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Title: Development of the Pintle Release Fork Mechanism

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/797748· OSTI ID:797748

An improved method of attachment of the pintle to the piston in the universal sampler is being developed. The mechanism utilizes a forked release disk which captures two balls in a cavity formed by a hole in the piston and a groove in the pintle rod.

Research Organization:
LMHC, NHC (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC27-99RL14047
OSTI ID:
797748
Report Number(s):
RPP-4782, Rev.0; TRN: US0204935
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 27 Aug 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English