Patent · US Expired

Grille armor applique'

US5753847A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1997
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41H7/035
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a grille armor system for use on a armored vehicle. The grille armor system adds an applique grille to a grille to increase the protection provided by the grille armor system. The applique grille is designed to add a minimal profile. The applique grille also is designed to allow maximum air flow through the applique grille. In the preferred embodiment, the applique grille is made of 4 mm thick steal bars place 8 mm apart to provide added protection to aluminum S-shaped louvers against high velocity 20 mm fragment simulating projectiles.

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