Ken-An Lou - Phoenix AZ, US Matthew Luster - Mesa AZ, US
Assignee:
Armorworks Enterprises LLC - Chandler AZ
International Classification:
F41H 7/00 F41H 5/013
US Classification:
89 3608, 89918, 89929
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided for attaching a rigid armor plate to the exterior of a vehicle hull. The exemplary system includes an armor attachment point on the vehicle hull, a hole through the armor plate in alignment with the armor attachment point, and a fastener extending through the hole connecting the armor plate to the vehicle hull. The hole through the armor plate may be larger than the fastener, defining a circumferential gap between the fastener and armor plate. The fastener may comprise a material with an energy absorption capability in excess of 2,000 ksi, and more preferably in excess of 5,000 ksi.
Ken-An Lou - Phoenix AZ, US Matthew Luster - Mesa AZ, US Christina Hadder - Decatur AL, US
Assignee:
Armorworks Enterprises LLC - Chandler AZ
International Classification:
B60R 22/06
US Classification:
280804, 296 6513, 296 681
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided for a safety restraint system for use inside a vehicle compartment by a mobile occupant or crew member. In one preferred embodiment the safety restraint system comprises an upper trolley and track system connected to the ceiling of the vehicle compartment, a lower trolley and track system connected to the floor of the compartment, and a lockable inertia reel with an extensible strap pivotally attached to the upper trolley. The restraint system further comprises an upper tether connected at an upper end to the end of the inertia reel extensible strap, and at the other end to a harness worn by the occupant. The system may further include a lower tether connected at one end to the lower trolley, and connectable at the other end to the occupant's harness.