EP1434024B1 - Towable device for clearing land mines and marking the cleared area - Google Patents

Towable device for clearing land mines and marking the cleared area Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1434024B1
EP1434024B1 EP03293093A EP03293093A EP1434024B1 EP 1434024 B1 EP1434024 B1 EP 1434024B1 EP 03293093 A EP03293093 A EP 03293093A EP 03293093 A EP03293093 A EP 03293093A EP 1434024 B1 EP1434024 B1 EP 1434024B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
vehicle
plough
demining
incorporates
expanders
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP03293093A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1434024A1 (en
Inventor
Serge Orgelet
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Nexter Systems SA
Original Assignee
Nexter Systems SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Nexter Systems SA filed Critical Nexter Systems SA
Publication of EP1434024A1 publication Critical patent/EP1434024A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1434024B1 publication Critical patent/EP1434024B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12—Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
    • F41H11/16—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles
    • F41H11/20—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles with ground-penetrating elements, e.g. with means for removing buried landmines from the soil
    • F41H11/24—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles with ground-penetrating elements, e.g. with means for removing buried landmines from the soil the elements being ploughs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12—Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
    • F41H11/16—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles
    • F41H11/28—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles using brushing or sweeping means or dozers to push mines lying on a surface aside; using means for removing mines intact from a surface
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12—Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
    • F41H11/16—Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles
    • F41H11/32—Decoy or sacrificial vehicles; Decoy or sacrificial devices attachable to vehicles

