Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Sleeved projectiles
- Patent Title (中): 套筒弹
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Application No.: US10275714Application Date: 2001-05-15
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Publication No.: US07210412B2Publication Date: 2007-05-01
- Inventor: James Michael O'Dwyer
- Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer
- Applicant Address: AU Queensland
- Assignee: Metal Storm Limited
- Current Assignee: Metal Storm Limited
- Current Assignee Address: AU Queensland
- Agency: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.
- Priority: AUPQ7499 20000515
- International Application: PCT/AU01/00556 WO 20010515
- International Announcement: WO01/88461 WO 20011122
- Main IPC: F42B14/06
- IPC: F42B14/06

Abstract:
Projectile (10) is for use with barrel assemblies of the type having a plurality of axially disposed projectiles within a bore and wherein discrete propellant charges are provided for propelling respective projectiles sequentially from the bore. Projectile (10) comprises expandable sleeve (11) encircling at least part of core (12). Sleeve (11) and core (12) have wedging surfaces (14) operable to deform trailing part (21) of sleeve (11) into sealing engagement with the bore in response to pressures exerted on projectile (10). When projectiles (10) are axially disposed in the bore, rear face (24) of the leading projectile cooperates with leading face (20) of the trailing projectile to define a discrete space about spine (23) for receipt of the propellant charge. Sleeve (11) is retained about core (12) during travel to the target.
Public/Granted literature
- US20030127014A1 Sleeved projectiles Public/Granted day:2003-07-10
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