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A plurality of plates are placed in overlapping relationship in an elongated array extending along the spinal column or other body area to be protected. The plates are pivotally interconnected by joints which allow relative rotation to a limited extent between the plates and limited longitudinal mov

A plurality of plates are placed in overlapping relationship in an elongated array extending along the spinal column or other body area to be protected. The plates are pivotally interconnected by joints which allow relative rotation to a limited extent between the plates and limited longitudinal movement between the plates so that the armor structure conforms to body changes during normal movements. Overextension is prevented by abutment of the plates against each other, limiting harmful movement of the protected body portions. An arrangement particularly adapted for protecting the spinal column is disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

A body armor structure for protecting the spinal column of a human body comprising a plurality of plates each having a width, in use, in a direction generally parallel with the adjacent surface of the body which is substantially greater than the lateral width of the spinal column; and means for inte

A body armor structure for protecting the spinal column of a human body comprising a plurality of plates each having a width, in use, in a direction generally parallel with the adjacent surface of the body which is substantially greater than the lateral width of the spinal column; and means for interconnecting said plates in a scale-like, elongated array extending generally perpendicular to the width dimensions of said plates with adjacent ones of said plates being interconnected in an overlapping relationship such that at least the central portion of one edge of each plate lies outwardly of the adjacent edge of the next plate relative to said spinal column thereby forming a plurality of serial connections, each said means for interconnecting including hinge means pivotally connecting said central portion of said one edge to said adjacent edge of the next plate such that said plates are relatively pivotable about an axis which is generally perpendicular to the surfaces of said plates.