DE102009021191A1 - Weapon system for use with caseless munition, has weapon barrel, projectile magazine with individual chambers and propellant charge magazine with individual chambers - Google Patents

Abstract

The weapon system has a weapon barrel, a projectile magazine (2) with individual chambers (3,30) and a propellant charge magazine (4) with individual chambers (5,50). The projectile magazine and propellant charge magazine are moved relative to the weapon barrel. The former chamber of magazine is located in a discharge position, where the latter chamber magazine is loaded in the movement position. The latter chamber of the propellant charge magazine is loaded in the movement position of the propellant charge magazine.

Description

The The invention relates to a weapon system with caseless ammunition according to the preamble of claim 1 and of Claim 11.

Such a system is for example from the EP 1 731 867 B1 known. The projectile and the propellant charge are in this case assigned to a respective independent projectile bearing or propellant charge bearings, which are aligned in firing position coaxial with the axis of the barrel of the weapon barrel.

From the DE PS 15 78 101 It is known to move the projectile bearing and propellant charges transversely to the gun barrel in opposite directions to each other, to twist or to pivot, to allow increased firing order and to keep the heat absorption of the barrel as low as possible. Unlike a classic sleeve ammunition, in which the projectile is firmly connected to the sleeve containing the propellant charge, in case of a failure of the propellant charge, no automatic ejection of the propellant charge and of the projectile is possible. Weapon systems with caseless ammunition were therefore previously disadvantaged in stoppages, insofar as it has come to this conditional use interruptions.

A The object of the present invention is the weapon system according to the preamble of claim 1 in such a way, that even with stoppages further use of the weapon system achievable without significant time impairments is.

These Task is by a weapon system according to claim 1 solved.

there the project warehouse has a chamber at a given time on, which is in an unloading position at which an ejection device for the projectile in the chamber is activatable, whereas a further chamber of the projectile bearing, in particular in this movement position of the Projectillagers is reloadable. The propellant charge camp has a certain time a chamber, which is in an unloading position located at the ejection device for the propellant charge in the chamber is activatable, whereas the further chamber of the Propellant charge bearing in particular in this movement position of the Propellant charge warehouse is rechargeable. This can cause a discharge of the chamber and a shop for the other compartment of the projectile warehouse and corresponding preferably also on the propellant charge bearing simultaneously irrespective of whether or not the Chamber is filled with a propellant failure or Not. The invention makes it possible to an additional Clock step, so an additional position of the bearings for to dispense with the operation of the ejection devices and to increase the firing order even in case of failure. By the measure according to the invention becomes simultaneous a simple structural design allows.

Preferably is the ejector for the propellant warehouse as well preferably also for the projectile warehouse at each unloading position, d. H. with progressive clocking, automatically d. H. automatically activated.

In In a simple manner, the invention can be realized by that the projectile warehouse and the propellant storage each separate diametrically opposite the axis of the soul A of the weapon barrel Axes X and Y are rotatable.

Preferably are the axes X, Y and the soul axis A on a common Plane that runs in the direction of firing.

In Advantageously, the invention comes Idea with at least two chambers each. Accordingly, points the propellant charge bearing expediently at least two chambers and the project warehouse at least two chambers. For Lower caliber weapons, such as a 20mm cannon, is a version with only two chambers each Dimensions and technical realization particularly advantageous.

The Clocking of the system depends on the number of chambers. In a two-chamber system, each bar corresponds to a 1/4 turn. The firing position is taken after every second clock.

The Discharging the propellant charge, so the removal of a possible present propellant failure and the loading of the projectile warehouse preferably takes place in opposite directions. This turns the both bearings in opposite rotational movement. This is cheap for targeted heat removal measures. But also a synchronous movement is possible.

Conveniently, the projectile is opposite to the weft direction to the loading side ejected. The resistance of projectile related Attacks or leader bands must therefore not be overcome when ejecting.

In contrast, For example, the propellant charge failure is preferably ejected in the firing direction, whereby the back, d. H. rear seal not damaged becomes.

The activation of the ejection devices may expediently in dependence of the rotation movement of the projectile bearing and propellant charge bearing, for example via suitable synchronization gear or other control means, such. B. scenes or the like, are controlled.

Further is suitably provided that a too discharging projectile during the respective unloading process of the projectile warehouse into a loading space for the projectiles traceable and possibly from there by a suitable Device from the loading space is ejected.

at the ejection device for the projectile and the ejection device for the propellant charge is expediently in each case correspondingly positioned and axially movable Auswerfdorne. Such Auswerfdorne can via suitable synchronization means Synchronization gear or the like with the rotational movement of Projectillagers and propellant charge are coupled. they provide Therefore, a structurally simple solution variant.

