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Blasting connector system and method of use

US5375524A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1993
Grant dateDec 27, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 16, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D1/045
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A Blasting Connector System (10) for use in a conventional blasting environment, wherein the system comprises a plurality of structurally similar and compatible components which include a Cap Connector (20), a Male Jumper (30), a Female Jumper (40), a Series Connecting Cable (50), a Parallel Connecting Cable (60), a Cap Connector Assembly (70) and a Test Connector (80) which are incorporated in various combinations and sequences to form a blasting circuit between the explosive charges (100) and a blasting machine (110).

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