener feature for coupling the first joinder flange to the first component. A second joinder flange is provided having at least one second fastener feature for coupling the second joinder flange to the second component. A separation portion is coupled between the first joinder flange and the second joinder flange, the frangible joint having at least one groove extending along width of the separation portion. An explosive member is arranged adjacent the separation portion. Wherein the first joinder flange includes at least one integral shock attenuation feature formed therein between the explosive member and the at least one first fastener feature.