WO2018073557A1 - Improvements in or relating to area denial - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the subject of area denial.
- Vehicle borne terror attacks are becoming more prevalent both inside and outside of traditional conflict zones.
- An effective, non-lethal method for arresting suspected hostile vehicles is required to mitigate this threat.
- Vehicles may be wheeled or tracked.
- ⁇ To include technology which allows the product to identify and confirm a specific target.
- Hostile vehicle mitigation products which are permanent structures with strong foundations used to block the path of a vehicle
- An aspect of the present invention provides an area denial device (or system) comprising sensor means for sensing the presence of a vehicle and vehicle arrest means deployable in response to detection of a vehicle by the sensor means.
- a further aspect provides an area denial device (or system) comprising a payload, and sensing means for detecting the presence of a vehicle, in which the payload is autonomously deployable.
- a further aspect provides an area denial device (or system) comprising an energy source, a payload, and sensing means for detecting the presence of a vehicle, in which the payload is deployable by means of release of energy from the source.
- the energy source does not includes explosives.
- Sources of energy may include:
- a "safe" source of energy may be used e.g. something that can be neutralised/disarmed/disabled relatively easily.
- An intelligent area denial system may comprise, include or consist of one or more of the following building blocks, which can be used in full combination or as sub-groups.
- ⁇ Control system used to operate the device. This could include 'arming' or 'disarming' the device upon request from a local or remote location.
- This communication system could be radio frequency (RF), wired, optical, mechanical, acoustic etc.
- RF radio frequency
- Sensing technology used to detect the presence of a vehicle. This could include the following types of sensor; pressure, load, mass, acoustic, inductive, vibration, seismic, displacement, proximity, motion, optical, thermal, capacitive, magnetic field etc.
- the sensing technology may form part of a device and/or be provided separately.
- a power supply which may include a single or multiple batteries; a single or multiple capacitors and/or a single or multiple solar panels to power the device(s) and/or charge the batteries.
- a payload, fired/deployed/ejected by means of compressed gas release may include:
- UAV unmanned aerial vehicle
- a camera used to conduct visual and/or audio surveillance
- a warning device for example a light, flare or siren, used to warn nearby persons/vehicles
- a marker system for example a paint 'bomb', used to mark a hostile vehicle o
- a tracking system for example a GPS tracking device, used to track a hostile vehicle o
- a latching mechanism which may be used to hold the payload in the required position
- An arrest system may be used to impart an arresting load onto the vehicle when used in combination with an appropriate payload. This may include:
- An anchor system which includes one or more anchors fixed to the ground or other appropriate body/surface o
- An entanglement system which includes one or more items which become entangled within the drivetrain of the vehicle
- a obstruction system which includes one or more items which become jammed within the drivetrain of the vehicle
- An attenuation system which includes one or more devices used to impart an arresting load over a distance/time period so as to bring the vehicle to a controlled arrest
- a safety mechanism used to render the device 'safe' This system could be via local, remote or autonomous activation.
- the device could be used in order to deny vehicular access to a specified area or route on demand. This may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- an intelligent area denial device may be used in the following way.
- Each device would be emplaced within an appropriate surface, body or position. This could include the ground or a secure vertical surface (e.g. a wall or cliff face) etc.
- the pattern of device emplacement could be defined by the following parameters: o Assumed target vehicle
- the device would have multiple modes which may include 'disarmed', 'armed', 'sleep/low power', 'standby', 'deployed', 'deactivated', 'safe'
- the devices would be able to communicate to remote locations in order to pass on signals or information.
- the devices may also communicate with like devices. This could include a signal to prompt a device in the 'sleep' or 'low power' mode to 'wake up' ready for deployment.
- the intelligent area denial device brings together the benefits of each of the key building blocks to create a unique device which can be used to deny vehicular access in a variety of potential applications.
- the intelligent area denial device can be enabled remotely and can autonomously discriminate between potential threats.
- Some aspects of the present invention relate generally to firing devices and more particularly to a pressurised gas-powered firing device, mechanism or the like.
- a further aspect relates to an energy release device, such as a pneumatic energy device.
- the key feature is a "safe" source of potential energy.
- Some of the objectives of a pneumatic energy device may include:
- Compressed gas cartridges are employed in a range of devices across various sectors, including applications such as air rifle and paintball gun cylinder recharging, tyre inflation, life jacket inflation, fire suppression, drinks carbonation and beer keg pressurisation.
- the present invention relates to a firing mechanism and/or a pneumatic actuator.
- the present invention is in the form of a single use gas cartridge with a pyrotechnic actuator.
- a sealed pressure vessel which contains pressurised or liquefied gas.
- the gas is either stored permanently within a single use pressure vessel (i.e. gas filled disposable cylinder) or can be charged via a separate external charging cylinder and valve mechanism.
- An implement which releases the fluid from the pressure vessel. This could be done by puncturing, punching, piercing, cutting or other methods of rupturing the vessel.
- the implement is designed to provide minimum impediment to released gases, in order to maximise rate of gas release.
- An actuator which causes interaction of the vessel and implement. This could be done through actuating motion of vessel, implement or both.
- This actuator may be driven by pyrotechnic, electromagnetic (e.g. solenoid, motor driven etc.), manual, pneumatic, hydraulic or other means.
- a safety mechanism by use of which an actuator can be disabled, or gas can be discharged slowly, rendering the device inoperable and/or de-energised. This may be by slow deflagration of a pyrotechnic actuator, locking or removal of a mechanical actuator, manually controlled puncture of the vessel or other means.
- ⁇ A housing which contains and directs the working fluid once released from the sealed pressure vessel.
- the device is intended to provide a compact, single-use, self-contained source of energy to actuate a range of mechanisms which could include, but not be limited to, the following:
- the device may be particularly suitable for applications requiring long term, maintenance-free storage of energy. As such, it may be a suitable alternative to explosives where such devices are not favourable.
- An energy source which is environmentally stable, maintenance free and has long life may be preferred.
- a source which does not include explosives may be preferred.
- the present invention also provides an array of a plurality of devices as described herein.
- the present invention also provides an intelligent area denial system consisting of, comprising or including a device or an array as described herein.
- the present invention also provides an area denial system comprising vehicle denial means for arresting and/or deterring a vehicle, the means being automatically deployable.
- the present invention also provides an area denial system comprising vehicle denial means for arresting or deterring a vehicle, the means being selectively deployable.
- a further aspect of the present invention provides a control, communication and sensor system.
- a number of 'dumb' products or devices require a man-in-the-loop in order to monitor a situation and make decisions based upon the scenario/environment/situation etc.
- the control and communication system and the sensing technology building blocks which have been developed as part of the intelligent area denial device, could be used to remove this requirement for a man-in-the loop to safely automate these products or devices.
- control, communication and sensor include one or more of the following:
- Control system used to operate a device This could include sending a number of commands to the device from a local or remote location.
- a communication system via which the device can communicate with an operator and/or other devices.
- This communication system could be radio frequency (RF), wired, optical, mechanical, acoustic etc.
- Sensing technology used to monitor a particular scenario/environment/situation This could include, but not be limited to, the following types of sensor; pressure, load, mass, acoustic, inductive, vibration, seismic, displacement, proximity, motion, optical, thermal, capacitive, magnetic field etc.
- control, communication and sensor system is intended for use either as part of the intelligent area denial device or used separately in other applications. This could include, but not be limited to, the following:
- This device monitors the data from two or more sensors and makes autonomous decisions based on pre-programmed trigger levels.
- the key building blocks of the intelligent area denial device could be used in full combination or as sub-groups in a wide variety of situations which may include, but not be limited to, the following;
- the key building blocks of the intelligent area denial device/system could be used in full combination or as sub-groups in a wide variety of applications which may include, but not be limited to, the following;
- HVM Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
- Figure I shows a device package and key features of an intelligent area denial device formed according to an aspect of the present invention
- Figure 2 shows the device of Figure I and an anchor system forming part of, or usable in conjunction with, the device of Figure I ;
- Figure 3 shows a pneumatic energy device formed in accordance with an aspect of the present invention
- Figure 4 shows an example of a permanent installation used to protect a heavily pedestrianised area
- Figure 5 shows an example of a mobile installation used to arrest suspect vehicles in an urban environment. All orientational terms, such as upper, lower, radially and axially, are used in relation to the drawings and should not be interpreted as limiting on the invention or its connection to a closure.
