Patent ID: 6305287
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: C06C,F42D

Abstract:
A connector block for transmitting a detonation signal to one or more shock tubes from a single detonator having a longitudinal axis and an explosive end portion containing an explosive charge, the connector block comprising:a. a housing having a first end and a second end, said housing being adapted to receive a detonator therein with the explosive end of the detonator disposed adjacent said first end of said housing;b. a tube holder connected to said first end of said housing, said tube holder including at least one engaging slot extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the detonator and alongside the explosive end of the detonator when the detonator is received in said housing, said engaging slot being adapted to grip at least four shock tubes alongside and in contact with the explosive end of the detonator with the longitudinal axes of the shock tubes substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the detonator.