a device for the separation of a load from a belt assembly connected to it , especially of a parachute , which on impact with the earth compresses an impact component which is arranged on the impact side of the load and is released by the motion of impact . in order to achieve a safe separation which is free of delay , it will directly deal with the relative movement of the impact component or a mechanically connected part by the operation of the force of impact . the impact component can be developed as a landing shock absorber .