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Multi-action fuze and warhead separator fitted to a munition

US9410782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2015
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C15/44
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-step separator for a fuze is configured to be mated to an explosive device in a military munition, either at a production facility during manufacture of the munition or during use in the field. The fuze includes a detonator with a booster or spit-back element for initiating an energetic sequence resulting in a high-order detonation of the explosive device. The multi-step separator includes:

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