WO1996041998A2 - Dispositif laser de telemetrie et de detonation - Google Patents

Dispositif laser de telemetrie et de detonation Download PDF

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WO1996041998A2
WO1996041998A2 PCT/US1996/009622 US9609622W WO9641998A2 WO 1996041998 A2 WO1996041998 A2 WO 1996041998A2 US 9609622 W US9609622 W US 9609622W WO 9641998 A2 WO9641998 A2 WO 9641998A2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
    • F41G1/46—Sighting devices for particular applications
    • F41G1/473—Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A19/00—Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
    • F41A19/58—Electric firing mechanisms
    • F41A19/63—Electric firing mechanisms having means for contactless transmission of electric energy, e.g. by induction, by sparking gap
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
    • F41G1/32—Night sights, e.g. luminescent
    • F41G1/34—Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
    • F41G1/35—Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light for illuminating the target, e.g. flash lights
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42C—AMMUNITION FUZES; ARMING OR SAFETY MEANS THEREFOR
    • F42C13/00—Proximity fuzes; Fuzes for remote detonation
    • F42C13/02—Proximity fuzes; Fuzes for remote detonation operated by intensity of light or similar radiation
    • F42C13/026—Remotely actuated projectile fuzes operated by optical transmission links

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  • the invention relates to the use of lasers on small firearms to permit a combined sighting and range finder capability.
  • Sight picture and aim are critical if the shooter is to fire the most accurate shot or series of shots.
  • the top of the front sight should be level with the top of the rear sight, with an equal amount of light on either side of the front sight.
  • Using this sight picture requires that the shooter focus his shooting eye so that the sights are in focus and the target is out of focus.
  • Added to the difficulty is the trigger which must be released using direct, even pressure to keep the barrel of the gun pointing at the target.
  • Laser technology has been previously introduced as a solution to the problem of accurately and rapidly sighting a handgun on an intended target.
  • the typical laser sight is mounted on the top of the handgun or on the bottom.
  • the laser sight when properly aligned, places a red light dot on the target where the bullet will strike if the gun is fired.
  • Using this type of sight enables the law enforcement officer to rapidly, instinctively, and properly position the weapon and be certain of his/her intended target.
  • Using a laser sight enables accurate shots to be fired at distances of more than 15 to 20 meters, sufficient for most combat law enforcement situations requiring the use of handguns.
  • Laser sights have proven their worth for sighting weapons having substantially flat trajectories over extended distances such as the M-16 or for powerful handguns having a relatively flat trajectory over a short, effective firing distance such as 9 mm.
  • the usefulness for laser sights is substantially diminished when used with weapons that launch a projectile having a large and highly variable trajectory over the effective firing range of a weapon, for example, the mortar.
  • the mortar is, in essence, a muzzle loading cannon that fires shells at low velocities, comparatively short ranges, and at a substantial angular elevation due to the large trajectory of the projectile.
  • the mortar is typically “sighted in” by “guess-timating” the distance to the target, then adjusting the angular elevation after each fired round impacts by “guess-timating” the distance from the target, until the weapon is finally adjusted so that the fired shell will hit the target.
  • a similar situation is present when attempting to fire a grenade launcher. This procedure is wasteful of ammunition, time consuming, and provides the enemy with sufficient time to respond or retreat. It is well known that the error rate of
  • Another aspect of the invention is to provide a modular laser range finding apparatus that can be used with the laser sighting and flashlight apparatus disclosed by the inventor.
  • Still another aspect of the invention is to provide a modular laser range finding apparatus that can be used with a projectile which has a detonation mechanism that is laser beam activated wherein the projectile can be detonated at a predetermined height above the target after the modular laser range finding apparatus has ensured that the proper trajectory to the target has been obtained.
  • the invention is a laser range sighting apparatus for determining the range to a selected target.
  • Pulsed laser ranging means is provided for sending a timed laser signal to the target with said signal being reflected from the target.
  • Laser pointing means is provided for selectively pointing a laser spot at the target with said laser pointing means and said pulsed laser ranging means being in the same plane.
  • Selection means is provided for filtering out the reflections emanating from the target as a result of the laser spot emitted by said laser pointing means.
  • An output signal corresponding solely to the reflections received from said pulsed laser ranging means is provided.
