Adaptor for securing a blasting cap initiator

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2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

Holders for fuse or fuse cord to blasting cartridge,...

C102S275700, C102S275200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06868789

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a two-part adapter for more securely holding a blasting cap initiator in place in a demolition or munitions device. This adaptor is an insert component, generally cylindrical in shape and having an inner diameter capable of surrounding a blasting cap initiator, and a locking component. The insert component has a first threaded portion to mate with threaded cap wells of demolition and munitions devices, and a second portion with a plurality of flexible prongs arranged circumferentially around its inner diameter. The locking component is also generally cylindrical in shape and has a threaded inner surface to engage the insert component. The locking component also has a portion of decreasing inner diameter to approximately the inner radius of the insert component, and an outer surface with means to permit application of a turning torque. The device can be employed by screwing the insert portion into the threaded cap well of a demolition or munitions device, inserting a blasting cap initiator to a desired depth into the demolitions or munitions device. The locking component can then be placed over the blasting cap until the threaded portion of the locking component engages the insert component, and tightened until the locking component compresses the flexible prongs of the insert component, locking the blasting cap in place.

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