The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
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Monsey, Christopher A.
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10
초록
A segmented flexible linear shaped charge for use with an explosive device. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge includes a flexible explosive core and a plurality of axially spaced housing segments having rigidity greater than that of the core.
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1. A segmented flexible linear shaped charge comprising: a flexible explosive core extending axially along a longitudinal axis; anda plurality of axially spaced housing segments operably coupled to a target, each of the housing segments having a rigidity greater than that of the explosive core, the
1. A segmented flexible linear shaped charge comprising: a flexible explosive core extending axially along a longitudinal axis; anda plurality of axially spaced housing segments operably coupled to a target, each of the housing segments having a rigidity greater than that of the explosive core, the explosive core extending within the plurality of housing segments, and each of the housing segments including an upper wall, a lower wall, and opposing side walls connected to the upper wall and the lower wall, the lower wall including a first angled portion and a second angled portion coupled at an apex and defining a stand-off cavity, wherein upon detonation of the explosive core, the lower wall of the plurality of housing segments and the explosive core are configured to be focused into the target. 2. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein the core is comprised of an elastomeric explosive. 3. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein the core includes an explosive material, the explosive material including an explosive filler and a binder comprising a polymer, the explosive filler being coupled with the binder. 4. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein the housing segments are comprised of at least one of a polymer and a ceramic. 5. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein the housing segments are comprised of metal. 6. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein the housing segments include at least one of a chevron cross-section and a circular cross-section. 7. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 6, wherein the upper wall includes first and second angled portions forming an upper chevron, and the lower wall includes first and second angled portions forming a lower chevron. 8. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 7, wherein the side walls include a thickness of at least 0.0625 inches, the upper wall includes a thickness of at least 0.0625 inches, the lower wall includes a thickness of at least 0.0625 inches, the upper chevron includes an angle of at least 70° between the angled portions of the upper wall, and the lower chevron includes an angle of at least 70° between the angled portions of the lower wall. 9. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, further comprising at least one clearance portion positioned between opposing ends of the side walls of adjacent housing segments and being angled inwardly from the opposing ends of the side walls, the clearance portions being configured to provide increased flexibility between adjacent housing segments. 10. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein the core includes an explosive load of between 2,000 and 4,000 grains per foot. 11. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 1, wherein each of the housing segments are coupled to the core by at least one of a mechanical coupler and an adhesive. 12. A segmented flexible linear shaped charge comprising: a flexible explosive core extending axially along a longitudinal axis;a plurality of axially spaced, rigid housing segments, the core extending within the plurality of housing segments;a coupler securing the housing segments to a target; anda plurality of intermediate portions extending between opposing ends of adjacent housing segments, wherein the segmented flexible linear shaped charge includes at least three degrees of freedom, including rotation about the longitudinal axis of the core, rotation about a first transverse axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and rotation about a second transverse axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the first transverse axis. 13. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein the core is comprised of an elastomeric explosive. 14. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein the core includes an explosive material, the explosive material including an explosive filler and a substrate comprising a polymer, the explosive filler being coupled with the substrate. 15. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein the housing segments are comprised of at least one of a polymer and a ceramic. 16. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein the housing segments are comprised of metal. 17. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein the housing segments include at least one of a chevron cross-section and a circular cross-section. 18. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein each of the housing segments includes an upper wall, a lower wall defining a stand-off cavity, and opposing side walls coupled to the upper wall and the lower wall. 19. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 18, wherein the upper wall includes first and second angled portions forming an upper chevron, and the lower wall includes first and second angled portions forming a lower chevron. 20. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 19, wherein the side walls include a thickness of at least 0.0625 inches, the upper wall includes a thickness of at least 0.0625 inches, the lower wall includes a thickness of at least 0.0625 inches, the upper chevron includes an angle of at least 70° between the angled portions of the upper wall, and the lower chevron includes an angle of at least 70° between the angled portions of the lower wall. 21. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, further comprising at least one clearance portion positioned between opposing ends of the side walls of adjacent housing segments and being angled inwardly from the opposing ends of the side walls, the clearance portions being configured to provide increased flexibility between adjacent housing segments. 22. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein the core includes an explosive load of between 2,000 and 4,000 grains per foot. 23. The segmented flexible linear shaped charge of claim 12, wherein each of the housing segments are coupled to the core by at least one of a mechanical coupler and an adhesive.
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