Systems and method for igniting explosives
US8578831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are presented herein that provide for ignition of explosive devices through electric discharge. In one embodiment, an electrostatic discharge is directionally propagated through air to conduct electric current to the explosive device. The electric current may ignite the explosive device via heat, via triggering of ignition circuitry, via induced electric current conduction to the explosive material therein and/or via direct electric conduction to the explosive material therein. Alternatively or additionally, a system is configured with a vehicle to distally position the propagated energy to the explosive device such that damage caused by the explosive device is reduced.
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