Detonation control system
US8369062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D1/055
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to certain embodiments, a detonation control system includes a controller circuit coupled to a manual switch and a detonation device. The detonation device is configured to activate an explosive. The controller circuit includes a memory operable to store one of a multiple time-to-fire settings representing a time delay from arming the detonation device to activation of the detonation device. The controller circuit is operable to store a first time-to-fire setting in the memory, store another of the multiple time-to-fire settings in the memory upon actuation of the manual switch, and repeat the step of storing another of the multiple time-to-fire settings in the memory for each actuation of the manual switch.
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