Method and apparatus for spinning projectiles fired from a rail gun
US5189244A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B6/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for imparting a spin to a projectile fired from a railgun. A projectile which is rotatable within the barrel of the railgun, and which includes a conductive element, is caused to pass through a magnetic field, causing the projectile to rotate. Preferably, the magnetic field will be established by a solenoidal magnet which is coaxial with the path of the projectile.
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