Low-G Zigzag Device for High Voltage Converter Safety.

Abstract

This report describes the design and fabrication of an acceleration sensing mechanism that can be used to provide handling safety in electronic fuzing applications. It compares several different concepts, analyzes the selected concept, defines the model that was built, and presents preliminary test results. The device operates at 9 g to bring together two halves of a magnetic core assembly in a high converter in the arming system. It uses a zigzag cam and flywheel mechanism to achieve a high degree of handling safety, and also has a compact solenoid locking system. Keywords: Safety and arming, Zigzag device, Acceleration sensor, Voltage converter, Electronic fuzing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195461

Entities

People

  • David L. Overman
  • Donald W. Hunter
  • Gerd Lohmann
  • James L. Beard

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Assembly
  • Classification
  • Converters
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • High Voltage
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Lc Circuits
  • Magnetic Cores
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Materials
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Resonant Circuits
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Safety Analysis
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems