US12736318 - Avalanche triggering apparatus
An avalanche triggering apparatus having a tower that is connected to a base and two detonation chambers. Two pairs of gas supply lines are configured to deliver fuel gas and an oxidizer to the two detonation chambers. Two spark plugs are configured to initiate combustion of gases within the detonation chambers when activated by one of two flow switches. One or more batteries are configured to provide electricity to the two spark plugs. The detonation chambers are connected to the tower via a central mounting assembly, two detonation mounting assemblies, and a plurality of isolator springs disposed between the central mounting assembly and each of the two detonation mounting assemblies. The central mounting assembly is comprised of a main gusset plate, two side plates, two rear plates, a top frame, and a bottom frame. Each detonation mounting assembly is comprised of a central plate and two side plates.