Variable standoff extendable armor
US6622608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/838
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of achieving a variable standoff distance on an armored vehicle or structure between a standoff plate and a base armor plate. The method comprises building the armor system with the base armor plating covered by a layer of electromagnetic material, and standoff plates also covered by a layer of electromagnetic material. The standoff plates are movably attached to the base armor plate. The base and standoff plates are oriented so that the two layers of electromagnetic material face each other. The amount of standoff distance is varied depending on the type of threat recognized by a sensor system.
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