US3782290A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Ordnance arming assembly
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
•
Filing: 1972-01-19
•
Granted: 1974-01-01
•
Expires: 1992-01-19
Abstract
Abstract An arming assembly for an air-delivered ordnance vehicle comprising an arming device which is normally maintained in an unarmed mode capable of becoming armed in response to a predetermined stimulus. A collar member having a tapered configuration is positioned around the arming device to protect the device from any shocks which may cause injury to the explosive elements contained therein. The collar may be formed of 4340 steel hardened to a value of Rc 38.
Inventors
- 👤 W Reams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:28
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C19/00; F42C19/02; F42C1/00; F42C1/02; F42C1/04; F42C15/00; F42C15/28; F42C15/295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An arming assembly for an air-delivered ordnance vehicle comprising: an arming device including a substantially cylindrical housing; a movable arming member having detonating paths formed therein and normally positioned in an out-of-line position with respect to an explosive train; a blocking member comprising an elongate plunger normally disposed in a first position restrainingly contacting said arming member in said out-of-line position; blocking member moving means comprising a rotatable and axially movable blocking ring normally engaging said plunger on its lower surface and maintaining said plunger in said first position, a rotatable and axially movable striker member coupled to said blocking ring through an elongate stem, said stem connected at one end to said blocking ring by a shear member, and means for rotating said striker member, whereby rotation of said striker member causes said blocking ring to rotate; and means for substantially insulating said arming device from shock including a collar member having an axial bore formed therethrough, said collar member enclosing said housing in said bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An arming assembly for an air-delivered ordnance vehicle comprising: an arming device including a substantially cylindrical housing; a movable arming member having detonating paths formed therein and normally positioned in an out-of-line position with respect to an explosive train; a blocking member comprising an elongate plunger normally disposed in a first position restrainingly contacting said arming member in said out-of-line position; blocking member moving means comprising a rotatable and axially movable blocking ring normally engaging said plunger on its lower surface and maintaining said plunger in said first position, a rotatable and axially movable striker member coupled to said blocking ring through an elongate stem, said stem connected at one end to said blocking ring by a shear member, and means for rotating said striker member, whereby rotation of said striker member causes said blocking ring to rotate; and means for substantially insulating said arming device from shock including a collar member having an axial bore formed therethrough, said collar member enclosing said housing in said bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arming assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein: said collar has a tapered configuration increasing in thickness along the length of said bore in a linear relationship therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arming assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein: said collar is formed of 4340 steel hardened to a value of about Rc 38.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arming assembly as recited in claim 3 wherein an internal annular lip is formed in the thicker end portion of said collar.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |