A payload release mechanism

Abstract

The present invention relates at least one payload (B) positioned on an aircraft by a user and / or manufacturer; at least one body (2) that allows for the transport of the payload (B) on the aircraft; at least one hook (3), pivotally mounted on the body (2), onto which the payload (B) is attached for transport on the body (2) and / or jettisoning from the body (2); at least one main rotating element (4), pivotally supported on the body (2) so as to be connected with the hook (3), and which, upon being triggered, is rotatable about its pivot axis, thereby enabling the actuation of the hook (3); a plurality of triggering rods (5), pivotally connected at one end to the hook (3) and at the other end to the main rotating element (4), for transmitting motion to the hook (3) and causing its rotation upon the triggering of the main rotating element (4); at least one shaft (M), positioned within the body (2) and arranged to be actuated together with the main rotating element (4), and which, by being rotated by a user about its longitudinal axis, allows for the actuation of the main rotating element (4); a first connection point (6), located on the main rotating element (4), where the triggering rod (5) is mounted to the main rotating element (4); a second connection point (7), where the triggering rod (5) is pivotally supported on the hook (3); a first axis (F), on which the shaft (M) is located and which is the direction in which said shaft (M) extends on the body (2) and a second axis (S), which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis (F) and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body (2).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A PAYLOAD RELEASE MECHANISM

[0003] The present invention relates to a payload release mechanism that enables the release of payloads from an aircraft.

[0004] The separation of munition-type payloads from aircraft is accomplished using release equipment. The release mechanisms are equipped with hooks that allow for the carrying of munitions. The hooks on these release units are triggered and opened via pyrotechnic or pneumatic systems, thereby allowing the munitions to be jettisoned from the aircraft. Linkage mechanisms are used to position the hooks on the release unit in closed or open, and locked or free states. Multi-element linkage mechanisms are used to bring the hooks to an open / free state for loading a payload into them. Additionally, for the jettisoning or release of payloads carried by the hooks, the linkage mechanisms are triggered and actuated, the hooks are rotated, and the payloads are released. The linkage mechanisms are positioned in such a way that they are not triggered during the transport of the payload on the release unit, unless a command is issued by the user.

[0005] In United States patent document No. US3056623, which is part of the prior art, a load dropping system is disclosed. It is mentioned that the mechanism comprises an inverted T-shaped lever, which has a cross arm and is swingable on a shaft carried by plates. Additionally, the patent document includes a spring device for biasing the cross arm in one direction. The document mentions that an adjustable rod, which is movable towards a fixed stop, extends from each end of the said cross arm and is pivotally connected to those ends. Furthermore, it is described that as the axis of the rod connected to the stopped end of the cross arm passes through the shaft axis, the axis of the other rod passes in an over-center relationship with the shaft. Thereby, resistance is provided against any force applied axially on the rods in the direction that the shaft extends.

[0006] A payload release mechanism developed in accordance with the present invention ensures that the release systems securely retain the payloads on the aircraft for a duration predetermined by the user and / or manufacturer.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to enable payloads of different sizes to be carried on an aircraft with the same release system.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to ensure effective motion transfer for the actuation of the mechanisms located on the release system. Another object of the present invention is to provide redundancy for the purpose of ensuring the actuation of the mechanisms on the release system.

[0009] A payload release mechanism, as defined in the first claim and the claims dependent thereon to achieve the object of the invention, comprises a payload which is positioned on the aircraft by the user and / or manufacturer and is preferably a munition. The payload release mechanism comprises a body, which is preferably a release unit, that allows for the transport of payloads on the aircraft. The transport of payloads on the body is provided by means of hooks. The hooks are mounted so as to be rotatable about their mounting point on the body. The payload release mechanism comprises at least one main rotating element, which is mounted on the body and is rotatable about its connection point on the body when triggered by the user and / or manufacturer. The main rotating element is mounted on the body so as to be connected with the hook. Thus, when the main rotating element is triggered, the hook can also be rotated about its pivot point on the body. The rotation of the hook, resulting from the triggering of the main rotating element, is accomplished by plurality of triggering rods. The triggering rod is pivotally mounted to the main rotating element at one end and to the hook at the other end. In this way, with the rotation of the main rotating element about its connection point on the body, the triggering rod is actuated, thereby causing the hook to rotate about its pivot point on the body. The payload release mechanism comprises at least one shaft positioned within the body and connected to the main rotating element. The shaft is configured such that, upon being triggered mechanically or autonomously by the user and / or manufacturer, it rotates about its longitudinal axis, thereby causing the simultaneous rotation of the main rotating element. The shaft is preferably positioned on the body so as to be integral with the main rotating element. The triggering rod is pivotally mounted at one end to the main rotating element at a first connection point. At its other end, the triggering rod is mounted to the hook at a second connection point. The triggering rod is pivotally mounted at both its ends. In this way, the rotation of the hook is enabled as a result of the actuation of the main rotating element. The payload release mechanism comprises a first axis, which is the same as or parallel to the direction in which the shaft extends on the body and on which the shaft is located; and a second axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis and parallel to the direction in which the body extends.

[0010] The payload release mechanism subject to the invention comprises hooks positioned on the body to the right and left of the shaft, with the shaft being located on the body between said hooks. On the body, a first triggering element and a second triggering element are located, positioned opposite each other and symmetrical to one another with respect to the first axis. The first triggering element and the second triggering element are pivotally mounted at one end to the hooks and at the other end to the main rotating element. The second triggering element is pivotally mounted onto the main rotating element via a third connection point. The first triggering element, on the other hand, is pivotally mounted onto the main rotating element via a first connection point. The second triggering element is pivotally mounted at its other end to the hook that is closer to it relative to the shaft, at a fourth connection point. The payload release mechanism comprises at least one triggering point in the form of a recess, which is integral with the shaft and located at the end of the shaft where the main rotating element is situated; said point allows for the rotation of the shaft and, simultaneously, the main rotating element by a user. In the locked state (I), the triggering point, the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, and the fourth connection point are all positioned so as to be co-linear. In the locked state (I), while the hooks are in a downwardfacing position, each of the triggering point, first connection point, second connection point, third connection point, and fourth connection point is positioned and aligned on the body at a substantially equal distance from the second axis. In this way, the hooks are compactly positioned on the body while still allowing them to perform their rotational movement from their connection points.

