Hard component layer for ballistic armor panels
US7997181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H5/0492
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-layer ballistic or armor panel system includes a hard component strike layer that is a continuous planar assembly of tile elements, the planar assembly having a strike surface and a rear surface. Seams between the tile elements are substantially non-perpendicular to the strike surface, thereby tending to deflect incoming projectiles. Grooves may be formed in one or more of the strike surface and the rear surface of the tile elements to provide a preferential weakness. The armor panel system may also include a reinforcing layer on at least one of the strike surface and the rear surface. A backing layer may be provided after the rear surface.
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