Electronic setback validation for fuzes
US9625243B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42C11/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate to fuze setback validation. An electronic setback validator for a launched munition safe-arm fuze includes a transient voltage suppressor. A piezoceramic element is electrically-connected to the transient voltage suppressor. A first electronic circuit is electrically-connected to the piezoceramic element and is a constant 1 milliamp discharge circuit. The first electronic circuit is configured to determine setback magnitude of acceleration. A second electronic circuit is electrically-connected to the piezoceramic element. The second electronic circuit is a constant 122 microamp charge circuit and is configured to determine setback duration of acceleration. A microcontroller is electrically-connected to the first and second electronic circuits.
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