WO2010138704A1 - Structure for integrating soldier system electronics with body armor - Google Patents

Structure for integrating soldier system electronics with body armor Download PDF

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WO2010138704A1
WO2010138704A1 PCT/US2010/036383 US2010036383W WO2010138704A1 WO 2010138704 A1 WO2010138704 A1 WO 2010138704A1 US 2010036383 W US2010036383 W US 2010036383W WO 2010138704 A1 WO2010138704 A1 WO 2010138704A1
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Eric C. Hoenes
Michael Mcleroy
Allister Mcneish
Alvaro Lewin
Kenneth Grove
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/02—Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics

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  • the present invention relates to body armor and more particularly to structures for integrating electronic systems with body armor. 2. Brief Description of Prior Developments.
  • Warf ⁇ ghters are currently encumbered by numerous individual electronic devices, including radios, GPS systems and mobile computers. These devices duplicate displays, input/output devices and power supplies, environmental enclosures and each has its own set of batteries, adding to the weight to be carried by the soldier. Conventionally components are placed in outer pockets, or attached to the load bearing equipment.
  • Disadvantages of the prior art may include the fact that the outer pockets become cluttered, that movements may be inhibited or restricted by dangling or otherwise exposed parts, and that those parts may be more likely to be damaged in combat and by harsh environments.
  • components are integrated into soldier body armor protecting them against damage, minimizing package weight and protecting them from the environment. More particularly, in this way the electronics do not add to the existing encumberance of the armor and save weight by dispensing with individual enclosures.
  • FIG 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the integrated operational tactical vest (IOTV) of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an encoded perspective view of the IOTV shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the rear panel of the IOTV shown in Figure 1;
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an alternate preferred embodiment of the vest of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a front elevational view of a side panel of the vest shown in figure 4. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
  • the IOTV 10 includes a ballistic resistant front panel 12 and rear panel 14 and a side panel 16 and an opposite side panel (not shown).
  • the preferred material from which the ballistic resistant panel is made is a silicon carbon ceramic composite armor which is available from BAE Systems, Security and Survivability group located in Phoenix Arizona.
  • suitable potential materials would include a soft, flexible aramid (available as Goldflex Honeywell, GA 2010 Honeywell, GN 21 15 KM2, 600-dn plain weave KM2, 850-dn, style 705); a soft, flexible polyethylene (available as DSM SB21 DSM SB31 DSM SB61 Honeywell, SA 1211 Honeywell, SA 31 13 Honeywell, SA 3118 Spectra 1000, 215-dn, style 945 Spectra 1000, 215-dn, style 955 Spectra 1000, 375-dn, style 960 Spectra 2000, 180-dn, style 1711); a rigid aramid (available as GV 2016 Honeywell, GV-21 12 1000-dn T-Flex(PP) KM2, 850-dn, ' neoprene coated Barrday, style 1013 Kevlar w/ ARG film); rigid polyethylene (available as Dyneema, HB2 Dyneema, HB25 Dyneema, HB26
  • the IOTV also includes an exterior camouflaged fabric cover 19.
  • the rear panel includes connectors 20, power plugs as at 24, a multifunction RF system (MF/RF) 26 including a radio transmitter and receiver for ground and satellite communications which also include a jammer, a single board computer (SBC) 28, a multi-function input/output board (MF I/O board) 34, a power management unit 36, and a navigation system 38 with Global Positioning System (GPS) 38 capability and an lnertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for GPS disciplined navigation.
  • MF/RF multifunction RF system
  • SBC single board computer
  • MF I/O board multi-function input/output board
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • IMU lnertial Measurement Unit
  • the alternative preferred embodiment of the vest of this invention includes a ballistic resistant front panel 40, rear panel 43 and opposed side panels 44 and 45.
  • the side panel 44 includes connectors 48 and 50.
  • the connectors are preferably Souriau 85TA Series connectors.
  • the side panel 44 also includes multi-function radio frequency (RF) System (MF/RF) 56 including a radio transmitter and receiver for ground and satellite communications which also include a jammer, single board computer (SBC) 58, multi-function input/output board (MF I/O board) board 60, power management unit 62, navigation system 38 with Global Positioning System (GPS) capability and an lnertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for GPS disciplined navigation, and power plugs as at plug 66.
  • RF radio frequency
  • SBC single board computer
  • MF I/O board multi-function input/output board
  • IMU lnertial Measurement Unit
  • the vest of the present invention the components are secured and protected and do not inhibit or restrict movement. Since the inertial measurement unit is better coupled to the wearer, it is subject to less noise and more directly reflects the wearer's movements. Battery duplication is limited and multiple environmental enclosures eliminated, saving weight and power.

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Abstract

In the structure for providing protection for the human body from ballistic projectiles which includes one or more ballistic resistant panels overlying at least a portion of the body, wherein the improvement comprising one or more electronic devices integrated into at least one of the ballistic resistant panels.

Description

STRUCTURE FOR INTEGRATING SOLDIER SYSTEM ELECTRONICS WITH
BODY ARMOR
Cross Reference to Related Applications
This application claims priority from U.S. Application Serial No. 61/181,777 filed May 28, 2009, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Background of the Invention 1. Field of the Invention.
The present invention relates to body armor and more particularly to structures for integrating electronic systems with body armor. 2. Brief Description of Prior Developments.
Warfϊghters are currently encumbered by numerous individual electronic devices, including radios, GPS systems and mobile computers. These devices duplicate displays, input/output devices and power supplies, environmental enclosures and each has its own set of batteries, adding to the weight to be carried by the soldier. Conventionally components are placed in outer pockets, or attached to the load bearing equipment.
Disadvantages of the prior art may include the fact that the outer pockets become cluttered, that movements may be inhibited or restricted by dangling or otherwise exposed parts, and that those parts may be more likely to be damaged in combat and by harsh environments.
Efforts have been made to provide increased sensing, signal processing and other capability to aid warfighters while minimizing the duplications of capabilities and batteries to reduce the soldier's burden. A need still exists, however, to provide soldier system data processing, communications, navigation, situational awareness, command and control, and other capabilities at reduced weight and with minimum encumberance and without constraining the wearer's movements.
Summary of Invention
According to the present invention components are integrated into soldier body armor protecting them against damage, minimizing package weight and protecting them from the environment. More particularly, in this way the electronics do not add to the existing encumberance of the armor and save weight by dispensing with individual enclosures.
Brief Description of the Drawings
The present invention is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the integrated operational tactical vest (IOTV) of the present invention;
Figure 2 is an encoded perspective view of the IOTV shown in Figure 1 ;
Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the rear panel of the IOTV shown in Figure 1;
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an alternate preferred embodiment of the vest of the present invention; and
Figure 5 is a front elevational view of a side panel of the vest shown in figure 4. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
Referring to Figures 1-3, the IOTV 10 includes a ballistic resistant front panel 12 and rear panel 14 and a side panel 16 and an opposite side panel (not shown). The preferred material from which the ballistic resistant panel is made is a silicon carbon ceramic composite armor which is available from BAE Systems, Security and Survivability group located in Phoenix Arizona. In addition other materials suitable potential materials would include a soft, flexible aramid (available as Goldflex Honeywell, GA 2010 Honeywell, GN 21 15 KM2, 600-dn plain weave KM2, 850-dn, style 705); a soft, flexible polyethylene (available as DSM SB21 DSM SB31 DSM SB61 Honeywell, SA 1211 Honeywell, SA 31 13 Honeywell, SA 3118 Spectra 1000, 215-dn, style 945 Spectra 1000, 215-dn, style 955 Spectra 1000, 375-dn, style 960 Spectra 2000, 180-dn, style 1711); a rigid aramid (available as GV 2016 Honeywell, GV-21 12 1000-dn T-Flex(PP) KM2, 850-dn,' neoprene coated Barrday, style 1013 Kevlar w/ ARG film); rigid polyethylene (available as Dyneema, HB2 Dyneema, HB25 Dyneema, HB26 Dyneema, HB50/51 Dyneema, X32 Honeywell, SR-1214 Honeywell, SR-3124 Honeywell, SR-3130 BAE Systems, Tensylon Gen II BAE Systems, Tensylon Gen IV); and a rigid glass fiber (available as Unidirectional E- glass, Polystrand Hyper Tex 3Tex). The IOTV also includes an exterior camouflaged fabric cover 19. The rear panel includes connectors 20, power plugs as at 24, a multifunction RF system (MF/RF) 26 including a radio transmitter and receiver for ground and satellite communications which also include a jammer, a single board computer (SBC) 28, a multi-function input/output board (MF I/O board) 34, a power management unit 36, and a navigation system 38 with Global Positioning System (GPS) 38 capability and an lnertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for GPS disciplined navigation.
Referring to Figure 4, the alternative preferred embodiment of the vest of this invention includes a ballistic resistant front panel 40, rear panel 43 and opposed side panels 44 and 45.
Referring to Figure 5, the side panel 44 includes connectors 48 and 50. The connectors are preferably Souriau 85TA Series connectors. The side panel 44 also includes multi-function radio frequency (RF) System (MF/RF) 56 including a radio transmitter and receiver for ground and satellite communications which also include a jammer, single board computer (SBC) 58, multi-function input/output board (MF I/O board) board 60, power management unit 62, navigation system 38 with Global Positioning System (GPS) capability and an lnertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for GPS disciplined navigation, and power plugs as at plug 66.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the vest of the present invention the components are secured and protected and do not inhibit or restrict movement. Since the inertial measurement unit is better coupled to the wearer, it is subject to less noise and more directly reflects the wearer's movements. Battery duplication is limited and multiple environmental enclosures eliminated, saving weight and power.
While the present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments of the various figures, it is to be understood that other similar embodiments may be used or modifications and additions may be made to the described embodiment for performing the same function of the present invention without deviating therefrom. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited to any single embodiment, but rather construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the recitation of the appended claims.

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Claims What is claimed is:
1. In the structure for providing protection for the human body from ballistic projectiles comprising one or more ballistic resistant panels overlying at least a portion of said body, wherein the improvement comprising one or more electronic devices integrated into at least one of said ballistic resistant panels.
2. The structure of claim 1 wherein the panels are rigid.
3. The structure of claim 1 which includes a multi-function radio frequency (RF) system.
4. The structure of claim 1 which includes an integrated power system.
5. The structure of claim 1 which includes a single board computer (SBC).
6. The structure of claim 1 which includes a multi-function input/output board (MF 1/0 board).
7. The structure of claim 1 which includes a power management unit.
8. The structure of claim 1 which includes a navigation system.
9. The structure of claim 1 which has a camouflaged cover.
10. A structure for providing protection for the human body from ballistic projectiles comprising: a ballistic resistant front panel; a ballistic resistant rear panel; and an electronic device integrated into the ballistic resistant front panel or the ballistic resistant rear panel.
11. The structure of claim 10 wherein one or more electronic devices are integrated into both the ballistic resistant front panel and the ballistic resistant rear panel.
12. The structure of claim 10 wherein opposed ballistic resistant side panels are interposed between the ballistic resistant front panel and the ballistic resistant rear panel.
13. The structure of claim 12 wherein the ballistic resistant front panel, the ballistic resistant rear panel, and the ballistic resistant side panels are rigid.
14. The structure of claim 10 which includes a multi-function radio frequency (RF) system.
15. The structure of claim 10 which includes an integrated power system.
16. The structure of claim 10 wherein the structure includes a single board computer (SBC).
17. The structure of claim 10 which includes a multi-function input/output board (MF 1/0 board).
18. The structure of claim 10 which includes a power management unit.
19. The structure of claim 10 which includes a navigation system.
20. The structure of claim 10 which has a camouflaged cover.
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