Smart fuze guidance system with replaceable fuze module
US7819061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B10/46
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A smart fuze system includes a radome used to hold a replaceable smart fuze module in place. An internally-threaded collar screws onto threads on the main body of the smart fuze system. Pressure from the radome presses the smart fuze module against electrical connections in the main body. The smart fuze module may thereby be held in place without potting material, allowing different types of fuzes to be swapped into place. The different types of fuzes may include a type that communicates height of burst (HOB) information a type that communicates telemetry, and a type that communicates both HOB and telemetry information.
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