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United States Patent | 7,059,251 |
Khanna , et al. | June 13, 2006 |
A propelling charge support comprises horseshoe-shaped clips for engaging the tail fin and holding the propelling charges together for protection, a rounded saddle for holding the propelling charges of the cartridge, and winged edges to protect the propelling charges and aid in removal of the propelling charge support from the tail fin. The propelling charge support further comprises a flat outer surface on which the propelling charge support loaded with propelling charges can rest while being installed onto the tail fin. It comprises a fin engagement clip that interfaces with a fin blade when installed on the cartridge, and that prevents rotation of the propelling charge support and propelling charges about the tail fin axis during rough handling and transportation, preventing damage to the propelling charges.
Inventors: | Khanna; Vishwa (Randolph, NJ), Dzury; Richard C. (Dover, NJ), Ondre; David (Piscataway, NJ), Runell; Jason B. (Andover, NJ) |
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Assignee: |
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
(Washington,
DC)
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Family ID: | 36576304 |
Appl. No.: | 10/711,304 |
Filed: | September 9, 2004 |
Current U.S. Class: | 102/282; 102/445; 102/498; 102/529; 206/3 |
Current CPC Class: | F42B 30/12 (20130101); F42B 5/38 (20130101) |
Current International Class: | F42B 5/38 (20060101); F42B 8/20 (20060101) |
Field of Search: | ;102/282,444,445,498,529,391,373,283,285,288,291,293 ;206/3 |
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