DE102016214613A1 - Weapon well with a weapon mount with self-regulating contact pressure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a weapon trough 10, wherein the trough 10 has at least one first clamping band, wherein the at least one first clamping band has at least one support region 20 and at least one first attachment region 30, the support region 20 and the first attachment region 30 via a first force limiting region 40 wherein the first attachment portion 30 is movably connected transversely to the gun trough longitudinal direction to the weapon trough 10, the at least one first attachment portion 30 and the first force limit portion 40 being fixedly connectable to each other, the first force limit portion 40 having at least a first axis 80; at least a first axis 80 is rigidly connected to the first force limiting portion 40, wherein the at least one first axis 80 is arranged transversely to the weapon trough longitudinal direction, wherein at least a first return element 90 around the at least one first Axis 80 is arranged, wherein a first connecting element 100 is arranged movably on the at least one first axis 80, wherein the first connecting element 100 is fixedly connected to the support area 20.

Description

The invention relates to a weapon trough for safe and quick fixation of a weapon on the weapon trough.

A weapon in the sense of the invention is in particular a torpedo, a missile, a decoy or a mine. Such weapons are regularly carried by warships, such as corvettes, frigates, destroyers, cruisers or submarines. These weapons are regularly ejected through a gun barrel, although other types of emissions are common.

Devices for storing a weapon are regularly referred to as a trough. In a hollow store one or more weapons, which are ready for later use and are to be introduced into a weapon barrel.

A weapon trough has a usual length, which is larger than the longest weapon to be stored on the trough. For example, a DM2A4 hake torpedo has a length of up to 7 m, so that a gun trough for receiving such a torpedo, for example, may have a length of 7.8 m. A weapon trough is usually traversed behind a barrel so that the barrel and the trough are aligned with each other, whereby the weapon can be moved by a horizontal movement in the gun barrel alone. Here, the trough and the gun barrel are usually spaced for technical reasons, the distance is bridged with a bridge. The length of such a bridge is usually between 1 m and 2 m, for example about 1.3 m. Furthermore, the weapon, here the torpedo in the weapon barrel occupy a certain position, which usually has a certain distance to the ship's interior facing gun barrel end. This distance is necessary, for example, for firing the weapon. For this purpose, the weapon must usually be introduced about 1 m into the barrel. Thus, there is the need to carry the weapon through the trough over the bridge and into the weapon barrel, in the example above, thus about 10 m and thus over a distance which is longer than the trough.

During storage in the gun well, the weapons located thereon by means of several clamping straps, also called straps, braced and secured in this way against unintentional movement both in the longitudinal direction of the weapon and across force and possibly also positively. To be able to set a variety of different weapons with the clamping bands in the gun trough, it is possible to move the clamping bands on the gun trough depending on the number and dimensions of the weapons in different places.

The lashing and loosening of the clamping straps is done manually. To release the clamping straps coupled with a release mechanism of the clamping bands spindle drive is used so far, which is actuated by means of a arranged at a longitudinal end of the gun trough hand crank. The manual release of the clamping straps is time consuming, which is particularly disadvantageous when loading the torpedo tubes in a combat situation. In addition, large operating forces are required to operate the hand crank and the displacement of the clamping straps in adaptation to different types of weapons is due to the coupling of the clamping bands connected to the spindle drive with a relatively large effort.

From the post-published DE 10 2015 202 553 A1 a device for transporting and storing a weapon is known, the device having at least one pull rod, the least one pull rod being movable parallel to the weapon transport direction and the at least one clamp strap having at least one wedge and the at least one clamp strap being secured that the clamping band is movable transversely to the direction of transport of the weapon, wherein the at least one pull rod can act on the at least one wedge such that the at least one clamping band is moved transversely to the direction of the weapon transport.

From the EP 2 36 341 A1 is a device for storing weapons in a submarine with a gun trough for holding at least one weapon and at least one attached to the gun trough retaining bracket which engages over the weapon in the storage position and known with a clamping element for bracing the retaining bracket on the weapon, the tensioning element motor is formed operable.

The weapon is thus with the weight on the gun barrel and is held from above by one or more clamps. When storing the weapon, the clamping straps must be tightened in such a way that the weapon is stored shockproof, but the permissible surface pressure is not exceeded. If the permissible surface pressure is exceeded, the weapon can be irreversibly damaged.

Therefore today, the clamping straps are individually bolted manually with a defined torque. This process is time consuming and error prone.

The object of the invention is to provide a weapons trough, in which a simple and quick fixation of the weapon is possible, damage to the weapon is excluded.

This object is achieved by a weapon trough with the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous developments emerge from the subclaims, the following description and the drawings.

The weapon trough according to the invention has at least one first clamping band, wherein the at least one first clamping band has at least one bearing area and at least one first fastening area. The support area and the first attachment area are connected via a first force limitation area. The first attachment area is connected to the arms trough movable perpendicular to the weapon trough longitudinal direction. As a result, the at least one first clamping band for fixing or releasing a weapon can be moved. The at least one first attachment region and the first force limitation region can be firmly connected to one another. The first force limiting region has at least one first axis, wherein the at least one first axis is rigidly connected to the first force limiting region and wherein the at least one first axis is arranged transversely to the weapon trough longitudinal direction. At least one first return element is arranged around the at least one first axis. A first connecting element is movably arranged on the at least one first axis, wherein the first connecting element is fixedly connected to the support area. Due to the first return element, only the force which can be generated by the first return element can be transmitted to the support region via the first connecting element. Thus, the limited the first return element, the maximum acting on a weapon surface pressure and thus can prevent damage to the weapon when tightening.

The at least one first axis may, for example, have a round cross section. A round cross section has the advantage that tilting on the at least one first axis is less likely. On the other hand, the at least one first axis can not absorb torque if it has a round cross-section. Therefore, an elliptical, triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal or hexagonal cross section may also be advantageous.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first connecting element is arranged below the at least one first restoring element on the at least one first axis. This embodiment is advantageous since a first restoring element can be used which generates a restoring force on pressure and not on tension. For example, a spring can generate a restoring force both in the direction of tension and compression, but this is preferably done in the pressure direction.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the at least one first clamping band, a second attachment portion, and a second force limiting portion, wherein the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are disposed at the opposite ends of the at least one first clamping band, and wherein the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are movably connected to the weapon trough at opposite positions of the gun trough to the gun trough longitudinal direction. Although it is sufficient to be able to loosen and tighten the at least one first clamping band on only one side, it is nevertheless advantageous to do this symmetrically on both sides.

The at least one first attachment region and the first force limitation region can be firmly connected to one another. This means in the context of the invention that the first attachment region and the first force limiting region are firmly connected to each other, for example, are made in one piece, welded together, glued, soldered or riveted. These can also be releasably connected to each other, for example screwed, plugged or clamped.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the at least one first fastening region and the first force limiting region are detachably connectable to one another. Such a connection may be, for example, a screw connection. This makes it possible to completely remove the at least one first clamping band. This can be advantageous for maintenance and repair measures but also for the transport, installation and removal of the gun well itself.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the at least one first return element is a spring, in particular a biasing pressure spring.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the spring constant of the spring is selected such that when the spring is compressed by the maximum displacement of the at least one first fastening region, the maximum permissible surface pressure is achieved. By this design can be prevented that a force acting on a weapon, which produces a higher than the maximum allowable surface pressure and thus could damage the weapon.

In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, the spring constant of the spring is selected such that the maximum permissible surface pressure is achieved when the at least one first fastening region is compressed, wherein the compression of the spring by the maximum displacement minus 0.8 times the value as a value for fixing a theoretically ideally shaped weapon, takes place.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the weapon trough has at least one first pull rod, wherein the least one first pull rod is movable parallel to the weapon trough longitudinal direction. The at least one first clamping band has at least one wedge in the attachment area, wherein the at least one first clamping band is fastened such that the first clamping band is movable transversely to the weapon trough longitudinal direction. The at least one first pull rod can act on the at least one wedge such that the at least one first clamping band is moved transversely to the armpit longitudinal direction. By using at least a first pull rod, the at least one first clamping band can be released or fixed, for example, by an end wall of the gun well. In particular, a plurality of clamping straps can be released or fixed simultaneously by the at least one first pull rod.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the weapon well on a first pull rod and a second pull rod, wherein a second pull rod is movable parallel to the gun well longitudinal direction. The first pull rod is arranged on one side of the gun well, the second pull rod is arranged on the opposite side. This embodiment is preferred, although the at least one first clamping band or the plurality of clamping bands each have a first fastening region and a second fastening region.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first pull rod can be moved via a spring to reduce noise.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the weapon trough has at least one first clamping band, at least one second clamping band, at least one third clamping band and at least one fourth clamping band. With a length of usually well 7 m of the weapon trough, four clamping straps have proven to be shock-proof storage of a weapon sufficient. Too low a number would jeopardize shock safety. Too high a number increases the complexity, cost and risk of default.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the weapon trough is mirror-symmetrical to the plane extending perpendicularly through the weapon trough longitudinal direction. The mirror symmetry naturally relates to the technical functions according to the invention. For example, screws will still have the same direction of rotation on both sides and thus will not be mirror-symmetrical to one another.

The weapon trough according to the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings.

1 Schematic representation of a gun barrel with loaded weapon

2 Schematic detail of the rear part of a gun barrel with a clamping band

3 Schematic side view of a fortification area with gun trough

4 Schematic side view of a mounting area, relaxed

5 Schematic side view of a mounting area, stretched

6 Schematic representation of a weapon trough with four clamping bands

In 1 is a weapon trough 10 shown schematically. On the weapon trough 10 is a weapon 120 loaded, for example, a heavyweight torpedo with a diameter of 533 mm. The weapon trough, for example, has a total length of 7.8 m. To the weapon 120 , here the torpedo to load into a weapon barrel, the weapon well has a drive 130 , which is a loading dock 140 drives the gun 120 can transport over a bridge in a weapon barrel.

2 shows the back of the gun trough 10 with drive 130 and loading dock 140 but without a loaded weapon 120 , As a result, the clamping band, consisting of the attachment area 30 , the force limiting area 40 and the support area 20 to recognize better. The attachment area 30 has a wedge 60 or oblique slot on. On this wedge 60 or the slot can by means of the tie rod 50 Force be acted upon and so the attachment area 30 be moved perpendicular to the weapon trough longitudinal direction. This mechanism is in 3 shown enlarged. The attachment area 30 is over two slot holes 70 perpendicular to the arms trough longitudinal direction movable with the weapon trough 10 connected. Through the slotted holes 70 a connection takes place, the a limited movement allows. To the attachment area 30 to be able to move both upwards and downwards for releasing and for attaching a weapon, in the case of a slot, a traction element moves 150 in the form of a pin along the slot. In the case of wedges 60 are preferably two wedges 60 placed opposite to the attachment area 30 both for loosening and for attaching a weapon to move both up and down. Preferably, the drawbar 50 a traction element 150 on, with which a movement of the attachment area 30 over the wedges 60 or the slot is possible.

4 shows a part of a clamping band in the unloaded state, ie in the state without clamped weapon. For simplicity, all other parts of the gun barrel 10 not shown. The attachment area 30 is over the slot hole 70 with the weapon trough 10 connected. The force limit range 40 is about a screw 110 with the attachment area 30 connected. Thus, for example, for maintenance purposes, the upper part consisting of support area 20 and force limit range 40 completely removed. The connection between the force limiting area 40 and the support area 20 takes place via an axis 80 and one on the axle 80 movable connecting element 100 , In addition, around the axis 80 and above the connecting element 100 a reset element 90 arranged in the form of a spring. By the return element 90 Ensures that not too much force on the support area 20 affects, so the support area 20 the permissible surface pressure of the weapon 120 exceeds.

