Apparatus comprising armor
US7406909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An armor that is used, for example, in multi-cell missile launchers is disclosed. In some embodiments, the armor includes three layers. The inner-most layer undergoes explosive welding when exposed to a pressure wave from an explosion. An intermediate layer in-elastically deforms when exposed to the explosion. The third and outer-most layer includes a plurality of elongated, pressurized tubes that contain fire retardant, among other chemicals. Silicone gel is interposed between the tubes.
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