Multi-layer Composite Armor with Energy-dispersion Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current armor technologies face challenges in effectively protecting vehicles and structures from ballistic projectiles, as they often fail to dissipate the energy of incoming projectiles efficiently, leading to potential penetration and damage.
Innovation Solution
A multi-layered composite armor system is developed, comprising energy-dispersion objects in closely-packed configurations, such as square or hexagonal arrangements, embedded within a bonding material, which disperses the energy of projectiles across a larger area, reducing pressure and preventing penetration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional armor materials are used, then protection is provided, but energy dissipation efficiency is insufficient leading to potential penetration
Solution Approach 1:
The armor system is divided into multiple discrete layers, each containing energy-dispersion objects arranged in specific patterns. This segmentation allows each layer to independently dissipate energy through controlled mechanisms, improving overall energy dissipation efficiency while maintaining reliable protection against projectile penetration
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite structures combining energy-dispersion objects (such as ceramic particles or metal spheres) embedded in a matrix material. This composite approach enables the armor to simultaneously provide structural integrity and efficient energy dissipation through the interaction between the dispersed objects and the matrix, preventing projectile penetration while effectively absorbing impact energy
2Loss of energy
If energy-dispersion objects are arranged in closely-packed configurations, then energy is dispersed across larger area, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention specifies particular durometer values for the bonding material (e.g., Shore A 60-90 or Shore D 40-70) to optimize both the embedding of energy-dispersion objects and the overall energy dissipation performance. By controlling material parameters within specific ranges, the system achieves effective energy dispersion across larger areas while maintaining manufacturability through standardized material properties
Solution Approach 2:
The energy-dispersion objects are pre-arranged in closely-packed configurations (such as hexagonal or square patterns) before final assembly. This preliminary arrangement ensures optimal energy dispersion geometry is achieved, and the objects are held in place relative to one another, reducing manufacturing complexity during the final assembly process
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The multi-layered composite armor system effectively disperses the energy of ballistic projectiles, reducing the risk of penetration and enhancing the protection of vehicles and structures by distributing the impact across a wider area, thereby improving safety and durability.
Implementation Method 1
embedding the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects in the first layer of bonding material
Implementation Method 2
disperses the energy of projectiles across a larger area, reducing pressure and preventing penetration
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AI summary
A multi-layer composite armor component that includes a plurality of layers of energy-dispersion objects including a first layer that includes a first plurality of energy-dispersion objects, wherein the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects in the first layer are held in place relative to one another in a closely-packed configuration; and a first layer of bonding material, wherein the first layer of bonding material has a first durometer value, and wherein the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects are held in place relative to one another via the first layer of bonding material. A method that includes providing a plurality of layers of energy-dispersion objects; arranging the first plurality of layers of energy-dispersion objects such that each of the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects are held in place relative to one another in a closely-packed configuration; and embedding the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects in a first layer of bonding material.