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Monolithic multi-point warhead initiator

US4475461A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1981
Grant dateOct 9, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C19/0846
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A monolithic multi-point initiator for a warhead wherein a single detonator s connected by multiple interconnected conduits packed monolithically with an initiator compound that delivers detonating waves to a series of multi-point explosive charges or pellets located at or near either end of the warhead.

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