Panic snap

A specific mechanism that allows to open up a connection with very low force
even if the load on the load on the connection is very high.
Due to load orthogonal design there is no leverage factor.
With growing load force the opening force stays pretty much unchanged.

Snap shackles in comparison do have a leverage factor
from non orthogonal load alignment and friction coefficient (or commensurate interdigitation at nanoscale).

Relared

• Suitable mechanisms (contains link to Wikipedia page)
• ReChain panic snap (discussing in project contexts)
• Cleavage planes

External links

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_snap