摘要 |
Capacitor discharge blasting machines for initiating electro-explosive devices, e.g., electric blasting caps which comprises in combination, means for supplying direct current at a controlled rate and at potentials above 1,500 volts, a nonelectrolytic capacitor capable of accumulating charges at potentials in excess of 1,500 volts and capable of withstanding repeated charge-discharge cycles, means for indicating that such capacitors are being charged, electronic firing switch and interlock means positioned between and communicating with said capacitor, and electronic firing switch means for delivering current from said capacitor to current output terminals and thence to an electric blasting cap firing circuit, and means for bleeding off unwanted or residual charges from the power supply and current-discharging means.
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