Abstract
A modular rapid deployment explosive charge device, the device being configured for simple assembly and ease of access and placement at a target site, with the feature that detonation cords may be reversibly loaded, adjusted, removed or replaced to facilitate flexibility of operation and adjustments to intended characteristics and impact of blast event, facilitate flexibility of operation in placement and in timing of explosive blast event, and features of the device system and methods of fabrication and assembly thereof.
Claims
1. An explosive charge device, comprising a rigid explosive charge device housing, wherein a receptacle tube within the housing is sized and configured to allow a length of detonation cord or explosive charge to be reversibly placed therein.
2. The explosive charge device of claim 1, wherein there are dual, parallel receptable tubes.
3. The explosive charge device of claim 1, wherein the explosive charge device housing contains a volume of tamping material.
4. The explosive charge device of claim 3, wherein the tamping material is a hydrogel.
5. The explosive charge device of claim 1, wherein the explosive charge device housing contains a volume of push material.
6. The explosive charge device of claim 5, wherein the push material comprises rubber or plastic.
7. The explosive charge device of claim 5, wherein the explosive charge device housing further comprises a tamping material.
8. The explosive charge device of claim 7, wherein the tamping material is a hydrogel.
9. The explosive charge device of claim 1, wherein the device is sized and configured for hand-held operation.
10. The explosive charge device of claim 9, wherein the device is sized and configured for single hand-held operation.
11. A method of assembling an explosive charge device, comprising the steps of: forming a rigid explosive charge housing with a hollow cylindrical receptable therein; optionally adding a tamping material therein; optionally adding a push material adjacent thereto; inserting a detonation cord or explosive charge therein such that the insertion is reversible.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the explosive charge housing has dual parallel hollow cylindrical receptacles.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the explosive charge housing comprises fiberboard materials.
14. The method of claim 11, wherein the explosive charge housing has one hollow cylindrical receptacle.
15. The method of claim 11, wherein the tamping material is a hydrogel.
16. The method of claim 11, wherein the push material is rubber or plastic.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] In the accompanying drawings which form a part of the specification and are to be read in conjunction therewith, and in which like reference numerals are employed to indicate like parts in the various figures:
[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 3 is a cross-section view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 5 is a cross-section view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 9 is a cross-section view of a modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the present invention.
[0023] These components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. In the figures, identical reference numerals, letters or other identifying symbols may designate corresponding parts throughout the different views.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0024] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument of the invention features a housing of medium-density fiberboard encasing tamping material of inert, non-flammable hydrogel and the housing features a compartment for dual clear tubing for the loading (insertion) and unloading (removal) of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments. In a most preferred embodiment, single, dual or multiple clear tubing segments provide for quick reversible and repeatable insertion and removal of detonation cord segments such that a user may load, unload, and/or reload detonation cord segments immediately and readily at the site of explosive charge device use, as opposed to the required pre-loading and irreversible, fixed loading of detonation cord by conventional prior art methods.
[0025] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device instrument features dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments within medium-density fiberboard housing, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0026] FIG. 3 is a cross-section view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments within heatshrink polyolefin tubing encased within medium-density fiberboard housing, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0027] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features single or dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments, wherein one or more plastic tubing segments are fitted within a corresponding volume of hydrogel tamping material that is encased within medium-density fiberboard housing, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0028] FIG. 5 is a cross-section view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features single or dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments, wherein one or more plastic tubing segments are fitted within a corresponding volume of hydrogel tamping material sealed or stabilized with medium-density fiberboard within a heatshrink polyolefin tubing capsule, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0029] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features single or dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments, wherein one or more plastic tubing segments are fitted within or against a pushing medium, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0030] FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features single or dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments, wherein one or more plastic tubing segments are fitted within or against a pushing medium within a heatshrink polyolefin tubing capsule, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0031] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features single or dual clear plastic tubing that allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments, wherein one or more plastic tubing segments are fitted within a corresponding volume of hydrogel tamping material that is further fitted within or against a pushing medium, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0032] FIG. 9 is a cross-section view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As depicted, in a preferred embodiment, the modular rapid deployment explosive charge device features single or dual clear plastic tubing allows for the reversible and repeatable loading (insertion) and removal of variable-length and variable-grain detonation cord segments, wherein one or more plastic tubing segments are fitted within a corresponding volume of hydrogel tamping material that is further fitted within or against a pushing medium within a heatshrink polyolefin tubing capsule, further wherein a hydrogel adhesive strip is operably securable to the housing for placement and attachment upon a blast/push target.
[0033] While various embodiments of the invention have been described, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible that are within the scope of this invention. In addition, the various features, elements, and embodiments described herein may be claimed or combined in any combination or arrangement.
