The invention discloses a low-
impact non-pyrotechnic separation device, which is used for the locking and release between stages of a
rocket, between a
satellite and a
launch vehicle, and of a
satellite solar panel substrate, an antenna and the like. The low-
impact non-pyrotechnic separation device is formed by using a
shape memory alloy as a triggering switch and being provided with components and parts of springs, a locking sleeve, a split nut and the like in a matching manner. Based on the shape
memory effect of the
shape memory alloy, stretching and pre-deformation are firstly carried out on the
shape memory alloy during
assembly; when separation and unlocking are needed, an
alloy material is electrified and heated to be at a phase-
transition temperature of the
alloy material; the
alloy material is recovered to be in a shape before the pre-deformation; thus, a triggering block is driven to act; the locking sleeve is disengaged from the split nut; the release of loads of the
satellite and the like is realized. After the one-time separation is completed, a trigger part inside a shell can be conventionally taken out; a shape memory alloy wire is loaded in the low-
impact non-pyrotechnic separation device after the pre-deformation is carried out on the shape memory alloy wire once again by adopting a special tool; thus, the low-impact non-pyrotechnic separation device can be repeatedly used. The separation device provided by the invention is low in impact, can be repeatedly used, has no
pollution, is low in cost, is safe to use, and is especially applicable to an occasion which is high in the requirement on a separation impact.