A new Relatchable Launch Mechanism was developed which enables a deployable system to be restrained and released repeatedly rather than the normal one shot release systems of the past. The deployable systems are of the self extending type which rely on a lanyard attached to a drive motor to control the deployment and retraction. The Relatch Mechanism uses the existing drive motor to also actuate the latch. The design and kinematics of the Relatch Mechanism as used on two flight programs are described.


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    Title :

    Relatchable launch restraint mechanism for deployable booms


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    Publication date :

    1990-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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