摘要 |
<p>The invention provides an apparatus and method for initiating an explosive which has been loaded into a hole or series of holes. The apparatus includes a holder for a detonator, alignment means for bringing the holder and detonator into register with the hole, and urging means for urging the detonator from the holder into the hole. The method involves, correspondingly, inserting a detonator into a hole by bringing the detonator in a holder into register with the hole, urging the detonator into the hole and initiating the detonator.</p> |