KR20000068643A - Container for storing and launching a weapon of the light torpedo type - Google Patents

Abstract

Containers for storing and firing weapons in the form of light torpedoes have been shown. The container constitutes a stacking means, an armed connection, and a remote control device connected to the weapon and merges the simultaneous energy required to fire the weapon and separates the connector and remote control device connected to it.

Description

CONTAINER FOR STORING AND LAUNCHING A WEAPON OF THE LIGHT TORPEDO TYPE}

For firing weapons in the form of light torpedoes from the floating line, they are horizontally fired at special positions with means for loading and handling the weapons on the deck of the ship or generally in the tube or on the city cycle. Tubes or cycles are usually used.

When stored in containers, light torpedoes require the crew to perform the arduous task of handling, manipulating, and deploying weapons by means of firing. During all of the above forms, the weapon is no longer protected and is exposed to the risk of damage. In addition, facilities for handling weapons and loading tubes generally require complex and additional personnel, and incur additional costs as a result of their research, implementation, and maintenance.

The energy required to fire a weapon in the form of a torpedo is generally supplied by compressed air. For the firing tube, the cylinders are placed on a formi door or tube; The valve opening produces an overpressure behind the weapon, which is then pushed towards the front of the tube and discharged from the ship. For time-period firing, compressed air cylinders release energy from the ship and supply energy to an actuator that propels the weapon. Facilities using tubes or cycles also constitute compressed air panels intended for the initial filling of the firing cylinders or for refilling them after use.

EP 662599 describes a method that does not require pulling out a torpedo to launch the above. This includes a torpedo with a battery that powers the propulsion means, and a linkage that isolates the armed assembly for charging and is released at the moment the weapon departs. For most light torpedoes, the elements are held in place by a device called a "single pin". The torpedo also has a remotely operated control connector connected to the control computer for programming the weapon. The elements must be removed no later than the moment of firing. This is the movement of the torpedo causing the removal of the devices.

Containers of this kind have many disadvantages. Since the containers do not operate automatically, it is necessary to remove the front rear end of the torpedoes in order to allow the energy source and the torpedo outlet to be connected and to place them on the firing reservoir which supplies the energy necessary for firing. There is also a regular degeneration of the elements for almost eliminating the remote control control connector, which increases the work required to allow reuse of the container.

The present invention includes a container for firing a weapon in the form of a light torpedo from a surface vessel, the container operating in automatic form and installed directly at the firing position.

1 shows a container according to the invention with torpedoes;

2 is a simplified depiction of an apparatus for releasing a remote control control connector;

3A is a simplified depiction of an apparatus for releasing a pin and FIG. 3B is an internal view indicated by F;

4 is a simplified depiction of the torpedo support device;

5 is a simplified depiction of a slow operating valve and a ignition distributor; And

6 illustrates the ability of containers to stack naturally.

One aspect of the present invention provides a container for storing and firing a torpedo type weapon that allows for weapons to be launched in automatic form from its storage location without handling of operation when the torpedo is fired and without degeneration of the remote control connector. To provide.

Another aspect of the invention is to provide a storage and compressed-air launch container in which the weapon can be stored in a reservoir and transported by ship to be prepared.

Another aspect of the invention consequently provides a container for storing and firing the weapon in the form of a torpedo, wherein the container constitutes a turning evacuation means and is connected to a weapon, an armed connector and a remote control device, the latter Has a special remote control control connector, wherein the container is not only a means for allowing compressed air to reach the device for pulling out the remote control control connector, but also the compressed air necessary for storing and firing the weapon simultaneously. And means for releasing and disconnecting the armed connector and the remote control device connected thereto.

According to an additional feature, the container has means for releasing the torpedo support system, and means for maintaining the locked position of the pin.

According to a particular feature, the means for storing and releasing compressed air have a tank, a launch valve integrated in the tank, and a slow acting purge valve to fill and purge the tank.

According to another feature, the means for allowing air under pressure to reach the remote control control connector comprises an electric distributor.

According to another feature, the means for pulling out the remote control connector comprises: a piston connected to the body and in turn a piston connected to the lever, and the other end attached to the remote control control connector after passing over a spindle. A cable is hooked up to one end of the cable.

According to another feature, the device for releasing the torpedo support system has a piston and a bolt.

