Pyrofuze pin for ordnance activation
US5036769A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C19/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrically controllable "Pyrofuze" pin device for ordnance device acation which functionally replaces the mechanical barrier and arming wire or other rigid and removable means used to provide ordnance device activation. The device includes a "Pyrofuze" pin, a connecting ignitor transfer charge, and ignitor, and electrical terminals to provide power from an external power supply, and a weatherproof housing. When electrically activated the "Pyrofuze" pin is reduced to molten by-products which functionally eliminate the mechanical barrier and permits the activation of the ordnance device.
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