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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2010
James D. Lucas, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Denny L. Kurschner, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Thomas E. Macpherson, Robbinsdale, MN (US);
James D. Lucas, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Denny L. Kurschner, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Thomas E. MacPherson, Robbinsdale, MN (US);
Alliant Techsystems Inc., Arlington, VA (US);
Abstract
Initiator modules for munitions control systems include a mounting portion for receiving a portion of an initiation device, a detonator device disposed within the initiator module, a connection portion configured to connect the initiator module with a munitions control system, and an electronics assembly configured to electronically couple with a munitions control system and transmit a signal to the detonator device. Munitions systems may include initiator modules received in a socket of a munitions control system. Methods of igniting explosive devices include coupling a shock tube to an explosive device, connecting an initiator module to a munitions control system, mounting a portion of the shock tube to the initiator module, and igniting the shock tube with a detonator device disposed within the initiator module.