Ammunition and explosives – Having reaction motor – Having separation means
Reexamination Certificate
2003-08-07
2009-06-23
Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Having reaction motor
Having separation means
C102S481000, C089S001812
Reexamination Certificate
active
07549375
ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises devices for mitigating the explosive reaction of a munition when it is subject to an external thermal hazard threat. The devices are based on the use of shape memory alloys. In one arrangement there is device which consists of a connector that is at least in part formed from a shape memory alloy, which typically undergoes large dimensional changes when heated or cooled through a particular transition temperature range. The connector in this invention is designed to form a locking engagement, between two components of a munitions casing at one temperature, but when subjected to external heating through the transition temperature range will deform to allow the connector to disengage and thus release the two joined components, allowing any build up of pressure to be released quickly. Advantageously if the co-operative parts of the connector and components are threaded portions, then the locking engagement will be capable of being dismantled during normal servicing of the munition. The co-operative parts of the connector may be integral with the components to be connected. In another arrangement the device is an annulus and is located around a munitions casing such that upon heating through its transition temperature range will cause the annulus to contract, thereby rupturing the munitions casing, allowing any build up of pressure to be released quickly.
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Chandrasekaran Lakshman
Cook John
Chambers Troy
McDonnell Boehnen & Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Qinetiq Limited
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