Foam explosive containers

摘要

A lightweight explosive containment device that is used to transport blasting caps, explosive precursors, or homemade explosives. Open cellular foam material within the container diffuses explosive gases and absorbs kinetic energy. An internal clapper tube distributes forces to the ligaments of the cellular foam material and an external support tube contains the explosive fragmentation and blast overpressure. A system of containers with storage capabilities that enable the transportation of a number of lightweight explosive containment devices is presented. An alternate configuration of the present invention utilizes the open cellular foam material to create a directional disruption device. Such a tool prevents explosive gases and fragmentation from causing unnecessary collateral damage to the surroundings or supporting robot.

主权项

1. An explosive container, comprising:
a housing having an interior chamber; at least one securing mechanism configured to seal the interior chamber of the housing, wherein the securing mechanism includes a cut-out portion so as to create a vented pressure vessel configured to support an initiation system; a high strength absorber placed within the interior chamber of the housing and configured to absorb fragmentation, diffuse gases, absorb energy, and support at least one blasting cap or explosive; a disruptor housing accommodating the explosive container; and a clapper member having a hollow portion disposed within the interior chamber of the housing, the hollow portion forming an inner chamber configured to receive the at least one blasting cap or explosive, wherein the clapper member is surrounded by the high strength absorber and is configured to mechanically transfer fragmentation, gases and energy generated from the inner chamber during an explosion of the blasting cap or explosive to the high strength absorber and wherein the weight of the explosive container is less than 2300 g.