Modular charge system

摘要

A modular charge system based on a standard module fitted with a flying plate or a liner and axially coupled to other modules to configure the size and type of charge. The explosive is enclosed in a casing, which has a cylindrical wall with a plurality of external longitudinal rails that run lengthwise. The rails are substantially parallel, and approximately equidistantly spaced around the perimeter of the casing. The space between a pair of rails defines a channel. The casing rails function as a cylindrical tamper. The explosive is partitioned into removable portions and permanent portions, where the removable portions are separated from the permanent portions and any retained removable portions, therein enabling the module to be fitted with a variety of flying plates, liners and other hardware. Modules may be coupled utilizing internal slides, positioned in the channels to join modules.

主权项

1. A modular charge system, comprising:
a standard module having a charge of explosive material, wherein said standard module is fitted with one of a flying plate, a liner, and a projectile, and wherein the standard module is coupled with other modules therein configuring a total charge of explosive material and a total weight and composition with the flying plate, the liner, the projectile and other hardware, wherein said standard module is axially coupled to at least one said other module, said standard module is comprised of an explosive enclosed in a casing having a substantially cylindrical wall with a plurality of external longitudinal rails that run lengthwise, wherein said rails are substantially parallel and approximately equidistantly spaced around the perimeter of the casing, wherein a space between a pair of rails defines a channel, said casing and rails functioning in-part as a cylindrical tamper around the explosive, wherein said explosive in the standard module is partitioned into substantially removable portions and permanent portions, wherein said removable portions is separated from the permanent portions and any retained removable portions, therein enabling the explosive material to be shaped and configured to multiple types of charges; and a coupling mechanism utilizing elongate internal slides, being positioned in channels for joining said one standard module to said at least one other module, wherein standardization and utilization of a partitioned explosive packed in at least one of the standard module and said at least one other module to condense and consolidate multiple explosives and explosive tools into a few relatively lightweight devices.