- FIGS I and 2 show an intelligent area denial device formed in accordance with the present invention.
- a pressure vessel i.e. a cartridge, cylinder or reservoir
- the gas is either stored permanently within a single use pressure vessel (i.e. gas filled disposable cylinder) or can be charged via a separate external charging cylinder and valve mechanism.
- a gas release mechanism by which the gas is released from the pressure vessel. This could be a valve or a piercing/puncturing/cutting mechanism.
- Sensing technology used to detect the presence of a vehicle This could include the following types of sensor; pressure, load, mass, acoustic, inductive, vibration, seismic, displacement, proximity, motion, optical, thermal, capacitive etc.
- This communication system could be radio frequency (RF), wired, optical, mechanical, acoustic etc.
- RF radio frequency
- Control technology used to operate the device This could include 'arming' or 'disarming' the device upon request from a local or remote location.
- a power supply which may include a single or multiple batteries; a single or multiple capacitors and/or a single or multiple solar panels to power the device(s) and/or charge the batteries.
- This may include;
- UAV unmanned aerial vehicle
- a camera used to conduct visual and/or audio surveillance
- a warning device for example a light, flare or siren, used to warn nearby persons/vehicles
- a marker system for example a paint 'bomb', used to mark a hostile vehicle o
- a tracking system for example a GPS tracking device, used to track a hostile vehicle
- An arrest system may be used to impart an arresting load onto the vehicle when used in combination with an appropriate payload. This may include;
- An anchor system which includes one or more anchors fixed to the ground or other appropriate body/surface
- An entanglement system which includes one or more items which become entangled within the drivetrain of the vehicle
- a obstruction system which includes one or more items which become jammed within the drivetrain of the vehicle
- a safety mechanism used to render the device 'safe' This system could be via local, remote or autonomous activation.
- the device may be used in the following way.
- Each device would be emplaced within an appropriate surface, body or position. This could include the ground or a secure vertical surface (e.g. a wall or cliff face) etc.
- the pattern of device emplacement could be defined by the following parameters;
- the device would have multiple modes which may include 'disarmed', 'armed',
- the devices would be able to communicate with one another, and to remote locations, in order to pass on signals or information. This could include a signal to prompt a device in the 'sleep' or 'low power' mode to 'wake up' ready for deployment ⁇
- the device when used in quantity and placed in a particular pattern, could be used to both monitor and deny vehicular access to a specified area, for example a Forward Operating Base, critical infrastructure site etc.
- Figure 3 shows a pneumatic energy device (which may provide a firing device) formed in accordance with the present invention.
- the device could, for example, be used in the system of Figures I and 2.
- the device formed in accordance with the present invention may include one or more of the following features.
- a sealed pressure vessel which contains pressurised or liquefied gas.
- An implement which releases the fluid from the pressure vessel This could be done by puncturing, punching, piercing, cutting or other methods of rupturing the vessel.
- the implement is designed to provide minimum impediment to released gases, in order to maximise rate of gas release.
- An actuator which causes interaction of the vessel and implement. This could be done through actuating motion of vessel, implement or both.
- This actuator may be driven by pyrotechnic, electromagnetic (e.g. solenoid, motor driven etc.), manual, pneumatic, hydraulic or other means.
- a safety mechanism by use of which an actuator can be disabled, or gas can be discharged slowly, rendering the device inoperable and/or de-energised. This may be by slow deflagration of a pyrotechnic actuator, locking or removal of a mechanical actuator, manually controlled puncture of the vessel or other means.
- a housing which contains and directs the working fluid once released from the sealed pressure vessel.
- the device comprises a single use nitrogen cartridge, a specially designed cutter and a pyrotechnic actuator.
- the device is intended to provide a compact, single-use, self-contained source of energy to actuate a range of mechanisms. This could include:
- the device may be particularly suitable for applications requiring long term, maintenance-free storage of energy. As such, it may be a suitable alternative to explosives where such devices are not favourable.
- FIGS 4 and 5 show intelligent area denial devices formed in accordance with the present invention.
- the key building blocks of the intelligent area denial device could be used in full combination or as sub-groups in a wide variety of applications which may include, but not be limited to, the following;
- HVM Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
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