Patent · US Expired

Shrapnel absorber

US5044252A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1989
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24182
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device is provided which affords protection against explosive charges, which is foldable and portable, and which can be used in a planar configuration or folded to provide a protective rim around an inner area. The device is capable of absorbing part of the fragments and shock-waves of an exploding charge.

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