DE1800965A1 - Device for clearing mines - Google Patents

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Device for clearing mines The device for clearing mines, which forms the subject of the invention, allows army formations without delay and without detours, which (with the help of natural obstacles) through minefields and without the need to render them harmless under enemy fire to chen, to operate.

The traditional opening procedure that is still in use of routes through minefields using explosive pipes or networks, which were laid and detonated by specially trained engineer units must be, requires the previous exploration of the minefields, the massive ones Use of fire to rid these minefields of defense is manifold Operations only preparation and implementation of the opening of passageways, those with inevitable, often very decisive, obstacles to the advance of the Unit @ n are connected until these operations are completely finished, and eventually also a very extensive direct and indirect use of teams.

The invention is based on the object of a device for relief of mines, in which all the disadvantages mentioned do not apply. It should a device will be created, which by its forward movement the mined area automatically finds out whose activity is difficult due to the fire of the defense can be hindered, which is extremely agile, yes its maneuverability Acrobatics borders, which presents itself a very limited goal that gets through The robustness and advantageous shape of its construction distinguishes it from the rest of the world It is easy to camouflage what may be generated by one of the device itself Smoke curtain can take place, - that the necessary marching routes without delay, surprising to the enemy and without the need to pause able to open up for the troop units - and finally to carry out all of these activities only needs a single operator, in some cases is able to operate the device from a distance by means of a remote control device or simply to control it by means of an automatically programmed drive, see above that the already small goal that the machine offers is reduced still further can be.

Research has been working in vain to create it for decades a system for opening passages through mined fields, which is more practical, is faster and more effective and, above all, offers more security by reducing the risk reduced by losses in teams and material. To only the most famous endeavors to mention zi in this direction, be to the manifold tried and tested, am Front part Devices mounted by armored vehicles for the mechanical extinction of blows on the ground * the bombardment of the ground with advanced artillery fire, the Throwing or self-throwing flexible explosive tubes that are coiled in State to be transported, reminds. All such attempts have turned out to be proved to be so afflicted with inadequacies of all kinds that to this day the opgn already mentioned conventional procedure for opening passages by means of explosive pipes or networks still remained the preferred method.

The invention is based on the idea of removing mines by that a gas pressure is directed against the ground, using an advanced technology is used beneficially, which is neither conceivable even in relatively recent times was still feasible. This represents a fundamentally new solution to this old arduous one Problem, the meaning of which is so comprehensive that it even includes the possibility Surviving entire military units can be crucial when considering the consider the foreseeable conditions of a nuclear attack in modern technology, in which the obstruction of mobility can lead to complete annihilation.

According to the invention there is an apparatus for clearing mines therethrough characterized in that it works by exerting gas pressure on the ground and essentially comprises the following parts: A prime mover, preferably a Rake @ entriebwerk @ its large gas outlet nozzle against the front one part the machine is directed; two free moving caterpillars, almost the whole Bear the weight of the machine; a barrel leading from the large gas outlet nozzle of the engine the gas leads to the head of the machine and with lateral bodies; and a machine head with elastic skid that keeps the pot at a regulated level above the Bottom holds, with the head and its lateral symmetrical body making an arrangement emit of jets of combustion gases that are flawlessly into each other Are brought balance, and by means of an automatic device and produce the following effects by means of preferably hydraulic drives: a) Due to the gas jets from the head, a constant pressure is exerted on the underneath the Upside down floor area for the automatic determination of mined areas exercised; b) by the gas jets from the lateral bodies mentioned above, in addition to the possibility of placing the mines on the relevant floor area below to detonate the body, the standstill position by means of suitable regulation, controlled the forward and backward movement of the machine; c) through the gas jets from the head can be automatically corrected in relation to its position the regulated. Height above the ground can be controlled when the head is detonated of the mines is moved in the vertical direction, and there is the possibility of the Raising or lowering your head above the floor in order to close it overcome, when torn open, or to make any necessary change of direction enable; d) the automatic Position correction take place in terms of its direction if the head as a result of a Mine detonation is moved in the lateral direction, and there is the possibility of the machine head to the right or to the left (if necessary on the same side as the Upward or downward movement according to c)) to move in any direction change to achieve.

