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Linear shaped charge

  • US H1,216 H
  • Filed: 02/19/1993
  • Issued: 08/03/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/1992
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A lightweight linear shaped charge for explosive cutting and penetration of a target, which comprises:

  • a plastic linear housing having a flat top connected along its length to two opposing arms to form a hollow concave channel therebetween with the concavity opening downward toward the target for cutting and penetration;

    a metallic liner, having an inverted "V" shape, mounted within the concave opening and attached along the interior length of each opposing arm, with the top of said inverted "V" shape extending lengthwise along the interior of said linear housing beneath said flat top and above the target, so as to form a hollow interior space between said metallic liner and said plastic housing;

    an explosive charge shaped and held within said hollow interior space between said metallic liner and said plastic housing; and

    a detonator holder connected to said plastic housing and holding a detonator therein for initiation of said explosive charge to make an explosive jet of said metallic liner for cutting and penetration of the target.

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