CPC B63B 22/26 (2013.01) [B26F 3/06 (2013.01); B63B 59/04 (2013.01); F16K 13/04 (2013.01)] | 28 Claims |
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a structure comprising a predetermined breakable region;
a mechanical actuator disposed at or proximate the predetermined breakable region, the mechanical actuator comprising:
a spring arrangement and an impact member coupled to the spring arrangement; and
a restraint member operably coupled to the spring arrangement; and
a trigger source operably coupled to an electrical power source;
wherein the trigger source, in response to receiving current from the electrical power source, is configured to release or break the restraint member so as to allow the spring arrangement to forcibly move the impact member into contact with, and break, the predetermined breakable region.
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