EP0072958B1 - Optical equipment for armoured vehicles - Google Patents

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EP0072958B1
EP0072958B1 EP82107179A EP82107179A EP0072958B1 EP 0072958 B1 EP0072958 B1 EP 0072958B1 EP 82107179 A EP82107179 A EP 82107179A EP 82107179 A EP82107179 A EP 82107179A EP 0072958 B1 EP0072958 B1 EP 0072958B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
    • F41G1/40—Periscopic sights specially adapted for smallarms or ordnance; Supports or mountings therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a reconnaissance device for armored vehicles with a rotatable and stabilized armored dome, which receives day and night vision devices and reconnaissance devices and in which angular mirrors are arranged in a ring shape corresponding to an observer located on an observer seat, of which an elevating angle mirror pointing in the main direction of observation with a relatively large field of view is provided, which is stabilized in the elevation plane.
  • Such arrangements are known and are arranged in a dome shape in the roof of the armored vehicle or in the roof of the tank tower as an observation and reconnaissance unit.
  • the observer area is covered by a bell-shaped armored dome, which projects significantly above the roof of the armored vehicle or the turret. Furthermore, a stabilized rotary movement of the armored dome can be carried out.
  • This known design of an observation site essentially enables orientation in the field. To detect and combat targets, it is necessary to hand over the recognized target to the gunner on the main target device in a more or less correct manner. However, the dangers of a misjudgment and the time involved cannot be ruled out.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a fully-fledged target and reconnaissance site, which enables a modular construction and ensures simple replacement of the sighting means without the need for complex interfaces.
  • the day and night vision devices and the target devices form an interchangeable compact unit together with the angle mirror for the main observation direction, which unit also contains an actuator and elements for the measuring, regulating and control electronics in the unit Receives devices, the parts of the day and night vision devices of the target devices and the angle mirror determining the main observation direction being arranged such that they can be raised and stabilized in the unit with the aid of a common pivot axis.
  • the angle mirror unit can thus be supplemented by appropriate prisms and mirrors, so that all image information arriving from the main observation direction is recorded and passed on to the individual processing optics.
  • the compact unit also makes it possible to use the stabilization signals received for the tracking of a main weapon, so that a full-fledged serving and firing place is created for the main weapon.
  • the wiring within the dome and to the other fire control devices of an armored vehicle is considerably simplified.
  • the insights into the angle mirrors are arranged in one plane and the magnifying viewing means in the main observation direction have an insight below this plane such that the distance and the inclination are determined by the radius of movement of the head of an observer.
  • the insights into the angle mirrors are arranged in one plane and that the insight into the magnifying viewing means is connected to the head of the observer via flexible, image-transmitting fiber optics in such a way that both direct insight into the angle mirrors , as well as an insight into the magnifying sight.
  • This has the additional effect that the observer can use the magnifying vision means in his normal sitting position even when the vehicle is moving and is not impaired by driving vibrations.
  • fiber optics even when using fiber optics, he maintains sufficient contact with the dome system to be aware of the line of sight at all times without the help of further information.
  • the armored dome, including the access hatch is designed in accordance with the armor protection requirements for the carrier vehicle.
  • the unit formed have handles in the form of directional handles which are rigidly connected to the unit.
  • the observer seat is aligned in the main direction of observation and is rotatably held by springs.
  • the formed Unit is coupled with a secondary weapon arranged on the armored dome.
  • an armored dome in a tower, which is rotatably mounted in the armored roof 3 via a dome ring 1 and a ball bearing 2.
  • the armored dome has an exit hatch 4 for an observer 20, which can be actuated from the inside via a spindle drive 5.
  • Angled mirrors 6 are arranged around the exit hatch 4, which, together with an angled mirror 7 for a main observation direction 11, provide an all-round view.
  • the angle mirror 7 is integrated in a unit 8, which also receives additional observation means, such as main target devices 9 for the day, main target device 10 for the night and other reconnaissance means, such as range finders.
  • All information from the main observation direction 11 is fed to the individual viewing means via a stabilized mirror-prism unit, consisting of the parts 7 ', 9', 10 '. Furthermore, elements for the associated measuring, regulating and control electronics 13 are also integrated in the unit 8.
  • the parts 7 ', 9', 10 ' are pivotally mounted about an axis 12 and can be adjusted via handles 14, 15 as directional handles.
  • the tracking of the armored dome and the pivoting movement of the parts 7 ', 9', 10 ' is initiated by assigned control buttons 16 on the handle 14.
  • the rotary movement is carried out as a lateral directional movement via a directional drive 18, a measuring gear 19 tapping the corresponding position.
  • Additional keys 17 are used to trigger additional functions, such as target assignment to another execution location, target acceptance and operation of a secondary weapon 26 and firing a main weapon.
  • a seat 21 is provided for an observer 20, which can be rotated to a limited extent on both sides about a column 22 and allows the observer to follow the rotational movement of the reconnaissance device with his body.
  • a return spring (not shown in more detail) is installed in the column 22, which automatically brings the seat back into the main observation direction 11 if the observer does not turn it with his body out of this direction.
  • the insight 25 into the magnifying viewing means is positioned with respect to the insight 32 into the angle mirrors in terms of its inclination and its height spacing in such a way that an optimal adaptation to the head of the observer 20 who tends from the normal sitting position to the insights 25 is ensured.
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the arrangement of the main viewing unit 8 in conjunction with 6 angle mirrors 6, which overall provide a 1: 1 all-round view.
  • the unit 8 combines all the viewing means for the main viewing direction 11 in a very compact manner, so that a considerable installation scope is available within the coupling plate 1 for the angle mirror 6.
  • This makes it possible to carry out each angle mirror with the necessary width to spite of the profound insight position 32 of the observer 20 and the thus possible flat design of Kup p elpan- z réelle 1, 4 to achieve a sufficiently large range of viewing angles for each angle mirror.
  • the installation unit 8 contains in its upper part the view 7 for the angle mirror in the main viewing direction and the views 9 for the magnifying day vision device and the view 10 for the magnifying night vision device.
  • B. rangefinder be included in the unit and use one of the above views.
  • the unit 8 contains the control electronics 13 with a control panel and the rigidly attached handles 14, 15.
  • the unit 8 is designed on its sides so that the neighboring angle mirrors 6 directly adjoin the views 9 of the unit 8 with their views .
  • FIG. 4 a top view of the unit 8 from the direction of the observer is shown as a single unit.
  • the unit has two angle mirrors 6 and an angle mirror insight 23 at the same height as the other angle mirror insights 24. Below the insight 23 are the two eyepieces 25 for the magnifying optics.
  • the measuring, regulating and control electronics 13 contains the components and the control panel for the entire reconnaissance device.
  • a part of the dome lying outside the armored roof 3 is shown with a secondary weapon 26 attached to it, which is attached to the side of the exit hatch 4 on a weapon carrier 27 and is leveled with the help of a directional drive 28. On the side, the weapon is adjusted parallel to the main observation direction 11. If necessary, the secondary weapon 26 can also be aimed mechanically.
  • FIG. 7 An alternative is shown in FIG. 7. It is provided here for the view into the magnifying optics 25 that the observer has insight into the magnifying viewing means from the normal sitting position via flexible image-transmitting fiber optics 29. This is done with the aid of one placed on the head of the observer 20 Carrying strap 30 possible, which both carries the insights 31 into the fiber optics in the area of the eyes and also permits the 1: 1 viewing means 32 to be observed directly without additional aids.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Aufklärungsgerät für Panzerfahrzeuge mit einer drehbaren und stabilisierten Panzerkuppel, die Tag- und Nachtsichtgeräte sowie Aufklärungsgeräte aufnimmt und in der Winkelspiegel kranzförmig entsprechend einem auf einem Beobachtersitz befindlichen Beobachter angeordnet sind, von denen ein in die Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung weisender elevierbarer Winkelspiegel mit einem relativ grossen Blickfeld vorgesehen ist, der in der Elevationsebene stabilisiert ist.The invention relates to a reconnaissance device for armored vehicles with a rotatable and stabilized armored dome, which receives day and night vision devices and reconnaissance devices and in which angular mirrors are arranged in a ring shape corresponding to an observer located on an observer seat, of which an elevating angle mirror pointing in the main direction of observation with a relatively large field of view is provided, which is stabilized in the elevation plane.

Derartige Anordnungen sind bekannt und werden in Kuppelform im Dach des Panzerfahrzeuges bzw. im Dach des Panzerturmes als Beobachtungs- und Aufklärungseinheit angeordnet. Der Beobachterplatz wird dabei durch eine glockenförmige Panzerkuppel abgedeckt, die das Dach des Panzerfahrzeuges bzw. des Panzerturmes erheblich überragt. Weiterhin ist hierbei eine stabilisierte Drehbewegung der Panzerkuppel durchführbar. Diese bekannte Ausbildung eines Beobachtungsplatzes ermöglicht im wesentlichen eine Orientierung im Gelände. Zum Auffassen und Bekämpfen von Zielen ist es erforderlich, das erkannte Ziel dem Richtschützen am Hauptzielgerät in einer mehr oder weniger korrekten Weise zu übergeben. Hierbei lassen sich aber Gefahren einer Fehleinschätzung sowie der auftretende Zeitaufwand nicht ausschliessen.Such arrangements are known and are arranged in a dome shape in the roof of the armored vehicle or in the roof of the tank tower as an observation and reconnaissance unit. The observer area is covered by a bell-shaped armored dome, which projects significantly above the roof of the armored vehicle or the turret. Furthermore, a stabilized rotary movement of the armored dome can be carried out. This known design of an observation site essentially enables orientation in the field. To detect and combat targets, it is necessary to hand over the recognized target to the gunner on the main target device in a more or less correct manner. However, the dangers of a misjudgment and the time involved cannot be ruled out.

Nachteilig ist bei diesen bekannten Kuppelkonstruktionen ausserdem die ungenügende Ausbildung der Dachpanzerung, welche das Dach des Panzerfahrzeuges erheblich überragen muss, wenn in einem vorgegebenen kleinen Einbaudurchmesser eine ausreichende Zahl von Winkelspiegeln einzubauen sind, die es erlauben, eine lückenlose Rundumsicht durchzuführen; denn nur bei einem hochgezogenen Kuppeldach und einer entsprechend hohen Sitzposition des Beobachters in bezug auf die Ausblickebene der Winkelspiegel ist ein genügend grosser Blickwinkel in jedem Winkelspiegel realisierbar.Another disadvantage of these known dome constructions is the inadequate design of the roof armor, which has to protrude considerably above the roof of the armored vehicle if a sufficient number of angle mirrors are to be installed in a given small installation diameter, which allow a complete all-round view to be carried out; because only with a raised dome roof and a correspondingly high seating position of the observer in relation to the viewing level of the angle mirror can a sufficiently large viewing angle be achieved in each angle mirror.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen vollwertigen Ziel- und Aufklärungsplatz zu schaffen, der eine Baukastenbauweise ermöglicht und einen einfachen Austausch der Sichtmittel ohne aufwendig zu handhabende Schnittstellen gewährleistet. Darüber hinaus soll weiterhin ermöglicht werden, die Panzerkuppel mit einem vollwertigen Panzerschutz auszurüsten, ohne die Sichtbereiche, insbesondere die Rundumsicht, nennenswert einzuschränken.The object of the invention is to provide a fully-fledged target and reconnaissance site, which enables a modular construction and ensures simple replacement of the sighting means without the need for complex interfaces. In addition, it should continue to be possible to equip the armored dome with full armor protection without significantly restricting the viewing areas, especially the all-round view.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt erfindungsgemäss dadurch, dass die Tag- und Nachtsichtgeräte sowie die Zielgeräte gemeinsam mit dem Winkelspiegel für die Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung eine austauschbare kompakte Einheit bilden, welche ausserdem einen Stellantrieb sowie Elemente für die Mess-, Regel- und Steuerelektronik der in der Einheit enthaltenen Geräte aufnimmt, wobei die die Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung bestimmenden Teile der Tag- und Nachtsichtgeräte der Zielgeräte sowie des Winkelspiegels mit Hilfe einer gemeinsamen Schwenkachse in der Einheit elevierbar und stabilisierbar angeordnet sind.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the day and night vision devices and the target devices form an interchangeable compact unit together with the angle mirror for the main observation direction, which unit also contains an actuator and elements for the measuring, regulating and control electronics in the unit Receives devices, the parts of the day and night vision devices of the target devices and the angle mirror determining the main observation direction being arranged such that they can be raised and stabilized in the unit with the aid of a common pivot axis.