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a plurality of rotation points, which are the points where the hooks are pivoted on the body and about which the hooks can rotate as a result of the shaft being triggered by the user and / or autonomously. As a result of the shaft being rotated by being triggered via the triggering point by the user and / or autonomously, the main rotating element rotates together with the shaft about its connection point. The triggering elements, which are actuated together with the rotating element, move by pushing the second connection point and the fourth connection point in a direction parallel to the second axis. With the linear movement of the second and fourth connection points, the hooks in turn move by rotating about their rotation points where they are mounted on the body. The first triggering element and / or the second triggering element are pivoted on the second connection point and the fourth connection point. These are points on the hooks, distinct from the point where the hooks are pivotally mounted on the body, and they provide for the transmission of a pushing or pulling force to the hooks. The linear movement of the second and fourth connection points, which results from the rotation of the main rotating element, is achieved by means of the first and second triggering elements, which have an eccentric form. For the purpose of compactly positioning the hooks, in the locked state (I), the first connection point is positioned such that the triggering point is located between it and the second connection point, and the third connection point is positioned such that the triggering point is also located between it and the fourth connection point. Thanks to the triggering rods, which are substantially S-shaped (S-link), the hooks can be moved from the locked state (I) to a different position by being rotated.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a redundant rotating element, which is connected to the other end of the shaft, opposite the main rotating element. The redundant rotating element is mounted on the shaft so as to rotate simultaneously with the main rotating element and in conjugate directions. The payload release mechanism comprises a plurality of redundant triggering rods, which are pivotally mounted at one end to the redundant rotating element and at the other end to the hooks, and are positioned on the body opposite the first and / or second triggering elements. In this way, as a result of the shaft's rotation being triggered by the user or autonomously, the redundant triggering rods move simultaneously and conjugately with the primary triggering elements, thereby ensuring the rotation of the hook about its mounting point on the body. Furthermore, the redundant triggering rods provide redundancy for the first and / or second triggering rods. Additionally, the main and redundant triggering rods are connected opposite each other, at one end to the hooks and at the other end to the main rotating element and the redundant rotating element, respectively. In this way, the load transferred to the body during the transport of the payload can be distributed. The loads can be transferred by being distributed not only through rods in a single direction but through rods located in multiple directions.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one synchronization rod, which is mounted at one end to the first and / or second triggering rods and at the other end to the redundant triggering rod, and is positioned substantially parallel to the first axis. By means of the synchronization rod, it is ensured that as a result of the actuation of the main and / or redundant rotating elements, the primary and redundant triggering rods move in a synchronized, simultaneous, and conjugate manner.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one narrow-mouthed hook, which is pivotally mounted on the body so as to be connected with the main hook. The narrow-mouthed hook is pivotally mounted on the body via a rotation point. A main transmission rod is provided, which is mounted at one end to the second connection point on the hook, and at the other end to the narrow-mouthed hook. By means of the main transmission rod, as a result of the actuation of the shaft by the user and / or autonomously, the narrow-mouthed hook is rotated together with the adjacent hook about its pivot point on the body. The rotation of the narrow-mouthed hook is achieved by linearly pushing the tip of said hook in the same direction as the second connection point. In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a first plane of symmetry, which passes through the first axis and divides the body into two parts that are substantially symmetrical with respect to the first axis and a second plane of symmetry, which is located on the body, passes through the second axis, is perpendicular to the first plane of symmetry, and divides the body into two substantially symmetrical parts. The narrow-mouthed hooks are also positioned on the body so as to be symmetrical or mirror-symmetrical to each other with respect to the first plane of symmetry. The narrow-mouthed hooks, located on the body to the right and left of the shaft, are connected to the main hooks by means of the main transmission rods. The payload release mechanism comprises a plurality of narrow-mouthed hook rotation points, which are the pivot points where the narrow-mouthed hooks are mounted to the body and about which said hooks are rotated when the main transmission rod is triggered by the actuation of the shaft. On the narrow-mouthed hook, there is a narrow-mouthed hook connection point, which is the point where the main transmission rod is pivotally mounted to the narrow-mouthed hook. Following the triggering of the shaft by the user or autonomously, the narrow-mouthed hook is rotated as a result of the main transmission rod pushing the narrow-mouthed hook connection point in a direction away from the shaft. In the locked state (I), the narrow-mouthed hook connection point, the triggering point, the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, and the fourth connection point are all positioned so as to be co-linear. In the locked state (I), while the hooks are in a downwardfacing position, each of the narrow-mouthed hook connection point, the triggering point, the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, and the fourth connection point is positioned and aligned on the body at a substantially equal distance from the second axis. In this way, the hooks are compactly housed within the body while in the locked state (I), yet remain capable of being actuated.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one wide-mouthed hook, which is pivotally mounted on the body so as to be connected with the narrow-mouthed hook. The wide-mouthed hook is pivotally mounted on the body via a widemouthed hook rotation point. Following the actuation of the shaft, the wide-mouthed hook is rotated about the wide-mouthed hook rotation point. This rotation is caused by the support transmission rod pushing the wide-mouthed hook connection point. The support transmission rod is pivotally connected at one end to the wide-mouthed hook connection point and at the other end to the narrow-mouthed hook connection point. The actuation of the wide-mouthed hook together with the narrow-mouthed hook and the main hooks, in a manner that is either simultaneous or sequential is provided by the support transmission rod following the triggering of the shaft. In the locked state (I), there are multiple wide-mouthed hooks positioned on the body, which are in mirror symmetry to each other with respect to the first plane of symmetry, are located on the right and left of the shaft, and are equidistant from said shaft. Both of the wide-mouthed hooks, which are located on the body so as to be equidistant from the shaft, are connected to the narrow-mouthed hooks by means of the support transmission rods via the wide-mouthed hook connection points. In the locked state (I), while the hooks are in a downward-facing position, each of the wide-mouthed hook connection points, the narrowmouthed hook connection point, the triggering point, the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, and the fourth connection point are positioned and aligned on the body at a substantially equal distance from the second axis. In this way, the hooks are compactly housed within the body while in the locked state (I), yet remain capable of being actuated. The wide-mouthed hook and / or the narrow-mouthed hook are different types of hooks that are preferably used to accommodate different types of payloads.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one redundant support transmission rod, which is pivotally mounted at one end to the narrowmouthed hook connection point and at the other end to the wide-mouthed hook connection point, and is actuated simultaneously with the primary support transmission rod. The redundant support transmission rod is mounted to the narrow-mouthed and wide-mouthed hook connection points in such a way that it is in mirror symmetry with the primary support transmission rod with respect to the second plane of symmetry. Multiple narrow-mouthed hook connection points are positioned on the narrow-mouthed hook, opposite one another and located at the upper end of said hook. Multiple wide-mouthed hook connection points are positioned on the wide-mouthed hook, opposite one another and located at the upper end of said hook. In this way, the redundant support transmission rod allows for the distribution of the load on the body and provides redundancy for the primary support transmission rod against any system failure.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one synchronization rod, which is mounted at one end to the support transmission rod and at the other end to the redundant support transmission rod, and is positioned substantially parallel to the first axis. By means of the synchronization rod, it is ensured that as a result of the actuation of the main and / or redundant rotating elements, the support transmission rods and the redundant support transmission rods move in a synchronized, simultaneous, and conjugate manner. Multiple synchronization rods are located on the body, positioned on the right and left of the shaft, with each rod being located between a support transmission rod and a redundant support transmission rod.

