A payload release mechanism

Abstract

This invention relates to at least one payload (B) positioned on the aerial vehicle by the user and / or manufacturer; at least one body (2) located on the aerial vehicle and enabling the release of the payloads (B) from the aerial vehicle; at least one cartridge (3) located on the body (2) and exploding upon being triggered by the user; at least one fluid (G) released by the explosion of the cartridges (3) and enabling the payloads (B) to be released from the body (2); at least one transmission line (4) located on the body (2) so as to allow the fluid (G) to be conveyed on the body (2); at least one piston (5) located on the body (2) so as to be in connection with the transmission line (4) and positioned between the transmission line (4) and the payload (B), which is being actuated by the fluid (G) conveyed through the transmission line (4) so as to push the payload (B) and thereby enabling the payload (B) to be released from the aerial vehicle; at least one orifice (aperture) (6) located on the transmission line (4) so as to allow the fluid (G) conveyed in the transmission line (4) to be pressurized and delivered to the pistons (5); and a plurality of particles (P) present in the fluid (G) as a result of the explosion of the cartridges (3).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A PAYLOAD RELEASE MECHANISM

[0003] The present invention relates to a payload release mechanism which allows for the release of payloads, carried by aerial vehicles, from the said aerial vehicles.

[0004] The separation of munition-type payloads released from aerial vehicles is provided by means of release equipment. The release mechanisms feature hooks that enable the munitions to be carried. The hooks located on the release units are triggered to open by means of pyrotechnic or pneumatic systems, and in this manner, the munitions can be jettisoned from the aerial vehicle. In pyrotechnic systems, explosive cartridges are used. The gases produced by the firing and detonation of the cartridges are channeled to the pistons located on the release systems. The pistons, actuated by the high-pressure gases, allow the munitions, which are released to a free position by the opening hooks, to be pushed, thereby being distanced and jettisoned from the aerial vehicle. In pyrotechnic release mechanisms, the combustion gases released by the detonation of the cartridges are obtained as a result of the combustion reaction of certain materials. Along with the resulting pressurized gases, a number of particles are formed. These particles are micron-sized and are numerous enough to be visible to the naked eye. The release mechanisms become contaminated because of such particles. In particular, dynamically operating parts with low tolerances get jammed, efficiency decreases, and the release mechanism is rendered inoperable.

[0005] In the Great Britain patent document No. GB2266579A, which is included in the known state of the art, a gas-operated launching system is disclosed. A gas-operated release or launch system that compensates for variations in the pressure applied to the launched payload is disclosed. Within the system described in the patent document, a pressure regulator compensates for pressure drops through a pressure regulating valve and compensates for pressure increases through a pressure relief valve. In the regulating valve section, it is described that a circular cross-section chamber is connected to a high-pressure inlet port via an air filter. The filter specified in the patent document is designed to prevent the passage of particles larger than approximately one-thousandth of an inch. The compartment comprises a main chamber defined by an annular projection leading to a narrower compartment at one end of its axial length and by a valve seat aligned axially with the compartment at the other end. The valve element is described as having a hollow body extending along the compartment and a hollow nose extending through an opening defined in the valve seat component.

[0006] In the United States patent document No. US7931740B2, which is included in the known state of the art, a cyclone separator is disclosed. Within the scope of the invention, systems and methods for separating contaminants in a contaminated air stream are disclosed. An air stream containing undesirable particles and a cyclone separator system used to separate the contaminants into a cleaner air stream are described. It is stated that the separator housing of the cyclone separator system within the document consists of an upper cylindrical section and a lower conical section. It is further stated that the separator housing has a cylindrical section and that a high air flow containing a mixture of liquid and / or debris or contaminated air is conveyed into the cyclone separator through an inlet port within the cyclone separator.

[0007] By means of a payload release mechanism developed with this invention, release systems that enable the removal of payloads from aerial vehicles are ensured to operate effectively for a longer period of time without requiring maintenance.

[0008] Another object of this invention is to ensure that pistons, which enable the release of payloads through release mechanisms and are triggered by pyrotechnic mechanisms, operate in a more dynamic, efficient, and long-lasting manner without being damaged by gases at high pressure and temperature.

