EP2669617A1 - Modular turret for an armoured vehicle and combat tank - Google Patents

Modular turret for an armoured vehicle and combat tank Download PDF

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EP2669617A1
EP2669617A1 EP12170236.9A EP12170236A EP2669617A1 EP 2669617 A1 EP2669617 A1 EP 2669617A1 EP 12170236 A EP12170236 A EP 12170236A EP 2669617 A1 EP2669617 A1 EP 2669617A1
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Paul THONON
Paul LEWANDOWSKI
Philippe BOLEN
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    • 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
    • F41H5/00—Armour; Armour plates
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H7/00—Armoured or armed vehicles
    • F41H7/02—Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks
    • F41H7/04—Armour construction
    • F41H7/048—Vehicles having separate armoured compartments, e.g. modular armoured vehicles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A23/00—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles
    • F41A23/24—Turret gun mountings

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  • the technical field of the invention is that of turrets for armored vehicles and in particular that of light vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles with a mass of less than 25 tonnes.
  • the following turret will be used to describe the armored, armored shelter in which certain weapons of the armored vehicle are arranged.
  • the main problem encountered in the design of such turrets is related to the difficult compromise between different conflicting requirements, including the mass of the turret which must be as small as possible, the protection to be provided vis-à-vis shots weapons of different calibres, the impositions of integration of the main weapon (cannon), the number and type of ammunition carried as well as the type of loading, manual or automatic, of the materials contractually required by the customers and materials necessary for the operation of the turret and the accomplishment of its missions.
  • the document US 2004/0183322 A1 discloses a tank equipped with a cockpit carried by a tracked traction means and a cocked station located on the roof of the cockpit, such that the interior of the cockpit of the vehicle is subdivided into three regions, namely a front region in which are arranged the traction mechanism and the driver's seat, a rear region in which are arranged the crew seats and an intermediate region used for different purposes according to the vehicle design, in particular for the adaptation of a turret and / or at least one seat for the operators of the armed post and / or a storage compartment for the ammunition and their loading devices.
  • the first two regions therefore have the same function for all variants of the vehicle, while only the third region can perform different functions from one variant to another.
  • the document EP 1 291 607 B1 discloses a device for a shielded transport vehicle comprising a wheel or chain wheel bearing mechanism, which is formed from a driver module and a mission module to form a complete vehicle.
  • An additional apparatus or adapter is incorporated as an auxiliary frame in the form of a self-contained apparatus between the driving module and the mission module, which contains all the lifting and thrusting means necessary for the lowering and resumption of the module. mission from and on the driving module.
  • a power unit of the mission module with the necessary energy and signals is integrated into the adapter and combined with it.
  • the purpose of the adapter is to allow the removal of the mission module and its reassembly with the driver module or to replace the mission module with another mission module.
  • WO 2009/004136 A1 discloses a light military vehicle combining on the one hand a chassis equipped with mobility means and on the other hand at least one armored cabin cabin, which cab is fixed to the frame in a manner removable by securing means.
  • the cabin is equipped with means for controlling the vehicle from inside the cabin, control means being interposed for this purpose between the cabin and the mobility means.
  • the document WO 2004/017012 A1 discloses a rolling armored vehicle having a plurality of individual sections: a pull section and a mission section that can be detached from the rear portion of the pull section and can be coupled thereto via a vertical separation plane.
  • the pull section and the mission section respectively comprise a rear wall and a front wall in the coupling zone and / or a profiled frame extending along at least a portion of the circumference of the coupling zone. Said rear and front walls applied against each other during the coupling process can be rigidly coupled to at least two points of said circumference.
  • the document FR 2 579 946 A1 discloses a multi-purpose tracked motor vehicle comprising a known type tracked hull. On the horizontal top of the frame of the shell is applied a plane or interface on the upper face of which is mounted an element completing the architecture of the vehicle, rapid assembly means being provided both for mounting the interface on the chassis of the hull only for the assembly of the element completing the architecture of the vehicle.
  • the interface is provided with a hatch clean to establish a passage between the interior of the shell and the interior of the interchangeable architecture.
  • assembly means may be provided for the installation, above the hatch, of a truss for the base of a defensive weapon or radar equipment.
  • the invention aims to propose a new turret architecture for armored vehicles to facilitate the definition of new turrets or new models of turrets.
  • the object of the present invention is a turret for armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines on the one hand a standard shell assembly equipped with interface means and on the other hand at least one interchangeable and removable module, the whole assembled by securing means.
  • the figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a turret according to the invention, showing the different possible modules and the corresponding interfaces.
  • the figure 2 shows, in an exploded perspective view, an example of a specific embodiment of a turret according to the invention.
  • the figure 3 shows a perspective view of the turret of the figure 2 once assembled.
  • the turret architecture according to the invention is obtained by the implementation of predefined standard modules, the different assembly combinations of these modules each constituting a new turret corresponding to an operational need and meeting the standard requirements of a turret.
  • the subject of the invention is a turret for a military armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines, on the one hand, a shell assembly equipped with interface means and, on the other hand, a set of interchangeable and dismountable constituent modules, all assembled. by means of securing.
  • a shell assembly equipped with interface means and, on the other hand, a set of interchangeable and dismountable constituent modules, all assembled. by means of securing.
  • the shell assembly 1 constitutes the base of the modular turret. It is one of the immutable elements. It is provided with all the connections and securing means for interfacing with the different modules.
  • the first module is a barrel assembly 2 whose size may vary for example from 25 mm to 140 mm depending on the applications.
  • This module has its own interfaces depending on the type of gun manufacturer.
  • This gun module 2 is interfaced with the shell assembly 1 by a complementary interfacing module 3 which takes the specificities of the interfaces of both the shell and the barrel module 2. There is therefore an interface module by type of module gun 2.
  • This interfacing module also interfaces an additional engine module which allows the gun to change the angle of elevation (not shown).
  • the second main module is a loading unit 4.
  • This loading unit 4 consists of a closed and protected structure, generally metallic and shielded like the shell, which comprises either ammunition racks or an automatic loading system.
  • the loading system is attached to the aforementioned structure.
  • the size of the module depends on the type and size of the loading system which itself depends on the number and type of ammunition carried.
  • This module is attached to the shell assembly 1 by means of securing. These can be either a system of screws, nuts and / or rivets as well as sealing means.
  • the preferred solution according to the invention is a set of screws and nuts combined with sealing means.
  • the third module is a crew cabin assembly 5, called "basket” in the field of art, which is fixed to the turret by securing means.
  • the basket itself consists of a Structure, usually metallic, which includes the cockpit and crew firing. It is therefore equipped with all the electronic equipment necessary for driving the turret and for firing.
  • This module is a priori standard for all configurations. However, it can also pick up some of the customer's preferences. It has interfaces to integrate some of its specific hardware.
  • This module is interfaced with the hull of the turret by an electronic interface element whose preferred configuration according to the invention is a rotating seal system (slip-ring).
  • the fourth module is a secondary weapon assembly 6. This assembly is attached to the shell 1 by securing means.
  • the secondary weapon assembly 6 generally used is a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun system.
  • the fifth module is an optical assembly 7 which may consist of one or more optical systems that come to interface directly or indirectly via one or more securing elements.
  • the preferred solution according to the invention is a system of metal interface plates attached to the shell 1 which incorporates the specificities of each of the optics present on the market.
  • the sixth module 8 is an assembly consisting of at least one motorization module. These modules are interfaced with the shell 1 and the barrel 2 by means of securing means.
  • the motorization modules are standard. However, they could take different engines depending on the performance required at the turret.
  • the seventh module 9 is an assembly comprising additional shielding plates. This allows to modulate the ballistic protection of the turret based customer requirements. This module clings to the shell 1 by a set of metal connectors which ensures the joining.
  • the eighth module 10 is an assembly comprising a weapon in superstructure or a Remote Weapon Station which is secured to the shell 1.
  • the preferred means according to the invention is a machine gun on rocket secured by a set of screws and nuts.
  • the ninth module 11 is a missile launcher system which is secured to the shell 1 by a support system and a set of screws and nuts.
  • the tenth module 12 consists of one or more grenade launcher systems which are secured to the shell 1 by a fastening system.