Definitions

  • the technical sector of the present invention is that of demining devices of a field and more particularly of demining plows.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a rapid demining device, mobile, easy to handle, compact, easily transportable and whose implementation is fast and easy.
  • the invention therefore relates to a demining device for equipping a civilian or military vehicle, consisting of at least one frame, a plow and a running gear.
  • the object is achieved by the device according to claim 1.
  • the device comprises foldable or removable expansions arranged at the ends of the plow.
  • the wideners are connected to the plow by a pivot type connection and in that they can be placed and held in two positions: a first position in which they are folded relative to the plow, and a second position, in which they extend the plow.
  • the wideners are independent elements that can be attached to the plow so as to extend it.
  • the wideners are of sufficient size so that the total width of the plow and its wideners extending it is greater than the size of the vehicle.
  • the device comprises a plurality of magnetic coils capable of creating a magnetic field.
  • the device comprises a physical marking system of the cleared route.
  • the marking system is removable and / or retractable.
  • the device comprises a tow bar allowing the device to be towed by a vehicle.
  • the device comprises a control management box comprising a link with the vehicle to allow the exchange of data, orders, and / or signals with the vehicle.
  • the box comprises a system for generating and / or storing energy
  • a first advantage of the device according to the invention lies in its great maneuverability by the vehicle that is equipped.
  • Another advantage of the device lies in its ability to equip both military vehicles and civilian vehicles, such as an agricultural tractor, a clearing machine or a public works machine.
  • Another advantage lies in the fact that the vehicle equipped with this device is not subject to constraints, particularly those related to the cantilevered position of a large load, usually encountered on this type of device.
  • Another advantage of the device lies in its compactness when in transport configuration, which allows it to be coupled and towed by a vehicle conforming to the road templates.
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view which shows a demining device 1 according to the invention, in its working configuration.
  • the demining device 1 consists of a chassis 4, a plow 5, a undercarriage 7 comprising wheels 8 and an axle (not visible in the figure), a bar 9 towing apparatus, a control and energy management box 10, markers 11, plow wideners 12, magnet pickup coils 13 and means (not shown) for communication between the vehicle and the box 10.
  • the elements of the device are deployed to be used to detect, trigger and fend off the route to clear the ammunition (mines, grenades) placed on the surface.
  • the plow 5 is arranged flush with the ground.
  • the wideners 12 are placed in the extension of the plow 5, so that the width of the plow / expander assembly is greater than the width of the vehicle equipped with the device.
  • the tow bar 9 is raised so as not to hinder the attachment of the device 1 to the vehicle.
  • the magnetic coils 13 arranged to create a magnetic field, covering at least the clearance width, so as to trigger mines with magnetic igniters located in the path of the vehicle.
  • the operation of the demining reels is known and is widely described in other documents. In particular, we may refer to patents FR-2 750 204 and FR-2 701 105 which describe such types of coils.
  • the markers 11 are spaced a width substantially equal to the width of the plow / expander assembly, so as to mark the route taken by the demining vehicle.
  • the control management box 10 makes it possible to communicate with the driver of the vehicle and to execute commands (for example by modifying the magnetic field created by the coils 13) or to transmit data (detection of mines, malfunctions, detection of obstacles,).
  • the box 10 is also equipped with a power management system that supplies power to the electrical, electromechanical or electronic systems of the device. This energy management system can be for example an electric battery or a dynamo.
  • the figure 2 illustrates the use of the device 1 by means of a vehicle 2.
  • vehicle 2 is preferably a vehicle equipped with a lifting arm mechanism 15, the device connects for example in place of a blade of clearing, shovel or fork.
  • the device 1 can also equip a vehicle without such a mechanism 15. It will be equally effective but the mobility of the vehicle will be slightly affected.
  • vehicle 2 may for example be an armored military vehicle, an earthmoving vehicle or a farm vehicle.
  • the device 1 is here used in its working configuration. It is attached to the lift arms (or, in the absence of a lift system, directly to the chassis of the vehicle 2) and is connected to the vehicle 2 by the communication interface (not shown).
  • the figures 4 and 5 represent, the demining device according to the invention, in transport configuration.
  • the markers 11 are folded against the box 10.
  • the wideners 12 are also folded.
  • Foldable expanders are shown here, but these can also be removable, for example with a tenon / mortise connection.
  • the device is thus made more compact and can be towed, by means of its tow bar 9, by any vehicle provided with a conventional means of fixing a tow bar.
  • the device 1 is towed to the rear of the vehicle 2, it is inclined to raise the plow 5 of sufficient height to allow the towing of the device over long distances and at the required speed on the routes borrowed.
  • the figure 6 represents, in a view from above, a vehicle 2 equipped with a demining device in the working position at the front and a demining device in the transport configuration at the rear.
  • the markers 11 and the plow wideners 12 delimit a width L sufficient for the vehicle 2, template G is not likely to roll on a mine.
  • the markers 11 and the wideners 12 are folded so that the width 1 of the demining device is less than or equal to the template G of the vehicle to be towed on conventional transport routes.
  • This device can also be provided with peripherals connected to the control management box 10.
  • peripherals may for example be element position sensors, malfunction sensors, obstacle sensors, a positioning system (GPS), a sighting system, or any other device useful during a demining action.
  • GPS positioning system
  • sighting system or any other device useful during a demining action.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Soil Sciences (AREA)
  • Control Of Position, Course, Altitude, Or Attitude Of Moving Bodies (AREA)
  • Aiming, Guidance, Guns With A Light Source, Armor, Camouflage, And Targets (AREA)
  • Harvester Elements (AREA)
  • Road Signs Or Road Markings (AREA)
  • Control And Other Processes For Unpacking Of Materials (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)

Abstract

The device has under reamers (12), which are foldable and removable, and arranged to ends of a plough (5). The under reamers are connected to the plough by a pivot type link. The reamers are placed and maintained in the link in two separate positions, where in one first position the reamers are folded with respect to the plough and in another position the reamers extend the plough.

Description

Le secteur technique de la présente invention est celui des dispositifs de déminage d'un terrain et plus particulièrement des charrues de déminage.The technical sector of the present invention is that of demining devices of a field and more particularly of demining plows.

L'utilisation actuelle des charrues de déminage de surface s'effectue par le maintien d'une charrue au ras du sol par une interface hydraulique portée par un véhicule tel un tracteur ou un véhicule blindé. La masse de la charrue et de ses éléments support est portée par la partie avant du véhicule, ce qui dégrade considérablement sa maniabilité. Un autre dispositif est connu de EP 0 326 368 .The current use of surface demolition plows is through the maintenance of a plow at ground level by a hydraulic interface carried by a vehicle such as a tractor or an armored vehicle. The mass of the plow and its support elements is carried by the front part of the vehicle, which considerably degrades its maneuverability. Another device is known from EP 0 326 368 .

Le but de la présente invention est de fournir un dispositif de déminage rapide, mobile, facilement maniable, peu encombrant, facilement transportable et dont la mise en oeuvre est rapide et aisée.The object of the present invention is to provide a rapid demining device, mobile, easy to handle, compact, easily transportable and whose implementation is fast and easy.

L'invention a donc pour objet un dispositif de déminage destiné à équiper un véhicule civil ou militaire, composé d'au moins un châssis, d'une charrue et d'un train de roulement. Le but est atteint par le dispositif selon la revendication 1.The invention therefore relates to a demining device for equipping a civilian or military vehicle, consisting of at least one frame, a plow and a running gear. The object is achieved by the device according to claim 1.

Selon une première caractéristique, le dispositif comporte des élargisseurs repliables ou amovibles, disposés aux extrémités de la charrue.According to a first feature, the device comprises foldable or removable expansions arranged at the ends of the plow.

Selon une autre caractéristique, les élargisseurs sont reliés à la charrue par une liaison de type pivot et en ce qu'ils peuvent être placés et être maintenus selon deux positions : une première position dans laquelle ils sont repliés par rapport à la charrue, et une deuxième position, dans laquelle ils prolongent la charrue.According to another characteristic, the wideners are connected to the plow by a pivot type connection and in that they can be placed and held in two positions: a first position in which they are folded relative to the plow, and a second position, in which they extend the plow.

Selon une caractéristique différente, les élargisseurs sont des éléments indépendants pouvant être fixés à la charrue de manière à prolonger celle-ci.According to a different characteristic, the wideners are independent elements that can be attached to the plow so as to extend it.

Selon une autre caractéristique, les élargisseurs sont de dimension suffisante pour que la largeur totale de la charrue et de ses élargisseurs la prolongeant soit supérieure au gabarit du véhicule.According to another characteristic, the wideners are of sufficient size so that the total width of the plow and its wideners extending it is greater than the size of the vehicle.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comporte plusieurs bobines magnétiques susceptibles de créer un champ magnétique.According to another characteristic, the device comprises a plurality of magnetic coils capable of creating a magnetic field.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comporte un système de marquage physique de l'itinéraire déminé.According to another characteristic, the device comprises a physical marking system of the cleared route.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le système de marquage est amovible et/ou rétractable.According to another characteristic, the marking system is removable and / or retractable.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comporte une barre de remorquage permettant au dispositif d'être tracté par un véhicule.According to another characteristic, the device comprises a tow bar allowing the device to be towed by a vehicle.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comporte une boîte de gestion de commande comportant une liaison avec le véhicule afin de permettre l'échange de données, d'ordres, et/ou de signaux avec le véhicule.According to another characteristic, the device comprises a control management box comprising a link with the vehicle to allow the exchange of data, orders, and / or signals with the vehicle.

Selon une autre caractéristique, la boîte comporte un système de génération et/ou de stockage d'énergieAccording to another characteristic, the box comprises a system for generating and / or storing energy

Un tout premier avantage du dispositif selon l'invention réside dans sa grande maniabilité par le véhicule qui en est équipé.A first advantage of the device according to the invention lies in its great maneuverability by the vehicle that is equipped.

Un autre avantage du dispositif réside dans sa capacité à équiper aussi bien des véhicules militaires que des véhicules civils, tels un tracteur agricole, un engin de déblaiement ou encore un engin de travaux publics.Another advantage of the device lies in its ability to equip both military vehicles and civilian vehicles, such as an agricultural tractor, a clearing machine or a public works machine.

Un autre avantage réside dans le fait que le véhicule équipé de ce dispositif n'est pas soumis aux contraintes, notamment celles liées à la position en porte-à-faux d'une charge importante, habituellement rencontrées sur ce type de dispositif.Another advantage lies in the fact that the vehicle equipped with this device is not subject to constraints, particularly those related to the cantilevered position of a large load, usually encountered on this type of device.

