Abstract: There is provided a musical composition data editing apparatus which enables the generation of musical composition data using which a user can cause his/her own musical image to be reflected to a high degree in a musical composition performance through simple operations, whereby a wide variety of users from beginners having no knowledge of musical composition data such as MIDI data to experts who want to arrange musical compositions in their own manner can be satisfied. A standard musical composition data generating section 230 of a contents server CS refers to musical composition reproduction control codes for controlling reproduction of a musical composition contained in source musical composition data, to determine whether or not a musical image in the musical composition reproduction changes.

Abstract: A perforating gun loading bay is described for protecting adjacent areas from an accidental explosion during gun loading. The bay can be an insert-type arrangement or a stand-alone structure. The bay includes metal plate walls, a floor and a roof.

Abstract: A method and a device for the launching of a projectile is disclosed. A front and aft plate are coupled to an expansion vessel having an axis so that when the volume of the expansion vessel increases the pistons move in opposing directions along the axis. A projectile is so disposed that it is launched in a desired direction by the motion of the front plate. The motion of the plates along the axis is limited in that the two plates are connected to each other by an extendible coupling structure.

Abstract: The present invention considers the problem of energizing large electric current, electromagnetic driving force and acceleration in coilguns by means of electromagnetic resonant oscillations, both in the armature, that represents the oscillatory contour consisting of the coil and the capacitor and in the stator coils.

Abstract: A gun whose barrel (2′) is connected to a breech ring (16), and is seated to be displaced in a cradle barrel (3). To prevent a lifting effect of the barrel (2′) inside the cradle barrel (3) upon firing, a slide-bushing bearing is disposed on at least the muzzle side of the barrel (2′). The bearing encompasses a barrel bushing (7′), in which the barrel (2′) is disposed free from any lifting effect, and whose outside surface (8) slides in a form-fit (i.e., with the smallest possible amount of play) in the cradle barrel (3), so that the barrel (2′) is independently guided to slide both axially and radially. The radial sliding guidance of the barrel (2′) during firing is effected by tab-shaped protrusions (10′), which extend into corresponding, groove-shaped recesses (9′) of the barrel bushing (7′) and hold the barrel (2′) in the center of the barrel bushing (7′).

Abstract: Ballistic armor for providing ballistic protection from an impacting projectile threat. The armor comprises a plurality of composite armor units. Each unit comprises a ceramic body having a cylindrical body portion with two end faces, one of which is adapted to face said threat. Each unit further comprises a non-ceramic belt member assembled with the ceramic body so that said member contiguously surrounds the cylindrical body portion without covering the one end face.

Abstract: A composite armor structure for ballistically protecting a gap from an impacting projectile threat and for use with at least one ballistic armor module. The gap extends along a margin of the module. The structure comprises a body having a protection portion with at least a single layer of ceramic bodies. The structure further comprises a carrier portion supporting the protection portion and being made of a material different from the ceramic bodies. The protection portion is designed to span the gap. The carrier portion Is designed to extend beyond the gap to overlap with the margin when viewed from a perspective of the impacting projectile threat.

Abstract: A semi-active hydraulic damper includes a cylinder, an accumulator, an oil box, and a directional control member. A directional control valve of the directional control member is connected to a first, and a second primary oil circuits, which are respectively connected to the ports of two ends of the cylinder body. The valve can switch among various positions according to signals of a sensor provided for sensing movement of the structure. Vibratory movement of the structure that causes a displacement of the upper joint relative to the lower joint of the structure can be counteracted by pressure of oil, which is allowed to flow into the cylinder from the accumulator via selected one of the ports to move the piston in a direction opposite to the displacement by switching the directional control valve.

Abstract: A method (90) for simulating a system having a mechanical subsystem and a hydraulic subsystem is presented. The method comprises the steps of: describing (92) the mechanical subsystem and the effect of the hydraulic subsystem thereupon by integrating a first differential equation system of an n-dimensional first variable using a first numerical method, resulting in a sequence of values for the first variable; and describing (94) the hydraulic subsystem and the effect of the mechanical subsystem thereupon by integrating a second differential equation system of an m-dimensional second variable using a second numerical method, resulting in a sequence of values for the second variable. A corresponding arrangement having a first integrator (1) and a second integrator (4) is also presented.

Abstract: A wobble plate arrangement (1) for a swash plate compressor comprises a swash plate (4) on which a wobble plate (5) is rotatably mounted. At least one antifriction bearing (7) is located between the swash plate (4) and the wobble plate (5), the swash plate (4) and the wobble plate (5) having been joined to one another during assembly of the bearing to form an integrated bearing unit from which the bearing (7) cannot be separately detached. Advantageously, the bearing (7) comprises two races (20, 22:26, 22) between which is located a plurality of rolling bearings (23) and at least one (22:26)) of the two races of the bearing (7) is integrally formed with either the swash plate (4) or the wobble plate (5), preferably with the wobble plate (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pump unit (10) for a hydraulic vehicle brake system with traction control. The pump unit (10) has an electric motor (12) and a radial piston pump (14), which can be driven by the electric motor (12). The invention proposes embodying a rotor shaft (18) of the pump unit (10) with a hollow shaft (20) and with two standardized, hardened cylindrical pins (22, 24) that are press-fitted into the ends of the hollow shaft (20). The invention has the advantage that the rotor shaft (18) can be produced simply, economically, and without metal-cutting machining. Because of its embodiment as a hollow shaft (20), the rotor shaft (18) has high bending and torsional strength. Because of the press-fitted pins (22, 24), the rotor shaft (18) has a small diameter at the bearing points, which makes a small bearing diameter and thus a small installation space for the pump unit (10) possible.

Abstract: A vehicular atmosphere cleansing system utilizes a regenerative wheel having flow channels extending through the wheel coated with an adsorbant. An atmosphere stream passes through a first position dependent portion of the wheel where VOC's including HC's are adsorbed while a heated atmosphere stream passes through a second position dependent regenerative portion of the wheel whereat VOC's are desorbed. The adsorbant is activated carbon having particles of micropore size adhered to the substrate by a silicone binder producing high adsorption efficiencies while withstanding relatively high regenerative heat temperatures resulting from exhaust gas sensible heat. A hydrocarbon senses HC in the desorbed heated atmosphere stream to rotatively and sequentially index pie shaped, segmented portions of the wheel into the wheel's regenerative region while also functioning as the main component of an OBD device for the system.

Abstract: In a process for separating propylene and dimethylether from a mixture comprising propylene, dimethylether, and propane, the mixture is passed through a bed of an adsorbent comprising a porous crystalline material having (i) diffusion time constants for dimethylether and propylene of at least 0.1 sec−1, when measured at a temperature of 373° K and dimethylether and propylene partial pressures of 8 kPa, and (ii) a diffusion time constant for propane, when measured at a temperature of 373° K and a propane partial pressure of 8 kPa, less than 0.02 of said diffusion time constants for dimethylether and propylene. The bed preferentially adsorbs propylene and dimethylether from the mixture. The adsorbed propylene and dimethylether are then desorbed from the bed either by lowering the pressure or raising the temperature of the bed.

Abstract: A method for urging contact between contaminants in an air stream and the wet surfaces of an aqueous-froth, and additional means of limiting the froth to a predetermined volume are provided. A wide spectrum of solution micro-droplet sizes (0.001 to 1000 micron) is introduced into a contaminated air stream. Micro-droplets suspended in the air stream remove contaminants by contact, collide and coalesce in the dynamics of the air stream and are removed by inertia. Smaller micro-droplets remain suspended in the air stream. The smallest micro-droplets evaporate, increasing the solution vapor pressure of the air stream. The humidified or saturated, contaminated air stream continuously expands the surface area of the solution reservoir exponentially into an aqueous froth of tiny bubbles. Airflow velocity drops in the micro-atmosphere inside each bubble of the froth.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a diffusive, continuous laminar flow for particle growth via condensation of vapors with a mass diffusivity near or higher than the thermal diffusivity of the surrounding gas. In an exemplary embodiment, the method uses the condensation of water vapor onto particles suspended in air.

Abstract: A self contained air purification pyramid shaped system and apparatus that can form up to approximately 300 cfm of air flow at high speed, that can remove allergy causing particulates, microorganisms, and odors/chemicals from the air so as to create a healthier environment. The system and apparatus can use a carbon prefilter for removal of larger particulate and odors/chemicals and gases, a UV(ultra violet) lamp for destruction of bacteria, viruses, and molds, and a hospital grade HEPA filter (approximately 99.97% efficient at approximately 0.3 microns) for removal of smaller particulate and bacteria. Air can first enter the peak of the pyramid shaped apparatus, pass through a carbon prefilter, past the UV lamp(s), through filter, such as a HEPA filter, and through a motorized impeller which pushes the air out lower sides of the apparatus.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing the emissions from a dust generation station, such as a metal cutting station, can be easily transported from location to location. The system uses a mobile carrier which supports a separator, such as a baghouse, as well as a telescopically adjustable duct. A hood, which is attached to the duct and serves to contain exhaust gases generated at the dust generating station, is capable of rotation about the hood pivot point. An exhaust fan serves to induce flow of the exhaust gas from the hood, through the duct and across the separator. A mobile, emission-free metal cutting system incorporates the system for reducing emissions as well as a mobile transport cutting machine.

Abstract: A filter arrangement and method for handling polluted air or gases are disclosed. The filter arrangement comprises a number of filter hoses received in a filter chamber. The filter has an inlet for receiving air from an industrial process and an outlet for cleaned air. Means are arranged to connect a limited group of the filter hoses to a cleaning fan, one group after another. The filter is cleaned by cleaning air which is blown into a limited group of filter hoses at a time.

Abstract: An adsorption gas dryer has a first drying tower and a second drying tower each having a first port and a second port through which gas can pass into or out of the tower, a first manifold and a second manifold connected respectively to the first and the second ports of both towers, the manifolds each including integral gas passages, each port of the towers being in communication with a gas passage, and the manifolds each including at least one integral valve seat upon which a valve actuator is mounted to constitute a valve for controlling flow of gas through the gas passages, wherein the second manifold has two exhaust valves for controlling purge gas.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-pathogenic air filtration medium comprising a fibrous substrate whose fibers are coated with coating comprising a polymer. The coating provides an environment that is destructive to airborne pathogens. In particular, the filter medium can be used in a building air handling system that both filters the air and eliminates pathogens.

Abstract: Device and method for brewing coffee comprises a body connected to a container for allowing the formation of a dispersion of flavor-containing materials and liquid and the extraction of the flavor-containing materials to produce a liquid extraction, a porous filter connected to the body and having a first surface for contacting the dispersion, filtration openings for allowing the liquid extraction in the dispersion to pass through but blocking the flavor-containing materials and a second surface for receiving the liquid extraction, and a flow facilitator having a selective opening adapted to allow air to pass through but restrict the flavor-containing materials from passing through. The body and porous filter are adapted to allow the container to be tilted to generate a liquid head to act on the first surface of porous filter to drive the liquid extraction through the porous filter to produce a beverage.

Abstract: A drip coffee maker that may be used over an open flame, such as a camping stove. The coffee marker may include an upper portion having conventional automatic drip coffee maker components. To protect the upper portion components, a base for the coffee maker is designed to direct the flame away from the plastic components and to dissipate heat from the open flame so that the plastic components will not burn. In addition, the coffee maker includes a wrap assembly and heat sink that are arranged to fit around a decanter for the coffee maker, and which are configured to dissipate heat from the flame and away from the upper coffee maker components.

Abstract: A waffle baker grill for producing a waffle product, including a first heating plate having a first surface and a first peripheral wall extending from the first surface to a predetermined distance. The first peripheral wall includes a first side and a second side. A second heating plate has a second surface and a second peripheral wall extending from the second surface to the predetermined distance. The second peripheral wall includes at least a third side and a fourth side. The second heating plate is pivotally connected to the first heating plate to move between a closed position and an open position. The first and second surfaces include at least one scoring flange extending to a distance less than the predetermined distance. The waffle produced from the grill may be divided into a plurality of waffle sticks along score lines created by the scoring flanges.

Abstract: An appliance comprising a housing consisting of two articulated shells maintained spaced apart by a spring (4) two hot plates (5,6) arranged in the housing, locking elements for maintaining the housing closed countering the spring, elements for adjusting (12) cooking parameters, and elements for controlling the locking elements to urge them in unlocked position in accordance with cooking parameters, thereby controlling the opening of the housing under the effect of the spring (4). The locking elements include a locking component linked to one of the shells (1) so as to be mobile between an unlocked position wherein it co-operates with a locking finger (24) integral with the other shell (2), a spring for urging back the locking component in unlocked position, and a relay magnet (25) controlled by the control elements, for maintaining the locking component in locked position.

Abstract: A bread baking machine of the invention has a gasket for sealing and a magnetic metal fitting A constituting a locking means, both provided on a container cover which opens and closes an opening above a lid container placed in an outer cover for storing supplementary ingredient of bread and for entering it automatically. The bread baking machine can thus lock the lid container and the container cover while keeping the gasket depressed against a sealing surface. Since this structure ensures the gasket to seal a space between the lid container and the container cover, it can prevent dew condensation and thermal deformation of components due to leakage of hot steam.

Abstract: A foldable conduction oven comprises by a pedestal, a framework, an ash-collecting box, a grill and a net. The pedestal comprises by two opposite outward plates and a chassis. The framework comprises by two opposite outward cover plates, two opposite inner cover plates, two opposite inner plates and a frame. When unfold the pedestal, the four locational holes on the two long sides of the chassis of the pedestal are against the four round prominent pellets on the four side edges of the two outward plates; then the two outward plates are able to be folded on the chassis. When unfold the framework, the four round prominent pellets on the two outward cover plates, the four round prominent pellets on the two inner cover plates and four prominent pellets on the two inner plates are connected with the twelve locational holes on the frame, then the two outward cover plates, the two inner cover plates and the two inner plates are able to be folded on the frame.

Abstract: The invention concerns a utensil for slow-cook cycles, comprising an annular wall (14) enclosing a cooking vessel (15), and a lid (30), the annular wall and the lid being designed to be arranged on another annular wall (12) pertaining to the steam-cooker. The invention is characterised in that the lid (30) forms with the cooking vessel (15) a sealed cooking chamber (13), the lid (30) comprising at least a vent (31) provided outside the cooking chamber (13).

Abstract: A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for discharging a bale from a baler including a bale ramp that is capable of moving a formed cylindrical bale away from the bale-forming machine. The bale ramp is capable of supporting the formed bale, and utilizing power from a linkage to the bale discharge gate to provide initial horizontal travel of the bale prior to the bale losing significant potential energy. The linkage between the bale discharge gate and the bale ramp includes a lost motion device including a spring that allows energy to be stored from the hydraulic system that powers the bale discharge gate open. That stored energy is applied to the bale, at the appropriate time, as it is able to move. A second stage is provided, which utilizes a traditional spring-loaded ramp. As the bale drops a portion of its potential energy is translated into horizontal momentum and the bale will be caused to move away from the baler.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein provides a transportable recycling center (10) that has a container (12) and a partition (18) within the container (12). The partition (18) separates a work area (20) from a storage area (22). An attendant may accept recyclable materials from consumers in the work area (20) and store the recyclable material in the storage area (22). After the container (12) has been filled with recyclable material, doors (14, 16) on the container (12) may be secured and the container (12) may be loaded onto a truck and transported to a recycling facility.

Abstract: A compactor is provided wherein cuttings delivered to a compaction chamber 33 by a screw conveyor 22 are compacted into a solid product W by operating a hydraulic cylinder 28, and subsequently a gate member 51 disposed at one end of the compaction chamber 33 is opened so as to discharge the solid product W via the one end of the compaction chamber 33. The compaction chamber 33 includes a first cylindrical body 31 and a second cylindrical body 40. The second cylindrical body 40 is removably mounted to one end of the first cylindrical body 31 for facilitating the replacement of the second cylindrical body 40 when the second cylindrical body 40 is worn.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a hemming press uses a ballscrew drive arrangement with a longitudinal axis. A first gimbal connected to the externally threaded screw shaft connects the externally threaded screw shaft to a stationary member. The platen is movable with respect to the stationary member. A second gimbal connected to the internally threaded nut connects the internally threaded nut to the platen. The gimbals accommodate transaxial displacement of the screw drive arrangement. A motor applies torque to the ballscrew drive arrangement. Transaxial loading of the screw drive arrangement is accommodated by the first and/or second gimbals. Severe forces resulting from crashes are accommodated by force limiting arrangements and resilient devices.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to disclose an apparatus and method for printing a spark plug, wherein an excellent print quality is obtained and maintained. The printing apparatus comprises: a marking roller for forming an ink film on an intaglio on itself; a transfer roller for transferring the ink film from the intaglio to the spark plug insulator; an ink supply nozzle for supplying the intaglio with the printing ink; and a doctor blade for scratching a surplus ink which does not contribute to form the ink film. The concave depth of the intaglio is made to be between 15 &mgr;m and 20 &mgr;m, both inclusive, thereby optimizing the ink drying.

