US4823700A
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Missile with remote-controlled warhead
Assignee: Dynamit Nobel AG
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Filing: 1987-10-16
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Granted: 1989-04-25
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Expires: 2007-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A seeker head and an associated electronic system are mounted to the front end of a warhead in order to guide the missile to the target and to initiate detonation at the right time. To prevent the seeker head and the electronic system from confusing an impeding the hollow-charge jet produced by the hollow charge, the components arranged in front of the warhead are accelerated away from the warhead by a pyrotechnical charge shortly before hitting the target so that the seeker head and electronic system separate from the warhead and the hollow-charge jet produced by the warhead can thus hit the target without obstacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich Alker
- 👤 Walter Diesinger
- 👤 Rainer Schoffl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:43
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/04; F42B12/10; F42B12/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A missile, which comprises a missile case; a remote-controlled hollow charge warhead at the forward end of the case; at least one component arranged in front of the warhead for directing the missile to a target; and means for ejecting the at least one component arranged in front of the warhead in the flight direction upon closely approaching the target, before the warhead is detonated to obtain a piercing effect on said target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A missile, which comprises a missile case; a remote-controlled hollow charge warhead at the forward end of the case; at least one component arranged in front of the warhead for directing the missile to a target; and means for ejecting the at least one component arranged in front of the warhead in the flight direction upon closely approaching the target, before the warhead is detonated to obtain a piercing effect on said target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A missile according to claim I, wherein the means for ejecting the at least one component arranged in front of the warhead consists of a pyrotechnical charge arranged in a casing containing the at least one component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A missile according to claim 2, wherein the pyrotechnical charge is initiated by a non-contactual distance sensor comprising a proximity sensor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A missile according to claim 2, wherein the warhead and the pyrotechnical charge are initiated simultaneously, and the detonation of the warhead occurs in a retarded fashion by a delay member associated with said warhead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A missile according to claim 1, wherein the warhead is triggered by a mechanical distance sensor upon contact of the sensor with the target.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A missile according to claim 5, wherein the mechanical distance sensor is placed into its operative position upon ejection of the at least one component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A missile according to claim 3, wherein the warhead and the pyrotechnical charge are initiated simultaneously, and the detonation of the warhead occurs in a retarded fashion by a delay member associated with said warhead.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A missile according to claim 1, wherein the at least one component comprises a seeker head and associated electronic system arranged in a casing mounted on to the forward end of the missile case.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A missile according to claim 8, wherein the casing is connected to the missile case by shear pins.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A missile according to claim 9, wherein said casing also contains a pyrotechnical charge and said means for ejecting the at least one component including a device for igniting said pyrotechnical charge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A missile according to claim I, wherein said missile is a guided missile and said at least one component comprises a seeker head and associated electronic system arranged in a casing mounted onto the forward end of the missile case.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A missile according to claim 1, wherein the at least one component is separated from the missile and is free of any mechanical connection with said missile.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
132 words
A missile which comprises a missile case; a hollow charge warhead at the forward end of the case; a seeker head and associated electronic system arranged in a casing mounted onto the forward end of the missile case for directing the missile to a target; and pyrotechnical charge means for ejecting the seeker head and associated electronic system out of a front end of the missile case, said charge means being arranged in front of the warhead for directing the seeker head and associated electronic system in a flight direction along an axial path of said missile when the missile is closely positioned to the target whereby the seeker head and associated electronic system is separated from the missile before the warhead is detonated to achieve a piercing effect on said target.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
A missile which comprises a missile case; a hollow charge warhead at the forward end of the case; a seeker head and associated electronic system arranged in a casing mounted onto the forward end of the missile case for directing the missile to a target; and pyrotechnical charge means for ejecting the seeker head and associated electronic system out of a front end of the missile case, said charge means being arranged in front of the warhead for directing the seeker head and associated electronic system in a flight direction along an axial path of said missile when the missile is closely positioned to the target whereby the seeker head and associated electronic system is separated from the missile before the warhead is detonated to achieve a piercing effect on said target.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A missile according to claim 13 wherein the warhead is triggered by a mechanical distance sensor upon contact of the sensor with the target and the pyrotechnical charge means are initiated by a proximity sensor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
120 words
A guided missile having a missile case, a remote-controlled hollow charge warhead located within the case and at least one component arranged in front of the warhead for directing the missile to a target, the improvement wherein means are provided for ejecting the at least on®component arranged in front of the warhead in the flight direction upon closely approaching the target, before the warhead is detonated to obtain a piercing effect on said target; said means for ejecting the at least one component arranged in front of the warhead including a pyrotechnical charge arranged in a casing containing the at least one component, said casing being secured to a section of the missile case containing the remote-controlled hollow charge warhead.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
120 words
A guided missile having a missile case, a remote-controlled hollow charge warhead located within the case and at least one component arranged in front of the warhead for directing the missile to a target, the improvement wherein means are provided for ejecting the at least on®component arranged in front of the warhead in the flight direction upon closely approaching the target, before the warhead is detonated to obtain a piercing effect on said target; said means for ejecting the at least one component arranged in front of the warhead including a pyrotechnical charge arranged in a casing containing the at least one component, said casing being secured to a section of the missile case containing the remote-controlled hollow charge warhead.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
A guided missile according to claim 15, wherein the hollow charge warhead is triggered by a mechanical distance sensor upon contact of the sensor with the target.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
A guided missile according to claim 16, wherein the mechanical distance sensor is placed into an operative position upon ejection of the at least one component in the flight direction, said mechanical distance sensor in its operative position extending forwardly of the hollow charge warhead.
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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) | 1992-04-24 | 1992-10-24 | 1993-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-24 | 1996-10-24 | 1997-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-24 | 2000-10-24 | 2001-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |