US-12618649-B2 - Armor system

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Abstract

The ballistic system described in the present disclosure may be used in vehicle settings and by a user as a shield. The ballistic system may comprise a cover, a headrest hood, and an armor system. The ballistic system may include one or more attachment devices or straps. The ballistic system may include a handle and an accessory panel. A portion of the ballistic system may be installed in the seat back pocket of a car. The ballistic systems described herein may be deployed by a user.

Inventors

Grant Bucks
Jeffrey Clement
John Damyanovich
David Fair
Garrett Garner

Assignees

American Defense Structures, LLC

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20240528

Claims (13)

1 . A ballistic system, comprising: a cover defining an opening and forming a pocket, a headrest hood operatively coupled to the cover and configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle seat; an armor assembly installable in the cover; and a ballistic backer partially installable in the cover, the backer including a protruding portion that extends out of the cover; wherein the cover comprises a front and a back, wherein the back contacts a back of the vehicle seat in response to the ballistic seat backer being installed in a vehicle.
2 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover is made of 1000 denier nylon.
3 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a mole array of the front of the cover.
4 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the headrest hood is made of a 4 way stretch nylon material.
5 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover is sized such that it provides ballistic coverage for the headrest of the vehicle.
6 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the backer is a rigid backer.
7 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion of the backer is sized to install in a rear pocket of a vehicle seat.
8 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , further comprising a handle operatively coupled to the backer.
9 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the armor system includes a plurality of unidirectional aramid or polyethylene ballistic laminate sheets.
10 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the armor system includes a one or more woven aramid fabric sheets.
11 . A ballistic system, comprising: a cover defining an opening and forming a pocket; a headrest hood operatively coupled to the cover and configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle; an armor assembly installable in the cover, wherein the cover and the armor system have nesting perimeter profiles; and a backer partially installable in the cover, the backer including a protruding portion that extends out of the cover.
12 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover and the backer have nesting perimeter profiles.
13 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a top curved portion.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/504,686 filed on May 26, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/579,261 filed on Aug. 28, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/605,271 filed on Dec. 1, 2023, each of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for any purpose. FIELD The present disclosure relates to ballistic systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to ballistic systems for vehicles. BACKGROUND The present disclosure pertains to an innovative ballistic armor panel designed to enhance personal protection against ballistic threats. Ballistic armor panels play a crucial role in safeguarding individuals from the impact of projectiles by absorbing and dissipating kinetic energy. The disclosure focuses on optimizing the composition, structure, and materials of the armor panel to achieve superior ballistic resistance while ensuring flexibility and reduced weight. The panel's advanced design not only enhances protective capabilities but also facilitates practical deployment in real world scenarios. SUMMARY In various embodiments, a ballistic system may comprise a cover, a headrest hood, an armor assembly and a backer. The cover may define an opening and form a pocket. The headrest hood may be operatively coupled to the cover. The headrest hood may be configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle. The armor assembly may be installable in the cover. The backer may be partially installable in the cover. The backer may include a protruding portion that extends out of the cover. In various embodiments, the cover may be made of 1000 denier nylon. The cover may comprise a front and a back. The cover may include a mole array of the front of the cover. The back may contact a back of the vehicle seat in response to the ballistic seat backer being installed in the vehicle. The cover may be sized such that it provides ballistic coverage for the headrest of the vehicle. The cover may have a top curved portion In various embodiments, the headrest hood may be made of a 4 way stretch nylon material. The backer may be a rigid backer or a semi rigid backer (e.g., plastic). The protruding portion of the backer may be sized to install in a rear pocket of a vehicle seat. In various embodiments, the ballistic system may further comprise a handle. The handle may be operatively coupled to the backer. In various embodiments, the armor system may include a plurality of unidirectional aramid or polyethylene ballistic laminate sheets. The armor system may also include one or more woven aramid fabric sheets. In various embodiments, the cover and the armor system may have nesting perimeter profiles. In this regard, the armor system may have the same general perimeter shape as the cover but may be slightly smaller so that the armor system can be installed within the pocket defined by the cover. Similarly, the cover and the backer have nesting perimeter profiles. In this regard, the backer may have the same general perimeter shape as the cover but may be slightly smaller so that the backer can be installed within the pocket defined by the cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The subject matter of the present disclosure is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. A more complete understanding of the present disclosure, however, may best be obtained by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the drawing figures, wherein like numerals denote like elements. FIG. 1 illustrates a first view of a vehicle door defining a ballistic region, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 2 illustrates a second view of a vehicle door including ballistic material, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 3 illustrates a view of a vehicle door interior volume, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 4 is a first view of a ballistic seat panel, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 5 is a second view of a ballistic seat panel, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 6 is a first view of a ballistic insert, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 7 is a second view of a ballistic insert, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 8 is a ballistic seat panel guide, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view an armor system deployed inside a vehicle, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 10 is a first view of an armor system deployed on a vehicle, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 11 is a second view of an armor system deployed on a vehicle, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 12 is a third view of an armor system deployed on a vehicle, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 13 is a detailed view of an armor system deployed on a vehicle, in accordance with various embodiments. FIG. 14 is an example ballistic layup, in accor