Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM)
28 Thermal/Mechanical Specifications and Design Guide
4.1 Square ILM Design Concept
The square ILM consists of two assemblies that will be procured as a set from the
enabled vendors. These two components are the ILM assembly and back plate.
4.1.1 Square ILM Assembly Design Overview
The ILM assembly consists of five major pieces as shown in Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2,
hinge lever, active lever, load plate, load frame, ILM cover and the captive fasteners.
For clarity, the ILM cover is not shown in this view.
Note: The ILM assembly also contains an ILM cover as described in Section 4.5.
Note: For clarity, the ILM cover is not shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-1. Square ILM Part Terminology
Active Clevis
Hinge Clevis
levis Rivet
(4X)
Frame Insulator
Figure 4-2. Square ILM Assembly
4 point load plate
(fingers)
Hinge lever arm
ILM frame
Active lever arm