Patent ID: 8714479
Filing Date: 2014-05-06
Classification: B64C,F16H

Abstract:
1. A centering, release and reset mechanism, comprising: a) a primary load path element operatively connected to a positioning structure, said primary load path element having at least one primary load path element slot; b) a pin-key positioned within said primary load path element slot arranged and constructed to allow freedom of movement in a rotational direction orthogonal to a positioning direction; c) a secondary load path element including at least one secondary load path element slot, a key or spline being positioned between said secondary load path element and said primary load path element; d) a compression cam positioned within an opening in said secondary load path element, said opening defining a grooved cam seat for permitting said compression cam to have a defined pivot and stop; e) a tension cam positioned within said opening in said secondary load path element, rotation of said tension cam being permitted in the same rotary direction as said compression cam, said tension cam having a defined pivot and stop; f) a cam follower resting on respective lobe surfaces of said compression cam and said tension cam, said cam follower having a preload force against rotation against either cam; g) a push rod seated in a hole in said cam follower and extending through a respective hole in said secondary load path element; h) a leaf spring assembly, comprising:  wherein: