Plasma torch incorporating a reactive ignition tube and igniter squib integrating such a torch
US6703580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/52
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a plasma torch (1) comprising at least two electrodes (7, 8) separated by a cylindrical insulating case (6) delimiting an internal volume, said electrodes connected by a conductive ignition fuse (11) placed in the internal volume. This torch is characterized in that the fuse (11) comprises at least one conductive material associated with at least one energetic material or one able to react with the conductive material.Application to the ignition of the propellant charge of a munition.
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