Hierdurch wird der Vorteil erzielt, dass eine Integration der Sicht- und Aufklärungsmittel erfolgt und die Einstellung sowie Stabilisierung für alle Geräte gemeinsam durchgeführt wird. Es kann somit die Winkelspiegel-Einheit durch entsprechende Prismen und Spiegel ergänzt werden, so dass sämtliche aus der Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung ankommende Bildinformationen aufgenommen und zu den einzelnen Verarbeitungsoptiken weitergeleitet werden. Die kompakte Einheit ermöglicht es damit auch, die erhaltenen Stabilisierungssignale für die Nachführung einer Hauptwaffe zu nutzen, so dass ein vollwertiger Anricht- und Abfeuerplatz für die Hauptwaffe entsteht. Ausserdem wird die Verkabelung innerhalb der Kuppel und zu den übrigen Feuerleitgeräten eines Panzerfahrzeuges erheblich vereinfacht.This has the advantage that the sighting and reconnaissance means are integrated and the adjustment and stabilization is carried out jointly for all devices. The angle mirror unit can thus be supplemented by appropriate prisms and mirrors, so that all image information arriving from the main observation direction is recorded and passed on to the individual processing optics. The compact unit also makes it possible to use the stabilization signals received for the tracking of a main weapon, so that a full-fledged serving and firing place is created for the main weapon. In addition, the wiring within the dome and to the other fire control devices of an armored vehicle is considerably simplified.

In Vervollkommnung dieser Anordnung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Einblicke in die Winkelspiegel in einer Ebene angeordnet sind und die vergrössernden Sichtmittel in Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung einen Einblick unterhalb dieser Ebene derart aufweisen, dass der Abstand und die Neigung durch den Bewegungsradius des Kopfes eines Beobachters bestimmt werden.In perfection of this arrangement, it is proposed that the insights into the angle mirrors are arranged in one plane and the magnifying viewing means in the main observation direction have an insight below this plane such that the distance and the inclination are determined by the radius of movement of the head of an observer.

Alternativ wird zur Beibehaltung des direkten Einblicks vorgeschlagen, dass die Einblicke in die Winkelspiegel in einer Ebene angeordnet sind und der Einblick in die vergrössernden Sichtmittel über eine flexible, bildübertragende Faseroptik mit dem Kopf des Beobachters derart verbunden ist, dass sowohl der direkte Einblick in die Winkelspiegel, als auch der Einblick in die vergrössernden Sichtmittel möglich ist. Damit wird als zusätzlicher Effekt erreicht, dass der Beobachter auch bei fahrendem Fahrzeug in seiner normalen Sitzposition die vergrössernden Sichtmittel benutzen kann und durch Fahrvibrationen nicht beeinträchtigt wird. Andererseits behält er auch bei Verwendung der Faseroptik genügend Kontakt zum Kuppelsystem, um sich ohne Zuhilfenahme weiterer Informationen jederzeit der Blickrichtung bewusst zu sein. In vorteilhafter Weise ist vorgesehen, dass die Panzerkuppel einschliesslich Einstiegsluke entsprechend den Panzerschutzforderungen für das Trägerfahrzeug ausgebildet ist.Alternatively, in order to maintain direct insight, it is proposed that the insights into the angle mirrors are arranged in one plane and that the insight into the magnifying viewing means is connected to the head of the observer via flexible, image-transmitting fiber optics in such a way that both direct insight into the angle mirrors , as well as an insight into the magnifying sight. This has the additional effect that the observer can use the magnifying vision means in his normal sitting position even when the vehicle is moving and is not impaired by driving vibrations. On the other hand, even when using fiber optics, he maintains sufficient contact with the dome system to be aware of the line of sight at all times without the help of further information. It is advantageously provided that the armored dome, including the access hatch, is designed in accordance with the armor protection requirements for the carrier vehicle.

