KR20210060368A - Amphibious Mobile Assault Bridge (AAAB) System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention can be mounted on a water-operated console as needed, and is used to arrange a ramp 4 that allows military vehicles and military units to traverse through the AAAB system 2 having 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, lifting 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, and ensures that the AAAB system 1 is operated by two personnel.

Description

Amphibious Mobile Assault Bridge (AAAB) System

The AAAB system is a bridge system that allows military vehicles and units to cross rivers through an amphibious bridge system. Vehicles have the ability to move on land/water 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 to place a ramp.

The AAAB (Armored Amphibious Assault Bridge) is a tracked or wheeled military vehicle or engineer vehicle that allows infantry to traverse between waterfronts according to load classification. By connecting vehicles together, they have 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 configurations. To load the vehicle into the AAAB system and form the road, four ramps are mounted on the hull of the AAAB system.

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

Bridge construction personnel guide the lifting crane operator for safe ramp work, taking into account the moving area of the crane and the dimensions of the vehicle.

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

The lifting crane is used to transport the ramp to the work site or to the storage bracket of AAAB vehicles. The crane is capable of carrying a ramp weighing approximately 1160 kg up 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 since these control levers are too close to each other, confusion arises in operation, and the operator may make incorrect operation.

Since the wire connection is the only way, the crane operator has a work site as short as the length of the cable. Considering the dimensions of the AAAB vehicle and the lamp on which the installation was performed and the weight of the lamp, the possibility of the lamp shaking when the crane lifts the lamp and puts it down, as the crane operator has limited mobility in the place, should be considered from a safety standpoint. Brings the situation. This allows the installation of ramps under the guidance of bridge builders.

When considering the intended use and operating conditions of AAAB vehicles, time and safety are top priorities. In order to quickly and safely perform the ordered missions during combat, a minimum of 3 personnel are required. If one of the personnel on the vehicle is unable to perform the mission for such a system used by the military unit to cross the river, the vehicle operated by three personnel in the current configuration will result in a situation where it cannot function properly. .

Patent application document TR2006/00605 in the literature discloses an amphibious bridge vehicle and a transport vehicle. The above document enables remote control of the crane used to lift the ramp that could allow the amphibious AAAB vehicle to be loaded, allows the amphibious AAAB vehicle to be loaded, and places them in the area of use so that the water operated console It does not mention the configuration that allows it to be transferred to.

As a result, due to the above-mentioned problems and inadequate existing solutions, there is a need for improvement in the technical field.

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

The main object of the present invention is that the remote control operation of the crane used for the amphibious AAAB vehicle to build ferries and bridges and to lift ramps that can be loaded and to position these ramps in their use area, if necessary, to the front of the vehicle. Or from a water-operated console.

Another important object of the present invention is to reduce the number of three persons (crew members) in AAAB vehicles, through the fact that the control of the crane is carried out by the water propulsion operator, so that the AAAB vehicle can also be operated by two persons. It is to do.

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

1 is a perspective view of the AAAB system viewed from an angle.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the AAAB system of the present invention from different angles, showing three detail parts.
3 is a detailed view (A) of FIG. 2 of the AAAB system of the present invention as viewed from an angle.
4 is a detailed view (B) of FIG. 2 of the AAAB system of the present invention as viewed from an angle.
5 is a detailed view (C) of FIG. 2 of the AAAB system of the present invention as viewed from an angle.
Figure 6 is a detailed view of the 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 as viewed from a different angle.
[Part reference description]
1. AAAB system
2. Pontoon
3. Water operation console
4. Lamp
5. Mounting section
6. Stacking section
7. Crane
8. Movement mechanism (boom)
9. Basic 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 lifts a ramp 4 that allows a vehicle crossing the river to be loaded on an amphibious AAAB configured to allow military units to cross the river and move on land/water, and lift such ramps 4 onto the area of use. It relates to an AAAB system (1) that enables a process capable of remotely controlling a crane (7), which is used for positioning in the water-operated console (3).

As shown in the perspective view of FIGS. 1 and 2, by the portable control device 11 located in the AAAB system 1 of the present invention, the crane 7 according to the present invention is water from the water operation console 3 Controlled by the propulsion operator. This ensures that the number of three-person crew members in the AAAB vehicle 2 is reduced, and is also operated by two personnel.

