Modular Armor Panel Quick-Release Fastener System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional armor panels are difficult and costly to install, permanently attached to vehicles or structures, reducing maneuverability and fuel efficiency when not in combat zones, and are not easily removable or reusable.
Innovation Solution
A modular armor system with ballistics-grade panels that can be readily attached and detached using fasteners like hook or loop mechanisms or quick-release mechanisms, allowing for easy installation and removal, and can be made from various materials such as glass, metal, or composite materials to provide customizable ballistics protection levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional armor panels are permanently integrated or semi-permanently attached to vehicles, then ballistics protection is provided, but vehicle maneuverability and fuel efficiency are reduced when not in combat zones
Solution Approach 1:
The armor panel system transitions from static permanent attachment to dynamic removable attachment. The fastening mechanism allows the armor panels to be securely attached when combat protection is needed and easily removed when not needed, enabling the system to adapt its state based on operational requirements. This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction by allowing the vehicle to operate in both protected and unprotected configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The armor protection system is divided into separate removable panels rather than being permanently integrated into the vehicle structure. Each panel can be independently attached or detached, allowing selective application of protection only when and where needed. This segmentation enables the vehicle to maintain full maneuverability and fuel efficiency when panels are removed while providing protection when attached.
2Reliability
If conventional armor panels are permanently integrated or semi-permanently attached, then ballistics protection is provided, but installation is difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening mechanism transforms the installation process from a complex permanent integration task to a simple attachment operation. The mechanical fasteners or adhesives enable rapid mounting and demounting of panels without requiring extensive installation time or specialized tools, while maintaining secure attachment during use.
3Reliability
If conventional armor panels are permanently integrated or semi-permanently attached, then ballistics protection is provided, but the panels are not easily removable or reusable
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system transitions from permanent integration to reversible attachment. Mechanical fasteners such as clips, latches, or adhesives are selected specifically for their ability to provide secure holding during combat operations while allowing easy removal when needed. This dynamic attachment capability enables the armor panels to be readily removed and reused on different vehicles or applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The armor panel system is designed for recovery and reuse rather than permanent installation. The removable fastening mechanism allows panels to be easily detached, recovered, and reused on different vehicles or applications, maximizing the utility and lifespan of the expensive armor materials while maintaining protection when attached.
4Reliability
If conventional armor panels are permanently integrated, then ballistics protection is provided, but the overall cost of the vehicle increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the armor system into separate removable panels rather than permanently integrating them into the vehicle structure, the cost is reduced. The panels can be manufactured independently using cost-effective materials and attachment methods, avoiding the need for expensive permanent integration processes while still providing the required ballistics protection when attached.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular armor system configured to be readily attached and detached from a frame surrounding a window in a vehicle or other structure, such as a building. The modular armor system may be configured to provide any desired ballistics protection rating. In one embodiment, the modular armor system includes a ballistics-grade armor panel having an outer strike face and an inner surface opposite the outer strike face. The modular armor system also includes a fastener coupled to the ballistics-grade armor panel. The fastener is configured to detachably couple the ballistics-grade armor panel to the frame surrounding the window in the vehicle or other structure.