US20150276354A1 - Overpressure wave absorption - Google Patents
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- Various vehicular or stationary enclosures are designed to protect occupants from injury due to an explosion adjacent the enclosures.
- these enclosures incorporate armor (e.g., iron plate, rolled steel, and synthetic materials such as para-aramid synthetic fiber, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and various ceramics, or any combination thereof) to achieve the desired level of protection.
- the type and thickness of the armor is often chosen to protect occupants from an expected maximum explosion energy.
- the primary and echoed waves can reinforce one another and create greater overpressure waves that can further injure the occupants of the enclosures by causing damages to soft tissues (e.g., brain concussions). Further, the overpressure waves may also cause rapid changes in the enclosure outer bounds that are in contact with the occupants, which can further injure the occupants. Injuries such as broken bones may occur by due to a rapid change in the user's position adjacent the enclosure outer bounds.
- Implementations described and claimed herein address the foregoing problems by providing an overpressure wave absorbing system with a deflectable planar layer with a matrix of deflectable protrusions extending there from having greater than fifty percent planar surface area.
- the deflectable planar layer with the matrix of deflectable protrusions may absorb a portion of an incoming overpressure wave and reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on a protective layer and/or reflected from the protective layer.
- deflectable planar layer with a matrix of deflectable protrusions extending there from having greater than fifty percent planar surface area between a protective layer and an expected source of an incoming overpressure wave.
- the deflectable planar layer with the matrix of deflectable protrusions may absorb a portion of the incoming overpressure wave and reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on the protective layer and/or reflected from the protective layer.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an example armored vehicle equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example armored vehicle equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an example armored vehicle covered by netting equipped with overpressure absorbing material.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an example fixed structure equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example fixed structure equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of an example overpressure absorbing panel.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an elevation view of an example overpressure absorbing panel.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a plan view of an example overpressure absorbing panel.
- FIG. 9 is a graph illustrating the effect of overpressure absorbing material on both pressure waves transmitted through the pressure absorbing material and pressure waves transmitted reflected from the pressure absorbing material.
- FIG. 10 illustrates example operations for using overpressure absorbing material on an exterior surface of an enclosure.
- FIG. 11 illustrates example operations for using overpressure absorbing material on an interior surface of an enclosure.
- BOP Blast overpressure
- the overpressure absorbing material disclosed herein is directed at cushioning, dissipating, and/or absorbing BOP.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an example armored vehicle 102 equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material (e.g., panel 104 ).
- the overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the vehicle 102 on the outside of armor 106 or other protective layer.
- the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of an incoming pressure wave 110 from the explosion 108 .
- the overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of the pressure wave 110 against the vehicle 102 and may prevent the incoming pressure wave 110 from penetrating the vehicle 102 in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the vehicle's occupants by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from the explosion 108 .
- a similar combination of armor 106 and panel 104 may be used to protect occupants within a stationary enclosure that is at risk of adjacent exterior explosions (see e.g., FIG. 4 ).
- vehicle 102 is depicted as a particular land vehicle, use of the overpressure absorbing material on other land vehicles (e.g., tanks, trains, civilian cars and trucks, etc.) and other vehicle types (e.g., aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, etc.) is contemplated herein.
- vehicle 102 is an individual person, while the armor 106 is the person's skin and/or body armor.
- the overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the explosion 108 .
- the shock absorbing panels include one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard to FIGS. 6-8 .
- the arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by the incoming pressure wave 110 , as illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 1 is not drawn to scale.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example armored vehicle 202 equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material (e.g., panels 204 , 205 ).
- the overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the vehicle 202 on the inside of armor 206 or other protective layer.
- the energy of the explosion including impact of projectiles may breach the vehicle 202 (see breach 212 ).
- the vehicle 202 may already be breached by previous damage, or an open door or window.
- a pressure wave 210 from the explosion 208 enters the vehicle 202 via the breach 212 (or other opening) and may resonate within the vehicle 202 , causing injury to the vehicle's occupants.
- the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of the pressure wave 210 , preventing a significant magnitude of the pressure wave 210 from being reflected off the interior walls of the vehicle 202 , resonating within the vehicle 202 , and causing injury to the vehicle's occupants, by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from the explosion 208 .
- reflected pressure waves within the vehicle 202 are absorbed rather than being reinforced.
- the magnitude of the explosion especially combined with relatively weak armor 206 , may transmit through the armor 206 by deflection of the armor 206 without breach 212 or other opening.
- vehicle 202 is depicted as a particular land vehicle, use of the overpressure absorbing material on other land vehicles (e.g., tanks, trains, civilian cars and trucks, etc.) and other vehicle types (e.g., aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, etc.) is contemplated herein.
- vehicle 202 is an individual person, while the armor 206 is the person's skin and/or body armor.
- a similar combination of armor 206 and panel 204 may be used to protect occupants within a stationary enclosure that is fully or partially sealed and that is at risk of adjacent explosions (see e.g., FIG. 5 ). Further, the interior overpressure absorbing panels 204 , 205 for absorbing pressure waves within the vehicle 202 may be combined with exterior overpressure absorbing panels (see e.g., panel 104 of FIG. 1 ) for reducing the possibility of a breach into the vehicle 202 and/or reducing pressure wave transmission through the armor 206 .
- the overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the explosion 208 .
- the overpressure absorbing material includes one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard to FIGS. 6-8 .
- the arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by the pressure wave 210 , as illustrated in FIG. 2 , or one or more reflected pressure waves within the vehicle 202 (not shown).
- FIG. 2 is not drawn to scale.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an example armored vehicle 302 covered by netting 314 (or tent 314 ) equipped with overpressure absorbing material 304 .
- the netting 314 or other protective layer surrounds the vehicle 302 a distance away from the vehicle (e.g., 5-10 feet).
- the netting 314 catches and triggers incoming rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) or other airborne explosives directed at the vehicle 302 prior to impacting the vehicle 302 .
- RPGs rocket propelled grenades
- explosion 308 occurs a distance away from the vehicle 302 rather than immediately adjacent the vehicle 302 . This reduces the potential of damage to the vehicle 302 and/or its occupants caused by shrapnel impacts and/or pressure wave impacts triggered by the explosion 308 .
- the netting 314 takes the form of a tubular or other metal or plastic framework with netting spanning distances between the metal framework.
