Computer Simulations of Artillery S&A Mechanisms (Involute Gear Train and Pin Pallet Runway Escapement)

Abstract

Computer simulations of complete safing and arming mechanisms containing pin pallet runway escapements, two- or three-pass involute gear trains and spin driven rotors were developed. The three motion regimes of the runaway escapement, i.e., coupled motion, free motion and impact, were included. In addition, the ability to consider the effects of pallets with arbitrarily located centers of mass has been introduced. Further, the contact forces of the gear trains and the escapement may be obtained. Simulation runs of actually existing mechanisms were made and good agreement with experimental data was obtained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118395

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  • F. R. Tepper
  • G. G. Lowen

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  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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