Insensitive detonator apparatus for initiating large failure diameter explosives
    2.
    发明授权
    Insensitive detonator apparatus for initiating large failure diameter explosives 有权
    用于启动大型故障直径炸药的不敏感雷管装置

    公开(公告)号:US09091517B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US13722612

    申请日:2012-12-20

    摘要: A munition according to a preferred embodiment can include a detonator system having a detonator that is selectively coupled to a microwave source that functions to selectively prime, activate, initiate, and/or sensitize an insensitive explosive material for detonation. The preferred detonator can include an explosive cavity having a barrier within which an insensitive explosive material is disposed and a waveguide coupled to the explosive cavity. The preferred system can further include a microwave source coupled to the waveguide such that microwaves enter the explosive cavity and impinge on the insensitive explosive material to sensitize the explosive material for detonation. In use the preferred embodiments permit the deployment and use of munitions that are maintained in an insensitive state until the actual time of use, thereby substantially preventing unauthorized or unintended detonation thereof.

    摘要翻译: 根据优选实施例的弹药可以包括雷管系统,其具有选择性地耦合到微波源的雷管,该雷管用于选择性地引燃,激活,启动和/或敏化不敏感的爆炸材料用于爆炸。 优选的雷管可以包括具有屏障的爆炸腔,其中设置不敏感的爆炸材料和与爆炸腔耦合的波导。 优选的系统还可以包括耦合到波导的微波源,使得微波进入爆炸腔并撞击不敏感的爆炸材料,以使爆炸材料致敏以引爆。 在使用中,优选实施例允许部署和使用在实际使用时间之前保持在不敏感状态的弹药,从而基本上防止未经授权或意外的爆炸。

    Initiator modules, munitions systems including initiator modules, and related methods
    3.
    发明授权
    Initiator modules, munitions systems including initiator modules, and related methods 有权
    启动器模块,包括启动器模块的弹药系统和相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US08408132B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US12723446

    申请日:2010-03-12

    摘要: Initiator modules for munitions control systems include a mounting portion for receiving a portion of an initiation device, a detonator device disposed within the initiator module, a connection portion configured to connect the initiator module with a munitions control system, and an electronics assembly configured to electronically couple with a munitions control system and transmit a signal to the detonator device. Munitions systems may include initiator modules received in a socket of a munitions control system. Methods of igniting explosive devices include coupling a shock tube to an explosive device, connecting an initiator module to a munitions control system, mounting a portion of the shock tube to the initiator module, and igniting the shock tube with a detonator device disposed within the initiator module.

    摘要翻译: 用于弹药控制系统的启动器模块包括用于接收启动装置的一部分的安装部分,设置在起动器模块内的雷管装置,被配置成将起动器模块与弹药控制系统连接的连接部分,以及电子装置, 与弹药控制系统相连,并将信号传送到雷管装置。 弹药系统可以包括接收在弹药控制系统的插座中的启动器模块。 点火爆炸装置的方法包括将冲击管连接到爆炸装置,将起动器模块连接到弹药控制系统,将冲击管的一部分安装到起动器模块,以及用设置在起动器内的雷管装置点燃冲击管 模块。

    Artillery charge with laser ignition
    5.
    发明授权
    Artillery charge with laser ignition 失效
    火炮用激光点火

    公开(公告)号:US07546804B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-16

    申请号:US11548103

    申请日:2006-10-10

    IPC分类号: F42C19/00 C06C7/00 F42B5/26

    CPC分类号: F42B5/38 F42B3/113 F42C19/085

    摘要: An artillery charge includes a generally cylindrical body with a hollow core; propellant disposed in the body and first energetic material disposed in the hollow core; and a seal disposed over one end of the hollow core, the seal including second energetic material disposed therein. A laser igniter ignites the second energetic material in the seal, thereby providing more reliable ignition of the first energetic material and the propellant. The artillery charge reliably ignites using a lower powered laser than known charges.

