The releasable coupling device is composed of a collet fastener, which has retractable latching fingers mounted on one of the structural members to be joined, and a receptacle mounted on the other structural member.
Disconnection is effected manually by rotating a worm gear to retract the bolt.
Remote reversibility could be achieved through a slight modification of the design. Variety of actuators available A variety of actuators, such as pneumatic, pyrotechnic, hydraulic, or motor systems, could be used. Remote connectivity capabilities have applications in industries where a human presence may not be ideal. The collet and receptacle devices align easily, a benefit in areas such as underwater construction and space assembly operations. The paraffin actuator contains no moving parts, making it simple to operate and reducing energy requirements.