It should be understood that various changes can be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims and the legal equivalents thereof. The apparatus comprises a foam material that is configured to cover the surface to be protected and is attached directly to that surface. The item was sent quickly and was well packaged. BSCIs EIS W18 revolutionary foam material provides endless possibilities and can be used in fabricating energy absorbing protective parts in vehicles from seats and headrests to interior door pads, leg brace protectors, steering column pads, and arm guards. 
Methods and apparatus are provided for a shield to protect a surface from the impact of hyper-velocity projectiles.
machining an aluminum foam having a bulk density of approximately 5% and a porosity of approximately 40 pores per inch to conform to the shape of the surface to be protected; coating the aluminum foam outer surface with copper to an approximate depth of 0.3 cm from the surface to form a composite; and. One of the many design challenges in the field of spacecraft technology involves the protection of the spacecraft (e.g., communications satellites, space stations, etc.) use in recording studios, control rooms, Offices home studios, Acoustic Foam Flat Panel Studio Soundproofing Foam Wall Panel 48" X 24" X 1", Toddleroo by North States Foam Edge Protector | Add Safety Around Wood, Glass or Stone Edges with Impact Absorbing Foam Protector | Baby Proof with Confidence (79" Roll, White), Ergodyne Skullerz Loki Convertible Anti-Fog Safety Sunglasses, Smoke Lens- Includes Gasket and Strap to Convert to Goggle, Mybecca Upholstery Foam Cushion Sheet High Density ,4H x 24 W x 72 L, Leatt Brace Unisex-Adult Dual Axis Off-Road Motorcycle Pivoting Knee and Shin Hard Shell Impact Foam Guard (Black, XXL), Pro Impact Cell Foam Swim Training Kickboard-Lightweight Swim,Workout,Water Sports Float Swimming KickBoard with Anti-Slip,Ergonomic Handgrip,Swimming Pool Equipments for Adults,Kids,Assorted Colors, FoamRush 1" x 12" x 18" Charcoal High Density Upholstery Foam Cushion (Upholstery Sheet, Foam Padding, Seat Replacement, Chair Cushion Replacement, Square Foam, Wheelchair Seat Cushion) Made in USA, Prosource Fit Extra Thick Puzzle Exercise Mat 3/4" or 1, EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles for Protective, Cushioned Workout Flooring for Home and Gym Equipment, 12 Pack Set Acoustic Foam Panels 2" 12" 12" Black Wedges Tiles Fireproof Soundproof Foam Sound Absorbing Noise Cancelling Panels for Recording Studios, Home, Offices Walls Ceiling, Impact 7504 Foam Gun, 96 oz Capacity, 10" Length x 9-1/2" Width x 9-1/2" Height, Black/Translucent, Leatt Brace Adult Dual Axis Off-Road Motorcycle Pivoting Knee and Shin Hard Shell Impact Foam Guard, White, S/M, CASEMATIX Hard Shell 9mm Ammo Box for 5.56, 223 or 9mm Bullets - 8" Waterproof Airtight 84 Slot Ammo Case with Custom Impact Absorbing Ammo Can Foam, Compact Design Fits in Range Bags or Ammo Boxes, Foam Sheets Self Adhesive Closed Cell Foam Neoprene Rubber Sheets Insulation Anti Vibration Foam Rubber Pads with Adhesive, Grey (6" x 6" x 3/4", 4), Dobtim Adhesive Rubber Strips, Roll, Sheet, Pads, All customers get FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. As such, the coated foam material can be customized to provide optimal sonic, toughness, and thermal characteristics for a specific application. In general, CVD can be used to infiltrate the coating throughout the foam material, while PVD can be used to limit the coating to the outer surface. However, use of our original High Impact Polymer Resin as an impact modifier enabled development of door trims with an approximately 20% weight reduction compared with conventional materials, while maintaining a high level of impact resistance. Various basic foam materials are commercially available, such as copper and aluminum foams from ERG Materials and Aerospace Corporation in Oakland, Calif., and carbon foams from POCO Graphite Corporation in Decatur, Tex. Since typical MMOD approach velocities can reach speeds greater than the speed of sound in most materials, a shock event is generally assured upon impact. While it may be feasible to use a basic foam material as a protective shield, the characteristics of a basic foam material can be improved for MMOD protection by coating the foam. In addition, the standoff distance of a Whipple shield typically becomes a vacuum space during a spacecraft mission, and when disposed on heat dissipation surfaces, can significantly lower the temperature on the outer surface of the shield. SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:030656/0615, Owner name: ], Porous [e.g., foamed, spongy, cracked, etc. View cart for details.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA, Free format text:
BOEING COMPANY, THE, ILLINOIS, Free format text: As noted previously, the type of foam material and the coating process can be selected and adjusted for different types of applications. Assignors: PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE, INC. Fosmon Garage Wall Protector 15.7"x5.9"x0.6" (4 Packs), Diamond Shape EVA Foam (Withstand Up to 300LB Impact) with Fiberglass Mesh Self Adhesive Padding for Car Door Bumper Guard Parking Assist, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. The present invention generally relates to mechanical shield devices, and more particularly relates to lightweight protectors for spacecraft against micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD).
In the event of an MMOD impact, where a hyper-velocity projectile hits a protective shield, a shock event is typically developed at the point of contact. EIS W18 is widely used in the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck series for head impact protection within the seating system. A coating material is typically disposed on the outer surface of the foam material and may penetrate the foam material to a predetermined depth.
An exemplary embodiment of a coated foam shield.
Following an initial shock event, the remaining projectile mass can continue to penetrate the outer protective layer of the shield as the protective layer absorbs the kinetic energy of the projectile. To overcome the disadvantages of conventional protective shields with respect to weight and heat dissipation, exemplary embodiments of protective shields are configured with lightweight foam materials such as metal, ceramic, or organic. a coating material disposed on the outer surface of the foam material and penetrating the foam material to at least a predetermined depth, wherein the foam material and the coating material form a composite. The composite of foam material and coating material can be significantly lighter in weight than a metal shield having equivalent protective characteristics. For example, a typical spacecraft component protected by a Whipple shield is illustrated in. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Widespread adoption of our Lightweight Molded Foam Door Trim with High Impact Resistance can contribute to carbon neutrality in the form of reductions in CO2 emissions as a result of lower fuel consumption from reduced weight. We are extremely proud of our materials development capabilities, which can respond adeptly to the parts needs of our customers thanks to our long experience both handling and developing materials. Issues of reduced impact resistance arise, though, if high-expansion foam is used for greater weight reductions. ], Void-containing component partially impregnated with adjacent component.
Please try again. Using High Impact Polymer Resin as an impact modifier, and performing high-expansion foam molding enables an from impact with micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD). For example, an exemplary embodiment of a foam shield can be implemented in a composite form by coating the basic foam material (e.g., aluminum foam or carbon foam) with a metal layer such as copper.
It should also be appreciated that the exemplary embodiment or exemplary embodiments are only examples, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way.
Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. As noted in the Background, conventional multi-layer metal and ceramic fabric shields such as the Whipple shield have been widely used to protect vulnerable areas of a spacecraft from MMOD impacts. Typically, a spacecraft is likely to encounter numerous MMOD during a mission, and it has been projected by some scientists that orbital debris related to artificial objects is likely to increase by approximately 2 to 5 percent per year. PATENTED CASE, Owner name: The outer wall of a Whipple shield is typically separated from the structure being protected by a standoff distance.
Furthermore, other desirable features and characteristics of the present invention will become apparent from the subsequent detailed description and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the foregoing technical field and background. Arc Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen Gmbh, ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:YANG, SHERWIN;HOFFMAN, MATHAN J.;DELGADO, JR., ADON;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:015943/0675;SIGNING DATES FROM 20041025 TO 20041027, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA, SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:030656/0615, AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC. (F/K/A PRATT & WHIT, LICENSE;ASSIGNOR:THE BOEING COMPANY AND BOEING MANAGEMENT COMPANY;REEL/FRAME:039595/0189, RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;REEL/FRAME:039597/0890, PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 12TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1553); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY, Reinforcement and armouring panel for a vehicle, Method for protecting composite structures against impacts, Multifunctional radiation-hardened laminate, Apparatus and methods for orbital debris removal, Apparatus and methods for creating artificial geosynchronous orbits, Apparatus and methods for creating artificial near-earth orbits, Protection module for the protection of objects with electric current against threats, in particular by shaped charges, Device for eliminating space junk in orbit, Shield assembly for protecting spacecraft, Formation of ceramic-metal composite by pressure casting and oxidation sintering, Multi-structure metal matrix composite armor and method of making the same, Blast and ballistic protection systems and method of making the same, Foam bumper and radiator for a lightweight heat rejection system, DEVICE FOR PROTECTING COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AGAINST IMPACTS, Lightweight armor system and process for producing the same, A multi-shock concept for spacecraft shielding, Multi-shock assembly for protecting a spacecraft surface from hypervelocity impactors, Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shield ballistic limit analysis program, Radiator, as well as space vehicle structure comprising such a radiator, Phase-change composite thermal protection layer, Radiator, as well as space vehicle structure comprising such radiator, Protection module for protecting objects against threats, especially against hollow loads, Active heat-protective coat for flying vehicle for protection against action of solid heat sources and high-velocity kinetic strikers, Multilayered hypervelocity impact shield for spacecraft, Multi-layer insulation with self-healing character for artificial satellite, Apparatuses, methods and systems for passive counter-directed energy platform protection, Complex heat-protective coating of metal structures of the airframe of high-speed aerial vehicles, Armor materials, body armor articles and methods of manufacture, The long-term effects of the micrometeoroid and orbital debris environments on materials used in space.
Methods and apparatus are provided for a shield to protect a surface from the impact of hyper-velocity projectiles. machining an aluminum foam having a bulk density of approximately 5% and a porosity of approximately 40 pores per inch to conform to the shape of the surface to be protected; coating the aluminum foam outer surface with copper to an approximate depth of 0.3 cm from the surface to form a composite; and. One of the many design challenges in the field of spacecraft technology involves the protection of the spacecraft (e.g., communications satellites, space stations, etc.) use in recording studios, control rooms, Offices home studios, Acoustic Foam Flat Panel Studio Soundproofing Foam Wall Panel 48" X 24" X 1", Toddleroo by North States Foam Edge Protector | Add Safety Around Wood, Glass or Stone Edges with Impact Absorbing Foam Protector | Baby Proof with Confidence (79" Roll, White), Ergodyne Skullerz Loki Convertible Anti-Fog Safety Sunglasses, Smoke Lens- Includes Gasket and Strap to Convert to Goggle, Mybecca Upholstery Foam Cushion Sheet High Density ,4H x 24 W x 72 L, Leatt Brace Unisex-Adult Dual Axis Off-Road Motorcycle Pivoting Knee and Shin Hard Shell Impact Foam Guard (Black, XXL), Pro Impact Cell Foam Swim Training Kickboard-Lightweight Swim,Workout,Water Sports Float Swimming KickBoard with Anti-Slip,Ergonomic Handgrip,Swimming Pool Equipments for Adults,Kids,Assorted Colors, FoamRush 1" x 12" x 18" Charcoal High Density Upholstery Foam Cushion (Upholstery Sheet, Foam Padding, Seat Replacement, Chair Cushion Replacement, Square Foam, Wheelchair Seat Cushion) Made in USA, Prosource Fit Extra Thick Puzzle Exercise Mat 3/4" or 1, EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles for Protective, Cushioned Workout Flooring for Home and Gym Equipment, 12 Pack Set Acoustic Foam Panels 2" 12" 12" Black Wedges Tiles Fireproof Soundproof Foam Sound Absorbing Noise Cancelling Panels for Recording Studios, Home, Offices Walls Ceiling, Impact 7504 Foam Gun, 96 oz Capacity, 10" Length x 9-1/2" Width x 9-1/2" Height, Black/Translucent, Leatt Brace Adult Dual Axis Off-Road Motorcycle Pivoting Knee and Shin Hard Shell Impact Foam Guard, White, S/M, CASEMATIX Hard Shell 9mm Ammo Box for 5.56, 223 or 9mm Bullets - 8" Waterproof Airtight 84 Slot Ammo Case with Custom Impact Absorbing Ammo Can Foam, Compact Design Fits in Range Bags or Ammo Boxes, Foam Sheets Self Adhesive Closed Cell Foam Neoprene Rubber Sheets Insulation Anti Vibration Foam Rubber Pads with Adhesive, Grey (6" x 6" x 3/4", 4), Dobtim Adhesive Rubber Strips, Roll, Sheet, Pads, All customers get FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. As such, the coated foam material can be customized to provide optimal sonic, toughness, and thermal characteristics for a specific application. In general, CVD can be used to infiltrate the coating throughout the foam material, while PVD can be used to limit the coating to the outer surface. However, use of our original High Impact Polymer Resin as an impact modifier enabled development of door trims with an approximately 20% weight reduction compared with conventional materials, while maintaining a high level of impact resistance. Various basic foam materials are commercially available, such as copper and aluminum foams from ERG Materials and Aerospace Corporation in Oakland, Calif., and carbon foams from POCO Graphite Corporation in Decatur, Tex. Since typical MMOD approach velocities can reach speeds greater than the speed of sound in most materials, a shock event is generally assured upon impact. While it may be feasible to use a basic foam material as a protective shield, the characteristics of a basic foam material can be improved for MMOD protection by coating the foam. In addition, the standoff distance of a Whipple shield typically becomes a vacuum space during a spacecraft mission, and when disposed on heat dissipation surfaces, can significantly lower the temperature on the outer surface of the shield. SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:030656/0615, Owner name: ], Porous [e.g., foamed, spongy, cracked, etc. View cart for details.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA, Free format text:
BOEING COMPANY, THE, ILLINOIS, Free format text: As noted previously, the type of foam material and the coating process can be selected and adjusted for different types of applications. Assignors: PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE, INC. Fosmon Garage Wall Protector 15.7"x5.9"x0.6" (4 Packs), Diamond Shape EVA Foam (Withstand Up to 300LB Impact) with Fiberglass Mesh Self Adhesive Padding for Car Door Bumper Guard Parking Assist, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. The present invention generally relates to mechanical shield devices, and more particularly relates to lightweight protectors for spacecraft against micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD).
