Abstract:
Intermediat zum Fertigen eines Projektils insbesondere eines Deformationsgeschosses, bestehend aus einem duktilen Rohling, der mittels Pressen zum Intermediat kaltmassiv umgeformt ist, einem zylindrischen massiven Basisendabschnitt und einem Pressendabschnitt mit einer durch Pressen eingebrachten, zentralen Pressvertiefung und eine die Pressvertiefung begrenzenden Wandung zur Bildung einer ogivoid geformten Spitze, wobei die Wandung mit wenigstens zwei in Axialrichtung des Intermediats erstreckende Schlitze ausgebildet ist, die wenigstens zwei Zinken in Umfangsrichtung des Intermediats trennen, wobei sich die wenigstens zwei Schlitze um mehr als 10% einer axialen Gesamtlängsausdehnung des Intermediats von dem Wandungsende in Richtung des Basisendabschnitts erstrecken.
Abstract:
Vorgeschlagen wird ein Kleinkalibergeschoss (10, 10'), das als Solid (Masse) bzw. Geschosskörper (1, 1') aus Kupferbasislegierung mit einem Hartmetallkern (2, 2') ausgeführt ist. Zu Kupferbasislegierungen zählen neben Kupfer als Basis Zusätze wie Zink und Zinn in variablen Legierungsanteilen. In diese massive Kupferbasislegierung wird ein Penetrator (2, 2') aus Hartmetall eingearbeitet. Der Penetrator (2, 2') wird von dieser Kupferbasislegierung voll, ständig umschlossen. Die Oberfläche des Kleinkalibergeschosses (10, 10') kann, wenn erwünscht, mit einer dünnen Verzinnung versehen werden, zumindest teilweise. Dieses Kleinkalibergeschoss (10, 10') bildet die Grundlage einer schadstoffarmen Kleinkalibermunition.
Abstract:
Frangible firearm projectiles, firearm cartridges containing the same, and methods for forming the same. The firearm projectiles are formed from a compacted mixture of metal powders that includes zinc and iron powders and which may include an anti-sparking agent. The compacted mixture is heat treated for a time sufficient to form a plurality of discrete alloy domains within the compacted mixture. The frangible firearm projectile may be formed by a mechanism that includes vapor-phase diffusion bonding and oxidation of the metal powders and that does not include forming a liquid phase of any of the metal powders or utilizing a polymeric binder. A majority component of the frangible firearm projectile may be iron. One or more of zinc, bismuth, tin, copper, nickel, tungsten, boron, and/or alloys thereof may form a minority component of the frangible firearm projectile. The anti-sparking agent may include a borate, such as boric acid.
Abstract:
A method of creating a fragmentation pattern on a warhead comprising ablating material from the interior surface of the warhead according to a pre-defined fragmentation pattern. The pre-defined fragmentation pattern may be effected electronically or with a mask. The ablation may be effected by applying an etchant to the warhead interior surface material.
Abstract:
A shell case comprises a case and a base assembly configured with an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is configured to retain a charge and a sidewall constructed with a mating edge. The case is configured with a perimetrical rim. The mating edge of the base assembly is configured to cooperate with the perimetrical rim of the case to create a rim having a perimetrical seal adjacent to a head end of the shell case.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention provides a polymeric ammunition cartridge and methods of making and using the same. The cartridge includes a substantially cylindrical insert connected to a substantially cylindrical polymeric middle body. The substantially cylindrical insert includes a top surface opposite a bottom surface and a substantially cylindrical coupling element that extends from the bottom surface, a primer recess in the top surface that extends toward the bottom surface, a primer flash hole positioned in the primer recess to extend through the bottom surface, and a flange that extends circumferentially about an outer edge of the top surface. The substantially cylindrical polymeric middle body includes a substantially cylindrical polymeric bullet-end and a substantially cylindrical polymeric coupling end connected by a powder chamber, wherein the substantially cylindrical polymeric coupling end extends over the substantially cylindrical coupling element and covers a circumferential surface of the primer flash hole.
Abstract:
A lightweight explosive containment device that is used to transport blasting caps, explosive precursors, or homemade explosives. Open cellular foam material within the container diffuses explosive gases and absorbs kinetic energy. An internal clapper tube distributes forces to the ligaments of the cellular foam material and an external support tube contains the explosive fragmentation and blast overpressure. A system of containers with storage capabilities that enable the transportation of a number of lightweight explosive containment devices is presented. An alternate configuration of the present invention utilizes the open cellular foam material to create a directional disruption device. Such a tool prevents explosive gases and fragmentation from causing unnecessary collateral damage to the surroundings or supporting robot.
Abstract:
The current invention concerns an apparatus that is an explosive disruption device and a method for its use. The apparatus includes an internal container which holds an explosive charge, an external container which holds the internal container and a screw lid which holds the internal container in place within the external container.
Abstract:
Spring clip retention system including a captive feature (42) and a spring clip (24). The captive feature (42) includes opposing ledges (48) and a channel (46) formed beneath and partially enclosed by the opposing ledges (48). The spring clip (24) includes opposing retainer arms (30) and a base portion (28), which extends between the opposing retainer arms (30) and which is received within the channel (46). The spring clip (24) deflects outward when the component is inserted between the opposing retainer arms (30). The base portion (28) abuts the undersides of the opposing ledges (48) when the spring clip (24) is deflected outward by insertion of the component to prevent disengagement of the base portion (28) from the captive feature (42) in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the channel (46).
Abstract:
A surrogate RPG includes a warhead with an outer conductive portion and an inner conductive portion spaced from the outer conductive portion. A sabot includes an electrical circuit configured to monitor conductivity between the inner and outer conductive portions. The surrogate RPG can be used to test the effectiveness of various RPG defeat technologies.