Shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass
US11933580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are shaped charges for focusing a fluid mass and related methods of using the shaped charges for disruption of an explosive target with a spherical projectile. The shaped charge comprises a plastic shell having a special geometric shape configured to support a shape-conforming explosive. A cylindrical plastic body has an interior volume for containing a fluid and the plastic shell. The plastic body closed distal end has a geometric shape that is substantially matched to the shape of the plastic shell. Metal spherical projectiles having an outer layer of metal selected to have an effective density matched to the fluid provide advantageous target disruption capabilities.
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