US12509970 - Detonator assembly for a perforating gun assembly

The patent describes a detonator assembly designed for use in a perforating gun, featuring a housing that accommodates both a detonator and a detonating cord, along with a grounding clip for safety. The grounding clip is constructed from a single piece of conductive metal and is designed to enhance the assembly’s functionality and reliability.

Claim 1

1 . A detonator assembly comprising: a detonator housing comprising a detonating cord receptacle and a detonator receptacle, a detonator seated within the detonator receptacle; a detonating cord side-by-side the detonator and seated within the detonating cord receptacle; and a grounding clip that extends lengthwise along a substantial portion of the detonator housing, wherein the grounding clip comprises a single piece of conductive metal having an elongated body portion with two consecutive inward bends on an upper end that lead to a ninety-degree bend towards an axial end of the detonator housing. a detonator housing comprising a detonating cord receptacle and a detonator receptacle, a detonator seated within the detonator receptacle; a detonating cord side-by-side the detonator and seated within the detonating cord receptacle; and a grounding clip that extends lengthwise along a substantial portion of the detonator housing, wherein the grounding clip comprises a single piece of conductive metal having an elongated body portion with two consecutive inward bends on an upper end that lead to a ninety-degree bend towards an axial end of the detonator housing.

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