Notes on Torpedo Fuzes (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

George Albert Converse

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330628810 ISBN 13 : 9781330628812

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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The cap is attached by means of a wire to the triggers. When the torpedo is struck by a passing vessel, the cap Kis knocked off, and in falling pulls out the trigger. The hammer being released, is forced up by the spring and strikes the end of the firing rod, thus exploding the cap. The entire lock should be covered to protect it from rust, and to prevent the accumulation of marine grass and shell-fish. A pplication, Apparatus of this form can only be used with buoyant torpedoes. It was used extensively by the Confederates, and with greater effect than any other variety of torpedo. It possesses the merit of simplicity, and would not be likely to get out of order. But it is best to avoid as far as possible the use of springis in torpedoes which are to remain in position any length of time. Clock-work System. Plate I, Fig. 4, shows the general features of this form of apparatus. It consists of a train of clock-work carrying on the axis to which the main-spring is attached a small wheel graduated as represented, and having a recess cut in its circumference. Fig. 5shows the details of the exploding mechanism, Nis a cylinder containing the hammer Band the spring C; Dis the cone-seat, and Ethe cone of a musket, on which is placed the percussion cap F. Gis a lever, the toe of which catches under the collar Hon the hammer; I is a small stud in the lever which rests on the circumference of the wheel K, and thus keeps the hammer up. As the wheel Krevolves, the recess Lis brought under the stud I, which drops into it; thus allowing the arm of the lever Gto descend, and releasing the hammer which is forced down on the cap by the spring G. The wheel Kcan be set at will like an alarm clock, thus securing the action of the hammer at any desired time. A pplication. This form of fuze, which is in reality a time-fuze, is used in torpedoes which are intended to be exploded aft
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330628810
• ISBN 13: 9781330628812
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 46
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