Non-Pyrotechnic Explosive Device Simulator

Abstract

An explosive device simulator system has a housing in the shape of an explosive device. The simulator includes a sound producing system inside the housing. A light producing system inside the housing receives an actuation signal from a trigger system. The trigger system may include a microcontroller, which can be used to include a delay between a trigger event and the actuation signal. The simulator may include a smoke producing system that includes a powder that is dispersed by a gas generator. The powder exits the housing through a number of vents. A cordite odor substance may be included in the powder to provide a realistic smell of an exploded device. A light producing system provides the flash of a real explosive device and is connected to the microcontroller.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention claims priority on provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 204,060, filed on Dec. 31, 2008, entitled “Nitrogen Inert Gas Encapsulated Loadable Inflator Gas Generator Powered Battlefield Simulators” and Ser. No. 61 / 237,730, filed on Aug. 28, 2009, entitled “Non-Pyrotechnic Training Hand Grenade” are hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Explosion simulators have been used in numerous military and commercial applications, such as military training, intrusion alarms, diversion devices (stun grenades), bird repelling noisemakers and stage effects. The military has employed explosion simulators during tactical engagement training to simulate explosions. For such military applicatio...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The non-pyrotechnic device is reusable, therefore reducing the cost of using the simulator. A cordite smelling substance is added to the powder and provides a realistic smell of an explosive device. A realistic sound is provided by an audio chamber or structure.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, none of the present explosion simulators are useful in simulating improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that are a preferred method of attacking our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In addition, none of the present explosive simulators provide a realistic smelling device, unless they use pyrotechnic devices that are dangerous.

Similarly, realistic sounding explosive simulators have only been possible when pyrotechnic devices are used.

Many of the explosion simulators being used by the military and civilian market are not reusable and are therefore expensive.

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