Automated apparatus for storing, transporting, dispensing, and assembling wireless initiation devices configurable for initiating explosive material compositions
US12181261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D1/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a magazine apparatus including a first magazine and a second magazine. The first magazine is configured for holding, carrying and dispensing first initiation device components. The second magazine is configured for holding, carrying and dispensing second initiation device components. The first magazine and the second magazine are configured to dispense the first initiation device components and the second initiation device components in a corresponding manner such that a dispensed one of the first initiation device components and a correspondingly dispensed one of the second initiation device components can be assembled together to form a structurally complete, unified initiation device for loading into a borehole.
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