Method and system for stopping a vehicle
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1. A vehicle capture system, comprising:
- a loop adapted to be anchored to an arresting member; and
means for biasing a portion of the loop against a rear portion of at least one tire of a target vehicle, the biasing means sufficient to cause the portion of the loop to be carried over the at least one tire to engage the target vehicle, wherein the biasing means comprises at least two projectiles coupled to the loop with at least a portion of the loop disposed therebetween, the projectiles adapted to be propelled substantially forward to either side of a rear portion of the target vehicle.
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Abstract
Apparatus and associated methods for safely capturing a moving vehicle are disclosed. The method includes biasing a portion of a loop of cable against the rear portion of one or more tires of a target vehicle, such that the cable is carried over the tire and engages the rear axle, or another portion, of the target vehicle. The loop of cable can be connected to a stationary or mobile structure that can then provide a force to the cable to safely slow down and stop the target vehicle.
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18 Claims
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1. A vehicle capture system, comprising:
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a loop adapted to be anchored to an arresting member; and means for biasing a portion of the loop against a rear portion of at least one tire of a target vehicle, the biasing means sufficient to cause the portion of the loop to be carried over the at least one tire to engage the target vehicle, wherein the biasing means comprises at least two projectiles coupled to the loop with at least a portion of the loop disposed therebetween, the projectiles adapted to be propelled substantially forward to either side of a rear portion of the target vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of capturing a target vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a loop anchored to an arresting member; biasing at least a portion of the loop against a rear portion of at least one tire of a target vehicle, the biasing means sufficient to cause the portion of the loop to be carried over the at least one tire to engage the target vehicle, wherein the biasing means comprises at least two projectiles coupled to the loop with at least a portion of the loop disposed therebetween, the projectiles adapted to be propelled substantially forward to either side of a rear portion of the target vehicle; and applying tension to the loop with the arresting member to stop the target vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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