US3750575A
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Spin-stabilized projectile
Assignee: Rheinmetall Industrie AG
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Filing: 1971-08-26
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A spin-stabilized projectile which comprises a casing having a front nose fuse connected with an ejection charge. A thrust plate is disposed at the rear of the ejection charge. A cluster includes at least one stick which is disposed between the thrust plate and the base, and clamping means are provided for holding together the cluster at its rear end and adapted to hold the cluster until leaving the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 K Heede
- 👤 P Bender
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:19
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/56; F42B12/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A spin-stabilized projectile comprising a casing having a front nose fuse connected with an ejection charge and a baSe, a thrust plate disposed at the rear of said ejection charge, a cluster including at least one stick being disposed between said thrust plate and said base, a plate to which said at least one stick is attached, and clamping means for holding together said cluster at its rear end and adapted to hold said cluster until leaving said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A spin-stabilized projectile comprising a casing having a front nose fuse connected with an ejection charge and a baSe, a thrust plate disposed at the rear of said ejection charge, a cluster including at least one stick being disposed between said thrust plate and said base, a plate to which said at least one stick is attached, and clamping means for holding together said cluster at its rear end and adapted to hold said cluster until leaving said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The projectile as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a plate which rests against the rear end of said cluster ; and said plate is connected with said stick by pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The projectile, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a plate which rests against the rear end of said cluster; and said stick is attached to said plate by spot-welding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The projectile, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a plate which rests against the rear end of said cluster; and said stick is attached to said plate by adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The projectile, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a cover of which the edge is mounted over a part of the outer surface of said cluster, in the zone of the rear end face of the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The projectile, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means comprises a band surrounding said cluster in the zone of the rear end face of the latter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |