Triangular MICLIC Charge Layout for Downward Blast Transfer

The patent applies asymmetry by changing the explosive block shape from a symmetric square prism to an asymmetric triangular prism. This geometric modification ensures that when the block is positioned with one triangular face down on the ground, the detonation shock wave is directed primarily downward into the ground where buried mines are located, rather than upward into the air. The asymmetric shape creates an optimal angle of shock wave propagation that maximizes energy transfer to the ground while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through extrusion processes.

The patent applies curvature by modifying the rectangular faces of the triangular prism to be curved inward rather than flat. This curvature increases the surface area of the explosive block that contacts the ground when positioned with a triangular face down. The curved surfaces provide a larger contact area for energy transfer from the detonation shock wave to the ground, improving the effectiveness of mine clearance while still allowing for simple extrusion manufacturing.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the explosive charge into multiple triangular prism segments that can be manufactured separately and then assembled along the detonating cord. Each segment can be produced using standard extrusion processes, and the segments are connected through the detonating cord that passes through apertures in each block. This segmentation approach maintains the geometric benefits of triangular prisms for optimized explosive material distribution while keeping the manufacturing process manageable through modular assembly rather than requiring complex monolithic construction.