US 12,263,965 B1
Frangible manifold
Zachary Scott Reasoner, Centennial, CO (US); and Tyler Mundt, Denver, CO (US)
Assigned to United Launch Alliance, L.L.C., Centennial, CO (US)
Filed by United Launch Alliance, L.L.C., Centennial, CO (US)
Filed on Sep. 14, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/944,891.
Int. Cl. B64G 1/64 (2006.01); F42B 15/36 (2006.01)
CPC B64G 1/641 (2013.01) [B64G 1/645 (2013.01); F42B 15/36 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A manifold for use in a flight termination and separation system, comprising:
a. a body having a first portion and a second portion;
b. a frangible zone interconnecting the first portion and the second portion;
c. a first aperture extending through the first portion, second portion and frangible zone;
d. a mounting plate associated with the first portion and configured to attach the first portion to a first structure of a flight vehicle;
e. an attachment mechanism associated with the second portion; and
f. a pull cord having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is secured to the attachment mechanism, and wherein the second end is configured to attach to a second structure of the flight vehicle separate from the first structure.