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A coupling mechanism for quick attach/disconnect of a control fin to a missile which does not require the use of a separate tool to make the attachment. A first coupling member 24 is mounted on the control fin actuator rod 16. A force regulating means comprised of a spring 28 and retainer bracket 58

A coupling mechanism for quick attach/disconnect of a control fin to a missile which does not require the use of a separate tool to make the attachment. A first coupling member 24 is mounted on the control fin actuator rod 16. A force regulating means comprised of a spring 28 and retainer bracket 58 are attached to the first coupling member. A second coupling member 26 and a pivotable lever arm 38 are formed as part of the control fin. When the second coupling member is loosly fitted upon the first coupling member, rotation of the lever arm will engage the force regulating means thereby deflecting the spring 28. The reactive force of the spring is exterted through the lever arm, through the control fin, and causes the second coupling member to firmly and securely engage the first coupling member. A means is provided to lock the lever arm in place so as to retain the first and second coupling members in the firmly engaged position even through extreme aerodynamic maneuvers. The lock is easily disengaged manually should it be necessary to remove a control fin from the missile.

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A coupling mechanism for attaching a control fin to an actuator rod of a missile, comprising: a first coupling member mounted on said actuator rod; a second coupling member formed as an integral part of said control fin; force regulating means secured to one of said coupling members for regulating t

A coupling mechanism for attaching a control fin to an actuator rod of a missile, comprising: a first coupling member mounted on said actuator rod; a second coupling member formed as an integral part of said control fin; force regulating means secured to one of said coupling members for regulating the maximum force with which said members may engage one another, said force regulating means comprising: i. a leaf spring mounted upon said first coupling member and comprising at least one leaf; and ii. a retainer bracket slideably mounted upon said first coupling member, so as to be moveable with deflection of said leaf spring, and retaining said leaf spring upon said first coupling member; and force multiplying means, secured to said control fin, for multiplying a force applied thereto and applying said multiplied force to said force regulating means, operation of said force multiplying means being effective to cause the force regulating means to secure engagement of said coupling members.