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Perforated plate armor
Assignee: General Dynamics Land Systems Inc
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Filing: 1989-10-18
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2009-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Perforated plate armor (10) for protecting an object (12) from damage includes outer and inner perforated steel plates (14) and (18) which have associated patterns of holes (16,20). These perforated steel plates (14,18) are heat treated to have hardened surfaces and a more ductile core and are spaced with respect to each other at outer and inner locations with respect to the object (12) to be protected. The patterns of holes (16,20) of the perforated steel plates (14,18) are offset with respect to each other to prevent straight line penetration of any particle through both plates. An inner backing plate (28) preferably made of aluminum is also provided to stop any particles that might penetrate both perforated steel plates (14,18). Fillers (22,24) and connectors (26) space the outer and inner perforated steel plates (14,18) and the aluminum backing plate (28) with respect to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Auyer
- 👤 Robert J. Buccellato
- 👤 Andrew J. Gidynski
- 👤 Richard M. Ingersoll
- 👤 Needangalam S. Sridharan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:52
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/02; F41H5/04; F41H5/0442; F41H5/0457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
324 words
Perforated plate armor comprising: an outer perforated steel plate having a pattern of spaced triangular holes an inner perforated steel plate having a pattern of spaced triangular holes; each of said outer and inner perforated steel plates having oppositely facing surfaces and having hole defining surfaces; the hole defining surfaces of each of said inner and outer steel plates extending between the oppositely facing surfaces of the associated plate about the entire periphery of each triangular hole therein; each of said outer and inner perforated steel plates being heat treated to have hardened surfaces and a more ductile core; an inner backing plate; each of said outer and inner perforated steel plates and said inner backing plate having mounting holes; connectors each of which includes a connector member that extends through a pair of said mounting holes in the outer and inner perforated steel plates and through one of said mounting holes in the inner backing plate; each of said connectors including spacers that are separate from each other and said spacers having openings through which the connector member thereof extends with at least one spacer of said spacers located between the outer and inner perforated steel plates and with at least one spacer of said spacers located between the inner perforated steel plate and inner backing plate; the connector member of each connector having a pair of ends where the connector member respectively extends through one mounting hole of said mounting holes of the outer perforated steel plate and through one mounting hole of said mounting holes of the inner backing plate to provide engagement of the outer and inner perforated steel plates and the inner backing plate with the spacers; and the connectors locating the outer and inner steel plates with the pattern of spaced triangular holes of the outer steel plate in an offset relationship to the pattern of spaced triangular holes of the inner steel plate to limit projectile penetration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
324 words
Perforated plate armor comprising: an outer perforated steel plate having a pattern of spaced triangular holes an inner perforated steel plate having a pattern of spaced triangular holes; each of said outer and inner perforated steel plates having oppositely facing surfaces and having hole defining surfaces; the hole defining surfaces of each of said inner and outer steel plates extending between the oppositely facing surfaces of the associated plate about the entire periphery of each triangular hole therein; each of said outer and inner perforated steel plates being heat treated to have hardened surfaces and a more ductile core; an inner backing plate; each of said outer and inner perforated steel plates and said inner backing plate having mounting holes; connectors each of which includes a connector member that extends through a pair of said mounting holes in the outer and inner perforated steel plates and through one of said mounting holes in the inner backing plate; each of said connectors including spacers that are separate from each other and said spacers having openings through which the connector member thereof extends with at least one spacer of said spacers located between the outer and inner perforated steel plates and with at least one spacer of said spacers located between the inner perforated steel plate and inner backing plate; the connector member of each connector having a pair of ends where the connector member respectively extends through one mounting hole of said mounting holes of the outer perforated steel plate and through one mounting hole of said mounting holes of the inner backing plate to provide engagement of the outer and inner perforated steel plates and the inner backing plate with the spacers; and the connectors locating the outer and inner steel plates with the pattern of spaced triangular holes of the outer steel plate in an offset relationship to the pattern of spaced triangular holes of the inner steel plate to limit projectile penetration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 1 wherein the inner backing plate is made of aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 2 further including a filler located between the inner perforated steel plate and the aluminum backing plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 3 wherein the filler is selected from a group consisting of foam, plastic, and wood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 4 further including a filer located between the outer and inner perforated steel plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 5 wherein the filler between the outer and inner perforated steel plates is selected from a group consisting of foam, plastic, and wood.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 1 further including an integument in which the inner and outer perforated steel plates and the inner backing plate are enclosed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 7 wherein in the integument includes a fiberglass mat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
Perforated plate armor as in claim 8 wherein in the integument also includes a veil cloth covering the fiberglass mat.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-13 | 1994-11-12 | 1995-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-13 | 1998-11-12 | 1999-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-13 | 2002-11-12 | 2003-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |