An ammunition container

The concrete ammunition container with reinforcement wires and spacers addresses the challenge of handling explosives by ensuring structural integrity and safety, reducing damage and wear, and meeting safety standards in harsh environments.

EP4764393A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24PRIMA CON SIA
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
PRIMA CON SIA
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2026-06-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies have not adequately addressed the need for safe and durable containers to handle, store, and transport explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics, particularly in hostile environments, with a focus on preventing structural failure during impacts or explosions.

Method used

A concrete ammunition container with integrated horizontal, vertical, and endless reinforcement wires, along with diagonal and corner spacers, to enhance structural integrity and distribute forces evenly, minimizing the risk of damage or harm during high-pressure scenarios.

Benefits of technology

The container provides enhanced safety and durability, ensuring minimal structural failure and external damage, aligning with safety regulations and reducing the need for frequent repairs, while being cost-effective and versatile for military, mining, and demolition operations.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a container for storing and transporting munitions. An ammunition container comprises a concrete housing with a base, sidewalls, back wall, front wall, and top forming an inner volume. It includes an entrance in the front wall, a door frame around the entrance, and a door hingedly connected to the housing or door frame. The housing features horizontal and vertical reinforcement wires, each extending continuously around the inner volume and within the concrete housing to enhance structural integrity. Additionally, an endless reinforcement wire is wound multiple times around the base, sidewalls, and top for added strength. Diagonal spacers within the base, walls, and top ensure the reinforcement wires are bent precisely, while concave bars supported by loops provide additional stability. This design improves blast containment, safety, and resistance to deformation, making the container ideal for the storage of explosives and compliance with safety standards in high-risk environments.
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