- the netting has multiple metallic components within its span that trigger the incoming RPGs or other airborne explosives directed at the vehicle 302 prior to impacting the vehicle 302 .
- the overpressure absorbing material 304 is applied to the inside of the netting 314 . In other implementations, the overpressure absorbing material 304 is applied to the outside of the netting 314 .
- a breach 312 forms in the netting 314 and the overpressure absorbing material 304 absorbs a large portion of an incoming pressure wave 310 from the explosion 308 .
- a pressure wave 316 that continues through the netting 314 is significantly reduced in magnitude from the initial pressure wave 310 .
- the overpressure absorbing material 304 reduces the magnitude of the pressure wave (i.e., moving from pressure wave 310 to pressure wave 316 ) against the vehicle 302 and may prevent the incoming pressure wave 316 from penetrating the vehicle 302 in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the vehicle's occupants by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from the explosion 308 .
- a similar combination of netting 314 , overpressure absorbing material 304 , and/or armor may be used to protect occupants within a stationary enclosure that is at risk of adjacent exterior explosions (see e.g., FIG. 4 ).
- vehicle 302 is depicted as a particular land vehicle, use of the overpressure absorbing material on other land vehicles (e.g., tanks, trains, civilian cars and trucks, etc.) and other vehicle types (e.g., aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, etc.) is contemplated herein.
- vehicle 302 is an individual person and the netting 314 or other protective layer surrounds the individual person.
- the overpressure absorbing material 304 is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the explosion 308 .
- the shock absorbing material 304 includes one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard to FIGS. 6-8 .
- the arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse and/or fracture when impinged upon by the incoming pressure wave 310 , as illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 3 is not drawn to scale.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an example fixed structure 418 equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material (e.g., panel 404 ).
- the fixed structure 418 may be a home, business, military installation, or other building or series of buildings.
- the overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the structure 418 on the outside of wall 406 (which could be reinforced (e.g., armored) to protect against incoming projectiles or explosions) or other protective layer.
- wall 406 which could be reinforced (e.g., armored) to protect against incoming projectiles or explosions
- the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of an incoming pressure wave 410 from the explosion 408 .
- the overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of the pressure wave 410 against the structure 418 and may prevent the incoming pressure wave 410 from penetrating the structure 418 in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the structure's occupants by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from the explosion 408 .
- a similar combination of wall 406 and panel 404 may be used to protect occupants within a mobile enclosure (e.g., a vehicle) that is at risk of adjacent exterior explosions (see e.g., FIG. 1 ).
- the overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the explosion 408 .
- the shock absorbing panels include one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard to FIGS. 6 8 .
- the arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by the incoming pressure wave 410 , as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 4 is not drawn to scale.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example fixed structure 518 equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material (e.g., panels 504 , 505 ).
- the fixed structure 518 may be a home, business, military installation, or other building or series of buildings.
- the overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the fixed structure 518 on the inside of walls 506 (which could be reinforced (e.g., armored) to protect against incoming projectiles or explosions) or other protective layers.
- an incoming RPG or other airborne explosive directed at the structure 518 causes an explosion 508 adjacent the structure 518 , the energy of the explosion, including impact of projectiles may breach the structure 518 (see breach 512 ). Further, the structure 518 may already be breached by previous damage, or an open door or window.
- a pressure wave 510 from the explosion 508 enters the structure 518 via the breach 512 (or other opening) and may resonate within the structure 518 , causing injury to the structure's occupants.
- the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of the pressure wave 510 , preventing a significant magnitude of the pressure wave 510 from being reflected off the interior walls of the structure 518 , resonating within the structure 518 , and causing injury to the structure's occupants, by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from the explosion 508 .
- reflected pressure waves within the structure 518 are absorbed rather than being reinforced.
- the magnitude of the explosion especially combined with relatively weak walls 506 , may transmit through the walls 506 by deflection of the walls 506 without breach 512 or other opening.
- a similar combination of walls 506 and panels 504 , 505 may be used to protect occupants within a mobile enclosure (e.g., a vehicle) that is fully or partially sealed and that is at risk of adjacent explosions (see e.g., FIG. 2 ). Further, the interior overpressure absorbing panels 504 , 505 for absorbing pressure waves within the structure 518 may be combined with exterior overpressure absorbing panels (see e.g., panel 404 of FIG. 4 ) for reducing the possibility of a breach into the structure 518 and/or reducing pressure wave transmission through the walls 506 .
- the overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the explosion 508 .
- the overpressure absorbing material includes one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard to FIGS. 6-8 .
- the arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by the pressure wave 510 , as illustrated in FIG. 5 , or one or more reflected pressure waves within the vehicle 502 (not shown).
- FIG. 5 is not drawn to scale.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of an example overpressure absorbing panel 600 .
- the shock absorbing panel 600 includes protrusions (e.g., protrusion 620 ) or support units arranged in a top matrix 622 (or array) and a bottom matrix 624 (or array).
- the protrusions are hollow and resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs.
- the top matrix 622 protrudes from an upper material sheet 626 and the bottom matrix 624 protrudes from a lower material sheet 628 .
- Opposing protrusions in each of the top matrix 622 and the bottom matrix 624 meet with and are fixedly attached to one another (e.g., via welds, such as weld 630 ).
- the surface area of each of the upper material sheet 626 and the lower material sheet 628 is at least fifty percent planar (as distinct from recessed to form the individual protrusions).
- FIG. 7 illustrates an elevation view of an example overpressure absorbing panel 700 .
- the shock absorbing panel 700 includes protrusions (e.g., protrusion 720 ) or support units arranged in a top matrix 722 (or array) and a bottom matrix 724 (or array).
- the protrusions are hollow and resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs.
- the top matrix 722 protrudes from an upper material sheet 726 and the bottom matrix 724 protrudes from a lower material sheet 728 .
- Opposing protrusions in each of the top matrix 722 and the bottom matrix 724 meet with and are fixedly attached to one another (e.g., via welds, such as weld 730 ).
- the surface area of each of the upper material sheet 726 and the lower material sheet 728 is at least fifty percent planar (as distinct from recessed to form the individual protrusions).
- FIG. 8 illustrates a plan view of an example overpressure absorbing panel 800 .
- the shock absorbing panel 800 includes protrusions (e.g., protrusion 820 ) or support units arranged in a top matrix (or array) (not shown) and a bottom matrix 824 (or array).
- the protrusions are hollow and resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs.
- the top matrix protrudes from an upper material sheet (not shown) and the bottom matrix 824 protrudes from a lower material sheet 828 .
- Opposing protrusions in each of the top matrix and the bottom matrix 824 meet with and are fixedly attached to one another (e.g., via welds, such as weld 830 ).
- the surface area of each of the upper material sheet and the lower material sheet 828 is at least fifty percent planar (as distinct from recessed to form the individual protrusions).
- each of the protrusions defines the resistive force each of the protrusions can apply.
- materials used for the overpressure absorbing panels may be generally elastically deformable under expected load conditions and will withstand numerous deformations without fracturing or suffering other breakdown impairing the function of the overpressure absorbing panels.
- the materials used for the overpressure absorbing panels are non-elastically deformable and may fracture or otherwise fail after an explosion. There materials may be replaced after an explosion.
- Example materials for the overpressure absorbing panels include thermoplastic urethane, thermoplastic elastomers, styrenic co-polymers, rubber, Dow Pellethane®, Lubrizol Estane®, DupontTM, Hytrel®, ATOFINA Pebax®, and Krayton polymers.
- the wall thickness of each protrusions may range from 5 mil to 10 mil.
- the size of each of the protrusions may range from 0.25 to 1.5 inches in diameter and 0.5 to 3.0 inches in height in a hemi-ellipsoidal implementation.
- the protrusions may be cubical, pyramidal, hemispherical, hemi-ellipsoidal, or any other shape capable of having a hollow interior volume. Other shapes may have similar dimensions as the aforementioned hemi-ellipsoidal implementation.
- the protrusions may be spaced a variety of distances from one another. An example spacing range is 0.5 to 3.0 inches.
- the overpressure absorbing panels may be manufactured using a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, laminating, etc.).
- the overpressure absorbing panels are manufactured in two halves, a first half comprises an upper material sheet with corresponding protrusions. The second half comprises the lower material sheet with corresponding protrusions. Individual protrusions of each of the two halves of the overpressure absorbing panels are then laminated, glued, or otherwise attached together.
- the overpressure absorbing panels are manufactured in one piece rather than two pieces as discussed above.
- the overpressure absorbing material may come in the form of flat or molded panels that are applied to surfaces of a vehicle, structure, or human body.
- the overpressure absorbing material may also come in a roll that is unrolled over a vehicle, structure, or human body.
- the overpressure absorbing material may also be flexible enough to conform to contours in a vehicle, structure, or human body.
- an overpressure absorbing panel according to the presently disclosed technology may include more than two matrices of protrusions stacked on top of one another (e.g., two or more overpressure absorbing panels stacked on top of one another). Still further, an overpressure absorbing panel according to the presently disclosed technology may include only one matrix of protrusions.
- FIG. 9 is a graph 900 illustrating the effect of overpressure absorbing material on both pressure waves transmitted through the pressure absorbing material and pressure waves transmitted reflected from the pressure absorbing material.
- the data of graph 900 was obtained using a test chamber that rapidly releases a pressure wave toward a bare metal panel in implementations illustrated by lines 910 , 920 and a metal panel lined with overpressure absorbing material illustrated by lines 915 , 925 .
- Line 910 is a measurement of the pressure transmitted through the bare metal panel in line with the test chamber (i.e., a shock tube).
- Line 915 is a measurement of the pressure transmitted through the same metal panel, but after having passed through overpressure absorbing material.
- Line 910 shows a peak transmitted pressure of approximately 55 psi.
- Line 915 shows a peak transmitted pressure of approximately 35 psi.
- the overpressure absorbing material reduces transmitted pressure waves through the metal panel by approximately 36%.
- the results would be as if the blast were moved farther away since the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a substantial portion of the overpressure wave front from the main blast.
- Line 920 is a measurement of the pressure reflected from the bare metal panel in line with the test chamber (i.e., a shock tube).
- Line 915 is a measurement of the pressure reflected from the same metal panel, but after having passed through overpressure absorbing material. In this implementations, the measurement is taken eight inches from the metal panel.
- Line 920 shows a peak reflected pressure of approximately 250 psi.
- Line 925 shows a peak reflected pressure of approximately 125 psi.
- the overpressure absorbing material reduces reflected pressure waves from the metal panel by approximately 50%.
- the panel covered with the overpressure absorbing material may substantially reduce or eliminate the amplifying effect of being subjected to both primary and secondary pressure waves within an enclosure.
- the overpressure absorbing material would reduce the effects of the overpressure to be as an individual within an enclosure was instead in open air.
- FIG. 10 illustrates example operations 1000 for using overpressure absorbing material on an exterior surface of an enclosure.
- the exterior surface of the enclosure may be referred to herein as a protective layer.
- a lining operation 1010 lines an exterior surface of an enclosure with an overpressure absorbing material.
- the enclosure may be a stationary structure (e.g., a home, business, or military installation) or a mobile structure (e.g., a land vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, etc.).
- the enclosure may be armored to further protect occupants of the enclosure from injury.
- all exposed exterior surfaces are lined with the overpressure absorbing material.
- only exterior surfaces most at risk are lined (e.g., the floorboard of an armored vehicle).
- the overpressure absorbing material may be placed between the exterior surface and an expected source of an overpressure wave.
- the enclosure is an individual's body and the protective layer is the individual's skin and/or body armor.
- the enclosure experiences an overpressure wave generating event adjacent the exterior surface of the enclosure.
- an explosive device e.g., an improvised explosive device (IED), RPG, mine, missile, bomb, etc.
- IED improvised explosive device
- RPG mine, missile, bomb, etc.
- the explosive device explodes in close proximity to, but not contact with the exterior surface of the enclosure.
- countermeasures e.g., a RPG screen, Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS), etc.
- CIWS Phalanx close-in weapon system
- An absorbing operation 1030 absorbs a portion of the overpressure wave using the overpressure absorbing material.
- the overpressure absorbing material deflects from the overpressure wave, distributing and absorbing energy from the overpressure wave.
- lighter armor may be used with the overpressure absorbing material as compared to armor without overpressure absorbing material.