The objects, objects, and features of the present invention have been clearly demonstrated from the description provided with the drawings.

As mentioned, one aspect of the present invention is to eliminate the handling of torpedoes for bringing the launch bar. The container according to the invention allows this aspect to be achieved when installed directly into the launch stand. Another aspect of the present invention is to allow a weapon to be transported by ship and stored in a reservoir without handling the weapon by itself. The container according to the present invention allows the above aspect to be achieved because it transports the container for the light torpedo and replaces the conventional reservoir.

1 shows the front cover or plug (3), the rim plank (4) mounted as a device for releasing the remote control control connector (5), a device for releasing the pin (6), a connection to the torpedo remote control control connector. The container body shown here in a structure such as a sealed lead passage 7 to provide, a dewatering device 8 for maintaining a defined moisture level, and a torpedo support device 9 which simultaneously acts with a sphere 15 on a torpedo. 1) The lamination means 2 is shown.

The rear case 10 has all the components for storing and releasing firing energy: the tank 11, the firing valve 12 integrated in the tank, the slow acting purge valve 13 to fill and purge the tank, It merges with a slow acting valve 14 which is provided continuously for firing air circulation with respect to the ignition distributor 16.

In the reservoir, the case 10 is separated from the body of the container. The torpedo is guided into the main body 1 in a sliding state. Torpedo support device 9 is placed in place to secure the torpedo by its spherical 15 means.

Its operation will be reviewed later in the specification. Remote control connector 5 and pin 6 were installed. The case 10 was again installed at the rear of the main body 1. After being connected to the ad-hoc mechanism, the slow operating purge valve 13 is opened to allow the tank 11 to be filled. The pressure sensor (not shown in FIG. 1) indicates the pressure inside the tank 11. After the valve 13 is closed and the cap 17 (shown in FIG. 5) is installed, the container 1 is ready for storage or by ship in a reservoir.

The containers are installed on the surface of the ship to be placed directly on the launch pad. In particular, the containers are stacked. For example, the lamination means 2 is a structure which comprises two parts mechanically combined. The lower and upper surfaces are machined for use as a place for mounting on a foundation or on two other containers when lamination is performed. Each structure is equipped with a central device for positioning containers on their mounting foundation or, if lamination is carried out, for positioning the upper container with respect to the lower container. The mounting devices are integrated into the structure.

According to the invention, the installation of the container on the ship comprises the following operations:

a) mounting the container by the method of lamination means 2;

b) connecting the cable transmitting torpedo data from the ship's control computer to the sealed lead passage 7 and the cable transmitting the electrical connection and the start of ignition;

c) Remove the cap 18, open the slow acting valve 14 to allow air under pressure arriving at the ignition electrical distributor 16, and replace the cap 18 (shown in FIG. 5). The sensor 19 indicates the position of the slowly actuating valve 14.

The container is prepared for ignition.

The start of the firing ignition is transmitted by the ship's control computer and produces the following results.

a) The fired electrical distributor 16 is opened to allow air under pressure arriving at the device for extracting the remote control connector 5. The electric distributor owns a manual controller 20 that can be used after the cap 21 is removed and allows manual firing (shown in FIG. 5) in an “emergency”.

b) The device for extracting the remote control connector 5 shown in FIG. 2 has a main body 30, in turn a piston 31, which is connected 34 to the body 30 and 32 to the lever 33. . The cable is hooked to one of its ends above the lever 33, and the other end is attached to the remote control control connector 5 after passing over the shaft 36.

The arrival of air from the ignition electric distributor 16 actuates the piston 31 and moves the lever 33. The tensile force exerted on the cable 35 actuates the remote control connector 5 to be extracted. When it is at the end of its movement, the piston 31 strips the orifice that allows air under pressure to reach the torpedo support device 9.

c) The torpedo support device 9 shown in FIG. 4 has two jaws 41 and 42 connected to a shaft 43 and is supported in position by bolts 44. The latter is connected to the piston 45. The assembly is mounted to the body 46. In the position shown, the torpedo is fixed in the longitudinal direction by means of its sphere 15.

Arrival of air from the device for extracting the remote control connector 5 causes displacement of the piston 45, which causes the bolt 44 to cause a linear movement and thereby the jaws 41 and 42 are not locked. do.

At the end of its movement, the piston 45 opens and opens the orifice that permits air under pressure arriving at the launch valve 12.

The splitting opening releases the compressed gas and causes the torpedo to move forward, which movement is made possible by the unlocked jaws 41 and 42.

As indicated, forward movement of the torpedo causes pin 6 release.

d) The device for extracting the pin 6 shown in FIG. 3 includes a support 51 attached to the edge plank 4, a lever 52 mounted on the shaft 55 of the rotating electromagnet 53, and a sensor 54. ), Manual control 57 (not permanently installed).

In nominal shots, the lever 52 holds the head of the pin 6 in position by the action of the return spring of the electromagnet 53. Sensor 54 informs the firing computer that pin 6 is in the locked position and then authorizes firing authority.

While the torpedo is moving forward, the pin 6 is subject to linear movement under the action of the lever 52, and then releases various torpedo connections.

One form of firing, called gentle firing, requires that the pin 6 is not extracted during firing. For this reason, the device for extracting the pin 6 has an electromagnet 53 and causes the rotation of the lever 52 when powered, and then the head of the pin 6 to be released. Occurs. The sensor 54 then releases the connection, and the disengaged condition continuously allows the next procedure by powering the igniting electrical distributor 16.

If there is no electrical power to the main body 30 of the electromagnet 53, or if it fails, the manual control 57 removes the cap 58 attached to the edge plank 4 and puts it in place, and acts. Allow the lever 52 to be released, thereby releasing the head of the pin 6. The iterative progression can then be continuous.

Another embodiment of the container according to the invention relates to the front cover or plug 3. The front cover or plug 3 is attached to the body of the container by means of a gasket (not shown) as soon as the firing air is released, an overpressure is generated inside the container, and the torpedo is the distance from which they were initially separated. Ejection of the front cover 3 occurs before it is moved. In other words, when the torpedo is fired, the withdrawal of the front cover 3 is generated by overpressure inside the document, and the withdrawal occurs before the torpedo is moved to a distance separating from the front cover 3. The shot is then totally safe for torpedoes.

In summary, the use of a container according to the invention makes it possible to achieve a number of distinct advantages, as follows:

a) The torpedo is protected for the entire time it is stored in the reservoir, transported, handled and installed on the ignition stage.

b) The structures of the container allow for natural stacking when stored in storage or when installed on deck.

c) The container according to the invention can be used without any handling after being installed on the ignition stage, which saves, charges and saves automatic and firing energy, with no need to establish a connection to the air panel installed on board the ship. Configure all the devices needed to unlock, and.

According to the invention, the pneumatically actuated device for extracting the remote control connector allows for an optimistic extraction that prevents any degradation of the connector contact element. In addition, the end of the piston 31 movement creates a continuous air circuit for the next component. Thus, the continuous firing is completely separated: the basic action does not begin until the previous one is complete.

Claims (8)

Lamination means; Armed connections connected to weapons; A remote control device connected to the weapon having a remote control connector; Storage and release means for simultaneously storing and releasing the compressed air necessary for firing the weapon and disconnecting the armed connection device and the remote control device; And A container for storing and firing a weapon in the form of a torpedo, characterized in that it comprises extraction means for allowing compressed air to arrive at the device for extracting the remote control connector. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising: release means for releasing the torpedo support system; And a locking means for maintaining the locked position of the pin. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means for storing and releasing compressed air comprises a tank, a launch valve integrated within the tank, and a slow acting purge valve to fill and purge the tank. Container for storing and firing a weapon in the form of a torpedo. 4. A container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said extraction means constitutes an electrical distributor. The extractor according to claim 1, wherein the extraction means constitutes a body and a piston connected by a lever, the lever being coupled to the body, wherein the cable is connected at one end above the lever and the shaft ( Spindle) A container for storing and firing a torpedo-type weapon characterized in that it is hooked over the other end attached to the remote control connector. 6. A container according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein said release means constitutes a piston and a bolt. 7. Light torpedo type according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the locking means constitutes a support attached to the rim plank, a lever mounted on the shaft of the rotary electric distributor, a piston sensor, and manual control. Container for storing and firing weapons. 8. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a front plug, wherein the release of the front plug is generated by overpressure inside the container, and wherein the weapon is separated from the front plug upon firing. A container for storing and firing weapons in the form of a torpedo, which occurs before being moved to a distance.