Movable Ballistic-Resistant Wall Panels for Flexible Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall structures lack flexibility and effective means to provide ballistic resistance while maintaining aesthetic appeal and ease of use, particularly in movable applications.
Innovation Solution
A ballistic resistant panel system comprising a panel with a ballistic resistant layer and an outer layer, secured to a mount that allows for selective movement relative to a wall system, equipped with locks, wheels, hinges, or slide systems for versatile positioning and concealment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ballistic resistant wall structures are made fixed and heavy to ensure protection, then ballistic resistance is improved, but ease of operation and flexibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed ballistic resistant wall into a movable panel system. The panel can be positioned in different locations (e.g., covering or uncoving windows) and secured at desired positions using locks or latches. This dynamic positioning capability allows the structure to provide ballistic protection when needed while maintaining flexibility and ease of operation, directly resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If ballistic resistant panels are made movable to improve flexibility, then ease of operation is improved, but structural stability and protection effectiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The movable panel system incorporates dynamic positioning capabilities with locks or latches that secure the panel at desired positions. When the panel is positioned to cover a window or opening, it provides effective ballistic protection. The ability to move and reposition the panel while maintaining secure positioning resolves the contradiction between adaptability and protection effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The ballistic protection system is segmented into a movable panel that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows the panel to provide protection at different locations (e.g., covering windows when threatened) while maintaining structural integrity through proper mounting and securing mechanisms, thus resolving the contradiction between flexibility and protection effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If ballistic resistant panels are made movable and repositionable, then adaptability to threat scenarios is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a panel, mount, and optional locking mechanism as separate but integrated components. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing and assembly of each component while providing the overall adaptability needed for different threat scenarios. The panel can be mounted on walls or ceilings and repositioned as needed, achieving adaptability without excessive complexity.
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AI summary
Building components and building systems and methods of using are disclosed. An example building component may include a ballistic resistant panel system. The ballistic resistant panel system may include a panel and a mount connected to the panel. The mount may be configured to secure the panel with respect to a wall system or structure and may facilitate selective movement of the panel relative to the wall system. The panel may include a ballistic resistant layer and an outer layer secured to a least one side of the ballistic resistant layer. The ballistic resistant layer may include one or more panels of ballistic resistant material. The outer layer may be decorative or functional layer.