Starter detonator
The wireless starter detonator assembly addresses the challenges of wired infrastructure in blasting systems by using a through-the-earth wireless receiver to initiate pyrotechnic detonators, enhancing safety and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DETNET SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing starter detonators in blasting systems require reliable infrastructure with harness wires and communication networks, which are prone to issues like wire cut-off and electrical leakage, especially in high-risk areas, and replacing pyrotechnic delay detonators with electronic detonators is costly.
A wireless starter detonator assembly with a through-the-earth wireless receiver and electronic detonator, connected via a flexible conductor, initiates pyrotechnic detonators using a wireless fire signal, eliminating the need for physical connections and allowing remote firing from a safe distance.
Enhances safety and reduces infrastructure costs by enabling remote initiation of detonators without physical connections, allowing reuse of the receiver and reducing risks associated with wired installations.
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