Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus for detonating disrupting or revealing improvised explosive devices, anti-personnel mines, trip wires of the type consisting of an explosive charge detonated by application of detection of pressure on a pressure plate. A detonating cord (40) is deployed by firing a spigot mortar (10) a pre-determined distance before detonating a length of explosive with a non-electric detonator.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41H 11/14 - Explosive line charges, e.g. snakes
• F42D 1/04 - Arrangements for ignition
• C06C 5/06 - Fuse igniting meansFuse connectors
• B21C 47/18 - Unwinding or uncoiling from reels or drums
• B65H 57/18 - Guides for filamentary materialsSupports therefor mounted to facilitate unwinding of material from packages