EXPLOSIVE SHOCK TUBE HAVING LATERAL INITIATION PROPERTIES

摘要

Abstract"Explosive Shock Tube Having Lateral Initiation Properties"A modified explosive shock tube is provided which has alateral energy output and hence may be used as a trunk linein a non-electric blasting network. The modified shock tubecomprises a hollow, flexible plastic tube having a layer ofenergy-producing material on its inner surface and alsohaving at intervals along its length, cuts or slits whichpenetrate the tube wall. The area of the slits has anovercovering of a waterproof material. When energized, thetube will burst at the area of the slits to release energyin a direction lateral to the tube axis.