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Tapered disc and jacketed explosive device for projecting high velocity metal jets

US5044282A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1990
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B1/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cylindrical jacketed core explosive configuration with a circular tapered lyer plate operatively disposed in front of it produces a high velocity jet capable of penetrating hard materials. The charge assembly length is less than 1.4 times its diameter.

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