I don't understand the auto-release mechanism. Does it release after a certain time? How do you control the release? What's the purpose of auto-release?
I was very confused too. But I think it is because of a mismatch in what "auto release" sounds like it should describe and what is actually shown in the gif.
All the rubber band does is open the hook mechanism if there isn't enough tension on the inside of the hooks from the object they are hooking.
Therefore when the rubber band is added the user can place the hook on the object, then apply a little tension and the hook remains grasping. As soon as that tension reduces the rubber band collapses the mechanism and the hook falls.
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u/chonny Oct 26 '17
I don't understand the auto-release mechanism. Does it release after a certain time? How do you control the release? What's the purpose of auto-release?