In the event of an MMOD impact, where a hyper-velocity projectile hits a protective shield, a shock event is typically developed at the point of contact. EIS W18 is widely used in the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck series for head impact protection within the seating system. A coating material is typically disposed on the outer surface of the foam material and may penetrate the foam material to a predetermined depth. An exemplary embodiment of a coated foam shield.
Following an initial shock event, the remaining projectile mass can continue to penetrate the outer protective layer of the shield as the protective layer absorbs the kinetic energy of the projectile. To overcome the disadvantages of conventional protective shields with respect to weight and heat dissipation, exemplary embodiments of protective shields are configured with lightweight foam materials such as metal, ceramic, or organic. a coating material disposed on the outer surface of the foam material and penetrating the foam material to at least a predetermined depth, wherein the foam material and the coating material form a composite. The composite of foam material and coating material can be significantly lighter in weight than a metal shield having equivalent protective characteristics. For example, a typical spacecraft component protected by a Whipple shield is illustrated in. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Widespread adoption of our Lightweight Molded Foam Door Trim with High Impact Resistance can contribute to carbon neutrality in the form of reductions in CO2 emissions as a result of lower fuel consumption from reduced weight. We are extremely proud of our materials development capabilities, which can respond adeptly to the parts needs of our customers thanks to our long experience both handling and developing materials. Issues of reduced impact resistance arise, though, if high-expansion foam is used for greater weight reductions. ], Void-containing component partially impregnated with adjacent component.
Please try again. Using High Impact Polymer Resin as an impact modifier, and performing high-expansion foam molding enables an from impact with micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD). For example, an exemplary embodiment of a foam shield can be implemented in a composite form by coating the basic foam material (e.g., aluminum foam or carbon foam) with a metal layer such as copper.
It should also be appreciated that the exemplary embodiment or exemplary embodiments are only examples, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. As noted in the Background, conventional multi-layer metal and ceramic fabric shields such as the Whipple shield have been widely used to protect vulnerable areas of a spacecraft from MMOD impacts. Typically, a spacecraft is likely to encounter numerous MMOD during a mission, and it has been projected by some scientists that orbital debris related to artificial objects is likely to increase by approximately 2 to 5 percent per year. PATENTED CASE, Owner name: The outer wall of a Whipple shield is typically separated from the structure being protected by a standoff distance.
Furthermore, other desirable features and characteristics of the present invention will become apparent from the subsequent detailed description and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the foregoing technical field and background. Arc Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen Gmbh, ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:YANG, SHERWIN;HOFFMAN, MATHAN J.;DELGADO, JR., ADON;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:015943/0675;SIGNING DATES FROM 20041025 TO 20041027, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA, SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:030656/0615, AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC. (F/K/A PRATT & WHIT, LICENSE;ASSIGNOR:THE BOEING COMPANY AND BOEING MANAGEMENT COMPANY;REEL/FRAME:039595/0189, RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;REEL/FRAME:039597/0890, PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 12TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1553); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY, Reinforcement and armouring panel for a vehicle, Method for protecting composite structures against impacts, Multifunctional radiation-hardened laminate, Apparatus and methods for orbital debris removal, Apparatus and methods for creating artificial geosynchronous orbits, Apparatus and methods for creating artificial near-earth orbits, Protection module for the protection of objects with electric current against threats, in particular by shaped charges, Device for eliminating space junk in orbit, Shield assembly for protecting spacecraft, Formation of ceramic-metal composite by pressure casting and oxidation sintering, Multi-structure metal matrix composite armor and method of making the same, Blast and ballistic protection systems and method of making the same, Foam bumper and radiator for a lightweight heat rejection system, DEVICE FOR PROTECTING COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AGAINST IMPACTS, Lightweight armor system and process for producing the same, A multi-shock concept for spacecraft shielding, Multi-shock assembly for protecting a spacecraft surface from hypervelocity impactors, Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) shield ballistic limit analysis program, Radiator, as well as space vehicle structure comprising such a radiator, Phase-change composite thermal protection layer, Radiator, as well as space vehicle structure comprising such radiator, Protection module for protecting objects against threats, especially against hollow loads, Active heat-protective coat for flying vehicle for protection against action of solid heat sources and high-velocity kinetic strikers, Multilayered hypervelocity impact shield for spacecraft, Multi-layer insulation with self-healing character for artificial satellite, Apparatuses, methods and systems for passive counter-directed energy platform protection, Complex heat-protective coating of metal structures of the airframe of high-speed aerial vehicles, Armor materials, body armor articles and methods of manufacture, The long-term effects of the micrometeoroid and orbital debris environments on materials used in space.