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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2009
Thomas E. Burky, Mansfield, TX (US);
John R. Leach, Hilliard, OH (US);
Thomas E. Burky, Mansfield, TX (US);
John R. Leach, Hilliard, OH (US);
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, Columbus, OH (US);
Abstract
A series of small explosive charges are used to preferentially crack the casing of a warhead to provide for a controlled fragmentation of the warhead. During detonation of the warhead's explosive fill, the casing will break early in the process along pre-determined lines resulting in very large fragments that are projected towards the ground and away from innocent civilians. A fragmentation control collar which contacts these charges can be fitted on the outside of existing warheads. An annular liner within the warhead aids in the controlled fragmentation.