CA2173968A1 - Recoil reducer wad for shotgun ammunition - Google Patents
Recoil reducer wad for shotgun ammunitionInfo
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
- F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
- F42B7/00—Shotgun ammunition
- F42B7/02—Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile
- F42B7/08—Wads, i.e. projectile or shot carrying devices, therefor
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Abstract
ammunition cartridges are disclosed comprising means for reducing recoil fed to a weapon on discharge of the cartridge. The recoil reducing means comprises non-supportive material between a propellant charge and an end plate of the cartridge in which energy can be absorbed. In a preferred embodiment, the recoil reducing means may comprise one or more toric, air-filled bodies of resilient material.
Description
~ WO95/10752 2 1 7 3 9 ~ 8 PCT/GB94/02228 RECOIL REDUCER WAD FOR SHOTGUN AMMUNITION
The present invention relates to a device for reducing recoil in weapons. It is applicable to all types of weapons in which the ignition of gunpowder, or cordite, or the like, is employed to propel a projectile or projectiles in a forward direction.
A known shotgun cartridge is as shown in the accompanying Fig. 1. A casing 10 encloses, in sequence, a primer 12 held by an end cap 13, a charge 14, and wad 16, and a quantity of shot 18. The shot is retained in place by a cap 20. The cartridge is fired by striking the primer 12, causing ignition thereof and hence ignition of the charge 14. Gases are produced by this 15 latter ignition under high pressure, which propel the rear face 22 of the wad 16 in a forward direction. Thiæ
initially causes crushing of the wad 16 and then forward acceleration of the shot 18, and rupture of the cap 20.
The purpose of wad 16 is to protect the shot 18 from too 20 sudden acceleration.
Such cartridges are described in FR 2362362, FR
2251775, US 4151799, and US 3722412.
The present invention provides a round of ~mml~n; tion containing within a casing a primer cartridge, a charge, 25 and at least one projectile forward of the charge, wherein there is an unoccupied gap or a gap occupied by non-supportive material between the charge and the rear internal face of the round. It is preferred that the 2 1 7 ~ 9 6 ~ pcTlGBs~lo2228 charge is enclosed within a jacket which has forward portion and a rear portion, adapted such that on ignition of the charge the rear portion of the jacket travels rearwards into the region between the charge and the rear internal face of the round where its kinetic energy is at least partly absorbed by a kinetic energy absorbing means. The kinetic energy absorbing means may comprise a tapered pillar projecting from a rear internal face of the round toward the rear jacket portion, and a corresponding opening in the rear jacket portion which fits about the tip of the column. Then, during rearward motion of the rear jacket portion, the opening is progressively widened by the tapered pillar and this deformation of the material immediately around the opening absorbs kinetic energy. Alternatively, or in addition, a crushable material can be provided in the space between the rear internal face of the round and the rear jacket portion. A suitable material is expanded polystyrene.
It is necessary to provide a striking face of the primer in the rear external face of the round, to allow actuation of the round by a firing pin. It is also necessary for the efflux of the primer to contact the charge in order to ignite it. To satisfy these design requirements, it is possible either to employ an elongate primer capable of extending from the rear face of the round to the charge, or to provide a duct to direct the efflux from~the primer to the charge. Such a duct can be ~ WO95/10752 2 t 7 3 ~ 6 8 PCT/GB94/02228 provided within the above-mentioned column. It is preferable that such a duct, where provided, is internally fluted to improve the flow of efflux from the primer.
To prevent "suck-back" of the rear jacket portion into the weapon barrel after firing, circumferential ribs can be provided on an internal face of the round or on an external surface of the column, (where provided). Thus, during rearward motion of the rear jacket portion under pressure of the propellent gases, the rear jacket portion passes over these ribs and is then retained against subsequent forward motion, preventing it from leaving the cartridge and becoming lodged in the barrel.
The present invention also provides, in a second aspect, a shotgun round having a charge, a quantity of shot, and an internal member for separating the charge and shot, the member being generally cylindrical and internally divided by a dividing member into a charge receiving region and a shot receiving region wherein either;
l. the cylindrical member has a circumferential recess on an outer face thereof in register with the dividing member, and the dividing member has an axially centred circular recess on a face thereof, or 2. the dividing member has an axially extending protrusion projecting into the charge receiving area.
The first option of the second aspect allows slight radial expan~sion and contraction of the member, which WOs5/l0752 ~ 6 b PCT/Gs9J/02228 gives a better sealing action to the inside of the barrel during travel therealong, without excessive friction.