A Another object of the present invention is that weapons system according to the preamble of claim 11 such educate that the security of the weapon system even after longer Shooting sequences is guaranteed.

These Task is by a weapon system according to claim 11 solved.

The conventional weapon system for caseless Ammunition according to the preamble of claim 11 includes a weapon barrel, a single compartment projectile warehouse, and a single chamber propellant bearing, wherein projectile bearing and propellant storage to ensure a firing position, at one of the chambers of the projectile warehouse and one of the chambers of the propellant charge bearing are coaxial with the axis of the barrel of the weapon, are movable relative to the barrel. Such a weapon system can be operated, for example aufschießend. This is z. As with a gun or a rifle of the case. Here is the propellant even before the trigger is pulled into the combustion chamber introduced, for example, by manually pressing a Loading device (eg carriage). This requires that the propellant charge already positioned relatively long before the actual shot in the combustion chamber is. On top of that, the propellant charge in case of a failure until manual unloading remains in the combustion chamber. This long stay of the propellant charge in the combustion chamber (both before the shot as well as after a failure) can in particular after an already made longer shot sequence a security problem represent. Namely, when the combustion chamber through the Already previously fired shots already heated up there is a risk that the combustion chamber located in the Propellant ignited without firing intent. Thereby may unintentionally fire one or more shots which can lead to serious accidents. A similar problem arises when the weapon system is used in zuschießenden operation. This is z. B. with a submachine gun or a machine gun. Here is indeed only upon actuation of the trigger the propellant charge fed to the combustion chamber and shortly thereafter the firing pin but in the case of a failure, it also remains in the firing operation, the propellant charge continues in the combustion chamber. After a long shot sequence with subsequently heated combustion chamber So there is also here in the case of a Zündversagers the Danger that a longer time in the combustion chamber located propellant unintentionally self-ignited.

Especially by the features of the characterizing part of claim 11 security in the weapon system according to the invention in view of the self-ignition problem described above decisively improved. Accordingly, the project warehouse is in one or several successive cycles movable, each The cycles comprise the following positions one after the other: A first one Position in which one of the chambers of the projectile warehouse is in one Loading position is located at the one insertion device for insertion a projectile can be activated in this chamber, a second position, in which this chamber of the projectile warehouse is in the firing position and a third position in which this chamber of the Projectile warehouse is located in an unloading position at which an ejection device for ejecting any projectile still in this chamber can be activated from this chamber. Further, the propellant charge bearing movable in one or more consecutive cycles, wherein each of the cycles comprises the following positions in succession: one first position, in which one of the chambers of the propellant charge bearing located in a loading position at which a slide-in device for activating a propellant charge in this chamber is activated, a second position in which this chamber of the propellant charge bearing is in the firing position, and a third position in which this chamber of the propellant charge bearing in a discharge position located where an ejector for ejecting the possibly Propellant still in this chamber from this chamber is activatable.

In a weapon system designed in this way, it is advantageously ensured that every cycle which starts with the loading of a chamber of the projectile storage and a chamber of the propellant charge bearing is always completely passed through until the discharge, in particular of the chamber of the propellant charge storage, independently of this, when (especially with an automatic weapon) the trigger is released and also regardless of whether in particular the last charged propellant is a failure or not. This can ensure that a propellant charge, which is introduced at a certain time in a chamber of the propellant charge bearing (and thus in the combustion chamber), dwells in each case only for a very short period of time in the combustion chamber. Either the charged propellant charge is intentionally ignited a short time later in the firing position, or expelled from its propellant charge chamber in case of failure of the propellant charge or interrupting the firing order. As a result, inadvertent ignition of a propellant charge can be prevented in all conceivable cases with high probability even when the propellant charge bearing is heated. As a result, the safety of the conventional weapon system according to the preamble of claim 11 is significantly improved.

Preferably the projectile bearing is rotatable about an associated axis stored. Furthermore, the propellant charge bearing is preferably also around an associated axis rotatably mounted. Preferably the two axes around which the projectile warehouse and the propellant charge warehouse each rotatably mounted, each offset parallel to the axis of the soul arranged the barrel. Through this rotatable storage of the Projectillagers and the propellant charge camp arise in particular concerning the alternative of a linear displacement the projectile bearing and the propellant charge bearing inertial advantages. In a rotatable storage, the weapon system does not have against the moment of inertia of the projectile bearing and the propellant charge bearing work as soon as the bearings are in rotation. This advantage is with linear reciprocating pushability of the projectile bearing and the propellant charge bearing not given.