Un autre avantage du dispositif réside dans sa compacité lorsqu'il est en configuration de transport, ce qui lui permet d'être attelé et remorqué par un véhicule conforme aux gabarits des routes.Another advantage of the device lies in its compactness when in transport configuration, which allows it to be coupled and towed by a vehicle conforming to the road templates.

D'autres caractéristiques, détails et avantages de l'invention ressortiront plus clairement de la description donnée ci-après à titre indicatif en relation avec des dessins dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue générale d'un dispositif de déminage selon l'invention en configuration de travail,
  • la figure 2 représente, en vue de profil, un véhicule équipé d'un dispositif de déminage selon l'invention en position de travail,
  • la figure 3 représente, en vue de profil, un véhicule équipé d'un dispositif de déminage selon l'invention en position de franchissement d'obstacle,
  • la figure 4 représente, en vue de profil, un véhicule équipé d'un dispositif de déminage selon l'invention, en position de transport,
  • la figure 5 représente une vue générale d'un dispositif de déminage selon l'invention en configuration de transport, et
  • la figure 6 représente en vue de dessus un véhicule équipé d'un dispositif de déminage selon l'invention, en position de travail à l'avant et d'un dispositif de déminage en configuration de transport à l'arrière.
Other characteristics, details and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly from the description given below as an indication in relation to drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a general view of a demining device according to the invention in working configuration,
  • the figure 2 represents, in profile, a vehicle equipped with a demining device according to the invention in working position,
  • the figure 3 represents, in profile, a vehicle equipped with a demining device according to the invention in an obstacle crossing position,
  • the figure 4 represents, in profile, a vehicle equipped with a demining device according to the invention, in the transport position,
  • the figure 5 represents a general view of a demining device according to the invention in transport configuration, and
  • the figure 6 represents in top view a vehicle equipped with a demining device according to the invention, in the working position at the front and a demining device in transport configuration at the rear.

La figure 1 est une vue en perspective qui représente un dispositif 1 de déminage selon l'invention, dans sa configuration de travail. Dans cet exemple de réalisation, le dispositif de déminage 1 est constitué d'un châssis 4, d'une charrue 5, d'un train de roulement 7 comportant des roues 8 et un essieu (non visible sur la figure), une barre 9 de remorquage, une boîte 10 de gestion de commande et de gestion d'énergie, des marqueurs 11, des élargisseurs 12 de charrue, des bobines magnétiques de leurrage 13 et un moyen (non représentée) de communication entre le véhicule et la boîte 10. Dans cette configuration, les éléments du dispositif sont déployés afin d'être utilisés pour détecter, déclencher et repousser en dehors de l'itinéraire à déminer les munitions (mines, grenades) posées en surface. La charrue 5 est disposée au ras du sol.The figure 1 is a perspective view which shows a demining device 1 according to the invention, in its working configuration. In this embodiment, the demining device 1 consists of a chassis 4, a plow 5, a undercarriage 7 comprising wheels 8 and an axle (not visible in the figure), a bar 9 towing apparatus, a control and energy management box 10, markers 11, plow wideners 12, magnet pickup coils 13 and means (not shown) for communication between the vehicle and the box 10. In this configuration, the elements of the device are deployed to be used to detect, trigger and fend off the route to clear the ammunition (mines, grenades) placed on the surface. The plow 5 is arranged flush with the ground.

Les élargisseurs 12 sont placés dans le prolongement de la charrue 5, de manière à ce que la largeur de l'ensemble charrue/élargisseurs soit plus importante que la largeur du véhicule équipé du dispositif. La barre 9 de remorquage est relevée afin de ne pas entraver la fixation du dispositif 1 sur le véhicule. Les bobines magnétiques 13 disposées de manière à créer un champ magnétique, recouvrant au moins la largeur de déminage, de manière à déclencher des mines à allumeurs magnétiques situées sur la trajectoire du véhicule. Le fonctionnement des bobines de déminage est connu et est largement décrit dans d'autres documents. On pourra notamment se référer aux brevets FR-2 750 204 et FR-2 701 105 qui décrivent de tels types de bobines. Les marqueurs 11 sont écartés d'une largeur sensiblement égale à la largeur de l'ensemble charrue/élargisseurs, de manière à baliser l'itinéraire emprunté par le véhicule de déminage. La boîte 10 de gestion de commande permet de communiquer avec le pilote du véhicule et d'exécuter des commandes (par exemple en modifiant le champ magnétique créé par les bobines 13) ou de transmettre des données (détection de mines, disfonctionnements, détection d'obstacles,...). La boîte 10 est également équipée d'un système de gestion d'énergie qui permet d'alimenter les systèmes électriques, électromécaniques ou électroniques du dispositif. Ce système de gestion d'énergie peut être par exemple une batterie électrique ou une dynamo.The wideners 12 are placed in the extension of the plow 5, so that the width of the plow / expander assembly is greater than the width of the vehicle equipped with the device. The tow bar 9 is raised so as not to hinder the attachment of the device 1 to the vehicle. The magnetic coils 13 arranged to create a magnetic field, covering at least the clearance width, so as to trigger mines with magnetic igniters located in the path of the vehicle. The operation of the demining reels is known and is widely described in other documents. In particular, we may refer to patents FR-2 750 204 and FR-2 701 105 which describe such types of coils. The markers 11 are spaced a width substantially equal to the width of the plow / expander assembly, so as to mark the route taken by the demining vehicle. The control management box 10 makes it possible to communicate with the driver of the vehicle and to execute commands (for example by modifying the magnetic field created by the coils 13) or to transmit data (detection of mines, malfunctions, detection of obstacles,...). The box 10 is also equipped with a power management system that supplies power to the electrical, electromechanical or electronic systems of the device. This energy management system can be for example an electric battery or a dynamo.

Ainsi, lorsqu'un véhicule de déminage équipé d'un dispositif selon l'invention se déplace, les mines sont rapidement déclenchées et/ou repoussées à l'extérieur de l'itinéraire du véhicule et la zone ainsi "nettoyée" est balisée.Thus, when a demining vehicle equipped with a device according to the invention moves, mines are quickly triggered and / or pushed out of the vehicle route and the area thus "cleaned" is marked.

La figure 2 illustre l'utilisation du dispositif 1 à l'aide d'un véhicule 2. Le véhicule 2 est préférablement un véhicule équipé d'un mécanisme 15 de bras de levage, le dispositif se connecte par exemple en lieu et place d'une lame de déblaiement, d'une pelle ou d'une fourche. Le dispositif 1 peut également équiper un véhicule dépourvu d'un tel mécanisme 15. Il sera tout aussi efficace mais la mobilité du véhicule en sera légèrement affectée. Le véhicule 2 peut par exemple être un véhicule militaire blindé, un véhicule de terrassement ou encore un engin agricole.The figure 2 illustrates the use of the device 1 by means of a vehicle 2. The vehicle 2 is preferably a vehicle equipped with a lifting arm mechanism 15, the device connects for example in place of a blade of clearing, shovel or fork. The device 1 can also equip a vehicle without such a mechanism 15. It will be equally effective but the mobility of the vehicle will be slightly affected. The vehicle 2 may for example be an armored military vehicle, an earthmoving vehicle or a farm vehicle.

Le dispositif 1 est ici utilisé dans sa configuration de travail. Il est fixé sur les bras 15 de levage (ou, à défaut de système de levage, directement sur le châssis du véhicule 2) et est connecté au véhicule 2 par l'interface de communication (non représentée).The device 1 is here used in its working configuration. It is attached to the lift arms (or, in the absence of a lift system, directly to the chassis of the vehicle 2) and is connected to the vehicle 2 by the communication interface (not shown).

L'utilisation du dispositif de déminage à l'aide d'un véhicule équipé de bras 15 de levage, illustrée par la figure 3, permet de soulever entièrement le dispositif 1 de déminage et de franchir aisément, et avec une bonne visibilité, un obstacle présent sur la trajectoire du véhicule 2.The use of the mine clearance device using a vehicle equipped with lifting arms, illustrated by the figure 3 , makes it possible to completely lift the demining device 1 and to cross easily, and with good visibility, an obstacle present on the trajectory of the vehicle 2.

Les figures 4 et 5 représentent, le dispositif de déminage selon l'invention, en configuration de transport.The figures 4 and 5 represent, the demining device according to the invention, in transport configuration.

Afin de faciliter le transport du dispositif de déminage, les marqueurs 11 sont repliées contre la boîte 10. Les élargisseurs 12 sont également repliés. On a représenté ici des élargisseurs repliables, mais ceux-ci peuvent également être amovibles par exemple avec une liaison tenon/mortaise. Le dispositif est ainsi rendu plus compact et peut être remorqué, par l'intermédiaire de sa barre 9 de remorquage, par un véhicule quelconque muni d'un moyen classique de fixation d'une barre de remorquage. Lorsque le dispositif 1 est tracté à l'arrière du véhicule 2, il est incliné afin de relever la charrue 5 d'une hauteur suffisante pour permettre le remorquage du dispositif sur de longues distances et à la vitesse requise sur les voies empruntées.To facilitate the transport of the demining device, the markers 11 are folded against the box 10. The wideners 12 are also folded. Foldable expanders are shown here, but these can also be removable, for example with a tenon / mortise connection. The device is thus made more compact and can be towed, by means of its tow bar 9, by any vehicle provided with a conventional means of fixing a tow bar. When the device 1 is towed to the rear of the vehicle 2, it is inclined to raise the plow 5 of sufficient height to allow the towing of the device over long distances and at the required speed on the routes borrowed.

La figure 6 représente, en vue de dessus, un véhicule 2 équipé d'un dispositif de déminage en position de travail à l'avant et d'un dispositif de déminage en configuration de transport à l'arrière.The figure 6 represents, in a view from above, a vehicle 2 equipped with a demining device in the working position at the front and a demining device in the transport configuration at the rear.

Lorsque le dispositif de déminage est en configuration de travail, les marqueurs 11 et les élargisseurs de charrue 12 délimitent une largeur L suffisante pour que le véhicule 2, de gabarit G ne risque pas de rouler sur une mine. Lorsque le dispositif est en configuration de transport, les marqueurs 11 et les élargisseurs 12 sont repliés afin que la largeur 1 du dispositif de déminage soit inférieure ou égale au gabarit G du véhicule afin d'être tracté sur des voies de transport classiques.When the demining device is in working configuration, the markers 11 and the plow wideners 12 delimit a width L sufficient for the vehicle 2, template G is not likely to roll on a mine. When the device is in the transport configuration, the markers 11 and the wideners 12 are folded so that the width 1 of the demining device is less than or equal to the template G of the vehicle to be towed on conventional transport routes.

Ces illustrations ont été données à titre d'exemple. On peut bien sûr imaginer de remplacer les roues par (ou d'ajouter sur l'essieu) des rouleaux dont la fonction est d'appliquer sur le sol une force suffisante pour déclencher des mines enfouies dans le sol. De même, le train de roulement 7 n'est pas nécessairement composé d'un essieu et de roues. D'autres réalisations sont possibles. Par exemple, on peut fixer les roues 8 directement sur le châssis 4, ou par l'intermédiaire de moyens d'amortissement.These illustrations were given as an example. One can of course imagine replacing the wheels by (or adding on the axle) rollers whose function is to apply on the ground a sufficient force to trigger mines buried in the ground. Similarly, the undercarriage 7 is not necessarily composed of an axle and wheels. Other achievements are possible. For example, it is possible to fix the wheels 8 directly on the chassis 4, or by means of damping means.

On peut également munir ce dispositif de périphériques reliés à la boîte 10 de gestion de commandes. Ces périphériques peuvent par exemple être des capteurs de position des éléments, des capteurs de dysfonctionnement, des capteurs d'obstacle, un système de positionnement (GPS), un système de visée, ou tout autre périphérique utile lors d'une action de déminage.This device can also be provided with peripherals connected to the control management box 10. These devices may for example be element position sensors, malfunction sensors, obstacle sensors, a positioning system (GPS), a sighting system, or any other device useful during a demining action.

Les éléments ont ici été représentés en liaison directe avec le châssis 4, mais on peut également imaginer qu'ils sont actionnés par des moteurs permettant leur déploiement ou encore qu'ils soient supportés par des moyens d'amortissement destinés à amortir les accidents de terrains et/ou l'énergie due à l'explosion d'une mine.The elements have here been shown in direct connection with the chassis 4, but it is also conceivable that they are actuated by motors for their deployment or that they are supported by damping means for damping ground accidents. and / or energy due to the explosion of a mine.

Les représentations du dispositif ont été données à titre illustratif, le dimensionnement des éléments du dispositif, et notamment de la charrue 5, de ses élargisseurs 12 et du train de roulement 7, sera défini de manière à appliquer sur le sol une force suffisante afin de permettre de déterrer les mines enfouies.The representations of the device have been given for illustrative purposes, the dimensioning of the elements of the device, and in particular of the plow 5, its wideners 12 and the undercarriage 7, will be defined so as to apply on the ground a sufficient force to to dig up buried mines.

Claims (10)

  1. Demining device (1) intended to equip a civil or military vehicle (2), composed of at least one chassis (4), a plough (5) and running gear (7), characterised in that it incorporates folding or removable expanders (12) positioned at the extremities of the plough (5).
  2. Demining device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the expanders (12) are linked to the plough (5) by a pivot type link and wherein they may be placed and held in two separate positions, a first position in which they are folded back with respect to the plough, and a second position in which they extend the plough.
  3. Demining device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the expanders (12) are independent elements which may be fastened to the plough (5) so as to extend it.
  4. Demining device according to Claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the expanders (12) are sufficiently large for the total width (L) of the plough and the expanders (12) extending it to exceed that of the vehicle's full width (G) .
  5. Demining device according to Claim 4, characterised in that it incorporates several magnetic coils (13) able to create a magnetic field.
  6. Demining device according to any one of the above Claims, characterised in that it incorporates a system (11) to physically mark out the de-mined itinerary.
  7. Device according to Claim 6, characterised in that the marking system (11) may be removed or retracted.
  8. Demining device according to any one of the above Claims, characterised in that it incorporates a tow bar (9) enabling the device to be towed by a vehicle.
  9. Demining device according to any one of the above Claims, characterised in that it incorporates a command control box (10) incorporating a link with the vehicle (2) so as to enable the exchange of data, orders, and/or signals with the vehicle (2).
  10. Demining device according to Claim 9, characterised in that the box (10) incorporates a power generation and/or storage system.
EP03293093A 2002-12-18 2003-12-10 Towable device for clearing land mines and marking the cleared area Expired - Lifetime EP1434024B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0216094 2002-12-18
FR0216094A FR2849178B1 (en) 2002-12-18 2002-12-18 TRACTABLE DEVICE FOR SURFACE DISMANTLING AND MARKING OF THE DEMINE ROUTE

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1434024A1 EP1434024A1 (en) 2004-06-30
EP1434024B1 true EP1434024B1 (en) 2008-11-26

Family

ID=32406158

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP03293093A Expired - Lifetime EP1434024B1 (en) 2002-12-18 2003-12-10 Towable device for clearing land mines and marking the cleared area

Country Status (4)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1434024B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE415609T1 (en)
DE (1) DE60324886D1 (en)
FR (1) FR2849178B1 (en)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2922005B1 (en) 2007-10-08 2009-12-04 Nexter Systems DEMINING DEVICE FOR CIVIL OR MILITARY VEHICLE
FR2943411B1 (en) 2009-03-19 2016-09-16 Mbda France MOTORIZED UNIT FOR DEMINING AND SECURING A RISK ITINERARY.
US8240239B1 (en) * 2011-07-16 2012-08-14 Kevin Mark Diaz Green energy mine defeat system
JP5377618B2 (en) * 2011-12-08 2013-12-25 清 雨宮 Mine and unexploded bomb disposal equipment
RU2639837C2 (en) * 2015-07-15 2017-12-22 Федеральное Государственное Казённое Военное Образовательное Учреждение Высшего Профессионального Образования "Военный Учебно-Научный Центр Сухопутных Войск "Общевойсковая Академия Вооруженных Сил Российской Федерации" Minesweeping method and device for its implementation
GB2545638B (en) * 2015-12-13 2021-07-21 Pearson Eng Ltd Improvements in or relating to mine ploughing

