Armor system
The ballistic system described in the present disclosure may be used in vehicle settings and by a user as a shield. The ballistic system may comprise a cover, a headrest hood, and an armor system. The ballistic system may include one or more attachment devices or straps. The ballistic system may include a handle and an accessory panel. A portion of the ballistic system may be installed in the seat back pocket of a car. The ballistic systems described herein may be deployed by a user.
1 . A ballistic system, comprising:
a cover defining an opening and forming a pocket,
a headrest hood operatively coupled to the cover and configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle seat;
an armor assembly installable in the cover; and
a ballistic backer partially installable in the cover, the backer including a protruding portion that extends out of the cover;
wherein the cover comprises a front and a back, wherein the back contacts a back of the vehicle seat in response to the ballistic seat backer being installed in a vehicle.
2 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover is made of 1000 denier nylon.
3 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a mole array of the front of the cover.
4 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the headrest hood is made of a 4 way stretch nylon material.
5 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover is sized such that it provides ballistic coverage for the headrest of the vehicle.
6 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the backer is a rigid backer.
7 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion of the backer is sized to install in a rear pocket of a vehicle seat.
8 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , further comprising a handle operatively coupled to the backer.
9 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the armor system includes a plurality of unidirectional aramid or polyethylene ballistic laminate sheets.
10 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the armor system includes a one or more woven aramid fabric sheets.
11 . A ballistic system, comprising:
a cover defining an opening and forming a pocket;
a headrest hood operatively coupled to the cover and configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle;
an armor assembly installable in the cover, wherein the cover and the armor system have nesting perimeter profiles; and
a backer partially installable in the cover, the backer including a protruding portion that extends out of the cover.
12 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover and the backer have nesting perimeter profiles.
13 . The ballistic system of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a top curved portion.