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US 5133243

ARRANGEMENT FOR EMERGENCY ACTUATION OF THE FIRING PIN OF A MACHINE CANNON WITH AN EXTERIOR DRIVE

Assignee

RHEINMETALL GMBH

Filed

Jun 2, 1986

Granted

Jul 28, 1992

Location

RATINGEN DE

Abstract

The arrangement for emergency actuating of the firing pin of a machine cannon having an exterior drive includes a percussion hammer that is loaded by a coil spring for the direct loading of the firing pin mounted in the breech block via an intermediate rod member. When in a loaded position and therefore ready for an emergency actuation, the percussion hammer is secured in its operating position by means of an arresting spring which engages with a pair of diametrically opposite nose members into an abutments forming part of the breech housing.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

May 15, 1987

Rescinded

Jan 7, 1992

Duration

4 years, 7 months

Inventor

  • 1HORST MENGES

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