Initiator activated by a stimulus
US7624681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D1/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A detonator assembly for initiating an explosive comprises a power source, an initiator, and a switch coupled between the power source and initiator. The switch has a trigger input responsive to a stimulus to activate the switch, where activation of the switch causes electrical energy to be provided to the initiator. The stimulus comprises at least one of a clock-based stimulus, a pressure stimulus, a light stimulus, an acoustic stimulus, and a vibration stimulus.
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