Signature-reduced muzzle brake
US8695475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A21/44
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A muzzle brake of a weapon or a weapons system for small- and medium-calibre weapons, that has a reduced outer signature with respect to heat and/or propellant gas emissions is provided. For this purpose, the propellant gas emerging from the barrel is diverted to the gas outlet openings of the muzzle brake in order to impinge on them to absorb the recoil, and is then made to pass further to the rear, and thereby cooled in a device.
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