    摘要翻译: 火炮装药包括具有中空芯的大致圆筒体; 布置在体内的推进剂和设置在中空芯中的第一能量材料; 以及设置在所述中空芯的一端上的密封件,所述密封件包括设置在其中的第二能量材料。 激光点火器点燃密封件中的第二能量材料,从而为第一能量材料和推进剂提供更可靠的点燃。 使用比已知费用更低功率的激光可靠地点燃火炮充电。

    Fuze with electronic sterilization
    6.
    发明授权
    Fuze with electronic sterilization 有权
    带电子灭菌

    公开(公告)号:US07334523B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-26

    申请号:US10929931

    申请日:2004-08-30

    IPC分类号: F42C19/00

    CPC分类号: F42B3/18

    摘要: A fuze may include a detonator, a firing capacitor and a control circuit. The firing capacitor may be charged to a nominal operational voltage, wherein when the firing capacitor is discharged across the detonator, an external explosive charge may be detonated. The firing capacitor may also be charged to a sterilization voltage, wherein when the firing capacitor is discharged across the detonator, the detonator may be destroyed without causing detonation of an external explosive charge. When the detonator is destroyed, the sterilized fuze is unable to trigger detonation of an external explosive charge.

    摘要翻译: 引信可以包括雷管,点火电容器和控制电路。 点火电容器可以被充电到标称工作电压,其中当触发电容器通过雷管放电时,外部爆炸电荷可能被引爆。 点火电容器也可以被充电到灭菌电压,其中当触发电容器通过雷管放电时,雷管可以被破坏而不引起外部爆炸物的爆炸。 当雷管被破坏时,无菌引信不能引爆外部爆炸物的爆炸。

    Low-energy optical detonator
    7.
    发明授权
    Low-energy optical detonator 有权
    低能光学雷管

    公开(公告)号:US07051655B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-30

    申请号:US10277910

    申请日:2002-10-21

    IPC分类号: F42C19/00

    CPC分类号: F42B3/113

    摘要: The invention relates to an optical detonator comprising a secondary explosive disposed in a cavity, an optical fiber having one end connected to a source of laser radiation, and a focusing optical interface situated between the other end of the optical fiber and the secondary explosive and adapted to transmit the laser radiation to the secondary explosive. According to the invention, a layer of an ignition powder is disposed in the cavity between the secondary explosive and the focusing optical interface.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种光学雷管,其包括设置在空腔中的次级炸药,具有连接到激光辐射源的一端的光纤,以及位于光纤的另一端和次级炸药之间的聚焦光学接口, 将激光辐射传输到二次炸药。 根据本发明,点火粉末层设置在二次炸药和聚焦光学界面之间的空腔中。

    Dual fiber laser initiator and optical telescope
    8.
    发明授权
    Dual fiber laser initiator and optical telescope 失效
    双光纤激光发射器和光学望远镜

    公开(公告)号:US5914458A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-22

    申请号:US979392

    申请日:1997-11-26

    IPC分类号: F42B3/113 F42C19/00

    CPC分类号: F42B3/113

    摘要: The present invention discloses an improved apparatus for performing safe and reliable built-in testing (BIT) of a laser initiated ordnance device. The system transmits light energy from a laser through optical fibers to achieve initiation of pyrotechnic or explosive charges and other ordnance. In the preferred embodiment, a separate BIT return fiber is included in the system in addition to the energy transmission fiber. The invention also incorporates a "telescope" comprising a pair of gradient-index (GRIN) rod lenses in series to first collimate and then reconcentrate light emitted by the energy transmitting fiber, while reflecting part of the light to an image at the face of the BIT fiber. Alternatively, an arrangement using a pair of aspheric silica lenses can be substituted for the GRIN lenses. The fraction of the light reflected to the BIT fiber can be controlled by specifying the reflectance at one of the lens end surfaces. The ratio of the output image size to the transmitting fiber core size (the magnification) can be controlled by appropriately selecting the focal lengths of the two lenses in the telescope. The invention also provides a simple means of making a spot size reduction (for example, from 100 microns down to 50 microns) without requiring alignment, and of adjusting the BIT amplitude response by adjusting the reflectance back from the second surface of the first lens. Because the combined pair of GRIN or other lenses has a magnification of less than unity, substantial power savings can also be achieved.

