Ammunition comprising means for neutralizing its explosive charge
US8584588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K9/38
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an ammunition comprising an explosive charge confined in a compartment and a deconfinement device capable of deconfining the explosive charge under a pressure or temperature rise within the ammunition. The invention neutralizes the ammunition on command. According to the invention, the ammunition further includes means for activating the deconfinement device, these means being controllable.
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