Abstract

The turret has an invariable rigid metal structural unit having a central position in the turret, where the structural unit is referred to as a standard shell unit (1) and provided with an interface unit. The standard shell unit is assembled to each of multiple interchangeable and removable modules via a screw and a nut, where the interface unit of the shell unit is designed such that different interchangeable and removable modules of the same functional type can be assembled to the standard shell unit. The modules are a gun unit, an interface module, a loading unit, a cabin unit, a secondary weapon, an optical system, a motorization unit, a shielding unit, a remote weapon station, a missile launcher system, and a grenade thrower system.

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Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

Le domaine technique de l'invention est celui des tourelles pour véhicules blindés et en particulier celui des véhicules légers tels que les véhicules tout-terrain de masse inférieure à 25 tonnes.The technical field of the invention is that of turrets for armored vehicles and in particular that of light vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles with a mass of less than 25 tonnes.

On entendra ci-après par tourelle l'abri orientable, blindé, dans lequel sont disposées certaines armes du véhicule blindé.The following turret will be used to describe the armored, armored shelter in which certain weapons of the armored vehicle are arranged.

Arrière-plan technologique et état de la techniqueTechnological background and state of the art

Le principal problème rencontré lors de la conception de telles tourelles est lié au compromis difficile à trouver entre différentes exigences conflictuelles, notamment la masse de la tourelle qui doit être la plus réduite possible, la protection à assurer vis-à-vis des tirs d'armes de calibres différents, les impositions d'intégration de l'arme principale (canon), le nombre et le type de munitions emportées ainsi que le type de chargement, manuel ou automatique, des matériels requis contractuellement par les clients et des matériels nécessaires au fonctionnement de la tourelle ainsi qu'à la réalisation de ses missions.The main problem encountered in the design of such turrets is related to the difficult compromise between different conflicting requirements, including the mass of the turret which must be as small as possible, the protection to be provided vis-à-vis shots weapons of different calibres, the impositions of integration of the main weapon (cannon), the number and type of ammunition carried as well as the type of loading, manual or automatic, of the materials contractually required by the customers and materials necessary for the operation of the turret and the accomplishment of its missions.

Ce problème conduit le plus souvent à la conception de tourelles dans lesquelles les différents constituants, principalement la coque, sont spécifiquement définis pour tenir compte des contraintes imposées par les exigences propres à chaque client. Les contraintes opérationnelles, par exemple le type de menace ou bien le type de systèmes optiques embarqués, imposent une redéfinition de l'architecture ou au mieux d'un nombre importants de composants essentiels. Le concepteur se trouve donc généralement conduit à redéfinir une tourelle complète pour chaque nouveau client ou chaque nouvelle utilisation.This problem most often leads to the design of turrets in which the various constituents, mainly the hull, are specifically defined to take into account the constraints imposed by the requirements specific to each customer. Operational constraints, for example the type of threat or the type of embedded optical systems, require a redefinition of the architecture or at best a large number of essential components. The designer is therefore generally led to redefine a complete turret for each new customer or each new use.

Une telle contrainte entraîne des coûts et des délais de conception excessifs et n'est pas économiquement acceptable. En outre, elle rend plus difficile la mise en place de lignes d'assemblage.Such a constraint entails excessive design costs and delays and is not economically acceptable. In addition, it makes it more difficult to set up assembly lines.

Le document US 2004/0183322 A1 divulgue un char d'assaut muni d'un habitacle porté par un moyen de traction à chenilles et un poste armé disposé sur le toit de l'habitacle, tel que l'intérieur de l'habitacle du véhicule est subdivisé en trois régions, à savoir une région avant dans laquelle sont disposés le mécanisme de traction et le siège du conducteur, une région arrière dans laquelle sont disposés les sièges de l'équipage et une région intermédiaire utilisable à différentes fins selon la conception du véhicule, en particulier pour l'adaptation d'une tourelle et/ou au moins un siège pour les opérateurs du poste armé et/ou un compartiment de stockage pour les munitions et leurs dispositifs de chargement. Les deux premières régions ont donc la même fonction pour toutes les variantes du véhicule, tandis que seule la troisième région peut remplir des fonctions différentes d'une variante à l'autre.The document US 2004/0183322 A1 discloses a tank equipped with a cockpit carried by a tracked traction means and a cocked station located on the roof of the cockpit, such that the interior of the cockpit of the vehicle is subdivided into three regions, namely a front region in which are arranged the traction mechanism and the driver's seat, a rear region in which are arranged the crew seats and an intermediate region used for different purposes according to the vehicle design, in particular for the adaptation of a turret and / or at least one seat for the operators of the armed post and / or a storage compartment for the ammunition and their loading devices. The first two regions therefore have the same function for all variants of the vehicle, while only the third region can perform different functions from one variant to another.

Le document EP 1 291 607 B1 divulgue un dispositif pour un véhicule de transport blindé comprenant un mécanisme de roulement à roues ou à chaînes, qui est formé à partir d'un module de conduite et d'un module de mission pour constituer un véhicule complet. Un appareil supplémentaire ou adaptateur est incorporé en tant que châssis auxiliaire sous forme d'appareil autonome entre le module de conduite et le module de mission, qui contient tous les moyens de levage et de poussée nécessaires pour l'abaissement et la reprise du module de mission depuis et sur le module de conduite. Une unité d'alimentation du module de mission en énergie et signaux nécessaires est intégrée dans l'adaptateur et combinée à celui-ci. L'adaptateur a pour fonction de permettre la dépose du module de mission et son réassemblage avec le module de conduite ou encore de remplacer le module de mission par un autre module de mission.The document EP 1 291 607 B1 discloses a device for a shielded transport vehicle comprising a wheel or chain wheel bearing mechanism, which is formed from a driver module and a mission module to form a complete vehicle. An additional apparatus or adapter is incorporated as an auxiliary frame in the form of a self-contained apparatus between the driving module and the mission module, which contains all the lifting and thrusting means necessary for the lowering and resumption of the module. mission from and on the driving module. A power unit of the mission module with the necessary energy and signals is integrated into the adapter and combined with it. The purpose of the adapter is to allow the removal of the mission module and its reassembly with the driver module or to replace the mission module with another mission module.

Le document WO 2009/004136 A1 divulgue un véhicule militaire léger associant d'une part un châssis équipé de moyens de mobilité et d'autre part au moins une cabine habitable blindée, cabine qui est fixée au châssis d'une façon démontable par des moyens de solidarisation. La cabine est équipée de moyens permettant la commande du véhicule à partir de l'intérieur de la cabine, des moyens interfaces de commande étant à cet effet interposés entre la cabine et les moyens de mobilité.The document WO 2009/004136 A1 discloses a light military vehicle combining on the one hand a chassis equipped with mobility means and on the other hand at least one armored cabin cabin, which cab is fixed to the frame in a manner removable by securing means. The cabin is equipped with means for controlling the vehicle from inside the cabin, control means being interposed for this purpose between the cabin and the mobility means.

Le document WO 2004/017012 A1 divulgue un véhicule blindé roulant comportant plusieurs sections individuelles : une section de traction et une section de mission qui peut être détachée de la partie arrière de la section de traction et qui peut lui être couplée via un plan de séparation vertical. La section de traction et la section de mission comprennent respectivement une paroi arrière et une paroi avant dans la zone de couplage et/ou un cadre profilé s'étendant le long d'au moins une partie de la circonférence de la zone de couplage. Lesdites parois arrière et avant appliquées l'une contre l'autre pendant le processus de couplage peuvent être accouplées de manière rigide en au moins deux points de ladite circonférence.The document WO 2004/017012 A1 discloses a rolling armored vehicle having a plurality of individual sections: a pull section and a mission section that can be detached from the rear portion of the pull section and can be coupled thereto via a vertical separation plane. The pull section and the mission section respectively comprise a rear wall and a front wall in the coupling zone and / or a profiled frame extending along at least a portion of the circumference of the coupling zone. Said rear and front walls applied against each other during the coupling process can be rigidly coupled to at least two points of said circumference.

Le document FR 2 579 946 A1 divulgue un véhicule automobile à chenilles polyvalent comprenant une coque à chenilles de type connu. Sur le dessus horizontal du châssis de la coque est appliqué un plan ou une interface sur la face supérieure de laquelle est monté un élément complétant l'architecture du véhicule, des moyens d'assemblage rapide étant prévus tant pour le montage de l'interface sur le châssis de la coque que pour le montage de l'élément complétant l'architecture du véhicule. L'interface est munie d'une trappe propre à établir un passage entre l'intérieur de la coque et l'intérieur de l'architecture interchangeable. Par exemple, des moyens d'assemblage peuvent être prévus pour l'installation, au-dessus de la trappe, d'une crapaudine pour la base d'une arme défensive ou d'un appareillage radar.The document FR 2 579 946 A1 discloses a multi-purpose tracked motor vehicle comprising a known type tracked hull. On the horizontal top of the frame of the shell is applied a plane or interface on the upper face of which is mounted an element completing the architecture of the vehicle, rapid assembly means being provided both for mounting the interface on the chassis of the hull only for the assembly of the element completing the architecture of the vehicle. The interface is provided with a hatch clean to establish a passage between the interior of the shell and the interior of the interchangeable architecture. For example, assembly means may be provided for the installation, above the hatch, of a truss for the base of a defensive weapon or radar equipment.

But de l'inventionPurpose of the invention

L'invention a pour but de proposer une nouvelle architecture de tourelle pour véhicules blindés permettant de faciliter la définition de nouvelles tourelles ou de nouveaux modèles de tourelles.The invention aims to propose a new turret architecture for armored vehicles to facilitate the definition of new turrets or new models of turrets.

Principaux éléments caractéristiques de l'inventionMain characteristic elements of the invention

L'objet de la présente invention est une tourelle pour véhicule blindé, caractérisée en ce qu'elle associe d'une part un ensemble coque standard équipé de moyens d'interface et d'autre part au moins un module interchangeable et démontable, le tout assemblé par des moyens de solidarisation.The object of the present invention is a turret for armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines on the one hand a standard shell assembly equipped with interface means and on the other hand at least one interchangeable and removable module, the whole assembled by securing means.

Selon des modes d'exécution préférés de l'invention, la tourelle comporte en outre au moins une ou une combinaison appropriée des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble canon interfacé à l'ensemble coque par au moins un module d'interfaçage intermédiaire ;
  • l'ensemble canon comprend au moins un canon de calibre compris entre 25 mm et 140 mm ;
  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de chargement comprenant au moins une structure portante et un système de chargement automatique ou un rack à munitions ;
  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble cabine destiné à recevoir un équipage et des matériels nécessaires à celui-ci pour piloter la tourelle et pour le tir ;
  • l'un ou plusieurs des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble comprenant au moins une arme secondaire ;
  • l'un ou plusieurs des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de systèmes optiques interfacé avec la coque, directement ou par une interface secondaire ;
  • l'un ou plusieurs des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de motorisation ;
  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de blindages additionnels ;
  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un module d'arme en superstructure ou une Remote Weapon Station ;
  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un système lance-missiles ;
  • l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables comprend au moins un système lance-grenades.
According to preferred embodiments of the invention, the turret further comprises at least one or a suitable combination of the following characteristics:
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a barrel assembly interfaced to the shell assembly by at least one intermediate interfacing module;
  • the barrel assembly comprises at least one barrel of gauge between 25 mm and 140 mm;
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a loading assembly comprising at least one supporting structure and an automatic loading system or an ammunition rack;
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a cabin assembly intended to receive a crew and equipment necessary for it to control the turret and for shooting;
  • one or more interchangeable and removable modules is an assembly comprising at least one secondary weapon;
  • one or more interchangeable and removable modules is a set of optical systems interfaced with the shell, directly or through a secondary interface;
  • one or more interchangeable and removable modules is an engine assembly;
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a set of additional shielding;
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a superstructure weapon module or a Remote Weapon Station;
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a missile system;
  • one of the interchangeable and removable modules includes at least one grenade launcher system.

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L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre de différents modes de réalisation, description faite en référence aux dessins annexés.The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of various embodiments, description made with reference to the accompanying drawings.

La figure 1 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'une tourelle selon l'invention, montrant les différents modules possibles et les interfaces correspondantes.The figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a turret according to the invention, showing the different possible modules and the corresponding interfaces.

La figure 2 montre, dans une vue éclatée en perspective, un exemple de mode de réalisation spécifique d'une tourelle selon l'invention.The figure 2 shows, in an exploded perspective view, an example of a specific embodiment of a turret according to the invention.

La figure 3 montre une vue en perspective de la tourelle de la figure 2, une fois assemblée.The figure 3 shows a perspective view of the turret of the figure 2 once assembled.

Description de formes d'exécution préférées de l'inventionDescription of preferred embodiments of the invention

L'architecture de tourelle selon l'invention est obtenue par la mise en oeuvre de modules standards prédéfinis, les différentes combinaisons d'assemblage de ces modules constituant à chaque fois une nouvelle tourelle correspondant à un besoin opérationnel et répondant aux exigences standards d'une tourelle.The turret architecture according to the invention is obtained by the implementation of predefined standard modules, the different assembly combinations of these modules each constituting a new turret corresponding to an operational need and meeting the standard requirements of a turret.

Ainsi l'invention a pour objet une tourelle pour véhicule blindé militaire caractérisée en ce qu'elle associe d'une part un ensemble coque équipé de moyens d'interfaces et d'autre part un ensemble de modules constitutifs interchangeables et démontables, le tout assemblé par des moyens de solidarisation. Ces derniers sont connus en soi de l'homme de métier. L'association de différents modules qui peuvent varier (par exemple différents calibres pour l'ensemble canon) avec l'ensemble coque, qui restera de préférence inchangé ou standard ou normalisé, définira différentes variantes de la tourelle.Thus, the subject of the invention is a turret for a military armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines, on the one hand, a shell assembly equipped with interface means and, on the other hand, a set of interchangeable and dismountable constituent modules, all assembled. by means of securing. These are known to those skilled in the art. The combination of different modules that may vary (for example different calibres for the barrel assembly) with the shell assembly, which will preferably remain unchanged or standard or standardized, will define different variants of the turret.

L'ensemble coque 1 constitue la base de la tourelle modulaire. Elle en constitue un des éléments immuables. Il est pourvu de l'ensemble des connexions et moyen de solidarisation permettant l'interfaçage avec les différents modules.The shell assembly 1 constitutes the base of the modular turret. It is one of the immutable elements. It is provided with all the connections and securing means for interfacing with the different modules.

Le premier module est un ensemble canon 2 dont le calibre peut varier par exemple de 25 mm à 140 mm en fonction des applications. Ce module dispose de ses propres interfaces en fonction du type de fabricant de canon. Ce module canon 2 est interfacé avec l'ensemble coque 1 par un module d'interfaçage complémentaire 3 qui reprend les spécificités des interfaces tant de la coque que du module canon 2. Il existe dès lors un module d'interfaçage par type de module canon 2. Ce module d'interfaçage interface également un module moteur additionnel qui permet au canon de changer d'angle de site (non représenté).The first module is a barrel assembly 2 whose size may vary for example from 25 mm to 140 mm depending on the applications. This module has its own interfaces depending on the type of gun manufacturer. This gun module 2 is interfaced with the shell assembly 1 by a complementary interfacing module 3 which takes the specificities of the interfaces of both the shell and the barrel module 2. There is therefore an interface module by type of module gun 2. This interfacing module also interfaces an additional engine module which allows the gun to change the angle of elevation (not shown).

Le second module principal est un ensemble de chargement 4. Cet ensemble de chargement 4 est constitué d'une structure fermée et protégée, généralement métallique et blindée comme la coque, qui comprend soit des racks à munitions, soit un système de chargement automatique. Le système de chargement est fixé à la structure précitée. La taille du module dépend du type et de la taille du système de chargement qui lui-même dépend du nombre et du type de munitions emportées. Ce module est fixé à l'ensemble coque 1 par des moyens de solidarisation. Ceux-ci peuvent être soit un système de vis, d'écrous et/ou de rivets ainsi que des moyens d'étanchéité. La solution privilégiée selon l'invention est un ensemble de vis et d'écrous combiné à des moyens d'étanchéité.The second main module is a loading unit 4. This loading unit 4 consists of a closed and protected structure, generally metallic and shielded like the shell, which comprises either ammunition racks or an automatic loading system. The loading system is attached to the aforementioned structure. The size of the module depends on the type and size of the loading system which itself depends on the number and type of ammunition carried. This module is attached to the shell assembly 1 by means of securing. These can be either a system of screws, nuts and / or rivets as well as sealing means. The preferred solution according to the invention is a set of screws and nuts combined with sealing means.

Le troisième module est un ensemble cabine d'équipage 5, appelé « panier » dans le domaine de l'art, qui est fixé à la tourelle par des moyens de solidarisation. Le panier est lui-même constitué d'une structure, généralement métallique, qui comprend le poste de pilotage et de tir de l'équipage. Il est dès lors équipé de l'ensemble de l'équipement électronique nécessaire pour la conduite de la tourelle et pour le tir. Ce module est a priori standard pour toutes les configurations. Toutefois, il peut également reprendre certaines préférences du client. Il dispose d'interfaces en vue d'intégrer certains de ses matériels spécifiques. Ce module est interfacé avec la coque de la tourelle par un élément d'interface électronique dont la configuration préférée selon l'invention est un système de joint tournant (slip-ring).The third module is a crew cabin assembly 5, called "basket" in the field of art, which is fixed to the turret by securing means. The basket itself consists of a Structure, usually metallic, which includes the cockpit and crew firing. It is therefore equipped with all the electronic equipment necessary for driving the turret and for firing. This module is a priori standard for all configurations. However, it can also pick up some of the customer's preferences. It has interfaces to integrate some of its specific hardware. This module is interfaced with the hull of the turret by an electronic interface element whose preferred configuration according to the invention is a rotating seal system (slip-ring).

Le quatrième module est une ensemble arme secondaire 6. Cet ensemble est fixé à la coque 1 par des moyens de solidarisation. L'ensemble arme secondaire 6 utilisé généralement est un système de mitrailleuse coaxiale type 7.62 mm.The fourth module is a secondary weapon assembly 6. This assembly is attached to the shell 1 by securing means. The secondary weapon assembly 6 generally used is a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun system.

Le cinquième module est un ensemble optique 7 qui peut être constitué d'un ou plusieurs systèmes optiques qui viennent s'interfacer directement ou indirectement par l'intermédiaire d'un ou plusieurs éléments de solidarisation. La solution préférée selon l'invention est un système de plaques d'interface métalliques attachées à la coque 1 qui reprend les spécificités de chacune des optiques présentes sur le marché.The fifth module is an optical assembly 7 which may consist of one or more optical systems that come to interface directly or indirectly via one or more securing elements. The preferred solution according to the invention is a system of metal interface plates attached to the shell 1 which incorporates the specificities of each of the optics present on the market.

Le sixième module 8 est un ensemble constitué d'au moins un module de motorisation. Ces modules sont interfacés avec la coque 1 et le canon 2 par l'intermédiaire de moyens de solidarisation. Les modules de motorisation sont standards. Toutefois, ils pourraient reprendre des motorisations différentes en fonction des performances demandées à la tourelle.The sixth module 8 is an assembly consisting of at least one motorization module. These modules are interfaced with the shell 1 and the barrel 2 by means of securing means. The motorization modules are standard. However, they could take different engines depending on the performance required at the turret.

Le septième module 9 est un ensemble comprenant des plaques de blindage additionnelles. Celui-ci permet de moduler la protection balistique de la tourelle en fonction des exigences des clients. Ce module vient s'accrocher à la coque 1 par un ensemble de connecteurs métalliques qui assure la solidarisation.The seventh module 9 is an assembly comprising additional shielding plates. This allows to modulate the ballistic protection of the turret based customer requirements. This module clings to the shell 1 by a set of metal connectors which ensures the joining.

