Apr 22, 2025

US12281881 - Digital transparent armor system

Apparatus and methods are provided for a video enabled armor system for use in an armored surface of a vehicle. In one embodiment the system has an exterior facing ballistic resistant armor panel mounted over an opening in the armored surface of the vehicle, with the armor panel overlaying the armored surface around a perimeter of the opening. The armor panel has a first aperture in a portion of the panel adjacent the opening, and a first video camera disposed in the first aperture aimed outward through the first aperture. The system may further include a video display operatively connected to the first video camera and mounted over the opening on an interior side of the armored surface.

Assignee: Armorworks Holdings, Inc.
Inventors: Valent Horvatich, Devin Roden, Brad Belcher, Louis Jack Musetti
Filing date: 2023-05-16

The patent describes a digital transparent armor system that integrates a ballistic-resistant armor panel with a video camera and display, allowing for enhanced visibility from within an armored vehicle. This system includes a ballistic containment structure to protect the camera while maintaining its functionality through an aperture in the armor panel.

Claim 1

A video enabled armored system adapted for incorporating in an armored surface, comprising: an exterior facing ballistic resistant armor panel mounted over an opening in the armored surface, the armor panel overlaying the armored surface around a perimeter of the opening; a first aperture through the armor panel in a portion of the panel adjacent the opening; a first video camera disposed in the first aperture and aimed outward through the first aperture; and a video display operatively connected to the first video camera and mounted over the opening on an interior side of the armored surface; and a ballistic containment structure disposed between the first video camera and the display, substantially covering the first camera and first aperture from an interior side, wherein the first camera is mounted to the armored surface and isolated with a layer of a shock attenuating material. an exterior facing ballistic resistant armor panel mounted over an opening in the armored surface, the armor panel overlaying the armored surface around a perimeter of the opening; a first aperture through the armor panel in a portion of the panel adjacent the opening; a first video camera disposed in the first aperture and aimed outward through the first aperture; and a video display operatively connected to the first video camera and mounted over the opening on an interior side of the armored surface; and a ballistic containment structure disposed between the first video camera and the display, substantially covering the first camera and first aperture from an interior side, wherein the first camera is mounted to the armored surface and isolated with a layer of a shock attenuating material.

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