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Modular armor mounting system

US6082240A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1997
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 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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