DE127317C - - Google Patents

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IMPERIAL

PATENTAMI

The purpose and advantages of the present tank constructions should be as follows:

ι. Those located within these fortifications People should not only have safe protection against projectiles of all kinds, but also be able to do so all movements and measures of the outside of the fortifications To watch the enemy continuously.

2. The armor is composed of individual parts in such a way that the manufacture, the transport, assembly and replacement of unusable parts is easy.

3. If necessary, weight and material savings should be linked to it.

4. The bullet caps should be destroyed and rendered ineffective as far as possible, so that the projectiles are unable to penetrate the fortifications or at steep inclines Bounce off surfaces.

5. The commanders should give the command to the gun crew makes it easier for the latter to recognize and safely bombard the targets.

6. The powder vapor, smoke, etc. should be able to be easily removed, and protection against Rain, cold and so on are offered.

In Fig. Ι and 2 is the command tower made of radially placed ribs 1, which rest on a closed armor 2 below and attached to it.

The Thurin goes up through the arched one Armored cover 3 completed, in the edge of which the ribs 1 let in and any are attached.

The rings 4 and 5 are either divided or made of one piece. In the latter case they are drawn up warm and then shrink together, so that the ribs are extraordinarily Get a firm hold on their documents 2, 3 and among each other.

The space between the ribs 1 is created by the fact that the armor. 2 and the ceiling 3 either have recesses in which the ribs 1 as close as possible inserted (potted, screwed, wedged, soldered, etc.), or between the ribs fitting pieces are set and with the ribs 1 and 2 tanks respectively. 3 connected, wedged, encapsulated, screwed, soldered or the like. Or wedge-shaped fitted, pressed on or the like.

It is clear that Commandant 6, standing in the center of the circular tower, through the slots formed by the ribs 1 free view in all directions Has.

The viewing angle 7 is approx. 45 pCt in the vertical direction. great, so completely sufficient, um, all Objects and processes aii on board your own warship as well as the signal masts, furthermore, all objects outside the warship can be seen as far as the horizon. It it is clear that the angle of vision can be increased at will by raising the ribs 1.

The strength of the ribs can be as desired made so strong that even the heaviest, in the most unfavorable directions 8, g, ι o, II incoming projectiles not penetrate.

The ribs can be so numerous and dense that even a small one Infantry bullets can no longer pass between them.

If one provides the inner side of the ribs with a wall 15 made of glass or better Marienglas, the commandant is against the rigors of the weather as well especially against smoke, gases and so on from exploding projectiles and your own guns secured, but can see everything.

It goes without saying that the ribs .1 can also be horizontal or inclined instead of vertical, depending on the purpose and destination of the tank. In Fig. Ι z. B. by the punctured Lines 16 indicated a horizontal storage of the ribs. This produces the disadvantage; that the field of vision is more limited and the attachment of the ribs 1.6 more difficult. In the tank according to FIGS. 3 and 4, the ribs are set radially and at an angle and support down on the closed tank 18; it is attached by the ring 22 and screws 23.

At the top, the ribs 17 are supported on the cap 19, against which they are supported by means of the hood 20 and a strong screw 21 can be pressed. Since all closed armored bodies 18, ig, 20 have a circular shape, they can be easily manufactured and worked both in whole and in parts, z. B. rotate.

The envelope 24, made of glass, Marienglas or other transparent material (also wired glass) existing, is attached on the side, so that smoke, gases, etc., not even between the ribs 17 penetrate temporarily and adversely affect the view. Even the casing 24 can be kept better clean and replaced. On the other hand, she is against Bullets and fragments less protected. A transparent wall can also be used inside and outside to be ordered.

The command tower of FIG. 3, 4 provides ample space for 4 people, have the light in all directions, view and their visual angle 25, 26 90 ⁰ abundant amounts.

A particular advantage is that they all strike in the directions of arrows 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Storeys always hit inclined surfaces and slide off.

The shape, which is cylindrical in outline, also causes the projectiles to slide off easily.

An important advantage of the ribs is that the caps of the projectiles are separated from the sharp corners of the ribs are destroyed or their effect is inhibited, in particular when the ribs oppose the bullets with hardened, sharp cutting edges or points.

It goes without saying that the ribs 17 in FIGS. 3 and 4 and ribs 1 in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be attached to their Outside sides are hardened, which is particularly careful and because of the smallness of each rib can be effected without great expense. The one for large armor plates stresses in the material caused by hardening on one or more sides, which when cooling down, processing, trial running, etc. very often cracks, cracks, bends or The like. Cause are absolutely avoided in the present arrangement.

It is also clear that such a comparatively small object as these ribs are Made from the very best material, examined and tried out even for the smallest flaws and so every mistake can be avoided.

The massive tanks used in Figures 1 through 4 are massive for simplicity only drawn. It goes without saying that they can also be put together from individual parts, or again be protected by rib armor. It is brought around the tank 2 in FIGS. 1 and 2 or 18, 20 in FIGS. 3 and 4 a special ribbed or massive protective armor on, the former parts are completely secured against projectiles; you can therefore use soft, easy-to-work tough material, e.g. B. Stahlfacongufs exist. Likewise can instead of the circular design, these tank or command towers are any, any Have shapes adapted to purposes.

In Figs. 5 and 6, for example, a battery for several guns is shown at which the ribs 33 with their front part in the body 34 by means of the plate 35 and screws 36 are fastened, while the rear part is fastened by means of the plate. 37 and screws 38 is held. The loopholes of the guns can, as shown, consist of one piece of rib or several Be composed in parts. The individual ribs 33 are by common bolts 39 or stud bolts 40 among themselves and connected to the side armor 41, 42. These side armor can of course also be made from Be composed of ribs or individual parts. Likewise, the connection of the ribs 33 with each other or with the main body 34 can be done in any way.

All in the directions of arrows 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 impacting projectiles can according to the previously Said can be described as harmless because they have steeply sloping surfaces or sharp points Meet the edges of the ribs and either un-

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slipping in a damaging way or being robbed of their bullet canopy. Even with these tanks a transparent wall attached to the ribs 33 inside or outside the Protect the operating team against smoke, gases, sea water, wind and weather. The traverses 50, 51 (Fig 5) are used for special reinforcement. 7 to 15 are some; Further Rib arrangements indicated. According to FIG. 7, ribs running in parallel are used, the distance 49 human eye located at a distance of 50 all objects outside the Can watch the tank closely. This is sufficient for all practical cases. The ribs 51 are so close that the projectile 52 of a machine gun is just being held up. The smallest caliber bullets would pass through the slots at most go through. The 15 cm storey 53 would have to have two to three, and the 24 cm storey 54 would have three to four Eliminate ribs 51 to penetrate through the armor. Against heavy bullets of all kinds the tank according to Fig. 7 offers sufficient protection, but not against infantry projectiles, which is easy to change. In Fig. 8 ribs 55 are used, which show sharp edges on the firing side, while the back is more or less blunt. The ribs can be put together so closely that not only the machine projectile of a machine gun, but also infantry projectiles through the Slots can no longer go through. Nevertheless, the human eye located at the distance 57 can see all objects Be able to see well beyond distance 58 outside the armor. The sharp edges and inclined surfaces on the receiving side cause the Projectile, but at least one destruction of the armored caps. 9, 10 and 11 show armor, the the thickest ribs 59 are so close that the heaviest bullet in general use 60 can no longer pass between them. The sliding off or between two ribs 59 impacting bullet 61, however, meets the rib 62, which prevents the advance. The 37 mm machine gun projectile 64, for example, is held up by the ribs 65, which are so close to the stronger Ribs 59 and 62 are arranged so that even 6 to 8 mm of infantry projectiles are stopped will. Thus, this construction Fig. 9, 10 and 11 offers protection against both smallest as well as against the largest storeys. Nevertheless, the human eye located at a distance 6b from the tank can overlooked everything beyond the tank. In order to reinforce the ribs 59, they can be provided with transverse ribs 67, 68, 69 which are made either in one piece with the main ribs 59 or separately. Should the transverse ribs only bend out of the main ribs when the projectiles hit to prevent it, it suffices if they slumber or fit lightly between the main ribs are. If, on the other hand, they are to hold the projectiles open, they must with the main ribs connected, which can be done in different ways. From Fig. 10 and 11 it can be seen that the transverse ribs are more or less sharpened to the front and back, so that the projectiles slide off or lose their cap, as well as the in The eye located at the distance 66 remains as free a view as possible, like the punctured Specify lines of sight. The small ribs 62, 65 are expediently made with their transverse ribs 70, 71, 72 (Fig. 11) out of one piece. Where this does not seem appropriate, all the smaller main ribs can and transverse ribs be made separately and in a known manner among each other and with the strong ribs 59 are connected. Figs. 12, 13, and 14 show an arrangement of the ribs, which seems cheapest, simplest, and yet expedient, since the ribs. 73 provided with projections 74 with which they support themselves against each other. As soon as a storey is formed within the When it hits the openings, the pressure spreads on all sides, since the flexing of the hit ribs is impossible. The ribs can be connected to each other in any way, e.g. B. by bolts 75 or the like. Since ribs with such projections by rolling mills, presses or the like. Easily are produced, this embodiment appears appropriate and cheap. A smooth one is even simpler in FIG Main rib by means of a double T-beam 77 with the next main rib by riveting or screw connection. Another profile iron can of course also be used for these connections 77. It goes without saying that all armor training described and specified so far can be used can be used for both fixed and movable systems. Godfather nt-A ν Proverbs: i. An armor, characterized in that the armor is made of individual metal lamellas which are at such a distance from one another that the armor affords an unobstructed view, but offers protection against projectiles.
An embodiment of the armor according to claim 1, characterized in that the openings are covered with transparent walls (glass, Marienglas, wired glass) so that the interior of the armor or there is preserved while maintaining a clear view. bovine people are protected against smoke, dust, sea water or adverse weather conditions. An embodiment of the tank according to claim i, characterized in that the lamellae are smoothed on the outside, inclined or sharpened, around the impacting projectiles distract or destroy. For this purpose 2 sheets of drawings.