High voltage arm/fire device and method
US9329011B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C19/0819
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for initiating the ignition of a pyrotechnic material in a controlled manner. The invention is suitable for use with less sensitive pyrotechnic material or charges, such as, but not limited to, boron potassium nitrate (B/KNO3) and nitrocellulose (NC). The invention is particularly suitable for incorporation with an ignition system for the ignition of pyrotechnic materials used in solid propellant missile and rocket motors. The invention is particularly resistant to spurious radio frequency interference and/or other electromagnetic interference and is readily capable of operating on a minimum fire or triggering voltage in excess of 500 volts.
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