Shrapnel absorber
US5044252A · kind A · utility
21Cited by
16References
13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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