RU187027U1 - REUSABLE CONTAINER FOR RESETING AIRCRAFT shells - Google Patents

Abstract

The proposed utility model relates to aviation technology, namely to the design of a reusable container with a retractable conveyor for dropping aircraft shells (bombs or mines) from a transport aircraft.

The essence of the proposed utility model is determined by the fact that in a reusable container for dropping aircraft shells, comprising a housing 1 made in the form of a hollow power frame, in the inner cavity of which a conveyor 2 is placed for moving the shells associated with the movement mechanism. The conveyor 2 is equipped with tool holders 3 for shells and rollers 4 for smooth movement of shells. The container is additionally equipped with a retractable conveyor 5, which is located in the container body 1 and is mounted on the ramp 6 in the reset position. The conveyor 5 and the reload zone 7 provide a smooth movement of shells from the main conveyor 2 to the sliding conveyor 5. The conveyor 5 leaves its free part in the discharge zone of 8 shells outside the ramp 6 of the aircraft. 2 ill.

Description

The proposed utility model relates to aviation technology, namely, to the design of a reusable container with a retractable conveyor for dropping aircraft shells (bombs or mines) from a transport aircraft.

A known system for transporting and dropping cargo for a transport aircraft (AC), comprising one container located in the cargo compartment of the aircraft and configured to accommodate at least one cargo installed in the container by means of a slide in which said container is located in the cargo compartment with the possibility of longitudinal movement and bringing from one position to another (see, for example, RF patent No. 2513079, CL B64D 1/10, 2010).

The known system is the closest to the proposed utility model in terms of the function and the result achieved and is selected by the applicant as a prototype.

A disadvantage of the known system of transportation and discharge of cargo is that when the container moves longitudinally inside the aircraft, the center of gravity of the transport aircraft changes significantly, which will lead not only to the accuracy of cargo discharge, but also to the stability of the entire transportation and discharge system.

The technical result of the proposed useful is that during transportation and discharge of shells the container does not move on the plane, the center of gravity does not change significantly, the accuracy of projectile discharge and the stability of the aircraft as a whole increase. In addition, the proposed utility model allows to reduce the minimum time and laboriousness of work when re-equipping a transport aircraft into a bomber or mine-trap, the minimum time and laboriousness of work when preparing a re-departure (it is only necessary to replace an empty container with an equipped one), and ensure the safety of the equipment of the container with shells due to the possibility installation of fuses immediately before the reset, and also increase the speed of the reset.

The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that in a reusable container for dropping aircraft shells, comprising a housing inside which shells and means for moving and dropping them associated with the drive are located, characterized in that the projectile dropping device is made in the form of a retractable conveyor located inside the container, fixed on a ramp that provides smooth movement of shells from the main conveyor to a retractable conveyor, leaving its free part in the discharge zone beyond the limits of the aircraft ramp pparata.

The essence of the proposed utility model is illustrated by the drawing, where: in FIG. 1 - shows a General view of the container in section with a closed ramp;

FIG. 2 is a view of a container with an open ramp.

A reusable container with a retractable conveyor for dropping aircraft shells (bombs or mines) from a transport aircraft includes a housing 1 made in the form of a hollow power frame, in the inner cavity of which is located the Main conveyor 2, lodgements 3 with shells installed in them, rollers 4, retractable conveyor 5 (see Fig. 1).

The housing 1 consists of a power frame, providing rigidity and structural integrity. The housing prevents foreign elements from entering the container. Along with this, the housing ensures the safety of the contents of the container from external factors. The container body has side openings for installation in fuse shells.

The main 2 and retractable conveyors 5 provide the movement of lodgment 3 with shells installed in them, which are means of moving and dropping shells. Lodgements 3 with the shells installed in them is a three-dimensional structure for laying a projectile in it and then moving along the conveyor 2 and 5, and the rollers 4 ensure smooth movement and discharge of the projectile along the retractable conveyor 5 and its discharge.

The rollers 4 provide a smooth movement of the projectile in the container and limit it from popping up and skewing in the tool tray 3.

A retractable conveyor 5 is installed inside the container body 1, after an operator (pilot) command, the retractable conveyor 5 extends from the container onto the ramp 6 of the aircraft to ensure smooth rolling of the projectile to the discharge zone 8 from the aircraft.

A container with a retractable conveyor for dropping aircraft shells in accordance with this utility model operates as follows.

A container with pre-set charges is loaded into the aircraft. After the aircraft reaches the projectile discharge point, the cargo compartment opens at the aircraft, the ramp 6 is lowered, then the retractable conveyor 5 is pulled out of the container body 1, a control signal is sent to the conveyor 2, lodges 3 with shells installed from them start moving along the main conveyor 2. Impact and fall of the shells limit the lodgement 3 and the rollers 4. Under the action of forces caused by the movement of the conveyor 2, the shells move in the lodgement 3 and on the rollers 4 to the overload zone 7 in the retractable sporter 5, where they continue to move in a predetermined direction parallel to the rail 6 of the aircraft 8 to the discharge area of the aircraft. The vacated lodgement 3 continues to move along the conveyors 2 and 5. The projectile is reset at the command of the operator (pilot) through the discharge zone 8, located outside the ramp 6 of the aircraft, which ensures the safety of the discharge, eliminating the possibility of grazing the projectile with the fuselage of the aircraft.

The control system is equipped with a software sensor for the sequence of operation of the mechanisms for dropping projectiles, which takes into account the flight speed, flight altitude, projectile mass, aerodynamic properties of the projectile, and external weather factors. That allows for targeted bombing or mining.

The system continues to work until the container is completely empty. After completing the mission, the aircraft returns to base. Using a loading and unloading mechanism, a container is unloaded from the aircraft and a new container with installed shells is loaded in its place.

Using the proposed model will allow for a minimum short time to convert a transport aircraft into a bomber or a mine layer and increase the number of repeated sorties, ensure the safety of the equipment of the container with shells due to the possibility of installing fuses immediately before the discharge and controllability of the discharge speed.

Claims (1)

A reusable container for discharging aircraft shells, comprising a housing inside which shells and means for moving and discharging them are placed connected with the drive, characterized in that the projectile discharging means is in the form of a retractable conveyor placed inside the container and secured on a ramp in the reset position, providing smooth movement of shells from the main conveyor to a retractable conveyor, leaving its free part in the zone of projectile discharge outside the ramp of the aircraft.

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