Abstract: A silk-screen printing machine in simplified register comprising a bearer structure (12) on which a silk-screen printing frame is arranged, elements in register (18) of the position of a sheet element to be printed (15) in a supply plane (14), means (34) for detecting the position of the sheet in register (15) and at least one pincer-carrying rod (16) suitable for pulling the sheet (15) on a printing plane (13), is equipped with a group for registering the sheet (15), which is arranged upstream of the pincer-carrying rod (16) and comprises a transversal plate (17) for supporting the sheet and able to translate towards the pincer-carrying rod (16), a plurality of the mobile elements in register (18) suitable for interacting downstream of the plate (17) with the supply plane (14) of the sheet and a plurality of presser elements (19) arranged in a position above the support plate (17) and mobile towards it to engage the sheet (15).

Abstract: A variable cut-off offset press system and method of operation which utilizes a continuous image transfer belt is provided. The offset printing system comprises at least two plate cylinders adapted to have thereon respective printing sleeves. Each of the printing sleeves is adapted to receive colored ink from a respective ink source. An optional coating source may be provided to fully or partially coat the image transfer belt before inking. The system further comprises at least a impression cylinder, wherein the image transfer belt is positioned to contact each of the printing sleeves at respective nips formed between respective ones of the plate cylinders and the at least one impression cylinder. An image belt cleaning station adapted to remove residual ink or coating from the surface of the image transfer belt after image transfer of a multicolored image from the image transfer belt to a substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A printing group of an offset rotary printing machine includes at least one forme cylinder, one transfer cylinder and at least one inking system. Two of these printing groups are arranged opposite to each other. The arrangement of the printing group in relation to each other can be arranged in an axial direction which is parallel to the axes of rotation of the cylinders.

Abstract: Faulty useful units printed on a sheet of useful units are separated from the acceptable useful units. A first cutting device cuts the sheet into a plurality of longitudinal strips, each of which contains several of the useful units. A quality control device detects the faulty useful units prior to a second cutting device that cuts the strips into individual units. A filtering unit is placed between the two cutting units and filters out strips with one or more faulty units. Strips with no faulty units replace the filtered out faulty unit strips. This simplifies further processing of the strips.

Abstract: A wet printed media output system in a printing mechanism including a frame is provided. The system includes an ejection mechanism mounted to the frame for ejecting a wet printed medium along a media path in an output direction towards an output area and a holding member mounted to the frame adjacent to the ejection mechanism. A portion of the holding member projects out of the media path at an angle to a plane defined by the output direction and a trailing edge of the medium for deviating at least a portion of the printed medium from the output direction. Furthermore, the angle is adjustable in correspondence with a character of the printed medium.

Abstract: A device for positioning a sheet-shaped material by providing a plurality of pairs of pins on a conveying path. Printing plate precursors are classified, on the basis of widths thereof, into large-sized and small-sized. Two pairs of positioning pins are provided for each size, and are disposed so as to be offset in a direction of conveying a printing plate precursor toward a rotating drum. A width of a small-sized printing plate precursor is smaller than a pitch dimension of a pair of positioning pins for large-sized printing plate precursors. Therefore, the small-sized printing plate precursor abuts and is positioned by positioning pins for small-sized printing plate precursors which are provided further ahead. Moreover, a large-sized printing plate precursor directly abuts and is positioned by the positioning pins for large-sized printing plate precursors, so as not to be interfered with by the positioning pins for small-sized printing plate precursors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lithographic printing method of performing lithographic printing by supplying emulsion ink to a lithographic printing plate via a form roller, comprising the steps of: supplying the emulsion ink to the form roller; and disrupting emulsion on the form roller, with a degree of the emulsion's disruption being changed before and after a start of printing. By the lithographic printing method of the present invention, the duration of idling mode can be shortened with the added advantage of reducing the development of waste paper right after the start of printing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a printing plate comprises forming an oleophilic image on a substrate for a printing plate comprising a support having at least one hydrophilic layer on its surface, the oleophilic image being formed by inkjet printing an aqueous solution or aqueous colloidal dispersion of an anionic oleophilising agent on the surface of the support and drying the applied solution or dispersion, such that, on drying, the area of the surface to which the solution or dispersion was applied becomes lithographic ink-accepting, characterised in that the hydrophilic layer comprises a crosslinked cationic polymer.

Abstract: A cache memory system and method for printers is described. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a printer, memory, an input buffer and a control system. The memory contains one or more prior print job elements referenced by one or more previous print job tickets that were previously processed by the printer. The input buffer receives a new print job ticket referencing one or more new print job elements. The control system searches memory for any prior print job elements matching the one or more new print job elements referenced by the new print job ticket. The control system downloads one or more new print job elements not matching any of the one or more prior print job elements from a remote site. This permits the printer to retrieve the one or more prior print job elements that match the one or more new print job elements from memory instead of having to retrieve them from the remote site.

Abstract: A printing apparatus can be easily initialized, and can easily know an error correcting method. Upon first power-up, a storage unit stores in the apparatus the initialization item data indicating the items to be initialized, and prints out the stored initialization item data. Since the contents to be initialized are printed out, the operation can be performed according to the contents without reading impossible instruction manual, thereby improving the initializing operation efficiency. Additionally, the storage unit stores the error correcting operation data indicating the operating method for correcting an error when the error occurs in the apparatus, and prints out the stored error correcting operation data. Since the error correcting operation method is printed out, an occurring error can be easily corrected by referring to the output method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a circumferential register in a web-fed rotary press, according to which an actual value pertaining to a tension (51-55) of a web (03) passing through the printing units (04, 06, 07, 08) is determined, and an angular position and/or an angular velocity of a cylinder (12, 16) of a first printing unit (04) with regard to a cylinder of a second printing unit (06) is changed according to this determined tension. The correction of a register offset ensues without controlling the tension (51-55) and without the use of an optical recognition system by determining the value of the necessary change for the angular position (&dgr;&phgr;) and/or the angular velocity (&dgr;&phgr;) as a function of the measured tension (51-55) of the web (03).

Abstract: An apparatus for electronically switching a detonation device is configured to arm an energy source upon receiving a first signal and discharge the energy source to the detonation device upon receiving and validating a second signal. An explosive device comprising a detonation device electrically coupled to an electronic switching device is also provided, wherein the switching device comprises a microcontroller configured to validate the first signal and the second signal. The detonation device may comprise a semiconductor bridge device configured to activate the explosive device upon receiving a charge across a first terminal and a second terminal from the switching device. Methods of operation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The electric pyrotechnic igniter of the present invention comprises a controlled power source providing low-voltage electricity to one or more remotely located, replaceable ignition elements which are housed in compression clips capable of holding the ignition elements into direct contact with firework fuses.

Abstract: An ordnance system of the present invention may include or feature any one or more of: a control unit, one or more effectors (detonators, initiators, shaped charges and the like), and a two-, three- or four-wire communication bus between the control unit and the effectors; an addressable system in which all the effectors can be connected to the same communication bus and the control unit can issue coded signals on the bus addressed to a specific effector; inductive coupling between the effectors and the communication bus; and a multi-voltage level communication system in which communication signals are carried at a first voltage and arming signals are provided at a second, higher voltage. Other features may include two-way communication between effectors and the control unit and the de-centralization of firing control so that the control unit does not have exclusive control over whether the effectors function.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting and arming fuses in a projectile to satisfy safety requirements and to initiate ignition with only minimal delay. In accordance with the method, after launch of a projectile, behind a cap having a central inlet opening a safety device of a turbine/ignition pin unit is released and the impeller thereof is subjected to ram pressure. The ram pressure displaces the turbine/ignition pin unit into a front position, to act as impact detector. In a device constructed in accordance with the invention, the turbine/ignition pin unit has a screw thread on its shank and is screwed into a threaded bushing so that the ram pressure displaces the unit, against the direction of flow into the front position. On impact, the rear end of the unit acts as a percussion needle and initiates an ignition chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tow body for representing flying targets, having an infrared flare (3) situated at the rear of the tow body, the infrared flares being ejectable from the tow body and being pulled by the tow body by means of a reel-off towing cable during the burning time of the infrared flare.

Abstract: A reactive material for use as a reactive liner in penetrating (shape-charge) warheads and for use in reactive fragments in fragmenting warheads is disclosed. The reactive material comprises an oxidizing agent and a metal filler or metal/metal oxide filler. The oxidizing agent comprises a fluoropolymer having high fluorine content, a low melt temperature, and a high mechanical strength. Preferably, the fluoropolymer is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, such as a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride. The metal filler comprises a high density, reactive metal. Preferably, the metal filler is hafnium or tantalum. The reactive material is safely processed at temperatures significantly below the thermal autoignition point of the reactive material.