Firing mechanism for ordnance by striking a detonator
US6450080B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/38
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ordnance firing mechanism for striking detonators by a strike pin which is translatable relative to a support, the strike pin being driven in translation by actuation apparatus including a lever connected to the strike pin and pivotable relative to the support, a pivotable pawl able to release the lever 4, a propelling device acting on the lever and affixed to the support 1, a driver acting on the pawl and through it implementing rotation of the lever thereby arming the strike pin and releasing the lever, the driver including a control rod for translation relative to the support and having recesses cooperating with the pawl and with a heel cooperating with the lever.
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