Controlled fragmentation warhead
US5157225A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/24
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controlled fragmentation explosive device is disclosed. Fragmentation crol is achieved by providing both the inner and outer surfaces of a cylindrical case with intersecting longitudinal and circumferential "v" grooves having specific depth relationships. The inner and outer grooves are aligned with each other. The outer grooves are filled with a material for improving the acoustic impedence mismatch between the case and the volume within the "v" groove.
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