Method for Temporarily Connecting Two Parts Together, such as Two Stages of a Space Launcher, and Assembly Including Two Temporarily Connected Parts

• Main Author: VEILLERAUD FREDERIC
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 13.02.2014
• Subjects: BLASTING; DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS ORMACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS,CLIPS, WEDGES, JOINTS OR JOINTING; ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; HEATING; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; WEAPONS

A method for making a temporary connection between two parts (10, 12), comprising the following successive steps: placing a connecting element (40, 40') into an operating position wherein said connecting element surrounds the assembly formed by said parts and is subjected to an internal deformation strain; locking the position of said connecting element by stress-keeping means (52') with controlled relief; connecting said connecting element (40, 40') to each part (10, 12) by attaching means (36, 38); and wherein said internal deformation stress is at a sufficient level to enable the connecting element (40, 40') to be unsecured from said parts (10, 12) by extending to a rest position, during a release control of said stress-keeping means (52').