Patent ID: 8869671
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A deployment system for deploying a device from an aircraft during flight, the deployment system comprising: a pair of kicker feet; a spring-driven mechanical linkage operatively coupled to the kicker feet; and a release lug that selectively secures the device to the deployment system; wherein releasing the release lug causes the linkage to push the kicker feet contacting the device, and pushing the device away from the deployment system; wherein the release lug is operatively coupled to one or more actuators that must be actuated to release the release lug from securement with the device; wherein the one or more actuators includes a pair of actuators both of which must be actuated to release the release lug from securement with the device; wherein the pair of actuators include a primary actuator and a secondary actuator; and wherein actuating the secondary actuator changes condition of one or more actuator switches, thereby enabling actuation of the primary actuator.