Electronic thermally-initiated venting system (ETIVS) for rocket motors
US10670381B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C11/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic thermally-initiated venting system (ETIVS) for rocket motors includes at least one linear-shaped charge attached to a rocket motor housing. At least one exploding foil initiator (EFI) is attached to the linear-shaped charge. At least one electronic thermally-initiated venting system circuit is electrically-connected to the EFI. The EFI is configured to auto-fire when the electronic thermally-initiated venting system circuit relays a current pulse through the EFI. The linear-shaped charge is configured to initiate when the current pulse is relayed through the EFI.
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