Shock initiation devices including reactive multilayer structures
US7278354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B39/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides shock initiation devices comprising multilayer structures with constituent layers that undergo an exothermic self-propagating reaction once initiated by shock. The multilayer structures may be used as components in shaped charges, EFP devices, warheads, munition casings, interceptors, missiles, bombs, and other systems. The reactive layer materials may be selected based on required structural properties, density and reaction temperature.
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