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

◆ Amphibious AAAB vehicle (2) that includes all elements, is designed to allow troops to cross the river, and has mobility on land and water.

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

◆ Mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), through the connection of the plurality of AAAB vehicles (2) to each other so that the military unit can move above the AAAB vehicle (2) and easily move downward from the AAAB vehicle (2) Lamp (4),

◆ Mounting section (5), which is the section on which the lamp (4) is mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), so that the vehicle and personnel can pass through the lamp (4),

◆ When the lamp (4) is not in use, the stacking section (6), which is a section mounted and stacked on the AAAB vehicle (2),

◆ 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/up around the crane. A crane with moving function (7),

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

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

◆ Auxiliary connector 10, which is located on the water-operated console 3, ensures cable connection, and allows the crane 7 to be used also by an operator operating on the water,

◆ All elements are included to control the movement of the crane 7, one hand can be used, and connected to the basic connector 9 or the auxiliary connector 10 through a connection socket, wirelessly or wired A portable control device 11 that can control the crane 7 and, if necessary, hang it on the neck of the water propulsion operator through a strap,

◆ Mounting slot 12 located on the water operation console 3 and ensuring that the portable control device 11 is coupled to the water operation console 3, and

◆ A mounting strap (13) located on the portable control device (11) and ensuring that the portable control device (11) is coupled to 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, moving with the moving mechanism 8 transfers an image to securely mount the lamp 4 to the mounting section 5 and the stacking section 6 And, thereby, a camera 14 that allows the water propulsion operator to easily control the crane 7 by himself/herself,

◆ Located on the water operation console (3), the image transmitted from the camera (14) can be transmitted to the water operation operator, and the screen (15) has an infrared function to support night installation activities and to facilitate 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 allows the crane 7 to rotate 360° around its axis,

◆ A lock button (17) that activates the axial movement of the handling lever (16) and turns the handling lever (16) in a desired direction when pressed,

◆ an up button 18 ensuring upward movement of the rope tied between the movement mechanism 8 and the lamp 4,

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

It is the most important factor when crossing the river during combat, and projecting the military unit to the opposite shore within the shortest time without losing the combat effect is possible only when the bridge installation is carried out as quickly and safely as possible. In this regard, in consideration of the disadvantages and limitations of the existing system, a new AAAB system (1) was developed.

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. The 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 the lifting/lowering (upward/downward) movement and axial movement. Only three buttons (17, 18, 19) are provided.

In the AAAB system 1; The basic connector 9 currently in use and shown in FIG. 4 is maintained, and a new connection point auxiliary connector 10 as shown in FIG. 3 is added to the water-operated console 3. Thus, the ability to control the crane 7 from two different points of the AAAB vehicle 2 via a 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, the underwater propulsion operator using the crane 7 hangs the portable control device 11 around his neck by using the current strap arm, and uses both hands on the AAAB vehicle 2 to move 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 moving area of the crane 7 is preferably displayed by a camera 14 located at the end of the moving mechanism 8. This image is displayed on a screen 15 mounted on an aquatic operation console 3. Further, 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 himself while looking at the crane 7 from the screen 15.

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

Installing the lamp 4 safely 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 3 personnel will be performed comfortably and safely with fewer personnel.

The crane 7 is capable of transporting a ramp 4 having a weight of about 1160 kg to a distance of 9.1 m from its axis of rotation.

While operating the AAAB vehicle 2 underwater; Structures on which bridges are erected to ensure passage to waters opposite the military units, or that allow tracked/wheeled vehicles or pedestrians to be loaded onto AAAB vehicles (2) are referred to as ramps (4).

■ The crane (7), which is part of the AAAB vehicle (2), can rotate 90 + 20 degrees (right/left). In addition, the moving mechanism 8 on 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 the movement of the hook is ensured.

The portable control device 11 is connected to the basic connector 9 through a cable, or to the auxiliary connector 10 of the water operation console 3 through a cable connection socket. Moreover, the portable control device 11 can also optionally control the crane 7 wirelessly. The portable control device 11 includes a lock button 17, an up button 18 and a down button 19. When the locking button 17 is pressed and the handling lever 16 is moved, the crane 7 rotates in the direction in which the handling lever 16 faces. The movement 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 the portable control device 11 allows the operator to operate with one hand.

The movement mechanism 8 goes down by pressing the down button 19, while the ramp 4 in the stacking section 6 is tied to the rope while mounting the ramp 4. Then, the up button (18) is pushed to lift the lamp (4). Then, the locking button 17 is pressed and the handling lever 16 is turned in the direction of the mounting section 5. In this process, the crane 7 moves towards the mounting section 5. When the lamp 4 reaches 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's operating operator. The activity of bringing the ramp 4 to the stacking section 6 is ensured by carrying out the above-described process steps in reverse order.

The portable control device 11 uses the mounting strap 13 in the portable control device 11 and the mounting slot 12 in the water operation console 3, so that it does not move in the water operation console 3, Can be fixed. Through this, the water propulsion operator can 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 that transmits the image to the screen 15 has a 360° field of view (A), as shown in FIG. 7.

Claims (3)

As an AABS system,
◆ Amphibious AAAB vehicle (2) that includes all elements, is designed for military units to cross the river, and has mobility on land and water.
◆ Water operation console (3), which is a control panel that is used to control the movement of the AAAB vehicle (2) in water and is controlled by a water propulsion operator
◆ Mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), through the connection of the plurality of AAAB vehicles (2) to each other, military units can move above the AAAB vehicle (2) and easily move downward from the AAAB vehicle (2) Lamp (4),
◆ Mounting section (5), which is the section in which the lamp (4) is mounted on the AAAB vehicle (2), to ensure that the vehicle and personnel pass through the lamp (4),
◆ When the lamp 4 is not in use, it is mounted on the AAAB vehicle 2, thereby stacking the stacking section 6,
◆ 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/up around the crane. A crane with moving function (7),
◆ a moving mechanism 8 located at the end of the crane 7 and ensuring downward/upward movement of the rope to which the ramp 4 to be transported is bound, and
◆ The basic connector (9), which is located on the crane (7) and ensures cable connection,
Including,
The AAAB system (1) lifts the ramp (4) allowing vehicles crossing the river to be loaded onto the AAAB vehicle (2), and the crane (7) used to place this ramp in its use area. To enable remote control operation from the water operation console 3, which,
◆ Auxiliary connector 10, which is located on the water-operated console 3, ensures cable connection, and allows the crane 7 to be used also by an underwater water propulsion operator,
◆ By including all elements to control the movement of the crane 7, one-handed use, and connected to the basic connector 9, or connected to the auxiliary connector 10 through a connection socket, A portable control device 11 that can control the crane 7 wirelessly or wiredly and, if necessary, hang it on the neck of an operator driving through a strap,
◆ Mounting slot 12 located on the water operation console 3 and ensuring that the portable control device 11 is coupled to the water operation console 3, and
◆ A mounting strap 13 located on the portable control device 11 and ensuring that the portable control device 11 is coupled to the mounting slot 12,
AAAB system comprising a (1). The method of claim 1, wherein the AAAB system (1),
◆ located at the end of the moving mechanism 8 and moving together with the moving mechanism 8 to ensure secure mounting of the lamp 4 to the mounting section 5 and the stacking section 6 A camera 14 that transmits, and thereby allows the water propulsion operator to easily control the crane 7 by himself, and
◆ A screen 15 located on the water operation console 3 and capable of transmitting the image transmitted from the camera 14 to the water operation operator, supporting nighttime installation activities, and having an infrared function to facilitate installation,
AAAB system comprising a (1). The method of claim 1, wherein the portable control device (11),
◆ A handling lever 16 that controls the axial movement of the crane 7 and allows the crane 7 to rotate 360° around its axis,
◆ A lock button (17) that activates the axial movement of the handling lever (16) and turns the handling lever (16) in a desired direction when pressed,
◆ an up button 18 ensuring upward movement of the rope tied between the movement mechanism 8 and the lamp 4, and
◆ Down button 19 to ensure downward movement of the rope tied between the movement mechanism 8 and the ramp 4,
AAAB system comprising a (1).

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