Energy Absorption and Dissipation Devices

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Abstract:

A research investigation was conducted to determine new and efficient methods to accomplish energy absorption and dissipation for high cyclic rate weapon recoil mechanisms. The main requirements of energy absorbing systems are reviewed and the relationships between impact velocity, displacement, deceleration profile and time are discussed in detail. A literature search on energy devices was conducted from which the following two mechanisms were selected for further evaluation a rolling toroid mechanism and a reverse wound flat coil spring. Mathematical analyses and models were prepared for the selected mechanisms.

Author(s):
Faulkner, Lynn L.
Author Organization(s):
OHIO STATE UNIV COLUMBUS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0045

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RIA-CR-74-016
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC04-72-A-0001
Project Number(s):
DA-1-J-562604-A-607
Monitor Series:
CR-74-016, RIA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ENERGY ABSORBERS, *RECOIL MECHANISMS, *SMALL ARMS, CYCLIC RATE, SPRINGS, DISSIPATION, DISPLACEMENT, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, DECELERATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guns
Keyword(s):
*ROLLING TOROID MECHANISMS, *REVERSE WINDING TECHNIQUES
Report Date:
1974 Mar 01