US 7,021,187 B1 · Low velocity air burst munition and launcher system implemented on an existing weapon

Abstract

A low velocity air burst munition and launcher system allows the user to program the munition to detonate in the air at a specified range from the muzzle. The system further allows the munition to detonate upon impact or self-destruct if the target is missed. The system allows the user to program and reset the munition multiple times, and allows the user to perform this operation at night in cold weather conditions. The system requires the user to manually input the range into a fuze programming device prior to projectile launch. The fuze programming device is capable of direct interface with electronic range determining devices. The system employs electrical contacts in the chamber of the munition launcher barrel and on the projectile body to complete the circuit used for programming. Furthermore, this system is capable of integrating a magnetic induction method of programming.

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Dependent claims

A system for use with a weapon for munition launching, comprising:

a fuze for detonation of a munition that is located on a movable component of the weapon that moves upon munition launching;
a fuze setter located on a non-movable component of the weapon that does not move significantly upon munition launching, for setting a range a which the fuze detonates the munition;
a flexible data communication cable connecting the fuze setter and the fuze;
wherein the data communication cable transmits detonation control data from the fuze setter to the fuze;
and
wherein the data communication cable flexes in compliance with the movable component of the weapon upon launching of the munition.

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Low velocity air burst munition and launcher system implemented on an existing weapon

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Low velocity air burst munition and launcher system implemented on an existing weapon

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Abstract

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