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Variable stiffness flyer plate for penetration device

US11027859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2017
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/64
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A penetration device including a casing, a propellant positioned in the casing, and a flyer plate. The flyer plate is coupled to the casing and adjacent to the propellant. The flyer plate includes a center portion having a substantially constant first thickness and includes a peripheral portion around the center portion and defining an edge. The peripheral portion includes one or more recesses in a first surface of the peripheral portion.

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