Remote Explosion Detonation System

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a remote explosive detonation system includes a transmitter and at least one receiver having a detonator. The transmitter transmits an electro-magnetic signal having a transmitter identification code that may be received by the receiver. The receiver initiates the detonator if the transmitter identification code matches an internal identification code stored in the receiver.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 002,476, entitled “REMOTE DETONATION SYSTEM,” which was filed on Nov. 9, 2007.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]This disclosure generally relates to explosives, and more particularly, to a remote explosive detonation system for explosives and a method of operating the same.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]Explosives used in military combat may be initiated by detonation devices. Due to the destructive nature of explosives, these detonation devices may incorporate various safety features to avoid premature detonation. For example, a shock tube is a type of detonation device that transmits a detonation signal to a remotely located explosive using a pressure signal. The shock tube may be made of non-conductive materials, which are not generally susceptible to premature detonation caused by stray electro-magnetic radiation.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE[0004]According to one em...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]Some embodiments of the disclosure may provide numerous technical advantages. For example, one embodiment of the remote explosive detonation system may provide a relatively reliable approach for remotely detonating explosives that reduces detection of the source of the detonation. Known detonation systems use elongated shock tubes that convey a detonation signal using an impulse blast of pressurized air. These shock tubes, however, often leave a residual trail indicating the source of the explosive blast, which may compromise the security of personnel using the explosives. The remote explosive detonation system of the present disclosure uses a wireless signal that may be substantially difficult to trace following detonation, thus alleviating security issues associated with enemy response following use of remotely configured explosives. The remote explosive detonation system may be relatively quicker to implement than known detonation systems that require spooling shock tube from the explosive to its initiation point. Additionally, the location of the initiation point may be concealed more effectively then known explosive detonation systems using shock tubes that may leave a residual trail of shock tube material following detonation of the explosive

Problems solved by technology

These shock tubes, however, often leave a residual trail indicating the source of the explosive blast, which may compromise the security of personnel using the explosives.

The remote explosive detonation system of the present disclosure uses a wireless signal that may be substantially difficult to trace following detonation, thus alleviating security issues associated with enemy response following use of remotely configured explosives.

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