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I am trying to understand, in detail, what is going on inside. What components are involved and interacting. A cross-section view would be very useful. Seems like there are springs and ball bearing involved but I'm not sure. Relevant video: https://youtu.be/FZuSmCx4tzg?t=46 Relevant product link: https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Diameter-Release-Button-Bonnet/dp/B08JLR8F5T Image of various parts

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You're right, the system operates with spring and ball.
And as pointed out this system is easily found searching using terms like "spring ball release mechanism" or derivatives.

Here's one image with a quick search (found on the third result on images from patent for a similar mechanism) link: https://patents.google.com/patent/US9431162B2/en

Edit: Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/US9431162B2/en

This patent is for a solenoid system (not exactly the same as the button as pointed out).

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  • $\begingroup$ All the same, it would be helpful to describe exactly how #142 holds the pin in place until exterior forces on #150 exceed some value. This drawing seems to depend on gravity for the latching mech to work. $\endgroup$ Jul 5, 2022 at 12:30

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