Apparatus and method for ballistic protection of vehicle undercarriages
Christine
One of our current projects is supporting the US Army Tacom in
identifying companies interested in commercializing a technology for a
new apparatus and method for ballistic protection of vehicle
undercarriages.
This invention is a method for the ballistic protection of military
vehicle undercarriages. In use, it is immediately positioned below a
military vehicle to protect the crew compartment positioned above said
apparatus by extending transversely between the propulsive means and
laterally along the direction of travel for the vehicle. The apparatus
may detonate mines while operated by driven engagement over mine
bearing terrains, but it will do so in a manner sufficient to defeat
them without inducing unacceptable damages to either the vehicle or
crew. It provides a means to effectively disrupt the firing sequence of
the explosive charges in the mines by contact with the minimal weight
roller link chain. The patent documentaiton can be found at
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7059236.html.
We seek your perspective on the appeal of the technology, and also
welcome your questions or clarifications. Some questions are listed
below.
(1) Would the features of this technology provide benefits to your
industry? How?
(2) In what areas of your industry could this technology provide
benefits?
(3) Do you have any other additional comments, suggestions, or
questions?
We greatly appreciate your input and look forward to hearing from you.
Christine