Method for ballistically enhancing a formed panel

Details Method for ballistically enhancing a formed panel Method for ballistically enhancing a formed panel

1996-04-29

1998-07-14

Bryant, David P.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

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2952503, 2952504, 89 3602, 296188, B21K 2116

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057785066

ABSTRACT:
A method to retrofit a vehicle panel with a ballistic enhancement mat sta by providing a continuous batt of fibrous material. The batt is impregnated with a matrix of material that is, or can be made to be, deformable and then hardened. The batt is cut into mats shaped in an outline of the panel. An individual mat is placed on the panel and conformed to the topography of the panel to create a surface-to-surface interface between the mat and the panel. The mat and panel are fixed together at points all over the interface via an adhesive, a hook-and-loop layer, threaded fasteners or any other suitable mechanical fastening mechanism. The matrix is then hardened, whereby the mat becomes an integral reinforcement mechanism for the panel. The matrix material can be resoftened to facilitate removal of the mat if the mat needs replacement.

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