  • Processing means is provided for processing the output signal received from said selection means to provide a distance output signal that corresponds to the measured time of said timed pulsed laser signal to reach the target and return to said apparatus. Said distance output signal corresponds to the range of the selected target.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of modular laser range finding apparatus mounted on a typical rifle.
  • Fig. 2 is a detailed side view of the control panel of the laser range finder.
  • Figure 3 is a detailed view of the "heads up" display that a user will view through the eyepiece of the laser range finder.
  • Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the laser range finder along section lines BB shown in Fig. 3.
  • Figure 5 is a front view of the laser range finder.
  • Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the laser detonated projectile.
  • Figure 7 is a front cross-sectional view of the mounting bracket used to mount the laser range finder to a standard military issue weapon.
  • Figure 8 is a side view of the mounting bracket used to mount the laser range finder.
  • Fig. 9 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of the modular laser range finding apparatus mounted on a typical rifle.
  • Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional detailed view of the preferred embodiment across section line DD as shown in Fig. 9.
  • Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional detailed view of the preferred embodiment across section line EE as shown in Fig. 9.
  • Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional detailed view of the preferred embodiment across section line FF as shown in Fig. 9.
  • Fig. 13 is a left side view of the preferred embodiment across section line GG as shown in Fig. 11.
  • Fig. 14 is a right side view of the preferred embodiment across section line
  • Fig. 15 is a detailed view across section line JJ as shown in Fig. 13.
  • Fig. 16 is a detailed view across section line KK as shown in Fig. 14.
  • Fig. 17 is a cut-away side of the preferred embodiment of the laser detonated projectile.
  • Fig. 18 is a rear cross-sectional view along section line AA of Fig. 17 showing the detail of the battery pack activation mechanism in its inactive state.
  • Fig. 19 is a rear cross-sectional view along line AA of Fig. 17 showing the detail of the battery pack activation mechanism in its active state.
  • Fig. 20 is cut-away side of an alternative embodiment of the laser detonated projectile.
  • Fig. 21 is a rear cross-sectional view along section line BB of Fig. 20 showing the detail of the battery pack activation mechanism in its inactive state.
  • Fig. 22 is a rear cross-sectional view along line BB of Fig. 20 showing the detail of the battery pack activation mechanism in its active state.
  • the apparatus is a modular laser range finding system adaptable to the offensive M16, SMAW-D and other small arms.
  • apparatus 102 is modular and can be used with laser sight module 122 and flashlight module 124 previously disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/303,860, filed September 9, 1994.
  • the modules are mounted on an M-16 type weapon 126 equipped with a 203 grenade launcher 128 modified with an electronic fire control box 114.
  • the selection of button 132 which indicates "M-16" on the modified handle grip 108 causes the infrared transmitter 134 to activate the selected laser pointer of laser sight module 122 when the forward activation keypad 110 is likewise depressed.
  • Arrow up keypad 136 and arrow down keypad 138 on range finder 102 cause range finder 102 to elevate and descend in 50 meter increments to facilitate targeting for the M-16. For use with other weapons, elevation is accomplished automatically.
  • buttons 130 labeled "203" causes infrared transmitter 134 to activate range finder 102 when the forward activation keypad 110 is depressed.
  • the selection of button 142 labeled “SMART DART” in conjunction with button 130 causes range finder 102 microprocessor 410 (shown in Fig. 4) to relay range target information via infrared communication diodes 156, 118 to grenade launcher electronic fire control box 114.
  • Box 114 contains a detonation timer (not shown) that activates wide angle infrared laser 116.
  • the infrared signal transmitted from the wide angle infrared laser 116 is received by infrared detector 604 on laser detonated projectile 602(shown in Fig. 17).
  • laser detonated projectile Upon receiving the appropriate infrared signal, laser detonated projectile then detonates. Laser detonated projectile or normal munitions can only be fired when the mechanical trigger 112 is depressed after the proper ordnance keypad 140 or 142 is selected and the "ready" keypad 150 is depressed.
  • Fig. 2 is a detailed view of the control panel 103 of laser range finder 102.
  • Control panel 103 is made up of a series of rubberized conductive keypads 202 through 224 that are attached to a circuit board (not shown) inside range finder 102.
  • each munition is provided with its own selection button, keypads 202 through 212.
  • Pre-determined trajectory information concerning each selectable ordnance and the various weapons that finder 102 can be installed on is stored in finder 102.
  • the "VIS" keypad 222 selects the visible 635 nm laser pointer (shown in Fig. 5).
  • the "IR” keypad 220 selects the 830 nm infrared laser pointer (shown in Fig. 5).
  • the "YARD/METER” keypad 218 allows the user to select whichever measurement system that he/she is comfortable.
  • the "DISPLAY +" and “DISPLAY-” keypads 216 and 214 adjust the backlight intensity of the heads-up display when viewed through the finder's eyepiece 226.
  • finder 102 in addition to the laser features, standard telescopic sights are included so that the user can see “dots” provided by finder 102 from substantial distances. Focus adjustment is accomplished through focal ring 228.
  • the "OFF" keypad 224 disables the system.
  • Figure 3 is a detail of the "heads up" display that a user will view through eyepiece 226.
  • Indicia 302 identifies the selected weapon platform that finder 102 is installed on. In this example, the M203 grenade launcher that is part of the M- 16 has been selected.
  • Indicia 304 indicates that the distance to the target, that is the distance to the place where laser pointer dot 308 is impacting, is 350 meters.
  • Indicia 302 and 304 are displayed using L.E.D. or L.C.D.s by techniques well known in the art.
  • Laser pointer dot 308 is aligned with the cross hairs 306 of the telescopic sights within finder 102.
  • Laser pointer dot 308 can be either a visible laser or an infrared laser depending on whether keypad 220 or keypad 222 is selected.
  • Figure 4 is a side, cross-sectional view of finder 102 along section lines BB shown in Fig. 3.
  • the range finder utilized in finder 102 is preferably an optical time domain distance measuring device. However, other laser range finding systems could also be employed.
  • a pulsed 1540 nm infrared laser 502 is reflected on the target. Laser 502 is directed to be in the exact same plane as laser pointer 308.
  • the return signal from laser 502 is timed and is received through forward lens assembly 405.
  • the signal is filtered though a not-pass optical filter 406, well known in the field, to eliminate ambient light interference.
  • the signal is detected utilizing a "PIN" photoelectric diode 404, also well known in the field, wherein the signal is converted into electrical pulses that are received and timed by a time/counter crystal 408. Each pulse at approximately 33 MHz is equivalent to 5 meters of distance. The distance equivalent is then communicated to microprocessor 410 which drives servo motor 412. Motor 412 drives ball screw assembly 414 causing finder 102 to rotate about the trajectory pivot pin 416, thereby achieving the desired trajectory compensation. Constant resistance is maintained via tension spring 418 located between finder 102 and interface subplate 420 which serves to mount finder 102 to the weapon.
  • Pad 422 is connected to microprocessor 410 via a flexible cable 424.
  • the "RANGE” keypad 426 activates finder 102 when depressed, stopping automatically when released.
  • the "ON” keypad 428 activates the pre-determined laser pointer 504, 506 (shown in Fig. 5) for sighting after the determination of the range is achieved.
  • external interface 430 is provided to facilitate external communication to other devices so that firing can be coordinated with other weapons when necessary.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of finder 102.
  • Pulsing infrared ranging laser 502 is the only frequency detected by filtered "PIN" photoelectric diode 404 when the reflection from the target is received via the forward lens assembly 405. That is, reflections from visible laser 504, if keypad 222 has been selected, or from infrared laser 506, if keypad 220 has been selected, will not be detected. Visible
  • nm laser pointer 504 and 830 nm infrared laser 506 are sighted along the exact same plane as the pulsed infrared ranging laser 502, thus facilitating precision ranging and targeting. All lasers 402, 504, 506 are bore sighted using four cone point set screws 508 that contact the laser housing (now shown) allowing windage and elevation adjustment.
  • Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of an alternative embodiment of the laser detonated projectile 602.
  • This type of ordnance is similar to a standard "203" grenade that is designed to be fired with the M-16.
  • a plurality of metal ball bearings 608 become individual projectiles upon detonation.
  • High explosive compound 612 is surrounded by bearings 608.
  • Metal cover 610 covers projectile
  • Cover 610 becomes shrapnel upon detonation. Explosive primer 606 is used to detonate explosive compound 612.
  • Projectile 602 is shot from a cartridge (shown in dotted lines) in the same manner as standard "203" ordnance.