Preferably externally driven synchronization means are provided with which depending on the rotational movement and / or the angular position the projectile warehouse and / or the propellant charge bearing the respective Ejecting device is actuated. Under external drive understands in weapon systems the property that mechanical processes in the Weapon system regardless of by firing a Run off the resulting forces. The opposite form so-called self-propelled weapon systems in which the shot resulting forces, for example, for charging the next cartridge can be used. Classic self-propelled Weapon systems are z. B. pressure loader or recoil loader. By the foreign drive of the ejection device, in particular of the propellant charge bearing the ejection of the possibly still located in the chamber Propellant charge from the chamber automatically after releasing the trigger, without that for this ejection process still any Forces of a firing process would be necessary. This is particularly advantageous if the last charged propellant, which is beaten shortly before releasing the trigger, fails and no longer unloaded by the now missing firing forces can be. The externally driven synchronization means actuate in In this case, in any case, the ejector of the propellant charge bearing. Preferably, the externally driven synchronization means also sure that after this conclusion of the last cycle no new cycle is started more, so no new propellant charge and no new projectile in one of the chambers of the propellant charge bearing and the projectile warehouse is pushed more.

According to one particularly preferred embodiment of the invention Waffensystems the ejection devices are so delayed operable to the insertion devices that an intrusion the Auswerfeinrichtungen in the chambers always only with a time delay to Insertion of the insertion devices after rotation of the projectile bearing and / or the propellant charge bearing from the loading position by 360 ° / n, so the nth part of 360 °, takes place in the unloading position, where n is the number of chambers of the project warehouse and / or the Number of chambers of the propellant charge bearing is. This time-shifted Operability of the ejection devices is preferably realized in that the ejection devices and the insertion devices such coupled to each other that a movement of the insertion devices to the projectile warehouse and the propellant charge warehouse with a preferably Equal movement of the ejection devices from the project warehouse and the propellant charge bearing away. Preferably, accordingly a movement of the insertion devices of the projectile warehouse and the propellant charge bearing away with a preferably equal amount Movement of the ejection devices on the projectile warehouse and the Propellant storage connected to. Here are the project warehouse and the propellant bearing preferably between the insertion devices and the ejection devices arranged. This can be advantageous Be ensured that the ejection / ejection of ignition failures can take place in the opposite direction to the insertion direction.

These time-delayed operation of the ejection devices can be controlled by the synchronization means described above. The advantage of the time delay of the operation of the ejection devices and the coupling of the ejection devices and the insertion devices lies in the simple and trouble-free controllability the loading and unloading process. Furthermore, the so configured designed Weapon system by a high smoothness.

As a general rule is the use of as many chambers in the propellant storage advantageous because the energy input (at the same cadence, ie at same shot frequency per unit time) in the propellant charge storage the smaller the more chambers are provided. The disadvantage is however, that the residence time of the respective propellant charges in their Chambers with the use of many propellant chambers the longer is, the more chambers are provided. Due to the long residence time the propellant charges in the propellant storage increases Danger of auto-ignition (cook-off). The invention sees So before the problem of two opposing tendencies provided, on the one hand as many propellant charge chambers provide as little as possible to the propellant charge bearing to heat, on the other hand, as few propellant charge chambers provide for the residence time of the individual propellant charges in their Keep chambers as low as possible. In the context of the present The invention became more and more theoretical and experimental Nature gained the knowledge that the optimal number n of the chambers of the Propellant charge is equal to 2 (n = 2). In this case (n = 2) thus results in a time-delayed penetration of the ejection devices into the chambers after rotation of the projectile bearing and / or the propellant charge bearing from the loading position by 180 ° to the unloading position. One Another advantage of the realization of the invention Weapon system with only 2 propellant chambers and only 2 projectile chambers in that, in this configuration, the advantageous counterparts Rotation of the projectile bearing and the propellant charge bearing easier can be realized as a rotation from the loading position 180 ° clockwise both at projectile warehouse and also with propellant storage to the same unloading position and the same Position of the projectile chambers and the propellant charge chambers to each other performs as a rotation from the loading position by 180 ° counter Clockwise. For that reason it is in the event that the number n of chambers is greater than 2, rather advantageous if projectile bearings and propellant charges in the same direction rotate. But even in the case n = 2 is a same direction Turning projectile warehouse and propellant storage conceivable.

A expedient embodiment of the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to drawing figures.

In the drawings indicate the same or similar Reference numerals same or similar parts. Show it:

1 a greatly simplified schematic representation of the charging process of an expedient embodiment of the invention in a partial sectional view from the front ( 1A ), along the section line BB of 1A ( 1B ) as well as along the section line CD of 1B ( 1C )

2 a greatly simplified schematic representation of the unloading process of the above embodiment of the invention in partial sectional view from the front ( 2A ), along the section line BB in 2A ( 2 B ) as well as along the section line CD in 2 B ( 2C )

3 a simplified schematic representation of the firing position,

4A - 4L a plurality of temporally successive snapshots of a preferred embodiment of the weapon system according to the invention for the representation of the functional sequence during an undisturbed cycle (without ignition failure), and

5A - 5L a plurality of successive snapshots of the preferred embodiment of the weapon system according to the invention for illustrating the functional sequence during a faulty cycle (with Zündversager).

