Abstract: A propellant charge igniter is provided with a metallic igniter tube which is consumed along with the main propellant charge. The combustible igniter tube is flexibly attached to a conventional primer head. An elastomeric tube, a springreinforced tube, or a tube impregnated with a wire mesh can be used to achieve a flexible connection. These tubular elements may be bonded to the primer head and igniter tube, or mechanically attached by means of threaded couplings which are crimped over the elastomeric tubing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 1992
Date of Patent:
September 6, 1994
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
Inventors:
Mark L. Bundy, Frederick W. Robbins, Lawrence E. Sturla