Dual detector with transverse coils

    公开(公告)号:US11714188B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-01

    申请号:US16772342

    申请日:2018-12-14

    Abstract: The invention relates to a dual detector comprising a detection head having: an inductive sensor which is mounted on the platform (11) and includes a transmitter coil (12) and a separate receiver coil (13), the transmitter coil (12) and the receiver coil (13) each forming a loop, a soil penetrating radar (60) comprising a transmitter antenna (61) and a receiver antenna (62), the transmitter antenna (61) and the receiver antenna (62) each being accommodated in the center of one of the loops of the transmitter and receiver coils (12) (13), the transmitter antenna (61) and the receiver antenna (62) having a maximum thickness (e) of one micron in order to limit interference with the inductive sensor (12).

    Weapons and explosives detector and detection method

    公开(公告)号:US11086041B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-10

    申请号:US15774245

    申请日:2016-11-04

    Inventor: Juan Aponte Luis

    Abstract: A weapons and explosives detector that comprises at least one controlled magnetic field sensor (10) connected to at least one antenna (11); where this antenna (11) is configured as one electrode; and where the controlled electrostatic field sensor (10) is configured to detected a disturbance in the electrostatic field (3) generated by at least one antenna (11) connected with that sensor (10); and where at least one antenna (11) is prepared in a pole (1); or on the perimeter of the vehicle's (2) bodywork; or in an individual combat weapon; where each sensor (10) is connected to at least one control device (100).

    Portable penetrating radar
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10901079B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-26

    申请号:US15879116

    申请日:2018-01-24

    Inventor: David Ira Wilens

    Abstract: Method and apparatus is a handheld ground penetrating radar which transmits radar pulses and acquires and processes received data for presentation on a display allowing a user to identify buried targets. Novel low cost approach to portable high-resolution light weight penetrating imaging. Method and apparatus for a portable penetrating radar incorporating a display depicting permittivity variation versus distance and time as the medium is scanned.

    Threat Detection Method and System
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190301840A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-03

    申请号:US16089877

    申请日:2017-04-28

    Applicant: CSIR

    Abstract: This invention related to a method of and system for detecting a threat, particularly a threat to a vehicle associated with an explosive blast and/or detonations. The method typically comprises receiving electromagnetic signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable electromagnetic detector arrangement from a target area adjacent the vehicle, as well as receiving optical signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable optical sensor arrangement also from a target area adjacent the vehicle. The method then comprises generating a threat detect output in response to receiving an optical signal indicative of a threat subsequent to receiving an electromagnetic signal indicative of a threat. The system typically implements the method as described. The invention also extends to a vehicle comprising a system in accordance with the invention.

    Electro-discharge system for neutralizing landmines

    公开(公告)号:US09829283B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-28

    申请号:US15399074

    申请日:2017-01-05

    CPC classification number: F41H11/16 B05B17/0653 F41H11/13 F41H11/136 F41H11/18

    Abstract: A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus. The electro-discharge apparatus includes one or more electro-discharge nozzles each having a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water from the water supply tank and an outlet, a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber and being electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors that are connected to, and chargeable by, the electrical power supply, a second electrode proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes and a switch to cause the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes through one or more exit orifices of the one or more nozzles ahead of the plasma bubble to thereby neutralize a landmine.

    Multi-sensor event detection system
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-sensor event detection system 有权
    多传感器事件检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US08982670B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US13560158

    申请日:2012-07-27

    CPC classification number: F41H11/16

    Abstract: Systems and methods to determine and ascertain the occurrence of an event are provided. The event can manifest its presence through transient signatures that alter short or long term background sensor registered signals. The system can include multiple sensors, one or more data recorders and data reporting devices. Event data from each sensor is collected, recorded and reported. Data from the various sensors is correlated to triangulate or otherwise localize the occurrence of an event. The sensors can be incorporated on a single device or can be a distributed set of independent sensors on separate devices that share their information with the data collection system.

