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US 4,332,098 AGranted
Electric control weapon, operation and ammunition therefor
AssigneeCentre Stephanois de Recherches Mecaniques Hydromecanique et Frottement
InventorSerge Estenevy
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Abstract
The invention pertains to an electric control weapon. A condenser is charged by a battery through an electrical circuit including n integrated circuit, a transistor, a transformer and a diode. As the trigger of a thyristor is activated, the condenser is suddenly discharged into an electrical cap of the cartridge, so as to fire it. This invention provides a more accurate and reliable weapon.
Claims29
An electrically controlled weapon having at least one barrel comprising:
- a cartridge receivable in the barrel, said cartridge having a powder charge and a resistive element disposed proximate said powder charge;
- generator means for generating a high voltage DC current;
- at least one capacitor charged by said high voltage DC current;
- an electronic switch connected between said capacitor and the resistive element of said cartridge;
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- a mechanical switch for generating an electrical signal activating said electronic switch to discharge said at least one capacitor through said resistive element, volatilizing said resistive element and igniting said powder charge.
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