- the overpressure absorbing material is resilient and may withstand multiple explosions. In other implementations, the overpressure absorbing material permanently deforms and is replaced after every explosion for maximum effectiveness.
- FIG. 11 illustrates example operations 1100 for using overpressure absorbing material on an interior surface of an enclosure.
- the exterior surface of the enclosure may be referred to herein as a protective layer.
- a lining operation 1140 lines an interior surface of an enclosure with an overpressure absorbing material.
- the enclosure may be stationary (e.g., a home, business, or military installation) or mobile (e.g., a land vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, etc.).
- the enclosure may be armored to further protect occupants of the enclosure from injury.
- all interior surfaces are lined with the overpressure absorbing material.
- only exposed interior surfaces and interior surfaces near occupants of the enclosure are lined. The more interior surfaces that are lined, the more effective the overpressure absorbing material is at absorbing overpressure waves being reflected and resonating within the enclosure.
- the overpressure absorbing material may be placed between the interior surface and an expected source of an overpressure wave within the enclosure.
- the enclosure experiences an overpressure wave generating event adjacent the exterior surface of the enclosure.
- an explosive device e.g., an IED, RPG, mine, missile, bomb, etc.
- the explosive device explodes in close proximity to, but not contact with the exterior surface of the enclosure.
- countermeasures e.g., a RPG screen, Phalanx CIWS, etc.
- the explosive device may cause the explosive device to explode prior to contacting the exterior surface of the enclosure, thus reducing (but not necessarily eliminating) the pressure wave incident on the exterior surface of the enclosure.
- a permitting operation 1160 permits the overpressure wave to enter the enclosure.
- Permitting operation 1160 may occur due to a breach in the exterior surface caused by impact of one or more projectiles. Further, a window and/or door of the enclosure may be open, providing a path for the overpressure wave to enter the enclosure.
- An absorbing operation 1170 absorbs a portion of the overpressure wave within the enclosure using the overpressure absorbing material.
- the overpressure absorbing material absorbs energy from the primary and/or secondary reflected overpressure waves, distributing and absorbing energy from the overpressure wave. As a result, reflections, if any, of the overpressure wave within the enclosure are substantially reduced.
- the overpressure absorbing material is resilient and may withstand multiple explosions. In other implementations, the overpressure absorbing material permanently deforms and is replaced after every explosion for maximum effectiveness.
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Abstract
Overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the exterior of an enclosure. When an explosion occurs adjacent the enclosure, the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of an incoming overpressure wave from the explosion. The overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of the overpressure wave against the enclosure and may prevent the incoming overpressure wave from penetrating the enclosure in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the enclosure's occupants. The overpressure absorbing material may also be positioned on the interior of the enclosure. The overpressure wave from the explosion may enter the enclosure via a breach or other opening and may resonate within the enclosure, causing injury to the enclosure's occupants. The interior overpressure absorbing material also prevents a significant magnitude of the overpressure wave from being reflected off the interior walls of the enclosure, resonating within the enclosure, and causing injury to the enclosure's occupants.
Description
- The present application claims benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/347,305, entitled “Protection from Overpressure Inside a Vehicle” and filed on May 21, 2010, which is specifically incorporated by reference herein for all that it discloses or teaches. The present application is further a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/113,864, entitled “Overpressure Protection” and filed on May 23, 2011, which is also specifically incorporated by reference herein for all that it discloses or teaches.
- Various vehicular or stationary enclosures are designed to protect occupants from injury due to an explosion adjacent the enclosures. Often, these enclosures incorporate armor (e.g., iron plate, rolled steel, and synthetic materials such as para-aramid synthetic fiber, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and various ceramics, or any combination thereof) to achieve the desired level of protection. The type and thickness of the armor is often chosen to protect occupants from an expected maximum explosion energy.
- However, due to the fragile nature of the human body, even when the armor is strong enough to withstand an explosion, occupants inside an enclosure may still be injured from overpressure waves transmitted through breaches in the enclosure, open windows or doors in the enclosures and/or directly through the enclosure outer bounds (e.g., through the walls, floor, ceiling, doors, windows, etc.) against air trapped within the enclosure. Many enclosures include devices to relieve this overpressure (e.g., doors that blow off or an opening with a plug that blows out of the enclosure). However, the overpressure relief devices may not have immediate effect, especially during a critical period immediately after the explosion when the overpressure waves may echo and rebound within the confines of the enclosure. The primary and echoed waves can reinforce one another and create greater overpressure waves that can further injure the occupants of the enclosures by causing damages to soft tissues (e.g., brain concussions). Further, the overpressure waves may also cause rapid changes in the enclosure outer bounds that are in contact with the occupants, which can further injure the occupants. Injuries such as broken bones may occur by due to a rapid change in the user's position adjacent the enclosure outer bounds.
- As a result, armor is often over designed to prevent any deflection and/or breach of the enclosure and prevent overpressure waves from traveling through the enclosure. However, overdesign of armor results in rapidly increasing weight and cost. As a result, present armor types and combinations are ill equipped to prevent injuries to occupants of the enclosures caused by overpressure waves and/or deflections of the enclosure within cost and weight constraints.
- Implementations described and claimed herein address the foregoing problems by providing an overpressure wave absorbing system with a deflectable planar layer with a matrix of deflectable protrusions extending there from having greater than fifty percent planar surface area. The deflectable planar layer with the matrix of deflectable protrusions may absorb a portion of an incoming overpressure wave and reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on a protective layer and/or reflected from the protective layer.
- Other implementations described and claimed herein address the foregoing problems by placing a deflectable planar layer with a matrix of deflectable protrusions extending there from having greater than fifty percent planar surface area between a protective layer and an expected source of an incoming overpressure wave. The deflectable planar layer with the matrix of deflectable protrusions may absorb a portion of the incoming overpressure wave and reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on the protective layer and/or reflected from the protective layer.