[0018] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a shaft located on the body, which is coaxial with the main rotating element. The main rotating element and the shaft are integrally connected, and with the actuation of the shaft, the main rotating element is also rotated simultaneously. At least one bracket is located on the shaft and extends from the shaft toward the inside of the body. The bracket enables the mounting of equipment onto the shaft, which in turn allows the shaft to be triggered by the user. The body further comprises at least one stabilizing shaft, which is removably mounted to the bracket at one end and mounted to the inside of the body at the other end. At least one spring is located on the stabilizing shaft, positioned so as to partially surround the shaft's surface. On the end of the stabilizing shaft that extends into the body, a compression rod is located such that it can be moved by being rotated on the stabilizing shaft. In this way, by the user moving the compression rod on the stabilizing shaft, the amount of compression of the spring on said shaft is adjusted. The amount of spring compression varies according to the type of payload to be carried on the body and is determined by the user. With the compressed spring, the amount of force that ensures the rotating element and / or the first rotating element remains in the locked state can be increased. In this way, by further compressing the spring by means of the compression rod, the amount of counter-force generated against the force that would cause the rotating element to switch from the locked state (I) to the free state (II) is increased. This prevents the first and / or second rotating elements from being triggered without a command from the user.

[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one lug, located on the payload, which allows for the transport of the payload on the body by being engaged by the hooks, narrow-mouthed hooks, and / or wide-mouthed hooks. In the locked state (I), the hooks, wide-mouthed hooks, and / or narrow-mouthed hooks are positioned so as to engage the lugs. The payload release mechanism comprises a free state, which is reached by the rotation of the main rotating element and / or the redundant rotating element as a result of the shaft being rotated via the triggering point. During the transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II), the spring, which is connected to the shaft by means of the bracket, is compressed. In this way, when the triggering force from the user and / or an autonomous system is withdrawn, the payload release mechanism automatically returns to the locked state (I). The hooks, narrow-mouthed hooks, and wide-mouthed hooks transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II) by being rotated by means of the first triggering element, second triggering element, redundant triggering rod, main transmission rod, support transmission rod, and / or redundant support transmission rod. While in the locked state (I), the tips of the hooks, narrowmouthed hooks, and wide-mouthed hooks are located substantially completely inside the lug; when transitioned to the free state (II), they are withdrawn from within the lug. In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a shaft that rotates from the locked state (I) as a result of being triggered by the user and / or autonomously. With the rotation of the shaft, the bracket, which is located on and is integral with the shaft, also rotates and compresses the spring to which it is connected. Simultaneously, with the rotation of the shaft, the main rotating element and / or the redundant main rotating element are rotated about the first axis (F) at their connection point on the shaft. By means of the first triggering element, the second triggering element, and / or the redundant triggering rod which have an eccentric form the rotation of the main and / or redundant rotating elements causes the hooks to be rotated and brought to the free state (II). With the rotation of the main hooks, the main transmission rod pushes the narrow-mouthed hook connection point in a direction away from the shaft, thereby causing the narrow-mouthed hook to rotate and transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II).

[0020] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a support transmission rod and / or a redundant support transmission rod, which allows the wide-mouthed hook to transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II) by pushing the wide-mouthed hook connection point in a direction away from the shaft as a result of the rotation of the narrowmouthed hooks. When the rotational force applied via the triggering point is terminated either by a command from the user or by being autonomously released the main rotating element, the redundant rotating element, the hooks, the narrow-mouthed hooks, and the wide-mouthed hooks automatically return from the free state (II) to the locked state (I) by means of the spring. Thus, when a payload, which is preferably a munition, is loaded onto the body, which is preferably a release unit, the hooks, narrow-mouthed hooks, and wide-mouthed hooks are maintained in the locked state (I) unless a force is applied by a user or an autonomous trigger. As the hooks, narrow-mouthed hooks, and wide-mouthed hooks return from the free state (II) to the locked state (I), the first triggering element, the redundant triggering rod, and the second triggering element, which are eccentric in form, are also brought to the locked state (I) by being rotated. Thanks to their eccentric and substantially S-shaped geometries, the first triggering element, the redundant triggering rod, and the second triggering element, while being rotated by the main and / or redundant rotating elements, can trigger the second and fourth connection points to move linearly.

[0021] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises at least one cartridge, located on the body, which detonates upon being triggered either by a command from the user or autonomously. The detonation of the cartridge(s) generates a high-pressure fluid. The fluid allows for the triggering of the hooks into the free state and provides the force to jettison the payload from the body. The cartridges detonate within a combustion chamber located on the body. The fluid, which is the high-pressure gas generated from the detonation of the cartridges, is transported out of the combustion chamber by means of a transmission channel. At the other end of the transmission channel, at least one piston is mounted so as to be movable up and down. In this way, the high-pressure fluid that enters the transmission channel from the combustion chamber exits from the other end, actuating the piston in an upward direction. As the piston moves upwards, it causes the rotation of the main rotating element and / or the redundant rotating element, together with the shaft. In this way, the hooks, narrow-mouthed hooks, and wide-mouthed hooks transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II), disengaging from the lugs and providing for the release of the payload. As a result of the fluid that actuates the piston losing its pressure, the piston moves downwards due to the force applied by the spring to the main and / or redundant rotating elements. Thus, the hooks, narrow-mouthed hooks, and / or wide-mouthed hooks return to the locked state (I).

