STATUS REPORT - TASK 17 - PROJECT 179

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03642A001500030002-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 13, 2012
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: December 31, 1959
• Content Type: REPORT

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December 31, 1959
Subject:
We enclose the December 31 Status Report relative to the
subject project, which is indicative of the work performed
since the visit of your representative on November 12,
1959.
The present financial status of this project consists of a
balance of $2838. 93. This relates to the $5331. 68 provided
as additional funds in Supplement No. 1, subject contract,
dated October 6, 1959.
Further work on this project will be pursued in accordance
with the recommendations and instructions of your repre-
sentative.
Thank you.
Very truly your,
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Task 17 - Project 179
Status,R port
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STATUS REPORT
TASK 17 - PROJECT 179
DECEMBER 31, 1959
On November 12, 1959 your representative visited our laboratories
for the purpose of reviewing preceding developments and discussing further
work. The decisions reached consisted of further development on the
impact wrench, which was returned at this time, in an effort to reduce the
noise level. Additionally, a new wrench was proposed predicated on the
basis of a clock-type energy mechanism which would eliminate striking
parts. The absence of direct impact in a device of this nature should result
in far more quiet operation.
The above noted spring-wound prototype impact tool was developed
and found to be quite effective. However, the initial device was relatively
noisy and therefore insulation was interposed in the form of felt washers,
which provided a remarkably quiet operation and in no way impaired the
operation of the device. With this prototype to indicate that the premise
was sound, a formal model was produced.
During the course of producing previously noted formal prototype,
a modified development was made in the form of a spring-operated device
wound with a spur and pinion gear and released by folding the winding
crank into the case and pressing in the manner in which a camera shutter
is operated. This unit operated satisfactorily. However, it was apparent
that the gears would not withstand the high tooth loading imposed by
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virtue of the design parameter, and as such their life could be rather
limited. Therefore, it was decided that the original conception of the
spring operated tool would offer the best solution because of its simplicity,
providing a satisfactory method of winding and releasing the spring could
be devised. In the original device the winding was accomplished by a
separate tool which requires removal prior to operation.
Predicated on the developed knowledge, a final spring actuated
tool provided with external winding means has been completed and satis-
factorily tested.
Conjunctive with the above efforts all materials have been
assembled and a kit is being provided to include the ingredients necessary
for satisfactorily artificially aging brass surfaces.
Further work will be dependent upon the recommendations and
instructions of your representative and will be held in abeyance pending
advice from him.
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