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Rapid-release frangible fastener

  • US 20030122384A1
  • Filed: 11/12/2002
  • Published: 07/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A frangible fastener comprising:

  • first and second separable elements and controlling means for controlling the rapid separation of the first and second elements in response to a predetermined force in the direction of separation, said controlling means including first resilient means acting to apply a force in opposition to the separation of the first and second elements and second yielding means being acted upon through the first resilient means and being responsive to a predetermined force of separation between the first and second elements to rapidly release the first and second elements to permit separation thereof.

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