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Detonator support device for charging a blasthole, blasting system, method of preparing a detonator support device, explosive material charging vehicle and data medium

US12416480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2021
Grant dateSep 16, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C37/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention regards a detonator support device (1) configured for internally supporting an elongated detonator unit (3), the detonator support device (1) exhibits an upper end (5) and a lower end (7) and comprises a first elongated sidewall (9) hingedly coupled to a second elongated sidewall (11) via a hinge member (13), a latching member (15) of the detonator support device (1) is wall (11) in a closed state. A first cord clamping surface (17) of the first elongated sidewall (9) is configured to come in position opposite a second cord clamping surface (19) of the second elongated sidewall (11) in said closed state for engagement with at least one cord member (21). The present invention further regards a method of preparing a detonator support device and a blasting system (100).

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