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Valve sleeve for CT40 cannon

US11614295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2020
Grant dateMar 28, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B5/045
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve sleeve for a CT40-type cannon that functions in association with a detonation assembly to activate a firing pin. The valve sleeve incorporates a receiver to ensure the mechanical support of the cannon's firing pin during firing events, the firing pin being coupled to the valve sleeve and translatable in relation to it, the receiver being constituted by a cylindrical firing pin sleeve, a firing pin valve, and a firing pin assembly inserted in the substantially cylindrical sleeve and the firing pin being inserted both in the valve and in the firing pin assembly, this receiver being revolving.

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