- Other implementations are also described and recited herein.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an example armored vehicle equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material. -
FIG. 2 illustrates an example armored vehicle equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an example armored vehicle covered by netting equipped with overpressure absorbing material. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an example fixed structure equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an example fixed structure equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of an example overpressure absorbing panel. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an elevation view of an example overpressure absorbing panel. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a plan view of an example overpressure absorbing panel. -
FIG. 9 is a graph illustrating the effect of overpressure absorbing material on both pressure waves transmitted through the pressure absorbing material and pressure waves transmitted reflected from the pressure absorbing material. -
FIG. 10 illustrates example operations for using overpressure absorbing material on an exterior surface of an enclosure. -
FIG. 11 illustrates example operations for using overpressure absorbing material on an interior surface of an enclosure. - Blast overpressure (BOP), also known as high energy impulse noise, is a damaging outcome of explosive detonations and firing of weapons. Exposure to BOP shock waves alone can result in injury predominantly to the hollow organ systems such as auditory, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. The overpressure absorbing material disclosed herein is directed at cushioning, dissipating, and/or absorbing BOP.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an examplearmored vehicle 102 equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material (e.g., panel 104). The overpressure absorbing material is positioned on thevehicle 102 on the outside ofarmor 106 or other protective layer. When anexplosion 108 occurs adjacent the exterior of thevehicle 102, the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of anincoming pressure wave 110 from theexplosion 108. Used in conjunction with thearmor 106, the overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of thepressure wave 110 against thevehicle 102 and may prevent theincoming pressure wave 110 from penetrating thevehicle 102 in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the vehicle's occupants by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from theexplosion 108. A similar combination ofarmor 106 andpanel 104 may be used to protect occupants within a stationary enclosure that is at risk of adjacent exterior explosions (see e.g.,FIG. 4 ). - While the
vehicle 102 is depicted as a particular land vehicle, use of the overpressure absorbing material on other land vehicles (e.g., tanks, trains, civilian cars and trucks, etc.) and other vehicle types (e.g., aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, etc.) is contemplated herein. In another implementation, thevehicle 102 is an individual person, while thearmor 106 is the person's skin and/or body armor. - The overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the
explosion 108. In one implementation, the shock absorbing panels include one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard toFIGS. 6-8 . The arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by theincoming pressure wave 110, as illustrated inFIG. 1 .FIG. 1 is not drawn to scale. -
FIG. 2 illustrates an examplearmored vehicle 202 equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material (e.g.,panels 204, 205). The overpressure absorbing material is positioned on thevehicle 202 on the inside ofarmor 206 or other protective layer. When anexplosion 208 occurs adjacent thevehicle 202, the energy of the explosion, including impact of projectiles may breach the vehicle 202 (see breach 212). Further, thevehicle 202 may already be breached by previous damage, or an open door or window. Apressure wave 210 from theexplosion 208 enters thevehicle 202 via the breach 212 (or other opening) and may resonate within thevehicle 202, causing injury to the vehicle's occupants. The overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of thepressure wave 210, preventing a significant magnitude of thepressure wave 210 from being reflected off the interior walls of thevehicle 202, resonating within thevehicle 202, and causing injury to the vehicle's occupants, by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from theexplosion 208. As a result, reflected pressure waves within thevehicle 202 are absorbed rather than being reinforced. In some implementations, the magnitude of the explosion, especially combined with relativelyweak armor 206, may transmit through thearmor 206 by deflection of thearmor 206 withoutbreach 212 or other opening. - While the
vehicle 202 is depicted as a particular land vehicle, use of the overpressure absorbing material on other land vehicles (e.g., tanks, trains, civilian cars and trucks, etc.) and other vehicle types (e.g., aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, etc.) is contemplated herein. In another implementation, thevehicle 202 is an individual person, while thearmor 206 is the person's skin and/or body armor. - A similar combination of
armor 206 andpanel 204 may be used to protect occupants within a stationary enclosure that is fully or partially sealed and that is at risk of adjacent explosions (see e.g.,FIG. 5 ). Further, the interioroverpressure absorbing panels vehicle 202 may be combined with exterior overpressure absorbing panels (see e.g.,panel 104 ofFIG. 1 ) for reducing the possibility of a breach into thevehicle 202 and/or reducing pressure wave transmission through thearmor 206. - The overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the
explosion 208. In one implementation, the overpressure absorbing material includes one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard toFIGS. 6-8 . The arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by thepressure wave 210, as illustrated inFIG. 2 , or one or more reflected pressure waves within the vehicle 202 (not shown).FIG. 2 is not drawn to scale. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an examplearmored vehicle 302 covered by netting 314 (or tent 314) equipped withoverpressure absorbing material 304. The netting 314 or other protective layer surrounds the vehicle 302 a distance away from the vehicle (e.g., 5-10 feet). The netting 314 catches and triggers incoming rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) or other airborne explosives directed at thevehicle 302 prior to impacting thevehicle 302. As a result,explosion 308 occurs a distance away from thevehicle 302 rather than immediately adjacent thevehicle 302. This reduces the potential of damage to thevehicle 302 and/or its occupants caused by shrapnel impacts and/or pressure wave impacts triggered by theexplosion 308. In one implementation, the netting 314 takes the form of a tubular or other metal or plastic framework with netting spanning distances between the metal framework. The netting has multiple metallic components within its span that trigger the incoming RPGs or other airborne explosives directed at thevehicle 302 prior to impacting thevehicle 302. - The
overpressure absorbing material 304 is applied to the inside of the netting 314. In other implementations, theoverpressure absorbing material 304 is applied to the outside of the netting 314. When theexplosion 308 occurs, abreach 312 forms in the netting 314 and theoverpressure absorbing material 304 absorbs a large portion of anincoming pressure wave 310 from theexplosion 308. Apressure wave 316 that continues through the netting 314 is significantly reduced in magnitude from theinitial pressure wave 310. - Used in conjunction with the armor on the
vehicle 302, theoverpressure absorbing material 304 reduces the magnitude of the pressure wave (i.e., moving frompressure wave 310 to pressure wave 316) against thevehicle 302 and may prevent theincoming pressure wave 316 from penetrating thevehicle 302 in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the vehicle's occupants by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from theexplosion 308. A similar combination of netting 314,overpressure absorbing material 304, and/or armor may be used to protect occupants within a stationary enclosure that is at risk of adjacent exterior explosions (see e.g.,FIG. 4 ). - While the
vehicle 302 is depicted as a particular land vehicle, use of the overpressure absorbing material on other land vehicles (e.g., tanks, trains, civilian cars and trucks, etc.) and other vehicle types (e.g., aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, etc.) is contemplated herein. In another implementation, thevehicle 302 is an individual person and the netting 314 or other protective layer surrounds the individual person. - The
overpressure absorbing material 304 is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from theexplosion 308. In one implementation, theshock absorbing material 304 includes one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard toFIGS. 6-8 . The arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse and/or fracture when impinged upon by theincoming pressure wave 310, as illustrated inFIG. 3 .FIG. 3 is not drawn to scale. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an example fixedstructure 418 equipped with exterior overpressure absorbing material (e.g., panel 404). The fixedstructure 418 may be a home, business, military installation, or other building or series of buildings. The overpressure absorbing material is positioned on thestructure 418 on the outside of wall 406 (which could be reinforced (e.g., armored) to protect against incoming projectiles or explosions) or other protective layer. When an incoming RPG or other airborne explosive directed at thestructure 418 causes anexplosion 408 adjacent the exterior of thestructure 418, the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of anincoming pressure wave 410 from theexplosion 408. Used in conjunction with thewall 406, the overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of thepressure wave 410 against thestructure 418 and may prevent theincoming pressure wave 410 from penetrating thestructure 418 in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the structure's occupants by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from theexplosion 408. A similar combination ofwall 406 andpanel 404 may be used to protect occupants within a mobile enclosure (e.g., a vehicle) that is at risk of adjacent exterior explosions (see e.g.,FIG. 1 ). - The overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the
explosion 408. In one implementation, the shock absorbing panels include one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard toFIGS. 6 8. The arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by theincoming pressure wave 410, as illustrated inFIG. 4 .FIG. 4 is not drawn to scale. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an example fixedstructure 518 equipped with interior overpressure absorbing material (e.g.,panels 504, 505). The fixedstructure 518 may be a home, business, military installation, or other building or series of buildings. The overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the fixedstructure 518 on the inside of walls 506 (which could be reinforced (e.g., armored) to protect against incoming projectiles or explosions) or other protective layers. When an incoming RPG or other airborne explosive directed at thestructure 518 causes anexplosion 508 adjacent thestructure 518, the energy of the explosion, including impact of projectiles may breach the structure 518 (see breach 512). Further, thestructure 518 may already be breached by previous damage, or an open door or window. - A
pressure wave 510 from theexplosion 508 enters thestructure 518 via the breach 512 (or other opening) and may resonate within thestructure 518, causing injury to the structure's occupants. The overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of thepressure wave 510, preventing a significant magnitude of thepressure wave 510 from being reflected off the interior walls of thestructure 518, resonating within thestructure 518, and causing injury to the structure's occupants, by deforming, absorbing, and dispersing energy from theexplosion 508. As a result, reflected pressure waves within thestructure 518 are absorbed rather than being reinforced. In some implementations, the magnitude of the explosion, especially combined with relativelyweak walls 506, may transmit through thewalls 506 by deflection of thewalls 506 withoutbreach 512 or other opening. - A similar combination of
walls 506 andpanels FIG. 2 ). Further, the interioroverpressure absorbing panels structure 518 may be combined with exterior overpressure absorbing panels (see e.g.,panel 404 ofFIG. 4 ) for reducing the possibility of a breach into thestructure 518 and/or reducing pressure wave transmission through thewalls 506. - The overpressure absorbing material is readily deformable in order to absorb the rapidly applied energy from the
explosion 508. In one implementation, the overpressure absorbing material includes one or more arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells attached to upper and lower sheets of material, as described in detail with regard toFIGS. 6-8 . The arrays of opposed hemispherical or hemi-ellipsoidal hollow cells may resiliently or non-resiliently collapse when impinged upon by thepressure wave 510, as illustrated inFIG. 5 , or one or more reflected pressure waves within the vehicle 502 (not shown).FIG. 5 is not drawn to scale. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of an exampleoverpressure absorbing panel 600. Theshock absorbing panel 600 includes protrusions (e.g., protrusion 620) or support units arranged in a top matrix 622 (or array) and a bottom matrix 624 (or array). The protrusions are hollow and resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. Thetop matrix 622 protrudes from anupper material sheet 626 and thebottom matrix 624 protrudes from alower material sheet 628. Opposing protrusions in each of thetop matrix 622 and thebottom matrix 624 meet with and are fixedly attached to one another (e.g., via welds, such as weld 630). In one implementation, the surface area of each of theupper material sheet 626 and thelower material sheet 628 is at least fifty percent planar (as distinct from recessed to form the individual protrusions). -
FIG. 7 illustrates an elevation view of an exampleoverpressure absorbing panel 700. Theshock absorbing panel 700 includes protrusions (e.g., protrusion 720) or support units arranged in a top matrix 722 (or array) and a bottom matrix 724 (or array). The protrusions are hollow and resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. Thetop matrix 722 protrudes from anupper material sheet 726 and thebottom matrix 724 protrudes from alower material sheet 728. Opposing protrusions in each of thetop matrix 722 and thebottom matrix 724 meet with and are fixedly attached to one another (e.g., via welds, such as weld 730). In one implementation, the surface area of each of theupper material sheet 726 and thelower material sheet 728 is at least fifty percent planar (as distinct from recessed to form the individual protrusions). -
FIG. 8 illustrates a plan view of an exampleoverpressure absorbing panel 800. Theshock absorbing panel 800 includes protrusions (e.g., protrusion 820) or support units arranged in a top matrix (or array) (not shown) and a bottom matrix 824 (or array). The protrusions are hollow and resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The top matrix protrudes from an upper material sheet (not shown) and thebottom matrix 824 protrudes from alower material sheet 828. Opposing protrusions in each of the top matrix and thebottom matrix 824 meet with and are fixedly attached to one another (e.g., via welds, such as weld 830). In one implementation, the surface area of each of the upper material sheet and thelower material sheet 828 is at least fifty percent planar (as distinct from recessed to form the individual protrusions). - The following specifications apply to at least the example
overpressure absorbing panels FIGS. 6-8 . At least the material, wall thickness, size, and shape of each of the protrusions defines the resistive force each of the protrusions can apply. In one implementation, materials used for the overpressure absorbing panels may be generally elastically deformable under expected load conditions and will withstand numerous deformations without fracturing or suffering other breakdown impairing the function of the overpressure absorbing panels. In other implementations, the materials used for the overpressure absorbing panels are non-elastically deformable and may fracture or otherwise fail after an explosion. There materials may be replaced after an explosion. - Example materials for the overpressure absorbing panels include thermoplastic urethane, thermoplastic elastomers, styrenic co-polymers, rubber, Dow Pellethane®, Lubrizol Estane®, Dupont™, Hytrel®, ATOFINA Pebax®, and Krayton polymers. Further, the wall thickness of each protrusions may range from 5 mil to 10 mil. Still further, the size of each of the protrusions may range from 0.25 to 1.5 inches in diameter and 0.5 to 3.0 inches in height in a hemi-ellipsoidal implementation. Further yet, the protrusions may be cubical, pyramidal, hemispherical, hemi-ellipsoidal, or any other shape capable of having a hollow interior volume. Other shapes may have similar dimensions as the aforementioned hemi-ellipsoidal implementation. Still further, the protrusions may be spaced a variety of distances from one another. An example spacing range is 0.5 to 3.0 inches.
