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Void-sensing fuze

US4604953A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1984
Grant dateAug 12, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C1/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A void-sensing fuze whose initiation is deferred until after impact forces have terminated. A safety device safeties the fuze until after the ordnance has fired. Thereafter, upon impact the fuze is committed to fire, but fires only after impact forces have terminated.

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