Patent classifications
F41H7/04
VEHICLE ARMOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A vehicle includes a frame, a front cabin, an armor component, and a retainer. The front cabin is coupled to the frame and selectively repositionable between an in-use position and a maintenance position. The retainer is coupled to the armor component and defines a slot extending laterally across a portion of the retainer. The vehicle is reconfigurable between an A-kit configuration and a B-kit configuration. In the A-kit configuration, the armor component is removed from the vehicle. In the B-kit configuration, the armor component is coupled to the front cabin. The retainer is offset the armor component by a retainer spacer.
MILITARY VEHICLE
A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule, a driver seat, a passenger seat, and a belly deflector. The passenger capsule includes a roof, a floor, and sidewalls that define an interior. The sidewalls include mounting interfaces positioned along bottom edges thereof and extending directly therefrom past the floor. The driver seat and the passenger seat are disposed within the interior of the passenger capsule. The belly deflector is positioned beneath the floor. The belly deflector has lateral ends that are coupled to the mounting interfaces such that the lateral ends of the belly deflector are engaged with the passenger capsule. The belly deflector is spaced from the floor such that the floor is configured as a floating floor. The floor and the belly deflector provide two levels of underbody protection.
MILITARY VEHICLE
A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule having a front end and a rear end, a front module coupled to the front end of the passenger capsule, a rear module coupled to the rear end of the passenger capsule, a generator, and an export power kit. The front module includes a front subframe, a prime mover, a front axle assembly, and a front differential coupled to the front axle assembly. The rear module includes a rear subframe, a rear axle assembly, and a transaxle coupled to the rear axle assembly, the prime mover, and the front differential. The generator is configured to be driven by the prime mover to generate electricity. The export power kit is coupled to the generator and configured to facilitate exporting power off of the military vehicle.
ARMOR MOUNTING SYSTEM AND ARMOR INCORPORATING THE SAME
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.
ARMOR MOUNTING SYSTEM AND ARMOR INCORPORATING THE SAME
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.
Blast mat configuration
A vehicle includes a frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat. The cabin includes a seat configured to support an occupant and a series of walls at least partially defining a footwell configured to receive a foot of the occupant when the occupant is seated in the seat. The blast mat is positioned within the footwell and configured to absorb energy from an explosion. The blast mat has a top surface and a bottom surface. The cabin defines a longitudinal axis extending parallel to a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and a lateral axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the blast mat engages at least one of the walls. A thickness of the blast mat varies throughout the blast mat.
ARRANGEMENT FOR BALLISTICALLY PROTECTING A DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN A CIVILIAN VEHICLE
An arrangement for ballistically protecting a driver or passenger in a civilian vehicle comprises: (a) a back ballistic member mechanically securable to a rear surface of a back of a driver or passenger seat; (b) a first side ballistic member connected to the back member by at least one hinge such that the first side member is angularly displaceable relative to the back member; the first side ballistic member comprising a transparent ballistic portion; and (c) a second side member connected to the back member at an opposite side of the back member. The second member is linearly adjustable relative to the back portion such that mechanical contact between the back of the driver or passenger seat is provided. The ballistic back member comprises at least one adjustable telescopic strut configured for abutting against a vehicle floor and supporting the ballistic back member during driving.
ARRANGEMENT FOR BALLISTICALLY PROTECTING A DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN A CIVILIAN VEHICLE
An arrangement for ballistically protecting a driver or passenger in a civilian vehicle comprises: (a) a back ballistic member mechanically securable to a rear surface of a back of a driver or passenger seat; (b) a first side ballistic member connected to the back member by at least one hinge such that the first side member is angularly displaceable relative to the back member; the first side ballistic member comprising a transparent ballistic portion; and (c) a second side member connected to the back member at an opposite side of the back member. The second member is linearly adjustable relative to the back portion such that mechanical contact between the back of the driver or passenger seat is provided. The ballistic back member comprises at least one adjustable telescopic strut configured for abutting against a vehicle floor and supporting the ballistic back member during driving.
MILITARY VEHICLE
A military vehicle includes a brake positioned to facilitate braking a tractive element, a brake housing defining an inner volume, a piston separating the inner volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, a rod extending through an end of the brake housing and coupled to the piston where the rod is positioned to selectively engage with the brake to inhibit movement of the tractive element, a resilient member positioned within the inner volume and configured to generate a biasing force against the piston such that the rod is biased into engagement with the brake, and an air-to-hydraulic intensifier coupled to the brake housing. The air-to-hydraulic intensifier is configured to receive a supply of air and provide a hydraulic fluid to the brake housing based on the supply of air to overcome the biasing force to disengage the rod from the brake to permit movement of the tractive element.
MILITARY VEHICLE
A military vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, and a suspension system. The suspension system include a front suspension assembly and a rear suspension assembly. The front suspension assembly is positioned between the chassis and the front axle. The rear suspension assembly is positioned between the chassis and the rear axle. Each of the front suspension assembly and the rear suspension assembly includes a first spring, a second spring, a first hydraulic damper, and a second hydraulic damper. The first hydraulic damper and the second hydraulic damper of at least one of the front suspension assembly or the rear suspension assembly are cross-plumbed to provide a hydraulic body roll control function and eliminate the need for an anti-roll bar.