公开(公告)号：US08127685B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US10556957

申请日：2004-05-13

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer ,  Sean Patrick O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer ,  Sean Patrick O'Dwyer

IPC: F42B12/58

CPC classification number: F42B5/035 ,  F41A19/65

Abstract: An existing projectile (21) is modified by adding a tail piece (22) to enable axial stacking of multiple projectiles (20) in a common barrel. Propellant for each modified projectile (20) is contained in respective chambers located external to the barrel and connected to the bore of the barrel through associated ports. Tail piece (22) aligns with a respective port and provides a space between consecutive projectiles (20) into which the propellant gas expands after ignition. Separate claims are directed to tail assembly (22), modified projectile (20), the barrel assembly having a plurality of projectiles (20) stacked in end-to-end relation, and to an external initiation system for the barrel assembly (see FIGS. 4, 7).

Abstract translation: 现有的抛射物（21）通过添加尾片（22）来修改，以使多个弹丸（20）在公共筒中的轴向堆叠。 每个改进的抛射体（20）的推进剂容纳在位于筒体外部的相应腔室中，并且通过相关联的端口连接到筒体的孔。 尾件（22）与相应的端口对准，并且在点燃后推进剂气体膨胀的连续喷射器（20）之间提供空间。 独立权利要求涉及尾部组件（22），改进的抛射体（20），具有以端对端关系堆叠的多个射弹（20）的筒体组件以及用于筒组件的外部起始系统（参见图 4,7）。

公开(公告)号：US07565761B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US11820857

申请日：2007-06-20

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: F41A19/64

CPC classification number: F42B5/035

Abstract: A barrel assembly for a weapon, said barrel assembly including a barrel; a plurality of projectile assemblies axially disposed in end to end abutting relationship within said barrel for operative sealing engagement with the bore of the barrel, each projectile including a projectile head and an integral cylindrical spacer portion extending axially and rearwardly from said projectile head; discrete propellant charges accommodated within said cylindrical spacer portion for propelling respective projectile assemblies sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel; ignition means for igniting said discrete propellant charges; and control means for selectively and sequentially actuating the ignition means. In one form, each projectile assembly further includes an internal wedging surface, at or adjacent the trailing end of said cylindrical extension which accommodates a tapered nose part of a following projectile, for expanding said trailing end into enhanced sealing engagement with the barrel upon engagement of said wedging surface with said tapered nose part.

Abstract translation: 用于武器的枪管组件，所述枪管组件包括枪管; 多个抛射组件，其轴向设置在所述筒内的端对端关系中，用于与所述筒的孔有效密封接合，每个抛射体包括射弹头和从所述射弹头轴向和向后延伸的整体圆柱形间隔部分; 容纳在所述圆柱形间隔件部分内的分立的推进剂装料，用于依次通过枪管的枪口推动相应的射弹组件; 用于点燃所述离散推进剂装料的点火装置; 以及用于选择性地并且顺序地致动点火装置的控制装置。 在一种形式中，每个抛射体组件还包括内部楔入表面，位于或邻近所述圆柱形延伸部的后端，其容纳随后的射弹的锥形鼻部，用于在所述圆柱形延伸部的接合时使所述后端扩大与所述筒的密封接合 所述楔形表面具有所述锥形鼻部。

公开(公告)号：US07475636B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US10545206

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer ,  Sean Patrick O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer ,  Sean Patrick O'Dwyer

IPC: F42B15/00 ,  F42B12/02 ,  F42B17/00 ,  F41A21/00

CPC classification number: F41A19/58 ,  F41A19/61 ,  F41A19/62 ,  F41A19/65 ,  F42B5/02 ,  F42B5/035 ,  F42B5/08 ,  F42B5/10

Abstract: A projectile having variable kinetic energy contains multiple propellant charges (14) that are able to be individually selected for ignition. Each charge (14) has a selectable initiator (15) that may be triggered by a wired or wireless firing system, preferably an inductive system, in order to determine the kinetic energy of the projectile. The projectiles are axially stacked for firing from the barrel of a weapon, with nose portion (11) shaped to seal against tail portion (12) of a leading projectile. Ignition gas exit ports (17) are located in nose portion (11) for propulsion of a leading projectile from the weapon. Alternative, the ports may be located in tail portion (12) for propulsion of each respective projectile. Charges (14) may be distributed around the longitudinal axis of body (10) of the projectile.

