EP3853547B1 - Protected gunner optics - Google Patents

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EP3853547B1
EP3853547B1 EP19756358.8A EP19756358A EP3853547B1 EP 3853547 B1 EP3853547 B1 EP 3853547B1 EP 19756358 A EP19756358 A EP 19756358A EP 3853547 B1 EP3853547 B1 EP 3853547B1
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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
    • F41H5/26—Peepholes; Windows; Loopholes
    • F41H5/266—Periscopes for fighting or armoured vehicles
    • 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
    • F41H5/00—Armour; Armour plates
    • F41H5/26—Peepholes; Windows; Loopholes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/22—Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
    • 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
    • F41H5/26—Peepholes; Windows; Loopholes
    • F41H5/263—Mounting of transparent armoured panels, e.g. bulletproof windows on vehicles

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  • the present invention relates to gunner optics, such as those used in particular on military vehicles.
  • the gunner's optics act as a visual aid to the targeted target.
  • the target can thus be detected precisely, for example to aim a weapon at it.
  • gunner's optics not only mean the device for aiming a weapon, but also the device for guiding the vehicle, the so-called commander's optics.
  • Gunner optics that are provided with protective elements are known from the prior art. These can completely close off gunner optics. However, this also blocks the line of sight of the optics, so that they remain inoperable.
  • protective elements are, for example, from DE 10 2013 100 331 A1 or the EP 2 195 600 B1 known.
  • the problem arises that if the gunner's optics are functional, they are at least partially unprotected and can therefore be disabled by a hit, as mentioned above. Alternatively, the optics are protected, but not functional.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a gunner's optics which can be protected by at least one protective element.
  • This protective element should influence the function of the gunner's optics as little as possible, so that the gunner's optics are protected but functional.
  • a gunner's optics which has a housing and at least one opening in the housing. At least one optic is then arranged in the housing in such a way that the guideline of the optic runs through the opening.
  • the proposed housing protects the gunner's optics at least partially.
  • the housing can be designed to be protected against ballistic effects; only the optics that create the line of sight remain unprotected through the opening.
  • At least one protective element is now provided, which is at least partially transparent. Furthermore, according to the invention, the transparent area of the protective element is reinforced so that it can also withstand ballistic effects. For this purpose, it is suggested, for example, to use bulletproof glass.
  • the protective element can now be arranged so that it is at least partially in the opening and thus protects it. In this position, the protective element at least partially completes the protection of the housing. The line of sight of the optics then runs through the transparent area of the protective element.
  • gunner optics are now designed for very high resolution performance and high light sensitivity. For this reason, the number of elements in the optical path is minimized and the elements are highly compensated.
  • the usage profile of armored personnel carriers in particular contains applications in which the high resolution performance is not necessary at all due to the short distance to the target.
  • These use cases are taking targets (close combat, a few 100 meters) and use in urban areas.
  • the threat from small-caliber fire increases significantly.
  • the invention proposes that the protective element can be transferred from a protective position to a rest position and vice versa.
  • the protective element is at least partially arranged in the opening of the housing in its aforementioned protective position. In this protective position, the above-mentioned protective effect can be exerted on the gunner's optics.
  • the protective element can also be arranged outside the opening corresponds to the aforementioned rest position. In this rest position, the protective element does not fulfill its aforementioned protective function, but because it is not arranged in the line of sight of the optics, it does not reduce the optical performance of the gunner's optics.
  • the protective element can be arranged at an edge of the opening or outside or as part of the housing.
  • the transparent areas of the protective element in such a way that they are in the line of sight of the optics in their protective position. Since gunner optics can have several optics, the protective element can also be designed with several transparent areas in order not to obscure any lines of sight in the protective position. All transparent areas of the protective element should therefore be positioned in the protective position so that they are each arranged in a line of sight of the optics.
  • each protective element only has one transparent area.
  • a protective element is then provided for each optic used.
  • a protective element can also be provided which has a large transparent area, which can then be arranged in all lines of sight of the optics.
  • the transfer of the protective element from the protective position to the rest position and vice versa is carried out by a motor; an electric motor is preferably proposed for this purpose.
  • the transfer of the protective element into the various positions can also be done hydraulically or pneumatically. Finally, manual transfer is also possible.
  • the gunner's optics can have multiple optics, for example for different wavelengths.
  • Gunner optics can also include additional detectors.
  • Such detectors can be laser units, for example for distance measurement, but various other sensors such as proximity sensors, magnetic sensors, metal detectors, etc. can also be integrated into the gunner's optics.
  • these additional detectors can also be protected by the protective element, such that the protective element is also positioned in the areas of the opening in which these detectors are arranged. Depending on the type of detector, these must then also be arranged in a transparent area in the protective element in its protective position or in an area of the protective element in which the protective element is equipped with a material that largely maintains the function of the detector.
  • the gunner's optics be equipped with shot detection means. These shot detection means do not necessarily have to be present in the gunner's optics. Networking with appropriate shot detection means can also take place.
  • the shot detection means can be used to determine when a ballistic threat to the gunner's optics occurs. In this case, appropriate signals can be used to generate a warning, whereupon a corresponding operator can then move the protective element into its protective position.
  • the protective element is automatically transferred to its protective position when a threat has been detected by the aforementioned shot detection means.
  • the protective element is automatically transferred from a rest position to its protective position by motor when a threat is detected.
  • the aforementioned automatic transfer to the protective position reduces the likelihood of the gunner's optics failing due to a ballistic threat.
  • the gunner optics according to the invention are designed such that the optics located therein are arranged in the housing so that they can be rotated and/or pivoted. This means that the optics can cover a larger area than optics that are arranged in a fixed position in the housing.
  • the housing includes at least one viewing window through which the lines of sight of the optics in the gunner's optics can run.
  • Viewing windows have the advantage that they protect the optics from dirt and dust, although the viewing windows alone do not provide any protection against ballistic threats.
  • the transparent areas of the protective element must then be designed in such a way that they correspond to the viewing windows in order not to obscure any lines of sight.
  • the proposed gunner optics are preferably used in vehicles, especially in military vehicles.
  • the gunner optics can be arranged in the chassis of the vehicle or in the turret of the vehicle. So that the largest possible field of vision can be covered, it is further proposed to preferably arrange the gunner's optics rotatably and/or pivotably on or in the chassis or the turret.
  • the gunner optics according to the invention can be installed on vehicles. This means that it is placed on the chassis or tower and protrudes from it. However, it can also be integrated into the chassis or tower, so that for the most part only the opening protrudes from the chassis or tower.
  • the protective element In order to transfer the protective element according to the invention from its rest position to the protective position or vice versa, the protective element can be pivoted, rotated or moved. When pivoting, it is pivoted from outside the housing in front of the opening of the gunner's optics housing. It is also possible to bring about the position transfer by moving the protective element horizontally or vertically. Finally, it is also conceivable to transfer the different positions using a rotary movement.
  • Figure 1 shows a gunner optics according to the invention with a housing 1.
  • the housing does not completely enclose the gunner optics, so that an opening 6 is provided in the housing 1.
  • At least one optic 4 in the gunner's optics which is arranged so that the line of sight of the optics 4 runs through the opening 6.
  • a protective element 7 is now provided, which is at least partially transparent.
  • This protective element 7 can now be transferred from a protective position to a rest position and vice versa. In the drawing, this happens in that the protective element 7 is moved vertically upwards from a drawn rest position, so that the protective element 7 is then at least partially arranged in the opening 6.
  • the protective element 7 is designed so that it is either completely transparent or partially. In the embodiment of partial transparency, the protective element has transparent areas that are so disordered that no line of sight of the optics 4 is obscured.
  • the optics 4 can be arranged so that they are movably mounted in the housing 1 and so the course of the line of sight is shifted by the change in position of the optics 4.
  • the transparent areas of the protective element 7 must be designed in such a way that none of the possible lines of sight of the optics 4 are obscured.
  • the transfer of the protective element 7 from the rest position to the protective position and vice versa can be done manually or by motor.
  • motorized transfer it is suggested to use an electric motor or a hydraulic or pneumatic drive.
  • a lever or gear that is operated manually could be provided for manual position transfer.
  • the protective element 7 is designed in such a way that it can withstand ballistic impacts. This also includes the transparent areas of the protective element 7. For this purpose, it is proposed that the protective element 7 be made of bulletproof glass. But other transparent materials are also possible if they can withstand ballistic impacts.
  • the gunner optics according to the invention can include further detectors 5 in the housing 1. If these also require a line of sight or optical line, the transparent areas of the protective elements 7 will also be arranged in the protective position in such a way that they do not obscure the line of sight or optical line of the additional detectors.
  • Additional shot detection means are not shown because they do not have to be arranged in the area of the gunner's optics. They can be networked with the gunner's optics. These shot detection means are capable of detecting ballistic threats and, if necessary, issuing signals so that protective measures can be initiated. Protective measures then also include moving the protective element 7 into the protective position.
  • the transfer to the protective position can take place automatically after threats have been detected by the shot detection means.
  • FIG. 1 You can see two viewing windows 2.3. Behind it is the optics 4 arranged.
  • the optics 4 can be pivoted or rotated and projects its lines of sight through these viewing windows 2,3.
  • the viewing windows 2,3 have the function of ensuring additional protection, namely from dirt and dust. These viewing windows are fixed in position and completely transparent.
  • the gunner optics shown are preferably used on a vehicle, in particular a military vehicle.
  • the gunner's optics can be arranged on or in the chassis or turret of the vehicle. In order to cover the largest possible field of vision, it is proposed to arrange the gunner's optics so that they can be rotated and/or pivoted.
  • the present invention is not limited to the aforementioned features. Rather, further embodiments are conceivable.
  • Several protective elements could be provided, which can be positioned in front of different viewing windows.
  • the protective element can be arranged at an edge of the opening in its rest position.
  • the protective element can also be arranged outside the housing in its rest position.
  • the protective element is then transferred back and forth between its positions by twisting or pivoting or moving. A combination of these position transfers is also possible.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Richtschützenoptik, wie sie insbesondere auf militärischen Fahrzeugen verwendet werden. Die Richtschützenoptik fungiert als eine Sichthilfe zum anvisierten Ziel. Das Ziel kann damit genau detektiert werden, um beispielsweise eine Waffe darauf auszurichten.The present invention relates to gunner optics, such as those used in particular on military vehicles. The gunner's optics act as a visual aid to the targeted target. The target can thus be detected precisely, for example to aim a weapon at it.

Da somit die Richtschützenoptik ein sensibles Element beim Anvisieren eines Zieles in einer Kampfsituation darstellt, ist es notwendig, diese zu schützen.Since the gunner's optics represent a sensitive element when aiming at a target in a combat situation, it is necessary to protect them.

Im Rahmen der Panzerabwehr wird grundsätzlich gelehrt, gepanzerte Kräfte, beispielsweise militärische Fahrzeuge dahingehend zu blenden, dass die Richtschützenoptik des zu bekämpfenden Fahrzeugs derart zerstört wird, dass ein Aufnehmen oder Fortsetzen des Feuerkampfes aufgrund ausgefallener und/oder zerstörter Richtschützenoptik nicht mehr möglich ist.In the context of anti-tank defense, it is generally taught to blind armored forces, for example military vehicles, in such a way that the gunner's optics of the vehicle to be attacked are destroyed in such a way that it is no longer possible to start or continue the fire fight due to the failed and/or destroyed gunner's optics.

Die Verfügbarkeit von Luftzerlegemunition (Airburst) im Groß- und Mittelkaliberbereich hat diese Bedrohung für militärische Fahrzeuge verschärft, da nun Subprojektile in großer Anzahl und Dichte schnell zur Wirkung gebracht werden können, sodass die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass eine Optik getroffen wird, deutlich vergrößert ist.The availability of large- and medium-caliber airburst munitions has increased this threat to military vehicles, as subprojectiles can now be deployed quickly in large numbers and densities, significantly increasing the likelihood of an optic being hit.

Moderne Richtschützenoptiken weisen aufgrund der hohen Anforderungen an Auflösung und Lichtempfindlichkeit sensible optische Pfade und aufwändige Stabilisierungssysteme auf, sodass meist bereits der Treffer eines einzelnen Subprojektils genügt, um ein Totalausfall der Betroffenen Optik zu erreichen.Due to the high requirements for resolution and light sensitivity, modern gunner optics have sensitive optical paths and complex stabilization systems, so that the hit of a single sub-projectile is usually enough to cause total failure of the affected optics.

In diesem Zusammenhang wird unter Richtschützenoptik nicht nur die Vorrichtung zum Richten einer Waffe verstanden, sondern auch die Vorrichtung zum Führen des Fahrzeuges, die sogenannte Kommandantenoptik.In this context, gunner's optics not only mean the device for aiming a weapon, but also the device for guiding the vehicle, the so-called commander's optics.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind dazu Richtschützenoptiken bekannt, die mit Schutzelementen versehen sind. Diese können Richtschützenoptiken komplett verschließen. Damit wird jedoch gleichzeitig die Sichtlinie der Optik versperrt, sodass diese funktionslos bleibt. Solche Schutzelemente sind beispielsweise aus der DE 10 2013 100 331 A1 oder der EP 2 195 600 B1 bekannt.Gunner optics that are provided with protective elements are known from the prior art. These can completely close off gunner optics. However, this also blocks the line of sight of the optics, so that they remain inoperable. Such protective elements are, for example, from DE 10 2013 100 331 A1 or the EP 2 195 600 B1 known.

In dieser Ausführungsform stellt sich das Problem, dass bei Funktionsfähigkeit der Richtschützenoptik diese zumindest bereichsweise ungeschützt ist und somit durch einen Treffer, wie vorgenannt, außer Kraft gesetzt werden kann. Alternativ ist die Optik geschützt, allerdings funktionslos.In this embodiment, the problem arises that if the gunner's optics are functional, they are at least partially unprotected and can therefore be disabled by a hit, as mentioned above. Alternatively, the optics are protected, but not functional.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Richtschützenoptik aufzuzeigen, welche durch mindestens ein Schutzelement geschützt werden kann. Dieses Schutzelement soll die Funktion der Richtschützenoptik möglichst wenig beeinflussen, so dass die Richtschützenoptik geschützt, aber funktionsfähig ist.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a gunner's optics which can be protected by at least one protective element. This protective element should influence the function of the gunner's optics as little as possible, so that the gunner's optics are protected but functional.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des vorliegenden Hauptanspruchs gelöst. Vorgeschlagen wird demnach eine Richtschützenoptik, welche ein Gehäuse aufweist und mindestens eine Öffnung im Gehäuse. Mindestens eine Optik ist dann im Gehäuse angeordnet, und zwar so, dass die Richtlinie der Optik durch die Öffnung verläuft. Durch das vorgeschlagene Gehäuse ist die Richtschützenoptik zumindest teilweise geschützt. Das Gehäuse kann dazu gegen ballistische Einwirkung geschützt aufgebaut sein, lediglich die Optik, welche die Sichtlinie erzeugt, bleibt durch die Öffnung ungeschützt.This task is solved with the features of the present main claim. What is therefore proposed is a gunner's optics which has a housing and at least one opening in the housing. At least one optic is then arranged in the housing in such a way that the guideline of the optic runs through the opening. The proposed housing protects the gunner's optics at least partially. For this purpose, the housing can be designed to be protected against ballistic effects; only the optics that create the line of sight remain unprotected through the opening.

Erfindungsgemäß ist nun mindestens ein Schutzelement vorgesehen, welches zumindest teilweise transparent ausgeführt ist. Weiterhin erfindungsgemäß ist der transparente Bereich des Schutzelements verstärkt ausgeführt, sodass er auch ballistischen Einwirkungen standhalten kann. Hierzu wird beispielsweise vorgeschlagen, Panzerglas zu verwenden.According to the invention, at least one protective element is now provided, which is at least partially transparent. Furthermore, according to the invention, the transparent area of the protective element is reinforced so that it can also withstand ballistic effects. For this purpose, it is suggested, for example, to use bulletproof glass.

Das Schutzelement kann nun so angeordnet werden, dass es sich zumindest teilweise in der Öffnung befindet und diese somit schützten. Zumindest teilweise vervollständigt das Schutzelement in dieser Position den Schutz des Gehäuses. Die Sichtlinie der Optik läuft dann durch den transparenten Bereich des Schutzelements.The protective element can now be arranged so that it is at least partially in the opening and thus protects it. In this position, the protective element at least partially completes the protection of the housing. The line of sight of the optics then runs through the transparent area of the protective element.

Durch ein derartig gestaltetes Schutzelement ist es möglich, Richtschützenoptiken vor ballistischen Bedrohungen zu schützen und trotzdem funktionsfähig zu halten. Der transparente Bereich führt dabei, je nach verwendetem Material, zu geringfügigen optischen Leistungseinbußen der Optik.With a protective element designed in this way, it is possible to protect gunner optics from ballistic threats and still keep them functional. Depending on the material used, the transparent area leads to a slight loss of optical performance of the optics.

Um die Forderungen nach Aufklärungs-, Identifikations- und Zielaufnahmeleistung über mehrere 1000 Meter zu erreichen, sind heute Richtschützenoptiken auf sehr hohe Auflösungsleistung und hohe Lichtempfindlichkeit ausgelegt. Aus diesem Grunde wird die Anzahl der Elemente im optischen Pfad minimiert und die Elemente sind hoch vergütet.In order to meet the requirements for reconnaissance, identification and target acquisition performance over several 1000 meters, gunner optics are now designed for very high resolution performance and high light sensitivity. For this reason, the number of elements in the optical path is minimized and the elements are highly compensated.

Gleichzeitig sind jedoch insbesondere im Nutzungsprofil von Schützenpanzern Anwendungsfälle enthalten, in denen die hohen Auflösungsleistungen aufgrund der geringen Entfernung zum Ziel gar nicht erforderlich sind. Diese Anwendungsfälle sind das Nehmen von Zielen (Close Combat, wenige 100 Meter) und der Einsatz im urbanen Gebiet. Dazu kommt, dass in diesen Szenarien die Bedrohung durch Wirkung von Kleinkaliber (Sturmgewehr- und Maschinengewehrfeuer) deutlich zunimmt.At the same time, however, the usage profile of armored personnel carriers in particular contains applications in which the high resolution performance is not necessary at all due to the short distance to the target. These use cases are taking targets (close combat, a few 100 meters) and use in urban areas. In addition, in these scenarios the threat from small-caliber fire (assault rifle and machine gun fire) increases significantly.

Aus diesem Grunde sind häufig die mit der Optik zu erzielenden Genauigkeiten überhaupt nicht erforderlich, sodass geringfügige Einbußen in der optischen Leistungsfähigkeit vernachlässigt werden können.For this reason, the accuracies that can be achieved with the optics are often not necessary at all, so that minor losses in optical performance can be ignored.

Um jedoch auch die volle Leistungsfähigkeit über eine weite Entfernung zu ermöglichen, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass das Schutzelement von einer Schutzposition in eine Ruheposition und umgekehrt überführt werden kann. Das bedeutet, dass das Schutzelement in seiner vorgenannten Schutzposition zumindest teilweise in der Öffnung des Gehäuses angeordnet ist. In dieser Schutzposition kann die oben genannte Schutzwirkung auf die Richtschützenoptik ausgeübt werden.However, in order to enable full performance over a long distance, the invention proposes that the protective element can be transferred from a protective position to a rest position and vice versa. This means that the protective element is at least partially arranged in the opening of the housing in its aforementioned protective position. In this protective position, the above-mentioned protective effect can be exerted on the gunner's optics.

Ebenso kann das Schutzelement jedoch auch außerhalb der Öffnung angeordnet werden, was der vorgenannten Ruheposition entspricht. In dieser Ruheposition erfüllt das Schutzelement seiner vorgenannten Schutzfunktion nicht, vermindert aber dadurch, dass es nicht in der Sichtlinie der Optik angeordnet ist auch nicht die optische Leistung der Richtschützenoptik. Das Schutzelement kann dazu an einem Rand der Öffnung angeordnet werden oder außerhalb bzw. als Teil des Gehäuses.However, the protective element can also be arranged outside the opening corresponds to the aforementioned rest position. In this rest position, the protective element does not fulfill its aforementioned protective function, but because it is not arranged in the line of sight of the optics, it does not reduce the optical performance of the gunner's optics. For this purpose, the protective element can be arranged at an edge of the opening or outside or as part of the housing.

Somit kann durch das Überführen von Schutzposition in Ruheposition und umgekehrt je nach Anwendungsfall ein Schutz zu den vorgenannten Konditionen der Richtschützenoptik gewährleistet sein oder die volle optische Leistungs der Richtschützenoptik genutzt werden.Thus, by transferring the protective position to the rest position and vice versa, depending on the application, protection can be guaranteed under the aforementioned conditions of the gunner's optics or the full optical performance of the gunner's optics can be used.

Es wird vorgeschlagen, die transparenten Bereiche des Schutzelements derart anzuordnen, dass sie sich in ihrer Schutzposition in der Sichtlinie der Optik befinden. Da Richtschützenoptiken mehrere Optiken aufweisen können, kann das Schutzelement ebenfalls mit mehreren transparenten Bereichen ausgeführt sein, um in der Schutzposition keine Sichtlinien zu verdecken. Es sollten damit alle transparenten Bereiche des Schutzelements in der Schutzposition so positioniert sein, dass sie jeweils in einer Sichtlinie der Optiken angeordnet sind.It is proposed to arrange the transparent areas of the protective element in such a way that they are in the line of sight of the optics in their protective position. Since gunner optics can have several optics, the protective element can also be designed with several transparent areas in order not to obscure any lines of sight in the protective position. All transparent areas of the protective element should therefore be positioned in the protective position so that they are each arranged in a line of sight of the optics.

Ebenso sind Ausführungsformen mit mehreren Schutzelementen möglich, wobei dann jedes Schutzelement nur einen transparenten Bereich aufweist. In dieser Ausführungsform ist dann ein Schutzelement für jede verwendete Optik vorgesehen. Zuletzt kann auch ein Schutzelement vorgesehen sein, der einen großen transparenten Bereich aufweist, welches dann in allen Sichtlinien der Optiken angeordnet werden kann.Embodiments with several protective elements are also possible, in which case each protective element only has one transparent area. In this embodiment, a protective element is then provided for each optic used. Finally, a protective element can also be provided which has a large transparent area, which can then be arranged in all lines of sight of the optics.

Bevorzugter Weise wird das Überführen des Schutzelements von der Schutzposition in die Ruheposition und umgekehrt motorisch ausgeführt, bevorzugter Weise wird dazu ein Elektromotor vorgeschlagen. Die Überführung des Schutzelements in die verschiedenen Positionen kann jedoch auch hydraulisch oder pneumatisch geschehen. Zuletzt ist auch eine manuelle Überführung möglich.Preferably, the transfer of the protective element from the protective position to the rest position and vice versa is carried out by a motor; an electric motor is preferably proposed for this purpose. However, the transfer of the protective element into the various positions can also be done hydraulically or pneumatically. Finally, manual transfer is also possible.

Wie bereits beschrieben, kann die Richtschützenoptik mehrere Optiken aufweisen, beispielsweise für verschiedene Wellenlängen. Weiterhin können Richtschützenoptiken zusätzliche Detektoren umfassen. Solche Detektoren können Lasereinheiten sein, bspw. zur Entfernungsmessung, aber auch verschiedenartige andere Sensoren wie Näherungssensoren, magnetische Sensoren, Metalldetektoren, usw. können in der Richtschützenoptik integriert sein. Um auch diese vor Ausfällen zu schützen, können diese zusätzlichen Detektoren ebenfalls durch das Schutzelement geschützt werden, derart, dass das Schutzelement auch in den Bereichen der Öffnung positioniert wird, in denen diese Detektoren angeordnet sind. Je nach Art des Detektors müssen diese dann ebenfalls in einem transparenten Bereich im Schutzelement in seiner Schutzposition angeordnet werden oder in einem Bereich des Schutzelements, in welchem das Schutzelement mit einem Material ausgestattet ist, dass die Funktion des Detektors weitgehend erhalten bleibt.As already described, the gunner's optics can have multiple optics, for example for different wavelengths. Gunner optics can also include additional detectors. Such detectors can be laser units, for example for distance measurement, but various other sensors such as proximity sensors, magnetic sensors, metal detectors, etc. can also be integrated into the gunner's optics. To also do this To protect against failures, these additional detectors can also be protected by the protective element, such that the protective element is also positioned in the areas of the opening in which these detectors are arranged. Depending on the type of detector, these must then also be arranged in a transparent area in the protective element in its protective position or in an area of the protective element in which the protective element is equipped with a material that largely maintains the function of the detector.

In einer weiteren, bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Richtschützenoptik mit Schussdetektionsmitteln ausgestattet ist. Diese Schussdetektionsmittel müssen nicht zwingend in der Richtschützenoptik vorhanden sein. Es kann auch eine Vernetzung mit entsprechenden Schussdetektionsmitteln geschehen.In a further, preferred embodiment, it is proposed that the gunner's optics be equipped with shot detection means. These shot detection means do not necessarily have to be present in the gunner's optics. Networking with appropriate shot detection means can also take place.

Mittels der Schussdetektionsmittel kann festgestellt werden, wann eine ballistische Bedrohung für die Richtschützenoptik auftritt. In diesem Fall kann durch entsprechende Signale ein Warnhinweis erzeugt werden, woraufhin ein entsprechender Bediener dann das Schutzelement in seine Schutzposition überführen kann.The shot detection means can be used to determine when a ballistic threat to the gunner's optics occurs. In this case, appropriate signals can be used to generate a warning, whereupon a corresponding operator can then move the protective element into its protective position.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, dass das Schutzelement automatisch in seine Schutzposition überführt wird, wenn durch die vorgenannten Schussdetektionsmittel eine Bedrohung festgestellt wurde. Hierzu wird durch die Verbindung bzw. Vernetzung der Schussdetektionsmittel mit der motorischen Positionsüberführung des Schutzelements, automatisch bei erkannter Bedrohung das Schutzelement aus einer Ruheposition motorisch in seine Schutzposition überführt.In a further preferred embodiment, it is proposed that the protective element is automatically transferred to its protective position when a threat has been detected by the aforementioned shot detection means. For this purpose, by connecting or networking the shot detection means with the motorized position transfer of the protective element, the protective element is automatically transferred from a rest position to its protective position by motor when a threat is detected.

Durch die vorgenannte automatische Überführung in die Schutzposition wird die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Ausfalls der Richtschützenoptik durch ballistische Bedrohung verringert.The aforementioned automatic transfer to the protective position reduces the likelihood of the gunner's optics failing due to a ballistic threat.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die erfindungsgemäße Richtschützenoptik so gestaltet, dass die darin befindlichen Optiken im Gehäuse drehbar und oder verschwenkbar angeordnet sind. Somit können die Optiken einen größeren Bereich abdecken als im Gehäuse positionsfest angeordnete Optiken.In a further preferred embodiment, the gunner optics according to the invention are designed such that the optics located therein are arranged in the housing so that they can be rotated and/or pivoted. This means that the optics can cover a larger area than optics that are arranged in a fixed position in the housing.

Weiterhin wird optional vorgeschlagen, dass das Gehäuse mindestens ein Sichtfenster umfasst, durch welches die Sichtlinien der Optiken in der Richtschützenoptik verlaufen können. Sichtfenster haben den Vorteil, dass dadurch die Optiken vor Dreck und Staub geschützt werden, wobei die Sichtfenster alleine keinen Schutz gegen ballistische Bedrohungen bewirken.Furthermore, it is optionally proposed that the housing includes at least one viewing window through which the lines of sight of the optics in the gunner's optics can run. Viewing windows have the advantage that they protect the optics from dirt and dust, although the viewing windows alone do not provide any protection against ballistic threats.

Bei den Ausführungsformen mit den Sichtfenstern müssen dann die transparenten Bereiche des Schutzelements so gestaltet sein, dass diese mit den Sichtfenstern übereinstimmen, um keine Sichtlinien zu verdecken.In the embodiments with the viewing windows, the transparent areas of the protective element must then be designed in such a way that they correspond to the viewing windows in order not to obscure any lines of sight.

Bevorzugt wird die vorgeschlagene Richtschützenoptik in Fahrzeugen eingesetzt, insbesondere in militärischen Fahrzeugen. Dazu können die Richtschützenoptiken im Chassis des Fahrzeugs angeordnet sein oder in dem Turm des Fahrzeugs. Damit ein möglichst großes Sichtfeld abgedeckt werden kann, wird weiterhin vorgeschlagen, bevorzugter Weise die Richtschützenoptik drehbar und/oder schwenkbar auf oder in dem Chassis bzw. dem Turm anzuordnen.The proposed gunner optics are preferably used in vehicles, especially in military vehicles. For this purpose, the gunner optics can be arranged in the chassis of the vehicle or in the turret of the vehicle. So that the largest possible field of vision can be covered, it is further proposed to preferably arrange the gunner's optics rotatably and/or pivotably on or in the chassis or the turret.

Die erfindungsgemäße Richtschützenoptik kann auf Fahrzeugen verbaut werden. Das bedeutet, dass sie auf dem Chassis bzw. den Turm aufgesetzt wird und aus diesem herausragt. Ebenso kann sie jedoch auch in dem Chassis bzw. Turm integriert werden, sodass größtenteils nur die Öffnung aus dem Chassis bzw. dem Turm herausragt.The gunner optics according to the invention can be installed on vehicles. This means that it is placed on the chassis or tower and protrudes from it. However, it can also be integrated into the chassis or tower, so that for the most part only the opening protrudes from the chassis or tower.

Um das Schutzelement erfindungsgemäß von seiner Ruheposition in die Schutzposition zu überführen bzw. umgekehrt kann das Schutzelement verschwenkt werden, gedreht oder verfahren werden. Bei Verschwenkung wird es von außerhalb des Gehäuses vor die Öffnung des Gehäuses der Richtschützenoptik geschwenkt. Ebenso ist es möglich, durch horizontales oder vertikales Verfahren des Schutzelements die Positionsüberführung herbeizuführen. Zuletzt ist auch die Überführung der verschiedenen Positionen durch eine Drehbewegung denkbar.In order to transfer the protective element according to the invention from its rest position to the protective position or vice versa, the protective element can be pivoted, rotated or moved. When pivoting, it is pivoted from outside the housing in front of the opening of the gunner's optics housing. It is also possible to bring about the position transfer by moving the protective element horizontally or vertically. Finally, it is also conceivable to transfer the different positions using a rotary movement.

Weitere Merkmale ergeben sich aus der beigefügten Zeichnung.Further features can be found in the attached drawing.

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Figur 1:
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Richtschützenoptik.
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Figure 1:
a perspective view of a gunner optics according to the invention.

Figur 1 zeigt ein erfindungsgemäße Richtschützenoptik mit einem Gehäuse 1. Das Gehäuse umschließt die Richtschützenoptik nicht vollständig, sodass eine Öffnung 6 im Gehäuse 1 vorgesehen ist. Figure 1 shows a gunner optics according to the invention with a housing 1. The housing does not completely enclose the gunner optics, so that an opening 6 is provided in the housing 1.

In der Richtschützenoptik befindlich ist mindestens eine Optik 4, wobei diese so angeordnet ist, dass die Sichtlinie der Optik 4 durch die Öffnung 6 verläuft.There is at least one optic 4 in the gunner's optics, which is arranged so that the line of sight of the optics 4 runs through the opening 6.

Erfindungsgemäß wird nun ein Schutzelement 7 vorgesehen, welches zumindest teilweise transparent ausgeführt ist. Dieses Schutzelement 7 kann nun von einer Schutzposition in einer Ruheposition und umgekehrt überführt werden. In der Zeichnung geschieht das dadurch, dass das Schutzelement 7 aus einer gezeichneten Ruheposition vertikal nach oben verfahren wird, sodass das Schutzelement 7 dann zumindest teilweise in der Öffnung 6 angeordnet ist.According to the invention, a protective element 7 is now provided, which is at least partially transparent. This protective element 7 can now be transferred from a protective position to a rest position and vice versa. In the drawing, this happens in that the protective element 7 is moved vertically upwards from a drawn rest position, so that the protective element 7 is then at least partially arranged in the opening 6.

Das Schutzelement 7 so gestaltet, dass es entweder vollständig transparent ausgeführt ist oder teilweise. In der Ausführungsform der teilweisen Transparenz, weist das Schutzelement transparente Bereiche auf, die so ungeordnet sind, dass keine Sichtlinie der Optik 4 verdeckt wird. Die Optik 4 kann so angeordnet sein, dass sie beweglich im Gehäuse 1 gelagert ist und so der Verlauf der Sichtlinie durch die Positionsänderung der Optik 4 verlagert wird. Die transparenten Bereiche des Schutzelements 7 müssen so gestaltet sein, dass keiner der möglichen Sichtlinien der Optik 4 verdeckt werden.The protective element 7 is designed so that it is either completely transparent or partially. In the embodiment of partial transparency, the protective element has transparent areas that are so disordered that no line of sight of the optics 4 is obscured. The optics 4 can be arranged so that they are movably mounted in the housing 1 and so the course of the line of sight is shifted by the change in position of the optics 4. The transparent areas of the protective element 7 must be designed in such a way that none of the possible lines of sight of the optics 4 are obscured.

Das Überführen des Schutzelements 7 von der Ruheposition in die Schutzposition und umgekehrt kann manuell oder motorisch geschehen. In der motorischen Überführung wird dazu vorgeschlagen, einen Elektromotor bzw. einen hydraulischen oder pneumatischen Antrieb zu verwenden. Zur manuellen Positionsüberführung könnte ein Hebel oder Getriebe, welches manuell betätigt wird vorgesehen sein.The transfer of the protective element 7 from the rest position to the protective position and vice versa can be done manually or by motor. In the motorized transfer, it is suggested to use an electric motor or a hydraulic or pneumatic drive. A lever or gear that is operated manually could be provided for manual position transfer.

Das Schutzelement 7 ist derart gestaltet, dass es ballistischen Einwirkungen standhalten kann. Dazu zählen auch die transparenten Bereiche des Schutzelements 7. Hierzu wird vorgeschlagen, dass Schutzelement 7 aus Panzerglas zu gestalten. Aber auch andere transparente Materialien sind möglich, wenn sie ballistischen Einwirkungen standhalten können.The protective element 7 is designed in such a way that it can withstand ballistic impacts. This also includes the transparent areas of the protective element 7. For this purpose, it is proposed that the protective element 7 be made of bulletproof glass. But other transparent materials are also possible if they can withstand ballistic impacts.

Die erfindungsgemäße Richtschützenoptik kann im Gehäuse 1 weitere Detektoren 5 umfassen. Sofern diese ebenfalls eine Sichtlinie bzw. optische Linie benötigen, werden die transparenten Bereiche der Schutzelemente 7 in der Schutzposition auch so angeordnet sein, dass sie die Sichtlinie bzw. optische Linie der zusätzlichen Detektoren nicht verdecken.The gunner optics according to the invention can include further detectors 5 in the housing 1. If these also require a line of sight or optical line, the transparent areas of the protective elements 7 will also be arranged in the protective position in such a way that they do not obscure the line of sight or optical line of the additional detectors.

