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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2010
Ken-an Lou, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Matthew Luster, Mesa, AZ (US);
Ken-An Lou, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Matthew Luster, Mesa, AZ (US);
Armorworks Enterprises LLC, Chandler, AZ (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for attaching a rigid armor plate to the exterior of a vehicle hull. The exemplary system includes an armor attachment point on the vehicle hull, a hole through the armor plate in alignment with the armor attachment point, and a fastener extending through the hole connecting the armor plate to the vehicle hull. The hole through the armor plate may be larger than the fastener, defining a circumferential gap between the fastener and armor plate. The fastener may comprise a material with an energy absorption capability in excess of 2,000 ksi, and more preferably in excess of 5,000 ksi.