A Combination Percussion-Electric Primer.

Abstract

A combination percussion-electric primer operable in a percussion mode or in an electric mode, which includes the elements of a primer cup, in which an electrically-conducting contact button is disposed at one end thereof, and a booster charge supporting cup is disposed within the other end of the primer cup. A space between the contact button and supporting cup is adapted to receive a supply of priming composition. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 28, 1981
Accession Number
ADD008993

Entities

People

  • Thomas Q. Ciccone

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electric Primers
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives Initiators
  • Firing Mechanisms (Munitions)
  • Fuze Functioning Elements
  • Fuzes (Ordnance)
  • Igniters
  • Ignition Systems

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster