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Protection devices for a vehicle or structure and method

US5739458A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1995
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41H9/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for protecting a vehicle or structure against attack by a shaped-charge munition includes at least one deployable bag fastened on an external wall of the vehicle or structure. The bag is inflated by a generator in response to the detection of an attack. As a result, the invention provides an effective protection against attack by shaped-charge munitions whatever the angle of incidence of these charges.

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