Patent ID: 6966260
Filing Date: 2005-11-22
Classification: C06C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for coupling an electric match to a quickmatch fuse having an inner core of a pyrotechnic device, comprising: a) a hinged structure comprising a cover portion and a clamping plate, said hinged structure being movable between an open position and a closed position; b) means for latching said hinged structure in said closed position; c) a first channel disposed in said cover portion of said hinged structure and having openings at both proximal and distal ends thereof, said opening at said proximal end being adapted to receive said electric match inserted thereinto, and said electric match being retained in a predetermined position within said first channel after insertion; d) means for positioning said quickmatch fuse proximate said first channel and for retaining said quickmatch fuse when said hinged structure is in said closed position; e) means for piercing the exterior covering of said quickmatch fuse, thereby producing an opening to the inner core thereof; and f) a second channel, communicative with both said opening at said distal end of said first channel and with said opening to said inner core of said quickmatch; whereby, upon ignition of said electric match, a flame therefrom is directed to said opening to said inner core by at least said second channel, resulting in ignition of said inner core by said flame.