Method of producing a hybrid tile metal matrix composite armor
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Sep 10, 2013
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Jul 19, 2012
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Feb 2, 2012
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Dec 3, 2007
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Abstract
A Method of Producing a hybrid tile metal matrix composite armor is disclosed. First, dense ceramic plates are placed within the mold cavity and may rest on spacer(s) that separate the bottom surface of the ceramic plates from the base of the mold cavity to create a space therebetween. The plates are further positioned within the mold cavity to create a controlled space between any adjacent plates. A second set of spacers may be placed on the plates top surface to create a space between the mold cavity cover and the ceramic plates top surface. A plurality of ceramic plates and spacers may also be stacked into multiple layers according to the shape of the mold cavity and desired ballistic resistance. The mold cavity is next infiltrated with liquid metal under pressure forming a hybrid metal matrix composite structure with an encapsulating aluminum rich skin.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date | Type | Sub-Type |
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| US | B1 | US8132493 | Jul 22, 2008 | Patent | Grant |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- F41H Class
- 232 Applications Filed
- 199 Patents Issued To-Date
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