Electromagnetic launcher assembly
US4694729A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K44/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electromagnetic launcher assembly 10 includes a magnetohydrodynamic power generator 12 for generating electrical energy. The energy is stored in an inductor 26 which is provided with current directing means 30 for selectively routing an electrical charge to activate a rail gun assembly 28 which initiates the firing of a projectile 32 out of the rail gun assembly.
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