Conveying device for explosive article, especial for shell

Abstract

A conveying device for an explosive article (7), especially for shell, comprises a pressure-resistant container (1) with a plurality of inner holders (5) each to fix the explosive article (7). The container (1) is filled with loose distorting metal pieces (6) for enclosing the explosive article (7) and filling the spaces without the explosive article. The holders (5) are at a minimum gap from each other, so that, when the explosive article (7) explodes, the released energy from the detonation is dissipated by the deformation of the metal material over a distance between two explosive articles (7) to ensure that other explosive article (7) do not explode in a sympathetic detonation.

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Technical field [0001] The invention relates to a transportation device for explosive materials, especially shells. Background technique [0002] Explosive items that need to be disposed of are stored in many parts of the world, especially artillery shells, landmines or such items. In rare cases, it is possible or appropriate to handle or dismantle the fuze at the place of discovery. It is generally required to transport explosive materials from the place of discovery to the place of disposal. Under this circumstance, it is almost impossible to transport each explosive item itself separately; the joint transportation of multiple such items is almost inevitable. The main danger at this time is that the premature explosion of an explosive item during transportation will cause a chain reaction of the explosion of other explosive items with catastrophic consequences. [0003] US 5,160,468 describes a storage container for explosives and a material for absorbing the impact of explosio...

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