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Encapsulated shaped charge

US12320238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH · DE

Inventors

Stefan Purcelean · Troisdorf, DE
Joern Olaf Loehken · Troisdorf, DE
Benjamin Donauer · Lohmar, DE
Joerg Mueller · Bonn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 21, 2021
Grant date	Jun 3, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 21, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42B1/02
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Various exemplary embodiments of an encapsulated shaped charge (100) may include a charge case (110), a charge lid (120) covering an open end of the charge case, and an external clip assembly connected to each of the charge case and the charge lid. The charge case may house explosive material (111) and a shaped charge liner (112). The external clip assembly may include one or more clips (140) respectively connected to each of a retainer ring (130) positioned on the charge lid, and the charge case. The retainer ring may be formed from a material that will melt or burn when exposed to fire. According to the exemplary embodiments, melting or burning the retainer ring can release the one or more clips from the retainer ring and/or charge lid.

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