A Universal Receiver Having Pneumatic Safe/Arm/Firing Mechanism.

Abstract

A universal receiver having a pneumatic safe/arm/firing mechanism is provided. The receiver comprises a receiver shell with a threaded barrel clampnut on one end and a threaded breech plug assembly on the opposite end. The breech plug assembly includes a cocking and striker piece and a pneumatically-operated sear. A separate pneumatically-operated safety bar interlocks with the cocking and striker piece to prevent inadvertent firing. A multi-port pneumatic valve is connected to sequentially operate the safety bar retractor followed by the sear retraction, thereby firing the gun.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 03, 1993
Accession Number
ADD016113

Entities

People

  • Harold W. Sandusky
  • John M. Kelley
  • Richard E. Main

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Fabrication
  • Pneumatic Valves
  • Valves

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • ballistics.