- The overpressure absorbing panels may be manufactured using a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., blow molding, thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, laminating, etc.). In one implementation, the overpressure absorbing panels are manufactured in two halves, a first half comprises an upper material sheet with corresponding protrusions. The second half comprises the lower material sheet with corresponding protrusions. Individual protrusions of each of the two halves of the overpressure absorbing panels are then laminated, glued, or otherwise attached together. In another implementation, the overpressure absorbing panels are manufactured in one piece rather than two pieces as discussed above. The overpressure absorbing material may come in the form of flat or molded panels that are applied to surfaces of a vehicle, structure, or human body. The overpressure absorbing material may also come in a roll that is unrolled over a vehicle, structure, or human body. The overpressure absorbing material may also be flexible enough to conform to contours in a vehicle, structure, or human body.
- Further, an overpressure absorbing panel according to the presently disclosed technology may include more than two matrices of protrusions stacked on top of one another (e.g., two or more overpressure absorbing panels stacked on top of one another). Still further, an overpressure absorbing panel according to the presently disclosed technology may include only one matrix of protrusions.
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FIG. 9 is agraph 900 illustrating the effect of overpressure absorbing material on both pressure waves transmitted through the pressure absorbing material and pressure waves transmitted reflected from the pressure absorbing material. The data ofgraph 900 was obtained using a test chamber that rapidly releases a pressure wave toward a bare metal panel in implementations illustrated bylines lines -
Line 910 is a measurement of the pressure transmitted through the bare metal panel in line with the test chamber (i.e., a shock tube).Line 915 is a measurement of the pressure transmitted through the same metal panel, but after having passed through overpressure absorbing material.Line 910 shows a peak transmitted pressure of approximately 55 psi.Line 915 shows a peak transmitted pressure of approximately 35 psi. As a result, the overpressure absorbing material reduces transmitted pressure waves through the metal panel by approximately 36%. - In an implementation where the panel covered with the overpressure absorbing material is properly interposed between an explosive blast and an individual, the results would be as if the blast were moved farther away since the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a substantial portion of the overpressure wave front from the main blast.
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Line 920 is a measurement of the pressure reflected from the bare metal panel in line with the test chamber (i.e., a shock tube).Line 915 is a measurement of the pressure reflected from the same metal panel, but after having passed through overpressure absorbing material. In this implementations, the measurement is taken eight inches from the metal panel.Line 920 shows a peak reflected pressure of approximately 250 psi.Line 925 shows a peak reflected pressure of approximately 125 psi. As a result, the overpressure absorbing material reduces reflected pressure waves from the metal panel by approximately 50%. - In an implementation where the panel covered with the overpressure absorbing material may substantially reduce or eliminate the amplifying effect of being subjected to both primary and secondary pressure waves within an enclosure. In one implementation, the overpressure absorbing material would reduce the effects of the overpressure to be as an individual within an enclosure was instead in open air.
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FIG. 10 illustratesexample operations 1000 for using overpressure absorbing material on an exterior surface of an enclosure. The exterior surface of the enclosure may be referred to herein as a protective layer. Alining operation 1010 lines an exterior surface of an enclosure with an overpressure absorbing material. The enclosure may be a stationary structure (e.g., a home, business, or military installation) or a mobile structure (e.g., a land vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, etc.). The enclosure may be armored to further protect occupants of the enclosure from injury. In various implementations, all exposed exterior surfaces are lined with the overpressure absorbing material. In other implementations, only exterior surfaces most at risk are lined (e.g., the floorboard of an armored vehicle). The overpressure absorbing material may be placed between the exterior surface and an expected source of an overpressure wave. In one implementation, the enclosure is an individual's body and the protective layer is the individual's skin and/or body armor. - In an experiencing
operation 1020, the enclosure experiences an overpressure wave generating event adjacent the exterior surface of the enclosure. In some implementations, an explosive device (e.g., an improvised explosive device (IED), RPG, mine, missile, bomb, etc.) impacts the exterior surface of the enclosure and explodes. In other implementations, the explosive device explodes in close proximity to, but not contact with the exterior surface of the enclosure. For example, countermeasures (e.g., a RPG screen, Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS), etc.) may cause the explosive device to explode prior to contacting the exterior surface of the enclosure, thus reducing (but not necessarily eliminating) the pressure wave incident on the exterior surface of the enclosure. - An absorbing
operation 1030 absorbs a portion of the overpressure wave using the overpressure absorbing material. The overpressure absorbing material deflects from the overpressure wave, distributing and absorbing energy from the overpressure wave. As a result, lighter armor may be used with the overpressure absorbing material as compared to armor without overpressure absorbing material. In some implementations, the overpressure absorbing material is resilient and may withstand multiple explosions. In other implementations, the overpressure absorbing material permanently deforms and is replaced after every explosion for maximum effectiveness. -
FIG. 11 illustratesexample operations 1100 for using overpressure absorbing material on an interior surface of an enclosure. The exterior surface of the enclosure may be referred to herein as a protective layer. Alining operation 1140 lines an interior surface of an enclosure with an overpressure absorbing material. The enclosure may be stationary (e.g., a home, business, or military installation) or mobile (e.g., a land vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, etc.). The enclosure may be armored to further protect occupants of the enclosure from injury. In various implementations, all interior surfaces are lined with the overpressure absorbing material. In other implementations, only exposed interior surfaces and interior surfaces near occupants of the enclosure are lined. The more interior surfaces that are lined, the more effective the overpressure absorbing material is at absorbing overpressure waves being reflected and resonating within the enclosure. The overpressure absorbing material may be placed between the interior surface and an expected source of an overpressure wave within the enclosure. - In an experiencing
operation 1150, the enclosure experiences an overpressure wave generating event adjacent the exterior surface of the enclosure. In some implementations, an explosive device (e.g., an IED, RPG, mine, missile, bomb, etc.) impacts the exterior surface of the enclosure and explodes. In other implementations, the explosive device explodes in close proximity to, but not contact with the exterior surface of the enclosure. For example, countermeasures (e.g., a RPG screen, Phalanx CIWS, etc.) may cause the explosive device to explode prior to contacting the exterior surface of the enclosure, thus reducing (but not necessarily eliminating) the pressure wave incident on the exterior surface of the enclosure. - A permitting
operation 1160 permits the overpressure wave to enter the enclosure. Permittingoperation 1160 may occur due to a breach in the exterior surface caused by impact of one or more projectiles. Further, a window and/or door of the enclosure may be open, providing a path for the overpressure wave to enter the enclosure. An absorbingoperation 1170 absorbs a portion of the overpressure wave within the enclosure using the overpressure absorbing material. The overpressure absorbing material absorbs energy from the primary and/or secondary reflected overpressure waves, distributing and absorbing energy from the overpressure wave. As a result, reflections, if any, of the overpressure wave within the enclosure are substantially reduced. In some implementations, the overpressure absorbing material is resilient and may withstand multiple explosions. In other implementations, the overpressure absorbing material permanently deforms and is replaced after every explosion for maximum effectiveness. - The above specification, examples, and data provide a complete description of the structure and use of exemplary embodiments of the invention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims hereinafter appended. Furthermore, structural features of the different embodiments may be combined in yet another embodiment without departing from the recited claims.
