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PROJECTILE FUZE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AND USE

A guiding kit for guiding a projectile to a target comprises a front part and a rear part. The front part and the rear part are rotatably connected to each other to enable relative rotation about a common central longitudinal axis of rotation. The front part comprises a front transceiver (T/X) unit that is disposed next to the rear end of the front part and coinciding with the longitudinal central axis of rotation and adapted to transmit signals towards the rear part. A rear transceiver unit is disposed against the front transceiver unit and adapted to communicate with front transceiver unit when the front part and the rear part are rotating with respect to each other.

PROJECTILE FUZE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AND USE

A guiding kit for guiding a projectile to a target comprises a front part and a rear part. The front part and the rear part are rotatably connected to each other to enable relative rotation about a common central longitudinal axis of rotation. The front part comprises a front transceiver (T/X) unit that is disposed next to the rear end of the front part and coinciding with the longitudinal central axis of rotation and adapted to transmit signals towards the rear part. A rear transceiver unit is disposed against the front transceiver unit and adapted to communicate with front transceiver unit when the front part and the rear part are rotating with respect to each other.

FUSE SYSTEM FOR PROJECTILE
20200116465 · 2020-04-16 · ·

Fuse system for a projectile for a ranged weapon, the fuse system comprising: a plurality of magnetic field sensors, each sensor being arranged to provide a signal that changes in response to a relative change in position and/or orientation between the system and the Earth's magnetic field, and wherein each sensor has a different alignment in terms of magnetic field sensitivity, and a controller arranged to receive one or more signals from the plurality of magnetic field sensors, and to activate a fuse of the projectile depending on the received one or more signals.

LASER GUIDED BOMB WITH PROXIMITY SENSOR
20200096301 · 2020-03-26 ·

A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) is provided. A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) includes: an electronics package unit (EPU) configured to be connected to a front end of a warhead; and at least one sensor separate from the EPU and configured to be connected to a forward adapter that is connected to the front end of the warhead. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB. The EPU is configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value. The EPU is configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.

LASER GUIDED BOMB WITH PROXIMITY SENSOR
20200096301 · 2020-03-26 ·

A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) is provided. A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) includes: an electronics package unit (EPU) configured to be connected to a front end of a warhead; and at least one sensor separate from the EPU and configured to be connected to a forward adapter that is connected to the front end of the warhead. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB. The EPU is configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value. The EPU is configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.

Laser guided bomb with proximity sensor
10539403 · 2020-01-21 · ·

A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) is provided. A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) includes: an electronics package unit (EPU) configured to be connected to a front end of a warhead; and at least one sensor separate from the EPU and configured to be connected to a forward adapter that is connected to the front end of the warhead. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB. The EPU is configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value. The EPU is configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.

Laser guided bomb with proximity sensor
10539403 · 2020-01-21 · ·

A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) is provided. A proximity sensor for a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) includes: an electronics package unit (EPU) configured to be connected to a front end of a warhead; and at least one sensor separate from the EPU and configured to be connected to a forward adapter that is connected to the front end of the warhead. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain data that is used to determine a height above ground of the LGB. The EPU is configured to compare the determined height above ground to a predefined value. The EPU is configured to generate a detonation signal for the warhead based on the determined height above ground being equal to or less than the predefined value.

Addition of a telemetry function in an artillery radar device fuze
10480919 · 2019-11-19 · ·

A fuze for an explosive weapon, comprising onboard sensors to monitor operation of the fuze and/or the explosive weapon, a radar sensor to transmit radar signals and receive reflected radar signals, and an electronic signal processor connected to the onboard sensors and to the radar sensor and programmed to implement a main operating function aimed at implementing a detonation logic, and a secondary operating function supplemental to the main one and comprising a telemetry function designed to determine, based on signals from the onboard sensors, and to transmit, via the radar sensor, telemetry data indicative of the operation of the fuze and/or the explosive weapon during flight thereof.

Addition of a telemetry function in an artillery radar device fuze
10480919 · 2019-11-19 · ·

A fuze for an explosive weapon, comprising onboard sensors to monitor operation of the fuze and/or the explosive weapon, a radar sensor to transmit radar signals and receive reflected radar signals, and an electronic signal processor connected to the onboard sensors and to the radar sensor and programmed to implement a main operating function aimed at implementing a detonation logic, and a secondary operating function supplemental to the main one and comprising a telemetry function designed to determine, based on signals from the onboard sensors, and to transmit, via the radar sensor, telemetry data indicative of the operation of the fuze and/or the explosive weapon during flight thereof.

Variable range terminal kinetic energy limiting non-lethal projectile

A non-lethal projectile comprises a carrier with a deployable payload to allow for effective performance at both long and short ranges. The non-lethal projectile is fired from a launcher. At a predetermined range, the carrier opens thereby deploying the payload. The payload may further comprise a drogue chute to reduce the kinetic energy of the payload to a non-lethal level. Alternatively, the inherent drag coefficient of the payload may enable sufficient reduction of kinetic energy without the need for a drogue chute. The deployed petals of the carrier serve as drag surfaces for the carrier, thereby reducing the kinetic energy of the carrier to a non-lethal level.