KR102459321B1 - Amphibious Amphibious Assault Bridge (AAAB) System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is intended to deploy a ramp (4) that can be mounted on a water-operated console as needed and allows military vehicles and military units to traverse through an AAAB system (2) with the ability to move on land/water. It relates to a portable control device (11) that enables remote control operation of a lifting crane to be used. By means of the portable control device 11 , the lifting of the crane 7 can be operated from the water operation console 3 . This reduces the number of crew members of the AAAB system 1, which is three people, and ensures that the AAAB system 1 is operated by two people.

Description

Amphibious Amphibious Assault Bridge (AAAB) System

The AAAB system is a bridge system that allows military vehicles and troops to cross rivers through the amphibious bridge system. The vehicle has the ability to move on land/underwater without any preparation.

The present invention relates to a portable control device that can be mounted on an underwater operation console if necessary and enables remote control operation of a lifting crane used for placing a ramp.

The Armored Amphibious Assault Bridge (AAAB) is an engineered vehicle that allows tracked or wheeled military vehicles or infantry to traverse between waterfronts based on load classification. By linking vehicles together, it has a flexible design that offers a variety of configurations, such as one, two or three bay ferries. When three or more vehicles are connected side by side, a bridge is formed. Lamps are used to connect these components. Four ramps are mounted on the hull of the AAAB system to load the vehicle into the AAAB system and form the road.

A minimum of three water propulsion operators, lifting crane operators and bridge building operators are required per vehicle for all these tasks.

The bridge construction personnel guide the lifting crane operator for safe ramp work, taking into account the crane's moving area and the vehicle's dimensions.

The lifting crane operator operates the lifting crane according to the guidance of the bridge building personnel.

Lifting cranes are used to transport the ramp to the work site or to the storage bracket of the AAAB vehicle. The crane can transport a ramp weighing about 1160 kg to a distance of 9.1 m from its axis of rotation.

By connecting one end of the connecting cable of the portable control device to the connector of the crane, raising/lowering, extending/reducing and rotating processes are performed.

Currently, there are three control levers in the crane portable control device, and these control levers are too close to each other, causing confusion in operation, which can lead to inaccurate operation by the operator.

Since the wire connection is the only way, the crane operator has a working area as short as the cable length. Considering the dimensions of the AAAB vehicle and the ramp on which the installation was carried out and the weight of the ramp, the possibility of the ramp shaking when the crane lifts and lowers the ramp should be considered from a safety point of view, since the crane operator has limited mobility in the place. bring the situation This allows the ramp installation to be performed under the guidance of the bridge building personnel.

Given the intended use and operating conditions of AAAB vehicles, time and safety are paramount. A minimum of three personnel is required to quickly and safely carry out an ordered mission during combat. If one of the personnel working on the vehicle is unable to perform the mission for these systems used by military units to cross rivers, in the current configuration, the vehicle operated by three personnel will become inoperable. .

Patent application document TR2006/00605 of the literature discloses an amphibious bridge vehicle and a transport vehicle. The document enables remote control of cranes used to lift ramps that may allow amphibious AAAB vehicles to be loaded, enables amphibious AAAB vehicles to be loaded, and places them in areas of use to operate on a water-operated console It does not mention any configuration that allows it to be transferred to

As a result, due to the problems mentioned above and the inadequacy of the existing solutions, it is necessary to improve the technical field.

The present invention was made with inspiration from the current situation, and an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems.

The main object of the present invention is that the remote control operation of the crane used for amphibious AAAB vehicles to build ferries and bridges, lift loadable ramps and position these ramps in their areas of use, if necessary in the front part of the vehicle. or from a water operation console.

Another important object of the present invention is to reduce the number of three people (crew) in an AAAB vehicle, through the fact that the control of the crane is performed by a water propulsion operator, so that the AAAB vehicle can also be operated by two people. will do

Structural and characteristic specifications and all advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following drawings and detailed description with reference to these drawings, and therefore an evaluation should be made in consideration of these drawings and detailed description.

1 is a perspective view of an AAAB system viewed from one side angle;
2 is a perspective view of the AAAB system of the present invention from another angle, showing three detailed parts;
Figure 3 is a detailed view (A) of Figure 2 of the AAAB system of the present invention viewed from one side angle.
Figure 4 is a detailed view (B) of Figure 2 of the AAAB system of the present invention viewed from one side angle.
Figure 5 is a detailed view (C) of Figure 2 of the AAAB system of the present invention viewed from one side angle.
6 is a detailed view of a portable control device located in the AAAB system of the present invention and components thereon.
7 is a perspective view of the AAAB system of the present invention viewed from another angle.
[Parts Reference Description]
1. AAAB system
2. Pontoon
3. Water-operated console
4. Lamp
5. Mounting section
6. Stacking section
7. Crane
8. Moving Mechanism (Boom)
9. Default connector
10. Auxiliary connector
11. Controller lever
12. Mounting slot
13. Mounting Strap
14. Camera
15. Screen
16. Handling Lever
17. Lock button
18. Up button
19. Down button
A. 360° field of view of the camera (14)

In this detailed description, a preferred embodiment of the AAAB system 1 which is the subject of the present invention is described only for a better understanding of the present invention.

The present invention raises a ramp (4) that allows a vehicle to cross a river to be loaded onto an amphibious AAAB configured to allow military units to cross the river and move on land/water, such ramp (4) being placed over its area of use. It relates to an AAAB system (1) which enables a process that can remotely control the crane (7) used to position the aquatic operation console (3).

1 and 2 , by means of a portable control device 11 located in the AAAB system 1 of the present invention, the crane 7 according to the present invention is lifted from the water operation console 3 . Controlled by the propulsion operator. In this way, the number of crew members of 3 in the AAAB vehicle 2 is reduced, and it is also ensured that it is operated by 2 people.

The AAAB system 1 includes the following configuration in its most basic form.

◆ All-inclusive, amphibious AAAB vehicle (2) designed to allow troops to cross rivers and is capable of maneuvering on land and water.

◆ Water operation console (3), a control panel controlled by a water propulsion operator, used to control the movement of the AAAB vehicle (2) on water.

◆ Mounted over the AAAB vehicle (2), allowing the connection of a plurality of the AAAB vehicles (2) to each other so that military units can move over the AAAB vehicle (2) and move down easily from the AAAB vehicle (2) the lamp (4),

◆ a mounting section (5), the section on which the ramp (4) is mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), so that vehicles and personnel can pass through the ramp (4);

◆ A stacking section (6), a section that is mounted and stacked on the AAAB vehicle (2) when the ramp (4) is not in use;

◆ Allows the ramp (4) to be transported between the mounting section (5) and the stacking section (6) of the AAAB vehicle (2), right/left, front/rear and down/upper side around the crane a crane (7) with a moving function;

◆ a movement mechanism (8) located at the end of the crane (7), which, in order to be transported, ensures a downward/upward movement of the rope on which the ramp (4) is tied;

◆ The main connector (9), which is located on the crane (7), ensures the cable connection,

◆ Auxiliary connector (10), located on the aquatic operating console (3), ensuring cable connection and enabling the crane (7) to also be used by operators operating on the water;

◆ It includes all elements to control the movement of the crane (7), can be used with one hand, and is connected to the main connector (9) or the auxiliary connector (10) through a connection socket, wirelessly or wired a portable control device (11) capable of controlling the crane (7) and, if necessary, being hung over the neck of a water propulsion operator via a strap;

◆ a mounting slot (12) located in the aquatic operation console (3), ensuring that the portable control device (11) is coupled to the aquatic operation console (3), and

◆ A mounting strap (13) located on the portable control device (11) and ensuring that the portable control device (11) engages the mounting slot (12).

The AAAB system 1 includes the following configuration in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

◆ Located at the end of the moving mechanism (8), by moving together with the moving mechanism (8) transmits an image to securely mount the ramp (4) to the mounting section (5) and the stacking section (6) a camera 14, whereby the water propulsion operator can easily control the crane 7 by himself;

◆ A screen (15) located on the aquatic operation console (3), capable of transmitting images transmitted from the camera (14) to the aquatic driving operator, supporting nighttime installation activities and having an infrared function for ease of installation.

As shown in Fig. 6, the portable control device 11 preferably includes the following configuration;

◆ a handling lever (16) that controls the axial movement of the crane (7) and enables the crane (7) to rotate 360° around its axis;

◆ a lock button 17 that activates the axial movement of the handling lever 16 and, when pressed, allows the handling lever 16 to turn in a desired direction;

◆ an up button (18) ensuring upward movement of the rope tied between the movement mechanism (8) and the ramp (4);

◆ Down button (19) ensuring the downward movement of the rope tied between the moving mechanism (8) and the ramp (4).

It is the most important factor when crossing a river during battle, and projecting a military unit to the opposite side of the water in the shortest time without losing the combat effect is possible only by performing the bridge installation as quickly and safely as possible. In this regard, a new AAAB system (1) has been developed in consideration of the shortcomings and limitations of the existing system.

in the AAAB system (1); The use of the portable control device 11 of the crane 7 is easier and simpler to use than the currently used configuration. Axial movement of the lifting crane 7 about its axis is preferably provided by a handling lever 16 , a portable control device 11 for activating raising/lowering (up/down) movement and axial movement Only three buttons 17, 18, 19 are provided on the

in the AAAB system (1); The primary connector 9 currently in use and shown in FIG. 4 is retained, and a new connection point auxiliary connector 10 as shown in FIG. 3 is added to the aquatic operation console 3 . Thus, the ability to control the crane 7 from two different points of the AAAB vehicle 2 via the cable is provided. Preferably, a wired configuration is used for the AAAB system 1 . However, the AAAB system 1 is also designed for wireless remote access in structures such as Wi-Fi, IR control, and the like.

In the wireless configuration, an underwater propulsion operator using a crane 7 hangs the portable control device 11 around his neck by using a current strap arm, and uses both hands on the AAAB vehicle 2 to lift the crane 7 from the desired point. ) can be easily controlled.

As shown in FIG. 5 , due to the flexible design structure of the AAAB system 1 , the movement zone of the crane 7 is preferably displayed by a camera 14 located at the end of the movement mechanism 8 . This image is displayed on a screen 15 mounted on the water operation console 3 . In addition, since the portable control device 11 can be mounted on the underwater operation console 3 , the underwater propulsion operator can easily and safely control the crane 7 by themselves while viewing the crane 7 from the screen 15 .

by the portable control device 11 of the present invention; The AAAB system (1) can continue its mission with fewer personnel if one of its personnel is injured or killed during operation. Furthermore; by the portable control device 11; Personnel cannot move from one location, but can move flexibly depending on the situation.

The safe installation of the ramp (4) in a short time aims to optimally use the limited time during combat through the AAAB system (1).

With the portable control device 11 of the present invention, the ramp 4 used in the AAAB vehicle 2 can be more easily transported from the stacking section 6 to the mounting section 5 . With this new AAAB system (1), bridge installation activities previously performed with three people will be performed comfortably and safely with fewer people.

The crane 7 can transport the ramp 4 weighing about 1160 kg to a distance of 9.1 m from its axis of rotation.

while operating the AAAB vehicle (2) underwater; A structure that builds a bridge to ensure passage of a military base to the opposite waterside, or allows tracked/wheeled vehicles or pedestrians to be loaded onto an AAAB vehicle (2), is referred to as a ramp (4).

■ The crane 7, which is part of the AAAB vehicle 2, can turn 90 + 20 degrees (right/left). In addition, the moving mechanism 8 to which the rope is tied on the crane 7 can move up and down. All these functions are controlled by the portable control device 11 . Unlike other cranes, the boom 8 of the crane moves up and down, so that the movement of the hook is ensured.

The portable control device 11 is connected to the primary connector 9 via a cable, or to the auxiliary connector 10 of the water operation console 3 via a cable connection socket. Moreover, the portable control device 11 can also optionally wirelessly control the crane 7 . The portable control device 11 has a lock button 17 , an up button 18 and a down button 19 . When the lock button 17 is pressed and the handling lever 16 is moved, the crane 7 rotates in the direction the handling lever 16 faces. The moving mechanism 8 of the crane 7 moves upward when the up button 18 is pressed, and moves downward when the down button 19 is pressed. The simple use of such a portable control device 11 allows an operator to operate it with one hand.

The moving mechanism (8) goes down when the down button (19) is pressed, and the ramp (4) in the stacking section (6) is tied to a rope while mounting the ramp (4). Then, the up button 18 is pressed to lift the lamp 4 . Then, press the lock button 17 and turn the handling lever 16 in the direction of the mounting section 5 . In the process, the crane 7 moves towards the mounting section 5 . When the ramp 4 has reached the desired position, the lock button 17 is released. In this situation, by pressing the down button 19 , the lamp 4 is mounted on the mounting section 5 . All these operations are managed by the water operator. The activity of bringing the ramp 4 into the stacking section 6 is ensured by performing the process steps described above in reverse order.

The portable control device 11 is provided by using a mounting strap 13 on the portable control device 11 and a mounting slot 12 on the aquatic operation console 3 so that it does not move in the aquatic operation console 3, can be fixed. This allows the water propulsion operator to control both the crane 7 and the AAAB vehicle 2 by observing the movement of the crane 7 from the screen 15 . The camera 14, which transmits the image to the screen 15, has a 360° field of view A, as shown in FIG.

Claims (3)

An AABS system comprising:
◆ All-inclusive, amphibious AAAB vehicle (2) designed for military service across rivers and capable of maneuvering on land and water.
◆ Aquatic operation console (3), a control panel controlled by an aquatic propulsion operator, used to control the movement of the AAAB vehicle (2) underwater
◆ Mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), allowing the connection of a plurality of the AAAB vehicles (2) to each other so that military units can move over the AAAB vehicle (2) and move down easily from the AAAB vehicle (2) the lamp (4),
◆ a mounting section (5), the section on which the ramp (4) is mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), to ensure that vehicles and personnel pass through the ramp (4);
◆ A stacking section (6), a section that is stacked by being mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2) when the ramp (4) is not in use;
◆ Allows the ramp (4) to be transported between the mounting section (5) and the stacking section (6) of the AAAB vehicle (2), right/left, front/rear and down/upper side around the crane a crane (7) with a moving function,
◆ a moving mechanism (8) located at the end of the crane (7) and ensuring the downward/upward movement of the rope on which the ramp (4) to be transported is tied; and
◆ The main connector (9), which is located on the crane (7), ensures the cable connection,
including,
The AAAB system 1 raises the ramp 4 allowing vehicles crossing the river to be loaded onto the AAAB vehicle 2 and the crane 7 used to place these ramps in their area of use. to enable remote control operation from the aquatic operation console (3), which comprises:
◆ Auxiliary connector (10), located on the aquatic operating console (3), ensuring cable connection and allowing the crane (7) to also be used by aquatic propulsion operators in the water;
◆ Includes all elements to control the movement of the crane (7), can be used with one hand, is connected to the primary connector (9), or is connected to the auxiliary connector (10) through a connection socket, A portable control device 11 that can control the crane 7 wirelessly or by wire, and can be hung around the neck of an operator driving through a strap, if necessary;
◆ a mounting slot (12) located in the aquatic operation console (3) and ensuring that the portable control device (11) is coupled to the aquatic operation console (3), and
◆ a mounting strap (13) located on the portable control device (11) and ensuring that the portable control device (11) engages the mounting slot (12);
AAAB system comprising (1). According to claim 1, wherein the AAAB system (1),
◆ image to ensure safe mounting of the ramp (4) to the mounting section (5) and the stacking section (6) by moving with the moving mechanism (8), located at the end of the moving mechanism (8) a camera 14 that transmits, thereby enabling the water propulsion operator to easily control said crane 7 by himself
◆ a screen (15) located on the water operation console (3), capable of transmitting images transmitted from the camera (14) to the water operation operator, supporting night installation activities, and having an infrared function for easy installation;
AAAB system comprising (1). According to claim 1, wherein the portable control device (11),
◆ a handling lever (16) that controls the axial movement of the crane (7) and enables the crane (7) to rotate 360° around its axis;
◆ a lock button 17 that activates the axial movement of the handling lever 16 and, when pressed, allows the handling lever 16 to turn in a desired direction;
◆ an up button (18) ensuring upward movement of the rope tied between the movement mechanism (8) and the ramp (4), and
◆ a down button (19) ensuring the downward movement of the rope tied between the moving mechanism (8) and the ramp (4);
AAAB system comprising (1).

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