Warhead initiation circuit

Details Warhead initiation circuit Warhead initiation circuit

1989-01-26

1990-06-19

Kyle, Deborah L.

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

Ignition or detonation circuit

102216, F42C 1106

Patent

active

049342681

ABSTRACT:
A controlled rectifier firing circuit for the warhead of a missile located n a rocket powered test sled traveling along a track in a target vulnerability test range. The firing circuit includes a silicon controlled rectifier which when rendered conductive discharges a capacitor to fire a warhead detonator. A relatively high voltage DC source is coupled to the capacitor prior to sled travel toward the target. A second capacitor is also charged from the high voltage source and discharges through a resistance when an impact type actuator switch is closed at the time of detonation. The voltage developed across the resistor is coupled to the gate electrode of the silicon controlled rectifier which renders it conductive, causing the first capacitor to discharge through the detonator to fire the warhead.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3141114 (1964-07-01), Jenkins et al.
patent: 3504632 (1970-04-01), West et al.
patent: 3598056 (1971-08-01), West et al.
patent: 3604356 (1971-09-01), Browning
patent: 3672303 (1972-06-01), Brawn
patent: 3853066 (1974-12-01), Campagnuolo et al.
patent: 4296688 (1981-10-01), Orlandi

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Warhead initiation circuit does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Warhead initiation circuit, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Warhead initiation circuit will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2252742