Summary

The present invention relates to a process for providing a predetermined pyrotechnic energy output, comprising a pyrotechnic material that pyrotechnically converts at a material-specific conversion temperature, and communicating heat to the pyrotechnic material to convert the pyrotechnic material at an ambient temperature of the pyrotechnic material that is less than the conversion temperature.

A short-circuit shutdown switch is disclosed having a load current path and a cutting plunger. The load current path has a separating member with a first predetermined cutting zone, a second predetermined cutting zone, and a central section positioned between the first predetermined cutting zone and the second predetermined cutting zone. The cutting plunger is positioned to cut the first predetermined cutting zone and the second predetermined cutting zone.

An inflator-based system provides for the actuation of valves and other devices using automotive air bag inflators, for example. One or more inflators can be connected to a valve body with an adapter such that upon inflator activation, inflator gases can act on a piston or similar device to achieve desired movement or operation of the valve or device. An inflator-based actuator can provide for a single action or multiple actions of a valve or other device. Such a system can provide safer and more reliable alternatives to electro-explosive ordnance devices found in pyrovalves, for example. Other uses for an inflator-based actuation system can include a lanyard pull initiator, a dual cartridge cutter, a bolt cutter, a hot gas generator (HGG) body, and a HGG pressure cartridge, to name a few examples.

[Problem] Provided is a method for manufacturing an assembly including an igniter, a projectile, and a cylinder that is easy to assemble. [Solution] A method for manufacturing an assembly included in an electric circuit breaker device, the assembly including an igniter, a projectile, and a cylinder, is a method for disposing a projectile and an igniter in a cylinder of an electric circuit breaker device, the method including: a first step of preparing a cylinder having a first opening, a plurality of through holes formed at intervals in a circumferential direction in a peripheral wall portion on a first opening side, and a second opening, and disposing a projectile in the cylinder; a second step of disposing an igniter main body portion in the cylinder and then disposing the cylinder in a mold; a third step of injection-molding a resin from the first opening side of the cylinder to form a resin portion; a fourth step of removing the cylinder including the projectile and the igniter from the mold; and a fifth step of crimping a peripheral wall portion on the first opening side of the cylinder to fix the resin portion of the igniter.

[Problem]

Provided is a method for manufacturing an assembly including an igniter, a projectile, and a cylinder that is easy to assemble.

[Solution]

A method for manufacturing an assembly included in an electric circuit breaker device, the assembly including an igniter, a projectile, and a cylinder, is a method for disposing a projectile and an igniter in a cylinder of an electric circuit breaker device, the method including: a first step of preparing a cylinder having a first opening, a plurality of through holes formed at intervals in a circumferential direction in a peripheral wall portion on a first opening side, and a second opening, and disposing a projectile in the cylinder; a second step of disposing an igniter main body portion in the cylinder and then disposing the cylinder in a mold; a third step of injection-molding a resin from the first opening side of the cylinder to form a resin portion; a fourth step of removing the cylinder including the projectile and the igniter from the mold; and a fifth step of crimping a peripheral wall portion on the first opening side of the cylinder to fix the resin portion of the igniter.

A detangling device for severing a mooring line is disclosed. The device includes a line cutting assembly, which includes an ignition device, a propellant chamber, a moveable shuttle-knife assembly and a knife. The device further includes a pressure sensor, and a control system configured to monitor the pressure sensor and actuate the line cutting assembly when the monitored pressure sensor indicates a threshold depth is exceeded. The device can be a one-use device, wherein the knife breaks through a water-sealed housing to sever a mooring line when actuated.

An electric line cutter device for high voltage busbars has a two-part housing, a piston, an igniter and a busbar. The upper housing includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The lower housing also includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The piston is contained inside one of either the upper housing chamber or the lower housing chamber. Upon igniting the igniter, the piston breaks a portion of the busbar moving the piston and the portion of the busbar into the opposite chamber thereby stopping the electric current flow. The piston is at least partially formed as an insulator to prevent electric discharge. The piston design together with chamber design includes integrated “squeeze areas” and “blow channels” for the appearing arc. A channel system outside or from inside the piston allow the pyro gases to push the arc plasma into a filter system to cool down the gases.

A pyrotechnic circuit breaker includes a body, a piston slidably mounted in the body along a first direction, the piston having a first protrusion including a cutting edge, a pyrotechnic igniter, and a bus bar. The piston is adapted to move from a raised position to a lowered position to cut the bus bar into two distinct portions upon activation of the pyrotechnic igniter. The piston further includes a second protrusion extending from the lower face over a greater distance than the first protrusion. The bus bar includes an aperture aligned along the first direction with the second protrusion, the second protrusion and the aperture being adapted to cooperate such that the second protrusion is engaged in the aperture when the piston moves from the first position to the second position.

An electric line cutter device for high voltage busbars has a two-part housing, a piston, an igniter and a busbar. The upper housing includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The lower housing also includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The piston is contained inside one of either the upper housing chamber or the lower housing chamber. Upon igniting the igniter, the piston breaks a portion of the busbar moving the piston and the portion of the busbar into the opposite chamber thereby stopping the electric current flow. The piston is at least partially formed as an insulator to prevent electric discharge. The piston design together with chamber design includes integrated squeeze areas and blow channels for the appearing arc. A channel system outside or from inside the piston allow the pyro gases to push the arc plasma into a filter system to cool down the gases.

An inflator-based system provides for the actuation of valves and other devices using automotive air bag inflators, for example. One or more inflators can be connected to a valve body with an adapter such that upon inflator activation, inflator gases can act on a piston or similar device to achieve desired movement or operation of the valve or device. An inflator-based actuator can provide for a single action or multiple actions of a valve or other device. Such a system can provide safer and more reliable alternatives to electro-explosive ordnance devices found in pyrovalves, for example. Other uses for an inflator-based actuation system can include a lanyard pull initiator, a dual cartridge cutter, a bolt cutter, a hot gas generator (HGG) body, and a HGG pressure cartridge, to name a few examples.