[0022] A payload release mechanism, realized to achieve the object of the invention, is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein;

[0023] Figure 1 - A side view of the payload release mechanism.

[0024] Figure 2 - A side view of the body, the payload, and the lug.

[0025] Figure 3 - A perspective view of the first triggering element, the second triggering element, the redundant triggering rod, the redundant rotating element, and the compression rod.

[0026] Figure 4 - A perspective view of the wide-mouthed hook connection point, the synchronization rod, the redundant support transmission rod, the narrow-mouthed hook connection point, the main transmission rod, the stabilizing shaft, the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, the fourth connection point, the main rotating element, and the spring in the locked state.

[0027] Figure 5 - A perspective view of the wide-mouthed hook connection point, the narrow-mouthed hook connection point, the first connection point, the second connection point, the third connection point, the fourth connection point, and the main rotating element in the free state.

[0028] Figure 6 - A top view of the first triggering element, the second triggering element, the shaft, the bracket, the redundant rotating element, and the main rotating element.

[0029] Figure 7 - A top view of the first axis, the second axis, and the shaft.

[0030] Figure 8 - A front view of the first plane of symmetry and the body. Figure 9 - A side view of the second plane of symmetry, the cartridge, and the combustion chamber.

[0031] Figure 10 - A perspective view of the fluid, the transmission channel, and the piston.

[0032] The components in the drawings are individually numbered, and the parts corresponding to these numbers are listed below.

[0033] 1. Payload Release Mechanism

[0034] 2. Body

[0035] 3. Hook

[0036] 301. Narrow-Mouthed Hook

[0037] 302. Wide- Mouthed Hook

[0038] 4. Main Rotating Element

[0039] 401. Redundant Rotating Element

[0040] 5. Triggering Rod

[0041] 501. First Triggering Rod

[0042] 502. Second Triggering Rod

[0043] 503. Main Transmission Rod

[0044] 504. Support Transmission Rod

[0045] 5001. Redundant Triggering Rod

[0046] 5002. Synchronization Rod

[0047] 5003. Redundant Support Transmission Rod

[0048] 6. First Connection Point

[0049] 7. Second Connection Point

[0050] 8. Third Connection Point

[0051] 9. Fourth Connection Point

[0052] 10. Triggering Point

[0053] 11. Rotation Point

[0054] 1101. Narrow-Mouthed Hook Rotation Point

[0055] 1102. Wide-Mouthed Hook Rotation Point

[0056] 12. Narrow-Mouthed Hook Connection Point

[0057] 13. Wide-Mouthed Hook Connection Point

[0058] 14. Bracket

[0059] 15. Stabilizing Shaft

[0060] 16. Spring

[0061] 17. Compression Rod

[0062] 18. Lug 19. Cartridge

[0063] 20. Combustion Chamber

[0064] 21. Transmission Channel

[0065] 22. Piston

[0066] (B) Payload

[0067] (M) Shaft

[0068] (F) First Axis

[0069] (S) Second Axis

[0070] (I) Locked State

[0071] (II) Free State

[0072] (FS) First Plane of Symmetry

[0073] (SS) Second Plane of Symmetry

[0074] (G) Fluid

[0075] A payload release mechanism (1) comprising; at least one payload (B) positioned on an aircraft by a user and / or manufacturer, at least one body (2) that allows for the transport of the payload (B) on the aircraft, at least one hook (3), pivotally mounted on the body (2), onto which the payload (B) is attached for transport on the body (2) and / or jettisoning from the body (2), at least one main rotating element (4), pivotally supported on the body (2) so as to be connected with the hook (3), and which, upon being triggered, is rotatable about its pivot axis, thereby enabling the actuation of the hook (3), a plurality of triggering rods (5), pivotally connected at one end to the hook (3) and at the other end to the main rotating element (4), for transmitting motion to the hook (3) and causing its rotation upon the triggering of the main rotating element (4), at least one shaft (M), positioned within the body (2) and arranged to be actuated together with the main rotating element (4), and which, by being rotated by a user about its longitudinal axis, allows for the actuation of the main rotating element (4), a first connection point (6), located on the main rotating element (4), where the triggering rod (5) is mounted to the main rotating element (4), a second connection point (7), where the triggering rod (5) is pivotally supported on the hook (3), a first axis (F), which is the direction in which the shaft (M) extends on the body (2) and on which said shaft (M) is located and a second axis (S), which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis (F) and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body (2). (Figure 1 , Figure 3, Figure 7)

[0076] A payload release mechanism (1) subject to the invention, comprising; hooks (3), positioned on the body (2) opposite one another such that the shaft (M) is located between them, a first triggering rod (501) and a second triggering rod (502), which are mounted opposite and symmetrical to each other with respect to the first axis (F), and are connected at one end to the main rotating element (4) and at the other end to the hooks (3), a third connection point (8), located on the main rotating element (4), where the second triggering rod (502) is pivotally mounted, a fourth connection point (9), where the second triggering rod (502) is mounted to the hook (3), at least one triggering point (10) on the shaft (M) at the main rotating element (4), which allows the main rotating element (4) to be triggered by a user and a locked state (I), wherein the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9) are positioned co-linearly (inline) and equidistant from the second axis (S), thereby allowing the hooks (3) to be compactly arranged on the body (2). (Figure 4)

[0077] The transport of payloads (B) on the body (2) is provided by means of hooks (3). The hooks

[0078] (3) are mounted on the body (2) so as to be rotatable about their mounting point. The payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one main rotating element (4), which is mounted on the body (2) and is rotatable about its connection point on the body (2) when triggered by the user and / or manufacturer. The main rotating element (4) is mounted on the body (2) so as to be connected with the hook (3). In this way, when the main rotating element (4) is triggered, the hook (3) can also be rotated about its pivot point on the body (2). The rotation of the hook

[0079] (3), resulting from the triggering of the main rotating element (4), is accomplished by a plurality of triggering rods (5). The triggering rod (5) is pivotally mounted at both its ends, connecting the main rotating element (4) at one end and the hook (3) at the other. In this way, as the main rotating element (4) rotates about its connection point on the body (2), the triggering rod (5) is actuated, which in turn causes the hook (3) to rotate about its pivot point on the body (2). Thus, the rotation of the hook (3) is enabled as a result of the actuation of the main rotating element

[0080] (4).

