Patent attributes
A ballistic barrier curtain deployment system deploys a ballistic resistive curtain using a deployment firing mechanism. The ballistic barrier curtain can protect military personnel, equipment, diplomats, celebrities, etc. The deployment firing mechanism utilizes an inflator unit that operates using the same principles as an airbag inflator. The curtain is stored in a barrier curtain storage channel. The deployment firing mechanism is located in a ballistic barrier curtain deployment mechanism integrated at each end of the storage channel. A curtain deployment support column extends vertically from the curtain deployment mechanism. Each edge of the curtain is supported by the support column. The inflator unit is activated upon an activation request from a visual monitor, an audible monitor, heat/thermal monitor, or a manual directive. The inflator unit drives each edge of the curtain vertically, deploying the curtain between the support columns.
