Apparatus and method for disabling a ground engaging traction device of a land vehicle
US8066446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F13/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and a method for disabling a ground engaging traction device of a land vehicle includes at least one penetrator configured to breach the traction device, an articulated strap configured to move a plurality of times between a retracted arrangement and an extended arrangement, an inflatable bladder configured to deploy the articulated strip to the extended arrangement, and a retractor configured to retract the articulated strip to the retracted arrangement. The articulated strip includes a plurality of plates coupled to the penetrators and a plurality of joints, wherein individual joint couples individual adjacent plates.
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