[0081] In the locked state (I), the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9) are all positioned so as to be co-linear. In the locked state (I), while the hooks (3) are in a downwardfacing position, each of the triggering point (10), first connection point (6), second connection point (7), third connection point (8), and fourth connection point (9) is positioned and aligned on the body (2) at a substantially equal distance from the second axis (S). In this way, the hooks (3) are compactly positioned on the body (2) while still allowing them to perform their rotational movement from their connection points.

[0082] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism comprises a plurality of rotation points (11) where the hooks (3) are pivotally mounted on the body (2), triggering rods

[0083] (5), which have an eccentric form (S-link) that enables the compact actuation of the hooks (3) on the body (2) wherein said triggering elements, upon the user triggering the main rotating element (4) via the triggering point (10), allow for the actuation of the second connection point (7) and the fourth connection point (9) in a direction parallel to the second axis (S), thereby enabling the rotation of the hooks (3) about the rotation points (11). For the purpose of compactly positioning the hooks (3), in the locked state (I), the first connection point (6) is positioned such that the triggering point (10) is located between it and the second connection point (7), and the third connection point (8) is positioned such that the triggering point (10) is also located between it and the fourth connection point (9). Thanks to the triggering rods (5), which are substantially S-shaped, the hooks (3) can be moved from the locked state (I) to a different position by being rotated.

[0084] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one redundant rotating element (401), which is positioned on the shaft (M) opposite the main rotating element (4) and is triggered simultaneously with the main rotating element (4) upon rotation of the shaft (M) and plurality of redundant triggering rods (5001), which are pivotally connected at one end to the redundant rotating element (401) and at the other end to the hook (3), and are mounted opposite the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502); which are connected at one end to the redundant rotating element (401) and at the other end to the hook (3), are pivotally mounted at their connection points, and are mounted opposite the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) and which thereby, as a result of the shaft (M) being triggered by a user, move simultaneously and conjugately with the first triggering rod (501) and / or second triggering rod (502) to provide redundancy for the hook (3) and enable its rotation by a pushing force about its rotation point (11). The payload release mechanism (1) comprises plurality of redundant triggering rods (5001), which are pivotally mounted at one end to the redundant rotating element (401) and at the other end to the hooks (3), and are positioned on the body (2) opposite the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rods (502). In this way, as a result of the shaft's rotation being triggered by the user or autonomously, the redundant triggering rods (5001) move simultaneously and conjugately with the primary triggering elements, thereby ensuring the rotation of the hook (3) about its mounting point on the body (2).

[0085] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one synchronization rod (5002), which is positioned on the body (2) so as to be between the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) and the redundant triggering rod (5001), and parallel to the first axis (F); connected at one end to the first triggering rod (501) or the second triggering rod (502), and at the other end to the redundant triggering rods (5001); and thereby ensures the simultaneous movement of the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) with the redundant triggering rods (5001) as a result of the actuation of the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401) by means of the shaft (M). By means of the synchronization rod (5002), it is ensured that as a result of the actuation of the main rotating element (4) and / or redundant rotating element (401), the triggering rods (5) and the redundant triggering rod (5001) move in a synchronized, simultaneous, and conjugate manner.

[0086] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one narrow-mouthed hook (301), which is pivotally mounted on the body (2) so as to be connected with the hooks (3), at least one main transmission rod (503), which is connected at one end to the second connection point (7) and at the other end to the narrow-mouthed hook (301) and is actuated in such a way that, upon actuation of the shaft (M), it allows the narrowmouthed hook (301) to rotate about its rotation point (11) on the body (2) by being pushed together with and in the same direction as the main hook (3). By means of the main transmission rod (503), upon actuation of the shaft by the user and / or autonomously, the narrow-mouthed hook (301) is rotated together with the adjacent hook (3) about its rotation point (11) on the body (2). The rotation of the narrow-mouthed hook (301) is achieved by linearly pushing the tip of said hook in the same direction as the movement of the second connection point (7).

[0087] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises a first plane of symmetry (FS), passing through the first axis (F) and dividing the body (2) into two substantially symmetrical parts, a second plane of symmetry (SS), passing through the second axis (S) and dividing the body (2) into two substantially symmetrical parts, narrow-mouthed hooks (301), which are located so as to be in mirror symmetry with each other with respect to the first plane of symmetry (FS), and are connected with the main hooks (3) by means of the main transmission rod (503), a plurality of narrow-mouthed hook rotation points (1101), which are the points where the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) are mounted to the body (2) and about which said hooks are rotated as a result of the triggering of the shaft (M), at least one narrowmouthed hook connection point (12), where the main transmission rod (503) is mounted to the narrow-mouthed hook (301), and which allows for the rotation of the narrow-mouthed hook (301) about the narrow-mouthed hook rotation point (1101) upon the triggering of the shaft (M), the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12), which is located on the body (2) such that, in the locked state (I), it is co-linear (inline) with the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9), and is at a substantially equal distance from the first axis (F). In the locked state (I), the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12), the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9) are all positioned so as to be co-linear. In the locked state (I), while the hooks (3) are in a downward-facing position, each of the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12), the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9) is positioned and aligned on the body (2) at a substantially equal distance from the second axis (S). Thereby, the hooks (3) are compactly housed within the body (2) while in the locked state (I), and remain capable of being actuated. (Figure 7, Figure 8)

[0088] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one wide-mouthed hook (302), which is pivotally mounted on the body (2) so as to be connected with the narrow-mouthed hook (301), at least one wide-mouthed hook rotation point (1102), which is the point where the wide-mouthed hook (302) is mounted to the body (2) and about which said hook is rotated as a result of the triggering of the shaft (M), at least one widemouthed hook connection point (13), which allows for the rotation of the wide-mouthed hook (302) about the wide-mouthed hook rotation point (1102) upon the triggering of the shaft (M), at least one support transmission rod (504), which is connected at one end to the narrowmouthed hook connection point (12) and at the other end to the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13) and which thereby, as a result of the actuation of the shaft (M), allows the widemouthed hook (302) to be triggered and pushed together with the narrow-mouthed hook (301) and the main hook (3), and to rotate about the wide-mouthed hook rotation point (1102), widemouthed hooks (302), which are located on the body (2) in the locked state (I) so as to be in mirror symmetry with each other with respect to the first plane of symmetry (FS), and are connected with the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) by means of the support transmission rod (504); the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13), which is the point where the support transmission rod (504) is mounted to the wide-mouthed hook (302), and which is located on the body (2) so as to be co-linear (inline) with the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), the fourth connection point (9), and the narrow-mouthed hook connection points (12), and at an equal distance from the first axis (F). In the locked state (I), while the hooks (3) are in a downward-facing position, each of the widemouthed hook connection points (13), the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12), the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9) is positioned and aligned on the body (2) at a substantially equal distance from the second axis (S). Thereby, the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) are compactly housed within the body (2) while in the locked state (I), and remain capable of being actuated. In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises, at least one redundant support transmission rod (5003), which is mounted at one end to the narrowmouthed hook connection point (12) and at the other end to the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13), so as to be symmetrical to the support transmission rod (504) with respect to the second plane of symmetry (SS) and which upon the triggering of the shaft (M), allows the widemouthed hook (302) to be rotated about its pivot point on the body (2) by being pushed at the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13) simultaneously with the support transmission rod (504). Multiple narrow-mouthed hook connection points (12) are positioned on the narrowmouthed hook (301), opposite one another and located at the upper end of said hook. Multiple wide-mouthed hook connection points (13) are positioned on the wide-mouthed hook (302), opposite one another and located at the upper end of said hook. In this way, the redundant support transmission rod (5003) allows for the distribution of the load on the body (2) and provides redundancy for the primary support transmission rod (504) against any system failure.

[0089] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises a synchronization rod (5002), which is connected at one end to the support transmission rod (504) and at the other end to the redundant support transmission rod (5003); positioned on the body (2) between the support transmission rod (504) and the redundant support transmission rod (5003), and parallel to the first axis (F) and which thereby ensures the simultaneous movement of the support transmission rod (504) and the redundant support transmission rod (5003) as a result of the actuation of the main transmission rod (503) by means of the shaft (M). By means of the synchronization rod (5002), it is ensured that as a result of the actuation of the main rotating element (4) and / or redundant rotating element (401), the support transmission rods (504) and the redundant support transmission rods (5003) move in a synchronized, simultaneous, and conjugate manner.

[0090] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises the shaft (M), which is located on the body (2) so as to be coaxial with and in contact with the main rotating element (4), and which is thereby triggered simultaneously with the main rotating element (4), at least one bracket (14), which is located on the shaft (M), extends from the shaft (M) toward the inside of the body (2), and allows for the mounting of equipment onto said shaft (M), at least one stabilizing shaft (15), which is mounted to the body (2) at one end and is removably attached to the bracket (14) at the other end, at least one spring (16), disposed along the length of the stabilizing shaft (15), at least one compression rod (17), which is mounted on the stabilizing shaft (15) opposite the bracket (14) and is configured to be moved by being rotated about its axis by a user, thereby allowing the spring (16) to be compressed or loosened on the stabilizing shaft (15). In this way, by moving the compression rod (17) on the stabilizing shaft (15), the user adjusts the amount of compression of the spring (16) on said shaft. The amount of compression of the spring (16) varies according to the type of payload (B) to be carried on the body (2) and is determined by the user. With the compressed spring (16), the amount of force that ensures the rotating element and / or the first rotating element remains in the locked state can be increased. In this way, by further compressing the spring (16) by means of the compression rod (17), the amount of counter-force generated against the force that would cause the rotating element to switch from the locked state to the free state (II) is increased. This prevents the first and / or second rotating elements from being triggered without a command from the user. (Figure 5, Figure 6)

[0091] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one lug (18), which is located on the payload (B) and into which the hook (3) is seated, thereby allowing for the transport of the payload (B) on the body (2), a free state (II), which results from the rotation of the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401) by means of the triggering point (10), wherein the spring (16) connected to the shaft (M) is brought to a compressed position and wherein the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) are disengaged from the lug (18) after being rotated into position by means of the first triggering rod (501), the second triggering rod (502), the redundant triggering rod (5001), the main transmission rod (503), the support transmission rod (504), and / or the redundant support transmission rod (5003). During the transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II), the spring (16), which is connected to the shaft (M) by means of the bracket (14), is compressed. In this way, when the triggering force from the user and / or an autonomous system is withdrawn, the payload release mechanism (1) automatically returns to the locked state (I). (Figure 2, Figure 4, Figure 5)

[0092] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises the shaft (M), which is rotated by the user via the triggering point (10) while in the locked state (I), the bracket (14), which is connected to the fixed end of the spring (16) and which, upon rotation of the shaft (M), allows for the compression of said spring (16), the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401), which, upon rotation of the shaft (M), rotate about the first axis (F) at the point where they are connected to the body (2), the first triggering rod (501), the second triggering rod (502), and / or the redundant triggering rod (5001), which have an eccentric form and which, by being rotated clockwise upon the rotation of the main rotating element (4) and / or redundant rotating element (401), allow for the rotation of the hooks (3) and their transition to the free state (II), the main transmission rod (503), which is triggered by the rotation of the hooks (3) and allows for the rotation of the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) and their transition to the free state (II). By means of the first triggering rod (501), the second triggering rod (502), and / or the redundant triggering rod (5001), which have an eccentric form, the hooks are brought to the free state (II) through the rotation of the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401).

[0093] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises the support transmission rod (504) and / or the redundant support transmission rod (5003), which are triggered as a result of the rotation of the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) and allow for the rotation of the wide-mouthed hooks (302) and their transition to the free state (II), the spring (16), which, as a result of the user releasing the triggering point (10), retracts and causes the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) to rotate back to their locked states (I), thereby allowing the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401), the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) to return to their locked state (I) positions. Thus, when a payload (B), preferably a munition, is loaded onto the body (2), preferably a release unit, the hooks (3), narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and wide-mouthed hooks (302) are maintained in the locked state (I) unless a force is applied as a result of a user or autonomous trigger. Thanks to their eccentric and substantially S- shaped geometries, the first triggering rod (501), the redundant triggering rod (5001), and the second triggering rods (502), while being rotated by the main rotating element (4) and / or redundant rotating element (401), can trigger the second connection point (7) and the fourth connection point (9) to move linearly.

