High-pressure explosive retention device
US7197985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/1185
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for reliably activating explosives includes providing one or more housing sections that define a sealed space. A first explosive element is provided in the sealed space, and a second explosive element has a first portion inside the sealed space, and a second portion outside the sealed space exposed to outside pressure. A gripping mechanism grips a surface of the second explosive element to maintain a position of the second explosive element that is exposed to the outside pressure in an axial direction of the second explosive element.
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