Y10S24/36

Multi-ring mechanical release with side activation

A canopy release assembly includes a base plate member and a pin assembly movably coupled to the base plate member. The pin assembly is configured to move to and from a locked state and an unlocked state. A cover is pivotally coupled to the base plate member and is configured to move to and from a closed state to an open state. A first release member has a first end coupled to the pin assembly and is configured to move the pin assembly to the unlocked state in the open state of the cover. A second release member is coupled to the cover and configured to engage the pin assembly in the closed state of the cover to move the pin assembly to the unlocked state.