This Invention refers to a munition launcher for aircraft that comprises a chassis, which may be attached to an aircraft and with embedded smart electronics, a coupling mechanism attached to the chassis, and at least one ammunition tray coupled in a removable manner to the coupling mechanism. The ammunition tray comprises a plurality of munition openings configured to receive munitions, and at least one latch pin that attaches the tray to a munition launcher chassis. According to this invention, the ammunition tray may be detached from the chassis by releasing at least one latch pin.
B64U 101/18 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for conventional or electronic warfare for dropping bombsUAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for conventional or electronic warfare for firing ammunition
An electronic time warhead (EOT) fuze for a hand grenade comprises a body housing a clamp with two terminals maintaining a spring and a handle in the armed position. The handle holds the spring in the armed position while the user wields the grenade. The spring is housed in a spring pin and this initializes the EOT. When throwing the grenade, the spring seeks a resting position, expelling the handle and activating a switch that energizes an electronic circuit. A battery is electrically connected to the electronic circuit. In addition, an initiator element is mounted on the body and the initiator element consists of a conductive filament impregnated with a chemical mixture generating a flame from the electrical signal applied by the electronic circuit. The initiating element can be an electrical or electronic component. The electronic circuit accounts for a delay time until the grenade's initiating flame is effectively activated. In some embodiments, the electronic circuit is a microprocessor circuit that applies the electrical signal to the conductive filament at the end of the delay time, activating the grenade.
The present invention relates to an ammunition launcher (10) for aircraft that comprises a frame (11) attachable to an aircraft and having embedded smart electronics, a coupling mechanism attached to the frame (11), and at least one ammunition tray (20) coupled in a removable manner to the coupling mechanism. The ammunition tray (20) comprises a plurality of ammunition openings (24) configured to receive ammunition, and at least one latch pin (22) that attaches the tray (20) to an ammunition launcher frame. According to this invention, the ammunition tray (20) can be detached from the frame by releasing the at least one latch pin (22).
The present invention relates to a non-lethal article that produces light and sound effects, with a body made from a natural polymer, which provides a reduction in the quantity, size and mass of the fragments produced during deflagration in comparison to articles currently made from flexible polymers originating from petrochemical derivatives, thus mitigating the impacts stemming from projection, as well as generating biodegradable cellulose fiber fragments. The present invention further relates to a method for producing said non-lethal article, together with the use thereof and the use of a natural polymer, preferably cellulose fiber, for making a non-lethal article, as well as to a kit comprising said non-lethal article. Preferably, the non-lethal article is a grenade.
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
The present invention relates to an electronic time warhead (EOT) fuze for hand grenade comprising a body housing a clamp with two terminals maintaining a spring and a handle in the armed position. The handle holds the spring in the armed position while the user wields the grenade. The spring is housed in a spring pin and this initializes the EOT. When throwing the grenade, the spring seeks a resting position, expelling the handle and activating a switch that energizes an electronic circuit. A battery is electrically connected to the electronic circuit. In addition, an initiator element is mounted on the body and the initiator element consists of a conductive filament impregnated with a chemical mixture generating a flame from the electrical signal applied by the electronic circuit. The initiating element can be an electrical or electronic component. The electronic circuit is responsible for accounting for a delay time until the grenade's initiating flame is effectively activated. In other words, the electronic circuit is a microprocessor circuit that applies an electrical signal to the conductive filament at the end of the delay time, activating the grenade.
F42B 12/38 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of tracer type
The present invention relates to a safety used for releasing/locking the trigger (35) of a weapon, particularly a non-lethal weapon, in which the safety mechanism is not an integral part of the weapon, having a key assembly for the safety (40) that activates/deactivates operation of the weapon when inserted/removed therefrom, respectively. The present invention further relates to a method for locking a weapon and also to a method for unlocking a weapon.
The present invention relates to a hand grenade comprising a main body (10), an actuator (14) releasably fixed to the main body (10), an actuator-ejection mechanism, and a charge to be released, which includes an automatic-identification device (34) embedded in the actuator. The invention further relates to a grenade actuator of the EOT-type (Espoleta de Ogiva de Tempo, time fuse point), which comprises an automatic-identification device (34) embedded therein. The present invention can also materialize in the form of a method of manufacturing a hand-grenade actuator, according to which it is provided a housing for an automatic-identification device in the actuator body. Indeed, the method of manufacturing the actuator further in¬ cludes providing said housing with a cylindrical shape and then inserting an equally cylindrical automatic-identification device into said housing.
F42B 12/38 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materialsProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for producing chemical or physical reactionProjectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of tracer type
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