Handheld Weapon Projectile Interceptor Using Charged Particle Fields
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing protection systems for firearm users and equipment are inadequate in effectively intercepting and deflecting incoming projectiles, particularly in dynamic and unpredictable combat scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A control system that creates and controls a field of charged and/or ferromagnetic particles or other interception media to intercept incoming projectiles, utilizing sensors to determine the location and trajectory of incoming threats and deploying interception media through electromagnets or propellants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional armor plates are used to protect firearm users, then protection against small arms ammunition is improved, but protection against explosive weapons and large-impact projectiles remains inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs active protection systems that can dynamically respond to incoming threats. Sensors detect incoming projectiles and trigger interception mechanisms that adapt to different threat types (small arms, explosive weapons, large-impact projectiles), providing versatile protection coverage while maintaining reliability against various threat levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The system integrates multiple protection functions into a single platform: passive armor plates for small arms protection, active sensor systems for threat detection, and interception mechanisms for explosive weapons and large projectiles. This multi-functional approach resolves the contradiction by providing comprehensive protection coverage across all threat types while maintaining specialized effectiveness for each.
2Reliability
If advanced sensor systems and interception media deployment are used to intercept projectiles, then protection effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses sensors as intermediary components that detect incoming threats and translate them into actionable data for the control system. This intermediary layer simplifies the overall system architecture by providing a clear input-output interface between the threat environment and the interception mechanisms, reducing complexity while maintaining high interception capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces purely mechanical armor with an integrated electromechanical system that uses sensors, electronic control, and programmable interception mechanisms. This substitution allows for more efficient threat response and reduced structural complexity compared to heavy mechanical armor systems, while maintaining or improving interception reliability.
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 system effectively intercepts and diverts incoming projectiles, reducing the risk of harm to firearm users and equipment by utilizing advanced sensors and interception media deployment techniques.
Implementation Method 1
In some such embodiments, such sensors are provided at multiple different locations in a three-dimensional ("3D") environment
Implementation Method 2
In some such embodiments, electromagnets drive the interception media and/or projectiles away from the protected personnel and/or equipment
Implementation Method 3
In some embodiments, such systems and devices include a control system which creates and controls a field of (e.g., charged and/or ferromagnetic) particles or other interception media
Implementation Method 4
In some embodiments, such systems and devices include a control system which creates and controls a field of (e.g., charged and/or ferromagnetic) particles or other interception media
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AI summary
New devices, systems and methods are provided for protecting personnel and/or equipment from projectile(s) and/or weapons. In some embodiments, one or more actuator(s) mounted on a handheld combat device project shielding materials, such as particles and surfaces, to intercept one or more such projectile(s) or weapon(s). In some embodiments, such actuator(s) include electromagnets or a propellant, for driving the interception particles and surfaces away from the protected personnel and/or equipment. In some aspects of the invention, a control system using sensors with one or more sampling points are included, and determine the location and probable trajectory(ies) of an incoming projectile, and deploy the interception particles and surfaces to intercept the incoming projectile or other weapon.