    摘要翻译: 本发明公开了一种用于执行激光发射装置的安全可靠的内置测试(BIT)的改进装置。 该系统通过光纤从激光器传输光能,以实现烟火或爆炸装置及其他弹药的启动。 在优选实施例中,除了能量传输光纤之外,还包括单独的BIT返回光纤。 本发明还包括一个“望远镜”,其包括一对串联的梯度折射率(GRIN)棒状透镜,以首先准直然后再次浓缩由能量传输光纤发射的光,同时将部分光反射到 BIT光纤。 或者,使用一对非球面二氧化硅透镜的布置可以代替GRIN透镜。 可以通过指定透镜端面之一处的反射率来控制反射到BIT光纤的光的分数。 可以通过适当地选择望远镜中的两个透镜的焦距来控制输出图像尺寸与发送光纤纤芯尺寸(放大率)的比率。 本发明还提供了一种简单的方法,可以使光斑尺寸减小(例如,从100微米到50微米)而不需要对准,并且通过调整从第一透镜的第二表面返回的反射率来调整BIT振幅响应。 因为组合的一对GRIN或其他透镜具有小于1的放大率,所以也可以实现显着的功率节省。

    Precision guidance system for aircraft launched bombs
    9.
    发明授权
    Precision guidance system for aircraft launched bombs 失效
    飞机发射炸弹精密制导系统

    公开(公告)号:US5507452A

    公开(公告)日:1996-04-16

    申请号:US295108

    申请日:1994-08-24

    摘要: The disclosure relates to a low cost and highly accurate precision guided system suitable for use in conventional aircraft launched bombs. The system includes a kit mounted upon the nose of the conventional bomb which replaces the conventional fuse disposed in a fuse well, the kit including guidance electronics controlling a self-contained jet reaction device and GPS P-code receiver electronics. The bombs are readied for discharge by signals broadcast from the aircraft into the bomb bay which transfer initial GPS data and commence operation of a gas generator which powers the jet reaction device.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及适用于常规飞机发射炸弹的低成本和高精度的精确制导系统。 该系统包括安装在常规炸弹的鼻部上的套件,其替代布置在保险丝阱中的常规保险丝,该套件包括控制独立喷射反应装置和GPS P代码接收器电子装置的引导电子装置。 炸弹通过从飞机广播的信号被准备放电到炸弹舱中,该炸弹舱传送初始GPS数据并开始对喷射反应装置供电的气体发生器的操作。

    Pyrotechnic device
    10.
    发明授权
    Pyrotechnic device 失效
    烟火设备

    公开(公告)号:US5375523A

    公开(公告)日:1994-12-27

    申请号:US52762

    申请日:1993-04-26

    申请人: Nigel Morris

    发明人: Nigel Morris

    CPC分类号: F42B4/00 F42B4/30

    摘要: A pyrotechnic device comprises a receptacle which contains a charge of pyrotechnic material and an electric fuse to initiate the charge. The receptacle is formed of a plastics housing which has an area formed of lines of weakness adapted to rupture on activation of the pyrotechnic material and a closure having an integrally moulded projection which defines a screw-thread, electric contacts being associated with the projection and trapping the bared ends of wires associated with the fuse.

    摘要翻译: 烟火装置包括容纳烟火材料的容器和用于启动电荷的电熔丝。 容器由塑料壳体形成,该塑料壳体具有形成为弱化线的区域,该区域适于在烟火材料的启动时破裂;以及封闭件,其具有限定螺纹的整体模制的突出部,电接触件与突出部和捕获相关联 与保险丝相关的电线的裸露端。