A shear-pin and spring-loaded striker enable compact inertial ignition with preset no-fire protection under high-G munition acceleration.
A warhead fuze recess accumulates target material to push a striker rearward, enabling immediate triggering on soft targets without burial.
A multi-mode fuze system uses a piezoelectric sensor to generate electrical energy and output signals from warhead deceleration rates.
A magnetic fuze mechanism uses centrifugal force to secure the detonator during storage and activates it upon impact.
Dual firing pins in a compact safe and arm mechanism differentiate impact types, reducing size and complexity while preventing unexploded ordnance.
A percussion fuse pressure element tilts to maintain firing pin alignment, preventing needle jamming during flat angle impacts.
A centrifugal fuze assembly uses a second gear driven by rotational force to rotate a first gear into an armed position.
Electronic fuze uses piezoelectric impact detection to trigger firing circuits, resolving oblique angle unreliability in mechanical fuzes.
An electronic self-destructing fuse structure uses centrifugal force and inertia to trigger detonation or safe destruction.
A compact inertial igniter uses a movable release mechanism to trigger impact mass movement based on acceleration thresholds.
Segmented fuze mounting with an integral bolt flange reduces mechanical noise amplification, improving detection accuracy in penetrating weapons.
A plastically deformable metal washer extends shock duration on a piezoelectric generator, ensuring higher electrical voltage for reliable primer initiation.
Nested locking elements in a multi-stage inertial igniter reduce axial length and volume, preventing accidental ignition in miniaturized thermal batteries.
Corrosive fluid erodes a restraining link to separate it from the fuze slide, reducing hazardous duds without increasing manufacturing complexity.
Centrifugal locking mechanism secures sliding rod in deployed position, eliminating spring tension risks and improving storage safety.