Artillery charge with laser ignition
US7546804B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C19/085
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An artillery charge includes a generally cylindrical body with a hollow core; propellant disposed in the body and first energetic material disposed in the hollow core; and a seal disposed over one end of the hollow core, the seal including second energetic material disposed therein. A laser igniter ignites the second energetic material in the seal, thereby providing more reliable ignition of the first energetic material and the propellant. The artillery charge reliably ignites using a lower powered laser than known charges.
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