Redesign of the M577 Fuze Trigger Assembly
Abstract
The objective of this program was to decrease the cost of the M577 fuze trigger assembly by reducing the number of parts. The functions of the safety plate and release lever were combined into one part by adding a tail and a notch to the current safety plate. After the development program was underway, the design of the fuze was changed to the inertial point detonating fuze which resulted in the M577A1 fuze. The proposed redesign of the trigger assembly is not compatible with this inertial point detonating fuze. Therefore, this development was discontinued before final testing was performed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157962
Entities
People
- A. L. Meissner
- Thomas W. Perkins