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Release Mechanism

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Pneumatic or pyrotechnic device that severs the bridle attachment when cargo reaches ground, preventing entanglement. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Release Mechanism parts and their functions

4 top-level parts · 14 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Release Mechanism parts diagram: 1 pyrotechnic charge, 2 cutting shear, 3 thermal battery, 4 fastener set. 14 parts in 4 top-level items.
Release Mechanism parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Pyrotechnic Charge 1× Mild detonating cord and initiator
2 Cutting Shear 4× Spring-loaded shears for each riser attachment
3 Thermal Battery 1× Self-contained power source for detonation
4 Fastener Set 8× Mounting brackets and pins

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Bill of materials for Release Mechanism

4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 14 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Pyrotechnic Charge parachute-cargo-system-pyrotechnic-charge 1× 1 · part
2 Cutting Shear parachute-cargo-system-cutting-shear 4× 4 · part
3 Thermal Battery parachute-cargo-system-thermal-battery 1× 1 · part
4 Fastener Set fastener-set 8× 8 · part

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Where the release mechanism is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

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VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks