EP0622605B1 - Automatic installation for neutralizing chemical ammunitions - Google Patents

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EP0622605B1
EP0622605B1 EP19940400851 EP94400851A EP0622605B1 EP 0622605 B1 EP0622605 B1 EP 0622605B1 EP 19940400851 EP19940400851 EP 19940400851 EP 94400851 A EP94400851 A EP 94400851A EP 0622605 B1 EP0622605 B1 EP 0622605B1
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  • the subject of the present invention is a automatic ammunition neutralization system chemicals.
  • Chemical ammunition such as shells, have a body containing a charge chemical and a rocket mounted at one end of this body.
  • This neutralization is carried out by separating the ammunition body rocket and recovering the chemical charge which is then neutralized.
  • This installation notably includes a ammunition examination chamber, a chamber with a pickling tank, a balancing chamber liquid, a transfer pump and means for transport of ammunition.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a chemical munitions neutralization facility allowing to carry out all operations automatically according to a programmable cycle and adaptable to all types of ammunition.
  • the installation shown schematically in the figures is intended to neutralize chemical munitions 1, such as shells, comprising a body 1a containing a chemical charge, not shown, and a rocket 1b mounted at one end of this body.
  • installation includes a sealed tank 2 containing a charge dissolving bath 3 chemical and a cover 4 for closing this tank 2.
  • the tank 2 has for example a parallelepiped shape whose border rests on a top frame of a tubular base, not shown.
  • This tank 2 is for example made of polyester glass fiber laminate, or any other polymer compatible with the chemical composition of the dissolution 3 and the compounds generated by the degradation dissolved chemical charges.
  • the cover 4 is metallic and has for example the shape of a square.
  • the clamp 10 for handling the ammunition shown in more detail in FIG. 3, consists of jaws 100 machined in "V" and intended to ensure the grip of the ammunition 1 below its collar guide, by self-locking under the own weight of said ammunition 1.
  • the clamp 10 also consists of rods 101 articulated between them and connecting the jaws 100 to an overhead crane 102.
  • the clamp 10 is further provided with a spring 103 causing the minimum jaw opening 100 for allow rotation of ammunition 1 as soon as it is positioned in the tank 2.
  • the means 20 centering and positioning the end of the body 1a fitted with the rocket 1b in the dissolution bath 3 are formed by an envelope 200 supported by the cover 4 and mounted, on the one hand, in a sealed manner and, on the other hand, free to rotate through a bearing 201 on said cover 4.
  • Envelope 200 contains a packing material 202 comprising a passage intended to receive the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and comprises in its part lower, a metal centering ring 203, interchangeable and fitted with a 204 profile bore corresponding to the external profile of the body 1a of the ammunition 1.
  • the means 30 for rotating the ammunition 1 by the casing 200 are formed by a crown gear 301 formed at the upper periphery of this envelope 200 outside the cover 4 and intended to cooperate with a pinion 302 (Fig. 2) driven in rotation by a variable speed gearmotor 303.
  • means 40 for separating the rocket 1b from the body 1a of the ammunition 1 are formed by a 401 water jet lance mixed abrasive charge extending perpendicularly to the axis of the envelope 200 and arranged inside of the tank 2.
  • 401 lance is attached to the lower end of a stem 402 mounted freely in rotation and in translation parallel to the axis of the envelope 200 in a sleeve 403 containing a sealing stuffing 404 and supported by the cover 4.
  • the sheath 403 includes means for 402 stem rotation and translation lock which consist respectively of a first lever 405 and a second lever 406 (Fig. 2).
  • the 401 lance is connected to a power source not shown, in water and in abrasive load by two pipes 407 and 408 (Fig. 3) which cross the stem 402.
  • the means 50 for supporting the rocket 1b separated from the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and shown in the Fig. 3, are formed by a ferrule 501 disposed in the tank 2 and provided with an interchangeable ring 502 according to the outer profile of the rocket 1b.
  • the ferrule 501 is movable between a first position located in the axis of the envelope 200 for the recovery of rocket 1b when it is separated from body 1a of ammunition 1 and a second position away from this axis for positioning this rocket 1b opposite the stripping means 70 and rinsing the outside of said rocket 1b.
  • the ferrule 501 is mounted at the end of an arm 503 secured to a hub 504 fixed to the lower end an internal folder 505.
  • the internal folder 505 is connected to means 507 for translational displacement in parallel to the axis of the envelope 200.
  • the internal folder 505 is mounted in an external 508 folder which is itself connected to means 509 for angular displacement, by said outer jacket 508, of the assembly formed, of a part, by the internal sleeve 505 which is integral in rotation with the external sleeve 508 and, on the other hand, by the hub 504, the arm 503 and the ferrule 501.
  • the external sleeve 508 crosses freely in rotation and tightly cover 4 and is supported by said cover 4.
  • the means 507 for translational movement of the inner sleeve 505 are formed by a rack 510 formed on the outer wall of this shirt internal 505 and intended to cooperate with a pinion 511 driven in rotation by a geared motor 512 (Fig. 2).
  • the means 509 of angular displacement of the outer jacket 508, inner sleeve 505, hub 504, arm 503 and of the ferrule 501 are formed by at least one jack 513 whose body 514 is fixed to the cover 4 and whose the end of the piston rod 515 is connected to the outer sleeve 508.
  • the internal jacket 505 is guided in translation in the outer jacket 508 by a groove 516 formed on the outer wall of the inner jacket 505 opposite the rack 510 and intended to cooperate with a shoe 517 secured to the outer jacket 508.
  • the displacement in translation of the shirt internal 505 parallel to the axis of the envelope 200 is limited in the low position by a first contact 518 of limit switch and in high position by a second contact limit switch 519.
  • Limit switches 518 and 519 cooperate with a stop 520 formed on the outer wall of the internal folder 505.
  • the means 60 for pickling and rinsing inside the body 1a of the ammunition 1 shown on Figs. 4 to 7 are formed by a vertical lance 601 hollow and carrying at its upper end a nozzle 602 in the shape of a pommel, for example.
  • the lance 601 can be moved vertically and angularly between a first position located at the outside of the body 1a of the ammunition 1 (Figs. 4 and 5) and a second position located in the body 1a of said ammunition (Figs. 6 and 7).
  • the lance 601 is connected to a power source in pressurized fluid, not shown, by a pipe 603 which crosses the internal jacket 505 and which leads to the lower end of said internal sleeve 505 (Fig. 8).
  • the lance 601 is mounted at the end of a arm 604 also integral with hub 504 fixed at the end lower part of inner sleeve 505.
  • the arm 604 for supporting the lance 601 is positioned at 90 ° to the support arm 503 the ferrule 501, as shown in Figs. 5 and 7.
  • the ferrule 501 and the lance 601 are movable simultaneously in translation parallel to the axis of the envelope 200 via the internal sleeve 505, rack 510, pinion 511 and of the gear motor 512 and angularly at an angle 90 ° through the internal sleeve 505, the outer jacket 508 and the jack 513.
  • the means 70 for pickling and rinsing the exterior of rocket 1b when it was separated from the body 1a of the ammunition 1, are formed by a ramp helical 701 connected to a power source, not shown as pressurized fluid through of a pipe 702 (Figs. 4 and 6).
  • the 701 helical ramp is attached to the inner wall of the tank 2.
  • the means 80 of access to the interior of the tank 3 for removing the rocket 1b pickled and rinsed consist of a pivoting cover 801 arranged in the axis of the helical ramp 701 and fixed on the cover 4.
  • the installation has different actuators, not shown, for controlling in particular the 303 ammunition rotation gearmotor 1, gear motor 512 for translational movement of the internal sleeve 505, of the cylinder 513 for rotation of the outer liner 508 and inner liner 505 and pressurized fluid supply sources from the lance 401, lance 601 and the helical ramp 701.
  • Ammunition introduction operations to neutralize inside the shielded room in which is placed the installation according to the invention, the handling inside this room and setting up on said installation of the ammunition are carried out manually using existing means in said local. But, these different operations can be carried out using means allowing an unfolding automatic.
  • the internal folder 505 is in high position and the ferrule 501 is positioned in the axis of the envelope 200.
  • Ammunition 1 to be neutralized supported by the clamp 10 and the jaws 100 is positioned in the envelope 200 using the traveling crane 102 provided in local.
  • sealing packing 202 provided in the shirt 200 and the rocket 1b of the ammunition 1 is centered in the ring 502 of the ferrule 501, as shown in Figs. 3 and 5.
  • the ammunition 1 After opening the jaws 100, the ammunition 1 is rotated by the gear motor 303, the pinion 302, the ring gear 301 and the casing 200, and the lance 401 is supplied with pressurized water mixed abrasive charge.
  • the metal constituting the ammunition is cut so that the rocket 1b is separated from the body 1a of ammunition and this rocket 1b is supported by the ferrule 501.
  • the supply to lance 401 is stopped.
  • the internal folder 505 as well as the hub 504 descend under the action of the geared motor 512, pinion 511 and rack 516 so as to release the rocket 1b of the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and to descend the lance 601 and, under the action of the jack 513, the assembly consisting of the outer jacket 508, the inner jacket 505, hub 504, arm 503, ferrule 501, arm 604 and the lance 601 pivots 90 ° so as to bring, on the one hand, the ferrule 501 and the rocket 1b in the axis of the helical ramp 701 and, on the other hand, the lance 601 in the axis of the body 1a of the ammunition 1.
  • the lance 601 and the helical ramp 70 are supplied with pressurized fluid and the internal jacket 505 is raised to place rocket 1b in the ramp helical 701 and the lance 601 in the body 1a of the ammunition 1, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
  • the operator orders the removal of the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and of the rocket 1b of the tank 2 as well as the descent of the inner sleeve 505, the pivoting of the folders 503 and 508 and the rise of the internal folder 505 to reposition the ferrule 501 and the lance 601 so to prepare the installation for the neutralization of a new ammunition.
  • the basic operating cycles of the installation are triggered by a level operator a terminal, then managed by a PLC and the installation has locking devices to avoid rotation of the internal sleeve 505 in the high position and also to avoid the rise or fall of shirts 505 and 508 during the rotation of said shirt internal 505.
  • Parameters such as rotation of ammunition 1 or the ascent and descent of the internal jacket 505 and ammunition 1, are adjustable from the control panel.
  • the method and the installation according to the invention have the advantage of being able to perform automatically all neutralization operations of chemical munitions and this for all types of chemical munitions.
  • the cutting of the ammunition by jet has the advantage of avoiding any risk of explosion and the different elements thus cut are easily handled and easily decontaminated.

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Description

La présente invention a pour objet une installation automatique de neutralisation de munitions chimiques.The subject of the present invention is a automatic ammunition neutralization system chemicals.

Les munitions chimiques, comme par exemple les obus, comportent un corps contenant une charge chimique et une fusée montée à une extrémité de ce corps.Chemical ammunition, such as shells, have a body containing a charge chemical and a rocket mounted at one end of this body.

Jusqu'à présent, la neutralisation de ce type de munitions est réalisé manuellement dans un local blindé par du personnel spécialisé muni de combinaison étanche.So far, neutralizing this type of ammunition is carried out manually in a room shielded by specialized personnel with coveralls waterproof.

Cette neutralisation est réalisée en séparant la fusée du corps de la munition et en récupérant la charge chimique qui est ensuite neutralisée.This neutralization is carried out by separating the ammunition body rocket and recovering the chemical charge which is then neutralized.

Mais, la séparation de la fusée du corps de la munition et l'extraction de la charge chimique sont des opérations particulièrement délicates qui exposent le personnel à des risques importants d'explosion et de contamination.But, the separation of the rocket from the body of ammunition and chemical charge extraction are particularly delicate operations which expose personnel at significant risk of explosion and contamination.

On connaít dans le brevet DE-A-3 913 479 qui fait de base au préambule de la revendication indépendante 1, une installation de neutralisation de munitions qui comporte une enceinte divisée en compartiments ayant chacun une indépendance fonctionnelle.We know in patent DE-A-3 913 479 which forms the basis of the preamble of independent claim 1, an ammunition neutralization facility which has an enclosure divided into compartments having each a functional independence.

Cette installation comporte notamment une chambre d'examen de la munition, une chambre avec un bassin de décapage, une chambre d'équilibrage du liquide, une pompe de transfert et des moyens de transport de la munition.This installation notably includes a ammunition examination chamber, a chamber with a pickling tank, a balancing chamber liquid, a transfer pump and means for transport of ammunition.

Compte tenu du nombre important de chambres nécessaires pour réaliser les différentes opérations, cette installation présente des dimensions importantes et nécessite des sas de communication.Given the large number of rooms necessary to carry out the various operations, this installation has large dimensions and requires communication locks.

L'invention a pour but de proposer une installation de neutralisation de munitions chimiques permettant d'effectuer toutes les opérations automatiquement selon un cycle programmable et adaptable à tous les types de munitions.The object of the invention is to provide a chemical munitions neutralization facility allowing to carry out all operations automatically according to a programmable cycle and adaptable to all types of ammunition.

L'invention a donc pour objet une installation automatique de neutralisation de munitions chimiques du type comportant un corps contenant une charge chimique et une fusée montée à une extrémité dudit corps, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend à l'intérieur d'une cuve étanche contenant un bain de dissolution de la charge chimique et munie d'un couvercle de fermeture :

  • une pince de manutention de la munition,
  • des moyens de centrage et de positionnement de l'extrémité du corps munie de la fusée dans le bain de dissolution,
  • des moyens de mise en rotation de la munition,
  • des moyens de séparation de la fusée du corps de la munition,
  • des moyens de support de la fusée séparée du corps de la munition,
  • des moyens de décapage et de rinçage de l'intérieur du corps de la munition,
  • des moyens de décapage et de rinçage de l'extérieur de la fusée,
  • des moyens d'accès à l'intérieur de la cuve pour le retrait de la fusée décapée et rincée,
  • et des organes de commande et de contrôle desdits moyens.
The subject of the invention is therefore an automatic installation for neutralizing chemical munitions of the type comprising a body containing a chemical charge and a rocket mounted at one end of said body, characterized in that it comprises inside a sealed tank containing a bath for dissolving the chemical charge and provided with a closing cover:
  • ammunition handling tongs,
  • means for centering and positioning the end of the body provided with the rocket in the dissolution bath,
  • means for rotating the ammunition,
  • means for separating the rocket from the body of the ammunition,
  • means for supporting the rocket separated from the body of the ammunition,
  • stripping and rinsing means inside the body of the ammunition,
  • stripping and rinsing means from the outside of the rocket,
  • means of access to the interior of the tank for removing the stripped and rinsed rocket,
  • and command and control members of said means.

Les caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaítront au cours de la description qui va suivre donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la Fig. 1 est une vue schématique en coupe d'une installation de neutralisation de munitions chimiques, conforme à l'invention,
  • la Fig. 2 est une vue schématique de dessus de l'installation conforme à l'invention,
  • la Fig. 3 est une vue schématique en coupe selon la ligne 3-3 de la Fig. 2 montrant la position des moyens de centrage et de positionnement de la munition, des moyens de séparation de la fusée du corps de la munition et des moyens de support de la fusée au cours de la séparation de ladite fusée du corps de la munition,
  • la Fig. 4 est une vue schématique en coupe selon la ligne 4-4 de la Fig. 2 montrant la position des moyens de support de la fusée, des moyens de décapage et de rinçage de l'intérieur du corps de la munition au cours de la séparation de ladite fusée du corps de la munition,
  • la Fig. 5 est une vue en coupe selon ligne 5-5 de la Fig. 4,
  • la Fig. 6 est une vue schématique en coupe selon la ligne 4-4 de la Fig. 2 montrant la position des moyens de support de la fusée et des moyens de décapage et de rinçage de l'intérieur du corps de la munition au cours du décapage et du rinçage dudit corps.
  • la Fig. 7 est une vue en coupe selon ligne 7-7 de la Fig. 6,
  • la Fig. 8 est une vue schématique et en coupe des moyens de déplacement en translation et angulaire des moyens de support de la fusée et des moyens de décapage et de rinçage de l'intérieur du corps de la munition.
The characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent during the description which follows, given solely by way of example and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic sectional view of an installation for neutralizing chemical munitions, according to the invention,
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic top view of the installation according to the invention,
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic sectional view along line 3-3 of FIG. 2 showing the position of the means for centering and positioning the ammunition, the means for separating the rocket from the body of the ammunition and the means for supporting the rocket during the separation of said rocket from the body of the ammunition,
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional view along line 4-4 of FIG. 2 showing the position of the rocket support means, the stripping and rinsing means inside the body of the ammunition during the separation of said rocket from the body of the ammunition,
  • Fig. 5 is a sectional view along line 5-5 of FIG. 4,
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic sectional view along line 4-4 of FIG. 2 showing the position of the rocket support means and the stripping and rinsing means inside the body of the ammunition during the stripping and rinsing of said body.
  • Fig. 7 is a sectional view along line 7-7 of FIG. 6,
  • Fig. 8 is a schematic view in section of the means for translational and angular movement of the rocket support means and of the pickling and rinsing means from inside the body of the ammunition.

L'installation représentée schématiquement sur les figures est destinée à la neutralisation de munitions chimiques 1, comme par exemple des obus, comportant un corps 1a contenant une charge chimique, non représentée, et une fusée 1b montée à une extrémité de ce corps.The installation shown schematically in the figures is intended to neutralize chemical munitions 1, such as shells, comprising a body 1a containing a chemical charge, not shown, and a rocket 1b mounted at one end of this body.

En se reportant aux Figs. 1 et 2, l'installation, conforme à l'invention, comprend une cuve étanche 2 contenant un bain 3 de dissolution de la charge chimique et un couvercle 4 de fermeture de cette cuve 2.Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, installation, according to the invention, includes a sealed tank 2 containing a charge dissolving bath 3 chemical and a cover 4 for closing this tank 2.

La cuve 2 a par exemple une forme parallélépipédique dont la bordure repose sur un cadre supérieur d'un piètement tubulaire, non représenté.The tank 2 has for example a parallelepiped shape whose border rests on a top frame of a tubular base, not shown.

Cette cuve 2 est par exemple en polyester stratifié de fibres de verre, ou tout autre polymère compatible avec la composition chimique du bain de dissolution 3 et les composés engendrés par la dégradation des charges chimiques dissoutes.This tank 2 is for example made of polyester glass fiber laminate, or any other polymer compatible with the chemical composition of the dissolution 3 and the compounds generated by the degradation dissolved chemical charges.

Le couvercle 4 est métallique et a par exemple la forme d'un carré.The cover 4 is metallic and has for example the shape of a square.

L'installation comprend également :

  • une pince 10 de manutention de la munition 1,
  • des moyens 20 de centrage et de positionnement de l'extrémité du corps 1a munie de la fusée 1b dans le bain de dissolution 3,
  • des moyens 30 de mise en rotation de la munition 1,
  • des moyens 40 de séparation de la fusée 1b du corps 1a de la munition 1,
  • des moyens 50 de support de la fusée 1b séparée du corps 1a de la munition 1,
  • des moyens 60 de décapage et de rinçage de l'intérieur du corps 1a de la munition 1,
  • des moyens 70 de décapage et de rinçage de l'extérieur de la fusée 1b,
  • des moyens 80 d'accès à l'intérieur de la cuve 2 pour le retrait de la fusée 1b décapée et rincée,
  • et des organes, non représentés, de commande et de contrôle desdits moyens.
The installation also includes:
  • a gripper 10 for handling the ammunition 1,
  • means 20 for centering and positioning the end of the body 1a provided with the rocket 1b in the dissolution bath 3,
  • means 30 for rotating the ammunition 1,
  • means 40 for separating the rocket 1b from the body 1a of the ammunition 1,
  • means 50 for supporting the rocket 1b separated from the body 1a of the ammunition 1,
  • means 60 for pickling and rinsing the interior of the body 1a of the ammunition 1,
  • means 70 for stripping and rinsing the exterior of the rocket 1b,
  • means 80 for accessing the interior of the tank 2 for removing the rocket 1b pickled and rinsed,
  • and bodies, not shown, for command and control of said means.

La pince 10 de manutention de la munition 1, représentée plus en détail à la Fig. 3, se compose de mâchoires 100 usinées en "V" et destinées à assurer la préhension de la munition 1 au dessous de sa collerette de guidage, par autoblocage sous le propre poids de ladite munition 1.The clamp 10 for handling the ammunition 1, shown in more detail in FIG. 3, consists of jaws 100 machined in "V" and intended to ensure the grip of the ammunition 1 below its collar guide, by self-locking under the own weight of said ammunition 1.

La pince 10 se compose également de biellettes 101 articulées entres elles et reliant les mâchoires 100 à un pont roulant 102.The clamp 10 also consists of rods 101 articulated between them and connecting the jaws 100 to an overhead crane 102.

La pince 10 est en outre pourvue de ressort 103 provoquant l'ouverture minimum des mâchoires 100 pour permettre la rotation de la munition 1 dès qu'elle est positionnée dans la cuve 2.The clamp 10 is further provided with a spring 103 causing the minimum jaw opening 100 for allow rotation of ammunition 1 as soon as it is positioned in the tank 2.

Comme représentés à la Fig. 3, les moyens 20 de centrage et de positionnement de l'extrémité du corps 1a munie de la fusée 1b dans le bain de dissolution 3 sont formés par une enveloppe 200 supportée par le couvercle 4 et montée, d'une part, de manière étanche et, d'autre part, libre en rotation par l'intermédiaire d'un roulement 201 sur ledit couvercle 4.As shown in FIG. 3, the means 20 centering and positioning the end of the body 1a fitted with the rocket 1b in the dissolution bath 3 are formed by an envelope 200 supported by the cover 4 and mounted, on the one hand, in a sealed manner and, on the other hand, free to rotate through a bearing 201 on said cover 4.

L'enveloppe 200 contient un bourrage d'étanchéité 202 comportant un passage destiné à recevoir le corps 1a de la munition 1 et comprend à sa partie inférieure, une bague métallique 203 de centrage, interchangeable et munie d'un alésage 204 de profil correspondant au profil extérieur du corps 1a de la munition 1.Envelope 200 contains a packing material 202 comprising a passage intended to receive the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and comprises in its part lower, a metal centering ring 203, interchangeable and fitted with a 204 profile bore corresponding to the external profile of the body 1a of the ammunition 1.

Les moyens 30 de mise en rotation de la munition 1 par l'enveloppe 200 sont formés par une couronne dentée 301 ménagée à la périphérie supérieure de cette enveloppe 200 à l'extérieur du couvercle 4 et destinée à coopérer avec un pignon 302 (Fig. 2) entraíné en rotation par un motoréducteur à vitesse variable 303.The means 30 for rotating the ammunition 1 by the casing 200 are formed by a crown gear 301 formed at the upper periphery of this envelope 200 outside the cover 4 and intended to cooperate with a pinion 302 (Fig. 2) driven in rotation by a variable speed gearmotor 303.

Comme représentés sur les Figs. 2 et 3, les moyens 40 de séparation de la fusée 1b du corps 1a de la munition 1 sont formés par une lance 401 à jet d'eau mélangé de charge abrasives s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe de l'enveloppe 200 et disposée à l'intérieur de la cuve 2.As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, means 40 for separating the rocket 1b from the body 1a of the ammunition 1 are formed by a 401 water jet lance mixed abrasive charge extending perpendicularly to the axis of the envelope 200 and arranged inside of the tank 2.

La lance 401 est fixée à l'extrémité inférieure d'une potence 402 montée libre en rotation et en translation parallèlement à l'axe de l'enveloppe 200 dans un fourreau 403 contenant un bourrage d'étanchéité 404 et supporté par le couvercle 4.401 lance is attached to the lower end of a stem 402 mounted freely in rotation and in translation parallel to the axis of the envelope 200 in a sleeve 403 containing a sealing stuffing 404 and supported by the cover 4.

Le fourreau 403 comporte des moyens de blocage en rotation et en translation de la potence 402 qui sont constitués respectivement par une première manette 405 et une seconde manette 406 (Fig. 2).The sheath 403 includes means for 402 stem rotation and translation lock which consist respectively of a first lever 405 and a second lever 406 (Fig. 2).

La lance 401 est reliée à une source d'alimentation non représentée, en eau et en charge abrasive par deux conduites 407 et 408 (Fig. 3) qui traversent la potence 402.The 401 lance is connected to a power source not shown, in water and in abrasive load by two pipes 407 and 408 (Fig. 3) which cross the stem 402.

Les moyens 50 de support de la fusée 1b séparée du corps 1a de la munition 1 et représentés à la Fig. 3, sont formés par une virole 501 disposée dans la cuve 2 et munie d'une bague 502 interchangeable selon le profil extérieur de la fusée 1b.The means 50 for supporting the rocket 1b separated from the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and shown in the Fig. 3, are formed by a ferrule 501 disposed in the tank 2 and provided with an interchangeable ring 502 according to the outer profile of the rocket 1b.

La virole 501 est déplaçable entre une première position située dans l'axe de l'enveloppe 200 pour la récupération de la fusée 1b lorsqu'elle est séparée du corps 1a de la munition 1 et une seconde position écartée de cet axe pour le positionnement de cette fusée 1b en regard des moyens 70 de décapage et de rinçage de l'extérieur de ladite fusée 1b.The ferrule 501 is movable between a first position located in the axis of the envelope 200 for the recovery of rocket 1b when it is separated from body 1a of ammunition 1 and a second position away from this axis for positioning this rocket 1b opposite the stripping means 70 and rinsing the outside of said rocket 1b.

Comme représentée à plus grande échelle à la Fig. 8, la virole 501 est montée à l'extrémité d'un bras 503 solidaire d'un moyeu 504 fixé à l'extrémité inférieure d'une chemise interne 505.As shown on a larger scale at the Fig. 8, the ferrule 501 is mounted at the end of an arm 503 secured to a hub 504 fixed to the lower end an internal folder 505.

La chemise interne 505 est reliée à des moyens 507 de déplacement en translation parallèlement à l'axe de l'enveloppe 200.The internal folder 505 is connected to means 507 for translational displacement in parallel to the axis of the envelope 200.

Par ailleurs, la chemise interne 505 est montée dans une chemise externe 508 qui est elle même reliée à des moyens 509 de déplacement angulaire, par ladite chemise externe 508, de l'ensemble formé, d'une part, par la chemise interne 505 qui est solidaire en rotation avec la chemise externe 508 et, d'autre part, par le moyeu 504, le bras 503 et la virole 501.Furthermore, the internal folder 505 is mounted in an external 508 folder which is itself connected to means 509 for angular displacement, by said outer jacket 508, of the assembly formed, of a part, by the internal sleeve 505 which is integral in rotation with the external sleeve 508 and, on the other hand, by the hub 504, the arm 503 and the ferrule 501.

La chemise externe 508 traverse libre en rotation et de manière étanche le couvercle 4 et est supportée par ledit couvercle 4.The external sleeve 508 crosses freely in rotation and tightly cover 4 and is supported by said cover 4.

Les moyens 507 de déplacement en translation de la chemise interne 505 sont formés par une crémaillère 510 ménagée sur la paroi externe de cette chemise interne 505 et destinée à coopérer avec un pignon 511 entraíné en rotation par un motoréducteur 512 (Fig. 2).The means 507 for translational movement of the inner sleeve 505 are formed by a rack 510 formed on the outer wall of this shirt internal 505 and intended to cooperate with a pinion 511 driven in rotation by a geared motor 512 (Fig. 2).

Ainsi que représenté à la Fig. 2, les moyens 509 de déplacement angulaire de la chemise externe 508, de la chemise interne 505, du moyeu 504, du bras 503 et de la virole 501 sont formés par au moins un vérin 513 dont le corps 514 est fixé au couvercle 4 et dont l'extrémité de la tige 515 du piston est reliée à la chemise externe 508.As shown in FIG. 2, the means 509 of angular displacement of the outer jacket 508, inner sleeve 505, hub 504, arm 503 and of the ferrule 501 are formed by at least one jack 513 whose body 514 is fixed to the cover 4 and whose the end of the piston rod 515 is connected to the outer sleeve 508.

La chemise interne 505 est guidée en translation dans la chemise externe 508 par une rainure 516 ménagée sur la paroi externe de la chemise interne 505 à l'opposé de la crémaillère 510 et destinée à coopérer avec un patin 517 solidaire de la chemise externe 508.The internal jacket 505 is guided in translation in the outer jacket 508 by a groove 516 formed on the outer wall of the inner jacket 505 opposite the rack 510 and intended to cooperate with a shoe 517 secured to the outer jacket 508.

Le déplacement en translation de la chemise interne 505 parallèlement à l'axe de l'enveloppe 200 est limité en position basse par un premier contact 518 de fin de course et en position haute par un second contact de fin de course 519.The displacement in translation of the shirt internal 505 parallel to the axis of the envelope 200 is limited in the low position by a first contact 518 of limit switch and in high position by a second contact limit switch 519.

Les contacts de fin de course 518 et 519 coopèrent avec une butée 520 ménagée sur la paroi externe de la chemise interne 505.Limit switches 518 and 519 cooperate with a stop 520 formed on the outer wall of the internal folder 505.

Les moyens 60 de décapage et de rinçage de l'intérieur du corps 1a de la munition 1 représentés sur les Figs. 4 à 7 sont formés par une lance verticale 601 creuse et portant à sont extrémité supérieure une buse 602 en forme de pommeau, par exemple.The means 60 for pickling and rinsing inside the body 1a of the ammunition 1 shown on Figs. 4 to 7 are formed by a vertical lance 601 hollow and carrying at its upper end a nozzle 602 in the shape of a pommel, for example.

La lance 601 est déplaçable verticalement et angulairement entre une première position située à l'extérieur du corps 1a de la munition 1 (Figs. 4 et 5) et une seconde position située dans le corps 1a de ladite munition (Figs. 6 et 7).The lance 601 can be moved vertically and angularly between a first position located at the outside of the body 1a of the ammunition 1 (Figs. 4 and 5) and a second position located in the body 1a of said ammunition (Figs. 6 and 7).

La lance 601 est reliée à une source d'alimentation en fluide sous pression, non représentée, par une canalisation 603 qui traverse la chemise interne 505 et qui débouche à l'extrémité inférieure de ladite chemise interne 505 (Fig. 8).The lance 601 is connected to a power source in pressurized fluid, not shown, by a pipe 603 which crosses the internal jacket 505 and which leads to the lower end of said internal sleeve 505 (Fig. 8).

La lance 601 est montée à l'extrémité d'un bras 604 également solidaire du moyeu 504 fixé à l'extrémité inférieure de la chemise interne 505.The lance 601 is mounted at the end of a arm 604 also integral with hub 504 fixed at the end lower part of inner sleeve 505.

Le bras 604 de support de la lance 601 est positionné à 90° par rapport au bras 503 de support de la virole 501, comme représenté sur les Figs. 5 et 7.The arm 604 for supporting the lance 601 is positioned at 90 ° to the support arm 503 the ferrule 501, as shown in Figs. 5 and 7.

Ainsi, la virole 501 et la lance 601 sont déplaçables simultanément en translation parallèlement à l'axe de l'enveloppe 200 par l'intermédiaire de la chemise interne 505, de la crémaillère 510, du pignon 511 et du motoréducteur 512 et angulairement selon un angle de 90° par l'intermédiaire de la chemise interne 505, de la chemise externe 508 et du vérin 513.Thus, the ferrule 501 and the lance 601 are movable simultaneously in translation parallel to the axis of the envelope 200 via the internal sleeve 505, rack 510, pinion 511 and of the gear motor 512 and angularly at an angle 90 ° through the internal sleeve 505, the outer jacket 508 and the jack 513.

Les moyens 70 de décapage et de rinçage de l'extérieur de la fusée 1b lorsqu'elle a été séparée du corps 1a de la munition 1, sont formés par une rampe hélicoïdale 701 reliée à une source d'alimentation, non représentée, en fluide sous pression par l'intermédiaire d'une canalisation 702 (Figs. 4 et 6).The means 70 for pickling and rinsing the exterior of rocket 1b when it was separated from the body 1a of the ammunition 1, are formed by a ramp helical 701 connected to a power source, not shown as pressurized fluid through of a pipe 702 (Figs. 4 and 6).

La rampe hélicoïdale 701 est fixée sur la paroi interne de la cuve 2.The 701 helical ramp is attached to the inner wall of the tank 2.

Les moyens 80 d'accès à l'intérieur de la cuve 3 pour le retrait de la fusée 1b décapée et rincée sont constitués par un capot pivotant 801 disposé dans l'axe de la rampe hélicoïdale 701 et fixé sur le couvercle 4.The means 80 of access to the interior of the tank 3 for removing the rocket 1b pickled and rinsed consist of a pivoting cover 801 arranged in the axis of the helical ramp 701 and fixed on the cover 4.

De plus, l'installation comporte différents actionneurs, non représentés, de commande notamment du motoréducteur 303 de rotation de la munition 1, du motoréducteur 512 de déplacement en translation de la chemise interne 505, du vérin 513 de rotation de la chemise externe 508 et de la chemise interne 505 et des sources d'alimentation en fluide sous pression de la lance 401, de la lance 601 et de la rampe hélicoïdale 701.In addition, the installation has different actuators, not shown, for controlling in particular the 303 ammunition rotation gearmotor 1, gear motor 512 for translational movement of the internal sleeve 505, of the cylinder 513 for rotation of the outer liner 508 and inner liner 505 and pressurized fluid supply sources from the lance 401, lance 601 and the helical ramp 701.

Les opérations d'introduction des munitions à neutraliser à l'intérieur du local blindé dans lequel est placée l'installation, conforme à l'invention, la manutention à l'intérieur de ce local et la mise en place sur ladite installation de la munition sont réalisées manuellement à l'aide des moyens existants dans ledit local. Mais, ces différentes opérations peuvent être réalisées à l'aide de moyens permettant un déroulement automatique.Ammunition introduction operations to neutralize inside the shielded room in which is placed the installation, according to the invention, the handling inside this room and setting up on said installation of the ammunition are carried out manually using existing means in said local. But, these different operations can be carried out using means allowing an unfolding automatic.

Le fonctionnement de l'installation de neutralisation se déroule ensuite de façon semi-automatique à partir d'un panneau de commande selon les cycles suivants.The operation of the installation of neutralization then takes place semi-automatically from a control panel according to following cycles.

Tout d'abord, la chemise interne 505 est en position haute et la virole 501 est positionnée dans l'axe de l'enveloppe 200.First of all, the internal folder 505 is in high position and the ferrule 501 is positioned in the axis of the envelope 200.

La munition 1 à neutraliser supportée par la pince 10 et les mâchoires 100 est positionnée dans l'enveloppe 200 à l'aide du pont roulant 102 prévu dans le local.Ammunition 1 to be neutralized supported by the clamp 10 and the jaws 100 is positioned in the envelope 200 using the traveling crane 102 provided in local.

Ensuite, ce local est évacué et fermé.Then, this room is evacuated and closed.

L'étanchéité entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur de la cuve 2 est assurée par le bourrage d'étanchéité 202 prévu dans la chemise 200 et la fusée 1b de la munition 1 est centrée dans la bague 502 de la virole 501, comme représenté sur les Figs. 3 et 5.Sealing between inside and outside of tank 2 is provided by sealing packing 202 provided in the shirt 200 and the rocket 1b of the ammunition 1 is centered in the ring 502 of the ferrule 501, as shown in Figs. 3 and 5.

Après l'ouverture des mâchoires 100, la munition 1 est entraínée en rotation par le motoréducteur 303, le pignon 302, la couronne dentée 301 et l'enveloppe 200, et la lance 401 est alimentée en eau sous pression mélangée de charge abrasive.After opening the jaws 100, the ammunition 1 is rotated by the gear motor 303, the pinion 302, the ring gear 301 and the casing 200, and the lance 401 is supplied with pressurized water mixed abrasive charge.

Sous l'action de l'eau sous pression mélangée de charge abrasive, le métal constituant la munition est découpé si bien que la fusée 1b est séparée du corps 1a de la munition et cette fusée 1b est supportée par la virole 501.Under the action of water under mixed pressure of abrasive load, the metal constituting the ammunition is cut so that the rocket 1b is separated from the body 1a of ammunition and this rocket 1b is supported by the ferrule 501.

L'alimentation de la lance 401 est arrêtée.The supply to lance 401 is stopped.

Ensuite, la chemise interne 505 ainsi que le moyeu 504 descendent sous l'action du motoréducteur 512, du pignon 511 et de la crémaillère 516 de façon à dégager la fusée 1b du corps 1a de la munition 1 et à descendre la lance 601 et, sous l'action du vérin 513, l'ensemble constitué par la chemise externe 508, la chemise interne 505, le moyeu 504, le bras 503, la virole 501, le bras 604 et la lance 601 pivote de 90° de façon à amener, d'une part, la virole 501 et la fusée 1b dans l'axe de la rampe hélicoïdale 701 et, d'autre part, la lance 601 dans l'axe du corps 1a de la munition 1.Then, the internal folder 505 as well as the hub 504 descend under the action of the geared motor 512, pinion 511 and rack 516 so as to release the rocket 1b of the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and to descend the lance 601 and, under the action of the jack 513, the assembly consisting of the outer jacket 508, the inner jacket 505, hub 504, arm 503, ferrule 501, arm 604 and the lance 601 pivots 90 ° so as to bring, on the one hand, the ferrule 501 and the rocket 1b in the axis of the helical ramp 701 and, on the other hand, the lance 601 in the axis of the body 1a of the ammunition 1.

La lance 601 et la rampe hélicoïdale 70 sont alimentées en fluide sous pression et la chemise interne 505 est remontée pour placer la fusée 1b dans la rampe hélicoïdale 701 et la lance 601 dans le corps 1a de la munition 1, comme représenté sur les Figs. 6 et 7.The lance 601 and the helical ramp 70 are supplied with pressurized fluid and the internal jacket 505 is raised to place rocket 1b in the ramp helical 701 and the lance 601 in the body 1a of the ammunition 1, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.

L'extérieur de la fusée 1b et l'intérieur du corps 1a de la munition 1 sont décapés et rincés si bien que les composés chimiques 1 sont piégés et désagrégés dans le bain de dissolution 3 dont la composition est adaptée à la nature de la charge chimique.The exterior of rocket 1b and the interior of body 1a of ammunition 1 are stripped and rinsed so well that chemical compounds 1 are trapped and disaggregated in the dissolution bath 3, the composition of which is adapted to the nature of the chemical load.

A la suite de cette opération de décapage et de rinçage, l'alimentation de la lance 601 et de la rampe hélicoïdale 701 est arrêtée et la rotation de la munition 1 est également stoppée.Following this pickling operation and rinsing, feeding the lance 601 and the boom helical 701 is stopped and the rotation of the ammunition 1 is also stopped.

L'opérateur commande le retrait du corps 1a de la munition 1 et de la fusée 1b de la cuve 2 ainsi que la descente de la chemise interne 505, le pivotement des chemises 503 et 508 et la remontée de la chemise interne 505 pour repositionner la virole 501 et la lance 601 afin de préparer l'installation à la neutralisation d'une nouvelle munition.The operator orders the removal of the body 1a of the ammunition 1 and of the rocket 1b of the tank 2 as well as the descent of the inner sleeve 505, the pivoting of the folders 503 and 508 and the rise of the internal folder 505 to reposition the ferrule 501 and the lance 601 so to prepare the installation for the neutralization of a new ammunition.

Les cycles élémentaires de fonctionnement de l'installation sont déclenchés par un opérateur au niveau d'un terminal, puis gérés par un automate et l'installation comporte des organes de verrouillage pour éviter le rotation de la chemise interne 505 en position haute et également pour éviter la montée ou la descente des chemises 505 et 508 pendant la rotation de ladite chemise interne 505.The basic operating cycles of the installation are triggered by a level operator a terminal, then managed by a PLC and the installation has locking devices to avoid rotation of the internal sleeve 505 in the high position and also to avoid the rise or fall of shirts 505 and 508 during the rotation of said shirt internal 505.

Des paramètres, comme par exemple la rotation de la munition 1 ou la montée et la descente de la chemise interne 505 et de la munition 1, sont réglables à partir du pupitre de commande.Parameters, such as rotation of ammunition 1 or the ascent and descent of the internal jacket 505 and ammunition 1, are adjustable from the control panel.

Le procédé et l'installation selon l'invention présentent l'avantage de pouvoir effectuer automatiquement toutes les opérations de neutralisation de munitions chimiques et cela pour tous les types de munitions chimiques.The method and the installation according to the invention have the advantage of being able to perform automatically all neutralization operations of chemical munitions and this for all types of chemical munitions.

De plus, le découpage de la munition par jet d'eau présente l'avantage d'éviter tout risque d'explosion et les différents éléments ainsi découpés sont aisément manutentionables et facilement décontaminables.In addition, the cutting of the ammunition by jet has the advantage of avoiding any risk of explosion and the different elements thus cut are easily handled and easily decontaminated.

Claims (19)

  1. Automatic installation for neutralising chemical ammunition (1) of the type comprising a body (1a) containing a chemical charge and a fuse (1b) mounted at one end of the said body (1a), characterised in that it comprises, inside a tight vessel (2) containing a dissolution bath (3) for the chemical charge and provided with a closing cover (4);
    a pincer device (10) for handling the ammunition (1),
    means (20) for centering and positioning the end of the body (1a) provided with the fuse (1b) in the dissolution bath (3),
    means (30) for rotating the ammunition (1),
    means (40) for separating the fuse (1b) from the body (1a) of the ammunition (1),
    means (50) for supporting the fuse (1b) separated from the body (1a) of the ammunition (1),
    means (60) for cleaning and rinsing the inside of the body (1a) of the ammunition (1),
    means (70) for cleaning and rinsing the outside of the fuse (1b),
    means (80) allowing access to the inside of the vessel (2) for the removal of the cleaned and rinsed fuse (1b),
    and elements for operating and controlling the said means.
  2. Installation according to claim 1, characterised in that the means (20) for centering and positioning the end of the body (1a) provided with the fuse (1b) in the dissolution bath (3) are formed by a casing (200) which is supported by the cover (4) and is mounted on the one hand in a tight manner and on the other hand to be freely rotatable on the said cover (4).
  3. Installation according to claim 2, characterised in that the casing (200) contains a sealing material (202) having a passage for receiving the body (1a) of the ammunition (1) and has, in its lower portion, a metal centering ring (203) which is interchangeable and is provided with a bore (204) having a profile that corresponds to the outer profile of the body (1a) of the ammunition (1).
  4. Installation according to one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that the means (30) for rotating the ammunition (1) by way of the casing (200) are formed by a crown-wheel (301) which is formed at the upper periphery of the said casing (200) outside the cover (4) and is to cooperate with a pinion (302) which is driven in rotation by a variable speed gear motor (303).
  5. Installation according to one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that the means (40) for separating the fuse (1b) from the body (1a) of the ammunition (1) are formed by a lance (401) with a water jet mixed with abrasive charge, which lance extends perpendicularly to the axis of the casing (200) and is arranged inside the vessel (2).
  6. Installation according to claim 5, characterised in that the lance (401) is fixed to the lower end of a bracket (402) which is mounted, so as to be free in rotation and in translation parallel to the axis of the casing (200), in a sheath (403) which contains a sealing material (404) and is supported by the cover (4).
  7. Installation according to claim 6, characterised in that the sheath (403) has means (405, 406) for stopping the rotation and translatory movement of the bracket (402).
  8. Installation according to claim 6, characterised in that the lance (401) is connected to a supply of water and of abrasive charge.
  9. Installation according to claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the means (50) for supporting the fuse (1b) which has been separated from the body (1a) of the ammunition (1) are formed by a cylinder (501) which is arranged in the vessel (2) and is provided with an interchangeable ring (502) according to the outer profile of the fuse (1b), the said ring (501) being displaceable between a first position located in the axis of the casing (200) for the recovery of the fuse (1b) and a second position away from the axis for the positioning of the fuse (1b) opposite means (70) for cleaning and rinsing the outside of the said fuse (1b).
  10. Installation according to claim 9, characterised in that the hoop (501) is mounted at the end of an arm which is integral with a hub (504) which is fixed to the lower end of an inner jacket (505) which is connected to means (507) for translatory displacement parallel to the axis of the casing (200) and which is mounted in an outer jacket (508) connected to means (509) for angular displacement, the said inner jacket (505) being fixed in rotation with the said outer jacket (508).
  11. Installation according to claims 1 and 9, characterised in that the outer jacket (508) passes through the cover (4) in a freely rotating and tight manner and is supported by the said cover (4).
  12. Installation according to claim 9, characterised in that the means (507) for the translatory displacement of the inner jacket (505) are formed by a rack (516) which is formed on-the outer wall of the said inner jacket (505) and is to cooperate with a pinion (511) driven in rotation by a gear motor (512).
  13. Installation according to claims 1 and 10, characterised in that the means (509) for the angular displacement of the jackets (505, 508) are formed by at least one jack (513), the body (514) of which is fixed to the cover (4) and the end of the piston rod (515) of which is connected to the outer jacket (508).
  14. Installation according to claim 10, characterised in that the inner jacket (505) has means (516, 517) for its translatory guiding in the outer jacket (508).
  15. Installation according to claim 14, characterised in that the means for the translatory guiding of the inner jacket (505) are formed by a groove (516) which is formed in the outer wall of the inner jacket (505) and is to cooperate with a runner (517) which is integral with the outer jacket (508).
  16. Installation according to claim 1, characterised in that the means (60) for cleaning and rinsing the inside of the body (1a) of the ammunition (1) are formed by a vertical lance (601) which is displaceable vertically between a first position located outside the body (1a) of the ammunition (1) and a second position located inside the said body (1a), the said lance (601) being connected to a supply of fluid under pressure.
  17. Installation according to claims 10 and 16, characterised in that the lance (601) is mounted at the end of an arm (604) which is integral with the hub (504) fixed to the lower end of the said inner jacket (505).
  18. Installation according to claims 10 and 17, characterised in that the arm (604) for supporting the lance (601) is positioned at 90â relative to the arm (503) for supporting the hoop (501).
  19. Installation according to claim 1, characterised in that the means (70) for cleaning and rinsing the outside of the fuse (1b) are formed by a helicoid ramp (701) which is connected to a supply of fluid under pressure and is fixed to the inside wall of the vessel (2).
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