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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2007
Erik A. Fjerstad, Tucson, AZ (US);
Derek L. Budisalich, Tucson, AZ (US);
George D. Budy, Tucson, AZ (US);
Erik A. Fjerstad, Tucson, AZ (US);
Derek L. Budisalich, Tucson, AZ (US);
George D. Budy, Tucson, AZ (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
A component separation system for separating a load from an external structure according to various aspects of the present invention comprises a sleeve slidingly engaged with the external structure. The sleeve includes an opening and an interior. A locking mechanism, such as a ball or latch, is movably disposed through the sleeve opening between a locked position engaging the external structure and an unlocked position not engaging the external structure. A mover slidingly disposed within the hollow interior of the sleeve controls the movement of the locking mechanism through the opening. Energy excess beyond that required for unlocking the mechanism may provide a thrust to forcibly eject the load from the external structure.