TR2022013433A1 - A WEAPON INTEGRATION APPARATUS INTENDED FOR USE ON MILITARY AIRCRAFT - Google Patents

Abstract

Invention, especially helicopter etc. It relates to the weapon integration apparatus (3) that can be connected to the carrying area opening (1) of military aircraft, allowing the weapon (2) to be rotated in the horizontal / vertical plane to be directed to the target and to be taken into and out of the aircraft through the carrying area opening (1).

Description

DESCRIPTION A INTENDED USE ON MILITARY AIRCRAFT. WEAPON INTEGRATION APPARATUS Technical Field Invention, especially helicopter etc. with the transportation section of military aircraft associated weapons, doors, windows, etc. belonging to the carrying section. opening up The weapon integration apparatus is relevant.

Known Status of the Technique Nowadays, military operations are carried out quickly and air traffic is used during these operations. The use of vehicles is gradually increasing. Aircraft used for this purpose One of the most important examples is helicopters.

Helicopters; The fluid tactical style of modern warfare against threats in the air, on land and at sea. It can be used for attack, defense and transportation to react quickly to conditions.

The most common use of military helicopters is the transport of troops, but transport helicopters combat search and rescue (CSAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), air It is also common to use it to perform other tasks such as the command center.

Helicopters are equipped with machine tools to counter threats during such missions. rifles, grenade launchers, autocannons, etc. in their structures of many different types of weapons It can accommodate.

One of the examples of weapon systems used by helicopters is Doors, windows, etc. belonging to the transport section of the helicopter. These are weapons that can be attached to openings.

These weapons are mostly carried by military personnel carried by helicopters. It is intended for the user. For this reason, it is placed on the sides of the helicopter's carrying section. They are operated by connecting.

Military personnel use doors, windows, etc. gun using helicopter openings can use.

Similarly, weapon systems operated by remote control are also available within the existing technology. is known.

These types of systems include M23 and Sikorsky UH-60 Black, which can be mounted on the door of the UH-lD. M-l34 weapon systems that can be mounted in the window of Hawk / Cougar helicopters can be given.

These types of weapons can be adapted to the aircraft using integration equipment of different structures. is done. By associating existing equipment with the doors/windows of the helicopter, It can help the user direct the weapon to the target.

During the use of the helicopter, do not place the weapon inside when it is not to be used. Collection provides an advantage. Assembly of the weapon system onto the helicopter body; advantage in terms of both helicopter flight dynamics and personnel safety It will be preferred if the weapon is not used, as it will provide

In the currently used integration apparatus, the entire weapon is integrated with the apparatus. It is possible to get into the helicopter and close the doors/windows.

However, in cases where the weapon system is placed inside a helicopter in existing systems, Since the electricity supply to the system continues, there may be a problem that may cause an accident or breakage. Female ignition may occur.

Since the movement of the weapon system is provided by the integration apparatus, the integration The freedom of movement provided to the weapon by the apparatus allows the weapon to be used efficiently. It allows. However, existing integration devices, elevation and sweep angles It may be insufficient because it has a very narrow use.

Weapon systems are intended to be mounted on the door or window of the helicopter.

However, these openings in the carrying area of the helicopter are also used as entrances for military personnel. It can also be used for and output. Existing integration apparatus covers these openings. Since it closes, military personnel cannot enter through the window while using these devices. Its exit is either not possible or very difficult.

The patent application numbered FR2963670 connects the two interfaces and connects the arm ends. containing an intermediate arm provided with rotation units rotated around the rotation axis Suitable for use on LynX helicopters with mounting mechanism refers to the weapon integration apparatus.

The said apparatus has a device that can be positioned on the helicopter door and collected inside. The patent application numbered EP is; Ml34 MINIGUN machine guns, Integration of the weapon into AS 532 AL/UL Cougar type and similar helicopters ensuring its use from the window of the helicopter, providing necessary information for the weapon to operate. Auxiliary equipment such as ammunition box and batteries are placed inside the platform. A window that will enable it to be positioned in a way that does not interfere with its structure. It talks about its support.

Problems the Invention Aims to Solve The purpose of the invention; a key that can be taken into the aircraft and is taken into the vehicle which can be prevented from firing by its mechanism, especially helicopters etc. for military purposes weapons associated with the transport section of aircraft, the door belonging to the transport section, window etc. It is the creation of a weapon integration apparatus that connects it to the openings.

In cases where the weapon system is not needed, the weapon can be used using the aforementioned apparatus. The system can be assembled into the aircraft body. The weapon system is mounted on the aircraft fuselage. In cases where the weapon is not used, both the driving dynamics of the aircraft and will be protected and the security risks of the personnel carried inside will be reduced.

With the invention, the weapon system enables the firing of the weapon when the weapon system is assembled inside. It has a switch mechanism to prevent it. Preferred embodiment of the invention Accordingly, the switch on the apparatus activates the weapon when it is assembled into the body. It prevents the system from catching fire by cutting off the electricity supply.

In this way; When the weapon system is assembled into the body, it performs the weapon firing function. Since it cannot fire, accidents, accidents, etc. that may occur in case of unintentional ignition are prevented. undesirable situations can be prevented.

With the use of the integration apparatus of the invention, the elevation and sweep angles of the gun has been increased. By using the apparatus of the invention, the targeting of the weapon system An advantage has been gained because their capabilities have been increased.

