Ballistic Panels for Vehicles and Methods
OwnerKenneth SZAREKinventor
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Abstract
A frameless vehicle protection system provides a first impact resistant panel secured to a first impact resistant panel mounting mechanism. The first impact resistant panel mounting mechanism comprises at least one upper hook, at least one fastener, at least one resilient buffer, and at least one horizontal strap. The system further comprises a ratchet assembly to secure the system to the vehicle. The frameless vehicle protection system may also provide a second impact resistant panel disposed below the first impact resistant panel. Additionally, the present disclosure provides methods of installing a frameless vehicle protection system. The present disclosure further provides methods of improving protection of an occupant of a vehicle.
Claims20
A frameless vehicle protection system comprising:
- a first impact resistant panel secured to a first impact resistant panel mounting mechanism, the first impact resistant panel mounting mechanism comprising:
- at least one upper hook disposed proximate an upper portion of the first impact resistant panel;
- at least one fastener to removably secure the at least one upper hook to the upper portion of the first impact resistant panel;
- and
- at least one resilient buffer disposed between the first impact resistant panel and a window of a vehicle;
- at least one horizontal strap disposed proximate a lower portion of the first impact resistant panel;
- and
- wherein:
- the at least one horizontal strap comprises a first hook connectable to a first side of a door of the vehicle;
- the at least one horizontal strap comprises a second, opposing hook connectable to a second side of the door of the vehicle;
- and
- the at least one horizontal strap passes through at least one guide disposed on the first impact resistant panel;
- a ratchet assembly disposed on the at least one horizontal strap between the first and second hooks adapted to tighten the at least one horizontal strap when the frameless vehicle protection system is removably secured to the vehicle.
A method of installing a frameless vehicle protection system comprising:
- attaching a first impact resistant panel mounting mechanism to a first impact resistant panel;
- and
- attaching the first impact resistant panel mounting mechanism to an external surface of a vehicle.
A method of improving protection of an occupant of a vehicle comprising:
- positioning a frameless vehicle protection system on an external surface of the vehicle such that the system protects a side window, and optionally, a door of the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.