Multi-action fuze and warhead separator fitted to a munition
US9410782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2035 |
Classification
- 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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