Flexible Ballistic-Resistant Assembly
AssigneeDsm IP Assets B.V.
InventorJohannes Rovers
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Abstract
The invention relates to a ballistic-resistant assembly comprising a stack of a plurality of flexible elements comprising at least one layer containing a network of high-strength fibres, wherein from 5 to 50 mass % of the elements in the rear side part of the assembly contain connecting means that interconnect adjacent elements at multiple spots distributed over their surface. The flexible assembly combines high bullet stopping power with a low trauma effect. The invention further relates to a ballistic-resistant article comprising said assembly and to a method of making said assembly.
Claims14
Ballistic-resistant assembly comprising a stack of a plurality of flexible elements comprising at least one layer containing a network of high-strength fibres, characterized in that from 5 to 50 mass % of the elements contain connecting means that interconnect adjacent elements at multiple spots distributed over their surface, whereby the interconnected elements are located in the rear side part of the assembly, i.e. the side opposite to the side facing the threat or impacting missile.
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