Le huitième module 10 est un ensemble comprenant une arme en superstructure ou une Remote Weapon Station qui est solidarisée à la coque 1. Le moyen préféré selon l'invention est une mitrailleuse sur berce solidarisée par un ensemble de vis et d'écrous.The eighth module 10 is an assembly comprising a weapon in superstructure or a Remote Weapon Station which is secured to the shell 1. The preferred means according to the invention is a machine gun on rocket secured by a set of screws and nuts.

Le neuvième module 11 est un système lance-missiles qui est solidarisé à la coque 1 par un système de support et un ensemble de vis et d'écrous.The ninth module 11 is a missile launcher system which is secured to the shell 1 by a support system and a set of screws and nuts.

Le dixième module 12 est constitué d'un ou plusieurs systèmes lance-grenades qui sont solidarisés à la coque 1 par un système de fixation.The tenth module 12 consists of one or more grenade launcher systems which are secured to the shell 1 by a fastening system.

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Ensemble coqueHull assembly
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Ensemble canonCannon
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Module d'interfaçage complémentaireComplementary interface module
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Ensemble chargementLoading set
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Ensemble cabineCabin set
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Ensemble arme secondaireSecondary weapon set
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Ensemble optiqueOptical assembly
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Ensemble motorisationMotorization package
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Ensemble blindage additionnelAdditional shielding set
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Module d'arme en superstructureSuperstructure weapon module
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Système lance-missilesMissile system
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Systèmes lance-grenadesGrenade launcher systems

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Tourelle pour véhicule blindé, caractérisée en ce qu'elle associe d'une part un ensemble coque standard (1) équipé de moyens d'interface et d'autre part au moins un module interchangeable et démontable (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), le tout assemblé par des moyens de solidarisation.Turret for armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines on the one hand a standard shell assembly (1) equipped with interface means and on the other hand at least one interchangeable and removable module (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), all assembled by securing means. Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble canon (2) interfacé à l'ensemble coque (1) par au moins un module d'interfaçage intermédiaire (3).Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a barrel assembly (2) interfaced to the shell assembly (1) by at least one intermediate interfacing module (3). Tourelle selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que l'ensemble canon (2) comprend au moins un canon de calibre compris entre 25 mm et 140 mm.Turret according to claim 2, characterized in that the barrel assembly (2) comprises at least one barrel of gauge between 25 mm and 140 mm. Tourelle selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de chargement (4) comprenant au moins une structure portante et un système de chargement automatique ou un rack à munitions.Turret according to Claim 2, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and dismountable modules is a loading assembly (4) comprising at least one supporting structure and an automatic loading system or an ammunition rack. Tourelle selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble cabine (5) destiné à recevoir un équipage et des matériels nécessaires à celui-ci pour piloter la tourelle et pour le tir.Turret according to claim 2, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a cabin assembly (5) for receiving a crew and equipment necessary for it to control the turret and for firing. Tourelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 5, caractérisée en ce que l'un ou plusieurs des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble comprenant au moins une arme secondaire (6).Turret according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that one or more interchangeable and removable modules is an assembly comprising at least one secondary weapon (6). Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'un ou plusieurs des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de'systèmes optiques (7) interfacé avec la coque (1), directement ou par une interface secondaire.Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more of the interchangeable and removable modules is a set of optical systems (7) interfaced with the shell (1), directly or through a secondary interface. Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'un ou plusieurs des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de motorisation (8).Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more of the interchangeable and removable modules is a motor assembly (8). Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un ensemble de blindages additionnels (9).Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is an additional shield assembly (9). Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un module d'arme en superstructure ou une Remote Weapon Station (10).Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a superstructure weapon module or a Remote Weapon Station (10). Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables est un système lance-missiles (11).Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a missile launch system (11). Tourelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'un des modules interchangeables et démontables comprend au moins un système lance-grenades (12).Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules comprises at least one grenade launcher system (12).
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