System and method for harnessing pressure produced by a detonation

摘要

A detonation wave pressure harnessing system includes a detonator tube that generates a detonation wave. The detonation wave produces a pressure in a coupling chamber that is substantially sealed when the detonation wave is generated. An interface between the coupling chamber and a target converts the pressure into a force that is applied to the target. The system includes an inflow valve assembly and an outflow valve assembly and a control system that controls the outflow valve assembly.

主权项

1. A detonation wave pressure harnessing system, comprising:
a detonation tube configured to generate a detonation wave; a coupling chamber, said coupling chamber being substantially sealed when said detonation wave is generated thereby containing a pressure produced by said detonation wave; an interface between said coupling chamber and a target, said interface converting said pressure into a force that is applied to said target; an inflow valve assembly; an outflow valve assembly configured to release said pressure over a period of time; and a control system configured to control said period of time of said release of said pressure by said outflow valve assembly.