[0009] A payload release mechanism defined in the first claim realized to achieve the purpose of the invention and in the dependent claims thereof, comprising at least one payload, positioned by the user and / or manufacturer to be carried on an aerial vehicle and preferably being a munition, and at least one body that enables the mounting of the payloads onto the aerial vehicle and the release of the payloads from the aerial vehicle either upon a command transmitted by the user and / or operator or autonomously. The payload release mechanism comprises at least one cartridge located on the body, which explodes upon being triggered by the user and / or operator in order to generate the energy that will enable the release of the payloads from the body. As a result of the explosion of the cartridges, a high-pressure fluid is released and enables the payloads to be released from the body. Preferably, the payloads are released from the body by means of the fluid, which is a high-pressure gas. The transmission of the fluid released after the explosion of the cartridges is provided through a transmission line on the body. The payload release mechanism comprises at least one piston positioned to remain on the payload and connected to the other end of the transmission line on the body, the one end of the transmission line being connected to the cartridges. The high-pressure fluid released by the explosion of the cartridges is conveyed on the body through the transmission line and delivered to the piston. The piston, actuated by the fluid so as to contact the payload, pushes the payload and ensures its release from the body. At least one orifice (aperture) is located on the transmission line and between the transmission line and the piston. In this way, the fluid released as a result of the explosion of the cartridges and conveyed in the transmission line can be pressurized before being delivered to the piston. As a result of the cartridges being detonated upon a command transmitted by the user or autonomously, a plurality of particles are present within the fluid due to the explosion reaction occurring therein.

[0010] The payload release mechanism subject to the invention comprises at least one filter positioned between the piston and the orifice, thereby enabling the separation of the particles present in the high-pressure fluid before being delivered to the piston. By means of the filter, which is partially conical in form, the fluid entering the filter through the orifice moves angularly and creates a vortex before being delivered to the piston. During the movement of the fluid within the conical filter, the particles contained in the fluid can be separated from the fluid under the effect of the centrifugal force to which they are exposed. In this way, by ensuring that the particles in the fluid delivered to the piston are almost completely separated, possible damage that the particles may cause to the piston and the piston operating mechanism is prevented. The particles that would hinder the continuous operation of the piston can be separated under the effect of centrifugal force before the fluid reaches the piston.

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one inlet port in the form of an aperture on the surface of the filter, located so as to allow the fluid to be conveyed from the orifice into the filter, and at least one outlet port in the form of an aperture positioned on the filter closer to the lower surface of the filter so as to enable the fluid to be conveyed from the filter to the piston. The particles within the fluid pressurized and conveyed into the filter through the inlet port are separated under inertial effect due to the conical and / or narrowing geometric form of the filter. The fluid separated from the particles is conveyed to the piston through the outlet port.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one guide plate positioned on the inner wall of the filter, extending from the inner wall of the filter toward the inside of the filter. By means of the guide plate, the fluid delivered under high pressure into the filter from the inlet port is enabled to advance toward the outlet port in such a way as to form a specific flow pattern. The guide plate is arranged in a spiral form between the inlet port and the outlet port so as to be compatible with the conical filter. Due to the flow pattern of the fluid on the guide plate, the particles contained in the fluid are subjected to centrifugal force and are separated. The separated particles are collected at the base of the guide plate.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a cyclone-type filter. The guide plate located on the inner surface of the cyclone filter extends along the filter in accordance with the cyclone form and is almost spiral in shape. In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises an x-axis located above the inlet port, passing through the center of the inlet port and parallel to the direction in which the orifice extends on the transmission line, and a z-axis located on the piston, passing approximately through the center of the piston and parallel to the direction in which the piston extends. The payload release mechanism comprises a first guide plate extending from the inner wall of the filter toward the inside of the filter and positioned so as to remain below the x-axis. The first guide plate extends from the inner wall of the filter toward the inner space of the filter so as to remain below the inlet port. The payload release mechanism further comprises a second guide plate extending from the inner surface of the filter toward the inner space of the filter and positioned below the first guide plate so as to be closer to the outlet port. Guide plates are positioned between the first guide plate and the second guide plate, extending from the inner wall of the filter toward the inner space of the filter along the z-axis. In this way, the advancement of the fluid between the first guide plate and the second guide plate is provided along the guide plates forming a spiral form. The guide plates between the first guide plate and the second guide plate are positioned along the z-axis at a predetermined distance from one another. Along the z-axis, from the first guide plate toward the second guide plate, each guide plate extends from the inner wall of the filter toward the inner surface of the filter so as to form an inclination or angular orientation with respect to the x-axis predetermined by the user or the manufacturer. In this way, while the fluid advances from the first guide plate toward the second guide plate, the vortex effect on the inclined surfaces formed by each guide plate along the z-axis is increased. Thus, the separation of the particles under the effect of centrifugal force from the fluid through the vortex flow pattern and their collection on the guide plate is carried out more effectively. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the guide plates located between the first guide plate and the second guide plate extend from the inner wall of the filter toward the inner space of the filter such that, as they progress from the first guide plate toward the second guide plate, each forms a different angle or inclination with respect to the x-axis than the preceding one. In this way, the vortex effect of the fluid inside the filter along the z-axis is increased.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises guide plates on the surface of which an adhesive layer is formed so as to ensure the retention of the particles separated from the fluid. In this way, the adhesion of the particles separated from the fluid by the vortex effect and / or the effect of centrifugal force to the surface of the guide plate is ensured.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a base positioned within the filter below the outlet port, the base being the inner surface of the conical end of the filter. By means of the inertial effect resulting from the pressure drop to which the fluid is subjected after the surface of the second guide plate and before reaching the outlet port, the particles are separated from the fluid. The second guide plate is positioned on the inner wall of the filter so as to leave a distance between the second guide plate and the outlet port. In this way, the particles that are not separated along the guide plate are separated after the second guide plate and collected on the base, and the fluid passes through the outlet port and is delivered to the piston.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one cover mounted on the filter in a removable manner by the user and / or manufacturer, enabling the user and / or manufacturer to access the interior of the filter without requiring disassembly of the body. The cover is positioned on the filter in a partially conical form so as to cut off the contact of the filter with the outside.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a cover tip, which is the end of the conical cover extending into the filter and located on the z-axis. The cover tip is positioned inside the filter so as to be partially opposite the inlet port. In this way, the vortex effect of the fluid delivered from the orifice into the filter is increased.

