Exploding foil initiator actuated cartridge
US8037824B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B3/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a cartridge includes a main explosive and an exploding foil initiator housed in a case. The exploding foil initiator includes metallic strips that are operable to initiate explosion of the main explosive in response to an electrical signal.
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