Patent ID: 7926423
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: F42D

Abstract:
1. A system for at least breaching structure incorporating reinforcement, thus permitting ready access through said structure by personnel and equipment, comprising: a holding fixture; at least one first explosive charge array comprising high explosive (HE) to be mounted in said fixture, wherein said first explosive charge array is mounted in said fixture to be at least immediately adjacent said structure, and wherein detonation of said first explosive charge array removes at least some structural material from said structure in a pre-specified shape; wherein said second explosive charge array is spaced apart a first pre-specified distance from said first explosive charge array so as to be positioned a second pre-specified distance from said structure; and wherein detonation of said second explosive charge array removes at least some said reinforcement exposed via detonation of said first explosive charge array; wherein detonation of said first and second explosive charge arrays at least creates an opening for ready transit by at least said personnel and equipment, and wherein said system operates to clear said opening by adjoining said system to said structure in a single operation.