EP2815203B1 - Device for stowing ammunition boxes - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a device for stowing ammunition boxes with a parking space for storage-backed recording of ammunition box of a first type. Another object of the invention is a vehicle, in particular a military vehicle, with such a device.

In particular, belt ammunition, in which the individual cartridges are connected by means of a chain, is often stored in special ammunition boxes, from which the ammunition of a weapon, such as a machine gun is fed directly. The dimensions of these ammunition boxes vary in part considerably, which is mainly due to the fact that different types and caliber of ammunition are used. In addition, the dimensions also depend very much on the number of ammunition to be taken.

For this reason, there are various types of ammunition boxes, which differ mainly by their external dimensions, which has proven particularly when carrying the ammunition boxes during different missions as disadvantageous.

For example, military land vehicles are mission-specific equipped with ammunition before use and stowed the corresponding ammunition boxes either inside the vehicle or on its outer contour, for example, on the vehicle roof near a remotely controllable from the vehicle weapon station. It is important that the ammunition boxes are recorded in a secured position, so that they are held securely in position even when driving fast in rough terrain.

For this purpose, it is known to provide suitable parking spaces in a corresponding position, that is to say, for example, on the vehicle roof, on each of which an ammunition box can be carried in a positionally secure manner. Since the pitches are each suitable only for receiving ammunition boxes of a certain type, it is not possible to take on the same pitch and ammunition boxes of a different type, as often occurs due to different mission specifications.

In practice, therefore, if this is possible for reasons of space, different types of parking spaces provided side by side, which can then be used according to the mission-specific requirements either. Although this has proven successful in the past, it has the disadvantage that the adjacent arrangement of the parking spaces requires comparatively much space, which is often not available, in particular in military vehicles. In such cases, it is necessary to exchange not only the ammunition, but also the pitches of the ammunition boxes specific to the mission, but this in particular brings with it the disadvantage of additional set-up times.

GB2328419 . DE29612906 U1 . DE202010017459 U1 and US5133489 give an overview of the state of the art in the field of attachment of boxes on vehicles.

The invention has for its object to provide a device and a vehicle in which it is possible to store different types of ammo crates in a small space, without having to take longer set-up times in purchasing.
This object is achieved with a device of the type mentioned above achieved by at least an alternative parking space for the positionally secure receiving a caisson of a second type, wherein the parking space and the alternative Pitch overlap at least partially, and optionally either the pitch or the alternative parking space is available.
On such a device either ammunition boxes of different types, so both larger and smaller ammunition boxes can be stowed in a secured position. The device has a compact design due to the at least partially overlapping arrangement of parking space and alternative parking space, which is why it is possible to stow either different types of ammunition boxes in a small space. Additional set-up times fall not or are significantly reduced, since the device is suitable to stow either ammunition boxes of one or the other type according to the mission-specific requirements either.

In an embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the parking space and / or the alternative parking space has stops for securing the position of an ammunition box. The stops are used to limit the actual footprint of the pitch and take the ammunition box positionally secured between them, so that the ammunition box can not slip sideways. The stops are arranged at least on two opposite sides of the parking space. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide stops on all four sides of the parking space, whereby the ammunition box is laterally secured in all directions.

According to a structurally advantageous embodiment of the device is proposed that the attacks of the parking space and the alternative parking space are staggered offset from one another. The staggered arrangement of the attacks allows accommodation of the parking space and the alternative parking space in a small space. The stops may consist of separate, in particular angle-shaped or L-shaped elements. It is also conceivable that several stops are provided integrally on an element.

In a further embodiment of the device, the device has a belt for selectively lashing the ammunition boxes either on the pitch or the alternative parking space. The belt can be connected via lashing lashing eyes with the device. Furthermore, the belt may be designed in the manner of a tensioning belt to a certain clamping force on the ammunition boxes to be able to raise. About the strap on the attacks laterally secured ammunition box can be set in the vertical direction, so that the ammunition box is on all sides positionally secured on the pitch.

In a further development of the invention, it is proposed that the device can be fixed releasably to a vehicle via fastening means, wherein the fastening means extend parallel or orthogonal to the shelves of the parking space and the alternative parking space. A detachable attachment of the device to the vehicle allows easy and easy assembly and disassembly of the same. The fastening means extending parallel to the horizontally oriented mounting surfaces can preferably be used for wall mounting the device on a wall of a vehicle extending in the vertical direction. The orthogonal to the shelves extending fasteners may preferably be used for mounting the device on the roof of a vehicle or in the interior of the vehicle for mounting on a horizontal mounting surface, so for example on the Fahrzugboden. Particularly preferably, the fastening means are threaded bolts.

In a further embodiment, the device has a cover for protecting the ammunition box against external influences, such as weathering, pollution, etc. Also, the lid can be designed as a ballistically effective protection element to protect the stored in the ammunition box ammunition against enemy influences, especially shelling.

A particularly space-saving embodiment provides that the alternative parking space is located within the parking space. The complete arrangement of a smaller alternative parking space within a larger parking space is particularly space-saving, since the arrangement of parking space and alternative parking space does not require more space than that of a single parking space. Particularly preferably, the alternative parking space is formed in the manner of a recess in the footprint of the parking space.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the alternative parking space is arranged offset from the parking space down. In this embodiment, the shelves of the alternative parking space and the parking space on a height offset, resulting in a defined separation of the two parking spaces. The alternative parking space is located lower. In this embodiment, the resulting from the height offset between the shelves edge can serve as a stop of the underlying alternative parking space.

In constructive terms, it has also proven to be advantageous that the stops of the alternative parking space are arranged deeper than the parking space, so that the attacks of alternative parking space does not protrude into the footprint of the parking space, resulting in adverse effects on the inclusion of the ammunition box of the first type could.

In a constructive development of the invention, it is proposed that the stops are designed in the manner of a vertical staircase. The vertical stair sections can serve as stop surfaces, while the horizontal stair sections form the footprint. Angled profiles are particularly suitable for the formation of stairs. Particularly preferably, the angle-shaped profiles are designed as identical parts.

According to one embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the parking space and the alternative parking space symmetrical with respect to a common plane of symmetry are arranged. In particular, the plane of symmetry may be a vertical median plane of the device, resulting in roughly similar receiving positions for ammunition boxes of different types. Particularly preferably, the arrangement can be symmetrical with respect to both vertical center planes.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the device has at least one rear wall designed in the manner of a fastening flange. The rear wall facilitates the mounting of the ammunition box on a wall of the vehicle. In addition, additional walls may be provided to protect the ammunition box.

A little items requiring refinement provides that both an ammunition box on the parking space and an ammunition box on the alternative parking space with the same belt can be fixed. The belt may be connected via corresponding lashing with the device, which are arranged such that the belt spans both the pitch and the alternative parking space. Regardless of the type of ammunition box taken, the same strap can always be used for lashing.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, at least one alternative parking space partly overhangs the parking space laterally, as a result of which certain types of ammunition boxes can be stowed more advantageously.

In a development of the invention, it is further provided that the device has a plurality of alternative parking spaces preferably two, three, four or five arranged laterally offset. In this way, the device can be particularly space-saving stowage of several smaller ammunition boxes of the second Type or a much larger ammunition box of the first type can be used. The parking space and the alternative parking spaces can be aligned transversely to each other.

In this context, it is advantageous if the stops are designed in the manner of a horizontal staircase, whereby the parking space and possibly several parking spaces can be accommodated in a small space within a horizontal plane. Individual parts of the staircase can serve as stops of alternative parking spaces, while other parts serve as stops of the parking spaces.

According to a further embodiment, it is proposed that the device comprises a plurality of straps, wherein the number of straps corresponds to the number of alternative parking spaces and with a belt ammunition box on an alternative parking space can be lashed and ammunition box on the pitch with at least one belt, preferably with all Straps, lashed.

In addition, object it is proposed in a vehicle, that the vehicle comprises a device according to any one of the preceding claims for solving the above.

On such a device either ammunition boxes of different types, so both larger and smaller ammunition boxes can be stowed in a secured position. The device has a compact design due to the at least partially overlapping arrangement of parking space and alternative parking space, which is why it is possible to stow either different types of ammunition boxes in a small space. Additional set-up times are not incurred because the device is suitable, according to the mission-specific Presets either stow either ammunition boxes of one or the other type.

The vehicle to which the device according to the invention can be fastened is preferably a military vehicle, in particular an armored vehicle, for example in the form of a wheeled or tracked vehicle. It is further preferred if the device is mounted outside the vehicle near a weapons station.

