Fragmentation sleeve for an ammunition body
US10739119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/28
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fragmentation sleeve (1), for a generally circular cylindrically shaped ammunition body (2), whereby the sleeve (1) has an annular shape with an inner diameter at no place smaller than the outer diameter of the ammunition body (2), an outer diameter Da, an internal surface Si, an external surface Sa, and a height H, the sleeve is configured to be slid over and positioned on an outer surface (3) of the ammunition body (2) and comprises a plurality of fragments (4) embedded in a polymeric matrix (5).
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