Global Patent Index - EP 0458178 A2

EP 0458178 A2 19911127 - Autonomous acoustic detonation device.

Title (en)

Autonomous acoustic detonation device.

Title (de)

Autonaume akustische Detonationseinrichtung.

Title (fr)

Dispositif de détonation acoustique et autonome.

Publication

EP 0458178 A2 19911127 (EN)

Application

EP 91107842 A 19910515

Priority

US 52592990 A 19900521

Abstract (en)

An autonomous detonation device comprising an acoustic sensor, a logic circuit, and an output circuit. The invention is capable of discriminating the acoustic signal of an explosion of a primary charge such that it will detonate an explosive shortly thereafter. The invention further incorporates a delay system for safety purposes. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

F42C 13/06; F42D 1/05

IPC 8 full level

F42D 1/05 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F42D 1/05 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0458178 A2 19911127; EP 0458178 A3 19921021; CA 2041743 A1 19911122

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 91107842 A 19910515; CA 2041743 A 19910502