Nicht gezeichnet sind zusätzliche Schussdetektionsmittel, da diese nicht im Bereich der Richtschützenoptik angeordnet sein müssen. Sie können mit der Richtschützenoptik vernetzt sein. Diese Schussdetektionsmittel sind fähig, ballistische Bedrohungen zu entdecken und gegebenenfalls Signale auszugeben, damit Schutzmaßnahmen eingeleitet werden können. Schutzmaßnahmen beinhalten dann auch das Überführen des Schutzelements 7 in die Schutzposition.Additional shot detection means are not shown because they do not have to be arranged in the area of the gunner's optics. They can be networked with the gunner's optics. These shot detection means are capable of detecting ballistic threats and, if necessary, issuing signals so that protective measures can be initiated. Protective measures then also include moving the protective element 7 into the protective position.

Bevorzugter Weise kann das Überführen in der Schutzposition nach erkannter Bedrohungen durch die Schussdetektionsmittel automatisch erfolgen.Preferably, the transfer to the protective position can take place automatically after threats have been detected by the shot detection means.

Ebenfalls in Figur 1 zu sehen sind zwei Sichtfenster 2,3. Dahinter ist die Optik 4 angeordnet. Die Optik 4 kann dabei verschwenkt oder verdreht werden und projiziert ihre Sichtlinien durch diese Sichtfenster 2,3. Die Sichtfenster 2,3 haben die Funktion, einen zusätzlichen Schutz zu gewährleisten, nämlich vor Dreck und Staub. Diese Sichtfenster sind positionsfest und vollständig transparent.Also in Figure 1 You can see two viewing windows 2.3. Behind it is the optics 4 arranged. The optics 4 can be pivoted or rotated and projects its lines of sight through these viewing windows 2,3. The viewing windows 2,3 have the function of ensuring additional protection, namely from dirt and dust. These viewing windows are fixed in position and completely transparent.

Bevorzugt wird die gezeigte Richtschützenoptik auf einem Fahrzeug verwendet, insbesondere einem militärischen Fahrzeug. Dabei kann die Richtschützenoptik auf oder in dem Chassis bzw. Turm des Fahrzeugs angeordnet sein. Um ein möglichst großes Sichtfeld abzudecken, wird vorgeschlagen, die Richtschützenoptik drehbar und/oder schwenkbar anzuordnen.The gunner optics shown are preferably used on a vehicle, in particular a military vehicle. The gunner's optics can be arranged on or in the chassis or turret of the vehicle. In order to cover the largest possible field of vision, it is proposed to arrange the gunner's optics so that they can be rotated and/or pivoted.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ist nicht auf die vorgenannten Merkmale beschränkt. Vielmehr sind weitere Ausführungsformen denkbar. So könnten mehrere Schutzelemente vorgesehen sein, welche vor verschiedenen Sichtfenstern positioniert werden können. Das Schutzelement kann an einem Rand der Öffnung in seiner Ruheposition angeordnet sein. Das Schutzelement kann aber auch außerhalb des Gehäuses in seiner Ruheposition angeordnet sein. Das Schutzelement wird dann durch verdrehen bzw. verschwenken bzw. Verfahren zwischen seinen Positionen hin und her überführt. Auch eine Kombination dieser Positionsüberführungen ist möglich.The present invention is not limited to the aforementioned features. Rather, further embodiments are conceivable. Several protective elements could be provided, which can be positioned in front of different viewing windows. The protective element can be arranged at an edge of the opening in its rest position. However, the protective element can also be arranged outside the housing in its rest position. The protective element is then transferred back and forth between its positions by twisting or pivoting or moving. A combination of these position transfers is also possible.

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  1. Gunner's sight comprising a housing (1), with at least one opening (6) in the housing (1), with at least one optic (4) which is arranged in the housing (1) in such a way that the line of sight of the optic (4) runs through the opening (6), wherein at least one protective element (7) is provided, and the protective element (7) can be transferred from a protective position into a rest position and vice versa, wherein in the protective position the protective element (7) is arranged at least partially in the opening (6) and in the rest position it is arranged outside the opening (6), characterized in that the protective element (7) is designed to be at least partially transparent and in that the transparent region of the protective element (7) is reinforced in such a way that it withstands ballistic impacts.
  2. Gunner's sight according to claim 1, characterized in that the transparent regions of the protective element (7) are arranged in such a way that they are in the line of sight of the optics (4) in the protective position.
  3. Gunner's sight according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the transfer of the protective element (7) from the protective position to the rest position and vice versa is effected by a motor.
  4. Gunner's sight according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gunner's sight comprises at least one additional detector (5).
  5. Gunner's sight according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that shot detection means are provided.
  6. Gunner's sight according to claim 5, characterized in that after shot detection by the shot detection means, the protective element (7) is automatically transferred into its protective position.
  7. Gunner's sight according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the optics (4) is arranged in the housing (1) so as to be rotatable and/or pivotable.
  8. Gunner's sight according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the housing (1) comprises at least one viewing window (2, 3).
  9. Gunner's sight according to claim 8, characterized in that the viewing windows (2, 3) are implemented by positionally fixed, completely transparent additional protective elements.
  10. Vehicle comprising a gunner's sight according to any of claims 1 to 9.
  11. Vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that the gunner's sight is arranged on or in a chassis of the vehicle.
  12. Vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that the gunner's sight is arranged on or in a turret of the vehicle.
  13. Vehicle according to any of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the gunner's sight is arranged rotatably and/or pivotably.
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