Projectile-forming charge
US5237929A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B1/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a projectile-forming explosive charge (1) of the type which includes a forward concave insert (2) disposed in the envisaged effect direction of the charge and being reformed on detonation of the charge into a cohesive projectile (4). According to the invention, this projectile (4) is given advantageous ballistic configuration with the aid of a specifically designed annular portion (3) which is also utilized for retaining the insert (2) in that sleeve (8) which surrounds the explosive charge (9) on the other sides.
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