Projectile using shape-memory alloy to improve impact energy transfer
US4704968A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A projectile having an active component of shape-memory alloy that will not distort the projectile's shape or balance during launch or flight but which will alter the projectile shape upon impact to increase energy transfer efficiency against targets is disclosed.
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