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Large calibre ammunition loaded via rear

US8015923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 2009
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B5/181
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ammunition comprising a projectile attached to a combustible skirt and enclosed by a base, a linking dome being provided between the skirt and the base, wherein the linking dome includes a first outer wall contacting with the skirt and a second outer wall extending from the first one and contacting with the base, and wherein the dome comprises a unit to ensure its joining with the skirt, the unit being able to be bent back by the base onto an outer wall of the combustible skirt when the base is disposed over the linking dome.

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