A Gearless Safe and Arming Device for Artillery Firing (Program Summary and Mathematical Analysis)

Abstract

The evaluation of a Gearless Mechanical Safe and Arming Device for Artillery projectiles is described along with design philosophy and analytical models utilized. This device is a large run-away escapement wherein essential mechanical parameters have been adjusted to achieve a relatively low oscillation frequency. The manner in which a serious structural integrity problem was resolved is detailed presenting an analytical basis for miniaturization and weight reduction of devices containing runaway escapements. Ballistic and Rough Handling test results from all phases of this project are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA041298

Entities

People

  • Louis P. Farace

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Acceleration
  • Arming Devices
  • Assembly
  • Centrifugal Force
  • Coatings
  • Efficiency
  • End Items
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Trains
  • Explosives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Protective Coatings
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Weight

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