[0018] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one orifice outlet aperture located on the orifice so as to be form -compatible and opposite to the inlet port, enabling the fluid to be delivered from the transmission line into the filter. The orifice outlet aperture has a partially rectangular cross-sectional geometry so as to be formcompatible with the inlet port. In this way, the fluid is conveyed from the orifice into the filter without loss.

[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one carrying apparatus, in hook form at its end, enabling the payload to be mounted on the body by the user and / or manufacturer in a removable manner. The payload release mechanism further comprises at least one carrying apparatus piston (slave piston) located on the body in connection with the carrying apparatus, which is actuated by the fluid released as a result of the cartridges being detonated by the user and / or autonomously, thereby allowing the carrying apparatus to rotate around the point where it is connected to the body and enabling the payload to be released. The carrying apparatus piston is positioned on the body between the carrying apparatus and the transmission line and is actuated by the fluid delivered from the transmission line after the cartridges are detonated. The carrying apparatus piston is actuated by the fluid independently of the piston, thereby rotating the carrying apparatus and enabling the release of the payload. As a result of the fluid, filtered and delivered, actuating the piston, the released payloads are pushed and / or discharged away from the body.

[0020] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one combustion chamber located on the body, preferably being the release mechanism, in which the cartridges are housed and in which the explosion of the cartridges takes place upon being triggered by the user and / or autonomously. The cartridges are detonated within the combustion chamber by being triggered through a firing pin upon a command transmitted by the user and / or autonomously.

[0021] A payload release mechanism realized to achieve the purpose of this invention is shown in the accompanying figures, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 - A side view of the body and the payload.

[0023] Figure 2 - A side view of the transmission line.

[0024] Figure 3 - A side view of the x-axis, the z-axis, the piston, and the filter.

[0025] Figure 4 - A side view of the combustion chamber and the carrying apparatus piston.

[0026] Figure 5 - A perspective view of the first guide plate and the inlet port.

[0027] Figure 6 - A perspective view of the filter, the outlet port, and the second guide plate.

[0028] Figure 7 - A top view of the guide plate, the base, and the filter.

[0029] Figure 8 - A side view of the orifice outlet aperture and the cover tip.

[0030] Figure 9 - A perspective view of the first guide plate and the second guide plate.

[0031] The components in the figures are individually numbered, and the correspondences of these numbers are given below.

[0032] 1 . Payload Release Mechanism

[0033] 2. Body

[0034] 3. Cartridge

[0035] 4. Transmission Line

[0036] 5. Piston

[0037] 5001 . Carrying Apparatus Piston 6. Orifice

[0038] 6001 .Orifice Outlet Aperture

[0039] 7. Filter

[0040] 8. Inlet Port

[0041] 9. Outlet Port

[0042] 10. Guide Plate

[0043] 1001 . First Guide Plate

[0044] 1002. Second Guide Plate

[0045] 1 1 . Base

[0046] 12. Cover

[0047] 1201 .Cover Tip

[0048] 13. Carrying Apparatus

[0049] 14. Combustion Chamber

[0050] 15. Firing Pin

[0051] (B) Payload

[0052] (G) Fluid

[0053] (P) Particle

[0054] (X) X-axis

[0055] (Z) Z-axis

[0056] The payload release mechanism comprises at least one payload (B) positioned on the aerial vehicle by the user and / or manufacturer, at least one body (2) located on the aerial vehicle and enabling the release of the payloads (B) from the aerial vehicle, at least one cartridge (3) located on the body (2) and exploding upon being triggered by the user, at least one fluid (G) released by the explosion of the cartridges (3) and enabling the payloads (B) to be released from the body (2), at least one transmission line (4) located on the body (2) so as to allow the fluid (G) to be conveyed on the body (2), at least one piston (5) located on the body (2) so as to be in connection with the transmission line (4) and between the transmission line (4) and the payload (B), which is being actuated by the fluid (G) conveyed through the transmission line (4) so as to push the payload (B) and thereby enabling the payload (B) to be released from the aerial vehicle, at least one orifice (aperture) (6) located on the transmission line (4) so as to allow the fluid (G) conveyed in the transmission line (4) to be delivered to the pistons (5) under pressure, and a plurality of particles (P) present within the fluid (G) as a result of the explosion of the cartridges (3).

[0057] The payload release mechanism (1 ) subject to the invention comprises at least one filter (7) positioned between the piston (5) and the orifice (6), the filter (7) being partially conical in form, thereby enabling the particles (P) contained in the fluid (G) delivered from the orifice (6) to be separated under the effect of centrifugal force and allowing the fluid (G) to be transferred to the piston (5), thereby enabling the piston (5) to operate in a continuous manner.

[0058] The payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one cartridge (3) located on the body (2), the cartridge (3) exploding upon being triggered by the user and / or operator in order to generate the energy that enables the release of the payloads (B) from the body (2). As a result of the explosion of the cartridges (3), a high-pressure fluid (G) is released, thereby enabling the payloads (B), preferably munitions, to be released from the body (2). The transmission of the fluid (G) released after the explosion of the cartridges (3) on the body (2) is provided through the transmission line (4). The payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one piston (5) located on the payload (B) and on the body (2) so as to be connected to the other end of the transmission line (4), one end of which is connected to the cartridges (3). The high- pressure fluid (G) released by the explosion of the cartridges (3) is conveyed on the body (2) through the transmission line (4) and delivered to the piston (5). The piston (5), actuated by the fluid (G) so as to contact the payload (B), pushes the payload (B) and ensures its release from the body (2). At least one orifice (6) is located on the transmission line (4) and between the transmission line (4) and the piston (5). In this way, the fluid (G) released as a result of the explosion of the cartridges (3) and conveyed in the transmission line (4) can be pressurized before being delivered to the piston (5). A plurality of particles (P) are present in the fluid (G) released as a result of the cartridges (3) being detonated by a command transmitted by the user or autonomously (Figure 1 ).

[0059] It comprises at least one filter (7) positioned between the piston (5) and the orifice (6), thereby enabling the particles (P) contained in the high-pressure fluid (G) to be separated from the fluid before being delivered to the piston (5). By means of the filter (7), which is partially conical in form, the fluid (G) entering the filter (7) from the orifice (6) creates a vortex due to irregular flow before being delivered to the piston (5). During the movement of the fluid (G) within the conical filter (7), the particles (P) contained in the fluid (G) can be separated from the fluid (G) under the effect of the centrifugal force to which they are subjected. In this way, by ensuring that the particles (P) in the fluid (G) delivered to the piston (5) are almost completely separated, possible damage that the particles (P) may cause to the piston (5) is prevented (Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4).

