Protection device

Abstract

The invention relates to a protection device with a plate made of hard material, in particular for insertion into bulletproof vests and the like, a cap, which catches a projectile ricocheting from the plate, being arranged over the plate.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A protection device comprising a plate made of hard material, for insertion into bulletproof vests, characterized in that a cap which catches a projectile and splinters ricocheting from the plate is arranged over the plate.  
     
     
         2 . The protection device according to    claim 1   , the material of the cap being shapable and designed in such a manner that the cap maintains a spacing from the plate after being mounted on the plate.  
     
     
         3 . The protection device according to    claim 1   , further comprising spacers arranged between the cap and the plate.  
     
     
         4 . The protection device according to    claim 2   , further comprising spacers arranged between the cap and the plate.  
     
     
         5 . The protection device according to    claim 3   , further comprising a foam filling provided between the cap and the plate.  
     
     
         6 . The protection device according to    claim 4   , further comprising a foam filling provided between the cap and the plate.  
     
     
         7 . The protection device according to    claim 1   , wherein a ply made of high-tensile fibers is applied to an impact side of the plate which comprises ceramic material.  
     
     
         8 . The protection device according to    claim 1   , wherein the cap is formed from fiber composite material.  
     
     
         9 . The protection device according to    claim 1   , wherein the cap is formed from light metal.