The reference number 1 denotes a weapon barrel z. B. for a 20 mm rapid-fire cannon of a preferably automatically operated weapon system with caseless ammunition and high firing order, for example, for use in a tank, helicopter or the like. The weapon system includes a total of two chambers 3 . 30 comprehensive project warehouse 2 for receiving in a storage or loading space 11 located projectiles 6 , A stamp 8th serves to the exactly positioned in the insertion position projectile 6 , for example as in 1B shown in the chamber 30 of the projectile carrier 2 to spend. In the loading room 11 is a plurality of stored projectiles, by means of a (not shown) feeding into the insertion position for the subsequent chamber, z. B. 3 , are available. The chamber 3 is located in the 2 shown timing in unloading position.

The weapon system also includes an independent propellant charge warehouse 4 with also two chambers 5 . 50 , in each case a propellant charge 7 can be introduced. Like from the 1B it can be seen, the loading of the propellant charge bearing 4 via a punch located on the weft direction side 9 guaranteed. The in the loading space 12 stored, stored propellant charges 7 are successively placed in the insertion position and the respective chamber (in 1B the chamber 50 ) of the propellant charge bearing 4 fed.

Both the propellant charge warehouse 4 as well as the projectile warehouse 2 are designed as a pivot bearing and are moved in opposite directions, for example. According to 1A become the propellant storage 4 about the rotation axis Y counterclockwise and the projectile camp 2 moved clockwise around the axis of rotation X. How out 1A it can be seen, the chamber is in the rotational position shown therein (clocking) 5 just with a propellant charge 7 filled while the chamber 30 of the projectile warehouse 2 with the projectile 6 is filled.

In the middle is the position of the weapon barrel 1 , In this rotational position, there is neither a chamber of the projectile bearing 2 another chamber of the propellant charge camp 4 in alignment with the axis of the soul A of the barrel 1 ,

1C shows the arrangement of each not in firing position chambers, namely the chambers 3 . 30 of the projectile warehouse 2 as well as the chambers 5 . 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 relative to the barrel 1 ,

The rotational movement of the projectile bearing 2 and propellant charge storage 4 takes place in a 1/4 turn. Like in the 2 is shown in the same rotational position via a first Auswerfdorn 13 if necessary by ignition inhibition in the chamber 3 remaining projectile 6 preferably ejected opposite to the firing direction, preferably from the projectile warehouse 2 in the loading room 11 back where it is separated by a device (not shown).

At the same time the possibly defective propellant charge 7 through the second ejection pin 10 preferably in the weft direction from the chamber 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 ejected, preferably in the loading space 12 , where it is separated by a (also not shown) device.

Loading according to 1 and unloading according to 2 occurs after every other cycle, such that the ejector pins 10 . 13 enter the chambers concerned, regardless of whether there is a projectile in the relevant chamber 6 or a propellant charge 7 or not.

After loading or unloading according to 1 respectively. 2 rotates the projectile warehouse 2 and propellant storage 4 1/4 turn further into the in 3 illustrated position (firing position), in which the previously loaded chambers 30 such as 50 in alignment with the axis of the soul A of the barrel 1 lie.

In this firing position or shot position are the previously loaded chambers 30 and 50 So coaxial with the soul axis of the barrel 1 , or in other words, the chambers 30 and 50 lie in flight with the weapon barrel 1 ,

The control of the Auswerfdorne 10 . 13 can by synchronization means 15 and / or coupling agents 14 , which depending on the rotational movement and / or the angular position of Auswerfdorne 10 respectively. 13 Press, done.

The 4A to 4L show first several temporally successive snapshots of a preferred embodiment of the weapon system according to the invention for the representation of the functional sequence during an undisturbed cycle (without failure of a propellant charge). 5A to 5L then show several temporally consecutive snapshots of already in 4 illustrated preferred embodiment of the weapon system according to the invention. The 5 serves to display the functional sequence during a faulty cycle (with ignition failure of a propellant charge).

The in the 4 and 5 Each functional sequence shown represents a complete cycle, which includes the three positions "loading position", "shot position" and "unloading position". The operation of the weapons system according to the invention thus detects any sequence of cycles 4 and or 5 represents.

Just like in the 1 to 3 denotes the reference numeral 1 a weapon barrel of a preferably automatically operated weapon system with caseless ammunition and high firing order. The weapon system preferably includes two chambers 3 . 30 comprehensive project warehouse 2 for receiving in a storage or loading space 11 located projectiles 6 , An insertion device 8th serves to the projectile positioned in the insertion position 6 in the chamber 3 of the projectile warehouse 2 to spend (see 4A to 4C such as 5A to 5C ). In the loading room 11 There are a number of stored projectiles 6 , which by means of a feed device (not shown) in the insertion position for the next chamber, for. B. 30 , are available.

The weapon system also includes a propellant charge warehouse 4 with a number of chambers 5 . 50 , in each case a propellant charge 7 can be introduced. Preferably, the number of chambers is correct 5 . 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 with the number of chambers 3 . 30 of the projectile warehouse 2 match. In the present example the 4 and 5 is accordingly the number of chambers 5 . 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 2. The loading of the propellant charge warehouse 4 is via a slide-in device 9 guaranteed. The in the loading space 12 stored, stored propellant charges 7 are successively placed in the insertion position and the respective chamber (in 4A to 4C or in 5A to 5C : the chamber 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing 4 fed. Both the propellant charge warehouse 4 as well as the projectile warehouse 2 are designed as a pivot bearing, which is preferably rotate in opposite directions. By the opposite rotation of propellant charge bearings 4 and project warehouse 2 a high level of smoothness of the weapon system can be achieved. The reason for the increased smoothness is the mutual compensation of any imbalance of the propellant charge bearing 4 and the projectile warehouse 2 and the mutual compensation of bearing forces, which on the rotary bearings of the propellant charge bearing 4 and the projectile warehouse 2 Act. Again 4A it can be seen, is the propellant charge bearing 4 rotatably mounted about the axis of rotation Y and the projectile warehouse 2 is rotatably supported about the rotation axis X. The two axes X, Y are each offset parallel to the axis of the soul A of the barrel 1 arranged. The propellant charge warehouse 4 and the projectile warehouse 2 are between the rear end of the barrel 1 and the striker device 77 arranged. The firing pin device 77 has a firing pin 777 on.

With reference to the 4A to 4L Now the trouble-free operation of the preferred embodiment of the weapon system will be explained. In the 4A to 4C is shown a first phase of the cycle in which the chamber 3 of the projectile warehouse 2 in a first position, namely a loading position. In this first position is the insertion device 8th for inserting a projectile 6 in this chamber 3 enableable. Furthermore, the chamber is located in this first position 5 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 in the loading position, where a slide-in device 9 for inserting a propellant charge 7 in this chamber 5 is activatable. The 4A to 4C show these two insertion processes for the projectile 6 and the propellant charge 7 , In this case, the insertion device 8th for insertion of the projectile 6 in the chamber 3 and the insertion device 9 for inserting the propellant charge 7 in the chamber 5 be coupled with each other. Through this - preferably rigid - coupling between the two plug-in devices 8th . 9 can easily create a synchronous insertion of the projectile 6 and the propellant charge 7 be achieved.

The 4D and 4E show the transition from the first position to a second position, the firing position, as in the 4F and 4G is shown. In the firing position are the chamber 3 of the projectile warehouse 2 and the chamber 5 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 in flight with the weapon barrel 1 , The transition between the first position and the second position is by the preferably opposite rotation of the projectile bearing 2 and the propellant charge bearing 4 reached around their respective axes of rotation X, Y. In the firing position close the end faces of the gun barrel 1 , the project warehouse 2 , the propellant charge warehouse 4 and the striker device 77 preferably close together to the required pressure development upon ignition of the propellant charge 7 to ensure. While in 4D and 4E shown phase of rotation are the insertion devices 8th . 9 preferably not moved or possibly from the maximum insertion position of the 4C pulled back a little bit to allow undisturbed rotation of the projectile bearing 2 and the propellant charge bearing 4 to ensure.

In 4G becomes the firing pin device in the firing position 77 actuated. This beats the firing pin 777 on the in chamber 5 located propellant body 7 , possibly also on the propellant 7 attached ignition plate. The propellant charge 7 then explodes in the chamber 5 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 and accelerate that in the chamber 3 located projectile 6 which through the barrel 1 is accelerated towards the destination.

The 4H to 4J show the transition from the second position to a third position, the unloading position, as in the 4K and 4L is shown. The transition from the second position to the third position is again by rotation of the projectile bearing 2 and the propellant charge bearing 4 around the associated axis X or Y. In the unloading position are ejection devices 13 . 10 in the form of Auswerfdornen activatable, which in the shortly before still filled chambers 3 and 4 retract. The ejection devices 13 . 10 are preferably always activated in this third position, so even if in the firing position before the firing was successful and the chambers 3 . 5 have been emptied. This allows safe and trouble-free operation regardless of the success or failure of the previous shooting attempt. Preferably, the ejection devices 13 . 10 coupled together. This has the advantage that in a simple way a synchronization of the ejection process in projectile chamber 3 and propellant charge chamber 5 can be achieved. Furthermore, in particular, the retraction of the ejection device 10 in the propellant charge chamber 5 even with prior scheduled ignition of the propellant charge 7 a benefit, namely a cleaning function of the propellant charge chamber 5 , In particular, by appropriate design of the end face of the ejection device 10 (eg with scrapers or brushes) can namely burn-off residues of the ignited propellant charge 7 from the propellant storage 5 be removed.

With reference to the 5A to 5L Now the disturbed operation (with Zündversager) of the preferred embodiment of the weapon system will be explained. This functional sequence is in the 5A to 5F identical to the trouble-free functional sequence, as he in the 4A to 4F is shown. To avoid repetition, the explanations to 4A to 4F for the explanation of 5A to 5F fully referenced. vicarious for all other figures is in 5A nor the optional use of a synchronization device 15 shown, with which depending on the rotational movement and / or the angular position of the projectile bearing 2 and / or the propellant charge storage 4 the respective ejection device 10 . 13 and / or the respective insertion device 8th . 9 is operable. The synchronization tool 15 preferably acts on the rotary shafts of the projectile bearing 2 and the propellant charge bearing 4 as well as on the plug-in devices 8th . 9 and the ejection devices 10 . 13 , In the case of a coupling of the plug-in devices 8th and 9 can the synchronization means 15 also act on this coupling. In the case of a coupling of the ejection devices 10 . 13 can the synchronization means 15 also act on this coupling. 5A also shows the possibility of the plug-in devices 8th . 9 with the ejection devices 10 . 13 to pair. This coupling 14 is preferably with the coupling between the insertion devices 8th and 9 and the coupling between the ejection devices 10 and 13 connected. In the case of the use of such a coupling 14 can the synchronization means 15 also directly on this coupling 14 Act. The coupling 14 causes a movement of the insertion devices 8th . 9 on the projectile warehouse 2 and the propellant charge warehouse 4 to with a preferably equal amount of movement of the ejection devices 10 . 13 from the project warehouse 2 and the propellant charge warehouse 4 away is connected. Furthermore, the coupling causes 14 in that a movement of the insertion devices 8th . 9 from the project warehouse 2 and the propellant charge warehouse 4 away with a preferably equal amount of movement of the ejection devices 10 . 13 on the projectile warehouse 2 and the propellant charge warehouse 4 too connected. The coupling 14 does not necessarily have to be rigid. A rigid coupling 14 represents only the simplest embodiment of such a coupling. Rather, the coupling 14 also a more complex synchronized control operation for the plug-in devices 8th . 9 and the ejection devices 10 . 13 be realized, which the plug-in devices 8th . 9 and ejection devices 10 . 13 from the synchronization means 15 is imprinted. The optionality of both the synchronization means 15 as well as the coupling 14 is expressed by the dashed representation of these components. Preferably, the synchronization means 15 externally driven, which can be ensured in an advantageous manner that in each case a cycle started is completed completely and with the operation of the ejector 10 for the propellant charge warehouse 5 . 50 is terminated, thus the timely ejection of possibly still in the propellant charge chamber 5 . 50 located propellant charge 7 to ensure.

In 5G will be like in 4G in the firing position the firing pin device 77 actuated. This beats the firing pin 777 on the in chamber 5 located propellant body 7 , In contrast to the trouble-free operation of 4G but explodes in 5G due to a failure of ignition the propellant charge 7 Not. Consequently, the projectile remains 6 in his chamber 3 ,

The 5H to 5J show the transition from the second position to the third position, the unloading position, as in the 5K and 5L is shown. The transition from the second position to the third position is made by rotation of the projectile bearing 2 and the propellant charge bearing 4 around the associated axis X or Y. In the unloading position now routinely the ejection devices 13 . 10 activated. Driving as in 5K and 5L is shown, the Auswerfdorne 13 . 10 in the with the Zündversagern 6 . 7 filled chambers 3 . 5 and push that in the chamber 3 remaining projectile 6 and those in the chamber 5 remaining propellant charge 7 preferably opposite to the direction of insertion from the relevant chambers 3 . 5 out.

