Release Device (electromechanical, shock-free). Type 1
Shock-free electromechanical release device (6 kg rod load, 0.08 kg, 41×41.5×41 mm, 75 actuations, flight-proven 2019).
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Holding mechanical device hold-down lock in the cocked position
- Year of release
- 2015
- Guaranteed service life, years
- 8
- Estimated production/delivery time
- 4 months
- Flight heritage
- 2019
- Rod load, kg
- 6
- Actuating current (1 s), A
- 3–8
- Operating temperature range, °C
- -100 to +100
- Operational life (technological actuations), not less than
- 75
- Overall dimensions, mm
- 41 × 41.5 × 41
- Mass, kg
- 0.08
- TRL
- 9 (flight-proven)
About
The Release Device (electromechanical, shock-free) Type 1 holds the mechanical device hold-down lock in the cocked position. It is a component of the hold-down system for spacecraft mechanical devices. The device provides 6 kg rod load resistance and is actuated by 3–8 A for 1 second, rated for at least 75 technological actuations. Dimensions are 41 × 41.5 × 41 mm, mass 0.08 kg. Operating temperature range is -100 to +100 °C. Released in 2015 with an 8-year service life and 4-month delivery time. Flight-qualified in 2019.
Documentation
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