A non-explosive tension release actuation device includes an initiator system and a housing base attached to the initiator system. The device also includes a carriage assembly positioned at least partially within the housing base. The carriage assembly includes a carriage unit, a first jaw, a second
A non-explosive tension release actuation device includes an initiator system and a housing base attached to the initiator system. The device also includes a carriage assembly positioned at least partially within the housing base. The carriage assembly includes a carriage unit, a first jaw, a second jaw, a first rocker arm, and a second rocker arm. The first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are attached to the carriage unit and to the initiator system. The device further includes a load attachment unit positioned at least partially within the carriage unit and between the first jaw and the second jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to swing away from the load attachment unit in response to a downward motion of the carriage unit relative to the housing base.
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1. A non-explosive tension release actuation device, comprising: an initiator system;a housing base attached to the initiator system;a carriage assembly positioned at least partially within the housing base, the carriage assembly comprising a carriage unit, a first jaw, a second jaw, a first rocker
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A non-explosive tension release actuation device, comprising: an initiator system;a housing base attached to the initiator system;a carriage assembly positioned at least partially within the housing base, the carriage assembly comprising a carriage unit, a first jaw, a second jaw, a first rocker arm, and a second rocker arm, wherein the carriage unit is movable relative to the housing base, wherein the first jaw is positioned on a first side of the carriage unit, wherein the second jaw is positioned on a second side of the carriage unit, and wherein the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are attached to the carriage unit and to the initiator system; anda load attachment unit positioned at least partially within the carriage unit, wherein the load attachment unit rests on and between the first jaw and on the second jaw, wherein the first jaw and the second jaw are configured to swing away from the load attachment unit in response to a downward motion of the carriage unit relative to the housing base, wherein the initiator system is configured to initiate the downward motion of the carriage unit to release the load attachment unit from the carriage assembly. 2. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, wherein the initiator system comprises a first initiator unit and a second initiator unit and wherein the downward motion of the carriage unit is initiated by one or both of the first initiator unit and the second initiator unit. 3. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 2, wherein the first rocker arm is attached to the first initiator unit and wherein the second rocker arm is attached to the second initiator unit. 4. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, further comprising a first hinge arm and a second hinge arm, wherein the first hinge arm is attached to the first jaw at a first pivot point and to the carriage unit at a second pivot point, wherein the second hinge arm is attached to the second jaw at a third pivot point and to the carriage unit at a fourth pivot point, wherein the first pivot point and the second pivot point are configured to move outwardly away from a center of the housing base in response to the downward motion of the carriage unit. 5. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 4, wherein the first hinge arm is angled down from the first pivot point to the second pivot point relative to a horizontal line extending through the first pivot point and wherein the second hinge arm is angled down from the third pivot point to the fourth pivot point relative to the horizontal line. 6. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, further comprising: a first bumper tube attached to the carriage unit between the first jaw and a first side of the housing base;a second bumper tube attached to the carriage unit between the second jaw and a second side of the housing base opposite the first side of the housing base, wherein the first bumper tube and the second bumper tube stop the downward motion of the carriage unit when the first jaw presses against the first bumper tube and the second jaw presses against the second bumper tube. 7. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, further comprising a spring positioned between the initiator system and the carriage assembly, wherein the spring reduces unwanted movement of the carriage assembly. 8. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 7, further comprising a spring guide, wherein the spring is inserted onto a protrusion of the spring guide and wherein walls of the spring guide are positioned around respective walls of the carriage unit. 9. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, wherein the load attachment unit includes a first wall and a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall prevent a complete rotation of the load attachment unit within the carriage unit. 10. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 9, wherein the load attachment unit further includes an attachment segment having a threaded inner surface for attachment of an external load to the load attachment unit. 11. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, further comprising a first load plate and a second load plate, wherein the first jaw is attached to the first load plate and to the second load plate at a first attachment point, wherein the second jaw is attached to the first load plate and to the second load plate at a second attachment point, and wherein the first load plate and the second load plate rest on respective ledges in the housing base. 12. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, wherein the first jaw is configured to swing away from the load attachment unit about the first attachment point and wherein the second jaw is configured to swing away from the load attachment unit about the second attachment point. 13. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 1, wherein the initiator system is configured to initiate the downward motion of the carriage unit to release the load attachment unit from the carriage assembly in response to an electrical charge applied to the initiator system. 14. A non-explosive tension release actuation device, comprising: an initiator system comprising a housing cover, a first initiator unit and a second initiator unit, wherein each of the first initiator unit and the second initiator unit comprises: an initiator spool assembly;a plunger positioned below the initiator spool assembly, the plunger having a base portion and a protruding portion, wherein the protruding portion extends from the base portion into the initiator spool assembly and wherein the base portion includes a slanted inner wall on a bottom side of the plunger;a tension shaft positioned below the plunger and extending through an opening in the housing cover, wherein the tension shaft includes a groove extending around the tension shaft; andball bearings in contact with the slanted inner wall of the plunger and positioned on a bottom surface of the housing cover and partially in the groove of the tension shaft, wherein the plunger retains the ball bearings in the groove of the tension shaft to prevent the tension shaft from moving downward until the plunger moves upward;a carriage assembly comprising a first rocker arm, and a second rocker arm, wherein the first rocker arm is attached to the tension shaft of the first initiator unit, and wherein the second rocker arm is attached to the tension shaft of the second initiator unit; anda load attachment unit positioned at least partially within the carriage assembly, wherein the carriage assembly is configured to release the load attachment unit in response to the first initiator unit initiating a downward motion of the tension shaft of the first initiator unit away from the plunger. 15. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 14, wherein the initiator spool assembly prevents the plunger from moving upward until the initiator spool assembly is activated. 16. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 15, wherein the ball bearings are configured move out of the groove of the tension shaft in response to the plunger moving upward and wherein the tension shaft is configured to move down in response to the ball bearings moving out of the groove. 17. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 14, wherein the ball bearings apply a force having a vertical component on the slanted inner wall of the plunger. 18. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 14, wherein the plunger is positioned within the housing cover, wherein the housing cover is configured to prevent the plunger from moving sideways. 19. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 14, wherein the tension shaft of the first initiator unit extends through the opening in the housing cover toward the first rocker arm and wherein the tension shaft of the second initiator unit extends through a second opening in the housing cover toward the second rocker arm. 20. The non-explosive tension release actuation device of claim 14, further comprising a housing base attached to a housing cover of the initiator system, wherein the carriage assembly is positioned at least partially within the housing base.
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