Insensitive munition initiation canister (IMIC)
US11460282B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B3/11
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An insensitive munition initiation canister includes a first cylindrical body having an external surface, which includes a first set of threads arranged circumferentially around the first cylindrical body, and a second cylindrical body connected to the first cylindrical body including an external surface having a second set of threads arranged circumferentially around the second cylindrical body. The first cylindrical body includes a first internal region set to retain an explosive charge having a detonation capability sufficient to detonate an insensitive munition. The first cylindrical body is set to sit inside a munition fuze well. The threads of the first cylindrical body are set to engage the munition fuze well.
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