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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2009
Wolfgang Hoffmann, Velbert, DE;
Wolfgang Scherge, Hermannsburg, DE;
Mathias Lengnick, Lindwedel, DE;
Holger Brase, Bergen, DE;
Stefan Kell, Walsrode, DE;
Torsten Niemeyer, Lachendorf, DE;
Wolfgang Hoffmann, Velbert, DE;
Wolfgang Scherge, Hermannsburg, DE;
Mathias Lengnick, Lindwedel, DE;
Holger Brase, Bergen, DE;
Stefan Kell, Walsrode, DE;
Torsten Niemeyer, Lachendorf, DE;
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, Unterluss, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to so-called fuze damping in projectiles, in particular, those provided with a built-in firing delay. Thus, a projectile () is provided having a rear part () and a fuze (), wherein at least one damping element () is inserted between a fuze base () and the projectile () and/or between a fuze shoulder () and a possible threaded ring (), or similar attachment element. The damping element () is in the form of a disc, ring or pot, and is composed of a material with a lower acoustic impedance than the material of the projectile ().