Claims
- 1. A donor charge detonator comprising:
- i. a donor charge case for containing a main charge of explosive with mean for initiating said main charge of explosive, said donor charge case having a generally cylindrical shape; and,
- ii. a plurality of flutes formed around the outer surface of said case, said plurality of flutes having valley members or grooves separated by peaks between successive grooves, said plurality of flutes functioning after initiation of said main charge of explosive to cause the formation of particles from said donor charge case and the resulting explosive force to follow along the valleys of the flutes thereby forming a plurality of jets similar to linear charge lines whereby the resultant shock is enhanced in a specific direction, said resulting force and resultant shock transferred at a higher magnitude because of the jet effect of the fluted configuration of said donor charge case, said specific direction being directed to a point on an explosive acceptor charge when in combination therewith to achieve a greater output and efficiency as compared with spherical shock waves and the particle velocities from a conventional detonator.
DEDICATORY CLAUSE
The invention described herein may be manufactured, used, and licensed by or for the Government for governmental purposes without the payment to me of any royalties thereon.
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