[0094] In one embodiment of the invention, the payload release mechanism (1) comprises at least one cartridge (19), located on the body (2), which detonates as a result of being triggered by the user, at least one fluid (G), which is released upon the detonation of the cartridge (19) and which allows for the jettisoning of the payload (B) from the body (2), at least one combustion chamber (20), in which the detonation of the cartridge (19) is carried out, at least one transmission channel (21), which provides for the transmission of the fluid (G) from the combustion chamber (20) outwards within the body (2), at least one piston (22), which is located at the other end of the transmission channel (21) and connected with the main rotating element (4), and which, as a result of the detonation of the cartridge (19) by the user, provides for the rotation of the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401); the triggering of the hooks (3) via the first triggering rod (501), second triggering rod (502), and / or redundant triggering rod (5001) at the second connection point (7) and / or fourth connection point (9); the triggering of the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) via the main transmission rod (503) at the narrow-mouthed hook connection points (12); the triggering of the wide-mouthed hooks (302) via the support transmission rod (504) and / or the redundant support transmission rod (5003) at the wide-mouthed hook connection points (13); thereby causing the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) to transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II) by rotating about their pivot points on the body (2), which in turn allows the payload (B) to be released. In this way, the high-pressure fluid (G) that enters the transmission channel (21) from the combustion chamber (20) exits from the other end of the transmission channel (21), actuating the piston (22) in an upward direction. As the piston (22) moves upwards, it causes the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401) to rotate together with the shaft. In this way, the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II), disengaging from the lugs (18) and providing for the release of the payload (B). (Figure 9, Figure 10)

Claims

CLAIMS1. A payload release mechanism (1) comprising; at least one payload (B), positioned on an aircraft by the user and / or manufacturer, at least one body (2), which allows for the transport of the payload (B) on the aircraft, at least one hook (3), which is pivotally mounted on the body (2) and onto which the payload (B) is attached, thereby allowing for the transport of the payload (B) on the body (2) and / or its jettisoning from the body (2), at least one main rotating element (4), which is pivotally supported on the body (2) so as to be connected with the hook (3), and which, upon being triggered, is rotatable about its pivot axis, thereby allowing for the actuation of the hook (3), a plurality of triggering rods (5), which are pivotally connected at one end to the hook (3) and at the other end to the main rotating element (4), and which, upon the triggering of the main rotating element (4), provide for the transmission of motion to the hook (3) and cause the rotation of said hook (3), at least one shaft (M), which is positioned within the body (2) and arranged to be actuated together with the main rotating element (4), and which, by being rotated by a user about its longitudinal axis, allows for the actuation of the main rotating element (4), a first connection point (6), located on the main rotating element (4), where the triggering rod (5) is mounted to the main rotating element (4), a second connection point (7), where the triggering rod (5) is pivotally supported on the hook (3), a first axis (F), on which the shaft (M) is located and which is the direction in which said shaft (M) extends on the body (2), a second axis (S), which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis (F) and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body (2) characterized in that, it further comprises; hooks (3) positioned on the body(2) opposite one another with the shaft (M) located between them, a first triggering rod (501) and a second triggering rod (502), which are mounted opposite and symmetrical to each other with respect to the first axis (F), and are connected at one end to the main rotating element (4) and at the other end to the hooks (3), a third connection point (8), located on the main rotating element (4), where the second triggering rod (502) is pivotally mounted, a fourth connection point (9), where the second triggering rod (502) is mounted to the hook(3), at least one triggering point (10), located on the shaft (M) at the main rotating element(4), which allows the main rotating element (4) to be triggered by a user, a locked state (I), wherein the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9) are positioned colinearly (inline) and equidistant from the second axis (S), thereby allowing the hooks (3) to be compactly arranged on the body (2).

2. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it further comprises; a plurality of rotation points (11), where the hooks (3) are pivotally mounted on the body (2) and triggering rods (5), which have an eccentric form (S-link) that enables thecompact actuation of the hooks (3) on the body (2) wherein said triggering elements, upon a user triggering the main rotating element (4) via the triggering point (10), allow for the actuation of the second connection point (7) and the fourth connection point (9) in a direction parallel to the second axis (S), thereby enabling the rotation of the hooks (3) about said rotation points (11).

3. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises; at least one redundant rotating element (401), which is positioned on the shaft (M) opposite the main rotating element (4) and is triggered simultaneously with said main rotating element (4) upon rotation of the shaft (M), a plurality of redundant triggering rods (5001), which are pivotally connected at one end to the redundant rotating element (401) and at the other end to the hook (3); mounted opposite the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) and which thereby, as a result of the shaft (M) being triggered by a user, move simultaneously and conjugately with the first triggering rod (501) and / or second triggering rod (502) to provide redundancy for the hook (3) and enable its rotation by a pushing force about its rotation point (11) on the body (2).

4. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises at least one synchronization rod (5002), which is positioned on the body (2) so as to be between the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) and the redundant triggering rod (5001), and parallel to the first axis (F); is connected at one end to the first triggering rod (501) or the second triggering rod (502), and at the other end to the redundant triggering rods (5001) and which thereby ensures the simultaneous movement of the first triggering rod (501) and / or the second triggering rod (502) with the redundant triggering rods (5001) as a result of the actuation of the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401) by means of the shaft (M).

5. The payload release mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that it further comprises at least one narrow-mouthed hook (301), which is pivotally mounted on the body (2) so as to be connected with the hooks (3), at least one main transmission rod (503), which is connected at one end to the second connection point (7) and at the other end to the narrow-mouthed hook (301) and is actuated in such a way that, upon actuation of the shaft (M), it allows the narrow-mouthed hook (301) to rotate about its rotation point (11) on the body (2) by being pushed together with and in the same direction as the main hook (3).

6. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises a first plane of symmetry (FS), passing through the first axis (F) and dividing the body (2) into two substantially symmetrical parts, a second plane of symmetry (SS), passingthrough the second axis (S) and dividing the body (2) into two substantially symmetrical parts, narrow-mouthed hooks (301), which are located so as to be in mirror symmetry with each other with respect to the first plane of symmetry (FS), and are connected with the main hooks (3) by means of the main transmission rod (503), a plurality of narrow-mouthed hook rotation points (1101), which are the points where the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) are mounted to the body (2) and about which said hooks are rotated as a result of the triggering of the shaft (M), at least one narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12), where the main transmission rod (503) is mounted to the narrow-mouthed hook (301), and which allows for the rotation of the narrow-mouthed hook (301) about the narrow-mouthed hook rotation point (1101) upon the triggering of the shaft (M), the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12), which is located on the body (2) and is positioned such that, in the locked state (I), it is co-linear (inline) with the triggering point (10), the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), and the fourth connection point (9), and is at a substantially equal distance from the first axis (F).

7. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises at least one wide-mouthed hook (302), which is pivotally mounted on the body (2) so as to be connected with the narrow-mouthed hook (301), a plurality of wide-mouthed hook rotation points (1102), which are the points where the wide-mouthed hook (302) is mounted to the body (2) and about which said hook is rotated as a result of the triggering of the shaft (M), at least one wide-mouthed hook connection point (13), which allows for the rotation of the wide-mouthed hook (302) about the wide-mouthed hook rotation point (1102) upon the triggering of the shaft (M), at least one support transmission rod (504), which is connected at one end to the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12) and at the other end to the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13) and which thereby, as a result of the actuation of the shaft (M), allows the wide-mouthed hook (302) to be triggered and pushed together with the narrow-mouthed hook (301) and the main hook (3), and to rotate about the wide-mouthed hook rotation point (1102), wide-mouthed hooks (302), which are located on the body (2) in the locked state (I) so as to be in mirror symmetry with each other with respect to the first plane of symmetry (FS), and are connected with the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) by means of the support transmission rod (504), the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13), which is the point where the support transmission rod (504) is mounted to the wide-mouthed hook (302), and which is located on the body (2) so as to be co-linear (inline) with the first connection point (6), the second connection point (7), the third connection point (8), the fourth connection point (9), and the narrow-mouthed hook connection points (12), and at an equal distance from the first axis (F).

8. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that it further comprises at least one redundant support transmission rod (5003), which is mounted at one end to the narrow-mouthed hook connection point (12) and at the other end to the widemouthed hook connection point (13), so as to be symmetrical to the support transmission rod (504) with respect to the second plane of symmetry (SS) and which upon the triggering of the shaft (M), allows the wide-mouthed hook (302) to be rotated about its pivot point on the body (2) by being pushed at the wide-mouthed hook connection point (13) simultaneously with the support transmission rod (504).

9. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises a synchronization rod (5002), which is connected at one end to the support transmission rod (504) and at the other end to the redundant support transmission rod (5003); positioned on the body (2) between the support transmission rod (504) and the redundant support transmission rod (5003), and parallel to the first axis (F) and which thereby ensures the simultaneous movement of the support transmission rod (504) and the redundant support transmission rod (5003) as a result of the actuation of the main transmission rod (503) by means of the shaft (M).

10. The payload release mechanism (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises the shaft (M), which is located on the body (2) so as to be coaxial with and in contact with the main rotating element (4), and which is thereby triggered simultaneously with the main rotating element (4), at least one bracket (14), which is located on the shaft (M), extends from the shaft (M) toward the inside of the body (2), and allows for the mounting of equipment onto said shaft (M), at least one stabilizing shaft (15), which is mounted to the body (2) at one end and is removably attached to the bracket (14) at the other end, at least one spring (16), disposed along the length of the stabilizing shaft (15), at least one compression rod (17), which is mounted on the stabilizing shaft (15) opposite the bracket (14) and is configured to be moved by being rotated about its axis by a user, thereby allowing the spring (16) to be compressed or loosened on the stabilizing shaft (15).

11. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises at least one lug (18), which is located on the payload (B) and into which the hook (3) is seated, thereby allowing for the transport of the payload (B) on the body (2), a free state (II), which results from the rotation of the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401) by means of the triggering point (10) wherein the spring (16) connected to the shaft (M) is brought to a compressed position and wherein the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) are disengaged from the lug (18) after being rotated into position by means of the first triggering rod (501),the second triggering rod (502), the redundant triggering rod (5001), the main transmission rod (503), the support transmission rod (504), and / or the redundant support transmission rod (5003).

12. The payload release mechanism (1) according to claim 10 or claim 11 , characterized in that it further comprises the shaft (M), which is rotated by the user via the triggering point (10) while in the locked state (I), the bracket (14), which is connected to the fixed end of the spring (16) and which, upon rotation of the shaft (M), allows for the compression of said spring (16), the main rotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401), which, upon rotation of the shaft (M), rotate about the first axis (F) at the point where they are connected to the body (2), the first triggering rod (501), the second triggering rod (502), and / or the redundant triggering rod (5001), which have an eccentric form and which, by being rotated clockwise upon the rotation of the main rotating element (4) and / or redundant rotating element (401), allow for the rotation of the hooks (3) and their transition to the free state (II); the main transmission rod (503), which is triggered by the rotation of the hooks (3) and allows for the rotation of the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) and their transition to the free state (II).

13. The payload release mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 10-12, characterized in that it further comprises a support transmission rod (504) and / or a redundant support transmission rod (5003), which are triggered as a result of the rotation of the narrowmouthed hooks (301) and allow for the rotation of the wide-mouthed hooks (302) and their transition to the free state (II) and a spring (16), which, as a result of the user releasing the triggering point (10), retracts and causes the first triggering rod (501 ) and / or the second triggering rod (502) to rotate back to their locked states (I), thereby allowing the main rotating element (4), the redundant rotating element (401), the hooks (3), the narrowmouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) to return to their locked state (I) positions.

14. The payload release mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 7-13, characterized in that it further comprises at least one cartridge (19), located on the body (2), which detonates as a result of being triggered by the user, at least one fluid (G), which is released upon the detonation of the cartridge (19) and which allows for the jettisoning of the payload (B) from the body (2), at least one combustion chamber (20), in which the detonation of the cartridge (19) is carried out, at least one transmission channel (21), which provides for the transmission of the fluid (G) from the combustion chamber (20) outwards within the body (2), at least one piston (22), which is located at the other end of the transmission channel (21) and connected with the main rotating element (4), and which, as a result of the detonation of the cartridge (19) by the user, provides for the rotation of the mainrotating element (4) and / or the redundant rotating element (401); the triggering of the hooks (3) via the first triggering rod (501), second triggering rod (502), and / or redundant triggering rod (5001) at the second connection point (7) and / or fourth connection point (9); the triggering of the narrow-mouthed hooks (301) via the main transmission rod (503) at the narrow-mouthed hook connection points (12); the triggering of the wide-mouthed hooks (302) via the support transmission rod (504) and / or the redundant support transmission rod (5003) at the wide-mouthed hook connection points (13); thereby causing the hooks (3), the narrow-mouthed hooks (301), and the wide-mouthed hooks (302) to transition from the locked state (I) to the free state (II) by rotating about their pivot points on the body (2), which in turn allows the payload (B) to be released.

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