A remotely selectable proximity-or-impact fuze lets one aerial munition adapt in flight to soft or hard targets before release.
A spring-loaded striker and mechanical delay mechanism enable compact inertial ignition under low-g, long-duration firing while resisting accidental shocks.
An HF or infrared transceiver integrates with the bomb fuze initiator to sense ground distance without separate proximity-sensor hardware.
An accelerometer-triggered remote initiator uses pre-pairing and secure RF commands for controlled stand-off detonation in challenging conditions.
A sensor, Kalman filter, Lyapunov function, and comparator predict threshold approaches for timely safety control actuation.
Preloaded springs help compact inertial igniters detect low-G firing without drop activation.
A degradable retention mechanism chemically reacts with well fluid to free a firing pin and strike a percussion detonator.
Replacing electrical connections with mechanical impact ignition and sequential delay fuses resolves signal transmission complexity in well perforation.
Dual pyrotechnic delay elements trigger gas pressure to open shut-off valves for detonator activation.
A compact safety ignition device integrates primary and secondary circuit units within a single housing to ensure reliable ignition signals.
Segmenting the mechanism into two independent locks balances rotational forces, preventing premature arming and ensuring safe self-destruction.
Controllable deconfinement device releases explosive charge via pressure or temperature activation, preventing unintended detonation and collateral damage.
Mn-Zn ferrite cores generate eddy current signals to calculate flight speed, reducing power consumption and magnetic interference.
A pyrotechnic delay device uses a bypass element with a high-burning-rate transfer charge to enable adjustable timing within a single unit.
Centrifugal force drives an unbalanced rotor to retract a lockpin, arming the projectile only after second-stage ignition.
A mechanical self-destruction device uses a setback body and locking pin to secure components during acceleration.
Independent speed sensors prevent accidental detonation by verifying motion before timer activation.
Elastic tongues replace zigzag mechanisms to ensure reproducible delay times without increasing device complexity.
Replacing hydraulic systems with a ballistic train eliminates pressure leak risks while ensuring precise multi-zone wellbore perforation timing.
A reversible safety and arming system uses a mechanical chronometric module to wind a spring via a pinion, enabling automatic return to a safe position.
A hydraulic delay sub meters fluid through a JEVA orifice to time perforating gun activation, eliminating pyrotechnic safety hazards.