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Accession Number:
ADD002685
Title:
Variable Energy Explosive Driver.
Descriptive Note:
Patent,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
Report Date:
1976-03-09
Pagination or Media Count:
4.0
Abstract:
The patent relates to an apparatus for providing a variable explosive energy source. The apparatus has an outer annular body with a wall containing a plurality of radial explosive chambers. A rotatable circular body positioned within the annular body and concentric with its axis allows 360 degree mechanical rotation to bring an explosive train in intimate contact with a desired number of the explosive chambers. A squib device located within the circular body is electrically actuated to ignite an explosive train causing detonation of a predetermined number of the explosive chambers which are in contact with the explosive train. The device can be used to provide energy to gas generators.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE