Modular gradient-free shaped charge

Baum, Dennis Willard

Title: Modular gradient-free shaped charge

Abstract

A shaped charge produces a constant velocity jet. The shaped charge is comprised of individual modules which can be assembled to produce a constant velocity jet of arbitrary length. The resulting jet speed is approximately twice the detonation velocity and independent of the liner material. The modular design also allows different liner materials to be used sequentially in the same jet.

Inventors:: Baum, Dennis Willard

Issue Date:: 2020-08-04

Research Org.:: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1735103

Patent Number(s):: 10731955

Application Number:: 15/685,486

Assignee:: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F42 - AMMUNITION F42B - EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION

E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F42 - AMMUNITION F42B - EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
F42B12/18 - Hollow charges in tandem arrangement
F42B1/028 - characterised by the form of the liner

E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
E21B43/117 - Shaped charge perforators

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F42 - AMMUNITION F42B - EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
F42B1/032 - characterised by the material of the liner
F42B1/036 - Manufacturing processes therefor {

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DOE Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 08/24/2017

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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Oil exploration probe patent, October 2015

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Active protection device for the wall of a vehicle or a structure patent, December 2001

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