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WO1996024816A1
WO1996024816A1 PCT/FR1996/000186 FR9600186W WO9624816A1 WO 1996024816 A1 WO1996024816 A1 WO 1996024816A1 FR 9600186 W FR9600186 W FR 9600186W WO 9624816 A1 WO9624816 A1 WO 9624816A1
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  • the present invention relates to a bulletproof vest with permanent positive buoyancy.
  • the anti-projectile plates used most often generally made of aramid (“Kevlar”), must be relatively effective, have a relatively large thickness, typically greater than 25 mm, which results in reduced weight and flexibility.
  • the device according to the present invention aims to remedy this state of affairs. It makes it possible to produce light and comfortable bullet-proof vests, capable of keeping their user at the surface of the water, even if he is unconscious and equipped with combat equipment,
  • It consists essentially of three elements: two covers forming the front and the back, and a pelvic protection insertable in the front cover, these three elements successively containing, from outside to inside, a flexible anti-projectile layer d 'approximately 6 mm thick in unidirectional ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and an anti-trauma layer;'. made of 10 mm thick energy absorbing foam, the front and back further comprising, on the body side, a buoyancy element formed by two flexible 20 mm foam plates, the whole being completed by a flotation collar removable foam to keep the head above water.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively represent the external faces of the front and of the back of the vest
  • FIG. 1 showing the front with the pelvic protection removed
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 respectively represent the interior faces of the front and the back of the vest
  • FIG. 5 is a partial cross section along the arrows AA of the Figure 4
  • Figure 6 shows, seen from the front and in elevation, the assembled vest.
  • the device, Figures 1 to 6 is a chasuble-shaped set composed of three main parts: the front 1, the back 2 and a protection pelvic 3, and two accessories, namely a flotation collar 4 and a subcutaneous strap 5, these elements being separable and assembled by clips and straps, or by flexible Velcro type hook-and-loop fastener made up of hook bands and loop bands.
  • the front and back are each composed of an anatomical cover with, on the outside, a pocket 6 with flap 7 containing a rigid plate 8 of shielding.
  • On the inner face, in the lower part, is provided, over the entire width, an opening 9 closed by hook-and-loop tape allowing the fitting and removal of flexible internal plates 10, 11, 12 occupying the entire surface of the covers.
  • the lower edge of each cover has loops 13 for a belt and a clip 14 in the center for the subcutaneous strap 5.
  • These covers are made of flame-retardant polyamide fabric of 250 gr / m 2 for the outside and 150 gr / m 2 for the inside.
  • the rigid shielding plates 8 are of a known type. These are curved rectangular plates with a thickness of 22 mm formed by 154 compressed plies of unidirectional polyethylene of very high molecular weight, and whose dimensions are of the order of 250 x 300 mm for the front 1 and the back 2, and 150 x 226 for pelvic protection 3.
  • the flexible internal plates consist successively, from the outside towards the inside of the covers, of a flexible ballistic layer 10, of an anti-traumatic layer 11 and of a buoyancy element 12 (FIG. 5).
  • the flexible ballistic layer 10, or anti-projectile layer is formed by the stacking of thirty eight plies 0.152 mm thick, less than 6 mm, in unidirectional ultra high molecular weight polyethylene of the "Spectra" brand.
  • the anti-traumatic layer 11 is a flexible foam sheet 10 mm thick intended to absorb impacts and having an energy absorption of the order of 50 kJ / m3 at 50% compression.
  • the buoyancy element 12 consists of two sheets of water-repellent foam with closed cells, 10 mm thick.
  • This foam with an apparent density less than or equal to 50 kg / m3, will have a specific buoyancy greater than 8 kN / m3, so as to provide the entire vest with a positive buoyancy of 12 to 20 kg.
  • the front 1 is also equipped, on the outside, in the upper part, with two adjustment straps 15 and hook-and-loop fasteners allowing the connection with the back 2.
  • a zipper 16 allows 'retract the pelvic protection 3 by making it penetrate the cover.
  • This outer face is covered with hook-and-loop strips 17 allowing the adjustment of the vest and the fitting of several removable pockets (chasuble style), or other accessories (not shown).
  • elastic bands 18 allowing adjustment on the belly and on the front 1.
  • clips are provided for fixing the adjustment straps 15 ensuring the connection with the front 1, and straps retaining the flotation collar 4.
  • hook-and-loop strips allowing to fix indifferently on the right or on the left a radio pocket.
  • passers-by 13 for belt and a clip 14 for fixing the subcutaneous strap 4.
  • Two clips are fixed on the side passers-by of the front and back allowing to attach bags of ammunition or others, maintained on the vest side by Velcro fasteners.
  • the pelvic protection 3 has a structure identical to that of the front 1 and the back 2, but it has no element of buoyancy. It is composed of a cover containing a flexible ballistic layer 10 and an anti-traumatic layer 11. It also includes an external pocket 6 with a flap containing a rigid shielding plate 8.
  • the flotation collar 4 consists of a fabric cover with a hook-and-loop fastener allowing it to be closed and 2 straps 19 allowing attachment to the back 2, this cover containing a flexible foam plate 20 mm thick.
  • the subcutaneous strap 5 is a 50 mm wide nylon strap with two clips allowing connection with the front 1 and the back 2.
  • the vest is easy to put on and is comfortable even with pelvic protection. Tests carried out in sea assault dress have shown that after a jump of 50 cms, the body sinks to 70 cms and immediately rises to the surface, where it remains even if the user keeps his equipment, thanks to a significant reliability.
  • the assayer swam 100 meters without difficulty.
  • the weight of the ammunition being located on the thighs and around the hips, the lower body is attracted downwards, which has the effect of lifting the shoulders from the water and the neck being held straight by the collar, the respiratory tract stay out of the water.

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Abstract

Body armour having permanent positive buoyancy and consisting of two front (1) and back covers and a pelvis protector (3), which three elements contain, from the outside in, a flexible bullet-proof layer made of ultra-high molecular weight unidirectional polyethylene, and an injury-preventing foam layer. Furthermore, the front and back comprise, on the side proximal to the wearer's body, a buoyancy member made of flexible foam, and a detachable foam buoyancy collar for keeping the wearer's head out of the water. Said body armour may be used in the industrial field of manufacturing protective equipment for members of armed response teams such as military or civilian anti-terrorist hit squads and the like, and particularly marine commandos and troops deployed in marine environments.

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GILET PARE-BALLES A FLOTTABILITÉ POSITIVE PERMANENTE BODY VEST WITH PERMANENT POSITIVE BUOYANCY

La présente invention a pour objet un gilet pare-balles à fiottabilité positive permanente.The present invention relates to a bulletproof vest with permanent positive buoyancy.

Il concerne le secteur industriel de la fabrication d'équipements de protection destinés aux membres de groupes d'intervention armés du genre commandos anti-terrorisme ou similaires, aussi bien militaires que civils, et en particulier aux commandos de marine ou aux combattants appelés à intervenir en milieu marin.It concerns the industrial sector of the manufacture of protective equipment intended for members of armed intervention groups such as anti-terrorism commandos or similar, both military and civilian, and in particular to naval commandos or combatants called to intervene in the marine environment.

Les dispositifs de ce genre réalisés à ce jour, en raison du poids supplémentaire qu'ils ajoutent à l'équipement des utilisateurs, peuvent devenir un handicap sérieux lorsque leurs utilisateurs se trouvent dans l'obligation de se mettre à l'eau. Ils peuvent même devenir un risque mortel lorsque celui qui en est revêtu se retrouve à l'eau en étant inconscient, par exemple à la suite d'une blessure ou de la chute d'un appareil volant.Devices of this kind made to date, due to the additional weight they add to the equipment of users, can become a serious handicap when their users are forced to get into the water. They can even become a fatal risk when the person wearing it finds himself in the water while unconscious, for example following an injury or the fall of a flying device.

Par ailleurs, les plaques anti-projectiles utilisées le plus souvent, généralement réalisées en aramide ("Kevlar"), doivent pour être efficace, avoir une épaisseur relativement importante, typiquement supérieure à 25 mm, ce qui entraîne un poids et une souplesse réduite.Furthermore, the anti-projectile plates used most often, generally made of aramid ("Kevlar"), must be relatively effective, have a relatively large thickness, typically greater than 25 mm, which results in reduced weight and flexibility.

Le dispositif selon la présente invention a pour objectif de remédier à cet état de choses. Il permet en effet de réaliser des gilets pare-balles légers et confortables, capable de maintenir leur utilisateur à la surface de l'eau, même s'il est inconscient et équipé de matériel de combat,The device according to the present invention aims to remedy this state of affairs. It makes it possible to produce light and comfortable bullet-proof vests, capable of keeping their user at the surface of the water, even if he is unconscious and equipped with combat equipment,

Il est constitué essentiellement de trois éléments: deux housses formant le devant et le dos, et une protection pelvienne insérable dans la housse de devant, ces trois éléments contenant successivement, de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur, une couche anti-projectiles souple d'environ 6 mm d'épaisseur en polyethylene unidirectionnel à ultra haut poids moléculaire et une couche anti-traumatique ;'. en mousse absorbant l'énergie de 10 mm d'épaisseur, le devant et le dos comportant en outre, côté corps, un élément de fiottabilité formé de deux plaques de mousse souple de 20 mm, l'ensemble étant complété par une collerette de flottaison amovible en mousse destinée à maintenir la tête hors de l'eau.It consists essentially of three elements: two covers forming the front and the back, and a pelvic protection insertable in the front cover, these three elements successively containing, from outside to inside, a flexible anti-projectile layer d 'approximately 6 mm thick in unidirectional ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and an anti-trauma layer;'. made of 10 mm thick energy absorbing foam, the front and back further comprising, on the body side, a buoyancy element formed by two flexible 20 mm foam plates, the whole being completed by a flotation collar removable foam to keep the head above water.

Sur les dessins schématiques annexés, donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatif d'une des formes de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention: les figures 1 et 2 représentent respectivement les faces extérieures du devant et du dos du gilet, la figure 1 montrant le devant avec la protection pelvienne sortie, les figures 3 et 4 représentent respectivement les faces intérieures du devant et du dos du gilet, le devant avec la protection pelvienne rentrée, la figure 5 est une coupe transversale partielle suivant les flèches A-A de la figure 4, et la figure 6 montre, vu de l'avant et en élévation, le gilet assemblé.In the appended schematic drawings, given by way of nonlimiting example of one of the embodiments of the object of the invention: FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively represent the external faces of the front and of the back of the vest, FIG. 1 showing the front with the pelvic protection removed, FIGS. 3 and 4 respectively represent the interior faces of the front and the back of the vest, the front with the pelvic protection retracted, FIG. 5 is a partial cross section along the arrows AA of the Figure 4, and Figure 6 shows, seen from the front and in elevation, the assembled vest.

Le dispositif, figures 1 à 6, est un ensemble en forme de chasuble composé de trois parties principales: le devant 1, le dos 2 et une protection pelvienne 3, et de deux accessoires, à savoir une collerette de flottaison 4 et une sangle sous-cutale 5, ces éléments étant dissociables et assemblés par clips et sangles, ou par auto-agrippant souple de type "Velcro" constitué de bandes à crochets et de bandes à bouclettes.The device, Figures 1 to 6, is a chasuble-shaped set composed of three main parts: the front 1, the back 2 and a protection pelvic 3, and two accessories, namely a flotation collar 4 and a subcutaneous strap 5, these elements being separable and assembled by clips and straps, or by flexible Velcro type hook-and-loop fastener made up of hook bands and loop bands.

Le devant et le dos sont composés chacun d'une housse anatomique avec, sur la face extérieure, une poche 6 à rabat 7 contenant une plaque rigide 8 de blindage. Sur la face intérieure, en partie basse, est prévue, sur toute la largeur, une ouverture 9 fermée par bande auto- agrippante permettant la mise en place et le retrait de plaques internes souples 10, 11, 12 occupant toute la surface des housses. Le bord inférieur de chaque housse comporte des passants 13 pour un ceinturon ainsi qu'un clip 14 au centre pour la sangle sous-cutale 5.The front and back are each composed of an anatomical cover with, on the outside, a pocket 6 with flap 7 containing a rigid plate 8 of shielding. On the inner face, in the lower part, is provided, over the entire width, an opening 9 closed by hook-and-loop tape allowing the fitting and removal of flexible internal plates 10, 11, 12 occupying the entire surface of the covers. The lower edge of each cover has loops 13 for a belt and a clip 14 in the center for the subcutaneous strap 5.

Ces housses sont réalisées en tissu polyamide ignifugé de 250 gr/m2 pour la face extérieure et de 150 gr/m2 pour la face intérieure.These covers are made of flame-retardant polyamide fabric of 250 gr / m 2 for the outside and 150 gr / m 2 for the inside.

Les plaques rigides 8 de blindage sont d'un type connu. Il s'agit de plaques rectangulaires galbées d'une épaisseur de 22 mm formées de 154 plis comprimés de polyethylene unidirectionnel de très haut poids moléculaire, et dont les dimensions sont de l'ordre de 250 x 300 mm pour le devant 1 et le dos 2, et de 150 x 226 pour la protection pelvienne 3.The rigid shielding plates 8 are of a known type. These are curved rectangular plates with a thickness of 22 mm formed by 154 compressed plies of unidirectional polyethylene of very high molecular weight, and whose dimensions are of the order of 250 x 300 mm for the front 1 and the back 2, and 150 x 226 for pelvic protection 3.

Les plaques internes souples sont constituées successivement, en allant de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur des housses, d'une couche ballistique souple 10, d'une couche anti-traumatique 11 et d'un élément de fiottabilité 12 (figure 5).The flexible internal plates consist successively, from the outside towards the inside of the covers, of a flexible ballistic layer 10, of an anti-traumatic layer 11 and of a buoyancy element 12 (FIG. 5).

La couche ballistique souple 10, ou couche anti-projectiles, est formée par l'empilement de trente huit plis de 0,152 mm d'épaisseur inférieure à 6 mm en polyethylene unidirectionnel à ultra haut poids moléculaire de marque "Spectra".The flexible ballistic layer 10, or anti-projectile layer, is formed by the stacking of thirty eight plies 0.152 mm thick, less than 6 mm, in unidirectional ultra high molecular weight polyethylene of the "Spectra" brand.

La couche anti-traumatique 11 est une plaque de mousse souple de 10 mm d'épaisseur destinée à amortir les impacts et présentant une absorption d'énergie de l'ordre de 50 kJ/m3 à 50 % de compression.The anti-traumatic layer 11 is a flexible foam sheet 10 mm thick intended to absorb impacts and having an energy absorption of the order of 50 kJ / m3 at 50% compression.

Enfin, côté du corps humain, l'élément de fiottabilité 12 est constitué de deux plaques de mousse hydrofuge à alvéoles fermées de 10 mm d'épaisseurFinally, on the side of the human body, the buoyancy element 12 consists of two sheets of water-repellent foam with closed cells, 10 mm thick.

(épaisseur totale: 20 mm). Cette mousse, d'une densité apparente inférieure ou égale à 50 kg/m3, présentera une fiottabilité spécifique supérieure à 8 kN/m3, de manière à assurer à l'ensemble du gilet une fiottabilité positive de 12 à 20 kg.(total thickness: 20 mm). This foam, with an apparent density less than or equal to 50 kg / m3, will have a specific buoyancy greater than 8 kN / m3, so as to provide the entire vest with a positive buoyancy of 12 to 20 kg.

