Miniature, Low Power, Electromechanical Safety & Arming Device

Abstract

This invention relates generally to safety arming devices for ordnance involving use of an explosive train interrupter to prevent inadvertent detonation of an explosive charge. Various timing mechanisms are presently known involving spring-driven clockwork units, fluid timers or electronic de1ay devices for establishing safe separation time through an explosive train interrupter, precluding premature propagation between primary and secondary explosives.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 1992
Accession Number
ADD019264

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Arming Devices
  • Brushless Dc Motors
  • Detonations
  • Detonators
  • Displacement
  • Electronics
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Trains
  • Explosives
  • Generators
  • Interrupters
  • Inventions
  • Motors
  • Munitions
  • Pulse Generators
  • Switches

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems