US4332199A
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Electromagnetic arming rate regulator
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1980-06-09
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for adjustably changing the arming time of a projectile having anrming mechanism for arming the projectile at a predetermined rate is presented. A pallet made of magnetically susceptable material and supported for repetitive movement is disposed within a generated magnetic field. The pallet is connected to the arming mechanism for corresponding movement therewith and is driven by the arming mechanism while arming. The magnetic field induces within the pallet, magnetic losses which retards the arming rate.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Means
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:48
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C15/00; F42C15/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A device for adjusting the arming time of a projectile having an arming mechanism for arming the projectile at a predetermined rate comprising: a pallet made of magnetically susceptable material and supported for repetitive movement, the pallet being connected to the arming mechanism for corresponding movement therewith and driven for movement by the arming mechanism while arming; electromagnetic means for generating a magnetic field; and means for adjustably inducing the magnetic field within the pallet for retarding movement of the pallet thereby changing the rate of arming to a rate slower than the predetermined rate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A device for adjusting the arming time of a projectile having an arming mechanism for arming the projectile at a predetermined rate comprising: a pallet made of magnetically susceptable material and supported for repetitive movement, the pallet being connected to the arming mechanism for corresponding movement therewith and driven for movement by the arming mechanism while arming; electromagnetic means for generating a magnetic field; and means for adjustably inducing the magnetic field within the pallet for retarding movement of the pallet thereby changing the rate of arming to a rate slower than the predetermined rate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the electromagnetic means comprises a coil means and the means for adjustably inducing comprises magnetic field strength determining means for adjustably controlling current through the coil means, the strength of the magnetic field being dependent upon the quantity of current, the means for retarding having a strength dependent upon the strength of the magnetic field.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the electromagnetic means comprises a coil means and the means for adjustably inducing comprises means for adjustably controlling the frequency of current through the coil means, the magnetic field having an alternating field of the frequency of the current, the means for retarding having strength dependent upon the frequency of the alternating magnetic field.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the movement of the pallet is a reciprocating motion between a first and second position.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
22 words
The device of either claims 1 or 4 wherein the movement of the pallet is rotational movement about an axis of rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the coil means comprises a plurality of turns of wire wound upon a core.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the core comprises a magnetic circuit having an air gap and the pallet is disposed within the air gap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the field strength determining means comprises electronic circuitry means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the pallet is made of a magnetic material susceptable to hysteresis losses and eddy currents.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the pallet is made of iron.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the pallet is made of a non-magnetic magnetically susceptable material for generating eddy currents.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the current through the coil means is a direct current and the magnetic field is a constant field.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the current through the coil means is an alternating current and the magnetic field is an alternating field.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for adjustably changing the arming time of a projectile having an arming mechanism for arming the projectile at a predetermined rate comprising: a pallet made of magnetically susceptable material and supported for repetitive movement, the pallet being connected to the arming mechanism for corresponding movement therewith and driven for movement by the arming mechanism while arming; electromagnetic means having a coil means for generating a magnetic field, the coil means comprising a plurality of turns of wire wound upon a core, the turns of wire being connectable to an external power supply for deriving current therefrom for generating the magnetic field, the strength of the magnetic field being dependent upon the quantity of current in the coil means, the frequency of the magnetic field being dependent upon the frequency of the current in the coil means, the core comprising a magnetic circuit having an air gap, the pallet being disposed within the air gap; means for adjustably controlling one of the quantity and frequency of current provided to the coil from the power supply; and means for the magnetic field adjustably inducing within the pallet means for retarding movement of the pallet thereby changing the rate of arming to a rate slower than the predetermined rate, the means for retarding having a strength dependent upon one of the strength and frequency of the magnetic field.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for adjustably changing the arming time of a projectile having an arming mechanism for arming the projectile at a predetermined rate comprising: a pallet made of magnetically susceptable material and supported for repetitive movement, the pallet being connected to the arming mechanism for corresponding movement therewith and driven for movement by the arming mechanism while arming; electromagnetic means having a coil means for generating a magnetic field, the coil means comprising a plurality of turns of wire wound upon a core, the turns of wire being connectable to an external power supply for deriving current therefrom for generating the magnetic field, the strength of the magnetic field being dependent upon the quantity of current in the coil means, the frequency of the magnetic field being dependent upon the frequency of the current in the coil means, the core comprising a magnetic circuit having an air gap, the pallet being disposed within the air gap; means for adjustably controlling one of the quantity and frequency of current provided to the coil from the power supply; and means for the magnetic field adjustably inducing within the pallet means for retarding movement of the pallet thereby changing the rate of arming to a rate slower than the predetermined rate, the means for retarding having a strength dependent upon one of the strength and frequency of the magnetic field.
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