公开(公告)号：US07270060B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US10605057

申请日：2003-09-05

申请人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest Logsdon ,  Daniel Vo

发明人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest Logsdon ,  Daniel Vo

IPC分类号： F42B14/06

CPC分类号： F42B12/06 ,  F42B14/068

摘要： A rod sleeve made of smart material sleeves and/or steel sleeves with smart material rings surrounds the rod of a kinetic energy projectile. The rod may be made of DU, tungsten, or other material. Smart materials are materials such as nickel-titanium (nitinol) and copper aluminum nickel (CAN) that can be trained to change to one or more particular shapes at predetermined temperatures. The change in shape occurs on a molecular level, almost instantaneously. The rod sleeve can be made all or in part from smart material. The smart material is trained to shrink at cold temperatures and expand at hot temperatures. The sleeve may then be heated and expanded to allow the sleeve to be pressed on the rod. As the sleeve cools, it compresses and provides required support to rod during gun launch of the kinetic energy projectile. The sleeve heats up while traveling down range due to the aero-ballistic heating of the sleeve material. At this higher temperature, the sleeve expands. Upon projectile impact with the target, the sleeve minimally penetrates the target, allowing the rod to slip supported through the sleeve and penetrate the target. The sleeve supports the rod as it penetrates the target but does not inhibit its penetration, remaining behind as the rod continues to penetrate the target.

摘要翻译： 由智能材料套筒和/或具有智能材料环的钢套筒制成的棒套筒围绕动能弹丸的杆。 杆可以由DU，钨或其他材料制成。 智能材料是诸如镍钛（镍钛诺）和铜铝镍（CAN）的材料，其可以被训练成在预定温度下变成一种或多种特定形状。 形状的变化发生在分子水平上，几乎瞬间发生。 杆套可以全部或部分地由智能材料制成。 智能材料经过培训，可在寒冷的温度下收缩并在高温下膨胀。 然后可以将套筒加热并膨胀以允许套筒压在杆上。 当套筒冷却时，它在枪弹发射动能弹丸时压缩并提供所需的支撑杆。 由于套筒材料的空气弹道加热，套管在向下行驶时加热。 在这个较高的温度下，套管膨胀。 当射弹与目标撞击时，套管最小程度地穿透目标，允许杆通过套筒滑动并穿透目标。 当套筒穿透靶子时，套筒支撑杆，但不会阻止其穿透，当杆继续穿透目标时，该杆保持在后面。

公开(公告)号：US20050034627A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10605380

申请日：2003-09-26

申请人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest Logsdon

发明人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest Logsdon

IPC分类号： F42B12/38 ,  F42B30/00

CPC分类号： F42B12/382

摘要： An electronic light source system is employed to create a flame-less tracer for a munitions projectile. The electronic light source system may be positioned in various locations and combinations of locations on a projectile (e.g., front, back, side, etc.) to enhance visibility of the projectile during flight. The electronic light source system provides a light source on the projectile that is visible to an observer at various viewing angles throughout the projectile flight without the environmental or safety issues presented by tracers using pyrotechnic materials. After assembly, the present system is encapsulated in glass or clear plastic to G-harden the present system, enabling the present system to sustain the large loads and stresses induced by gun launch. The present system may comprise a variety of light sources such as, for example, lasers, high output light-emitting diodes (LEDs), strobe lights, etc. The present system is capable of flashing the light sources at a variety of frequencies (e.g., 5 Hz, 20 Hz, etc.) to further attract the human eye. In addition, the present system presents the substantial benefit of being able to project light at various wavelengths outside the visible spectrum.

摘要翻译： 采用电子光源系统为弹药射弹创造无焰示踪剂。 电子光源系统可以定位在射弹（例如前，后，侧等）的各种位置和位置的组合中，以增强飞行过程中射弹的可视性。 电子光源系统在抛射体上提供光源，在整个射弹飞行中以观察角度观察者可见，而没有使用烟火材料的示踪者所呈现的环境或安全问题。 组装后，本系统被封装在玻璃或透明塑料中以G化硬化本系统，使本系统能够承受枪发射引起的大负载和应力。 本系统可以包括各种光源，例如激光器，高输出发光二极管（LED），闪光灯等。本系统能够以各种频率闪烁光源（例如， ，5Hz，20Hz等），以进一步吸引人眼。 此外，本系统提供了能够投射可见光谱外的各种波长的光的实质性益处。

公开(公告)号：US06688233B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US10249608

申请日：2003-04-23

申请人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest Logsdon ,  Samuel A. Lafontaine

发明人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest Logsdon ,  Samuel A. Lafontaine

IPC分类号： F42S5184

CPC分类号： F41A9/39 ,  F42B5/02

摘要： A system and method for improving the process of mechanical translation of projectiles by a spring mechanism that is built of a smart material and that is activated by an electric pulse, to provide a controlled translation of a projectile before firing or, in case of pre-firing termination, in order to restore the projectile to its original position after translation. The pre-firing translation using the spring mechanism provides a more controlled process and reduces the risk associated with the conventional propulsion charge translation design. The ability to return the projectile to its initial state after translation affords a significant advantage over the conventional propulsion charge design since it enables the projectile firing to be terminated even after translation, unlike in the conventional design whereby the projectile firing is irreversible upon a mechanical translation by setting off the propulsion charge.

摘要翻译： 一种用于通过由智能材料构成并由电脉冲激活的弹簧机构来改进弹丸的机械平移过程的系统和方法，以在射击之前提供射弹的受控平移， 射击终止，以便将射弹恢复到原来的位置翻译。 使用弹簧机构的预激发平移提供了更加受控的过程并且降低了与常规推进电荷翻译设计相关联的风险。 将反射弹返回初始状态的翻译能力比传统的推进装料设计具有显着的优势，因为即使在翻译后也能够终止射弹射击，这与传统的设计不同，因为在机械翻译中射弹射击是不可逆转的 通过启动推进装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060065149A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10711714

申请日：2004-09-30

申请人： Stewart Gilman ,  Anthony Farina ,  Leon Manole

发明人： Stewart Gilman ,  Anthony Farina ,  Leon Manole

IPC分类号： F42B8/00 ,  F42B10/06

CPC分类号： F42B8/12 ,  F42B10/26 ,  F42B10/38

摘要： A finless cone-nosed, ogival-nosed, or combination ogive-cone nosed training projectile is statically stable, yet has adequate spin rate to compensate for aerodynamic or mass asymmetries. In addition, the training projectile can be fired from smooth bore or rifled cannons of various calibers, including 120 mm and 105 mm. Spin torque and stability augmentation are provided by a radially angled slotted tail flange attached to the rear of the training projectile, providing high performance and improved accuracy at low cost for use in training exercises. The training projectile has a higher static margin than conventional devices, and provides the ability to train personnel with a training projectile that achieves flight ranges similar to its matching tactical projectile, and has improved accuracy.

摘要翻译： 无锥锥体，椭圆形或组合的ogive-cone nosed训练射弹是静态稳定的，但具有足够的旋转速率来补偿空气动力学或质量不对称性。 此外，训练射弹可以从各种口径的平滑孔或膛线炮中射出，包括120毫米和105毫米。 旋转扭矩和稳定性增加由附接到训练射弹后部的径向角度的开槽尾翼法兰提供，以低成本提供高性能和改进的准确性，用于训练练习。 训练弹体具有比传统装置更高的静态裕度，并提供训练人员训练射弹的能力，实现与其匹配的战术射弹类似的飞行范围，并提高了准确性。

公开(公告)号：US6123289A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-26

申请号：US71453

申请日：1998-04-20

申请人： Leon Manole ,  William Rice ,  Stewart Gilman ,  John Dineen ,  Frank Renner ,  Mark Young ,  Anthony Farina

发明人： Leon Manole ,  William Rice ,  Stewart Gilman ,  John Dineen ,  Frank Renner ,  Mark Young ,  Anthony Farina

IPC分类号： F42B8/12 ,  F42B10/06 ,  F42B10/48 ,  F42B10/00 ,  F42B8/00 ,  F42B10/56

CPC分类号： F42B10/06 ,  F42B10/48 ,  F42B8/12

摘要： An aerodynamic device, such as a projectile includes an elongated forebody, and an aft section secured to the forebody. The aft section acts as a d control device, and includes a connecting member that extends integrally in a conically shaped flared section, for generating a lift force to help stabilize the projectile during forward flight. The aft section further includes a flange that extends from the flared section, and that provides velocity decay and optimal drag, in order to limit the projectile flight and descent within a predetermined safety or emergency range. The flared section is defined between an innermost edge positioned adjacent to the connecting member, and an outermost edge positioned adjacent to the flange. The flange includes a forward facing wall that extends from the outermost edge and that has a height "H" that controls the amount of drag on the projectile, such that the outer diameter of the aft section is less than, or equal to the inner diameter of the gun barrel from which the projectile is fired.

摘要翻译： 诸如射弹的空气动力学装置包括细长的前体和固定到前体的后部。 后部部分用作拖曳控制装置，并且包括连接构件，该连接构件一体地延伸在锥形扩张部分中，用于产生升力以帮助在向前飞行期间稳定射弹。 后部段还包括从扩张部分延伸的凸缘，并且其提供速度衰减和最佳阻力，以便在预定的安全或紧急范围内限制射弹飞行和下降。 扩口部分限定在邻近连接部件的最内边缘和邻近凸缘定位的最外边缘之间。 凸缘包括从最外边缘延伸的具有高度“H”的向前壁，该高度“H”控制弹丸上的阻力量，使得后部的外径小于或等于内径 枪弹被射击的枪管。

公开(公告)号：US5874691A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-23

申请号：US975439

申请日：1997-11-21

申请人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Paul Valenti

发明人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Paul Valenti

IPC分类号： F42B8/12 ,  F42B12/34

CPC分类号： F42B12/34 ,  F42B8/12

摘要： A collapsible training projectile includes a nose, a body and a tail. The dy has a forwardmost end secured to the nose, and a rearwardmost end secured to the tail. The body further includes one or more axial, longitudinal slots that extend radially through at least part of the body, such that when the projectile impacts with an object, the kinetic energy causes the body to plastically deform along the slots, thereby reducing the penetration energy of the projectile. In another embodiment, the projectile includes a wedge, a body and a tail. The forwardmost end of the body is secured to the wedge, and its rearwardmost end is secured to the tail. The body includes an axial hole which is formed along the axial center of the body, and which extends from approximately the rearward tip of the wedge to the rearwardmost end of the body, such that when the projectile impacts with an object, the kinetic energy drives the rearward tip of the wedge partially through the axial hole, causing the forwardmost end of the body to plastically deform and to sheer around the wedge.

摘要翻译： 可折叠的训练射弹包括鼻子，身体和尾巴。 身体的最前端固定在鼻子上，最后端固定在尾部。 主体还包括一个或多个径向延伸通过主体的至少一部分的轴向纵向槽，使得当抛射体与物体碰撞时，动能导致主体沿着狭槽塑性变形，由此降低穿透能量 的射弹。 在另一个实施例中，射弹包括楔形物，身体和尾部。 主体的最前端固定在楔子上，其最后端固定在尾部。 主体包括沿着主体的轴向中心形成的轴向孔，其从楔形物的大约后端延伸到主体的最后端，使得当抛射体与物体撞击时，动能驱动 楔形件的后端部分地穿过轴向孔，使得主体的最前端塑性变形并围绕楔形件。

公开(公告)号：US5841062A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US958640

申请日：1997-10-27

申请人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  James Lee ,  Manuel Munoz ,  Peter Ngai ,  Anthony Vella ,  William Rice ,  Nick Zuback

发明人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  James Lee ,  Manuel Munoz ,  Peter Ngai ,  Anthony Vella ,  William Rice ,  Nick Zuback

IPC分类号： F42B5/18

CPC分类号： F42B5/181 ,  F42B5/18 ,  Y10S102/70

摘要： A tank cartridge is described which is capable of withstanding rough handg during loading and unloading operations.

摘要翻译： 描述了在装载和卸载操作期间能够承受粗略处理的储罐。

公开(公告)号：US07013811B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10604576

申请日：2003-07-31

申请人： Anthony Sebasto ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Leon Manole ,  Mohan Palathingal ,  Robert Marchak

发明人： Anthony Sebasto ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Leon Manole ,  Mohan Palathingal ,  Robert Marchak

IPC分类号： F42B13/16

CPC分类号： F42B14/061 ,  F42B14/068

摘要： An energetic sabot allows part of the sabot to burn away at a controlled rate, adding propellant energy to the gun while at the same time completely support the projectile rod. The energetic sabot is thicker or larger at shot start to support the projectile without breaking. As the energetic sabot travels up the gun tube, the energetic sabot then thins out or otherwise decreases in mass as the force on the energetic sabot decreases. The weight of the projectile consequently decreases as it travels up the gun tube, allowing the gun gases to push a lighter projectile, giving the projectile a higher velocity. Due to its continually decreasing weight in the gun tube, the projectile experiences greater acceleration and exits the gun with a higher muzzle velocity. A secondary effect comes from increased pressure in the gun tube from the gases relinquished in the burning of the sabot, further increasing the velocity of the projectile. This higher velocity in turn leads to greater projectile velocity at target impact, and thus a greater penetration depth. The energetic sabot is “doped” with energetic materials by sprinkling either explosive, propulsive, or pyrotechnic agents between layers of the composite material in the energetic sabot. These agents ignite upon propulsion; their composition is determined from their burn rates. The burn rate may be designed proportional to the decrease in chamber pressure; the less pressure in the tube, the more material that can be relinquished.

摘要翻译： 一个精力充沛的sabot允许部分燃烧器以受控的速率燃烧，向喷枪添加推进剂能量，同时完全支撑射弹棒。 精力充沛的炮弹在射击开始时更厚或更大，以支撑射弹而不破裂。 当精力充沛的鞋子向上移动枪管时，随着精力充沛的力量上的力量减小，精力充沛的尸体随之消失或以其他方式减小。 射弹的重量因此随着喷枪管的上升而减小，从而允许枪气弹射较轻的射弹，从而使射弹具有更高的速度。 由于其枪管重量不断减小，射弹体现出更大的加速度，并以较高的枪口速度离开枪。 二次效应来自于枪管中从在燃烧火焰中放出的气体中增加的压力增加的压力，进一步增加了射弹的速度。 这种更高的速度又导致在目标冲击下更大的射弹速度，并因此导致更大的穿透深度。 精力充沛的s ot。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 这些物质在推进时点燃; 它们的组成由其烧伤率确定。 燃烧速率可以设计成与腔室压力的降低成正比; 管中的压力越小，可以放弃的材料越多。

公开(公告)号：US06497181B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US10095342

申请日：2002-03-11

申请人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest L. Logsdon, Jr.

发明人： Leon Manole ,  Stewart Gilman ,  Ernest L. Logsdon, Jr.

IPC分类号： F42B1238

CPC分类号： F42B12/38 ,  F42B12/40

摘要： A flameless tracer and marker for small munitions and canon caliber projectiles incudes non-toxic, environmentally friendly chemiluminescent materials which are maintained in separate compartments is described. The munitions when fired glow intensely for several minutes and mark a target area upon impact.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于小型弹药和佳能口径射弹的无焰示踪剂和标记，其包含保持在分开的隔室中的无毒，环境友好的化学发光材料。 当发射的弹药强烈地发射数分钟，并在撞击时标记目标区域。

公开(公告)号：US07150234B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-19

申请号：US10711714

申请日：2004-09-30

申请人： Stewart Gilman ,  Anthony Farina ,  Leon Manole

发明人： Stewart Gilman ,  Anthony Farina ,  Leon Manole

IPC分类号： F42B10/24

CPC分类号： F42B8/12 ,  F42B10/26 ,  F42B10/38

摘要： A finless cone-nosed, ogival-nosed, or combination ogive-cone nosed training projectile is statically stable, yet has adequate spin rate to compensate for aerodynamic or mass asymmetries. In addition, the training projectile can be fired from smooth bore or rifled cannons of various calibers, including 120 mm and 105 mm. Spin torque and stability augmentation are provided by a radially angled slotted tail flange attached to the rear of the training projectile, providing high performance and improved accuracy at low cost for use in training exercises. The training projectile has a higher static margin than conventional devices, and provides the ability to train personnel with a training projectile that achieves flight ranges similar to its matching tactical projectile, and has improved accuracy.

摘要翻译： 无锥锥体，椭圆形或组合的ogive-cone nosed训练射弹是静态稳定的，但具有足够的旋转速率来补偿空气动力学或质量不对称性。 此外，训练射弹可以从各种口径的平滑孔或膛线炮中射出，包括120毫米和105毫米。 旋转扭矩和稳定性增加由附接到训练射弹后部的径向角度的开槽尾翼法兰提供，以低成本提供高性能和改进的准确性，用于训练练习。 训练弹体具有比传统装置更高的静态裕度，并提供训练人员训练射弹的能力，实现与其匹配的战术射弹类似的飞行范围，并提高了准确性。