Zur besonders wirkungsvollen und während der Fahrt zielsicheren Nachführung, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die gebildete Einheit Handhaben in Form von Richtgriffen aufweist, die starr mit der Einheit verbunden sind.For a particularly effective and accurate tracking during the journey, it is proposed that the unit formed have handles in the form of directional handles which are rigidly connected to the unit.

Um die Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung einzuhalten und etwaige erforderliche Verdrehungen bewusst durch einen Beobachter herbeizuführen ist vorgesehen, dass der Beobachtersitz in der Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung ausgerichtet und über Federn rückstellbar verdrehbar gehalten ist.In order to maintain the main direction of observation and to deliberately bring about any necessary twists by an observer, it is provided that the observer seat is aligned in the main direction of observation and is rotatably held by springs.

Zur Ergänzung der vorgeschlagenen Anordnung unter Ausnutzung der vorhandenen Elemente wird vorgeschlagen, dass die gebildete Einheit mit einer an der Panzerkuppel angeordneten Sekundärwaffe nachführbar gekoppelt ist.To complement the proposed arrangement using the existing elements, it is proposed that the formed Unit is coupled with a secondary weapon arranged on the armored dome.

In den Zeichnungen ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung schematisch dargestellt. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1 einen Schnitt durch eine Panzerkuppel;
  • Figur 2 eine Draufsicht gemäss Figur 1;
  • Figur 3 eine Ansicht aus der Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung;
  • Figur 4 eine Frontansicht in der Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung;
  • Figur 5 eine Seitenansicht einer Anordnung mit einer Sekundärwaffe;
  • Figur 6 eine Draufsicht gemäss Figur 5 und
  • Figur 7 einen Ausschnitt gemäss Figur 1 mit einer bildübertragenden Faseroptik zum Kopf des Beobachters.
In the drawings, an embodiment of the invention is shown schematically. Show it:
  • Figure 1 shows a section through an armored dome;
  • Figure 2 is a plan view according to Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a view from the main direction of observation;
  • Figure 4 is a front view in the main observation direction;
  • FIG. 5 shows a side view of an arrangement with a secondary weapon;
  • Figure 6 is a plan view according to Figure 5 and
  • 7 shows a section according to FIG. 1 with an image-transmitting fiber optic to the head of the observer.

Bei der dargestellten Anordnung befindet sich beispielsweise in einem Turm eine Panzerkuppel, die über einen Kuppelring 1 und ein Kugellager 2 im Panzerdach 3 drehbar gelagert ist. Die Panzerkuppel besitzt eine Ausstiegsluke 4 für einen Beobachter 20, die über einen Spindelantrieb 5 von innen betätigbar ist. Um die Ausstiegsluke 4 sind Winkelspiegel 6 angeordnet, die zusammen mit einem Winkelspiegel 7 für eine Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung 11 eine Rundumsicht ermöglichen. Der Winkelspiegel 7 ist in einer Einheit 8 integriert, die auch zusätzliche Beobachtungsmittel, wie Hauptzielgeräte 9 für den Tag, Hauptzielgerät 10 für die Nacht und sonstige Aufklärungsmittel, wie Entfernungsmesser, aufnimmt. Alle Informationen aus der Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung 11 werden über eine stabilisierte Spiegel-Prismen-Einheit, bestehend aus den Teilen 7', 9', 10' den einzelnen Sichtmitteln zugeführt. Ferner sind in der Einheit 8 auch Elemente für die zugehörige Mess-, Regel- und Steuerelektronik 13 integriert. Die Teile 7', 9', 10' sind dabei um eine Achse 12 schwenkbar gelagert und über Handhaben 14,15 als Richtgriffe einstellbar.In the arrangement shown, for example, there is an armored dome in a tower, which is rotatably mounted in the armored roof 3 via a dome ring 1 and a ball bearing 2. The armored dome has an exit hatch 4 for an observer 20, which can be actuated from the inside via a spindle drive 5. Angled mirrors 6 are arranged around the exit hatch 4, which, together with an angled mirror 7 for a main observation direction 11, provide an all-round view. The angle mirror 7 is integrated in a unit 8, which also receives additional observation means, such as main target devices 9 for the day, main target device 10 for the night and other reconnaissance means, such as range finders. All information from the main observation direction 11 is fed to the individual viewing means via a stabilized mirror-prism unit, consisting of the parts 7 ', 9', 10 '. Furthermore, elements for the associated measuring, regulating and control electronics 13 are also integrated in the unit 8. The parts 7 ', 9', 10 'are pivotally mounted about an axis 12 and can be adjusted via handles 14, 15 as directional handles.

Die Nachführung der Panzerkuppel und die Schwenkbewegung der Teile 7', 9', 10' wird durch zugeordnete Steuertasten 16 an der Handhabe 14 eingeleitet. Hierbei wird die Drehbewegung als Seitenrichtbewegung über einen Richtantrieb 18 durchgeführt, wobei ein Messgetriebe 19 die entsprechende Stellung abgreift. Weitere Tasten 17 dienen zur Auslösung zusätzlicher Funktionen, wie Zielzuweisung zu einem anderen Richtplatz, Zielübernahme und Bedienung einer Sekundärwaffe 26 sowie Abfeuern einer Hauptwaffe.The tracking of the armored dome and the pivoting movement of the parts 7 ', 9', 10 'is initiated by assigned control buttons 16 on the handle 14. Here, the rotary movement is carried out as a lateral directional movement via a directional drive 18, a measuring gear 19 tapping the corresponding position. Additional keys 17 are used to trigger additional functions, such as target assignment to another execution location, target acceptance and operation of a secondary weapon 26 and firing a main weapon.

Für einen Beobachter 20 ist ein Sitz 21 vorgesehen, der um eine Säule 22 nach beiden Seiten begrenzt drehbar ist und dem Beobachter gestattet, mit seinem Körper der Drehbewegung des Aufklärungsgerätes zu folgen. Dabei ist in die Säule 22 eine nicht näher dargestellte Rückholfeder eingebaut, welche den Sitz selbsttätig in die Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung 11 zurückholt, wenn der Beobachter ihn nicht mit dem Körper aus dieser Richtung herausdreht.A seat 21 is provided for an observer 20, which can be rotated to a limited extent on both sides about a column 22 and allows the observer to follow the rotational movement of the reconnaissance device with his body. In this case, a return spring (not shown in more detail) is installed in the column 22, which automatically brings the seat back into the main observation direction 11 if the observer does not turn it with his body out of this direction.

Der Einblick 25 in die vergrössernden Sichtmittel ist in bezug auf den Einblick 32 in die Winkelspiegel in seiner Neigung und seinem Höhenabstand so positioniert, dass eine optimale Anpassung an den Kopf des sich aus der normalen Sitzposition zu den Einblicken 25 neigenden Beobachters 20 gewährleistet ist.The insight 25 into the magnifying viewing means is positioned with respect to the insight 32 into the angle mirrors in terms of its inclination and its height spacing in such a way that an optimal adaptation to the head of the observer 20 who tends from the normal sitting position to the insights 25 is ensured.

Gemäss Fig. 2 ist eine Draufsicht auf die Anordnung der Hauptsichteinheit 8 in Verbindung mit 6 Winkelspiegeln 6 dargestellt, welche insgesamt eine 1:1-Rundumsicht gewähren. Dieses wird dadurch möglich, dass die Einheit 8 alle Sichtmittel für die Hauptblickrichtung 11 sehr kompakt zusammenfasst, so dass für die Winkelspiegel 6 ein erheblicher Einbauumfang innerhalb der Kuppelplatte 1 zur Verfügung steht. Damit wird es möglich, jeden Winkelspiegel mit der nötigen Breite auszuführen, um trotz der tiefen Einblickposition 32 des Beobachters 20 und der damit möglichen flachen Bauform der Kuppelpan- zerung 1, 4 einen genügend grossen Blickwinkelbereich für jeden Winkelspiegel zu realisieren.2 shows a plan view of the arrangement of the main viewing unit 8 in conjunction with 6 angle mirrors 6, which overall provide a 1: 1 all-round view. This is made possible by the fact that the unit 8 combines all the viewing means for the main viewing direction 11 in a very compact manner, so that a considerable installation scope is available within the coupling plate 1 for the angle mirror 6. This makes it possible to carry out each angle mirror with the necessary width to spite of the profound insight position 32 of the observer 20 and the thus possible flat design of Kup p elpan- zerung 1, 4 to achieve a sufficiently large range of viewing angles for each angle mirror.

Gemäss Figur 3 ist zu erkennen, dass die Einbaueinheit 8 in ihrem oberen Teil den Ausblick 7 für den Winkelspiegel in der Hauptblickrichtung sowie die Ausblicke 9 für das vergrössernde Tagsichtgerät und den Ausblick 10 für das vergrössernde Nachtsichtgerät enthält, dabei können weitere Zielmittel, wie z. B. Entfernungsmesser, zusätzlich in der Einheit enthalten sein und einen der genannten Ausblicke mit benutzen. In ihrem unteren Teil enthält die Einheit 8 die Steuerelektronik 13 mit einem Bedienfeld sowie die starr angebrachten Handhaben 14, 15. Die Einheit 8 ist an ihren Seiten so ausgebildet, dass die benachbarten Winkelspiegel 6 mit ihren Ausblicken unmittelbar an die Ausblicke 9 der Einheit 8 anschliessen.According to FIG. 3 it can be seen that the installation unit 8 contains in its upper part the view 7 for the angle mirror in the main viewing direction and the views 9 for the magnifying day vision device and the view 10 for the magnifying night vision device. B. rangefinder, be included in the unit and use one of the above views. In its lower part, the unit 8 contains the control electronics 13 with a control panel and the rigidly attached handles 14, 15. The unit 8 is designed on its sides so that the neighboring angle mirrors 6 directly adjoin the views 9 of the unit 8 with their views .

Gemäss Figur 4 ist als Einzeleinheit eine Draufsicht auf die Einheit 8 aus der Richtung des Beobachters gezeigt. Die Einheit besitzt hierbei zwei Winkelspiegel 6 und einen Winkelspiegel-Einblick 23 in der gleichen Höhe wie die übrigen Winkelspiegel-Einblicke 24. Unterhalb dem Einblick 23 befinden sich die beiden Okulare 25 für die vergrössernden Optiken. Die Mess-, Regel-und Steuerelektronik 13 enthält die Komponenten und das Bedienfeld für das gesamte Aufklärungsgerät.According to FIG. 4, a top view of the unit 8 from the direction of the observer is shown as a single unit. The unit has two angle mirrors 6 and an angle mirror insight 23 at the same height as the other angle mirror insights 24. Below the insight 23 are the two eyepieces 25 for the magnifying optics. The measuring, regulating and control electronics 13 contains the components and the control panel for the entire reconnaissance device.

Aus den Fig. 5 und 6 ist ein ausserhalb des Panzerdaches 3 liegender Teil der Kuppel mit einer auf diesem befestigten Sekundärwaffe 26 dargestellt, welche seitlich neben der Ausstiegsluke 4 auf einem Waffenträger 27 angebracht ist und mit Hilfe eines Richtantriebes 28 in Höhe angerichtet wird. In Seite ist die Waffe parallel zur Hauptbeobachtungsrichtung 11 justiert. Im Bedarfsfall kann die Sekundärwaffe 26 auch mechanisch gerichtet werden.5 and 6, a part of the dome lying outside the armored roof 3 is shown with a secondary weapon 26 attached to it, which is attached to the side of the exit hatch 4 on a weapon carrier 27 and is leveled with the help of a directional drive 28. On the side, the weapon is adjusted parallel to the main observation direction 11. If necessary, the secondary weapon 26 can also be aimed mechanically.

Eine Alternative ist gemäss Fig. 7 dargestellt. Hierbei ist für den Einblick in die vergrössernden Optiken 25 vorgesehen, dass der Beobachter aus der normalen Sitzposition heraus über flexible bildübertragende Faseroptiken 29 Einblick in die vergrössernden Sichtmittel hat. Dies ist mit Hilfe eines auf den Kopf des Beobachters 20 gesetzten Tragebandes 30 möglich, welches im Bereich der Augen sowohl die Einblicke 31 in die Faseroptiken trägt als auch gestattet, ohne zusätzliche Hilfen die 1:1-Sichtmittel 32 direkt zu beobachten.An alternative is shown in FIG. 7. It is provided here for the view into the magnifying optics 25 that the observer has insight into the magnifying viewing means from the normal sitting position via flexible image-transmitting fiber optics 29. This is done with the aid of one placed on the head of the observer 20 Carrying strap 30 possible, which both carries the insights 31 into the fiber optics in the area of the eyes and also permits the 1: 1 viewing means 32 to be observed directly without additional aids.

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1. Optical equipment for armoured vehicles having a rotatable and stabilized turret which accommodates day-and-night-vision devices (9,10) as well as reconnaissance equipment and in which deflecting mirrors (6, 7) are arranged in the form of a rim corresponding to the position of an observer (20) sitting on an observer's seat (21), of which mirrors one elevatable deflecting mirror (7) pointing in the main observation direction (11) is provided with a relatively large field of view and is stabilized in the elevational plane, characterised in that the day-and-night-vision devices (9, 10) as well as the sighting devices together with the deflecting mirror (7) for the main observation direction form a replaceable compact unit (8) which in addition accommodates an actuating system as well as elements for the measuring, regulating and control electronics (13) of the devices accommodated in the unit (8), the parts (7', 9', 10') of the day-and-night-vision devices (9, 10), of the sighting devices as well as of the deflecting mirror (7) determining the main observation direction (11) are arranged to be elevatable and stabilizable in the unit (8) by means of a common pivot axis (12).
2. Optical equipment according to claim 1, characterised in that the viewing apertures (23, 24) of the deflecting mirrors (6, 7) are arranged in one plane and the magnifying optical means in the main observation direction (11) comprise a viewing aperture (25) beneath said plane in such a manner that the distance and the inclination are determined by the radius of movement of the head of the observer (20).
3. Optical equipment according to claim 1, characterised in that the viewing apertures (23, 24) of the deflecting mirrors (6, 7) are arranged in one plane and the viewing aperture (25) of the magnifying optical means is connected by flexible picture transmitting fibre optics (29) to the head of the observer (20) in such a manner that both a direct view into the deflecting mirrors (32) and a view into the magnifying optical means (31) is possible.
4. Optical equipment according to claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the turret including the manhole (4) is constructed according to the safety regulations for armoured vehicles for the carrier vehicle.
5. Optical equipment according to claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the formed unit (8) comprises handles (14, 15) in the form of setting levers which are rigidly connected to the unit (8).
6. Optical equipment according to claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the observer's seat (21) is adjusted in the main observation direction (11) and held by means of springs so as to be re- settably rotatable.
7. Optical equipment according to claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a secondary weapon (26) arranged at the turret is coupled in a readjustable manner.
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