Non-expanding modular bullet

a modular bullet and bullet platform technology, applied in the field of bullets, can solve the problems of high cost and damage to the target, and achieve the effect of reducing the necessary tooling requirements and reducing costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-25
ALLIANT TECHSYST INC
View PDF20 Cites 43 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0014] In some embodiments, the invention comprises a modular bullet platform which may be used to form a plurality of non-expanding bullet types. A modular bullet jacket suitable for use in a variety of non-expanding bullet types

Problems solved by technology

Hard jacketed bullets, developed to combat the problem of bullet deformation in the gun barrel, were found unsatisfactory because they would pass through the target without deformation, causing little damage to the target when co

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Non-expanding modular bullet
  • Non-expanding modular bullet
  • Non-expanding modular bullet

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0030] While this invention may be embodied in many different forms, there are described herein various embodiments of the invention. This description is an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiments illustrated.

[0031] The term “non-expanding” as used herein is intended to describe a bullet capable of impacting soft tissue without experiencing a substantial deformation or an appreciable increase in the diameter of the bullet.

[0032] For the purposes of this disclosure, like reference numerals in the Figures shall refer to like features unless otherwise indicated.

[0033] In some embodiments, the invention may comprise a modular bullet platform from which a plurality of non-expanding bullet types may be manufactured. In some embodiments, the invention may comprise a method of manufacturing non-expanding bullets using a modular bullet platform.

[0034]FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a modular bullet jacket 1...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

PUM

No PUM Login to view more

Abstract

A non-expanding bullet platform may comprise a modular jacket having an internal nose cavity and an internal heel cavity. The cavities may be separated by a divider. The cavities may be filled with suitable materials to produce various types of non-expanding bullets, such as military ball, trace, armor piercing, etc. Inventive non-expanding bullets may comprise full metal jacketed bullets or may have exposed material. The inventive bullets may be non-expanding, wherein the diameter of the bullet does not substantially increase upon impacting soft tissue.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to bullets and more specifically to a bullet platform capable of being used to manufacture a plurality of non-expanding bullet types. [0002] Bullets for use with firearms are generally known, and have evolved since the 1800s from the simple lead ball. Current bullets are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, with many specialized bullets optimized for particular applications. One type of bullet is the partition bullet, for example as described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,003,420, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Hard jacketed bullets, developed to combat the problem of bullet deformation in the gun barrel, were found unsatisfactory because they would pass through the target without deformation, causing little damage to the target when compared to bullets without the hard jacket. A partition bullet generally includes a front portion which deforms upon impact with a tar...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to view more
IPC IPC(8): F42B30/00
CPCF42B12/06F42B12/08F42B30/02F42B12/44F42B12/78F42B12/38
Inventor MANSFIELD, DANIEL J.WESTBROOK, JOHN W. III
Owner ALLIANT TECHSYST INC
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Try Eureka
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap