Accessory and method for destroying a mine
US6532875B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B33/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-destruct accessory fits on a mine whose case has a cap that can be depressed to detonate the mine. The accessory has a cover that is sized to fit on the cap. The cover has a plurality of lines for securing the cover to the mine. An explosive charge is mounted upon the cover and a detonator is located adjacent to the explosive charge. A remotely controllable device coupled to the detonator can receive a detonation signal from a remote location to detonate the explosive charge and explosively depress the cap in order to detonate and destroy the mine.
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