US4033266A
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Electrical fuze with selectable modes of operation
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1976-06-29
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A fuze for a round of ammunition is provided wherein the gun voltage used for initiating the primer is also used to contemporaneously charge the power supply capacitor.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T. Ziemba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:13
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C11/00; F42C11/06; F42C15/00; F42C15/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of manufacturing and operating an ordnance projectile having an impact detonated type fuze to provide a selectively variable delay in the time between impact of the projectile with a target and the detonation of said fuze, said projectile including a resistance type primer, a capacitor, a detonator, and a normally open switch which closes on impact, comprising: providing as said detonator a resistance type detonator whose firing time increases as a function of a decrease in applied firing current; applying a voltage concurrently and in parallel across said primer and said capacitor initially to charge said capacitor to a selectively variable voltage level which is a predetermined function of the firing current to be applied to said detonator, and subsequently to ignite said primer; closing said switch to discharge the voltage on said capacitor across said detonator, the time interval between the closing of said switch and the combustion of said detonator being a predetermined function of the voltage level of said capacitor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of manufacturing and operating an ordnance projectile having an impact detonated type fuze to provide a selectively variable delay in the time between impact of the projectile with a target and the detonation of said fuze, said projectile including a resistance type primer, a capacitor, a detonator, and a normally open switch which closes on impact, comprising: providing as said detonator a resistance type detonator whose firing time increases as a function of a decrease in applied firing current; applying a voltage concurrently and in parallel across said primer and said capacitor initially to charge said capacitor to a selectively variable voltage level which is a predetermined function of the firing current to be applied to said detonator, and subsequently to ignite said primer; closing said switch to discharge the voltage on said capacitor across said detonator, the time interval between the closing of said switch and the combustion of said detonator being a predetermined function of the voltage level of said capacitor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising: initially providing as said primer a primer whose firing time at the highest voltage level to be applied to said primer is greater than the time initially required to charge said capacitor to the highest selectively variable voltage level.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising: upon closing said normally open switch, maintaining said switch closed until combustion of said detonator occurs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |