System actuator with spring release compression
An actuation mechanism for use in a fire suppression system includes a housing and a plunger operably coupled to and movable relative to the housing. A tension member is operably coupled to the plunger and applies a tension to the plunger in a first direction. A force generating component is operably coupled to the plunger. A stopper is movably coupled to the housing and is operable in combination with the force generating component to apply a force on the plunger in a second direction.
1 . An actuation mechanism for use in a fire suppression system comprising:
a housing having a first fastener opening;
a plunger operably coupled to the housing, the plunger being movable relative to the housing;
a tension member operably coupled to the plunger, wherein the tension member applies a tension to the plunger in a first direction;
a force generating component operably coupled to the plunger;
a fastener;
a stopper having a second fastener opening, the fastener threadedly disposed within the first fastener opening and the second fastener opening so as to couple the stopper to the housing and adjust a position of the stopper to the housing, the force generating component continuously applying a force on the plunger in a second direction, wherein the force of the force generating component is adjusted with respect to a displacement of the stopper to the housing and the stopper is configured to restrict movement of the force generating component relative to the housing in the first direction.
2 . The actuation mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the force applied by the force generating component opposes the tension applied to the plunger by the tension member.
3 . The actuation mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the stopper is coupled to the housing via at least one magnet.
4 . The actuation mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the force generating component is a coil spring.
5 . The actuation mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the force generating component is one of a pneumatic and hydraulic fluid.
6 . The actuation mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the plunger has a flange and wherein an interference between the flange and the housing is configured to restrict movement of the plunger relative to the housing in the first direction.