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Shock wave tube for the fragmentation of concrements

  • US 4,697,588 A
  • Filed: 12/11/1985
  • Issued: 10/06/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A shock wave tube for fragmenting concrements by production of shock waves, comprising:

  • a coil;

    a diaphragm located adjacent the coil and producing a shock wave when the coil is energized as a result of electromagnetic interaction therewith;

    a housing mounted to the coil and diaphragm in a manner that a sealed chamber is bounded thereby; and

    means for connecting said chamber with a low pressure source, whereby said diaphragm may be drawn towards said coil upon said connection.

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