    Abstract translation: 提供了确定和确定事件发生的系统和方法。 该事件可以通过改变短期或长期背景传感器注册信号的瞬态特征来表现其存在。 该系统可以包括多个传感器,一个或多个数据记录器和数据报告装置。 收集,记录和报告每个传感器的事件数据。 来自各种传感器的数据与三角测量相关联,或以其他方式定位事件的发生。 传感器可以结合在单个设备上,或者可以是在与数据收集系统共享其信息的分离设备上的分布式独立传感器组。

    Systems and methods for igniting explosives
    8.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for igniting explosives 有权
    点燃爆炸物的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07987760B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-02

    申请号:US11126509

    申请日:2005-05-09

    CPC classification number: F41H11/12

    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented herein that provide for ignition of explosive devices through electric and/or electromagnetic discharge. In one embodiment, an electrostatic discharge is directionally propagated through air to conduct electric current to the explosive device. The electric current may ignite the explosive device via heat, via triggering of ignition circuitry, via induced electric current conduction to the explosive material therein and/or via direct electric conduction to the explosive material therein. Alternatively, or in addition to, electromagnetic energy may be directionally propagated to the device through a waveguide. Such electromagnetic energy may be in the microwave region and may heat and/or induce electric current in the explosive device. In either instance, the directionally propagated energy may be time varying. In one embodiment, a system is configured with a vehicle to distally position the directionally propagated energy to the explosive device such that damage caused by the device is inhibited.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供的系统和方法提供通过电和/或电磁放电点燃爆炸装置。 在一个实施例中,静电放电通过空气定向传播以传导到爆炸装置的电流。 电流可以通过点火电路的触发点燃爆炸装置,通过其中的爆炸性材料的感应电流传导和/或通过其中的爆炸材料的直接导电来点燃爆炸装置。 或者,或者除此之外,电磁能量可以通过波导方向地传播到装置。 这种电磁能可能在微波区域中并且可能在爆炸装置中加热和/或引起电流。 在任一情况下,定向传播的能量可以是时变的。 在一个实施例中,系统配置有车辆以将定向传播的能量向远侧定位到爆炸装置,使得由装置引起的损坏被阻止。

    VEHICLE MOUNTED METAL AND MINE DETECTOR

    公开(公告)号:US20220350045A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-03

    申请号:US17639174

    申请日:2020-08-31

    Applicant: TUBITAK

    Abstract: The invention is related to a vehicle mounted metal and mine detector, which is used in the operations with military or humanitarian purposes regarding the clearance or removal of landmines for detecting mines with high metal content and plastic mines with a minimum content of metal that are near the ground surface or buried underground, as well as any improvised explosive devices, ammunitions and explosives; in the archaeological researches for determining the location of the buried archaeological remains without damaging them; in the geophysical studies for the exploration of mineral deposits, industrial minerals and rock formations; and in the detection of infrastructure elements such as underground pipelines and cables. The system is comprised of a manned or unmanned ground vehicle (8), a lower arm (2) and an upper arm (3) that are connected to the lower shell (7) of the vehicle by means of rotating links, a search head (1) in which electromagnetic interference (EMI) sensor coils and ground penetrating radar (GPR) antennas are arranged to be nested inside one another, fore arms (9) that are fastened directly on the search head (1) or into the ribs (13) placed on the search head and that enable the search head (1) to be connected to the lower arm (2) and to the upper arm (3) by means of the quick-connect rotating connection components, a linear actuator (5) and a lever arm (4) that are connected to either one of the lower arm (2) and the upper arm (3) with rotating links for adjusting the height of the search head (1) from the ground, and an upper shell (6) covering the last-mentioned mechanisms for protecting them against external factors. While adjusting the height of the search head (1) from the ground, at the same time, it is kept parallel to the ground, and these two functions are carried out by using only one linear actuator (3). Through the arrangement of the sensors in the search head such that the sensors are arrayed in pairs nested one another, the dimensions of the search head are kept as small as possible, providing the ease of use in narrow areas where the detection operation is carried out. When the search head is damaged, the connection components are broken off by themselves and the search head is broken off from the vehicle due to the connection of the search head (1) to the lower arm (2) and the upper arm (3) by means of the quick-connect connection components, which prevents the rest of the vehicle from being damaged by protecting it against the damaging effects. Furthermore, the damaged search head can be replaced easily and quickly with a new one on site without the need for any special equipment, therefore the vehicle has the ability to operate for a long time.

    WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES DETECTOR AND DETECTION METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20200249371A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-06

    申请号:US15774245

    申请日:2016-11-04

    Inventor: Juan Aponte Luis

    Abstract: A weapons and explosives detector that comprises at least one controlled magnetic field sensor (10) connected to at least one antenna (11); where this antenna (11) is configured as one electrode; and where the controlled electrostatic field sensor (10) is configured to detected a disturbance in the electrostatic field (3) generated by at least one antenna (11) connected with that sensor (10); and where at least one antenna (11) is prepared in a pole (1); or on the perimeter of the vehicle's (2) bodywork; or in an individual combat weapon; where each sensor (10) is connected to at least one control device (100).

Patent Agency Ranking