Abstract translation: 具有可变动能的射弹包含能够单独选择点火的多个推进剂电荷（14）。 每个充电（14）具有可选择的启动器（15），其可以由有线或无线发射系统触发，优选地是感应系统，以便确定射弹的动能。 抛射体被轴向地堆叠以从武器的枪身射出，其中鼻部（11）成形为密封着前导射弹的尾部（12）。 点火气体出口（17）位于鼻部（11）中，用于推进前方的射弹从武器。 替代方案，端口可以位于尾部（12）中，用于推进每个相应的抛射体。 充电（14）可以围绕射弹的主体（10）的纵向轴线分布。

公开(公告)号：US07117779B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10130673

申请日：2000-11-23

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: B25C1/10

CPC classification number: B25C1/143 ,  B23D15/145 ,  B25F5/00 ,  F42B5/035

Abstract: A power source (10) for providing energy to drive a mechanical device including a receiving chamber (11) and discrete propellant charges (23) for selective detonation whereby gases generated by the selective detonation expand into the receiving chamber (11) wherein said receiving chamber includes a reactive closure (15) which dynamically responds to pressure changes in the receiving chamber and wherein said power source further includes a linkage (16) associated with the reactive closure for transmitting energy from the dynamic response of the reactive closure to the mechanical device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供能量以驱动包括接收室（11）和离散推进剂电荷（23）的能量的电源（10），用于选择性爆炸，由此通过选择性爆炸产生的气体扩展到接收室（11），其中所述接收室 包括动态地响应接收室中的压力变化的反应式闭合件（15），并且其中所述动力源还包括与所述反应性闭合件相关联的连杆机构（16），用于将能量从所述反作用式闭合器的动态响应传递到所述机械装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140317984A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US13846484

申请日：2013-03-18

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer ,  Sean Patrick O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer ,  Sean Patrick O'Dwyer

IPC: F41A19/58

CPC classification number: F41A19/58 ,  F41A19/61 ,  F41A19/62 ,  F41A19/65 ,  F42B5/02 ,  F42B5/035 ,  F42B5/08 ,  F42B5/10

Abstract: Projectiles with sealed propellant are described herein. In one embodiment of the invention, a projectile includes a body having a nose portion and a tail portion, a plurality of propellant charges contained within the body, a plurality of selectable initiators contained within the body for ignition of respective propellant charges, one or more ports for exit of ignition gases produced by the charges for propulsion of the projectile from the weapon, and one or more inductors for inducing a firing current, where at least one initiator only initiates on receiving a firing current which is different from the firing signal required to initiate the other initiators.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了具有密封推进剂的射弹。 在本发明的一个实施例中，抛射体包括具有鼻部和尾部的主体，容纳在体内的多个推进剂电荷，容纳在体内的多个可选择的引发剂，用于点燃相应的推进剂装料，一个或多个 用于从弹药推进的装置产生的点燃气体出口的端口，以及一个或多个用于引发点火电流的电感器，其中至少一个起动器仅在接收到与所需的发射信号不同的点火电流时启动 启动其他发起者。

公开(公告)号：US07637195B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11808857

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: F41F1/08

CPC classification number: F41F1/08 ,  F41A19/65 ,  F41H11/00 ,  F42B5/035 ,  F42B23/16

Abstract: A set defence means for defending a designated area including, at least one monitor for monitoring the designated area to detect any zone therein in which a new presence appears, defence capable of debilitating personnel present anywhere in a remote designated area and communication means providing communication between the monitoring means and the defence means for triggering selective activation of the defence means for delivering a debilitating attack to the detected zone.

Abstract translation: 一种用于捍卫指定区域的防御装置，包括至少一个监视器，用于监视指定区域以检测其中出现新存在的任何区域，能够使出现在远程指定区域中任何地方的人员衰弱的防御能力以及提供在远程指定区域之间的通信的通信装置 监视装置和防御装置，用于触发选择性激活防御装置，用于将衰弱的攻击传送到检测到的区域。

公开(公告)号：US07207256B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10495131

申请日：2002-10-24

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: F41A23/02

CPC classification number: B64D7/00 ,  B64C2201/121 ,  B64D7/04 ,  B64D7/08 ,  F41A21/48 ,  F41A23/00 ,  F42B5/035

Abstract: A vehicular weapons platform (30) including a plurality of barrel assemblies (10), wherein each barrel assembly includes a barrel (11), a plurality of projectiles (14) axially disposed within the barrel for operative sealing engagement with the bore of the barrel (11) and discrete propellant charges (15) for propelling respective projectiles sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel; and at least one of said plurality of barrel assemblies (10) includes a barrel which also forms a structural member of the weapons platform. In one preferred form, the weapons platform takes the form of a small combat aerial vehicle (SCAV) (30), wherein the barrel assemblies (10) form the airframe. A method of constructing a weapons platform from the barrel assemblies is also described.

Abstract translation: 一种包括多个筒体组件（10）的车辆武器平台（30），其中每个筒体组件包括筒体（11），多个射出件（14），其轴向设置在所述筒体内，用于与所述筒体 （11）和离散的推进剂装料（15），用于依次通过枪管的枪口推动各射弹; 并且所述多个筒组件（10）中的至少一个包括还形成武器平台的结构构件的筒体。 在一种优选形式中，武器平台采取小作战飞行器（SCAV）（30）的形式，其中枪管组件（10）形成机身。 还描述了从筒组件构造武器平台的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06431076B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09424970

申请日：1999-12-03

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: F42B1402

CPC classification number: F42B14/02 ,  F41A21/06 ,  F41A21/28 ,  F42B5/035 ,  F42B14/00

Abstract: A method of minimising misfiring or alleviating their consequences is provided by forming at least each trailing projectile (30) in a series of housed projectiles with a sealing portion (34) extending about a tapered anvil portion (31) and moveable therealong for expansion into sealing engagement with the barrel (11). The sealing portion (34) disengages forwardly in response to a misfire or the like to provide a bleed path for igniting the propellant charge (41) associated with the next leading projectile (30).

