Electronic safe/arm system and methods of use thereof
US8573124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D1/055
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ordnance firing system is disclosed that includes a reusable electronics module and an ordnance module, each enclosed in a separate, sealed housing. The electronics module housing encloses firing electronics for electrically triggering initiation of a detonator in the ordnance module. The electronics module detachably connects to the ordnance modules via a connector which extends away from the electronics module housing. The housing of the ordnance module is constructed to be blast-resistant to prevent detonation of the detonator from rendering the electronics module inoperable.
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