US4497253A
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Armor-piercing projectile
Assignee: Rheinmetall Industrie AG
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Filing: 1981-02-04
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Granted: 1985-02-05
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Expires: 2001-02-04
Abstract
Abstract An armor-piercing projectile having a hard core and a hollow charge disposed in front of the hard core with respect to the direction of flight. A proximity fuse is arranged in the projectile and is adapted to effect an ignition of the hollow charge prior to the impacting of the armor-piercing projectile on the target.
Inventors
- 👤 Udo Sabranski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:31
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/04; F42B12/10; F42B12/16; F42B12/36; F42B12/56; F42B12/58; F42B12/62; F42B12/625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An armor-piercing projectile having a hard core containing portion and a hollow charge containing portion arranged in front thereof with respect to the direction of flight, comprising proximity fuse means which are adapted to effect an ignition of the hollow charge prior to the impacting of the armor-piercing projectile on the target; said two portions being separable from each other during flight of the projectile; and including an explosive expulsion charge disposed in said projectile between said hard core containing portion and said hollow charge containing portion, said proximity fuse being operatively connected to said expulsion charge which is adapted to expel said hollow charge containing portion after being ignited due to the activation of the proximity fuse means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An armor-piercing projectile having a hard core containing portion and a hollow charge containing portion arranged in front thereof with respect to the direction of flight, comprising proximity fuse means which are adapted to effect an ignition of the hollow charge prior to the impacting of the armor-piercing projectile on the target; said two portions being separable from each other during flight of the projectile; and including an explosive expulsion charge disposed in said projectile between said hard core containing portion and said hollow charge containing portion, said proximity fuse being operatively connected to said expulsion charge which is adapted to expel said hollow charge containing portion after being ignited due to the activation of the proximity fuse means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The armor-piercing projectile as set forth in claim 1, wherein said hard core is made out of heavy metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The armor-piercing projectile as set forth in claim 2, wherein said hard core is made out sintered material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The armor-piercing projectile as set forth in claim 3, wherein said hard core is made out of a material selected from the group consisting of tungsten and uranium alloys.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The armor-piercing projectile as set forth in claim 4, wherein said hard core is made out of a plurality of parts.
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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) | 1988-02-05 | 1988-08-06 | 1989-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-05 | 1992-08-06 | 1993-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-05 | 1996-08-06 | 1997-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |