Modular initiator with integrated optical diagnostic
US7942097B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B3/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A slapper detonator which integrally incorporates an optical wavequide structure for determining whether there has been degradation of the explosive in the explosive device that is to be initiated by the detonator. Embodiments of this invention take advantage of the barrel-like character of a typical slapper detonator design. The barrel assembly, being in direct contact with the energetic material, incorporates an optical diagnostic device into the barrel assembly whereby one can monitor the state of the explosive material. Such monitoring can be beneficial because the chemical degradation of the explosive plays an important in achieving proper functioning of a detonator/initiator device.
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