clareowens
New Member
I have read a few articles regarding the Y fuze. They all note that a dry battery was used and that there were three mercury switches in an X-Y-Z 90 degree arrangement so that any movement would detonate the bomb. They also mention the use of extreme cold to disable the battery so that the fuze would be rendered safe - at least until it warmed up again.
I have imagined the following:
1. There was an impact activated permanent switch that would activate the battery circuit.
2. There would still have to be some sort of R-C delay built into the firing circuit, since the bomb could move for at least a few seconds after the initial impact. This also would be necessary because in every situation at least one of the mercury switches would be closed and the resistance of the R-C delay would prevent the closed switch(es) from quickly draining the battery or immediately detonating the bomb.
3. With those conditions, how would freezing the battery do any good? I must be missing something. Of course, a wiring diagram would explain everything.
Also, what was the battery voltage?
Thanks,
Clare
I have imagined the following:
1. There was an impact activated permanent switch that would activate the battery circuit.
2. There would still have to be some sort of R-C delay built into the firing circuit, since the bomb could move for at least a few seconds after the initial impact. This also would be necessary because in every situation at least one of the mercury switches would be closed and the resistance of the R-C delay would prevent the closed switch(es) from quickly draining the battery or immediately detonating the bomb.
3. With those conditions, how would freezing the battery do any good? I must be missing something. Of course, a wiring diagram would explain everything.
Also, what was the battery voltage?
Thanks,
Clare