Modular spaced armor assembly
NSWCCD
A method and device for protecting a surface. The device includes modular spaced armor assemblies having a ceramic face plate, a composite backing plate, and a lightweight low-density module therebetween. The modular spaced armor assemblies may be tiled to form a protective arrangement for protecting a desired surface. The lightweight low-density module includes one or more gas filled cavities.
Inventors:
Martin, Curtis A.; Wells, Bruce J.
Patent Number:
Technical domain:
Machines and Processing
FIle Date:
2009-04-24
Grant Date:
2011-12-06
Grant time:
956 days
Grant time percentile rank:
17
Claim count percentile rank:
3
Citations percentile rank:
2
'Cited by' percentile rank:
1
Assignee:
US NAVY