Such equipment for mine clearance can be of heavy construction be realized, if it is a question of passageways through the minefields for wheeled or caterpillar vehicles of heavy construction; they can be in medium difficulty Design can be realized, and this embodiment belongs to the first Sheet of the attached newspaper shown device for clearing mines, the serves to create routes through minefields for wheeled or caterpillar vehicles medium-heavy construction to pave. The device can also be implemented in a lightweight construction become, when it comes to passages through the same minefields iUr to pave the way for the infantry, and the device then has very small dimensions, for example 3 w long and 1 m wide, and the pressure of the combustion gases directed at the ground then only needs to be enough to find mines for people on foot to the Detonate and is usually remote controlled (preferably by wire) or controlled by means of a device for the automatic programmed drive.

When heavy-duty mine clearing equipment is not available is can get the same result in two consecutive passes along two parallel, suitably adjacent tracks with a device of medium weight Construction type for clearing mines or by the simultaneous passage along of the two parallel, adjacent tracks with two devices of medium difficulty Type achieved with a small distance from one another for understandable safety reasons will.

Although the heavy and medium-sized devices mentioned above are used for Elimination of what can be considered generally applicable are those also mentioned devices of light construction only for the creation of passageways usable for infantry.

In the phase of construction and technical operational testing of prototypes it is obviously useful with a mine-clearance device start from a lightweight construction and then to its enlargement with regard to the Dimensions and performance overlap, as in this way the errors that are very much faster and more economical with a light-weight mine-clearing device can be ascertained, cannot be transferred to a larger scale.

In the drawing, an embodiment of the invention is purely by way of example shown.

Fig. 1 is a side view of the mine clearing device by exerting a gas pressure on the ground.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the same article.

Fig. 3 is a front view of the same article.

Fig. 4 is a section through the machine head in Fig. 5 with D-D designated level.

Figure 5 is a section through the head along the line shown in Jig. 4 through the plane marked the line B-B.

Figure 6 is a section through the head taken along the line in Pig. 4 through the plane indicated by the line C-C.

Fig. 7 is a section through the prime mover, preferably a Rocket engine, along the plane designated P.P in FIG.

Fig. 8 is a view of the drive machine, preferably a rocket engine, from below and illustrates the device for tying the same to the caterpillars.

Fig. 9 is a longitudinal and cross-sectional view of the device by means of which the effects described under c) and d) above can be achieved.

Jig. 10 is a section along that indicated by E-X in FIG. 5 Level through the direction of the door with which the effects mentioned under b) above can be achieved are.

Figure 11 is a schematic summary of all of the above the effects of the gas jets specified in points a), b), c) and d).

Fig. 12 is a corresponding schematic summary of the star facilities, by means of which the driver can control the device directly or via a remote control device must control in order to achieve the effects achieved above.

Fig. 1 to 3 show the prime mover, preferably a rocket engine 1, the barrel (the line) 2, the head 3, the two Gleistetten 4 and the el @ tables Skid P with its packing and the hole 22 for the coupling and for the towing operation the machine. The crawlers 4 are connected to the prime mover 1 by means of the handlebars 5 and the immovable girders 6, 7 and corresponding springs with Sto @ d @@@ - fern 8, 9 connected. The elastic skid P @@ t is mounted on a pivot bearing 10 and loaded by means of a spring which is received in an inner cylinder, the is indicated by broken lines in FIGS.

Since almost the entire weight of the machine is elastic on the tracks rests, and thanks to the special shape of these caterpillars it is possible to achieve the under c) mentioned effect possible, the axis A-A of the barrel (the line) 2 and the elastic Skid P in the indicated by broken lines A'-A 'and P' in FIG To take position.

Also shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3 are two upper short tapered nozzle supports 11 and two lower long conical nozzle carriers 12 are shown, on which sets upward nozzles 13 and sets of downward nozzles 14 are carried. In Fig. 2 are the Nozzles 14, of course, by broken lines indicated because they are not visible. Since this conical nozzle carrier on two Cylinders are arranged coaxially, which in a manner to be described via gear transmission are driven in opposite directions, and thanks to the fact that the nozzles of the nozzle sets 13 and 14 lie in a common vertical plane, these nozzle sets are symmetrical can be tilted backwards or forwards, causing the machine to Rested at will, to move forwards or backwards is initiated without hindering the action of rendering mines harmless becomes (effects according to b)).

In Fig. 2, the head 3 has four upwardly directed gas discharge nozzles 15, which have four coaxially aligned lower, downwardly directed nozzles 15 (not visible in the figure) correspond, which bring about the effects according to a) are determined.

In front of these nozzles are, in Fig. 2 in full lines and in Figs 3 only indicated in broken lines, two upper, upwardly directed gas discharge nozzles 16 arranged, which two coaxially aligned lower, downwardly directed gas discharge nozzles 16 correspond (whose exit holes are not visible in the figures) and by means of which the effects according to c) above can be achieved.

In the front part of the head (Fig. 1 and 3 visible and in Fig. 2 only indicated by broken lines) there are two coaxial, in opposite one Side directions aligned lateral dasen 17, by means of which the above under d) Effects are achievable.

In Fig. 1 bie 3 behind the engine 1 is the driver's cab 18 for the manufacturer and for the controls, their activities warped hydraulic lines can be transferred on the head via a bundle of warped hydraulic lines, which are housed in the @antel 19. Behind the cabin 18 is the Hatch S, the flap of which can be folded up into the position S '(broken line in FIGS. 1 and 2) is. The driver rests on a kind of floor seat that is easily removable when the inlet hatch is open (position S '). When the bottom seat plate 20 is removed is, the outer hemispherical rear part 21 of the prime mover can be pivoted can be opened down by a hinge for a purpose yet to be discussed. Even the cabin 18 must, in the event that a remote control device in its place, preferably for operation via wire or simply by means of a device for automntischen programmed drive can be used sell, be easily removable.

It is of paramount importance to mention how small this is according to the shape to be presented goal (Fig. 3) and how little it is above the ground raises, especially in the case already mentioned, that with devices of heavier and middle type, the driver's cab 18 is removed. This case can also be for Mine disposal equipment by lighter @auert should be considered as a rule and is particularly advantageous in the more unexpected, advanced @nd more dangerous operations, in which these devices of the light Ba @ art are preferred uses werise.

Fig. 4, 5 and 6 show the fixed connection of the barrel (the pipe) 2 with the head 3 by Schren- @ as, the assembly of the spherical nozzle carrier 11, 12 with the associated Trag @ ylimin 24, 25, the holes 28 for the passage of the Combustion gases into the interior of the same cylinder and from this into the relevant one cone-shaped nozzle carriers, which are figured out, like these cylinders. in the assigned Rotate housings of the head thanks to the gear mechanism 26, 27, and the Figures show how this movement through the 31 revolving in the relevant Tr @@ - Shovels 30 under the influence of a preferably hydraulic control, which still will be explained in detail, is generated. Figs. 4 to 6 show how the pivot bearing 10, which carries the elastic sliding button p, is arranged under a piston 23, which is housed with its upper spring in a corresponding cylinder, so that impacts acting on the skid P when sliding the same over the ground be dampened.

4 to 6 also show the coaxial nozzles 17, the lateral gas jets eject in opposite directions, and the associated upper device 29 for automatic and actuated control of the same nozzles (the device 29 is only indicated in broken lines and will be used in the following explained in detail).

The effects indicated under d) above are achieved by means of these nozzles achievable. Figs. 4 and 5 show the upward facing 15 and the associated downwardly directed nozzles 15, by means of which the under a) mentioned effect is achievable. In Fig. 5 are also the upper @ egelför @ igen nozzle carriers 11 with the nozzles 13 and the lower conical nozzle carrier 12 with the nozzles 14 inclined, by means of which thanks to the above-mentioned controllable counter-rotating Movement that can be achieved under b). In Fig. 6 are the nozzles 16 goseigt for the ejection of upwardly directed gas jets, which coaxial lower Nozzles 16 for the ejection of downwardly directed gas jets correspond (in the figure not visible). In these figures, the associated device 29 for automatic and actuated control of these nozzles or the same nozzles is shown (this device is the same as the other device 29 for the nozzles 17, which is explained in more detail below is, and this facility is only indicated by broken lines). The effects indicated above under c) can be achieved by means of the nozzles 16.

In Fig. 7, the prime mover 1 is tilted, the front with the barrel or the line 2 is connected and which consists essentially of two parts, namely an outer jacket with a heat-insulating or heat-insulated cavity and the reactor 32, which has a filling of, for example, solid fuel, the ignition and the electrical resistance for initiating combustion with or without Contains the help of an ignition charge. The outer jacket has a hemispherical rear Completion 21, which after removing a fastening screw (or @ehrerer) 34, can be pivoted downward about a pivot bearing 33.

The removal of the reactor 32 is facilitated by this pivoting process from the outer shell and the same can be placed when this is burned out is or, if necessary, a reactor with different properties and / or other service to use. In Fig. 7 there is also the protruding one Part 35 can be seen, in which the pivot bearing 36 is housed, on which the (by broken lines shown) pivot bearing sleeves 37 of the front ends of the Handlebars 5 are wedged, which, as already based on the Pig. 1 and 2 described the Connect the drive machine to the crawlers 4.

Fig. 8 shows the prime mover, preferably a rocket engine, 1 in view from below, to illustrate the articulation assemblies, which from the protruding part 35, the pivot bearing 36, the sleeves 37 at the front end of the handlebars 5, the pivot bearings 38 at the rear end (the one shown by broken lines are) and the more complete already shown in Fig. 2, attached to the tracks 4 Bearings 39 in which these pivot pins are housed exist.

In the same FIG. 8, the immovable supports 6, 7 are shown, other ends the shock absorbers are arranged with springs and, as already mentioned, can absorb almost the entire weight of the machine (see also Fig. 1 and 2).

Fig. 9 shows in longitudinal section along the Sy @@ etrieplane and in cross section along the plane designated G-G in the same figure, the device 29, which is shown in broken lines in FIGS. 4 to 6. This device It is set up as follows @ The combustion gases from the drive @@ machine pass through the holes 43, 44 in the directions indicated by arrows 40, 41, and the The flow of gas remains blocked by the vibrating body 49 that has the holes 47, 48 closes because it is held in its central position by the springs 50, 51 is. Hydraulic fluid let in from the lines 52, 53 can be used for control purposes however, the slide body 49 either on one side or on the other vers @ hioben, so that either the hole 47 or the hole 48 is gesff @@ t and that Combustion gas either in the one indicated by the arrow 40 or in the other, through the Direction indicated by arrow 41 and in this way a corresponding one Gas jet either through the nozzles 16 (if the device for achieving the below c) is to be used) or through the nozzles 17 (if the Device is to be used to achieve the effects mentioned under d)) releases.

When the head of the machine is moved by a detonating mine, is the above-mentioned oscillatable body 49, which by the springs 50, 51 in his Middle position is held, moves because of inertia and performs proportional sliding movements in the opposite direction from and causes opening (or a change in the degree of opening with simultaneous actuation by the above-mentioned starred pressure medium flows from the lines 52, 53) of the associated hole, so that a gas jet emerges from the @ em in this way (or such a change with regard to of his performance) that he brings his head back to his solitude.

Fig. 10 shows one device (for security reasons there are two such Devices provided), the counter-rotating movement of the cylinders 24, 25 and thus the relevant conical nozzle carrier II, 12 (Fig. 5) controls from which was already the wheel above and it was explained that, depending on whether or not of these conical bodies ejected gas jets in a common vertical On a level, tilted backwards @ or tilted forward, the device for Mine clearance is stopped or moving forward or backward. The arrow 54 in Fig. 10 indicates the direction of travel of the device to the front.

The device shown in this figure has a shovel or a rotating body 30 welded to the upper cylinder 24. The housing drum 31 has relatively small stops 57, 58 that the Limit movement of this blade 30.

The lower end plate 59 of the drum 31 has two holes and has a protrusion that contacts the cylinder 24 and hermetically seals it, so that the drum 31 is divided into two chambers, into which by control lines 63, 64 and through channels 61, 62 pressure medium can flow in. The channels 61, 62 are in one by means of screws 60 fixed plate in alignment with the said holes arranged.

Depending on the control by the pressure medium flows, the blade 30 held in a vertical position or

moved into this or in the direction of arrow 55 or in the direction of Arrow 56 moves, which leads to the effects already indicated, namely breastfeeding, the forward movement and the backward movement of the machine. As the gas jets the conical nozzle carrier 12 normally (when the ground is mined) at the same time need to create sufficient pressure on the ground to detonate the mines To bring about, it may appear that the movement of the blade 30 is limited by the small stops 57, 58 are pulled too far, but when in reality that Device for mine clearance before entering mined terrain, which is normally is never excessively torn and uneven or too steep, on noteworthy resistance comes across, it is very beneficial to overcome such resistances when the full Thrust for the forward resp.

Backward movement of the device is available, depending on the circumstances has to climb an incline or a steep incline with unexpected obstacles or has to negotiate very steep bumps in the ground.

Fig. 2 shows in perspective the head, the associated conical Body 11, 12 and the barrel (pipe) 2. Thanks to the spherical shape with which the head shown in perspective, there is the possibility of a complete schematic Representation of all Compressed gas jets and the associated nozzles, with the help of which the mine-clearing device works: a) the two in equilibrium located vertical gas flows 15 ', 15 "correspond to those already discussed upward or downwardly directed nozzles 15 and are used to achieve the already effect mentioned under a) (see also FIGS. 2, 4 and 5); b) the two sentences upwards directed gas jets, which by control from the vertical position 13 'in one of the limit positions 13 "and 13" 'can be inclined, correspond to those discussed Nozzle sets 13, and the two sets of downward gas jets corresponding to and symmetrically by control from the vertical position 14 'into one of the limit positions 14 "and 14" 'can be inclined, correspond to the nozzle sets already mentioned 14 and serve to achieve the effects mentioned above under b) (see also Pig. 2, 5); c) the two vertically directed gas jets in equilibrium 16 ', 16 "correspond to the above-mentioned or

downwardly directed nozzles 16 and serve to achieve the above below c) mentioned effects (see also Fig. 1, 2, 3 and 6); d) the correspond to two horizontally directed gas jets 17 ', 17 "in equilibrium the two nozzles 17 and serve to achieve the effects mentioned above under d) (see also Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6).

Fig. 12 shows a schematic complete view of the control devices, of which the activity of all of the gas jets shown in FIG. 2 is controlled , taking into account that the arrow 54 in this figure is again in the direction of travel the machine to the front.

When the lever L 'is in the vertical position, the vertical gas jets in the direction 13 'or 14', and the device for disposal of mines is at rest. When the lever is pivoted, a progressive, symmetrical inclination of the gas jets backwards against the inclined limit positions 13 ", 14" and the engine is thereby given a forward thrust of up to to an admitted marimum to @ emanating power.

Similarly, when the lever L 'is swiveled backwards, a thrust is generated exerted on the rear of the machine at a limit inclination 13 "', 14"' of the gas jets reached its peak. When a mine-removing effect is required at the same time it is sufficient not to exceed the inclination of the gas jets, which is the minimum pressure that is necessary to detonate the mines (vertical component the power of these gas jets).

When the lever L "is in the vertical position, it is inactive. As soon as the lever is pivoted backwards, it releases gas jets 16 ', and the The head of the device is raised. When the same lever is swung forward, 16 "gas jets are released (whose effect is combined with that of gravity), and the head is lowered so that the skid P again comes into contact with the ground comes. When the handle is swiveled to the right, a gas jet 17 'is released, @nd the machine head moves to the right.

When the same lever is swiveled to the left, a gas jet is created 17 "released and the machine head moves to the left Let combined movements of the lever L "both longitudinally and transversely bring about corresponding combined movements of the machine head @.

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Claims (9)

Claims 1. Device for clearing mines, thereby characterized in that it works by applying a G @ sdrackes to the ground and has the following parts: a prime mover, preferably a rocket engine, whose gas outlet nozzle is directed towards the front part of the machine and to which a driver's cab, a remote control device or an automatic Control device connected; two freely moving caterpillars, almost the whole Carry the weight of the machine and between or on which @@@@ with the help of Articulated connections and highly elastic suspensions, the prime mover, preferably the rocket engine, with the drive and control devices connected to it is supported; a barrel that (a pipe that) removes the combustion gas from the The nozzle of the prime mover leads to the head of the machine, with the combustion gas by means of a bundle of preferably hydraulic lines, which are in a suitable, on the upper part of the barrel attached casing is included, adjustable and controllable is; the head of the machine, which is supported by the same on an elastic Skid in a regulated Height above the ground is kept and on its sides at a right angle to the plane of symmetry of the machine standing plane has symmetrically projecting bodies, BO that of these and a gas pressure curtain is ejected from the head against the floor (which is from a further upward gas pressure curtain is kept in equilibrium) and that is sufficient to remove all of the gas pressure curtain while driving the machine to detonate hit mines, so that a desired passage opened by the minefield. 2. Device for clearing mines according to claim 1, characterized due to the extreme suitability of their design and construction in the following respects: The greatest force of the detonation of mines are just those necessary parts (Head with laterally protruding bodies, elastic skid and front part of the Barrel), which are more strongly developed, rounded or tapered, of shape and of very small dimensions and therefore the force of the detonation able to offer sufficient resistance, while all are less vigorous Parts or parts that are less compact and of larger volume are sufficiently far from the blast that they are not can be damaged; the ellipsoidal shape of the device on the Ground-bearing crawlers, their free Agility and the Almost central arrangement of the center of mass of the machine on these slide chains (in conjunction with the very elastic suspension system and the mechanics of the also elastic force equalization of the gas streams) gives the above-mentioned, in parts exposed to a higher degree of danger provide increased protection against violence from bumps in the detonation of mines and a great way in any Direction to perform elastic oscillations, which largely increases the elastic resistance increases and this gives the ability of parts, in a very effective way, the greatest To absorb part of the aforementioned violent shocks. 3. Device for clearing mines according to claim 1 or 2, characterized characterized in that the head has two upper, conical, coaxial on its sides Body (one on each side) and two lower, conical, coaxial bodies (of greater length than the former and also one for each side), those at the ends of two horizontal ones protruding from the head, in one common vertical plane superimposed cylinders are attached and through openings for the gas streams; that the cylinders contained in the head by means of two Gear wheels of the same diameter, which are attached to the cylinders, preferably in the plane of symmetry of the head are wedged, can be driven in opposite directions; that through this counter-rotating Rotation controlled by suitable means, the two of the two cone-shaped upper bodies upwards and from the two conical lower bodies ejected downward sets of gas jets into placed on a common vertical plane, symmetrically to the rear or likewise can be tilted forward symmetrically so that the machine comes to a standstill or moves forwards or backwards, provided that the Inclination of the nozzles if a mine-clearing effect is required at the same time is, does not exceed the limit at which nooh the minimum pressure in vertical Direction (vertical force component of the inclined gas jets) is guaranteed, necessary to detonate mines. 4. Device for clearing mines according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the control device for the opposite rotation of the two cylinders housed inside the head, which are attached to the upper cylinder is arranged, is present in duplicate (for reserve purposes), d. H. such a facility on each side of the gear transmission is arranged bes for the opposite drive and that this device consists of a blade (a rotary valve) which is connected to is welded to the upper cylinder, which is in a housing drum between two Limit positions can be rotated around 1800 by clicking on one or the other surface of the Shovel the * a8 is preferably applied hydraulic pressure medium, the controlled by two separate lines into the two chambers is introduced into which divides the two drums by means of a protrusion on the cylinder at the neutral position of the shovel, at which the angle of 1800 halved, the opposite side is hermetically sealed. 5. Device for clearing mines according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the head emits the following gas jets: a Set of gas jets of constant direction and vertically directed towards the ground Power of the width of the head, by an equivalent set vertically upward gas jets is balanced and the discovery serves mined terrain by detonating any mines; two sets of vertically downward and two more sets of vertical upward gas jets of constant direction but variable power, which are controlled by a suitable device, so that an automatic correction the level of the head above the ground is achieved when the head is detonated one experiences a vertical displacement, u, nd eo that there is the possibility of the same head for overcoming uneven ground and for maneuvering purposes to push or lower; two at right angles to the plane of symmetry of the machine horizontally directed gas jets with constant opposite direction, whose However, performance by means of a suitable control device with the above-mentioned control device matching device to achieve the automatic alignment of the head can be controlled if this is caused by the detonation of mines in a lateral direction emotional which also creates the need for the head to overcome Unevenness in the ground or for maneuvering purposes - possibly at the same time as the Controlled lifting movement mentioned above - controlled movement to the right or left. 6. Device for clearing mines according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control device mentioned in claim 5 from consists of an elongated box in which the combustion gas through holes at its ends able to enter freely; that the box is hermetically sealed with its inner walls final body in the form of a small container that extends lengthways is displaceable and by a special jump before the elongated box in two, zones is divided into two separate lines: control currents a hydraulic pressure medium can be introduced, so that the small container-shaped Body can be moved to one side or the other at will, so that he accordingly one or the other of two gas discharge channels in releases the box; that these Gassausströmkanäle are both closed when the small container-shaped body is in its neutral central position, in which he is urged by the appropriate spring loading; that the gas discharge channels (controlled) the corresponding vertically and horizontally directed gas jets to Achieving the corresponding, desired vertical or horizontal movement of the Press head; that the vertical resp. Horizontal movement also automatic for automatic alignment of the head can be triggered if as a result of the detonation of a mine as a result of the force of inertia the small container-shaped body either against one side or the other is shifted towards and thereby the need to achieve the automatic Alignment corresponding channel for a vertical or for a horizontal one Gas jet opens. 7. Device for clearing mines according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by a special articulated and resilient suspension that it the two load-bearing caterpillars, with free movement without rigid, vibrations transferring links through the unevenness and poor soil conditions To adapt vibrations with respect to the relevant two planes of symmetry, the through the system at the same distance and parallel to the plane of symmetry of the machine are held; that this effect is facilitated by the peculiar characteristic, that in this machine, unlike other caterpillar vehicles, the caterpillars have only a supporting function, d. H. neither propulsion nor steering functions have to exercise; that the above articulated and resilient suspension consists of two long, independent handlebars, the one located at the front end Sleeves are hinged on a single pivot pin located under the nozzle of the prime mover and its other, rear end in the associated bearings approximately in the middle the length of the fenders of the crawlers are mounted; that the resilient Hanging system is connected to the prime mover by two immovable cross members whose four ends of two each lie in the planes of symmetry of the crawler tracks in question and on these crawlers close to the entire weight of the machine over the associated four bearing springs and their shock absorbers transferred. 8. Device for clearing mines according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the drive machine, preferably a rocket engine, from a reactor and from a separate jacket with a heat-insulating space consists that the rear part of the shell for the purpose of removal and replacement of the reactor when it is deployed or by one of different properties or different performance is to be exchanged, in the manner of a lock is to be opened. 9. Device for clearing mines according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that to achieve the various desired effects all combustion gas jets from the driver, from a remote control device or an automatically programmed drive device controllable by means of only two levers are, of which the control movements on the nozzles via corresponding, preferably hydraulic fluid lines are transferable, namely: a travel lever, its vertical position, forward inclined or backward inclined position the State of motion of the machine, namely the standstill, the forward movement or the backward movement determine; and by means of a steering lever, its vertical, backward inclined, forward inclined, inclined to the right or inclined to the left position indicates the state of motion of the machine head, namely its standstill, its lifting, its lowering, its movement to the right or to determine its movement to the left, with movements of course of the steering lever in oblique directions corresponding combined movements of the machine head dissolve.