EP1166033B1 - Electronically and mechanically-operated ignition delay for cartridge-type pyrotechnic decoy flare ammunition - Google Patents

Electronically and mechanically-operated ignition delay for cartridge-type pyrotechnic decoy flare ammunition Download PDF

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EP1166033B1
EP1166033B1 EP00904950A EP00904950A EP1166033B1 EP 1166033 B1 EP1166033 B1 EP 1166033B1 EP 00904950 A EP00904950 A EP 00904950A EP 00904950 A EP00904950 A EP 00904950A EP 1166033 B1 EP1166033 B1 EP 1166033B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for delayed ignition for electrically operated Ammunition, in particular dummy ammunition with pyrotechnic, pyrophoric or hypergolic active masses.
  • flares pyrotechnic infrared emitters
  • These flare ammunitions generally consist of a cartridge case with an electrical igniter and the pyrotechnic active mass. Cartridges for mock ammunition are available in many calibers. There are cylindrical ammunitions in calibers 26.5, 36, 38, 40 and 55 mm. There are also ammunitions with a rectangular cross-section in calibers 25x25, 25x52 and 52x65 mm. Sets of active ingredients based on magnesium / Teflon / Viton or based on red phosphorus are frequently used, and pyrophoric and hypergolic active compositions are also known. Characteristic of all flare active materials is the intense heat and flame formation that occurs during combustion.
  • pipe fuses For such premature burning of the active mass in the launcher to prevent, so-called pipe fuses are used. These facilities make sure that the active mass only outside the launcher is lit.
  • Examples of such pipe fuses are e.g. Sliding locks such as e.g. in US 5,561,259.
  • the principle of these fuses is based on the fact that a pyrotechnic delay element due to the combustion of the propellant charge (VZ element) is initiated in a sabot. Get the sabot outside the sleeve, the ignition channel is between by means of spring force VZ element and active mass-side firing released and it takes place Ignition of the active mass. For example, if the propellant charge were too weak and the active mass and especially the sabot was still in the sleeve, so the ignition channel between the ignited VZ element would remain closed, and there would be no triggering of the active mass.
  • Another form of pipe protection provides that a mechanical safety device, a so-called g-safety device in a sabot element, is overridden by the launch acceleration. If this sabot is now outside the cartridge case, a lock is lifted by spring force, similar to that described above, and a firing pin is triggered, which initiates the active mass via a primer.
  • a mechanical safety device a so-called g-safety device in a sabot element
  • a particular disadvantage of the latter tube safety device is the risk of unintentional triggering when such ammunition is dismantled. Only a small acceleration load is sufficient to override the g-safety device and to unlock the firing pin for triggering the primer, which causes the active mass to be released after the active substance body has been removed from the cartridge case.
  • a pipe protection that has been known for a long time and is in use works via a friction element.
  • a propellant charge is used to Active mass body pushed out of the sleeve via the sabot.
  • a sub-caliber taper ensures that the sabot is held.
  • the active mass moves due to the Acceleration continues and separates from the sabot.
  • One at the sabot fixed friction wire is therefore by a friction primer integrated in the active mass pulled and triggers the active mass (decoy flare MJU-8A / B).
  • the object of the present invention is to eliminate these disadvantages.
  • a pipe fuse for electrically actuated pyrotechnic Ammunition presented the problems in dealing with friction sets prevented and in which no inert parts after the ejection of the active mass body be expelled.
  • the ammunition according to the invention consists, as shown in FIG. 1 , of a cartridge case 10 with an inserted electric lighter 1, sabot 4 and active mass 8
  • the electrical lighter (Squib) 1 with the contact pins 1a and 1b and the Bridge wire 1c is galvanically 5 via a suitable electronic circuit 1d connected to a capacitor element 3 which is located in the sabot 4 located.
  • the capacitor element 3 in the sabot 4 is also galvanic 6, with a mechanical switching element 7 connected in the active mass 8.
  • This switching element 7 is in turn galvanically 7a with an electrical igniter 9 in the Active mass 8 connected.
  • the electrical ignition pulse triggers the propellant charge 2 over the bridge wire 1c in the squib and the charging of the capacitor element 3 in the sabot 4. Due to the gas pressure of the propellant 2 the sabot becomes 4 with the charged capacitor element 3 and the one in front Active mass 8 moved through the sleeve 10.
  • the galvanic connection between sabot 4 and Squib 1 are either interrupted or exist stay.
  • At the sleeve opening 11a causes a sub-caliber ring 11b that the sabot 4 is held.
  • the active mass 8 moves due to the acceleration continues and separates from the sabot 4.

