Stand-off charge system including an attachment bracket and related methods
US9857157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D3/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary apparatus, systems, and methods to provide an ability to quickly and securely hand emplace stand-off demolition charges to various surfaces or structures including surfaces including any flat surface. An aspect of the embodiment of the invention is a lightweight attachment bracket that will hold charges at distances up to (e.g., ten inches) away from a vertical target. The bracket is collapsible, therefore provides a user adjustable stand-off, which is necessary for some applications. Attachment to ferrous material can be instant through a set of rare earth metals imbedded in the base of the bracket. A skirt of high strength textile material provides attachment to other surfaces via integrated hooks and rings. Alternative embodiments of the invention could include an electromagnetic system provided to couple the bracket with a battery in order to provide a limited amount of power to operate the system.
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