Apparatus and method for rapidly deflating tires to disable a land vehicle
US9714492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/10
- 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 the apparatus between a retracted arrangement and an extended arrangement, a mass configured to deploy the apparatus to the extended arrangement, and a retractor configured to retract the apparatus to the retracted arrangement. The penetrators can be arranged in sections and the penetrators can be arranged so as to be multi-directional within each section.
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