Energy-absorbing sabot
US3961580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B14/064
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-piece sabot of the can type comprises an energy storage means posited between the obturator and the aft end of the subcaliber projectile and means for mounting the sabot on the projectile in one of a plurality of axial positions. Energy stored in the storage means during the initial phase of launch is released after launch to effect projectile-sabot separation.
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