Pyrotechnic device for destroying ammunitions
US8387503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a pyrotechnic device for the destruction of munitions by an explosive at least partially surrounding the munitions having walls for confining the active products. The device includes an igniter for the controlled ignition of the explosive, the igniter configured to couple explosive detonation waves into the walls of the munitions along at least two opening lines of said walls of the munitions. Application of embodiments of the invention includes controlled destruction of munitions or objects containing pyrotechnic and/or chemical substances.
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