Sabot

US12339108B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Konstantin Arzt · Großmoor, DE
• Michael Gowin · Hermannsburg, DE
• Ulrich Keller · Aachen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 15, 2022
• Grant date: Jun 24, 2025
• Expiry date: Jun 29, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F42B14/062
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a sabot (1) which comprises multiple sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3). The sabot (1) or the sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) are characterized by having a structural design at an end (10) opposite the shooting direction such that a low degree of flexural rigidity is achieved at said end (10). A sabot (1) with three sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) is preferred. The sabot (1) or the sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) have a rear part (3) as a push part and a front part (4) as a pull part. In order to optimize the shape and weight, the front part (4) and the rear part (3) have recesses (5, 6) in the sabot (1) or in the sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3). Braces (8, 9) are integrated between the recesses (5, 6), or the recesses (5, 6) are introduced between braces (8, 9).