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High pressure obturators and method of making

US9846017B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

Ryan Hooke · Bangor, US
Tyler Myers · Plymouth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2014
Grant date	Dec 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 4, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/777
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A high pressure obturator for a breech loaded, tube-launched projectile includes a generally annular ring having a central longitudinal axis and a radially inward portion. A flange portion is disposed radially outward of and partially contiguous with the radially inward portion. The flange portion extends axially forward and aft beyond the radially inward portion. The outer diameter of the flange portion decreases linearly from an aft most outer diameter to a forward most outer diameter. The obturator may be formed of a plastic material and include circumferential wraps of a high-strength fiber completely embedded in grooves in the obturator.

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