US 6,672,220 B2 · Apparatus and method for dispersing munitions from a projectile

Abstract

The invention relates to methods and apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile using an expandable device. Exemplary embodiments are directed to an apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile which includes a case, and a core within the case including a plurality of munitions. At least one expandable device is in operative communication with at least one of the munitions, and multiple gas generators are associated with the at least one expandable device. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for dispersing munitions from a projectile which includes separating a case from a core of the projectile, then, after a delay, activating at least one gas generator to deploy plural munitions using an expandable device.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for dispersing munitions from a projectile comprising:

a case;
a core within the case, including a plurality of munitions, at least one expandable device in operative communication with at least one of the munitions, and multiple gas generators associated with the at least one expandable device;
an explosive charge for separating the case from the core, the explosive charge being arranged circumferentially along an interior wall of the case;
and
a propellant charge for moving the case away from the core in a direction substantially parallel the longitudinal axis of the case.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Apparatus and method for dispersing munitions from a projectile

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