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Engineers Develop Origami-Inspired Bulletproof Shield To Protect Police Officers
Tech Times ^ | 18 February 2017, 6:24 am EST | Alyssa Navarro

Posted on 02/19/2017 8:38:26 PM PST by BenLurkin

he new bulletproof shield developed by Howell and his colleagues can be folded compactly when not in use. It is also much easier to deploy and transport.

When expanded, which only takes five seconds, the bulletproof shield can offer cover for police officers and shield them from bullets such as the 9 mm, .44 Magnum and .357 Magnum.

This new shield is also lightweight, weighing only 55 pounds. It was built with 12 layers of Kevlar and a common creasing origami-like pattern, which makes it foldable into a more manageable size.

During tests, the bulletproof shield prototype proved to be surprisingly efficient. Howell said they suspected that a bullet as big as .44 Magnum would tip over, but it didn't happen.

"The barrier is very stable, even with large bullets hitting it," he said.

The prototypes were constructed to be protective and stiff, while maintaining the flexibility of Kevlar fabric. Since this material was sensitive to water and sunlight, as well as susceptible to abrasion and fraying, Howell and his team made sure to reinforce it against the environment.

Researchers believe their bulletproof shield will not only be efficient for law enforcement, but it can also be deployed in case of grave emergencies, including school shootings or when someone is injured during a hostage situation.

(Excerpt) Read more at techtimes.com ...


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KEYWORDS: banglist; origami; police; technology
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To: BenLurkin

Saw that on Nova tonight.


21 posted on 02/19/2017 10:22:25 PM PST by WKUHilltopper (WKU 2016 Boca Raton Bowl Champions)
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To: BenLurkin

Little Caesars - Origami for the Pizza Pizza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFWTBlEooFU


22 posted on 02/19/2017 10:25:20 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: BenLurkin

I didn’t watch the video, but I always imagined this...You fold a piece of paper a bunch of times, it gets super strong...Why not kevlar or steel? And then you press it to make it thinner, and do it all over again. like a samurai sword. Great bulletproof armor. Or tank armor, or...


23 posted on 02/19/2017 10:26:26 PM PST by Captainpaintball (It appears that we no longer wish to keep our Republic, Mr. Franklin...)
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To: tumblindice

LOL

Epic Penis

Show me on the toy doll where he touched you....


24 posted on 02/19/2017 10:54:59 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: BenLurkin

What is needed is lightweight form armor covering more of,the arms,,legs and shoulders,,feet, and hands. Anything that can block a bullet wound is an improvement. Pain and blood loss severely incapacitate people from fighting back.


25 posted on 02/19/2017 11:13:06 PM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: roadcat

When fired at a Kevlar bulletproof vest, the glass shattered and fully penetrated the vest in multiple locations shredding it. The wearer would not survive. Of course, a round to the head would have the same effect. Just saying, having a vest is nice but not a sure thing for survival. Scary, but at least a vest is some protection versus none.


Kevlar does not work against knives or flechette rounds.


26 posted on 02/20/2017 12:56:48 AM PST by Flick Lives
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To: tumblindice
...but as far as the Roman sputum, like Long John Silver I’m stumped...

Probably "Roman scutum". A scutum was an oblong shield. Sort of like the ones you see riot police carrying. The only problem is they are polycarbonate, not plexiglass.

27 posted on 02/20/2017 1:55:30 AM PST by CurlyDave
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To: BenLurkin

https://youtu.be/P_ezsOeX5mQ


28 posted on 02/20/2017 2:05:56 AM PST by knarf
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To: BenLurkin

ping for later


29 posted on 02/20/2017 3:29:12 AM PST by Vinnie
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To: Vendome
Show me where he touched you

"Well, here...."

"No, wait...um...that was me...um...."

30 posted on 02/20/2017 3:44:31 AM PST by Fightin Whitey
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bmfl


31 posted on 02/20/2017 3:54:47 AM PST by Titan Magroyne (What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.)
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To: Captainpaintball

I saw something on TV the other day where someone invented an origami bike helmet. It actually looked like it held some merit. The idea was that it could fold up for small storage, great for bike commuters.

When I commuted, the helmet on my desk took up a lot of space.


32 posted on 02/20/2017 5:41:10 AM PST by cyclotic (Republicans Are without excuse. Flood the Resolute Desk with sane legislation.)
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To: cyclotic

But you wanted everyone to know you rode a bike, so you were happy with that.


33 posted on 02/20/2017 5:47:47 AM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Kirkwood

No, walking into the office dripping sweat wearing Spandex took care of that.

My previous job was 16 miles from home. I once received a great compliment form a co-worker. He passed me as we were both pulling out of the parking lot, then he passed me again as I was turning onto my street.


34 posted on 02/20/2017 6:03:00 AM PST by cyclotic (Republicans Are without excuse. Flood the Resolute Desk with sane legislation.)
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To: DesertRhino

We do have effective modern day shields. They are called “tanks”.


35 posted on 02/20/2017 6:15:33 AM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: cyclotic

So, he stopped off for a pint on the way home then?


36 posted on 02/20/2017 7:15:07 AM PST by Hegemony Cricket (It's a new day - let's make it a great one, America!)
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To: Hegemony Cricket

Nope, he was stuck in traffic while I buzzed on by apparently.

I took a different route and used some bike paths, back roads etc.


37 posted on 02/20/2017 8:00:32 AM PST by cyclotic (Republicans Are without excuse. Flood the Resolute Desk with sane legislation.)
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult

LOL


38 posted on 02/20/2017 8:01:32 AM PST by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: BenLurkin

Batman had it in ‘65


39 posted on 02/20/2017 8:02:22 AM PST by Zathras
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To: cyclotic

I was teasing, of course - a little gentle snarkiness... :P


40 posted on 02/20/2017 9:06:36 AM PST by Hegemony Cricket (It's a new day - let's make it a great one, America!)
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