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eine schematische Frontansicht einer Vorrichtung zum Verstauen von Munitionskisten gemäß einer ersten Ausführung,

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eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Vorrichtung zum Verstauen von Munitionskisten gemäß einer ersten Ausführung,

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eine Frontansicht der Vorrichtung aus Fig. 2,

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eine Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung aus Fig. 2,

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eine schematische Draufsicht einer Vorrichtung zum Verstauen von Munitionskisten gemäß einer zweiten Ausführung,

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eine Draufsicht einer auf einem Fahrzeugdach angeordneten Vorrichtung gemäß der zweiten Ausführung in einer ersten Konfiguration,

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die Vorrichtung aus Fig. 6 mit einer auf dieser verstauten Munitionskiste,

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die Vorrichtung eines Fig. 8 mit drei auf dieser verstauten Munitionskisten eines anderen Typs,

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eine schematische Draufsicht einer Vorrichtung zum Verstauen von Munitionskisten gemäß einer weiteren Ausführung,

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eine schematische Draufsicht einer Vorrichtung zum Verstauen von Munitionskisten gemäß einer weiteren Ausführung.

Further details of a device according to the invention as well as of a vehicle according to the invention are explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings of exemplary embodiments. Show:

Fig. 1

a schematic front view of an apparatus for stowing ammunition boxes according to a first embodiment,

Fig. 2

a perspective view of an apparatus for stowing ammo crates according to a first embodiment,

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a front view of the device Fig. 2 .

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a side view of the device Fig. 2 .

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a schematic plan view of an apparatus for stowing ammunition crates according to a second embodiment,

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FIG. 4 is a plan view of a vehicle roof mounted device according to the second embodiment in a first configuration; FIG.

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the device off Fig. 6 with a stowed ammunition box,

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a top view of the device Fig. 6 in a second configuration,

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the device of a Fig. 8 with three ammo crates of another type stowed away on this

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a schematic plan view of an apparatus for stowing ammunition crates according to another embodiment,

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a schematic plan view of an apparatus for stowing ammunition boxes according to another embodiment.

The devices 1 shown in the figures are used for secure storage of ammunition boxes 3, 5 of different types.

The devices 1 each have a parking space 2 for the storage of a protected ammunition box 3 of a first type and at least one alternative parking space 4 for receiving a ammunition box 5 of a second type. The parking space 2 for the ammunition box 3 of the first type overlaps at least partially with an alternative parking space 4 for an ammunition box 5 of the second type, so that either the parking space 2 or the alternative parking space 4 is available.

While the Fig. 1 to 4 show a device 1 for mounting on a wall, in particular a side or rear wall of a vehicle 20 show the Fig. 5 to 9 a device 1 for mounting in the roof area of a vehicle 20. Die FIGS. 10 and 11 schematically show further embodiments of a device 1 for mounting in the roof area of a vehicle 20th

First, based on the representations in the Fig. 1 to 4 be addressed to a device 1 for wall mounting.

The device 1 has a parking space 2 and an alternative parking space 4. The parking space 2 is used for storage of a safe ammunition box 3 of a larger type and the alternative parking space 4 for storage protected storage of ammunition box 5 of a smaller type. In the illustrations according to Fig. 1 to 3 There is a smaller ammunition box 5 on the smaller alternative parking space 4. Above the device 1, a larger ammunition box 3 is shown for illustrative purposes, which can be arranged on the parking space 2, wherein either only one ammunition box 3 or ammunition box 5 can be stowed.

The alternative parking space 4 is viewed from above within the contour of the parking space 2 but offset from it in the vertical direction downwards, resulting in a space-saving arrangement.

The parking space 2 is limited by stops 7 and the alternative parking space 4 by stops 6, which between them the actual footprint for the Include ammunition boxes 3, 5 and serve for lateral securing the ammunition boxes 3, 5. The stops 6, 7 are formed by the vertical legs of angular elements 22, the other leg forms the actual footprint on its upper side. The stops 6, 7 are arranged offset from each other in the vertical direction, so that the deeper stops 6 do not protrude into the footprint of the higher-lying parking space 2 into it. The angle-shaped elements 22 form a kind of staircase on both sides of the device 1.

In addition to the angular or L-shaped stops 6, 7 arranged in the area of the footprint, stops 11, 12 can be arranged on a rear wall 10 of the device 1.

As the Fig. 2 to 4 The ammunition box 3 of the first type is larger and is stowed higher in the device 1 than the ammunition box 5 of the second type. Nevertheless, both types of ammunition boxes 3, 5 are reliably secured against slipping by the stops 6, 7 of the parking spaces 2, 4 adapted to the size of the ammunition boxes 3, 5.

For additional transport security can be in the FIGS. 2 to 4 not shown belt for fixing or lashing the ammunition boxes 3, 5 may be provided on the device 1, through which the ammunition boxes 3, 5 can be stored stowed in the device 1 on all sides, as will be explained in more detail in connection with the other embodiments.

A serving to protect against external influences cover 8 is articulated by hinges 9 on the device 1, so that the ammunition box 3, 5 is located in a closed ceiling 8 with a closed storage space. Around To improve the accessibility, the cover 8 extends in the closed state of the device 1 not only on the front side, but also over a part of their side surfaces. This design results in an open lid 8 good accessibility of the ammunition box 3, 5. The lid 8 protects the ammunition boxes 3, 5 against external influences can be locked with a quick release lock, not shown.

The device 1 can be fixed directly to a wall of a vehicle 20 via its rear wall 10 serving as a mounting element. Alternatively, according to the in the FIGS. 2 to 4 shown flanges 14 are attached to the back of the device, with which the device in the region of a side wall on the vehicle 20 is fixed. The in the Fig. 2 to 4 shown device 1 is attached to the undersides of the flanges 14 on the vehicle roof, resulting in a side wall assembly, in which the device 1 projects slightly upwards over the roof.

If the device 1 is fixed directly to a wall of the vehicle 20 via the rear wall 10, the fastening means 21 extend essentially parallel to the parking space 2 or alternative parking space 4. If, however, the device 1 is fixed to the vehicle roof via a flange 14 fastened to the rear wall 10 , The fastening means 21 extend in a direction orthogonal to the parking spaces 2, 4.

The Fig. 5 to 11 show alternative embodiments of devices 1 according to the invention for mounting on the roof of a vehicle 20.

The in the FIGS. 5 to 11 shown devices 1 have a parking space 2 and three alternative parking spaces 4. However, the devices 1 can also have more or fewer alternative parking spaces 4. The devices 1 are, as in the schematic Figures 5 . 10 and 11 shown fixed by fastening means 21 in the roof area of a vehicle 20. The fastening means 21 preferably extend in a direction orthogonal to the parking space 2.

Subsequently, the first in the FIGS. 5 to 9 illustrated embodiment of the device 1 for mounting on the roof of a vehicle explained.

The Fig. 5 schematically shows the basic structure of the device 1. The device 1 has a first parking space 2 for storage-backed recording of ammunition box 3 of the larger type and three alternative parking spaces 4 for storage protected storage of three ammunition boxes 5 of the smaller type.

The alternative parking spaces 4 for the ammunition boxes 5 of the small type are arranged laterally, in particular stepped, offset from one another, resulting in a secure position in two directions for the ammunition boxes 5 of smaller type. Two of the alternative parking spaces 4 protrude beyond the parking space 2 for the ammunition box 3 of the large type. The parking space 2 and the alternative parking spaces 4 are limited by the stops 18, 19. The stops 18 are formed stationary, whereas the stops 19 are detachably formed and can be set at different points of the device 1.

The stationary stops 18 enclose the parking space 2 and at the same time in Fig. 5 right alternative parking space 4. One long side of the fixed stops 18 is formed like a staircase. The stops 19 are arranged on a displaceable stop member 23 which is formed in the manner of a double angle. The stop element 23 may optionally be arranged only on the footprint of the parking space 2 and not on the footprint of an alternative parking space 4. In this case, the alternative parking spaces 4 can be used, cf. this in Fig. 5 Alternatively, the stop element 23 can be arranged only on the surface of at least one alternative parking space 4 and not on the surface of the parking space 2. In this case, the parking space 2 can be used, cf. this in Fig. 5 below drawn stop element 23rd

By displacing the abutment element 23, two configurations of the device 1 can be set, one for receiving ammunition boxes 3 of the first type and a second for receiving ammunition boxes 5 of the second type. A special feature arises for the in Fig. 5 right alternative parking space 4, which uses the stops 18 of the Stellplates 2 and for the in FIG. 5 middle stop 19, which also serves as a stop for the parking space 2 in a corresponding configuration.

Preferably, the displaceable stop member 23 is integrally formed, but it may also be formed from a plurality of individual displaceable attacks.

A first configuration of the device is in the FIGS. 6 and 7 shown while a second configuration in the FIGS. 8 and 9 is shown.

