Dynaenergetics Europe Gmbh

Benjamin Donauer

Joern Olaf Loehken

Joerg Mueller

Stefan Purcelean

Various exemplary embodiments of an encapsulated shaped charge () may include a charge case (), a charge lid () covering an open end of the charge case, and an external clip assembly connected to each of the charge case and the charge lid. The charge case may house explosive material () and a shaped charge liner (). The external clip assembly may include one or more clips () respectively connected to each of a retainer ring () positioned on the charge lid, and the charge case. The retainer ring may be formed from a material that will melt or burn when exposed to fire. According to the exemplary embodiments, melting or burning the retainer ring can release the one or more clips from the retainer ring and/or charge lid.

Encapsulated shaped charge

A jacket may include a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, an open front portion opposite the back wall portion, an internal cavity configured to receive the shaped charge via the open front portion, a key configured to be received within one of a plurality of orientation slots formed in a shaped charge carrier; and a retention latch extending from an internal surface of at least one of the top wall, the bottom wall, the first sidewall or the second sidewall. The retention latch may extend toward the internal cavity and is configured to secure the shaped charge within the internal cavity.

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Lohmar, Germany

Benjamin Donauer