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1. An overpressure wave absorbing system comprising:
a first deflectable planar layer with a first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein, wherein the first deflectable planar layer has substantially greater than fifty percent planar surface area from which the first matrix of deflectable protrusions protrude, and wherein the overpressure wave absorbing system is configured to absorb a portion of an incoming overpressure wave by deflecting in response to the overpressure wave.
2. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a second deflectable planar layer with a second matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein, wherein the second deflectable planar layer has substantially greater than fifty percent planar surface area from which the second matrix of deflectable protrusions protrude, and wherein at least one deflectable protrusion of the second matrix of deflectable protrusions is attached to an opposing deflectable protrusion of the first matrix of deflectable protrusions.
3. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , further configured to reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on a protective layer oriented on a side of the overpressure wave absorbing system opposite the incoming overpressure wave.
4. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , further configured to reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave reflected from a protective layer oriented on a side of the overpressure wave absorbing system opposite the incoming overpressure wave.
5. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a protective layer attached to the first deflectable planar layer.
6. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a protective layer offset a distance from the first deflectable planar layer.
7. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , wherein the magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on a protective layer oriented on a side of the overpressure wave absorbing system opposite the incoming overpressure wave is reduced by at least twenty percent.
8. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a protective layer oriented adjacent the overpressure wave absorbing system on a side opposite the incoming overpressure wave.
9. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 8 , wherein the protective layer is one or more of armor on an armored vehicle, body armor on an individual, a wall of a fixed structure, an individual's skin, and a wall of a partially-sealed enclosure.
10. The overpressure wave absorbing system of claim 1 , wherein the deflectable protrusions protruding from the first deflectable planar layer have a height to diameter ratio of greater than about 2:1.
11. A method of absorbing an overpressure wave comprising:
placing a first deflectable planar layer with a first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein between a protective layer and an expected source of an incoming overpressure wave, wherein the first deflectable planar layer has substantially greater than fifty percent planar surface area from which the first matrix of deflectable protrusions protrude, and wherein the first deflectable planar layer with the first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein is configured to absorb a portion of an incoming overpressure wave by deflecting in response to the overpressure wave.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:
placing a second deflectable planar layer with a second matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein adjacent the first deflectable planar layer with the first matrix of deflectable protrusion formed therein, wherein the second deflectable planar layer has substantially greater than fifty percent planar surface area from which the first matrix of deflectable protrusions protrude, and wherein at least one deflectable protrusion of the second matrix of deflectable protrusions is attached to an opposing deflectable protrusion of the first matrix of deflectable protrusions.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the first deflectable planar layer with the first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein is further configured to reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on a protective layer oriented on a side of the overpressure wave absorbing system opposite the incoming overpressure wave.
14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the first deflectable planar layer with the first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein is further configured to reduce a magnitude of the overpressure wave reflected from a protective layer oriented on a side of the overpressure wave absorbing system opposite the incoming overpressure wave.
15. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:
attaching a protective layer to the first deflectable planar layer.
16. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:
attaching a protective layer an offset distance from the first deflectable planar layer.
17. The method of claim 11 , wherein the magnitude of the overpressure wave incident on a protective layer oriented on a side of the first deflectable planar layer with the first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein opposite the incoming overpressure wave is reduced by at least twenty percent.
18. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:
orienting a protective layer adjacent the first deflectable planar layer with the first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein on a side opposite the incoming overpressure wave.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the protective layer is one or more of armor on an armored vehicle, body armor on an individual, a wall of a fixed structure, an individual's skin, and a wall of a partially-sealed enclosure.
20. The method of claim 11 , wherein the deflectable protrusions protruding from the first deflectable planar layer have a height to diameter ratio of greater than about 2:1.
21. An overpressure wave absorbing system comprising:
a first deflectable planar layer with a first matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein, wherein the first deflectable planar layer has substantially greater than fifty percent planar surface area from which the first matrix of deflectable protrusions protrude; and
a second deflectable planar layer with a second matrix of deflectable protrusions formed therein, wherein the second deflectable planar layer has substantially greater than fifty percent planar surface area from which the second matrix of deflectable protrusions protrude, wherein at least one deflectable protrusion of the second matrix of deflectable protrusions is attached to an opposing deflectable protrusion of the first matrix of deflectable protrusions, and wherein the overpressure wave absorbing system is configured to absorb a portion of an incoming overpressure wave by deflecting in response to the overpressure wave.
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