Convertible ballistic structure with articulated panels
AssigneePatriot3, Inc.
InventorsCharles L. Fuqua, Steven S. Kahre
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Abstract
A convertible ballistic structure has a threat side and a protected side. The ballistic structure includes a body panel assembly, and at least one movable side panel assembly adjacent the body panel assembly. Means are provided for articulating the side panel assembly relative to the body panel assembly, whereby the ballistic structure is convertible between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. In the contracted condition, the side panel assembly extends rearwardly from the body panel assembly and outwardly from the protected side of the ballistic structure. In the expanded condition, the side panel assembly extends outwardly substantially coplanar to the body panel assembly.
Claims17
A convertible ballistic structure having a threat side and a protected side, comprising:
- a body panel assembly;
- at least one movable side panel assembly adjacent said body panel assembly;
- and
- a pivoted control arm assembly for articulating said side panel assembly relative to said body panel assembly, whereby said ballistic structure is convertible between a contracted condition and an expanded condition, such that:
- (I) in the contracted condition, said side panel assembly extends rearwardly from said body panel assembly and outwardly from the protected side of said ballistic structure;
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- (ii) in the expanded condition, said side panel assembly extends outwardly substantially coplanar to said body panel assembly.
A convertible ballistic structure having a threat side and a protected side, comprising:
- a body panel assembly;
- first and second movable side panel assemblies located adjacent respective side edges of said body panel assembly;
- and
- a pivoted control arm assembly for simultaneously articulating said first and second side panel assemblies relative to said body panel assembly, whereby said ballistic structure is convertible between a contracted condition and an expanded condition, such that:
- (I) in the contracted condition, said first and second side panel assemblies extend rearwardly from said body panel assembly and outwardly from the protected side of said ballistic structure;
- and
- (ii) in the expanded condition, said first and second side panel assemblies extend outwardly substantially coplanar to said body panel assembly.
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