Multi-dimensional cable shorting tool
A device for rendering safe a detonator firing circuit by short circuiting multiple conductors in the circuit includes a base portion and cable piercing members. The base portion has a cylindrical block and apertures for retentively receiving the cable piercing members. The cable piercing member has a first end to impinge on and penetrate a cable insulation when forcibly attached to an external surface of the cable. The cable piercing member has a low electrical resistance and impedance to generate a short circuit between conductors of the cable. Also, a method for rendering safe a detonator firing circuit of by short circuiting multiple conductor cables or a pigtail connector of a detonator system.
- Research Organization:
- National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Albuquerque, NM (United States); Odell, Daniel M. C., Aiken, SC (United States); Thomas, Kevin, Las Vegas, NV (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0003525
- Assignee:
- National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM); Odell, Daniel M. C. (Aiken, SC); Thomas, Kevin (Las Vegas, NV)
- Patent Number(s):
- 10,468,788
- Application Number:
- 15/678,638
- OSTI ID:
- 1600256
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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