Shock transfer armor
US9534870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An armor system includes an appliqué comprising a high fluid retaining material (HFRM) and a plate configured to hold the appliqué against a compartment, wherein the armor system is adapted so that upon impact of a blast wave upon the plate, the HFRM is vented away from the compartment. The armor system may be adapted to a vehicle. In another embodiment, an armor system includes a plate operably connected to a plunger, one or more rods of brittle material operably contained within a tube, wherein the armor system is adapted so that upon impact of a blast shock wave upon the plate, the plate transfers the blast shock wave to the plunger and then to the contents of the tube. Optionally, the tube also contains HFRM.
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