Priming and self-destruct system of a munition

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PATENT NO 5440992
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08244076

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A priming and self-destruct system for a munition having its own rotational movement about a longitudinal axis includes a trigger mounted to pivot about an axis parallel to the rotational axis of the munition under the effect of centrifugal force and against the action of a return spring. The self-destruct system also has a retention device for a secondary firing pin having its own spring in the armed position that is controlled by the trigger when the system is rotating about the axis of the munition. In the event of a malfunction, the secondary firing pin is released by the trigger when the rotation ceases, i.e., when the munition comes to rest on the ground. At that point and without delay, the secondary firing pin pierces the priming system and initiates the munition.

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GIAT INDUSTRIESF-78034 VERSAILLES CÉDEX

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chemiere, Patrice La Chapelle Saint Ursin, FR 4 24
Dupuy, Jean-Paul Bourges, FR 5 20

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