A fuse-less ignition system for fireworks. An ignitor module is provided that is insertable into a firework and includes: a first end having an interface adapted to reside on an exterior surface of the firework for receiving a plug; a set of electrical contacts adapted to receive electricity from the plug; a heat element coupled to the electrical contacts and adapted to heat in response to received electricity; and a cavity adjacent to the heat element containing a pyrotechnic material, the pyrotechnic material adapted to ignite in response to a heating of the heat element.
F42B 4/02 - Fireworks, i.e. pyrotechnic devices for amusement, display, illumination, or signal purposes in cartridge form, i.e. shell, propellant, and primer
A fuse-less ignition system for fireworks. An ignitor module is provided that is insertable into a firework and includes: a first end having an interface adapted to reside on an exterior surface of the firework for receiving a plug; a set of electrical contacts adapted to receive electricity from the plug; a heat element coupled to the electrical contacts and adapted to heat in response to received electricity; and a cavity adjacent to the heat element containing a pyrotechnic material, the pyrotechnic material adapted to ignite in response to a heating of the heat element.
F42C 15/42 - Arming-means in fuzesSafety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically from a remote location, e.g. for controlled mines or mine fields
F42B 4/02 - Fireworks, i.e. pyrotechnic devices for amusement, display, illumination, or signal purposes in cartridge form, i.e. shell, propellant, and primer
F42B 4/24 - Fireworks, i.e. pyrotechnic devices for amusement, display, illumination, or signal purposes characterised by having plural successively-ignited charges
H01T 2/00 - Spark gaps comprising auxiliary triggering means
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