Global Patent Index - EP 0831291 B1

EP 0831291 B1 20000802 - Hand grenade with predetermined splinters

Title (en)

Hand grenade with predetermined splinters

Title (de)

Handgranate mit vorgefertigten Splittern

Title (fr)

Grenade à main à éclats prédéterminés

Publication

EP 0831291 B1 20000802 (DE)

Application

EP 97115144 A 19970902

Priority

DE 19638293 A 19960919

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0831291A1] Th hand grenade (1) has prefabricated shrapnel particles (3) embedded in plastic. The casing (2) is plastic surrounding the shrapnel, and also projecting back into the explosive charge (4). All this casing is one-piece; the internally-projection section accepting the detonator. Aluminium powder is included in the explosive charge (4) which is contained in a jacket (5) of highly ductile material, e.g. aluminium, copper or iron. The shrapnel comprises steel or heavy metal balls. The casing incorporates a welded assembly.

IPC 1-7

F42B 12/32

IPC 8 full level

F42B 12/32 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F42B 12/32 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE DK GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0831291 A1 19980325; EP 0831291 B1 20000802; DE 19638293 A1 19980326; DE 59702103 D1 20000907; DK 0831291 T3 20001030

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 97115144 A 19970902; DE 19638293 A 19960919; DE 59702103 T 19970902; DK 97115144 T 19970902