In 5 is a 4 see analogue representation. Only the clamping band is here in the tensioned state, which is at the higher position of the connecting element 100 and the compressed shape of the return element 90 is recognizable.

6 schematically shows a weapon trough 10 without loaded weapon, whereby the weapon well four clamping bands, recognizable at the four bearing areas 20 , having. The clamping bands have an approximate distance of 2 m to each other.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

weapons dump

20

support area

30

fastening area

40

Power limit range

50

pull bar

60

wedge

70

slotted hole

80

axis

90

Return element

100

connecting member

110

screw

120

weapon

130

drive

140

skid

150

Positive connection element

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102015202553 A1 [0007]
• EP 236341 A1 [0008]

Claims (10)

Coffer ( 10 ), whereby the weapon trough ( 10 ) has at least one first clamping band, wherein the at least one first clamping band has at least one bearing area ( 20 ) and at least one first attachment area ( 30 ), wherein the support area ( 20 ) and the first attachment area ( 30 ) over a first force limit range ( 40 ), the first attachment area ( 30 ) perpendicular to the gun trough longitudinal direction movable with the weapon trough ( 10 ), wherein the at least one first attachment area ( 30 ) and the first force limit range ( 40 ) are firmly connected to each other, wherein the first force limit range ( 40 ) at least one first axis ( 80 ), wherein the at least one first axis ( 80 ) rigidly with the first force limiting area ( 40 ), wherein the at least one first axis ( 80 ) is arranged perpendicular to the Waffenmuldenlängsrichtung, wherein at least a first return element ( 90 ) about the at least one first axis ( 80 ), wherein a first connecting element ( 100 ) on the at least one first axis ( 80 ) is arranged movable, wherein the first connecting element ( 100 ) fixed to the support area ( 20 ) connected is. Coffer ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first connecting element ( 100 ) below the at least one first return element ( 90 ) on the at least one first axis ( 80 ) is arranged. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first clamping band, a second fastening area ( 30 ) and a second force limiting area ( 40 ), wherein the first attachment area ( 30 ) and the second attachment area ( 30 ) are arranged at the opposite ends of the at least one first clamping band and wherein the first fastening area ( 30 ) and the second attachment area ( 30 ) at opposite positions of the weapon trough ( 10 ) to the weapon trough longitudinal direction movable with the weapon trough ( 10 ) are connected. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first fastening region ( 30 ) and the first force limit range ( 40 ) are releasably connectable to each other. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first return element ( 90 ) is a spring, in particular a biasing pressure spring. Coffer ( 10 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the spring constant of the spring is selected such that upon compression of the spring by the maximum displacement of the at least one first attachment region ( 30 ) the maximum permissible surface pressure is reached. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weapon trough ( 10 ) at least one first pull rod ( 50 ), wherein the least a first tie rod ( 50 ) is movable parallel to the weapon trough longitudinal direction and wherein the at least one first clamping band at least one wedge ( 60 ) and wherein the at least one first clamping band is fastened such that the first clamping band is movable transversely to the armpit longitudinal direction, wherein the at least one first pull rod ( 50 ) on the at least one wedge ( 60 ) can act, that the at least one first clamping band is moved transversely to the Waffenmuldenlängsrichtung. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first drawbar ( 50 ) can be moved via a spring to reduce noise. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weapon trough ( 10 ) comprises at least a first clamping band, at least one second clamping band, at least one third clamping band and at least one fourth clamping band. Coffer ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weapon trough ( 10 ) is mirror-symmetrical to the plane perpendicular to the weapon trough longitudinal direction.

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