Reusable Remote Pyrotechnic Ignition System and Device

Abstract

The present invention is a system and apparatus for providing reusable remote ignition of a pyrotechnic device having an igniter clip, nichrome wire, and an actuator.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A system for providing electronic ignition to a pyrotechnic device said system comprising:
 a reusable igniter clip;   a selected distance of nichrome wire;   an actuator.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said igniter clip is constructed and arranged with a first nichrome wire, a ceramic block and a means for urging two portions of said clip toward each other. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein nichrome wire is used as the only ignition source on said igniter clip. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said system is reusable more than a single ignition. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein output of 6 volts and 1-3 amps ignites pyrotechnic fuses. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein multiple igniter clips are actuated from a single actuator. 
     
     
         7 . An ignition clip comprising:
 a first arm, having a first nichrome wire associated therewith;   a second arm, having a ceramic block associated therewith   a means of applying pressure on each of said first and second arms such that said pressure urges each of said first and second arms to contact one another;   said clip constructed and arranged such that each of said arms, under pressure from said means of applying pressure define a contact point.