Patent ID: 9206908
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: A62C,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pin release mechanism comprising: a release pin axially movable from a first position to a second position; a bias spring connected to the release pin and exerting a force biasing the release pin towards the second position; a spring guide for receiving the bias spring and having a plurality of notches for interacting with a plurality of ball bearings; a moveable ball retainer connected to the bias spring and having a locked position in which a plurality of ball bearings radially interfere with the movement of the release pin and prevent movement of the release pin from the first position to a second position by engaging the release pin, and an unlocked position in which the plurality of ball bearings may move radially, disengaging the release pin, and engaging the ball retainer, to allow the release pin to move from the first position towards the second position; and a solenoid assembly comprising: