Encapsulated ceramic composite armor

A composite armor including a disrupting layer and a backing layer provides protection against blast and ballistic threats. The disrupting layer includes ceramic particles or tiles that disrupt the incoming projectile, while the backing layer prevents penetration past the armor by the disrupted proj...

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Main Authors Moore, III, Dan T, Sane, Ajit, Lennartz, Jeff, Budinger, Bruce O, Eucker, James L, Milliren, Charles M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.01.2011
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Summary:A composite armor including a disrupting layer and a backing layer provides protection against blast and ballistic threats. The disrupting layer includes ceramic particles or tiles that disrupt the incoming projectile, while the backing layer prevents penetration past the armor by the disrupted projectile. The disrupting layer may include a layer of polygonal ceramic tiles with a deflecting front surface, encased by a retaining polymer, and may also include fire-retarding particles.