The second option directs the efflux of the primer more evenly about the charge receiving area and hence gives better burning of the charge.
The second aspect of the present invention also relates to such an internal member ~E se, for use in the manufacture of a shotgun cartridge.
Embodiments of the present invention showing its application to shotgun cartridges will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is of course to be understood that the present invention is not limited to shotgun cartridges and is e~ually applicable to other types of ~m~nl tion.
In the drawings:
Fig. 1, already described, is a prior art shotgun cartridge;
Fig. 2 is a cross-section through a shotgun cartridge according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 3A and 4 are, respectively, a cross-sectional side view and a top view of the column and rear jacket portion according to a second embodiment of the present invention, while Fig 3B is a cross-sectional side view of the column and rear jacket portion of Fig. 3A
incorporated into a cartridge, the recess of the rear jacket portion being alternatively positioned;
Figs. 5A and 6 are, respectively, part cross-sectional s~de view and a top view of a third embodiment 7 ~ ~ ~ Q
WO95/10752 ~7~ V PCTIGB94/02228 of the present invention, while Fig. 5B is a cross-sectional side view of the embodiment of Fig. 5A
incorporated into a cartridge, the recess of the rear jacket portion being alternatively positioned.
Fig. 7 is a side view of the column and rear jacket portion of the first and second embodiment of the present invention, after firing the of round;
Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the base portion of a cartridge, in a further embodiment;
Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the base portion of a cartridge, in a yet further embodiment;
Fig. 10 is a sectional side view of a front jacket portion according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. lOA shows part of the embodiment of Fig. 10 following firing of a charge; and Figs. 11 and 12 show alternative arrangements of the fourth embodiment incorporated into a shotgun cartridge.
In the Figures, like parts are denoted by like reference numerals.
In the shotgun cartridge of the Fig. 2, a shotgun casing 10 has an end cap 13 holding a primer 12. The primer 12 commllnicates with an internally fluted duct 22 formed axially within a tapering column 24. The duct 22 leads to a charge 14 enclosed by a jacket consisting of a forward jacket portion 28 and rear jacket portion 30.
The rear jacket portion 30 has an aperture 32 which fits snugly about the end of the column 24. The forward wossllo7s2 PCT/GB9~/02228 q 6 ~ ~
jacket portion 28 has a rearwardly directed axial projection 34 in the shape of a truncated circular pyramid Ahead of the forward jacket portion 28 is a quantity of shot (not shown~ in the region 18. The shot would normally be retained within the casing by a cap (not shown) similar to the cap 20 of Fig. 1.
The cartridge is fired by striking the external surface of the primer 12, causing explosion thereof.
Flames travel along the duct 22 to the charge 14. The projection 34 promotes uniform distribution of the flames about the charge 14 and thus gives near simultaneous ignition of the entire charge. Expansion of the gases produced by ignition of the charge 14 drive the forward jacket portion forward and the rear jacket portion rearward. The forward motion of the forward jacket portion 28 causes expulsion of the shot in the conventional fashion. Rearward motion of the rear jacket portion 30 is gradually arrested by absorption of its kinetic energy through deformation of the opening 32 as it is driven down the taper of the column 24.
Hence, the rearward momentum corresponding to the forward momentum of the shot is transmitted to the rear jacket portion 30, rather than the weapon itself. Since the energy of this motion is absorbed in deformation of the jacket portion, a significantly reduced recoil is produced. Hence, a better shooting performance can be obtained due to decreased fatigue or nervousness on the part of the~firer. Alternatively, a larger charge can be WO95110752 ~ ~ 7 ~ q 6 g PCT/GB94102228 employed to give a greater muzzle velocity with no substantial increase in recoil over the prior art cartridge.
Various modifications and improvements are possible to the design of Fig. 2, which are illustrated in Figs. 3 to 6.
In Figs. 3A and 4, the forward surface of the rear jacket portion 30 has an axially centred ring-shaped recess 3~ (an alternative being shown in Fig. 3B where the recess 36 is in rearward surface). This recess 36 increases the radial flexibility of the rear jacket portion 30, the effect of which is to take up the increase in diameter of the opening 32 without causing an increase in the overall diameter of the rear jacket portion 30. Thus, bulging of the cartridge during firing is inhibited, allowing easier removal of the cartridge from the barrel of the weapon. Also shown in Fig. 4 are radially extending grooves 38, which allow better distribution of the flames from the primer 12 about the charge 14.
Figs. 5A and 5B show an alternative to the circular-cross section column 24 of Figs. 2 to 4, being a column of polygonal cross section (or of round cross section, this being particularly suited for manufacture by injection moulding), the column could conveniently be manufactured as an integral part of an injected, moulded or drawn shotgun cartridge.
Fig. 7 shows the column and rear jacket portion of WO 95/10752 ~ 6 8 PCT/GB9-~/02228 Figs. 3 and 4 after firing. As can be seen, the rear jacket portion 30 is retained against forward motion by the rib 26. Forward motion of the rear jacket portion 30 into the barrel of the weapon is undesirable since this could cause bulging of the barrel on firing of a further round.
It is, in fact, undesirable for any part of the recoil reducer to travel forward into the barrel of the weapon. Therefore, to anchor the column 24 to the base of the cartridge, the column 24 is formed with a dovetail section 39 which engages with a corresponding recess provided on an internal face of the cartridge.
Additionally, as shown in Fig. 13, the primer 12 may be formed with external ribs 60 which engage and grip the inner wall of the duct 22 to further resist forward movement of the inner jacket portion, and/or the recoil device.
Figs. 8 and 9 show alternative arrangements for restraining forward motion of the column 24 into the barrel. In this arrangement, the column 24 has a recess 37 which fits around a corresponding annular dovetail 39 on the base of the cartridge. Alternatively, of course, the column 24 could be formed integrally with the cartridge 10, as shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 9 also shows the use of hollow crushable rings of plastics within the region around the column 24, as an energy absorbing means. Alternatively, expanded polystyrene`can be employed, as solid rings or spheres or ~ WO95/10752 2 ~ 73~ 6 8 PCTIGB94/02228 the like.
With reference to Figs. 10 to 12, here will be described a fourth embodiment of the invention. A
forward jacket portion 28 consists of a generally cylindrical structure 40 divided into a shot retaining portion 42 and a charge retaining portion 44 by a dividing portion 46. As described earlier with reference to Fig. 2, the dividing portion 46 has a member 34 projecting into the charge retaining portion to promote uniform distribution of flames from the primer (not shown).
The dividing member further has an axially centred, annular projection 48 which extends into the shot-retaining portion 42, and a central, generally conical lS projection 34 which extends into the charge-ret~;n;ng portion 44.
Additionally, there is provided a charge support 31 disposed between the cartridge base 13 and the jacket portion 28. The charge support 31 (which is separate from the jacket portion 28) comprises a platform member 32 into which the charge is received which is supported on a recoil-absorbing structure which is, in turn, carried on the base plate. The recoil absorbing structure comprises two toric members 116 of resilient material in each of which is an air space 41. A duct 22 extends axially through the cartridge base 13 and the toric members 116 to provide a flame path between a primer (not~shown in Figs. 10 to 12) and the platform WO95/10752 ~ pcTlGBs~lo2228 member 32.
When the cartridge of this embodiment is discharged, recoil energy is absorbed by resilient compression of the toric members 116 (as shown in Fig. lOA), so reducing the recoil transmitted to the weapon itself.
Figs. 11 and 12 illustrate alternative constructions of cartridges embodying the above described components.
As shown in Fig. 11, the charge support 31 could be formed integrally with the base plate of the cartridge.
This is made possible since the reduction in recoil forces resulting from the invention allows the base plate to be formed from a wider range of materials (including, for example, plastics, which may, for example, be drawn or injection moulded) than hitherto possible.
Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 12, a substantially conventional base plate 13 may be used. In this case, it is highly desirable to provide means to anchor the charge support 31 in the cartridge case. With reference to Fig.
12, this may be achieved by forming an inwardly-directed nip 50 in the case, the internal diameter of which is too small to allow the charge support 31 to pass freely therethrough. Alternatively, a dovetail formation (as described above) may be employed to this end.
The present invention relates to a device for reducing recoil in weapons. It is applicable to all types of weapons in which the ignition of gunpowder, or cordite, or the like, is employed to propel a projectile or projectiles in a forward direction.
A known shotgun cartridge is as shown in the accompanying Fig. 1. A casing 10 encloses, in sequence, a primer 12 held by an end cap 13, a charge 14, and wad 16, and a quantity of shot 18. The shot is retained in place by a cap 20. The cartridge is fired by striking the primer 12, causing ignition thereof and hence ignition of the charge 14. Gases are produced by this 15 latter ignition under high pressure, which propel the rear face 22 of the wad 16 in a forward direction. Thiæ
initially causes crushing of the wad 16 and then forward acceleration of the shot 18, and rupture of the cap 20.
