Release Mechanism
AssemblyPneumatic 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.
Bill of materials for Release Mechanism
4 top-level lines as of r121182| # | 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 |