Patent ID: 6272995
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: F42C

Abstract:
A fuze apparatus for a munition, said fuze apparatus comprising:a magnetic signal generator having a rotatably movable armature for generating an electrical pulse signal upon rotational movement of said armature;a spring member pretensioned and operably associated with said armature;a pin for engaging said armature and holding said armature immovably;an actuating member associated with said pin for removing said pin from engagement with said armature, thereby allowing said armature to rotate in response to a biasing force from said spring member under pretension;a rotor movable in response to rotational movement of said armature for moving a first detonator in an armed position wherein said first detonator can detonate an explosive material of said munition; andan electronic time delay control circuit responsive to said electrical pulse signal generated by said magnetic signal generator for sensing movement of said armature and for generating an electrical firing signal after a predetermined time delay; anda second detonator responsive to said electrical firing signal for detonating said first detonator upon generation of said electrical firing signal.