[0060] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one inlet port (8) in the form of an aperture located on the filter (7) so as to be opposite the orifice (6), allowing the fluid (G) to be delivered from the orifice (6) into the filter (7); at least one outlet port (9) in the form of an aperture located on the filter (7), allowing the fluid (G) entering the filter (7) through the inlet port (8) to be separated from the particles (P) and delivered to the piston (5); and the filter (7), which has a conical form, enabling the fluid (G) introduced through the inlet port (8) to be separated from the particles (P) under inertial force and to be delivered to the piston (5) through the outlet port (9). At least one inlet port (8) in the form of an aperture is located on the surface of the filter (7) so as to allow the fluid (G) to be delivered from the orifice (6) into the filter (7). At least one outlet port (9) in the form of an aperture is located on the filter (7) closer to the lower surface of the filter (7) so as to enable the fluid (G) to be conveyed from the filter (7) to the piston (5). The filter (7) has a conical and / or narrowing geometric form. In this way, the particles (P) in the fluid (G) are separated under inertial effect. The fluid (G) separated from the particles (P) is conveyed to the piston (5) through the outlet port (9).

[0061] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one guide plate (10) located on the inner wall of the filter (7), extending in a spiral form between the inlet port (8) and the outlet port (9), thereby enabling the fluid (G) delivered into the filter (7) from the inlet port (8) to be conveyed to the outlet port (9) and allowing the particles (P) to be separated from the fluid (G) and collected on the guide plate (10) under the effect of pressure variation and / or centrifugal force occurring during the conveyance of the fluid (G). By means of the guide plate (10), the fluid (G) delivered under high pressure into the filter (7) from the inlet port (8) is enabled to advance toward the outlet port (9) in such a way as to form a specific flow pattern. The guide plate (10) is arranged in a spiral form between the inlet port (8) and the outlet port (9) so as to be compatible with the conical filter (7). In this way, due to the flow pattern formed, the particles (P) contained in the fluid (G) are subjected to centrifugal force and are separated. The separated particles (P) are collected at the base of the guide plate (10).

[0062] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises a cyclone filter (7). The guide plate (10) located on the inner surface of the cyclone filter (7) extends along the filter (7) in accordance with the cyclone form and forms an almost spiral shape. In this way, the particles (P) contained in the fluid (G) can be separated by centrifugal force.

[0063] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises an x-axis (X) located above the inlet port (8) and parallel to the direction in which the orifice (6) extends, a z-axis (Z) located on the piston (5) and parallel to the direction in which the piston (5) extends, a first guide plate (1001 ) extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) below the x-axis (X), a second guide plate (1002) extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) so as to remain above the outlet port (9), and a plurality of guide plates (10) located along the z-axis (Z) between the first guide plate (1001 ) and the second guide plate (1002), each extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) at an angular orientation with respect to the x-axis (X), thereby increasing the vortex effect of the fluid (G) and enabling the particles (P) to be separated and collected thereon. Guide plates (10) are located between the first guide plate (1001 ) and the second guide plate (1002), extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inner space of the filter (7) along the z-axis (Z). In this way, the advancement of the fluid between the first guide plate (1001 ) and the second guide plate (1002) is provided along the guide plates (10) forming a spiral form. Along the z-axis (Z), from the first guide plate (1001 ) toward the second guide plate (1002), each guide plate (10) extends from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) so as to form an inclination or angular orientation with respect to the x-axis (X) predetermined by the user. In this way, while the fluid (G) advances from the first guide plate (1001 ) toward the second guide plate (1002), the vortex effect is increased on the guide plates (10), each forming an inclined surface along the z-axis (Z). Thus, the particles (P) under the effect of centrifugal force are separated from the fluid (G) through the vortex flow pattern and are collected on the guide plate (10) (Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 9).

[0064] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises guide plates (10) on the surface of which an adhesive is applied by the user so as to allow the adhesion of the particles (P) separated by the vortex effect. In this way, the particles (P) separated from the fluid (G) by the vortex effect and / or by the effect of centrifugal force are enabled to adhere to the surface of the first guide plate (1001 ), the second guide plate (1002), and / or the guide plate (10).