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The invention relates to an electronically and mechanically-operated ignition delay which is used in cartridge-type pyrotechnic decoy flare ammunition. Said ignition delay comprises a cylindrical sleeve (10), containing an ignition device (1) in the base, a propellant (2) for expelling the inflammable active material (8) and devices (9) for delaying the ignition of the active material. The electric ignition device of the propellant charge is galvanically connected to a capacitor element (3) which is fixed in the propulsion reflector (4). Said capacitor element is galvanically connected to a mechanical switch-on element (7) in the active material, whereby said mechanical switch-on element is, in turn, galvanically connected to an electric ignition unit in the active material. The switch-on process is thus triggered by the relative movement of the active material as it travels along the sleeve axis away from the propulsion reflector.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Anzündverzögerung für elektrisch betätigte Munition, im speziellen Scheinzielmunition mit pyrotechnischen, pyrophoren oder hypergolen Wirkmassen.The invention relates to a device for delayed ignition for electrically operated Ammunition, in particular dummy ammunition with pyrotechnic, pyrophoric or hypergolic active masses.

Zur Abwehr von Lenkflugkörpern mit Infrarotsuchköpfen bedienen sich Flugzeuge unter anderem pyrotechnischer Infrarotstrahler, sogenannter Flares (engl. = Fackel). Diese Flaremunitionen bestehen generell aus einer Patronenhülse mit elektrischer Anzündeinrichtung und der pyrotechnischen Wirkmasse. Patronen für Scheinzielmunitionen sind in vielen Kalibern verfügbar. So gibt es zylindrische Munitionen in den Kalibern 26.5, 36, 38, 40 und 55 mm. Weiterhin gibt es Munitionen mit rechteckigem Querschnitt in den Kalibern 25x25, 25x52 und 52x65 mm. Als Wirkmassen werden häufig Sätze auf Basis Magnesium/Teflon/Viton oder auf Basis von rotem Phosphor eingesetzt, desweiteren sind pyrophore und hypergole Wirkmassen bekannt. Charakteristisch für alle Flarewirkmassen ist die beim Abbrand auftretende starke Hitzeentwicklung und Flammenbildung.To defend against guided missiles with infrared search heads, aircraft use, among other things, pyrotechnic infrared emitters, so-called flares . These flare ammunitions generally consist of a cartridge case with an electrical igniter and the pyrotechnic active mass. Cartridges for mock ammunition are available in many calibers. There are cylindrical ammunitions in calibers 26.5, 36, 38, 40 and 55 mm. There are also ammunitions with a rectangular cross-section in calibers 25x25, 25x52 and 52x65 mm. Sets of active ingredients based on magnesium / Teflon / Viton or based on red phosphorus are frequently used, and pyrophoric and hypergolic active compositions are also known. Characteristic of all flare active materials is the intense heat and flame formation that occurs during combustion.

Aus einsatztaktischen Gründen muß die maximale Hitzeentwicklung bei der Anwendung von Flares nach dem Ausstoß möglichst nahe am Flugzeug erreicht werden. Das bedeutet, daß die Wirkmasse bereits wenige Dezimeter nach dem Ausstoß aus der Patronenhülse ihre größte Umsetzungsgeschwindigkeit erreicht haben muß, um den optimalen Schutzeffekt zu gewährleisten.For tactical reasons, the maximum heat development at Application of flares achieved as close as possible to the aircraft after ejection become. This means that the active mass is already a few decimeters after Ejection from the cartridge case reaches its greatest rate of implementation must have to ensure the optimal protective effect.

Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen wäre es nun logisch, die Wirkmasse ähnlich wie bei pyrotechnischer Leuchtmunition gleich innerhalb der Patronenhülse mit Hilfe der Treibladung anzuzünden. Gegen dieses Verfahren spricht aber die Gefahr der Beschädigung und Zerstörung der Abschußvorrichtung oder sogar des Flugzeugs durch den meist sehr heftigen Abbrand der Wirkmasse bereits in der Abschußvorrichtung.In order to achieve this goal, it would be logical to have the active mass similar to that of pyrotechnic light ammunition right inside the cartridge case with the help of Ignite propellant charge. The danger of this procedure speaks against Damage and destruction of the launcher or even the aircraft due to the usually very violent burning of the active mass already in the launcher.

