Non-metallic armor article and method of manufacture

摘要

A non-metallic armor article comprises a pultruded housing defining at least one cavity. A plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets are at least partially enclosed in the cavity and held in suspension independently within the cavity. The pultruded housing is engaged with the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets by being secured to one or more of the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing a ballistic laminate in an at least partially curved formation, comprising:
engaging a ballistic laminate assembly with a tray of an inner portion of a forming mandrel; winding the ballistic laminate assembly at least partially around the tray of the inner portion of the forming mandrel; and coupling an outer portion to the tray of the inner portion such that the ballistic laminate assembly is positioned between the outer portion and the tray of the inner portion.