Global Patent Index - EP 0241151 B1

EP 0241151 B1 19901107 - BLASTING APPARATUS

Title (en)

BLASTING APPARATUS

Publication

EP 0241151 B1 19901107 (EN)

Application

EP 87302126 A 19870312

Priority

  • AU PH540586 A 19860410
  • AU 6965387 A 19870303

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0241151A1] A method of detonating explosive charges for the breaking of rock and ore comprises the use of two sets of components, one set within the explosive charge and the other set at the surface of the explosive. The set within the explosive comprises a detonator, a first delay element and a passive energy storage device such as a capacitor. The second set which is able to communicate with the first comprises a power source, a second delay element and a means for receiving signals from a remote command source. In a preferred embodiment, the first delay element has a fixed delay and the second delay element has a programmable delay. The method permits of versatility and precision in the use of explosves, using relatively inexpensive components.

IPC 1-7

F42D 1/04

IPC 8 full level

F42D 1/05 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F42D 1/05 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT DE ES FR SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0241151 A1 19871014; EP 0241151 B1 19901107; ES 2018823 B3 19910516

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 87302126 A 19870312; ES 87302126 T 19870312