At one in the sense of 4 and 5 designed weapon system is advantageously ensured that each cycle, which with the loading of a chamber 3 . 30 of the projectile warehouse 2 and a chamber 5 . 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 begins, always completely until unloading in particular the chamber 5 . 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 regardless of when (especially with an automatic weapon) the trigger is released and also regardless of whether in particular the last charged propellant charge 7 a failure or not. This can ensure that a propellant charge 7 Which at a certain time in a chamber 5 . 50 of the propellant charge warehouse 4 (And thus in the combustion chamber) is introduced, in each case dwells only in the combustion chamber for a very short period of time. Either becomes the charged propellant 7 intentionally ignited a short time later in the firing position, or in the event of a propellant failure 7 , or upon interruption of the firing order, from its propellant charge chamber 5 . 50 pushed out. As a result, an inadvertent ignition of a propellant charge 7 even with heated propellant storage 4 be prevented in all conceivable cases with high probability. As a result, the safety of the conventional weapon system according to the preamble of claim 11 is significantly improved.

All the features and advantages described in connection with the subject matter of claim 11 and the subject matter of claim 11 dependent claims 12 to 15, are also readily with the subject matter of the independent claim 1 and the subject matter of claim 1 dependent claim 2 Combine up to 10 bar. Such a combination is particularly favored by the identical wording of the preambles of the two independent claims 1 and 11. By such a combination, the advantages of both embodiments can be advantageously combined in a single weapon system.

reference numeral and figure references in the claims are merely for convenience Illustrative purposes and are in no way limiting the scope of protection, as defined by the language of the claims is determined.

1

barrel

2

projectile camp

3, 30

chamber (Projectile)

4

Propellant storage

5, 50

chamber (Propellant)

6

projectile

7

propellant

8th

Stamp; Insertion device (projectile)

9

Stamp; Insertion device (propellant charge)

10

Auswerfdorn; Ejection device (propellant charge)

11

loading space (Projectiles)

12

loading space (Propellants)

13

Auswerfdorn; Ejecting device (projectile)

13

coupling

14

synchronization means

77

Firing pin device

777

firing pin

X

axis of rotation (Projectile stock)

Y

axis of rotation (Propellant charge stock)

A

bore axis (Barrel)

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Cited patent literature

• - EP 1731867 B1 [0002]
• - DE 1578101 [0003]

Claims (15)

Weapon system for caseless ammunition comprising a weapon barrel ( 1 ), a single chambers ( 3 . 30 ) projectile warehouse ( 2 ), and a single chambers ( 5 . 50 ) having propellant charge bearing ( 4 ), whereby projectile storage ( 2 ) and propellant charges ( 4 ) to ensure a firing position in which the respective chamber (eg. 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) and the respective chamber (eg 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) coaxial with the axis of the barrel of the weapon ( 1 ), relative to the weapon barrel ( 1 ) are movable, characterized in that the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) is movable such that one of its chambers (eg. 3 ) is in an unloading position at which a ejector for the projectile in the chamber ( 3 ) is activatable, whereas another chamber ( 30 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) especially in this movement position of the project warehouse ( 2 ) and that the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is movable such that one of its chambers (eg. 5 ) is in an unloading position in which a propellant discharge device in the chamber ( 5 ) is activatable, whereas another chamber ( 50 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) in particular in this movement position of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is reloadable. Weapon system according to claim 1, characterized in that the ejection device for the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) and / or the ejection device for the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) at each unloading position of the project warehouse ( 2 ) or propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is or can be activated. Weapon system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) is rotatably mounted about an associated axis (X), the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is rotatably mounted about an associated axis (Y), and the two axes (X, Y) each offset parallel to the axis of the soul (A) of the weapon barrel ( 1 ) are arranged. Weapon system according to claim 3, characterized that the axes (X, Y) are each opposite to the axis of the soul (A) are positioned and together with the axis of the soul (A) on a common plane lying in the longitudinal direction of the axis of the soul (A) runs. Weapon system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) at least two chambers ( 3 . 30 ) and the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) at least two chambers ( 5 . 50 ). Weapon system according to at least one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) and the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) rotate in opposite directions. Weapon system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ejection of the projectile ( 6 ) from the project warehouse ( 2 ) takes place opposite to the weft direction. Weapon system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ejection of the propellant charge ( 7 ) from the propellant charge warehouse ( 4 ) takes place in the weft direction. Weapon system according to at least one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that synchronization means ( 15 ), which are dependent on the rotational movement and / or the angular position of the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) and / or the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) operate the respective ejection device. Weapon system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) is movable in one or more consecutive cycles, each of the cycles comprising successively the following positions: a first position in which one of the chambers (e.g. 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) in a loading position ( 1 . 4A . 4B . 4C . 5A . 5B and 5C ), in which an insertion device ( 8th ) for inserting a projectile ( 6 ) into this chamber ( 3 ), a second position in which this chamber ( 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) in the firing position ( 3 . 4F . 4G . 5F and 5G ) and a third position in which this chamber ( 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) in an unloading position ( 2 . 4J . 4K . 4L . 5J . 5K and 5L ), in which an ejection device ( 13 ) to eject the possibly still in this chamber ( 3 ) projectile ( 6 ) from this chamber ( 3 ) is activatable; the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is movable in one or more consecutive cycles, each of the cycles comprising successively the following positions: a first position in which one of the chambers (e.g. 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) in a loading position ( 4A . 4B . 4C . 5A . 5B . 5C and 1 ), in which an insertion device ( 9 ) for inserting a propellant charge ( 7 ) into this chamber ( 5 ), a second position in which this chamber ( 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) in the firing position ( 4F . 4G . 5F . 5G and 3 ) and a third position in which this chamber ( 5 ) of Propellant charge warehouse ( 4 ) in an unloading position ( 4J . 4K . 4L . 5J . 5K . 5L and 2 ), in which an ejection device ( 10 ) to eject the possibly still in this chamber ( 5 ) located propellant charge ( 7 ) from this chamber ( 5 ) is activated. Weapon system for caseless ammunition comprising a weapon barrel ( 1 ), a single chambers ( 3 . 30 ) projectile warehouse ( 2 ), and a single chambers ( 5 . 50 ) having propellant charge bearing ( 4 ), whereby projectile storage ( 2 ) and propellant charges ( 4 ) to ensure a firing position ( 4F . 4G . 5F . 5G and 3 ), in which one of the chambers (eg 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) and one of the chambers (eg 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) coaxial with the axis of the barrel of the weapon ( 1 ), relative to the weapon barrel ( 1 ) are movable, characterized in that the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) is movable in one or more consecutive cycles, each of the cycles comprising successively the following positions: a first position in which one of the chambers (e.g. 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) in a loading position ( 4A . 4B . 4C . 5A . 5B . 5C and 1 ), in which an insertion device ( 8th ) for inserting a projectile ( 6 ) into this chamber ( 3 ), a second position in which this chamber ( 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) in the firing position ( 4F . 4G . 5F . 5G and 3 ) and a third position in which this chamber ( 3 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) in an unloading position ( 4J . 4K . 4L . 5J . 5K . 5L and 2 ), in which an ejection device ( 13 ) to eject the possibly still in this chamber ( 3 ) projectile ( 6 ) from this chamber ( 3 ) is activatable; the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is movable in one or more consecutive cycles, each of the cycles comprising successively the following positions: a first position in which one of the chambers (e.g. 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) in a loading position ( 4A . 4B . 4C . 5A . 5B . 5C and 1 ), in which an insertion device ( 9 ) for inserting a propellant charge ( 7 ) into this chamber ( 5 ), a second position in which this chamber ( 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) in the firing position ( 4F . 4G . 5F . 5G and 3 ) and a third position in which this chamber ( 5 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) in an unloading position ( 4J . 4K . 4L . 5J . 5K . 5L and 2 ), in which an ejection device ( 10 ) to eject the possibly still in this chamber ( 5 ) located propellant charge ( 7 ) from this chamber ( 5 ) is activated. Weapon system according to claim 11, wherein the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) is rotatably mounted about an associated axis (X), the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is rotatably mounted about an associated axis (Y), and the two axes (X, Y) each offset parallel to the axis of the soul (A) of the weapon barrel ( 1 ) are arranged. A weapon system according to claim 11 or 12, wherein externally driven synchronization means ( 15 ) are provided, with which depending on the rotational movement and / or the angular position of the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) and / or the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) the respective ejection device ( 10 . 13 ) is operable. Weapon system according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the ejection means ( 10 . 13 ) so offset in time to the plug-in devices ( 8th . 9 ) are actuable that an intrusion of the ejection devices ( 10 . 13 ) into the chambers ( 3 . 5 ) only with a time delay for inserting the plug-in devices ( 8th . 9 ) after rotation of the projectile warehouse ( 2 ) and / or the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) from the loading position by 360 ° / n, ie the nth part of 360 °, into the unloading position, where n is the number of chambers ( 3 . 30 ) of the project warehouse ( 2 ) and / or the number of chambers ( 5 . 50 ) of the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ). Weapon system according to one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the ejection means ( 10 . 13 ) and the insertion devices ( 8th . 9 ) are coupled with each other in this way ( 14 ) are that a movement of the plug-in devices ( 8th . 9 ) to the project warehouse ( 2 ) and the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) with a preferably equal amount of movement of the ejection devices ( 10 . 13 ) from the project warehouse ( 2 ) and the propellant charge warehouse ( 4 ) and that a movement of the plug-in devices ( 8th . 9 ) from the project warehouse ( 2 ) and the propellant charge warehouse ( 4 ) away with a preferably equal amount of movement of the ejection devices ( 10 . 13 ) to the project warehouse ( 2 ) and the propellant charge bearing ( 4 ) is too connected.