With the use of the integration apparatus of the invention, military personnel can open the window It will be possible to enter and exit the aircraft using the

Explanation of Figures Figure 1. View of the aircraft with its weapons mounted Figure 2. Detailed view of the weapon integration apparatus Explanation of References in Figures 1. Carrying area clearance 2. Weapon 3. Weapon integration apparatus 4. Vertical arm . Support bearing arm 6. Connecting element 7. Lock handle Disclosure of the Invention Invention, especially helicopter etc. Carrying space of military aircraft (l) connected, in the horizontal / vertical plane to direct the weapon (2) to the target. It allows it to be rotated and taken into the aircraft through the carrying area opening (1). It is related to the weapon integration apparatus (3) that can deliver

The said integration apparatus (3) connects the weapon (2) with the weapon (2) when it is taken into the aircraft. It is equipped with at least one switch mechanism that prevents its ignition.

According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the aircraft is a helicopter. More specifically The preferred embodiment of the invention is to connect to Sikorsky BlackhaWk helicopters. aims.

Within this application, the weapon (2) is located in one of the carrying area openings (l) of the helicopter. It can be connected to the window section.

Within the scope of this application, the weapon (l) attached to the helicopter is the Ml34 Minigun type machine gun. It can be a rifle. Considering that the ML34 Minigun is operated by an electric motor The switch mechanism that prevents ignition prevents the electrical supply from the electric motor. It may have a switch structure that can cut and open.

In case the weapon (2) system is taken into the helicopter, the device located on the apparatus (3) The switch cuts off the electrical supply to the system. In this way, it does not cause accidents or accidents. In case of unintentional firing that may occur, the gun must be taken into safety when taken into the helicopter. is being created.

The integration apparatus (3) that is the subject of the invention is installed on Sikorsky BlackhaWk helicopters Ml34. No changes should be made on the helicopter for the integration of the minigun type weapon (2). It can be installed without any need.

The said weapon (2) was used directly or indirectly by a military personnel. can be used. Direct use: military personnel firing the gun at the gunpoint condition, while indirect use means that the weapon is operated via a remote control module. It may include autonomous and/or human use.

While using the weapon (2), helicopter carrying area openings (1) should be opened through the windows. It extends outward and can be used with a high degree of freedom. Use of Afterwards, it can be taken back into the body with the windows remaining closed.

Figure 1 and Figure 2 are shown by taking the gun (2) out of the helicopter window (l). It shows the preferred embodiment of the invention that enables its use.

Within this application, weapons (2); vertical arm (4), support carrying arm (5) and connection It is connected to the helicopter window with element (6).

The support carrier arm (5) defines the main carrier element that carries the gun (2). support The carrier arm (5) is connected to the carrying area opening (l) via the connection element (6).

The support carrier arm (5) moves circularly on the axis of the connection element (6). It is designed to be able to. In this way, the weapon (2) can be moved into and out of the aircraft. In case the weapon (2) is used outside the aircraft; bracket carrier that carries the gun (2) The position of the lever (5) outside the aircraft is fixed using the lock lever (7).

The window etc. belonging to the aircraft can be opened via the lock lever (7) and the support carrier arm (5). It prevents it from moving by locking it to the carrying area opening (l).

If the gun is taken in, the lock lever (7) is opened and the gun (2) is opened to let it in. The support allows the movement of the carrying arm (5).

The vertical arm (4) is formed at the end of the carrier arm (5) to connect the gun (2). defines the section.

Claims (9)

STEMS . It is a weapon integration apparatus (3) that can be connected to the carrying area opening (l) of military aircraft, allowing the weapon (2) to be rotated in the horizontal / vertical plane to be directed to the target and being taken into and out of the aircraft through the carrying area opening (1), and its feature is; When the weapon (2) is taken into the aircraft, it has at least one switch mechanism that prevents the weapon (2) from firing. It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in claim 1 and its feature is; The aircraft in charge is a helicopter and the carrying area opening (l) is the window of the helicopter. The weapon integration apparatus mentioned in the claim is (3) and its feature is; The gun is a Ml34 Minigun operated by (2) electric motors. . It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in claim 1 or 3 and its feature is; When the weapon (2) is taken into the aircraft, it must have at least one switch that cuts off the electrical supply in order to prevent the weapon (2) from firing. . It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in claim 1 and its feature is; It contains the vertical arm (4), the support carrying arm (5) and the connection element (6) in order to connect it to the carrying area opening (l) of the aircraft. . It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in Request 5 and its feature is; It has the support bearing arm (5) which is connected to the carrying area opening (l) through the connection element (6). . It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in claim 6 and its feature is; It has a support carrier arm (5) designed to move circularly on the axis of the connection element (6) in order to enable the movement of the weapon (2) in and out of the aircraft. . It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in Request 5 and its feature is; In case of use of that weapon (2) outside the aircraft; It has a locking lever (7) that fixes its position outside the aircraft by locking the carrying arm (5), and in case that weapon (2) is taken inside, it allows it to be taken into the aircraft by releasing the carrying arm (5). 9. It is the weapon integration apparatus (3) mentioned in claim 5 and its feature is; The support carrier arm (5) has a vertical arm at its end, which is designed to connect the gun (2).