BOMBLET DISPERSION SYSTEM FOR A CLUSTER BOMB
Assignee
ISC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., A CORP OF DE
Filed
Mar 20, 1984
Granted
Jan 27, 1987
Location
LITITZ PA US
Abstract
Each bomblet within a cluster bomb is provided with an individually programmable detonation time delay, such that the bomblets can be programmed to detonate at desired intervals over a relatively long period of time. Program signals are transmitted to a number of bomblets at the same time from a wire that runs through openings in the bomblets, but is not mechanically attached to the bomblets. The wire is attached to the bomb canister at selected points and is severed inbetween the connection points when the canister is opened, thus permitting the wire sections to be pulled away without disrupting the bomblets' dispersion pattern. A shaped charge running along at least one of the canister sections is used to sever the wire. The shaped charge is arranged to direct its explosive force toward the adjacent canister section and generally away from the bomblets, and generally comprises a chevron-shaped casing filled with an explosive.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Sep 10, 1984
Rescinded
Oct 18, 1985
Duration
1 year, 1 month
Inventor
- 1JAMES R. FARMER
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4638736
- Application
- 06591608
- Aerospace match
- No
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records