The embodiments herein generally relate to explosive systems, and more particularly to modular shaped charge system (MCS) explosives.
Conventionally, shaped charges are used in guns. A shaped charge typically includes a housing component, an explosive head portion, and a liner that retains the explosive portion within the housing component. A charge detonates and launches a metal projectile towards a main charge, which then detonates upon impact. This action collapses a metal shaped charge liner, which is projected forward through the mechanical impact fuze and into the target. At the same time the main charge fragments the body of the grenade and throws those fragments outward.
In view of the foregoing, an exemplary embodiment herein provides a modular shaped charge system including a housing, which includes a circular opening; an attachment ring having a diameter complementary to a diameter of the opening of the housing, where the attachment ring is configured to snap fit into the opening of the housing; a liner including a cone shape with a base diameter complementary to the diameter of the attachment ring, where the liner is configured to snap fit into the attachment ring, and where the apex of the liner is positioned inside the housing; and an air gap cover including a cone shape with a base diameter complementary to the diameter of the attachment ring, where the air gap cover is configured to thread into the attachment ring, and where the apex of the air gap cover is positioned outside the housing. A first joint between the attachment ring and the housing, a second joint between the liner and the attachment ring, and a third joint between the air gap cover and the attachment ring may be configured to be air tight.
The first joint, the second joint, and the third joint may be sealed with glue. An outer surface of the housing may include first railings and an outer surface of the attachment ring may include second railings. The first railings may be complementary with the second railings. The first railings may include a substantially similar width and be configured to be aligned with the second railings. A height of the air gap cover may be greater than a height of the liner. The liner may be made of a copper material.
Another embodiment provides a method of assembling a modular shaped charge system, the method includes attaching an attachment ring to a housing, where the housing includes a circular opening, where the attachment ring includes a diameter complementary to a diameter of the opening of the housing, and where the attachment ring is configured to snap fit into the opening of the housing; attaching a liner to the attachment ring, where the liner includes a cone shape with a base diameter complementary to the diameter of the attachment ring, where the liner is configured to snap fit into the attachment ring, and where an apex of the liner is positioned inside the housing; and attaching an air gap cover to the attachment ring, where the air gap cover includes a cone shape with a base diameter complementary to the diameter of the attachment ring, where the air gap cover is configured to thread into the attachment ring, and where an apex of the air gap cover is positioned outside the housing.
The method may further include tightening a first joint between the attachment ring and the housing so that the first joint is air tight; tightening a second joint between the liner and the attachment ring so that the second joint is air tight; and tightening a third joint between the air gap cover and the attachment ring so that the third joint is air tight. The method may further include sealing the first joint, the second joint, and the third joint with glue. The method may further include aligning first railings on an outer surface of the housing with second railings on an outer surface of the attachment ring. The liner may include copper material.
Another embodiment provides a modular shaped charge device including an attachment ring configured to snap fit into a housing; a liner including a cone shape and configured to snap fit into the attachment ring, where an apex of the liner is positioned inside the housing; and an air gap cone includes a cone shape and configured to thread into the attachment ring, where an apex of the air gap cover is positioned outside the housing. A first joint between the attachment ring and the housing, a second joint between the liner and the attachment ring, and a third joint between the air gap cover and the attachment ring may be configured to be air tight.
The first joint, the second joint, and the third joint may be sealed with glue. An outer surface of the housing may include first railings and an outer surface of the attachment ring includes second railings, and where the first railings may be complementary with the second railings. The first railings may include a substantially similar width and are configured to be aligned with the second railings. A height of the air gap cover may be greater than a height of the liner. The liner includes a copper material.
These and other aspects of the exemplary embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating exemplary embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The embodiments herein provide modular shaped charge system (MCS) conical device. The embodiments provide an underwater assembly that allows the modular shaped charge system to be used in both above water and underwater applications. Shaped charges may require air gap (or air void) in order for a liner to form a jet in underwater applications. The embodiments herein provide air gaps that are complementary with the modular shaped charge systems. Modular shaped charge systems may also be referred to as modular shaped charge devices.
Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to
The modular shaped charge system 10 may include an attachment ring 14. The attachment ring 14 may be configured to snap fit into the opening 16 of the housing 11. The modular shaped charge system 10 may include a liner 13 having a cone shape. The liner 13 may be configured to snap fit into the attachment ring 14. The apex 17 of the liner 13 may be positioned inside the housing 11. In an exemplary embodiment, liner 13 may include copper material. The modular shaped charge system 10 with air gap 15 may include an air gap cover 12 having a cone shape. The air gap cover 12 may be configured to thread into the attachment ring 14. In an embodiment, the apex 18 of the air gap cover 12 may be positioned outside the housing 11.
In an embodiment, the joint 21 between the attachment ring 14 and the housing 11 may be configured to be air tight. In an embodiment, the joint 22 between the liner 13 and the attachment ring 14 may be configured to be air tight. In an embodiment, the joint 23 between the air gap cover 12 and the attachment ring 14 may be configured to be air tight.
In an embodiment, the joint 21 between the attachment ring 14 and the housing 11 may be sealed with plastic glue. In an embodiment, the joint 22 between the liner 13 and the attachment ring 14 may be sealed with plastic glue. In an embodiment, the joint 23 between the air gap cover 12 and the attachment ring 14 may be sealed with plastic glue.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
The embodiments described herein may be manufactured and used by or for the Government of the United States of America for government purposes without the payment of any royalties thereon or therefore.
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