US12546135 - Ballistic barrier panel for energy transmission equipment

The patent describes a modular ballistic barrier system designed to protect energy transmission equipment, featuring a mounting frame and multiple ballistic sub-panels that can interconnect to form a larger protective surface. Additionally, it includes a ballistic detection system with sensors to detect events and notify emergency services, enhancing safety and response capabilities.

Claim 1

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A ballistic barrier system comprising: a mounting frame configured to couple to an energy transmission equipment, wherein the mounting frame is suspended above a ground level; a modular panel configured to removably attach to the mounting frame and removably interconnect with other modular panels to form a barrier around at least a portion of the energy transmission equipment, wherein, when attached to the mounting frame, the modular panel is suspended above the ground level, and wherein the modular panel includes: multiple ballistic sub-panels that are configured to removably attach to the modular panel and interconnect with each other to increase a surface area of the modular panel, wherein the multiple ballistic sub-panels include a first sub-panel disposed in a first plane, a second sub-panel disposed in the first plane, and a third sub-panel disposed in a second plane that is positioned away from the first plane, and wherein each of the multiple ballistic sub-panels is constructed of a ballistic-resistant material; and multiple spacers extending between the first plane and the second plane, wherein a first spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the first sub-panel and the third sub-panel, wherein a second spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the second sub-panel and the third sub-panel; and a ballistic detection system comprising: at least one sensor configured to detect a ballistic energy level and an energy-waveform of a ballistic event, wherein the at least one sensor is mounted to the modular panel; a notification system configured to communicate a notification to an emergency service in response to the at least one sensor detecting the ballistic event, wherein the notification system comprises: a modem configured to wirelessly connect the ballistic barrier system to the emergency service over a wireless network; and a controller configured to determine a severity of the ballistic event and activate the notification system; and a power supply configured to supply power to the ballistic detection system. a mounting frame configured to couple to an energy transmission equipment, wherein the mounting frame is suspended above a ground level; a modular panel configured to removably attach to the mounting frame and removably interconnect with other modular panels to form a barrier around at least a portion of the energy transmission equipment, wherein, when attached to the mounting frame, the modular panel is suspended above the ground level, and wherein the modular panel includes: multiple ballistic sub-panels that are configured to removably attach to the modular panel and interconnect with each other to increase a surface area of the modular panel, wherein the multiple ballistic sub-panels include a first sub-panel disposed in a first plane, a second sub-panel disposed in the first plane, and a third sub-panel disposed in a second plane that is positioned away from the first plane, and wherein each of the multiple ballistic sub-panels is constructed of a ballistic-resistant material; and multiple spacers extending between the first plane and the second plane, wherein a first spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the first sub-panel and the third sub-panel, wherein a second spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the second sub-panel and the third sub-panel; and a ballistic detection system comprising: at least one sensor configured to detect a ballistic energy level and an energy-waveform of a ballistic event, wherein the at least one sensor is mounted to the modular panel; a notification system configured to communicate a notification to an emergency service in response to the at least one sensor detecting the ballistic event, wherein the notification system comprises: a modem configured to wirelessly connect the ballistic barrier system to the emergency service over a wireless network; and a controller configured to determine a severity of the ballistic event and activate the notification system; and a power supply configured to supply power to the ballistic detection system. wherein, when attached to the mounting frame, the modular panel is suspended above the ground level, and wherein the modular panel includes: multiple ballistic sub-panels that are configured to removably attach to the modular panel and interconnect with each other to increase a surface area of the modular panel, wherein the multiple ballistic sub-panels include a first sub-panel disposed in a first plane, a second sub-panel disposed in the first plane, and a third sub-panel disposed in a second plane that is positioned away from the first plane, and wherein each of the multiple ballistic sub-panels is constructed of a ballistic-resistant material; and multiple spacers extending between the first plane and the second plane, wherein a first spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the first sub-panel and the third sub-panel, wherein a second spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the second sub-panel and the third sub-panel; and a ballistic detection system comprising: multiple ballistic sub-panels that are configured to removably attach to the modular panel and interconnect with each other to increase a surface area of the modular panel, wherein the multiple ballistic sub-panels include a first sub-panel disposed in a first plane, a second sub-panel disposed in the first plane, and a third sub-panel disposed in a second plane that is positioned away from the first plane, and wherein each of the multiple ballistic sub-panels is constructed of a ballistic-resistant material; and wherein the multiple ballistic sub-panels include a first sub-panel disposed in a first plane, a second sub-panel disposed in the first plane, and a third sub-panel disposed in a second plane that is positioned away from the first plane, and wherein each of the multiple ballistic sub-panels is constructed of a ballistic-resistant material; and multiple spacers extending between the first plane and the second plane, wherein a first spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the first sub-panel and the third sub-panel, wherein a second spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the second sub-panel and the third sub-panel; and a ballistic detection system comprising: wherein a first spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the first sub-panel and the third sub-panel, wherein a second spacer of the multiple spacers extends between the second sub-panel and the third sub-panel; and a ballistic detection system comprising: at least one sensor configured to detect a ballistic energy level and an energy-waveform of a ballistic event, wherein the at least one sensor is mounted to the modular panel; a notification system configured to communicate a notification to an emergency service in response to the at least one sensor detecting the ballistic event, wherein the notification system comprises: a modem configured to wirelessly connect the ballistic barrier system to the emergency service over a wireless network; and wherein the notification system comprises: a modem configured to wirelessly connect the ballistic barrier system to the emergency service over a wireless network; and a modem configured to wirelessly connect the ballistic barrier system to the emergency service over a wireless network; and a controller configured to determine a severity of the ballistic event and activate the notification system; and a power supply configured to supply power to the ballistic detection system.

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