Giat Industries

Rene L Laurensou

Nicolas Eches

Bernard Brion

Michel Brule

Richard Vinau

The technical aspect of the invention relates to containers for a propulsive charge in at least two parts. The container (1a-1b)) according to the invention comprises a casing (9a-9b) demarcating an internal space, in which may be positioned, in particular, a propulsive charge, and it is intended to be rigidly affixed to a second container at one of their frontal faces (10a-10b), wherein it comprises means for the conduction of electricity, intended to receive and transmit a signal emanating from the weapon, as well as connecting means for providing, after the first container has been rigidly affixed to the second container, an electrical connection between these conduction means and other conduction means in the second container. Application for tank ammunition.

Container fitted with electrical connecting means

The invention relates to modular containers for propellant charges. The container includes a container casing which partially defines an inner volume for a propellant charge. The container 1a of the invention that shall be rigidly assembled to another container 1b at one of its end surfaces and is characterized in that it comprises electrical connection means ensuring at least one electrical connection to the second container.

Container equipped with electrical connection means

The ignition system according to the invention comprises an ignition relay (4), placed in a housing (3), and which is in contact with the pyrotechnic composition (2). It is characterized in that the housing (3) is closed by a lattice (5) in contact with a flame-sensitive composition (6), itself in contact with the ignition relay (4).

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Bourges, France

Rene L Laurensou