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Detonator and a charge adapted thereto

US4765246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1987
Grant dateAug 23, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D1/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A detonator for non-electric detonation systems for blasting charges intended to be initiated by a detonating fuse includes a passage provided in the body of the detonator for passing a detonating fuse through the passage. The detonator includes a conventional percussion cap which is immediately initiated by the detonating fuse for initiating the detonator. Also a booster charge intended for the detonator is provided with a reinforced central channel for the detonating fuse.

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