Device for remotely decoupling coupled objects with a fusible link underwater
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1. A device for remotely decoupling coupled objects underwater comprising:
- a replaceable fusible link with an electrical resistance sufficient to cause heating and breaking of the replaceable fusible link;
a means for supplying a high-power electrical charge across the replaceable fusible link;
a means, held by the fusible link, for holding and releasing a secondary link between the coupled objects and for providing mechanical advantage to the strength of the fusible link; and
a command-signal delivery means that enables remote activation of the device.
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A device for remotely decoupling coupled objects with a fusible link underwater using a replaceable fusible link of appropriate electrical resistance, a method to supply a high-power charge of electricity across the fusible link, a mechanism held by the fusible link to hold and release a secondary link between the coupled objects and to add mechanical advantage to the strength of the fusible link, and a command-signal delivery system that enables remote activation of the device.
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1. A device for remotely decoupling coupled objects underwater comprising:
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a replaceable fusible link with an electrical resistance sufficient to cause heating and breaking of the replaceable fusible link;
a means for supplying a high-power electrical charge across the replaceable fusible link;
a means, held by the fusible link, for holding and releasing a secondary link between the coupled objects and for providing mechanical advantage to the strength of the fusible link; and
a command-signal delivery means that enables remote activation of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of remotely decoupling couple objects underwater comprising:
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storing a charge;
restraining a lever arm with a replaceable fusible link;
linking a secondary link to the lever arm;
activating a switch to release the stored charge across the replaceable fusible link to break the replaceable fusible link. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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