System of temporary holding and release of two parts, more particularly, in the space domain

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A holding and releasing system provides temporary connection between a movable and a stationary part which are to be separated during the specific use thereof. It comprises a supporting foot connected to the fixed part, a rocker link hinged to said foot a mov-, able support hinged to said link a sheaving bracket hinged to another, end of said link; said link occupying two positions i.e. a locking, one in which the movable support bears on one face of the movable part, while the free end of the sheaving bracket bears on the other face of said movable part, to block the latter in a precise position and a release position in which the movable support and said bracket are in a retracted …