Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Ignition or detonation circuit
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-05-20
Tudor, Harold J.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Ignition or detonation circuit
1022029, 10220214, 102472, 102505, 102530, F42C 1100
Patent
active
056314396
ABSTRACT:
A multiple squib assembly is provided for use in a chaff deployment system. A method of manufacture is also provided. The assembly of this invention represents an improvement over prior art squib assemblies, such as the BBU48. In preferred embodiments, the assembly comprises a brass base plate, a pair of squibs, a center contact connected to the squibs, and a zener diode connected between one of the squibs and the baseplate. All of those components are retained within a molded rubber or plastic body, which is shaped to hold the components in the desired relative position and to form sealing elements around each of the squibs. A reliable, integral assembly is thus provided using a minimal number of parts and electrical connections. In alternative embodiments, a larger number of squibs may be incorporated into the assembly, and alternative discrimination elements may be employed.
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Circuit Board Subassembly blue line prepared by the U.S. Air Force on Aug. 9, 1990, drawing No. 8746888, sheet 1 of 1.
Cotton, III Beryl W.
Sallee Bradley T.
Tracor Aerospace, Inc.
Tudor Harold J.
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