Explosives simulation apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for simulating an explosive is disclosed. The apparatus includes a container including a powder for simulating an explosive plume, wherein the container bursts when gas is introduced into the container. The apparatus further includes a canister including pressurized gas, the canister coupled with the container so as to expel gas into the container when the canister is breached. The apparatus further includes a pyrotechnic coupled with the canister so as to breach the canister and produce an audible noise when the pyrotechnic is activated. In one alternative the apparatus includes a mechanical or electrical trigger that activates the pyrotechnic.

1 . An apparatus for simulating an explosive, comprising: 
 a container including a powder for simulating an explosive plume, wherein the container bursts when gas is introduced into the container;    a canister including pressurized gas, the canister coupled with the container so as to expel gas into the container when the canister is breached; and    a pyrotechnic coupled with the canister so as to breach the canister and produce an audible noise when the pyrotechnic is activated.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a housing assembly for holding the canister adjacent to the pyrotechnic so as to allow the pyrotechnic to breach the canister and produce an audible noise when the pyrotechnic is activated.    
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising: 
 a means for fastening the container to the housing so as to allow the canister to expel gas into the container when the canister is breached.    
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , further comprising: 
 a mechanical trigger that activates the pyrotechnic coupled with the canister.    
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the container comprises a two-liter volume plastic container.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the canister comprises a twelve-gram cartridge filled with carbon dioxide gas.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the pyrotechnic is a miniature percussion cap filled with gun powder.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a light for emitting visible light and illuminating powder expelled from the container when the container is breached by gas expelled from the canister.    
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising: 
 an infrared emitter for emitting infrared light when the container is breached by gas expelled from the canister.    
   
   
       10 . An apparatus for simulating an explosive, comprising: 
 a container including a powder for simulating an explosive plume, wherein the container bursts when gas is introduced into the container;    a canister including pressurized gas, the canister coupled with the container so as to expel gas into the container when the canister is breached;    a firing pin coupled with the canister so as to breach the canister when the firing pin is forced into the canister;    a pyrotechnic coupled with the firing pin so as to force the firing pin into the canister when the pyrotechnic is activated; and    a housing assembly for holding the firing adjacent to the pyrotechnic and the firing pin adjacent to the canister.    
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a means for fastening the container to the housing so as to allow the canister to expel gas into the container when the canister is breached.    
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a mechanical trigger that activates the pyrotechnic.    
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , further comprising: 
 an electrical trigger that activates the mechanical trigger, thereby activating the pyrotechnic.    
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a light for emitting visible light and illuminating powder expelled from the container when the container is breached by gas expelled from the canister.    
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , further comprising: 
 an infrared emitter for emitting infrared light when the container is breached by gas expelled from the canister.    
   
   
       16 . A combat simulation system, comprising: 
 an apparatus for simulating an explosive, comprising: 
 a container including a powder for simulating an explosive plume, wherein the container bursts when gas is introduced into the container;  
 a canister including pressurized gas, the canister coupled with the container so as to expel gas into the container when the canister is breached;  
 a pyrotechnic coupled with the canister so as to breach the canister and produce an audible noise when the pyrotechnic is activated; and  
 an electronic receiver for receiving a signal for activating the pyrotechnic, and a transmitter for sending a signal to the apparatus for activating the pyrotechnic.  
   
   
   
       17 . The combat simulation system of  claim 16 , wherein the electronic receiver further includes: 
 a mechanical trigger coupled with the electronic receiver, wherein the electronic receiver activates the mechanical trigger which then activates the pyrotechnic.    
   
   
       18 . The combat simulation system of  claim 16 , the apparatus further comprising: 
 a light for emitting visible light and illuminating powder expelled from the container when the container is breached.    
   
   
       19 . The combat simulation system of  claim 18 , the apparatus further comprising: 
 an infrared emitter for emitting infrared light when the container is breached.    
   
   
       20 . The combat simulation system of  claim 18 , the apparatus further comprising: 
 an infrared emitter for emitting infrared light when the container is breached, wherein the infrared emitter interacts with individuals participating in the combat simulation system.