Um einen solchen vorzeitigen Abbrand der Wirkmasse in der Abschußvorrichtung zu verhindern, verwendet man sogenannte Rohrsicherungen. Diese Einrichtungen stellen sicher, daß die Wirkmasse erst außerhalb der Abschußvorrichtung angezündet wird.For such premature burning of the active mass in the launcher to prevent, so-called pipe fuses are used. These facilities make sure that the active mass only outside the launcher is lit.

Beispiele für solche Rohrsicherungen sind z.B. Schiebesicherungen, wie sie z.B. in der US 5,561,259 beschrieben ist. Das Prinzip dieser Sicherungen basiert darauf, daß durch den Abbrand der Treibladung ein pyrotechnischees Verzögerungselement (VZ-Element) in einem Treibspiegel initiiert wird. Gelangt der Treibspiegel außerhalb der Hülse, so wird mittels Federkraft der Zündkanal zwischen VZ-Element und Wirkmassenseitiger Anfeuerung freigegeben und es erfolgt die Anzündung der Wirkmasse. Wäre beispielsweise die Treibladung zu schwach und steckte die Wirkmasse und insbesondere der Treibspiegel noch in der Hülse, so bliebe der Zündkanal zwischen dem angezündeten VZ-Element weiterhin geschlossen, und es würde keine Auslösung der Wirkmasse eintreten können.Examples of such pipe fuses are e.g. Sliding locks such as e.g. in US 5,561,259. The principle of these fuses is based on the fact that a pyrotechnic delay element due to the combustion of the propellant charge (VZ element) is initiated in a sabot. Get the sabot outside the sleeve, the ignition channel is between by means of spring force VZ element and active mass-side firing released and it takes place Ignition of the active mass. For example, if the propellant charge were too weak and the active mass and especially the sabot was still in the sleeve, so the ignition channel between the ignited VZ element would remain closed, and there would be no triggering of the active mass.

Eine andere Form der Rohrsicherung sieht vor, daß durch die Abschußbeschleunigung eine mechanische Sicherung, eine sogenannte g-Sicherung in einem Treibspiegelelement außer Kraft gesetzt wird. Gelangt dieser Treibspiegel nun außerhalb der Patronenhülse so wird, ähnlich wie oben beschrieben, mittels Federkraft eine Sperre aufgehoben und ein Schlagbolzen ausgelöst, welcher über ein Zündhütchen die Wirkmasse initiiert. Another form of pipe protection provides that a mechanical safety device, a so-called g-safety device in a sabot element, is overridden by the launch acceleration. If this sabot is now outside the cartridge case, a lock is lifted by spring force, similar to that described above, and a firing pin is triggered, which initiates the active mass via a primer.

Die Nachteile dieser Sicherungseinrichtungen bestehen darin, daß zum einen inerte Teile hoher Masse zu Boden fallen und so Übungen über bewohntem Gelände unzulässig werden. Zum anderen besteht beim Verbandsflug die Gefahr, daß diese Teile in die Triebwerke anderer Maschinen gelangen können und im Extremfall das betroffene Triebwerk ausfallen kann.The disadvantages of these security devices are that, on the one hand inert parts of high mass fall to the ground and so exercises over inhabited Terrain become inadmissible. On the other hand, there is a risk of that these parts can get into the engines of other machines and in In extreme cases, the affected engine can fail.

Ein besonderer Nachteil der letztgenannten Rohrsicherung besteht in der Gefahr einer unbeabsichtigten Auslösung bei der Delaborierung solcher Munitionen. So reicht eine nur geringe Beschleunigungs-Belastung aus, um die g-Sicherung außer Kraft zu setzen und den Schlagbolzen für die Auslösung des Zündhütchens zu entsichern, wodurch es nach Entnahme des Wirkmassenkörper aus der Patronenhülse zur Auslösung der Wirkmasse kommt.A particular disadvantage of the latter tube safety device is the risk of unintentional triggering when such ammunition is dismantled. Only a small acceleration load is sufficient to override the g-safety device and to unlock the firing pin for triggering the primer, which causes the active mass to be released after the active substance body has been removed from the cartridge case.

Eine andere, schon lange bekannte und im Einsatz befindliche Rohrsicherung funktioniert über ein Reibsatzelement. Dabei wird mittels einer Treibladung der Wirkmassenkörper über den Treibsspiegel aus der Hülse herausgeschoben. An der Hülsenmündung sorgt eine unterkalibrige Verjüngung dafür, daß der Treibspiegel festgehalten wird. Die Wirkmasse hingegen bewegt sich aufgrund der Beschleunigung weiter und trennt sich vom Treibspiegel. Ein am Treibspiegel festgelegter Reibdraht wird daher durch ein in der Wirkmasse integriertes Reibzündhütchen gezogen und bewirkt die Auslösung der Wirkmasse (Decoy Flare MJU-8A/B).Another pipe protection that has been known for a long time and is in use works via a friction element. A propellant charge is used to Active mass body pushed out of the sleeve via the sabot. On the case mouth, a sub-caliber taper ensures that the sabot is held. The active mass, however, moves due to the Acceleration continues and separates from the sabot. One at the sabot fixed friction wire is therefore by a friction primer integrated in the active mass pulled and triggers the active mass (decoy flare MJU-8A / B).

Bei dieser technischen Lösung werden keine Inertteile ausgestoßen, da der Treibspiegel in der Hülse verbleibt und das Zündhütchen mit dem Wirkkörper abbrennt. Von erheblichem Nachteil ist jedoch die hohe mechanische Empfindlichkeit des Reibsatzes. So haben sich in der Vergangenheit schon vielfältige Unfälle beim Transport, Laden und Entladen dieser Munition ereignet. With this technical solution, no inert parts are ejected because the sabot remains in the sleeve and the primer with the active body burns off. However, the high mechanical sensitivity of the is of considerable disadvantage Reibsatzes. So there have been many accidents in the past Transport, loading and unloading of this ammunition occurred.

Die Probleme etablierter Rohrsicherungen sind also:

  • 1. Ausgestoßene Inertteile hoher Masse, die zu Boden fallen und evtl. auch in die Triebwerke anderer Maschinen gelangen können.
  • 2. Gefahr der unbeabsichtigten Auslösung beim Delaborieren von Munition mit Beschleunigungssicherungen.
  • 3. Hohes Unfallrisiko bei Munition mit Reibdrahtsicherungen.
    • The problems of established pipe fuses are:
  • 1. Ejected inert parts of high mass that fall to the ground and can possibly get into the engines of other machines.
  • 2. Danger of unintentional triggering when ammunition is dismantled with acceleration safeguards.
  • 3. High accident risk with ammunition with friction wire locks.

    • Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, diese Nachteile zu beseitigen.The object of the present invention is to eliminate these disadvantages.

    Die Lösung des Problems ist durch die Merkmale des Hauptanspruchs gegeben und wird durch die Merkmale der Unteransprüche gefördert.The solution to the problem is given by the features of the main claim and is promoted by the features of the subclaims.

    Erfindungsgemaß wird eine Rohrsicherung für elektrisch betätigbare pyrotechnische Munition vorgestellt, welche die Probleme im Umgang mit Reibsätzen verhindert und bei der keine Inertteile nach dem Ausstoß des Wirkmassenkörpers ausgestoßen werden.According to the invention, a pipe fuse for electrically actuated pyrotechnic Ammunition presented the problems in dealing with friction sets prevented and in which no inert parts after the ejection of the active mass body be expelled.

    Die erfindungsgemäße Munition besteht wie in Fig. 1 wiedergegeben aus einer Patronenhülse 10 mit eingesetztem elektrischen Anzünder 1, Treibspiegel 4 und Wirkmasse 8The ammunition according to the invention consists, as shown in FIG. 1 , of a cartridge case 10 with an inserted electric lighter 1, sabot 4 and active mass 8

    Der elektnsche Anzünder (Squib) 1 mit den Kontaktstiften 1a und 1b und dem Brückendraht 1c ist über eine geeignete elektronische Schaltung 1d galvanisch 5 mit einem Kondensatorelement 3 verbunden, welches sich im Treibspiegel 4 befindet. The electrical lighter (Squib) 1 with the contact pins 1a and 1b and the Bridge wire 1c is galvanically 5 via a suitable electronic circuit 1d connected to a capacitor element 3 which is located in the sabot 4 located.

    Das Kondensatorelement 3 im Treibspiegel 4 ist ebenfalls galvanisch 6, mit einem mechanischen Schaltelement 7 in der Wirkmasse 8 verbunden. Dieses Schaltelement 7 ist wiederum galvanisch 7a mit einem elektrischen Anzünder 9 in der Wirkmasse 8 verbunden.The capacitor element 3 in the sabot 4 is also galvanic 6, with a mechanical switching element 7 connected in the active mass 8. This switching element 7 is in turn galvanically 7a with an electrical igniter 9 in the Active mass 8 connected.

    Beim Abfeuern bewirkt der elektrische Zündimpuls die Auslösung der Treibladung 2 über den Brückendraht 1c im Squib und die Aufladung des Kondensatorelements 3 im Treibspiegel 4. Durch den Gasdruck der Treibladung 2 wird der Treibspiegel 4 mit dem geladenen Kondensatorelement 3 und der davor liegenden Wirkmasse 8 durch die Hülse 10 bewegt. Dabei kann die galvanische Verbindung zwischen Treibspiegel 4 und Squib 1 wahlweise unterbrochen werden oder bestehen bleiben. An der Hülsenöffnung 11a bewirkt ein unterkalibriger Ring 11b, daß der Treibspiegel 4 festgehalten wird. Die Wirkmasse 8 aber bewegt sich aufgrund der Beschleunigung weiter und trennt sich vom Treibspiegel 4. Das mit dem Treibspiegel 4 verbundene Einschaltelement 7 in der Wirkmasse 8 wird durch die Bewegung der Wirkmasse 8 relativ zum Treibspiegel 4 betätigt und die galvanische Verbindung zwischen Kondensatorelement 3 und Anzündpille 9 in der Wirkmasse 8 hergestellt und womit die Wirkmasse 8 ausgelöst wird.When fired, the electrical ignition pulse triggers the propellant charge 2 over the bridge wire 1c in the squib and the charging of the capacitor element 3 in the sabot 4. Due to the gas pressure of the propellant 2 the sabot becomes 4 with the charged capacitor element 3 and the one in front Active mass 8 moved through the sleeve 10. The galvanic connection between sabot 4 and Squib 1 are either interrupted or exist stay. At the sleeve opening 11a causes a sub-caliber ring 11b that the sabot 4 is held. The active mass 8 moves due to the acceleration continues and separates from the sabot 4. That with the Sabot 4 connected switching element 7 in the active mass 8 is by the Movement of the active mass 8 actuated relative to the sabot 4 and the galvanic Connection between capacitor element 3 and squib 9 in the Active mass 8 produced and with which the active mass 8 is triggered.

    Die Vorteile der erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung sind insbesondere

    • kein Ausstoß von Inertteilen;
    • keine Anzündung in der Hülse möglich;
    • keine Gefahr unbeabsichtigter Auslösung durch Schlag oder Reibung;
    • keine Gefahr unbeabsichtigter Auslösung bei der Delaborierung der Munition.
    The advantages of the configuration according to the invention are in particular
    • no ejection of inert parts;
    • no ignition possible in the sleeve;
    • no risk of unintentional triggering by impact or friction;
    • no danger of unintentional triggering when the ammunition is dismantled.

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    1. Electronic-mechanical ignition delay for cartridge-type pyrotechnic decoy ammunition containing a cylindrical cartridge (10) with an ignition device in the bottom, a propellent (2) for the ejection of the inflammable active mass (8) and de vices for the delayed ignition of the active mass (8), characterised in that the electrical ignition unit (1) of the propellent (2) is galvanically connected with a capacitor element (3) fixed in the propulsion reflector (4) which in turn is galvanically connected with a mechanical switch-on element (7) in the active mass (8), whereby the mechanical switch-on element (7) is also galvanically connected with an electrical ignition unit (9) in the active mass (8), whereby the switch-on procedure is initiated by the relative movement of the active mass (8) along the cartridge axis away from the propulsion reflector (4).
    2. Electronic-mechanical ignition delay according to claim 1, characterised in that the propulsion reflector (4) is securely held by a subcaliber ring (11b) in the opening (11a) of the cartridge (10), whereas the subcaliber active mass can pass through and the mechanical switch-on element (7) is firmly connected with the propulsion reflector (4) so that, after ignition of the active mess (8) has taken place, it can be pulled out of this.
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