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In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a blast-resistant armored land vehicle. Wheels or tracks may be attached to the vehicle by an independent suspension. The vehicle may include a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion includin

In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a blast-resistant armored land vehicle. Wheels or tracks may be attached to the vehicle by an independent suspension. The vehicle may include a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along a portion of the vehicle, and a second bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along another portion of the vehicle. The first bottom portion further includes an energy-absorbing member extending longitudinally within an interior of the first bottom portion. The energy-absorbing member may be on the inside of the apex of the V and be held in position during the blast by its own inertia. The vehicle may also include a spine member having a V shaped cross section and extending along the entire length of the vehicle. All or a portion of the engine, transmission, and drive train assembly may be within the spine member. A vehicle not having a second bottom portion may be retrofitted with the second bottom portion by way of a kit.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A blast-resistant armored land vehicle comprising:a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion, and a second bottom portion;the first bottom portion defining a first V,

What is claimed is: 1. A blast-resistant armored land vehicle comprising:a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion, and a second bottom portion;the first bottom portion defining a first V, with an apex of the first V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, an energy-absorbing member extending longitudinally within the first bottom portion; andthe second bottom portion defining a second V, with an apex of the second V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, the second bottom portion being detachably secured to the vehicle exterior and spaced from the first bottom portion, the apex of the first V of the first bottom portion being located above the apex of the second V of the second bottom portion;wherein the first and second bottom portions form a bottom of the vehicle.