Ammunition and explosives – Projectiles – Composite
Patent
1983-01-31
1984-05-29
Tudor, Harold J.
Ammunition and explosives
Projectiles
Composite
102524, 102703, F42B 1316
Patent
active
044507704
ABSTRACT:
The invention is an improved means for the efficient discard of multi-segt sabots. The invention consists of a ring-like mechanism that holds the aft end of the sabot segments in place around the projectile. The ring-like mechanism also serves to seal the interface between the sabot and the projectile. In operation, after the projectile and sabot exit from the muzzle of the launch device, the ring-like mechanism acts as a hinge device which causes the individual sabot segments to pivot about their aft extremity and finally discard as the pivot ring releases.
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Drysdale William H.
Kirkendall Richard D.
Kokinakis Louis D.
Card, Jr. Harold H.
Gibson Robert P.
Lane Anthony T.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Tudor Harold J.
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