ES2706516T3 - Weapons carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

Weapons carrier (1) comprising a receiver arm (2) with a first housing (5) for holding a first suspension (7) of an ammunition module (9) and a rotating arm (3) with a second housing (6) for fastening a second suspension (8) of the ammunition module (9), in which the rotating arm (3) is connected to the receiver arm (2) by means of a telescopic mechanism (10) and in which the second suspension (8) of the ammunition module (9) can be placed in the second housing (6) by retracting the telescopic mechanism (10) if the first suspension (7) of the ammunition module (9) is fixed to the first housing (5), in which the arm The rotary (3) is mounted on a base (13) by means of a fulcrum (12) and has a guide recess (14) extending in a direction between the fulcrum (12) and the telescopic mechanism (10) , wherein a first end (16) of a drive lever (15) mounted on the base (13) fits into the notch guide rail (14) and is connected, by a second opposite end (17), to a lifting mechanism (18).

Description

DESCRIPTION

Weapons carrier

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a weapon holder. In particular, the weapon holder allows automated recharging. The weapon holder allows to launch guided missiles advantageously.

[0002] By the state of the art, weapon systems comprising guided missiles are known. Known weapon carriers present the problem that, after launching the last guided missile, it is necessary to perform a manual recharge procedure. In this way, the operating personnel is exposed to a source of danger. On the one hand, it is necessary to manually unlock the connections between the missile battery and the weapon system during operation and, on the other hand, it is necessary to manually raise a new missile battery full of guided missiles to place it on the weapon system and fix it to it; in addition to restoring the connections between the weapon holder and the ammunition module.

[0003] Known weapon systems do not offer the possibility of recharging the ammunition completely automatically and, in particular, automatically establishing the corresponding connections between the ammunition and the weapon system at the same time. Therefore, in currently known systems, the operating personnel is exposed to the danger of explosion during the recharging process, since it is necessary to manually establish the necessary connections. In addition, for the direct loading of the weapon carrier, additional logistical resources are needed, in particular a crane or similar.

[0004] Document US3819075A discloses a device comprising a false chassis articulated around a first transverse axis located at the rear of the chassis of the vehicle and which movably supports an L-shaped element which in turn , supports a deposit. The false chassis also comprises a joint around a second transverse axis. Both the sliding chassis and the false chassis are moved by the respective lifts. The rotation of the entire false chassis around the first axis provides a tipper, while a sliding drive of the L-shaped element, followed by the rotation of the articulated part of the false chassis in tone to the second axis, allows the vehicle to load or download the deposit.

[0005] Document EP1186848A1 discloses a combat vehicle with an artillery rocket launcher in which the driver's cabin and the rocket launcher are arranged on a vehicle chassis, in which the rocket launcher comprises an upper carriage for holding rockets. , the upper carriage being arranged so that it can rotate in elevation on a lower carriage that is mounted on the chassis of the vehicle so that it can rotate in azimuth by means of a rotating crown, and in which the upward turning movement is carried out by means of electromechanical lifting means arranged between the lower carriage and the upper carriage, additional lifting means being provided for the loading and unloading of the rocket tanks, characterized in that the upper carriage comprises two rectangular housing frames whose dimensions conform to the dimensions of the rockets deposits, in each of which a deposit can be placed rocket and locked by the housing frame and between the two housing frames, in whose longitudinal direction extends an intermediate space of a predetermined width in which is arranged a straightening arm that can rotate in elevation to which are coupled both frames of housing by removable coupling devices, which is capable of rotating by means of an electric lifting spindle drive and being rotatably disposed on the free end of the straightening arm, a pivoting arm capable of rotating about a rotating shaft located in a plane perpendicular to the axis of elevation by means of a rotary drive that supports, at its free end, a lifting device for raising and lowering the rockets deposits.

[0006] Accordingly, the aim of the present invention is to provide a card holder that allows a safe and reliable recharge, particularly automatic, with a simple and cost-effective manufacturing and assembly.

[0007] This objective is achieved by the features of the independent claim 1. Therefore, the objective on which the invention is based is achieved by means of a weapon holder comprising a receiver arm and a rotating arm. The rotating arm is connected to the receiver arm by means of a telescopic mechanism. The receiver arm comprises a first housing, while the rotating arm comprises a second housing. The first housing allows holding a first suspension of an ammunition module. In the same way, the second support allows to hold a second suspension of the ammunition module. In particular, it is provided that the ammunition module is accessible to the first housing. The ammunition module, together with the first housing, can advantageously be fixed to the arm carrier by the second housing. To fix the ammunition module to the weapon carrier, it is particularly envisaged that the second suspension of the ammunition module can be introduced into the second housing of the weapon carrier by folding the telescopic mechanism. To do this, the first suspension of the ammunition module must be fixed to the first housing. In this way, in particular, the first housing is secured to the first suspension with the telescopic mechanism deployed. Next, the module of ammunition can be placed on the rotating arm and fit into the second housing by folding the telescopic mechanism. In this way, a fully automatic recharge can advantageously be realized, since this also allows, in particular, releasing the second housing of the second suspension by deploying the telescopic mechanism. In this way, the weapon holder can eject the used ammunition module and grab and fix a new ammunition module. After fixing the ammunition module, the weapon carrier can be used, in particular, as a launcher of a guided missile arranged inside the ammunition module. For this, the arm carrier can be advantageously aligned in azimuth and elevation.

[0008] The dependent claims contain advantageous refinements of the invention.

[0009] The blade carrier preferably comprises a foot element that allows the blade holder to be connected to a blade holder system or to the ground. In this case, it is provided that the rotating arm can rotate horizontally and vertically with respect to the foot element. In this way, the swivel arm can be aligned in both azimuth and elevation with respect to the rack system or to the ground. Since the ammunition module is attached to the swivel arm by the second suspension, the ammunition module can also be aligned in elevation and in azimuth. Therefore, the weapon holder can, on the one hand, be loaded automatically and on the other hand, the weapon holder allows to align and, therefore, launch the guided missile from the ammunition module. By turning the rotary arm backwards, the ammunition module, which is fixed to the first receiving arm housing by the first suspension, can be placed on the rotating arm. When using the telescopic mechanism, the ammunition module can then be introduced into the second housing, thereby establishing a fixation between the second housing and the second suspension. It is particularly advantageously provided that the rotating arm can rotate 360 ° in a horizontal plane with respect to the foot element. In this way, all angles can be adopted in the direction of the azimuth, so that the weapon carrier can launch the missile in all directions. At the same time, it is preferably provided that the rotary arm can rotate at least 160 ° vertically, preferably at least 170 ° and particularly preferably at least 180 °, with respect to the foot element. In this way, sufficient adjustment possibilities are achieved in the lifting direction. Therefore, in the weapon holder, the ammunition module can be aligned optimally with the target that you wish to combat, which allows the missile to be launched optimally from the ammunition module. In addition, by rotating the rotary arm in the vertical direction, that is, in the elevation direction, it is possible to perform a recharging process. In particular, it is provided that, by rotating the rotary arm in the vertical direction, an ammunition module is accessible to the receiving arm.

[0010] According to the invention, the swivel arm is mounted on a base by a fulcrum. Furthermore, according to the invention, the swivel arm comprises a guide recess. Said guide recess extends in a direction between the fulcrum and the telescopic mechanism. Therefore, the recess of the guide is a longitudinal guide. The invention also comprises a drive lever mounted on the base. The operating lever allows the rotary arm to be turned in the vertical direction. For this, a first end of the actuating lever fits into the guide recess and is connected, by a second opposite end, to a lifting mechanism. A point of support of the actuating lever is located, in particular, between the first end and the second end, which makes it possible to adjust an exact position of the fulcrum to a kinematics and to the weight proportions of the beam carrier and the ammunition module. In particular, the lifting mechanism is designed to increase or decrease an angle located between the operating lever and the base to which the lifting mechanism is fixed. In this way, the actuating lever is mounted rotatably, which makes it possible to insert the first end into the guide recess of the rotating arm. When the lifting mechanism is actuated, the first end of the actuating lever moves towards the guide recess of the rotary arm by means of the actuating lever, which is advantageously rotatably mounted around the point of support and, in particular, by means of the resulting kinematics. By moving the first end until it is inserted into the rotating arm, the rotating arm rotates around the pivot arm support point. In this way, the swivel arm can be aligned in the lifting direction.

[0011] Advantageously, the lifting mechanism is hydraulically or pneumatically actuated. The lifting mechanism extends between the second end of the drive lever and the base. Alternatively, the lifting mechanism may also comprise an electrical drive, in particular, a linear drive. Thanks to the lifting mechanism, it is possible to turn the rotary arm in a vertical direction, that is, in the lifting direction, very easily and efficiently.

[0012] With particular preference, the base is mounted on the foot element so that it can rotate horizontally. Therefore, the base provides a basis for azimuth alignment. By rotating the base in relation to the foot element, an azimuthal angle can be adjusted, whereby the rotating arm, which is fixed to the base, is rotated in the horizontal plane, as described above. Advantageously, the base can be rotated by an electric drive, which, in a particularly advantageous manner, is located inside the foot element. Alternatively, the azimuth adjustment can be made by hydraulic, pneumatic or other suitable elements.

[0013] Preferably, the receiver arm comprises an additional telescopic mechanism that extends the receiver arm. In this way, it is facilitated, in particular, the grip of a new module of ammunition, since the own First suspension can be adjusted linearly by extending or shortening the receiver arm itself. This is particularly useful when there is a difference in height between the weapon carrier and the magazine of ammunition modules that must be overcome by the receiver arm.

[0014] Advantageously, the receiving arm is aligned perpendicularly in relation to the rotating arm. In particular, it is provided that the displacement of the telescopic mechanism of the swivel arm is independent of the displacement of the additional telescopic mechanism of the telescopic arm. Thanks to the telescopic mechanism and the additional telescopic mechanism, an ammunition module can be easily accessed, so it is not necessary for the assembly of the ammunition modules to meet any special requirements.

[0015] Particularly advantageously, the first housing is a hook element. The hook element can be used to grip the first suspension of the ammunition module. In a particularly advantageous manner, the first suspension is mounted above the center of gravity of the ammunition module, which allows a handling of the ammunition module simply by hooking the hook element into the suspension. In particular, the ammunition module can be placed on the rotating arm by retracting the additional telescopic mechanism when the arm is aligned horizontally. Next, the second suspension can be introduced into the second housing by folding the telescopic mechanism.

[0016] Advantageously, the receiver arm is connected without the possibility of rotation to the rotating arm. This guarantees a rigid connection of the ammunition module to the weapon holder. This achieves, on the one hand, a secure hold of the ammunition module and, on the other, a precise launch of the guided missile, since the ammunition module can be accurately aligned in both azimuth and elevation.

[0017] Furthermore, it is particularly preferably provided that an interface connection between the weapon carrier and the ammunition module can be established and disconnected automatically. For this, an interface connection is provided, particularly in the rotating arm and in the ammunition module. The interface connection comprises all the necessary connections between the weapon holder and the ammunition module. By automatically establishing a connection between the weapon holder and the ammunition module, it is no longer necessary to expose the personnel to possible dangers in order to manually establish the interface connection. This increases the safety of the personnel in question.

[0018] In the following, the invention is explained in greater detail by means of exemplary embodiments with the aid of the attached drawings. The figures represent:

Figure 1, a first schematic figure of the weapon holder according to the embodiment of the invention, Figure 2, a second schematic figure of the weapon holder according to the embodiment of the invention, Figure 3, a schematic figure of the weapon holder holding a module of ammunition, and

Figure 4, a schematic figure of the weapon holder grasping with a blocked ammunition module.

[0019] Figure 1 shows a weapon holder 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The arm carrier 1 comprises a receiver arm 2 and a rotary arm 3. The receiver arm 2 and the rotating arm 3 are aligned perpendicular to each other and connected without the possibility of rotating with each other. In addition, a telescopic mechanism 10 is arranged between the receiver arm 2 and the swivel arm 3, so that the distance between the receiver arm 2 and the swivel arm 3 can be adjusted by the telescopic mechanism 10.

[0020] The receiver arm 2 comprises a first housing. The first housing 5 is designed as a hook element and serves to grip an ammunition module 9 (see Figure 3). The first housing 5 is disposed at one end of the receiver arm 2 opposite the telescopic mechanism 10. Furthermore, the receiving arm 2 comprises an additional telescopic mechanism 11, so that the receiving arm 2 can be extended and shortened by the additional telescopic mechanism 11. This means, in particular, that the distance between the first housing 5 and the telescopic mechanism 10 can be adjusted in a variable manner.

[0021] The pivoting arm 3 is mounted on a base 13 by means of a fulcrum 12. The base 13 is mounted on a foot element 4 by means of a drive 19. The foot element 4 makes it possible to connect the stick holder 1 to the floor or to a system portaarmas. The base 13 can rotate with respect to the foot element 4 by means of the drive 19. In this way, the rotation makes it possible to align the base 13 and, therefore, the rotary arm 3, in the direction of the azimuth. Thanks to the mounting of the swing arm 3 at the point of support 12, the swinging arm 3 can rotate particularly in the vertical direction, that is to say in the lifting direction. In this way, azimuth and elevation travel directions can be adjusted independently of one another.

[0022] Figure 2 shows the arm carrier 1 in a position in which the rotating arm 3 comprises an elevation angle. The lifting angle of the swivel arm 3 can be adjusted by a lifting mechanism 18. The lifting mechanism 18 extends between a connection point (not shown in the figure) located at the base 13 and a second end 17 of an actuating lever 15. A first end 16 of the actuating lever 15 engages in a guide recess 14 of the rotary lever 3. The groove 14 is, in particular, a recess longitudinal and extends in a direction between the telescopic mechanism 10 and the point of support 12. When the lifting mechanism 18 performs a stroke, the operating lever 15 rotates. The actuating lever 15 is mounted on the base 13, particularly on the outside of a center located between the first end 16 and the second end 17, so as to guarantee a transmission of the lifting mechanism 18. The stroke of the lifting mechanism 18 displaces the first end 16 of the actuating lever 15 inside the guide recess 14. In this way, the rotary arm 3 rotates around the point of support 12, thereby achieving an alignment in the direction of elevation.

[0023] Figure 3 shows a state in which the weapon holder 1 grasps an ammunition module 9. For this purpose, both the telescopic mechanism 10 and the additional telescopic mechanism 11 are deployed. The telescopic mechanism 10 allows a first direction of displacement 200. The additional telescopic mechanism 11 allows a second direction of displacement of 300. At the same time, the stroke of the lifting mechanism 18 is reduced to a minimum, whereby the rotary arm 3, starting from the basic position shown in figure 1 , comprises a 180 ° elevation alignment. Since the receiver arm 2 is arranged perpendicularly on the rotating arm, the receiver arm 2 also rotates 180 ° in the direction of the azimuth as the rotating arm 3 rotates 180 °. In this way, the receiving arm 2 fits vertically downwards. The additional telescopic mechanism 11 makes it possible to bridge a height difference 100 between a lower edge of the foot element 4 and a mounting location of the ammunition module 9. Thus, it is not necessary for the mounting location of the ammunition module 9 to meet any special requirement For example, the ammunition module 9 can be mounted directly on a truck or trailer and can be located in the vicinity of the weapon carrier 1.

[0024] The first housing 5 serves to fit a first suspension 7 of the ammunition module 9. For this purpose, the first suspension 7 of the ammunition module 9 is advantageously designed as a mount to which the first housing in the form of a hook can be hooked. hook 5. In addition, the first suspension 7 is advantageously arranged above the center of gravity of the ammunition module 9. By fitting the first housing 5 into the first suspension 7, a partial connection is achieved between the weapon holder 1 and the ammunition module 9. In particular, it is envisaged that, after the first housing 5 and the second suspension 7 are fitted and fixed, the telescopic mechanism 11 is retracted. Furthermore, it is advantageous for the rotary arm 3 to rotate in the elevation direction to achieve the alignment of the receiving arm 2 that appears in figure 4. Next, it is advantageous to fold back the telescopic mechanism 10, whereby a second suspension 8 of the module the ammunition 9 moves and enters the second housing 6.

[0025] The ammunition module 9 is advantageously placed on the rotary arm 3 by rotating the rotating arm 3 from the position shown in figure 3 to the position shown in figure 4. When the telescopic mechanism 10 is retracted, advantageously establishes a fixing between the second housing 6 and the second suspension 8. In this way, the ammunition module 9 is fixed stably and securely to the weapon carrier 1. Therefore, a lifting alignment of the ammunition module 9 can be achieved. by turning the swivel arm 3 in the lifting direction. The rotation of the base 13 allows aligning the ammunition module in the direction of the azimuth. In this way, the weapon carrier 1 can be considered as a launching element for at least one guided missile arranged inside the ammunition module 9.

[0026] After launching at least one guided missile from the ammunition module 9, the used ammunition module 9 will be ejected advantageously in the reverse order of the insertion of the ammunition module 9.

[0027] In a particularly advantageous manner, the second suspension 8 comprises an interface connection which engages a coupling connector of the second housing 3. In this way, in particular, an automatic contact takes place between the arm carrier 1 and the module ammunition 9. This makes it possible to connect all the necessary connections between the weapon holder 1 and the ammunition module 9. Since the interface connections are automatically connected and disconnected, it is not necessary to expose the personnel to a potentially dangerous situation.

[0028] The weapon holder 1 also comprises the following advantages: A weapon holder 1 is provided for the automatic recharging of the ammunition modules 9 in the weapon holder 1 and for the automatic establishment of interface connections between the ammunition module 9 and the In addition, the weapon holder 1 can be used as a straightening unit for the ammunition module 9. The weapon holder 1 is characterized with particular preference by the following points:

1. The straightening mechanism corresponds to the recharging mechanism

1.1 comprising the straightening mechanism adjusting the elevation alignment and azimuth of the system,

1.1.1 being the elevation, from a position parallel to the floor of the articulated arm 3, of 180 ° in the initial state,

1.1.2 with the azimuth adjustment angle of 360 °.

2. The system reflects the straightening and recharging procedures.

3. The straightening and recharging mechanism is controlled electronically,

3.1 Manual entries can be made through an input peripheral, and

3.2. other control device can receive control signals depending on the parameters of the mission.

4. The mechanical interfaces between the different ammunition modules 9 and weapon carriers are standardized,

4.1 said standardization also applying to any other interface between the ammunition module 9 and the weapon holder 1.

5. The levers and / or receiver arms can be adjusted in a variable way,

5.1 although a static solution without levers or adjustable arms is also possible,

5.2 determining the maximum variable length required by the articulated arm 3 by placing the weapon holder 1 on a platform for weapons, and

5.3 determining the maximum variable length required of the receiver arm 2 by means of a height difference between the integration surface of the weapon carrier 1 in the weapon platform and the minimum height of the accommodation device of one of the ammunition modules used.

6. It is possible to easily integrate the weapon holder 1 into any weapon platform,

6.1 when using standardized mechanical interfaces,

6.2 since only removable elements, in particular screws, are used to establish the connection between the weapon rack and the weapon platform, and

6.3 since the rest of the necessary connections, in particular the electrical, hydraulic or electronic connections, are also made through standardized interfaces.

7. A plurality of different updates or improvements can be installed without much effort,

7.1 which is done through standardized mechanical interfaces,

7.2 for which removable elements are used.

List of references

[0029]

1. Weapon holder

2. Receiving arm

3. Swivel arm

4. Standing element

5. First accommodation

6. Second accommodation

7. First suspension

8. Second suspension

9. Ammunition module

10. Telescopic mechanism

11. Additional telescopic mechanism

12. Point of support

13. Base

14. Guiding notch

15. Actuation lever

16. First extreme

17. Second extreme

18. Lifting mechanism

19. Drive

Claims (9)

A weapon carrier (1) comprising a receiver arm (2) with a first housing (5) for holding a first suspension (7) of an ammunition module (9) and a rotating arm (3) with a second housing (6) ) to hold a second suspension (8) of the ammunition module (9), in which the rotating arm (3) is connected to the receiver arm (2) by a telescopic mechanism (10) and in which the second suspension (8) ) of the ammunition module (9) can be placed in the second housing (6) by retracting the telescopic mechanism (10) if the first suspension (7) of the ammunition module (9) is fixed to the first housing (5), in which the pivoting arm (3) is mounted on a base (13) by means of a fulcrum (12) and has a guide recess (14) extending in a direction between the fulcrum (12) and the telescopic mechanism ( 10), in which a first end (16) of an actuating lever (15) mounted on the base (13) fits into the notch guide rail (14) and is connected, by a second opposite end (17), to a lifting mechanism (18). 2. Weapons carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a foot element (4), which makes it possible to connect the rod carrier (1) to a rod-carrying system or to the ground, in which the rotating arm (3) can rotate in a flat horizontally and vertically with respect to the foot element (4). 3. Weapons carrier (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the rotary arm (3) can rotate at least 360 ° in a horizontal and / or vertical plane, at least 160 °, preferably at least 170 ° and with special preference, at least 180 °, with respect to the foot element (4). 4. Weapons carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lifting mechanism (18) extends between the second end (17) and the base (13). 5. Weapons carrier (1) according to previous claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the base (13) is mounted rotatably on the foot element (4) in a horizontal plane. 6. Weapons carrier (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving arm (2) comprises an additional telescopic mechanism (11) with which the receiving arm (2) can be extended. 7. Weapons carrier (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that the receiver arm (2) is aligned perpendicular with respect to the rotating arm (3). 8. Weapons carrier (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first housing (5) is a hook element. 9. Weapons carrier (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiver arm (2) is connected without rotation to the rotating arm (3).