Le devant 1 est en outre équipé, sur la face extérieure, en partie haute, de deux sangles de réglage 15 et d'éléments auto-agrippants permettant la liaison avec le dos 2. Dans la partie inférieure, une fermeture à glissière 16 permet d'escamoter la protection pelvienne 3 en la faisant pénétrer dans la housse. Cette face extérieure est recouverte de bandes auto-agrippantes 17 permettant l'ajustement du gilet et la pose de plusieurs poches amovibles (style chasuble), ou d'autres accessoires (non représentés).The front 1 is also equipped, on the outside, in the upper part, with two adjustment straps 15 and hook-and-loop fasteners allowing the connection with the back 2. In the lower part, a zipper 16 allows 'retract the pelvic protection 3 by making it penetrate the cover. This outer face is covered with hook-and-loop strips 17 allowing the adjustment of the vest and the fitting of several removable pockets (chasuble style), or other accessories (not shown).

De chaque côté de la face extérieure du dos 2 son disposées des bandes élastiques 18 permettant l'ajustement sur le ventre et sur le devant 1. Dans la partie supérieure des clips sont prévus pour la fixation des sangles de réglage 15 assurant la liaison avec le devant 1, et des sangles retenant la collerette de flottaison 4. De chaque côté de la poche 6 du blindage rigide 8 sont disposées des bandes d'auto-agrippant permettant de fixer indifféremment à droite ou à gauche une pochette radio. Dans la partie inférieure se trouve également des passants 13 pour ceinturon et un clip 14 pour la fixation de la sangle sous cutale 4. Deux clips sont fixés sur les passants latéraux du devant et du dos permettant d'attacher des sacoches de munitions ou autres, maintenues côté gilet par des auto-agrippants.On each side of the outer face of the back 2 are arranged elastic bands 18 allowing adjustment on the belly and on the front 1. In the upper part clips are provided for fixing the adjustment straps 15 ensuring the connection with the front 1, and straps retaining the flotation collar 4. On each side of the pocket 6 of the rigid shielding 8 are arranged hook-and-loop strips allowing to fix indifferently on the right or on the left a radio pocket. In the lower part there are also passers-by 13 for belt and a clip 14 for fixing the subcutaneous strap 4. Two clips are fixed on the side passers-by of the front and back allowing to attach bags of ammunition or others, maintained on the vest side by Velcro fasteners.

La protection pelvienne 3 a une structure identique à celle du devant 1 et du dos 2, mais elle est dépourvue d'élément de fiottabilité. Elle est composée d'une housse contenant une couche ballistique souple 10 et une couche anti-traumatique 11. Elle comporte également une poche externe 6 à rabat contenant une plaque rigide 8 de blindage.The pelvic protection 3 has a structure identical to that of the front 1 and the back 2, but it has no element of buoyancy. It is composed of a cover containing a flexible ballistic layer 10 and an anti-traumatic layer 11. It also includes an external pocket 6 with a flap containing a rigid shielding plate 8.

Elle peut être introduite à l'intérieur d'une poche prévue à cet effet au bas de la housse du devant 1 et comportant une fermeture à glissière 16. Lorsqu'elle est sortie, elle est maintenue en position grâce à des sangles internes.It can be inserted inside a pocket provided for this purpose at the bottom of the front cover 1 and comprising a zipper 16. When it is out, it is held in position thanks to internal straps.

La collerette de flottaison 4 est constituée d'une housse en tissu avec un auto-agrippant permettant sa fermeture et 2 sangles 19 permettant la fixation sur le dos 2, cette housse contenant une plaque de mousse souple de 20 mm d'épaisseur.The flotation collar 4 consists of a fabric cover with a hook-and-loop fastener allowing it to be closed and 2 straps 19 allowing attachment to the back 2, this cover containing a flexible foam plate 20 mm thick.

La sangle sous cutale 5 est une sangle en nylon de 50 mm de large avec deux clips permettant la liaison avec le devant 1 et le dos 2.The subcutaneous strap 5 is a 50 mm wide nylon strap with two clips allowing connection with the front 1 and the back 2.

Le gilet s'enfile facilement et s'avère confortable même avec la protection pelvienne. Des essais effectués en tenue d'assaut mer ont démontré qu'après un saut de 50 cms, le corps s'enfonce à 70 cms et remonte aussitôt à la surface, où il demeure même si l'utilisateur conserve son équipement, grâce à une fiottabilité importante. L'essayeur a nagé 100 mètres sans difficulté.The vest is easy to put on and is comfortable even with pelvic protection. Tests carried out in sea assault dress have shown that after a jump of 50 cms, the body sinks to 70 cms and immediately rises to the surface, where it remains even if the user keeps his equipment, thanks to a significant reliability. The assayer swam 100 meters without difficulty.

Le poids des munitions étant situé sur les cuisses et autour des hanches, le bas du corps est attiré vers le bas, ce qui a pour effet de sortir les épaules de l'eau et le cou étant tenu droit par la collerette, les voies respiratoires restent hors de l'eau.The weight of the ammunition being located on the thighs and around the hips, the lower body is attracted downwards, which has the effect of lifting the shoulders from the water and the neck being held straight by the collar, the respiratory tract stay out of the water.

Le positionnement des divers éléments constitutifs donne à l'objet de l'invention un maximum d'effets utiles qui n'avaient pas été, à ce jour, obtenus par des dispositifs similaires. The positioning of the various constituent elements gives the object of the invention a maximum of useful effects which had not, to date, been obtained by similar devices.

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REVENDICATIONS 1°. Gilet pare-balles à fiottabilité positive permanente, destiné à assurer la protection anti¬ projectiles des membres de groupes d'intervention civils ou militaires, et en particulier des membres des commandos de marine ou des combattants appelés à intervenir en milieu marin, constitué d'un ensemble en forme de chasuble composé d'un devant (1), d'un dos (2) et d'une protection pelvienne (3) comportant chacun sur la face extérieure une poche (6) à rabat (7) contenant une plaque rigide (8) de blindage en polyethylene à haut poids moléculaire d'une épaisseur de 22 mm, caractérisé en ce que le devant (1), le dos1°. Bulletproof vest with permanent positive buoyancy, intended to ensure anti-projectile protection for members of civil or military intervention groups, and in particular members of marine commandos or combatants called to intervene in a marine environment, consisting of an assembly in the form of a chasuble composed of a front (1), a back (2) and a pelvic protection (3) each comprising on the exterior face a pocket (6) with flap (7) containing a plate rigid shield (8) made of high molecular weight polyethylene with a thickness of 22 mm, characterized in that the front (1), the back (2) et la protection pelvienne (3) sont constitués chacun d'une housse réalisée en tissu polyamide ignifugé de 250 gr/m2 pour la face extérieure et de 150 gr/m2 pour la face intérieure, ces housses contenant successivement, de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur, une couche anti-projectiles souple (10) d'épaisseur inférieure à 6 mm en polyethylene à très haut poids moléculaire et une couche anti- traumatique (11) constituée d'une plaque de mousse souple de 10 mm d'épaisseur et présentant une absorption d'énergie de l'ordre de 50 kJ/m3 à 50 % de compression, le devant (1) et le dos (2) comportant de plus côté corps un élément de fiottabilité (12) d'une épaisseur voisine de 40 mm apte à assurer à l'ensemble du gilet une fiottabilité positive de 12 à 20 kg.(2) and the pelvic protection (3) each consist of a cover made of flame-retardant polyamide fabric of 250 gr/m 2 for the exterior face and 150 gr/m 2 for the interior face, these covers successively containing, from the outside towards the inside, a flexible anti-projectile layer (10) with a thickness of less than 6 mm made of very high molecular weight polyethylene and an anti-traumatic layer (11) made up of a flexible foam plate of 10 mm thick and having an energy absorption of the order of 50 kJ/m3 at 50% compression, the front (1) and the back (2) further comprising on the body side a buoyancy element (12) d a thickness close to 40 mm capable of ensuring the entire vest has a positive buoyancy of 12 to 20 kg. 2°. Gilet pare-balles selon la revendication 1, se caractérisant par le fait qu'il comporte une collerette de, flottaison (4) amovible retenue par des sangles et des clips fixés à la partie du dos (2) et formée d'une housse contenant une plaque de mousse souple de 20 mm d'épaisseur.2°. Bullet-proof vest according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a removable flotation collar (4) retained by straps and clips fixed to the part of the back (2) and made up of a cover containing a 20 mm thick flexible foam plate. 3°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que la couche anti-projectiles souple (10) est formée par l'empilement de trente-huit plis de 0,152 mm en polyethylene unidirectionnel à très haut poids moléculaire.3°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible anti-projectile layer (10) is formed by the stack of thirty-eight plies of 0.152 mm in unidirectional polyethylene with very high molecular weight . 4°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que les éléments de fiottabilité (12) sont composés de deux plaques de mousse hydrofuge à alvéoles fermées de 20 mm d'épaisseur chacune, d'une densité apparente inférieure ou égale à 50 kg/m3, et présentant une fiottabilité spécifique supérieure à 8 kN/m3.4°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the buoyancy elements (12) are composed of two plates of water-repellent foam with closed cells, each 20 mm thick, of an apparent density less than or equal to 50 kg/m3, and having a specific fiotability greater than 8 kN/m3. 5°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que le bord inférieur des housses du devant (1) est équipé d'une fermeture à glissière (16) permettant d'escamoter la protection pelvienne (3) en la faisant pénétrer dans la housse, ladite protection pelvienne étant maintenue en position, lorsqu'elle est sortie, grâce à des sangles internes.5°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower edge of the front covers (1) is equipped with a zipper (16) allowing the pelvic protection (3) to be retracted. by making it penetrate the cover, said pelvic protection being held in position, when it is taken out, thanks to internal straps. 6°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que le bord inférieur des housses du devant et du dos comportent des passants (13) pour un ceinturon, ainsi qu'un clip (14) au centre pour la fixation d'une sangle sous-cutale (5), les passants latéraux étant équipés de clips permettant d'attacher des sacoches de munitions. 7°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que l'assemblage du devant et du dos s'effectue au moyen, d'une part, de deux sangles de réglage (15) et d'éléments auto-agrippants fixés en partie haute du devant (1) et du dos (2) et, d'autre part, de bandes élastiques (18) disposées de chaque côté de la face extérieure du dos (2) et permettant l'ajustement sur le ventre et sur le devant (1) .6°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower edge of the front and back covers have loops (13) for a belt, as well as a clip (14) in the center for the attachment of a subcutaneous strap (5), the side loops being equipped with clips allowing ammunition bags to be attached. 7°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly of the front and back is carried out by means, on the one hand, of two adjustment straps (15) and elements self-gripping fasteners fixed in the upper part of the front (1) and the back (2) and, on the other hand, elastic bands (18) arranged on each side of the exterior face of the back (2) and allowing adjustment on stomach and front (1). 8°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que les faces extérieures du devant (1) et du dos (2) sont recouvertes de bandes auto-agrippantes (17) permettant la pose de poches amovibles, d'une pochette radio ou d'autres accessoires.8°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exterior faces of the front (1) and back (2) are covered with hook-and-loop strips (17) allowing the installation of removable pockets, a radio pouch or other accessories. 9°. Gilet pare-balles selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, se caractérisant par le fait que sur la face intérieure du devant (1) et du dos (2), en partie basse, est prévue, sur toute la largeur, une ouverture (9) fermée par bande auto-agrippante permettant la mise en place et le retrait de plaques internes souples (10, 11, 12). 9°. Bullet-proof vest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the inner face of the front (1) and the back (2), in the lower part, is provided, over the entire width, an opening ( 9) closed with a self-gripping strip allowing the installation and removal of flexible internal plates (10, 11, 12).
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