Patent ID: 6230629
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A decoy for an IR seeking missile comprising:means for launching a decoy for an IR seeking missile using launch pressure;means for detonating an explosive train in said decoy;a safe and arm section having a cocking bar provided with a valve hole to permit fuel to be valved therethrough in response to said launch pressure created during launch of said decoy, having a slider provided with a slider hole to transmit said explosive train therethrough in response to said decoy being propelled from said launching means, and having a bore rider to displace said slider to allow said explosive train to be transmitted therethrough;means coupled to receive said explosive train for generating pressurized gas;means coupled to receive said pressurized gas for forcing said fuel through said valve hole in said cocking bar; andmeans coupled to receive said pressurized gas for creating a pilot flame to ignite and burn said fuel as an IR plume at a safe separation distance from said launching means.