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3340097C2 (en) * 1983-11-05 1985-11-07 Krupp Mak Maschinenbau Gmbh, 2300 Kiel Clearing device for landmines lying freely on the ground or partially concealed
DE3410332A1 (en) * 1984-03-21 1985-10-24 Thyssen Industrie Ag, 4300 Essen DEVICE FOR CLEARING LIGHT MINES
GB8801871D0 (en) * 1988-01-28 1989-05-17 Firth Defence Systems Limited Mine clearing apparatus
FR2701105B1 (en) 1993-02-01 1995-04-14 Giat Ind Sa Demining device.
FR2750204B1 (en) 1996-06-19 1998-08-07 Giat Ind Sa DEMINING COIL AND DEVICE FOR DEMINING THE SAME

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FR2849178A1 (en) 2004-06-25
FR2849178B1 (en) 2007-04-27
EP1434024A1 (en) 2004-06-30
DE60324886D1 (en) 2009-01-08
ATE415609T1 (en) 2008-12-15

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
AU3740199A (en) Earth-based vehicle
EP1434024B1 (en) Towable device for clearing land mines and marking the cleared area
US20150362295A1 (en) Wire neutralization system
US20020062999A1 (en) Light vehicle for sporting and off-road biking
FR2950852A1 (en) DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE SHOCK OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE MEMBER MOUNTED UNDER CAISSE
EP2048469B1 (en) Mine-clearing device for a civilian or military vehicle
FR2748560A1 (en) UNMANNED ARMORED DEMINING VEHICLE
WO2010066997A1 (en) Mobile equipment for detonating explosives and a motorised unit for securing roads, tracks or similar
FR3006958A1 (en) LOAD TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT FOR ACCIDENT ENVIRONMENT
US20110180283A1 (en) Modular Roller Sytem
EP2617278B1 (en) Farm equipment for a motor vehicle, with a deformable parallelogram for laterally offsetting a tool portion
CA1133109A (en) Mobile device for propagating transverse acoustic waves in the ground
GB2220894A (en) Adjustable tine depth mineplough
EP1004845A1 (en) Method and apparatus for accurately moving a vehicle on a terrain, i.e. a mine clearing vehicle
EP2233878B1 (en) Motorised unit for demining and securing a risk itinerary
EP1793196B1 (en) Mine clearing device
FR2718169A1 (en) Machine for making or repairing verges and adjacent ditches at sides of roads
FR2885867A1 (en) Braking system for snowmobile-type vehicle, has elastic coupling unit ensuring angular displacement of braking spades and having rubber blocks prestressed between lower corners of square tube and external faces of another square tube
RU186694U1 (en) Copy section of a modular continuous trawling mine trawl containing a directional oscillator
FR2862321A1 (en) V-SNOW BLADE WITH FIXED OPENING
FR2646900A1 (en) SOIL CLEANING MACHINE, PARTICULARLY FOR MINE CLEARANCE
US20090241382A1 (en) Snow Removal Accessory for a Vehicle and Method of Use Thereof
FR2805764A1 (en) VARIABLE SPREADING VEHICLE
FR2996100A1 (en) Vehicle i.e. tree dozer integrated farm tractor, has control unit provided with safety unit for preventing arms and mowing element from facing rear or front portion of vehicle when arms and mowing element are folded or retracted backwards
FR2828673A1 (en) Driving train for agricultural tractor comprises oscillating arm downstream of rear driving wheel and carrying wheel driven by caterpillar increasing vehicle ground support surface

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20040715

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: NEXTER SYSTEMS

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60324886

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20090108

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090308

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: NEXTER SYSTEMS

Effective date: 20081231

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20081231

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090226

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090427

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090226

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20081231

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20081231

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20081231

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20090827

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20081210

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090527

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090227

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081126

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 13

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 14

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 15

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20191119

Year of fee payment: 17

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20191120

Year of fee payment: 17

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20191122

Year of fee payment: 17

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 60324886

Country of ref document: DE

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20201210

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20201231

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20201210

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210701