The first configuration serves to accommodate a larger type ammunition box 3 on pitch 2. In this configuration, the displaceable abutment member is 23 fixed in its lower position in the figures on the device 1.

The second configuration serves to accommodate a total of three ammunition boxes 5 of the second type on the corresponding alternative parking spaces 4. In this configuration, the displaceable stop element 23 is secured to the device 1 in the upper position in the figures.

The displaceable stop member 23 is, as in the FIGS. 6 to 9 to see, in the form of a staircase, in particular horizontal staircase, formed. The staircase has one level less than on, as alternative parking 4 are available. In another embodiment, however, the displaceable stop element 23 may also have exactly the same number of steps as alternative parking spaces 4 are present. The displaceable stop member 23 is held by orthogonal to the parking space 2 extending fastener 24 in its position.

In the FIGS. 6 to 9 the device has a number of alternative parking spaces 4 corresponding number of straps 15, 16, 17, with which each ammunition box 5 are lashed to one of the alternative parking 4. The straps 15, 16, 17 can also serve individually or together for lashing an ammunition box 3 on the parking space 2. According to an alternative embodiment, on a device 1, only one, extending transversely to the straps 15, 16, 17 shown in the figures belt for lashing all parked on the alternative parking spaces 4 ammunition box 5 and the parked on the parking space 2 or ammunition box 3 serve. Furthermore, the device 1 may have a cover 8 for protecting the ammunition boxes 3, 5 in the device 1.

The 10 and 11 schematically show further embodiments of a device 1, which the execution in the FIGS. 5 to 9 are similar, but differ from this in that all stops 18 are formed stationary.

Both devices 1 come out without a displaceable stop 19, resulting in a reduced set-up effort. The ammunition box 3 of the first or, alternatively, three ammunition boxes 5 of the second type can be fixed in position only with stationary stops 18. The stationary stops 18 are arranged around the parking space 2 and the alternative parking space 4 around and formed on two opposite sides like a staircase.

At the in Fig. 10 shown device 1, the alternative parking spaces 4 are each laterally slightly offset, arranged in the manner of a rising staircase. In Fig. 11 the alternative parking spaces 4, however, arranged podium-like, with only the average alternative parking space 4 is arranged laterally offset from the outer alternative parking spaces 4.

The devices 1 shown and described above allow a flexible and easy mission-specific stowage of ammunition boxes 3, 5 or - containers with very little setup effort.

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Claims (12)

1. Apparatus for stowing ammunition boxes (3, 5), having a set-down location (2) for accommodating a first type of ammunition box (3) in a positionally secured manner and at least one alternative set-down location (4) for accommodating a second type of ammunition box (5) in a positionally secured manner, wherein the set-down location (2) and the alternative set-down location (4) overlap, at least in part, and it is possible to use optionally either the set-down location (2) or the alternative set-down location (4), wherein the set-down location (2) and/or the alternative set-down location (4) has stops (6, 7, 18, 19) for securing the position of an ammunition box (3, 5),
   wherein the stops of the set-down location (2) and of the alternative set-down location (4) are offset in relation to one another in a step-like manner,
   characterized
   in that the alternative set-down location (4) is offset in the vertically downward direction in relation to the set-down location (2).
2. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a strap (15, 16, 17) for tying down the ammunition boxes (3, 5) optionally either at the set-down location (2) or the alternative set-down location (4).
3. Apparatus according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the apparatus (1) can be secured on a vehicle (20) in a releasable manner via fastening means (21), wherein the fastening means (21) extend parallel or orthogonally to the set-down surfaces of the set-down location (2) and of the alternative set-down location (4).
4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a cover (8) for protecting the ammunition box (3, 5) against external influences.
5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the alternative set-down location (4) is arranged within the set-down location (2).
6. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stops (6, 7, 18, 19) of the alternative set-down location (4) are arranged at a lower level than those of the set-down location (2).
7. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the set-down location (2) and the alternative set-down location (4) are arranged symmetrically in relation to a common plane of symmetry.
8. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a rear wall (10) designed in the manner of a fastening flange.
9. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the same strap (15, 16, 17) can be used to secure both an ammunition box (3) at the set-down location (4) and an ammunition box (5) at the alternative set-down location (4).
10. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one alternative set-down location (4) projects, in part, laterally beyond the set-down location (2).
11. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of alternative set-down locations (4), preferably two, three, four or five, are offset laterally in relation to the set-down location (2).
12. Vehicle, in particular a military vehicle, characterized by an apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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