Dual-Mode Electric Detonator for Wireless and Wired Blasting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing blasting systems face difficulties in using electric detonators for both wireless and wired communication networks, leading to operational challenges and increased costs due to the inability to switch between communication methods.
Innovation Solution
A blasting system incorporating a first detonator for wireless communication and a second detonator for wired communication, both connected to a user terminal that can synchronize and transmit commands via either network, allowing for flexible communication methods and integrated modules for setting ignition times and positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a wireless communication detonator is used, then operations can be performed without wired connections, but it cannot be used in a wired blasting system
Solution Approach 1:
The detonator is designed with dual communication capabilities, integrating both wireless communication module and wired communication interface into a single device. This allows the same detonator to function in both wireless and wired blasting systems, eliminating the need for separate detonator types and improving system versatility while maintaining ease of operation.
2Reliability
If a wired communication detonator is used, then reliable wired connections are established, but it cannot be used in a wireless blasting system
Solution Approach 1:
The detonator incorporates both wired communication interface and wireless communication module, enabling the same device to provide reliable wired connections when needed while also supporting wireless blasting systems. This multi-functional design resolves the limitation of wired detonators being incompatible with wireless systems.
3Reliability
If separate wireless and wired detonators are used, then each system can operate optimally, but operational complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines wireless communication module and wired communication interface into a single detonator device. This merging eliminates the need to maintain separate inventories of wireless and wired detonators, reduces operational complexity, and lowers costs while preserving the optimal performance characteristics of both communication methods.
Solution Approach 2:
By designing a universal detonator that can operate in both wireless and wired modes, the system eliminates the complexity of managing multiple detonator types. The unified design simplifies training, operation, and maintenance while maintaining the reliability and performance benefits of both communication approaches.
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AI summary
Provided is a blasting system including a first detonator and a second detonator and a user terminal. The user terminal performs wireless communications with the first detonator and wired communications with the second detonator. Each of the first detonator and the second detonator includes an electric detonator storing detonator information, in which the electric detonator ignites an explosive in response to a blasting command, a connector connecting the electric detonator to the user terminal via a wireless or wired communication means, and a wiring portion connecting the electric detonator and the connector.