Ballistic Shield Door Mount for Rapid Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ballistic shields are not readily accessible to law enforcement officers or other individuals seated within a vehicle, as they are typically stored in the trunk or back seat and lack a secure, easy-to-use mounting system on the vehicle door for immediate protection against small arms fire.
Innovation Solution
A portable ballistic shield and mount combination featuring a manually attachable and removable mounting plate on the vehicle door, with secure attachment means such as clips or magnetic fasteners, allowing quick access and reliable deployment of the shield during emergencies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional ballistic shields are stored in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle, then the shields are available for protection, but the shields are not readily accessible to officers seated in the front seat
Solution Approach 1:
The ballistic shield is pre-mounted to the interior surface of the vehicle door panel, positioned within immediate reach of the officer's hand. This preliminary placement eliminates the need to retrieve the shield from storage compartments, allowing the officer to access protection instantly by simply reaching out and grasping the shield's handle or edge.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle door panel serves as an intermediary structure that brings the ballistic shield into close proximity with the officer. By mounting the shield to the door rather than storing it in distant compartments, the door acts as a mediator that bridges the gap between the officer's position and the protective equipment, enabling rapid deployment.
2Reliability
If ballistic shields are mounted securely to the vehicle door, then the shields are reliably held in place, but the shields cannot be quickly removed when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a dynamic attachment mechanism that adapts its holding strength based on operational needs. During normal vehicle operation, the shield remains securely mounted to prevent accidental displacement. When the officer needs the shield, the mounting allows for rapid release through a simple grasping and pulling motion, transitioning from a secure static state to a easily removable state.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism changes its functional parameters between two states: a high-friction or locked state during normal operation that ensures secure mounting, and a low-friction or released state during deployment that allows quick removal. This parameter change is achieved through the officer's manual intervention, where grasping the shield's handle or edge triggers the transition from secured to released state.
3Reliability
If the ballistic shield mounting system is complex, then the shield is securely and reliably mounted, but the mounting and removal process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system extracts only the essential securing function from complex multi-component attachment mechanisms. By using a simplified design such as friction-based holding, magnetic attachment, or a single-latch system, the patent removes unnecessary complexity while maintaining sufficient reliability for secure mounting and rapid deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be self-servicing through the officer's natural grasping and pulling motions. The shield's handle or edge geometry is configured so that the officer's hand closure automatically engages the release mechanism, eliminating the need for separate tools, complex sequences, or additional components. The system serves itself through the officer's intended deployment action.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable ballistic shield and mount combination includes a mounting plate for attachment to a vehicle door and a ballistic shield removably engaged with the mounting plate. The ballistic shield has a handle extending outwardly therefrom. When a user of the portable ballistic shield grasps the handle and applies force away from the mounting plate, the ballistic shield detaches from the mounting plate.