EP2219009A2 - Launcher system for shooting non-lethal weapons from a vehicle, in particular a police or military vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The system (1) has a launching device connected to a vehicle by a base block (1.1), a launch block (1.2) and a holding element (1.3). The launching device includes a launching pipe for weapon cartridges ignitable by firing pins. The pipe is detachably inserted in a support bearing. The bearing is detachably inserted in a firing device for formation of a throw module (2), where the firing device includes a firing pin ignition device and a munitions detection sensor. The firing device is connected to a base frame (5) for receiving the module. The frame is arranged on the blocks and the element.

Description

The invention relates to an active agent throwing system for firing non-lethal active agents of a vehicle, in particular a police or military vehicle having the features of the preamble of patent claim 1.

It is known to arrange at military vehicles launcher for smoke candles and the like, in which throwing body by means of a propellant charge a throwing cup can be shot out. Such throwing machines are for example in DE 2420862 A1 . DE 3706213 A1 and EP 1 128 152 A2 described.

In these known throwing machines projectiles are used with a relatively large caliber, which are fired by means of an electric ignition.

The invention is based on known, non-lethal agents that are present, for example, as 40 mm fog cartridges or 40 mm Irritant cartridges and ignited by a mechanical firing pin.

The changed mission profile of the Bundeswehr and its partners has changed the range of vehicles used, as well as their armament and required level of protection. Smaller and lighter vehicles are being used to an increasing extent.

The invention has for its object to design a Wirkmittelwurfsystem for firing non-lethal agents with the features of the preamble of claim 1 so that it is lightweight and compact, rechargeable under protection and easy to use or quickly operational, it is made operated inside the vehicle. It should be able to realize the spontaneous protection in attacks of opponents with conventional armament and to support by the use of irritants measures for de-escalation.

The solution of this object is achieved according to the invention with the features of the characterizing part of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

A basic idea of the invention is to construct each launching device from two components, namely a launching tube and a receiving bearing, with which the launching tube is detachably connected, wherein launching tube and receiving bearing are jointly releasably inserted into a firing device in which a firing pin firing device and an ammunition detection sensor are integrated , In this way, a throwing module is formed, which is easy to disassemble and easy to install, and the active agent cartridges can be supplied to the launching tube through the receiving camp from behind, after which it is inserted into the firing device, so that then the throwing module is ready to fire. A plurality of litter modules may each be attached to a base frame, which in turn is disposed on a mounting device connected to the vehicle. In this way, a maintenance-friendly and very flexible usable agent throwing system is created, which can also be installed in very different ways on vehicles, as will be explained below with reference to embodiments.

In the following, embodiments of the active agent throwing system according to the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1

in perspektivischer Darstellung ein an einem Fahrzeug installierbares Wirkmittelwurfsystem;

Fig. 2

in perspektivischer explodierter Darstellung einen Wurfbecher für das Wirkmittelwurfsystem nach Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

den Wurfbecher nach Fig. 2 in zusammengebautem Zustand;

Fig. 4

in explodierter Darstellung eine Abfeuereinrichtung zur Halterung der Abschussvorrichtung nach den Figuren 2 und 3;

Fig. 5

in einer Darstellung analog Fig. 3 das Wurfmodul im zusammengebauten Zustand;

Fig. 6

einen Grundrahmen zur Befestigung von Wurfmodulen nach Fig. 5;

Fig. 7

den Grundrahmen nach Fig. 6 zusammen mit einem Halterungselement;

Fig. 8

den Grundrahmen nach Fig. 6 mit daran befestigten Wurfmodulen nach Fig. 5;

Fig. 9

Eine andere Ausführungsform des Grundrahmens mit Wurfmodulen;

Fig. 10

in perspektivischer Darstellung eine Ausführungsform eines an einer Waffenstation angeordneten Wirkmittelwurfsystems;

Fig. 11

ein Bedienungsgerät für die Wirkmittelwurfsysteme nach den Fig. 1 bis 10;

Fig. 12

in perspektivischer schematischer Darstellung ein militärisches Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Wirkmittelwurfsystem;

Fig. 13

in perspektivischer, gegenüber Fig. 12 leicht vergrößerter Darstellung das Wirkmittelwurfsystem des Fahrzeugs nach Fig. 12 in der Ruhestellung des Werferarms;

Fig. 14

in einer Darstellung analog Fig. 13 das Wirkmittelwurfsystem in der Abschuss-Stellung des Werferarms.

In the drawings show:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of an installable on a vehicle agent throwing system;

Fig. 2

in perspective exploded representation of a throwing cup for the active agent throwing system according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

the dancer Fig. 2 in assembled condition;

Fig. 4

exploded view a firing device for holding the launcher after the FIGS. 2 and 3 ;

Fig. 5

in a representation analog Fig. 3 the throwing module in the assembled state;

Fig. 6

a base frame for attaching throwing modules Fig. 5 ;

Fig. 7

the base frame Fig. 6 together with a support member;

Fig. 8

the base frame Fig. 6 with attached throwing modules Fig. 5 ;

Fig. 9

Another embodiment of the base frame with throwing modules;

Fig. 10

an embodiment of an arranged at a weapon station active agent throwing system in perspective view;

Fig. 11

an operating device for the active agent throwing systems according to Fig. 1 to 10 ;

Fig. 12

in a perspective schematic representation of a military motor vehicle with a active agent throwing system;

Fig. 13

in perspective, opposite Fig. 12 slightly enlarged representation of the active agent throw system of the vehicle Fig. 12 in the rest position of the launcher arm;

Fig. 14

in a representation analog Fig. 13 the active agent throwing system in the launching position of the launcher arm.

Fig. 1 shows an installable on a military vehicle, not shown active agent throwing system with a generally designated reference numeral 1 mounting device, which has a fixed base on a vehicle 1.1, on which in azimuth pivotally a launching block is arranged 1.2, to which a holding element 1.3 is attached to which one Base frame 5 can be arranged with in Fig. 1 only shown schematically throwing modules 2 is provided, can be fired from the active agent cartridges.

At the base block 1.1 laser warning devices 7 and the launching block 1.2 sighting devices 6 are arranged.

The following are based on the Fig. 2 to 9 the throwing modules 2 explained in more detail.

The launcher which can be assembled into a litter module 2 is made up of two components, namely a launcher 2.1 and a receiving lager 2.2. The launching tube 2.1 is inserted into the receiving bearing 2.2 and secured therein by means of a bayonet lock 8 and secured with a locking screw 8.1 in the end position. The reception camp 2.2 is then inserted together with the launching tube 2.1 in a firing device 2.3, wherein for guiding and fixing the host camp s 2.2 in the firing 2.3 a tongue and groove connection 9.1 - 9.2 is used. The firing device 2.3 includes a firing pin ignition device 3 with electrical leads 3.1 and an ammunition detection sensor 4 with electrical line 4.1. The litter module thus formed is in Fig. 5 shown.

Fig. 6 shows a base frame 5, on which via support elements 5.1 in Fig. 5 shown throwing modules 2 are fastened with screw, as in Fig. 7 and 8th shown. The base frame 5 is then attached to the holding element 1.3 of the active agent throwing system.

Fig. 9 shows a slightly different arrangement of the throwing modules 2 'in two rows one above the other on a base frame 5'. With this base frame 5 'can the throwing modules 2 'are arranged, for example, on an active agent throwing system, as shown in FIG Fig. 10 is shown. Here, a weapon station for a machine gun MW is arranged on the roof panel of a vehicle F1, not shown. This weapon station has holding elements 1.3 ', to which the base frame 5' with the throwing modules 2 'is attached.

Fig. 11 shows an operating unit 11 which is disposed within the vehicle and from which the actuation of the firing pin ignition device from the control buttons 11.1 is made for the lines 3.1. The signals of the ammunition detection sensor 4 are supplied via the line 4.1 and displayed on the control unit 11 by light emitting diodes 11.2.

All pivotal movements of the active agent throwing system can be done by electric drive motors, not shown.

The Fig. 12 to 14 show yet another way of arranging and training a Wirkmittelwurfsystems on a vehicle.

Fig. 12 shows a military vehicle F2, on the roof of a in Fig. 1 arranged with WWS agent distribution system is arranged. In FIGS. 13 and 14 is the closer structure of this embodiment of the active agent throwing system can be seen.

The system has a pitcher pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 12, which is arranged on a mounting device 12.1 on the roof panel of the vehicle F2. At the outer free end of the launcher arm 12 is a holding element 1.3 ", to which in the manner already described above, a base frame 5 is attached with litter modules 2.

In the area of the launcher arm 12, a magazine box 13 is furthermore arranged. The launcher arm 12 is made of an in Fig. 13 shown rest position about the horizontal pivot axis in an in Fig. 14 shown shooting position pivotally. In the rest position, the launcher arm 12 is swiveled down in the direction of the vehicle and is located above the magazine box 13 in such a way that the holding element 1.3 "with the litter modules 2 lies above an output opening 13.1 of the magazine box 13. In this position, the launcher arm 12 can be ammunitioned.

Claims (6)

Active agent throwing system for launching non-lethal active agent from a vehicle, in particular a police or military vehicle, with at least one launcher connected to the vehicle via a mounting device, characterized in that the launcher for firing pin ignitable active agent cartridges has a launching tube (2.1), the detachable in a receiving warehouse (2.2) is used and the receiving warehouse (2.2) to form a litter module (2) releasably in a firing pin (3) and a Munitionserkennungssensor (4) containing firing device (2.3) is inserted, which with a on the mounting device ( 1.1 - 1.2 - 1.3) arranged base frame (5) for receiving at least one throwing module (2) is connected. Throwing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the launching tube (2.1) is inserted into the receiving bearing (2.2) in the axial direction and fastened by means of a bayonet closure (8). Throwing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the active agent cartridges can be inserted through the receiving bearing (2.2) provided with a passage opening into the launching tube (2.1). Throwing system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving camp (2.2) from the side into the firing device (2.3) inserted and guided by means of a tongue and groove connection (9.1 - 9.2) in it and supported. Litter system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the base frame (5) on the mounting device (1.1 - 1.2 - 1.3) is fastened via screw connections. Litter system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the firing pin ignition device (3) and the ammunition detection sensor (4) via electrical leads (3.1, 4.1) are connected to a arranged inside the vehicle operating and display device (11).

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