Tapered disc and jacketed explosive device for projecting high velocity metal jets
US5044282A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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