ADVANCED FRAGMENTATION HAND GRENADE

摘要

A fragmentation structure is provided with improved performance e.g., fragmentation, projectile generation, storage, and manufacturing. An embodiment can include an open fragmentation structure that can be separated into individual components that can include a structure body section with a compartment, a removable initiator or detonator, a top cap section having an aperture configured to accept the removable initiator or removable detonator, and an explosive. An exemplary explosive can be preassembled to fit within the structure without a need for pouring in an explosive. An exemplary structure or top cap of the structure can receive an embrittlement treatment increasing its fragmentation characteristics. An ability of the structure to be easily disassembled allows for safer storage and a longer shelf life. A design of an exemplary embodiment of the structure allows it to be used with a wide range of explosive materials in addition to many types of removable initiators or detonators.

主权项

1. An advanced fragmentation device comprising:
a device body having an interior compartment; an explosive core comprised of a quantity of explosive material contained within said device body; a coupling section comprising a selective coupling section formed in relation to said device body; a removable detonator near the center of mass of the explosive core, wherein said removable detonator and explosive core are formed with materials and structure operable for detonating said explosive core so as to cause the body to disintegrate into a plurality of high velocity fragments, where the high explosive and the body are configured so that the fragments are projected in a direction relative to an axis of said device body formed through a longitudinal section of said removable detonator; and a top cap section wherein said top cap section has an aperture adapted to accept said removable detonator; wherein said coupling section is configured to selectively retain said removable detonator within said interior compartment.