[0065] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one base (11 ) located inside the filter (7) at the end of the filter (7), allowing the particles (P) to be collected thereon by the vortex effect, and an outlet port (9) located on the surface of the filter (7) between the base (11 ) and the second guide plate (1002), thereby enabling the fluid (G) to be separated from the particles (P) collected on the base (1 1 ) under the pressure variation resulting from the inertial effect and to be delivered to the piston (5). The second guide plate (1002) is positioned on the inner wall of the filter (7) so as to leave a distance between the second guide plate (1002) and the outlet port (9). In this way, the particles (P) that cannot be separated along the guide plate (10) are separated after the second guide plate (1002) and collected on the base (11 ), and the fluid is conveyed to the piston (5) through the outlet port (9) (Figure 7).

[0066] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one cover (12), positioned on the body (2) so as to remain on the filter (7), and removably mounted on the filter (7), thereby allowing the user to access the filter (7). The cover (12) is positioned on the filter (7) in a partially conical form. In this way, the user and / or manufacturer is enabled to access the interior of the filter (7) without requiring the disassembly of the body (2) (Figure 3).

[0067] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises a cover tip (1201 ) located on the cover (12) on the z-axis (Z) so as to be opposite the inlet port (8), thereby increasing the vortex effect of the high-pressure fluid (G) delivered into the filter (7). When the cover (12) is mounted on the body (2), the cover tip (1201 ) is positioned inside the filter (7) so as to be partially opposite the inlet port (8). In this way, the vortex effect of the fluid (G) delivered from the orifice (6) into the filter (7) is increased (Figure 8).

[0068] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one orifice outlet aperture (6001 ), rectangular in cross-section and located on the orifice (6) so as to be form-compatible with the inlet port (8), enabling the fluid (G) to be pressurized and transferred from the transmission line (4) into the filter (7). The orifice outlet aperture (6001 ) has a partially rectangular cross-sectional geometry so as to be form-compatible with the inlet port (8). In this way, the fluid (G) is conveyed from the orifice (6) into the filter (7) without loss.

[0069] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one carrying apparatus (13) enabling the payload (B) to be removably mounted on the body (2), and at least one carrying apparatus piston (5001 ) located on the body (2) in connection with the carrying apparatus (13), the carrying apparatus piston (5001 ) allowing the carrying apparatus (13) to be released upon the cartridge (3) being triggered by the user. The carrying apparatus piston (5001 ) is located on the body (2) between the carrying apparatus (13) and the transmission line (4) and is actuated by the fluid (G) delivered from the transmission line (4) after the cartridges (3) are detonated. The carrying apparatus piston (5001 ) is actuated by the fluid (G) independently of the piston (5) and allows the carrying apparatus (13) to rotate, thereby enabling the payload (B) to be released. The released payloads (B) are pushed away from and / or discharged from the body (2) as a result of the piston (5) being actuated by the fluid (G) delivered through the filter (7) (Figure 4).

[0070] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one combustion chamber (14) located on the body (2), in which the cartridges (3) are housed and in which the explosion of the cartridges (3) takes place, and at least one firing pin (15) located in the combustion chamber (14), enabling the cartridges (3) to be detonated upon a command transmitted by the user. By means of the combustion chamber (14), the combustion reaction generated by the explosion of the cartridges (3) takes place in such a way that it does not affect the body (2). The cartridges (3) are detonated by being triggered through the firing pin (15) located in the combustion chamber (14) upon a command transmitted by the user and / or autonomously (Figure 4).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A payload release mechanism (1 ), comprising at least one payload (B) positioned on the aerial vehicle by the user and / or manufacturer; at least one body (2) located on the aerial vehicle and enabling the release of the payloads (B) from the aerial vehicle; at least one cartridge (3) located on the body (2) and exploding upon being triggered by the user; at least one fluid (G) released by the explosion of the cartridges (3) and enabling the payloads (B) to be released from the body (2); at least one transmission line (4) located on the body (2) so as to allow the fluid (G) to be conveyed on the body (2); at least one piston (5) located on the body (2) so as to be in connection with the transmission line (4) and positioned between the transmission line (4) and the payload (B), which is being actuated by the fluid (G) conveyed through the transmission line (4) so as to push the payload (B) and thereby enabling the payload (B) to be released from the aerial vehicle; at least one orifice (6) located on the transmission line (4) so as to allow the fluid (G) conveyed in the transmission line (4) to be pressurized and delivered to the pistons (5); and a plurality of particles (P) present in the fluid (G) as a result of the explosion of the cartridges (3), characterized in that it comprises at least one filter (7) positioned between the piston (5) and the orifice (6), the filter (7) being partially conical in form, thereby enabling the particles (P) contained in the fluid (G) delivered from the orifice (6) to be separated under the effect of centrifugal force before the fluid (G) is transferred to the piston (5), and thereby allowing the piston (5) to operate continuously.

2. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one inlet port (8) in the form of an aperture located on the filter (7) so as to be opposite the orifice (6), allowing the fluid (G) to be delivered from the orifice (6) into the filter (7); at least one outlet port (9) in the form of an aperture located on the filter (7), allowing the fluid (G) entering the filter (7) through the inlet port (8) to be separated from the particles (P) and delivered to the piston (5); and the filter (7), which has a conical form, enabling the fluid (G) introduced through the inlet port (8) to be separated from the particles (P) under inertial force and to be delivered to the piston (5) through the outlet port (9).

3. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one guide plate (10) located on the inner wall of the filter (7), extending in a spiral form between the inlet port (8) and the outlet port (9), thereby enabling the fluid (G) delivered into the filter (7) from the inlet port (8) to be conveyed to the outlet port (9), and allowing the particles (P) to be separated from the fluid (G) and collected on the guide plate (10) under the effect of pressure variation and / or centrifugal force occurring during the conveyance of the fluid (G).

4. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filter (7) is a cyclone filter.

5. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that it comprises an x-axis (X) located above the inlet port (8) and parallel to the direction in which the orifice (6) extends, a z-axis (Z) located on the piston (5) and parallel to the direction in which the piston (5) extends, a first guide plate (1001 ) extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) below the x-axis (X), a second guide plate (1002) extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) so as to remain above the outlet port (9), and a plurality of guide plates (10) located along the z-axis (Z) between the first guide plate (1001 ) and the second guide plate (1002), each extending from the inner wall of the filter (7) toward the inside of the filter (7) at an angular orientation with respect to the x-axis (X), thereby increasing the vortex effect of the fluid (G) and enabling the particles (P) to be separated and collected thereon.

6. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to any of claims 3-5, characterized in that the guide plates (10) have an adhesive applied to their surface by the user so as to allow the adhesion of the particles (P) separated by the vortex effect.

7. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to claim 5 or claim 6, characterized in that it comprises at least one base (1 1 ) located inside the filter (7) at the end of the filter (7), allowing the particles (P) to be collected thereon by the vortex effect, and an outlet port (9) located on the surface of the filter (7) between the base (11 ) and the second guide plate (1002), thereby enabling the fluid (G) to be separated from the particles (P) collected on the base (11 ) under the pressure variation resulting from the inertial effect and to be delivered to the piston (5).

8. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one cover (12), positioned on the body (2) so as to remain on the filter (7), removably mounted on the filter (7), thereby allowing the user to access the filter (7), the cover (12) being partially conical in form.

9. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises a cover tip (1201 ) located on the cover (12) on the z-axis (Z) so as to be opposite the inlet port (8), thereby increasing the vortex effect of the high-pressure fluid (G) delivered into the filter (7).

10. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to any of claims 2-9, characterized in that it comprises at least one orifice outlet aperture (6001 ), rectangular in cross-section andlocated on the orifice (6) so as to be form -compatible with the inlet port (8), enabling the fluid (G) to be pressurized and transferred from the transmission line (4) into the filter (7).

11. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one carrying apparatus (13) enabling the payload (B) to be removably mounted on the body (2), and at least one carrying apparatus piston (5001 ) located on the body (2) in connection with the carrying apparatus (13), the carrying apparatus piston (5001 ) allowing the carrying apparatus (13) to be released upon the cartridge (3) being triggered by the user.

12. The payload release mechanism (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one combustion chamber (14) located on the body (2), in which the cartridges (3) are housed and in which the explosion of the cartridges (3) takes place, and at least one firing pin (15) located in the combustion chamber (14), enabling the cartridges (3) to be detonated upon a command transmitted by the user.

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