HEAD PROXIMITY FUSE FOR BURSTING AMMUNITION Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC F42C13/00 

FIELD: weapons and ammunition.

SUBSTANCE: proposed fuse comprises casing target transducer with one electrode making fuse casing part separated from the other electrode by insulating insert that also makes casing part. Said casing accommodates power supply, safety cocking mechanism, electronic unit connected with the latter and target transducer, and detonator. Note here that electrode making the part of casing features cylindrical shape with thread for jointing with ammunition body and is jointed with insulating insert by union nut. The other electrode represents a taper cap arranged inside the casing. Target transducer is connected to electronic unit by connection of aforesaid electrode with electronic unit sensitive element. Fuse free inner volume is filled by filler, while insulating insert doubles as a hose cone.

EFFECT: expanded applications, higher safety.

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