Energy absorbing flange for meltable fuze plug
US10378870B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/32
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A meltable fuze plug for a munition has an upper flange ringed by a specially corrugated steel washer to absorb impacts of various strength levels from various directions, and against falls, to protect the ogive and munition. The meltable fuze plug renders the munition insensitive. It is formed of a meltable plastic for facilitating venting of the munition's interior areas during unexpected fires or explosions.
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