Inventors:
PETER J. GOLDEN - Seattle WA, US
JONATHAN D. BEAUDOIN - Bothell WA, US
RANDEL L. HOSKINS - Woodinville WA, US
KEITH KRASNOWSKI - Lynnwood WA, US
ANTHONY G. DESIMONE - Everett WA, US
International Classification:
F42B 15/38, B23P 11/00, F42B 15/36
Abstract:
The present disclosure generally relates a high strength, low weight, and low shock rocket body separating joint for the purpose of joining rocket bodies, and method of assembly thereof The solution combines a radax joint, joined by fasteners, with a flattened bladder and inflation system coupled thereto. Upon activation of the inflation system, the bladder is pressurized and exerts a separating force between the members of the radax joint, overcoming the load carrying capability of the fasteners and breaking apart the radax joint.