The purpose of wad 16 is to protect the shot 18 from too 20 sudden acceleration.
Such cartridges are described in FR 2362362, FR
2251775, US 4151799, and US 3722412.
The present invention provides a round of ~mml~n; tion containing within a casing a primer cartridge, a charge, 25 and at least one projectile forward of the charge, wherein there is an unoccupied gap or a gap occupied by non-supportive material between the charge and the rear internal face of the round. It is preferred that the 2 1 7 ~ 9 6 ~ pcTlGBs~lo2228 charge is enclosed within a jacket which has forward portion and a rear portion, adapted such that on ignition of the charge the rear portion of the jacket travels rearwards into the region between the charge and the rear internal face of the round where its kinetic energy is at least partly absorbed by a kinetic energy absorbing means. The kinetic energy absorbing means may comprise a tapered pillar projecting from a rear internal face of the round toward the rear jacket portion, and a corresponding opening in the rear jacket portion which fits about the tip of the column. Then, during rearward motion of the rear jacket portion, the opening is progressively widened by the tapered pillar and this deformation of the material immediately around the opening absorbs kinetic energy. Alternatively, or in addition, a crushable material can be provided in the space between the rear internal face of the round and the rear jacket portion. A suitable material is expanded polystyrene.
It is necessary to provide a striking face of the primer in the rear external face of the round, to allow actuation of the round by a firing pin. It is also necessary for the efflux of the primer to contact the charge in order to ignite it. To satisfy these design requirements, it is possible either to employ an elongate primer capable of extending from the rear face of the round to the charge, or to provide a duct to direct the efflux from~the primer to the charge. Such a duct can be ~ WO95/10752 2 t 7 3 ~ 6 8 PCT/GB94/02228 provided within the above-mentioned column. It is preferable that such a duct, where provided, is internally fluted to improve the flow of efflux from the primer.
To prevent "suck-back" of the rear jacket portion into the weapon barrel after firing, circumferential ribs can be provided on an internal face of the round or on an external surface of the column, (where provided). Thus, during rearward motion of the rear jacket portion under pressure of the propellent gases, the rear jacket portion passes over these ribs and is then retained against subsequent forward motion, preventing it from leaving the cartridge and becoming lodged in the barrel.
The present invention also provides, in a second aspect, a shotgun round having a charge, a quantity of shot, and an internal member for separating the charge and shot, the member being generally cylindrical and internally divided by a dividing member into a charge receiving region and a shot receiving region wherein either;
l. the cylindrical member has a circumferential recess on an outer face thereof in register with the dividing member, and the dividing member has an axially centred circular recess on a face thereof, or 2. the dividing member has an axially extending protrusion projecting into the charge receiving area.
The first option of the second aspect allows slight radial expan~sion and contraction of the member, which WOs5/l0752 ~ 6 b PCT/Gs9J/02228 gives a better sealing action to the inside of the barrel during travel therealong, without excessive friction.
The second option directs the efflux of the primer more evenly about the charge receiving area and hence gives better burning of the charge.
The second aspect of the present invention also relates to such an internal member ~E se, for use in the manufacture of a shotgun cartridge.
Embodiments of the present invention showing its application to shotgun cartridges will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is of course to be understood that the present invention is not limited to shotgun cartridges and is e~ually applicable to other types of ~m~nl tion.
In the drawings:
Fig. 1, already described, is a prior art shotgun cartridge;
Fig. 2 is a cross-section through a shotgun cartridge according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 3A and 4 are, respectively, a cross-sectional side view and a top view of the column and rear jacket portion according to a second embodiment of the present invention, while Fig 3B is a cross-sectional side view of the column and rear jacket portion of Fig. 3A
incorporated into a cartridge, the recess of the rear jacket portion being alternatively positioned;
Figs. 5A and 6 are, respectively, part cross-sectional s~de view and a top view of a third embodiment 7 ~ ~ ~ Q
WO95/10752 ~7~ V PCTIGB94/02228 of the present invention, while Fig. 5B is a cross-sectional side view of the embodiment of Fig. 5A
incorporated into a cartridge, the recess of the rear jacket portion being alternatively positioned.
Fig. 7 is a side view of the column and rear jacket portion of the first and second embodiment of the present invention, after firing the of round;
Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the base portion of a cartridge, in a further embodiment;
Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the base portion of a cartridge, in a yet further embodiment;
Fig. 10 is a sectional side view of a front jacket portion according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. lOA shows part of the embodiment of Fig. 10 following firing of a charge; and Figs. 11 and 12 show alternative arrangements of the fourth embodiment incorporated into a shotgun cartridge.
In the Figures, like parts are denoted by like reference numerals.
In the shotgun cartridge of the Fig. 2, a shotgun casing 10 has an end cap 13 holding a primer 12. The primer 12 commllnicates with an internally fluted duct 22 formed axially within a tapering column 24. The duct 22 leads to a charge 14 enclosed by a jacket consisting of a forward jacket portion 28 and rear jacket portion 30.
The rear jacket portion 30 has an aperture 32 which fits snugly about the end of the column 24. The forward wossllo7s2 PCT/GB9~/02228 q 6 ~ ~
jacket portion 28 has a rearwardly directed axial projection 34 in the shape of a truncated circular pyramid Ahead of the forward jacket portion 28 is a quantity of shot (not shown~ in the region 18. The shot would normally be retained within the casing by a cap (not shown) similar to the cap 20 of Fig. 1.
The cartridge is fired by striking the external surface of the primer 12, causing explosion thereof.
Flames travel along the duct 22 to the charge 14. The projection 34 promotes uniform distribution of the flames about the charge 14 and thus gives near simultaneous ignition of the entire charge. Expansion of the gases produced by ignition of the charge 14 drive the forward jacket portion forward and the rear jacket portion rearward. The forward motion of the forward jacket portion 28 causes expulsion of the shot in the conventional fashion. Rearward motion of the rear jacket portion 30 is gradually arrested by absorption of its kinetic energy through deformation of the opening 32 as it is driven down the taper of the column 24.
Hence, the rearward momentum corresponding to the forward momentum of the shot is transmitted to the rear jacket portion 30, rather than the weapon itself. Since the energy of this motion is absorbed in deformation of the jacket portion, a significantly reduced recoil is produced. Hence, a better shooting performance can be obtained due to decreased fatigue or nervousness on the part of the~firer. Alternatively, a larger charge can be WO95110752 ~ ~ 7 ~ q 6 g PCT/GB94102228 employed to give a greater muzzle velocity with no substantial increase in recoil over the prior art cartridge.
Various modifications and improvements are possible to the design of Fig. 2, which are illustrated in Figs. 3 to 6.
In Figs. 3A and 4, the forward surface of the rear jacket portion 30 has an axially centred ring-shaped recess 3~ (an alternative being shown in Fig. 3B where the recess 36 is in rearward surface). This recess 36 increases the radial flexibility of the rear jacket portion 30, the effect of which is to take up the increase in diameter of the opening 32 without causing an increase in the overall diameter of the rear jacket portion 30. Thus, bulging of the cartridge during firing is inhibited, allowing easier removal of the cartridge from the barrel of the weapon. Also shown in Fig. 4 are radially extending grooves 38, which allow better distribution of the flames from the primer 12 about the charge 14.
Figs. 5A and 5B show an alternative to the circular-cross section column 24 of Figs. 2 to 4, being a column of polygonal cross section (or of round cross section, this being particularly suited for manufacture by injection moulding), the column could conveniently be manufactured as an integral part of an injected, moulded or drawn shotgun cartridge.
Fig. 7 shows the column and rear jacket portion of WO 95/10752 ~ 6 8 PCT/GB9-~/02228 Figs. 3 and 4 after firing. As can be seen, the rear jacket portion 30 is retained against forward motion by the rib 26. Forward motion of the rear jacket portion 30 into the barrel of the weapon is undesirable since this could cause bulging of the barrel on firing of a further round.
It is, in fact, undesirable for any part of the recoil reducer to travel forward into the barrel of the weapon. Therefore, to anchor the column 24 to the base of the cartridge, the column 24 is formed with a dovetail section 39 which engages with a corresponding recess provided on an internal face of the cartridge.
Additionally, as shown in Fig. 13, the primer 12 may be formed with external ribs 60 which engage and grip the inner wall of the duct 22 to further resist forward movement of the inner jacket portion, and/or the recoil device.
Figs. 8 and 9 show alternative arrangements for restraining forward motion of the column 24 into the barrel. In this arrangement, the column 24 has a recess 37 which fits around a corresponding annular dovetail 39 on the base of the cartridge. Alternatively, of course, the column 24 could be formed integrally with the cartridge 10, as shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 9 also shows the use of hollow crushable rings of plastics within the region around the column 24, as an energy absorbing means. Alternatively, expanded polystyrene`can be employed, as solid rings or spheres or ~ WO95/10752 2 ~ 73~ 6 8 PCTIGB94/02228 the like.
With reference to Figs. 10 to 12, here will be described a fourth embodiment of the invention. A
forward jacket portion 28 consists of a generally cylindrical structure 40 divided into a shot retaining portion 42 and a charge retaining portion 44 by a dividing portion 46. As described earlier with reference to Fig. 2, the dividing portion 46 has a member 34 projecting into the charge retaining portion to promote uniform distribution of flames from the primer (not shown).
The dividing member further has an axially centred, annular projection 48 which extends into the shot-retaining portion 42, and a central, generally conical lS projection 34 which extends into the charge-ret~;n;ng portion 44.
Additionally, there is provided a charge support 31 disposed between the cartridge base 13 and the jacket portion 28. The charge support 31 (which is separate from the jacket portion 28) comprises a platform member 32 into which the charge is received which is supported on a recoil-absorbing structure which is, in turn, carried on the base plate. The recoil absorbing structure comprises two toric members 116 of resilient material in each of which is an air space 41. A duct 22 extends axially through the cartridge base 13 and the toric members 116 to provide a flame path between a primer (not~shown in Figs. 10 to 12) and the platform WO95/10752 ~ pcTlGBs~lo2228 member 32.
When the cartridge of this embodiment is discharged, recoil energy is absorbed by resilient compression of the toric members 116 (as shown in Fig. lOA), so reducing the recoil transmitted to the weapon itself.
Figs. 11 and 12 illustrate alternative constructions of cartridges embodying the above described components.
As shown in Fig. 11, the charge support 31 could be formed integrally with the base plate of the cartridge.
This is made possible since the reduction in recoil forces resulting from the invention allows the base plate to be formed from a wider range of materials (including, for example, plastics, which may, for example, be drawn or injection moulded) than hitherto possible.
Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 12, a substantially conventional base plate 13 may be used. In this case, it is highly desirable to provide means to anchor the charge support 31 in the cartridge case. With reference to Fig.
12, this may be achieved by forming an inwardly-directed nip 50 in the case, the internal diameter of which is too small to allow the charge support 31 to pass freely therethrough. Alternatively, a dovetail formation (as described above) may be employed to this end.
Claims (16)
1. A round of ammunition comprising a casing, and a base, within the casing there being contained a charge, at least one projectile forward of the charge, and a gap between the base and the charge, the gap being at least partially occupied by a charge support which separates the charge from the base, wherein on discharge of the round, the charge support undergoes compressive deformation, characterised in that the charge support incorporates one or more hollow, air-filled formation which undergo resilient or crushing deformations on discharge of the round.
2. A round of ammunition according to claim 1 in which the hollow air-filled formations comprise a plurality of formations of tubular cross section.
3. A round of ammunition according to claim 2 in which the formations are disposed between a platform member in contact with the charge and the base of the round.
4. A round of ammunition according to claim 3 in which the two or more formations are disposed in line between the platform member and the base.
5. A round of ammunition according to claim 4 in which either two or three of the formations are disposed between the base and the platform member.
6. A round of ammunition according to any preceding claim in which the charge support is an injection moulding of plastics material.
7. A round of ammunition according to any preceding claim in which the charge support is integral with the base of the round.
8. A round of a ammunition according to any one of claims 1 to 6 in which the charge support is a discreet component which is inserted into the body, retention means for retaining it therein being provided.
9. A round of ammunition according to claim 8 in which the retention means comprises interlocking formations on the charge support and on the base of the round.
10. A round of ammunition according to claim 8 in which the retention means comprises a region of reduced diameter of the body of the round.
11. A round of ammunition according to any preceding claim further comprising a jacket portion within the case, the jacket portion having a dividing wall which is disposed between the charge and at least one projectile.
12. A round of ammunition according to claim 11 in which the dividing wall has a formation which protect into the charge to provide uniform distribution of combustion therein.
13. A round of ammunition according to claim 11 or claim 12 in which the jacket portion has a generally cylindrical shot retaining portion extending forwardly of the dividing wall.
14. A round of ammunition according to any one of claims 11 to 13 in which the jacket portion is a close fit within the case of the round.
15. A round of ammunition according to claim 14 in which a primer is mounted in the base of the round, there being a duct extending through the charge support to guide flames from the primer towards the charge.
16. A round of ammunition according to claim 15 in which the duct tapers towards the primer.
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