Re: Miniature mechanical trigger ideas needed?

From: CWatters (colin.watters_at_pandoraBOX.be)
Date: 01/05/05 

Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 09:34:45 GMT

<kurtsutherland@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1104901239.606342.111930@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> I am looking for a miniature trigger to release a small compression or
> torsional spring that as about 1 lbf of force at full compression.

Take a look at an "aerotow release mechanisim" as used on full size or
model gliders. Might give some ideas. These are designed to release the tow
line while it's under tension.

 http://www.flairproducts.co.uk/Accessories/Tow_release.htm

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