Patent · US Expired

Spaced armor

US4529640A · kind A · utility

64Cited by
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17Claims
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Filing dateApr 8, 1983
Grant dateJul 16, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A configuration for a light-weight composite armor comprises an outer layer of high content carbon steel; an inner laminate of multiple plies of ballistic grade fabric; and an intermediate core material interconnecting the outer steel to the fabric laminate in an established spaced relationship to defeat armor piercing projectiles from the outside while providing a reverse offensive threat from the inside.

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