Abstract: An out-of-line safing and arming mechanism (10) includes an explosive chain (12) having one link (24) movably mounted on a slider (30) to be removed from the chain in a safing configuration and to be located in the chain in an arming configuration. A head (42) prevents the slider from moving into an arming position and is attached to the slider by an annular connecting system (44) which is stronger in tension and compression than it is in shear. The connecting section is broken by activation of an explosive charge (62) which is located within the connecting section and generates forces (66) tending to shear the connecting section as well as forces (64) tending to move the slider toward an arming position.

Abstract: A miniature fuze for use with a bomblet munition having an arming and firing mechanism located adjacent one another within the fuze housing. The arming mechanism has no stored energy therein and relies upon a plurality of distinct operations to take place before cocking of the fuze begins. After cocking, the fuze is capable of being armed and can thereafter be detonated upon impact.