Vented lifting plug for munition

Details Vented lifting plug for munition Vented lifting plug for munition

2005-12-21

2008-11-18

Jasmin, Lynda (Department: 4165)

Ammunition and explosives

Shells

With safety means

C102S499000, C102S365000, C102S470000, C102S439000, C102S200000, C089S001816, C137S074000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07451703

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for venting munitions exposed to high ambient temperatures. The munition includes a casing having a nose end and an opening in the nose end; a lifting plug disposed in the opening in the nose end, the lifting plug including a bore therethrough; and a seal disposed in the bore in the lifting plug, the seal comprising an ionomer. The munition may further include a fuze well disposed in the casing, the opening in the nose end leading into the fuze well; and a second seal disposed in the fuze well. The seals will rupture and vent the munition's explosive to the atmosphere.

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