Low Energy Electric Impact Fuze.
Abstract
The patent application relates to a device whereby a lightweight striker, having one end projecting through the nose of an explosive containing projectile and the other end in contact with a piezoelectric crystal within the projectile, is used to activate the piezoelectric crystal when the projectile strikes a target. Electrical energy generated by the thus activated piezoelectric crystal, in turn, initiates a detonator and the explosive charge within the projectile.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADD000622
Entities
People
- John S. Ward
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy