US20150308800A1 - Multi-Element Impact Activated Bullet or Projectile - Google Patents

Multi-Element Impact Activated Bullet or Projectile Download PDF

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US20150308800A1
US20150308800A1 US14/694,714 US201514694714A US2015308800A1 US 20150308800 A1 US20150308800 A1 US 20150308800A1 US 201514694714 A US201514694714 A US 201514694714A US 2015308800 A1 US2015308800 A1 US 2015308800A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/34—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect expanding before or on impact, i.e. of dumdum or mushroom type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/56—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information for dispensing discrete solid bodies
    • F42B12/58—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles
    • F42B12/62—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile
    • F42B12/625—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile a single submissile arranged in a carrier missile for being launched or accelerated coaxially; Coaxial tandem arrangement of missiles which are active in the target one after the other
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B30/00—Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used
    • F42B30/02—Bullets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B5/00—Cartridge ammunition, e.g. separately-loaded propellant charges
    • F42B5/02—Cartridges, i.e. cases with charge and missile
    • F42B5/025—Cartridges, i.e. cases with charge and missile characterised by the dimension of the case or the missile
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B5/00—Cartridge ammunition, e.g. separately-loaded propellant charges
    • F42B5/02—Cartridges, i.e. cases with charge and missile
    • F42B5/03—Cartridges, i.e. cases with charge and missile containing more than one missile

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  • the present invention relates to bullets or projectiles, more specifically bullets with multiple components that fit together in order to complete the bullet. This allows each component to be designed independently and then pieced together to create the most desired characteristics of penetration and expansion.
  • Conventional bullet designs consist of one piece that is formed, cast, machined or molded. Some bullets contain hollow tips in order to help expand the bullet while penetrating the target and some bullets consist of an elastomer or plastic that is molded into the tip in order to help expend the bullet while penetrating the target.
  • the conventional methods of making a bullet do not consist of two or more pieces that mate together, allowing for independently designed parts for increased expansion rate and expansion amount.
  • the present invention is a unique bullet or projectile design that utilizes different components that are mated together to make a single bullet. This is important because it will allow the bullet to expand at a greater rate and to control the time and amount of bullet expansion. This optimization will increase the chances of hitting vital organs and stopping your target.
  • the multiple bullet components can be made of the same or various materials depending on the desired characteristics of the bullet upon impact. For example when the nose of the bullet makes contact with a solid target, the harder the nose and the greater the surface area of the nose, the more energy will be transferred to the main body of the bullet and begin to expand the body of the bullet on contact. In this fashion, the desired bullet characteristics can be created by varying the multiple bullet components.
  • FIG. 1A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet.
  • FIG. 1B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.
  • FIG. 2A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet.
  • FIG. 2B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.
  • FIG. 3A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet
  • FIG. 3B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.
  • the separate pieces that comprise the bullet may vary in material, internal and external angles depending on the desired characteristics one wants to achieve. For example, a two part bullet with the nose of the bullet containing a internal angle of 55 degrees will deliver a different force and expend the body of the bullet at a different amount then a bullet nose containing a internal angle of 35 degrees.
  • Another example may be in the design of a bullet with a blunt nose.
  • the blunt nose can vary in surface area and effect the amount of penetration before the bullet starts to expand.
  • the bore depth will also play a role in determining the expansion of the bullet and the rate at which it expands.
  • the multi piece bullet could be assembled using a friction or mechanical fit, adhesive or a combination of methods. The fit of the bullet must be durable enough to remain intact until the bullet makes contact with its target, but not too strong as to hinder the performance of the bullet. The type of fit used between bullet pieces will vary with the materials being used in the bullet.

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A bullet or projectile having two or more separate pieces that are fit together in order to complete the projectile. The projectile pieces can be formed, cast, machined or molded in any material capable of being formed, cast, machined or molded. The completed multi piece projectile can produce different expansion characteristics based on the different angles and material properties of the components.

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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to bullets or projectiles, more specifically bullets with multiple components that fit together in order to complete the bullet. This allows each component to be designed independently and then pieced together to create the most desired characteristics of penetration and expansion. Conventional bullet designs consist of one piece that is formed, cast, machined or molded. Some bullets contain hollow tips in order to help expand the bullet while penetrating the target and some bullets consist of an elastomer or plastic that is molded into the tip in order to help expend the bullet while penetrating the target. The conventional methods of making a bullet do not consist of two or more pieces that mate together, allowing for independently designed parts for increased expansion rate and expansion amount.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention is a unique bullet or projectile design that utilizes different components that are mated together to make a single bullet. This is important because it will allow the bullet to expand at a greater rate and to control the time and amount of bullet expansion. This optimization will increase the chances of hitting vital organs and stopping your target.
  • The multiple bullet components can be made of the same or various materials depending on the desired characteristics of the bullet upon impact. For example when the nose of the bullet makes contact with a solid target, the harder the nose and the greater the surface area of the nose, the more energy will be transferred to the main body of the bullet and begin to expand the body of the bullet on contact. In this fashion, the desired bullet characteristics can be created by varying the multiple bullet components.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
  • FIG. 1A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet.
      • Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle [C] and a bore [D].
      • Detail: B. Part of bullet containing internal angle that mates into detail [A]
      • Detail: C. Bore to aid in expansion and mate with bore rider [D]
      • Detail: D. Bore rider mates with bore [C] to fasten pieces with friction
  • FIG. 1B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.
  • FIG. 2A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet.
      • Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle [C] and a bore [D].
      • Detail: B. Part of bullet containing internal angle that mates into detail [A]
  • FIG. 2B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.
  • FIG. 3A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part bullet
      • Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle [C] and a bore [D].
      • Detail: B. Part of bullet containing internal angle that mates into detail [A]
  • FIG. 3B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part bullet.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The separate pieces that comprise the bullet may vary in material, internal and external angles depending on the desired characteristics one wants to achieve. For example, a two part bullet with the nose of the bullet containing a internal angle of 55 degrees will deliver a different force and expend the body of the bullet at a different amount then a bullet nose containing a internal angle of 35 degrees. Another example may be in the design of a bullet with a blunt nose. In this example the blunt nose can vary in surface area and effect the amount of penetration before the bullet starts to expand. In another instance the bore depth will also play a role in determining the expansion of the bullet and the rate at which it expands. The multi piece bullet could be assembled using a friction or mechanical fit, adhesive or a combination of methods. The fit of the bullet must be durable enough to remain intact until the bullet makes contact with its target, but not too strong as to hinder the performance of the bullet. The type of fit used between bullet pieces will vary with the materials being used in the bullet.

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I claim as my invention:
1. A bullet or projectile that is composed of two or more separate parts that mate together to create a bullet with the desired expansion rate and expansion amount.
2. The bullet consists of two or more components consisting of similar or different materials as well as similar or different internal and external angles in order to produce the desired impact characteristics.
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US20170199019A1 (en) * 2016-01-11 2017-07-13 Lehigh Defense, LLC Armor-piercing cavitation projectile
US20180135950A1 (en) * 2016-11-14 2018-05-17 Erik Agazim Frangible Bullet Tip
US11041703B2 (en) 2014-04-30 2021-06-22 G9 Holdings, Llc Projectile with enhanced ballistics
US11226185B2 (en) * 2018-06-05 2022-01-18 Wayne B. Norris Projectile having adaptive expansion characteristics
US11313657B1 (en) 2016-11-14 2022-04-26 Erik Agazim Multi-piece projectile with an insert formed via a powder metallurgy process
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US20170199019A1 (en) * 2016-01-11 2017-07-13 Lehigh Defense, LLC Armor-piercing cavitation projectile
US10036619B2 (en) * 2016-01-11 2018-07-31 Lehigh Defense, LLC Armor-piercing cavitation projectile
US20180135950A1 (en) * 2016-11-14 2018-05-17 Erik Agazim Frangible Bullet Tip
US11313657B1 (en) 2016-11-14 2022-04-26 Erik Agazim Multi-piece projectile with an insert formed via a powder metallurgy process
US11598617B2 (en) 2016-11-14 2023-03-07 Erik Agazim Multi-piece projectile with an insert formed via a powder metallurgy process
US11226185B2 (en) * 2018-06-05 2022-01-18 Wayne B. Norris Projectile having adaptive expansion characteristics
US11428517B2 (en) 2019-09-20 2022-08-30 Npee L.C. Projectile with insert

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