Modular armor mounting system
US6082240A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7111
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides clamps for providing a compliant mounting surface which protects the edges of brittle materials, which can be constituent components in armor panels. Thus the invention prevents concentrated loads around the armor. The invention is modular and allows for modular placement of a plurality of spaced apart armor panel layers.
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