Blast control blanket
US8573125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/05
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A relatively lightweight, modular, blast control system utilizes a plurality of fabric panels that may be joined to form a matrix or blanket to protect or control the blast. The panels are preferably made from layers of auxetic woven fabric, with each successive fabric layer oriented between 0-90 degrees from the previous layer. The panels may be connected together via a locking mechanism or assembly comprising a cable which runs the length of the perimeter of each fabric panel, and a torque pin rotated about two adjoining cables to form an interlocking connection. The panels connected in this manner form the fully assembled blast control blanket.
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