Discarded propelling cage sabot

Abstract

A discarded propelling cage sabot for a sub-caliber projectile is provided. The sabot includes a plurality of propelling cage sabot sections arranged side-by-side in a circumferential direction and separated by separating joints, each of the propelling cage sabot sections having a pressure flange having a groove-shaped recess, and a frustum-shaped propelling cage sabot region which is positioned rearward in the direction of flight relative to the pressure flange. The sabot also includes a plurality of sealing band segments that are arranged side-by-side in the circumferential direction and are separated by separating joints, each of the sealing band segments corresponding to one of the propelling cage sabot sections.

1 . A discarded propelling cage sabot for a sub-caliber projectile, comprising: 
 a plurality of propelling cage sabot sections arranged side-by-side in a circumferential direction and separated by separating joints, each of the propelling cage sabot sections having 
 a pressure flange having a groove-shaped recess, and  
 a frustum-shaped propelling cage sabot region which is positioned rearward in the direction of flight relative to the pressure flange;  
   a plurality of sealing band segments that are arranged side-by-side in the circumferential direction and are separated by separating joints, each of the sealing band segments corresponding to one of the propelling cage sabot sections and being connected form-locking and/or force-locking to that propelling cage sabot section,    the plurality of sealing band segments forming a sealing band of plastic material attached to the outer circumference of the pressure flange, the sealing band being a ring element with a detent, which projects inwardly in a radial direction of the sabot and engages the groove-shaped recess of the pressure flange, and a frustum-shaped inside surface by which the sealing band supports itself on the frustum-shaped propelling cage sabot region; and    a vulcanizing layer provided at a tail region of the sealing band that holds together the sealing band segments.    
   
   
       2 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 1 , wherein the tail region of the sealing band is provided with a recess that is open on the tail end, such that a first sealing lip, which fits flush against the propelling cage sabot, and a second, outward pointing sealing lip are formed.  
   
   
       3 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 2 , wherein a bending groove is arranged on the outside of the second sealing lip.  
   
   
       4 . The sabot according to  claim 3 , wherein the bending groove is located at a position along an axial direction of the sabot that is the same as a position along the axial direction at which a forward most portion of the recess in the tail region of the sealing band is located.  
   
   
       5 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 1 , wherein each sealing band segment is connected by one of gluing or welding it the corresponding propelling cage sabot section.  
   
   
       6 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 2 , wherein each sealing band segment is connected by one of gluing or welding it the corresponding propelling cage sabot section.  
   
   
       7 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 3 , wherein each sealing band segment is connected by one of gluing or welding it the corresponding propelling cage sabot section.  
   
   
       8 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 1 , wherein the detent on each sealing band segment and the groove-shaped recess of the corresponding propelling cage sabot section form a dovetailed, form-locking connection.  
   
   
       9 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 2 , wherein the detent on each sealing band segment and the groove-shaped recess of the corresponding propelling cage sabot section form a dovetailed, form-locking connection.  
   
   
       10 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 3 , wherein the detent on each sealing band segment and the groove-shaped recess of the corresponding propelling cage sabot section form a dovetailed, form-locking connection.  
   
   
       11 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 1 , wherein the detent on each sealing band segment and the groove-shaped recess of the corresponding propelling cage sabot section form a force-locking connection in the manner of a press fit.  
   
   
       12 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 2 , wherein the detent on each sealing band segment and the groove-shaped recess of the corresponding propelling cage sabot section form a force-locking connection in the manner of a press fit.  
   
   
       13 . The discarded propelling cage sabot according to  claim 3 , wherein the detent on each sealing band segment and the groove-shaped recess of the corresponding propelling cage sabot section form a force-locking connection in the manner of a press fit.