Abstract translation: 通过将至少每个后抛射体（30）形成在一系列容纳的射弹中，具有围绕锥形砧座部分（31）延伸的密封部分（34）并可沿其移动以扩展成密封件来提供减少失火或减轻其后果的方法 与枪管（11）接合。 密封部分34响应于失火等而向前分离，以提供用于点燃与下一个引导射弹（30）相关联的推进剂装料（41）的排放路径。

公开(公告)号：US06223642B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US09284310

申请日：1999-04-22

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: F41A374

CPC classification number: F42B14/067 ,  F41A1/04 ,  F41A9/38 ,  F42B5/03 ,  F42B14/00

Abstract: A projectile firing weapon for firing rounds of the type having a projectile and an associated bore seal which is radially expanded by relative axial displacement between the projectile and the bore seal. The weapon includes a barrel assembly having a barrel bore, a barrel chamber for the round to be fired through the barrel bore, and an associated breech chamber for the next round to be fired. A propellant chamber is formed in the barrel assembly between the barrel chamber and the breech chamber, and a feeder feeds propellant into the propellant chamber. Rounds may be fed axially and sequentially through a loading opening to the barrel assembly and into the breech chamber, thereby forcing the existing round therein into the barrel chamber. Holding means cooperable with the round fed into the breech chamber effect a sealing relationship between the breech chamber and the round therein, causing an operative closure of the barrel chamber. An igniter ignites propellant in the propellant chamber.

Abstract translation: 用于发射具有抛射体的类型的射弹射击武器和相关的孔密封件，其通过射弹和钻孔密封件之间的相对轴向位移而径向膨胀。 武器包括具有筒孔的桶组件，用于使圆筒通过筒孔被射出的桶室，以及用于下一回合的相关联的后膛室。 推进剂室形成在枪管腔和后膛室之间的枪管组件中，并且馈线将推进剂馈入推进剂室。 圆形可以轴向和顺序地通过装载开口进给到筒组件并进入后膛室，从而迫使其中的现有圆形进入筒室。 与进入后膛室的圆形配合的保持装置影响后膛室和其中的圆形之间的密封关系，导致枪管腔室的操作闭合。 点火器点燃推进剂室中的推进剂。

公开(公告)号：US6123007A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-26

申请号：US124574

申请日：1998-07-29

Applicant: James Michael O'Dwyer

Inventor： James Michael O'Dwyer

IPC: F41A19/65 ,  F42B5/03 ,  F42B5/08 ,  F41A19/64

CPC classification number: F42B5/035 ,  F41A19/65 ,  F42B5/08

Abstract: A barrel assembly includes a barrel and a plurality of projectile assemblies disposed in end to end abutting relationship within the barrel and forming a compression resistant column of projectile assemblies. Each projectile assembly includes a projectile head and a spacer assembly engaged therewith and extending axially therefrom to abu the adjacent projectile assembly. Complementary wedging surfaces are disposed on the spacer assembly and projectile head, respectively, wherein relative axial engagement between a projectile head and its spacer assembly causes a radial expansion of the projectile head of wedging the projectile head into sealing engagement with the barrels. A discrete propellant charge is associated with each projectile assembly for propelling the projectile assemblies sequentially through the muzzle of the barrels. Respective ignition means are disposed externally of the barrel for igniting the discrete propellant charges, and ignition apertures through the barrel are disposed at positions between adjacent projectile heads and provide communication between the externally disposed ignition means and the respective discrete propellant charges. A controller selectively and sequentially actuates the ignition means.

Abstract translation: 枪管组件包括枪管和多个在枪管内端对端关系设置的射弹组件，并形成弹丸组件的抗压柱。 每个射弹组件包括射弹头和与其接合并从其轴向延伸到邻近的抛射体组件的间隔件组件。 互补的楔形表面分别设置在间隔件组件和抛射头上，其中抛射头和其间隔件组件之间的相对轴向接合导致将弹丸头楔入到与所述筒密封接合的弹丸头的径向膨胀。 离散的推进剂装料与每个抛射组件相关联，用于通过枪管的枪口依次推进射弹组件。 各个点火装置设置在筒的外部，用于点燃离散的推进剂装料，并且通过枪管的点火孔设置在相邻的射弹头之间的位置，并且提供在外部设置的点火装置和相应的离散推进剂装料之间的连通。 控制器选择性地并且顺序地致动点火装置。