  • wide angle infrared laser 116 transmits a detonation signal at the point when projectile 602 has reached the desired distance from the point of firing. This distance corresponds to the distance that the range finder had previously determined as being where the target was located.
  • projectile 602 can be detonated precisely at the target. It is also possible to detonate projectile 602 above the target so that it would be effective in situations where an enemy was located in foxholes or behind protective barriers.
  • the signal from laser 116 is transmitted through translucent plate 616.
  • plate 616 will be LEXAN.
  • other materials could also be used providing that the material permits the infrared light from laser 116 to be passed through.
  • the signal is focused by reflector 618 which is preferably a parabolic shaped reflective surface that has a focal point corresponding to the location of infrared detector 604.
  • Infrared detector 604 is powered by battery pack 614. Once I.R. detector 604 receives the detonation signal, primer 606 is electrically detonated. In this manner, the detonation of projectile 602 can be controlled throughout the useful operating range of the munition.
  • Figure 7 is front cross-sectional view of the mounting bracket used to mount the laser range finder to a standard military issue weapon.
  • This bracket permits mounting finder 102 or laser sight 124 on existing carry handle 702 which is found on the M41A.
  • Lower mount 704 is attached to carry handle 702 via two flat head screws 706.
  • Upper mount 708 is attached to lower mount 704 utilizing two (one on each side) shoulder bolts 710. Shoulder bolts 710 also act as the pivot point for range finder elevation adjustments.
  • Figure 8 is a side view of the mounting bracket used to mount the laser range finder.
  • Upper mount 708 and lower mount 704 are mounted to carry handle 702 so that the existing sighting block 802 and elevation adjusting wheel 804 can be utilized to adjust the laser sight module 124 for distance sighting via two set screws 806 contacting sighting block 802.
  • Fig. 9 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of the modular laser range finding apparatus mounted on a typical rifle. This embodiment is similar to the one discussed above, except that it is more modular so that components can be replaced in the field. Further, this embodiment provides more sophisticated control and information to enable the user to operate more effectively.
  • Main housing 930, wire harness assembly 904 and rear housing cap 926 hold each separate module in place on the apparatus. Molded clasp 924 enables a user to remove the module.
  • Motor module 920 contains many of the components described with the following exceptions.
  • Serve motor shaft 918 has wheel 914 mounted so as to rotate when serve motor 412' operates.
  • Wheel 914 contains a hole pattern that permits infrared light emanating from IR emitter 912 to pass through at time intervals to be received by IR detector 916. This signal is processed via microprocessor 410 and controls elevation. Power is routed through wire harness assembly 904 to motor drive module
  • Lens 902 can now be changed to different magnifications such as 4X, 6X, and 10X.
  • Lens 902 is attached via the same mechanism used for single lens reflex cameras.
  • Position on top of the apparatus is flashlight module 124 which is attached to laser sight module 122.
  • Environmental module 928 serves to provide temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, etc. Module 928 could also serve to provide warnings of chemical or biological weapons as well as other hazards that might be expected to be encountered.
  • Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional detailed view of the preferred embodiment across section line DD as shown in Fig. 9. This shows the detail of wire harness assembly 904 as to how it routes power from batteries 1102 (shown in Fig. 11) to the various electronic functions and from batteries 1104 (shown in Fig. 11) to motor drive module 920.
  • Use of separate power sources eliminates electronic spiking and improves the reliability of the apparatus.
  • Pick up 1102 is the power pick-up for all electronics.
  • Female connector port 1004 is used for fire control module 922.
  • Pick up 1006 is used for motor drive 412'.
  • Female connector port 1008 is for motor drive module 920.
  • Female connector port 1010 is used in range finder module 1106. Ribbon connector 1012 is used for environmental module 922. Locating slots 1014 are used for positioning the connectors.
  • Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional detailed view of the preferred embodiment across section line EE as shown in Fig. 9.
  • batteries 1102 and 1104 are used to power the apparatus.
  • Batteries 1102 and 1104 are preferably three 3 volt lithium batteries.
  • Main housing 930 holds motor module 920, fire control module 922, environmental module 928 and range finder module 1106.
  • Fig. 12 shows a detailed view of main menu 1204 of a dot matrix display.
  • the main menu features compass, diagnostic, power, fire control, environment, laser calibrate, owners manual (a "help” capability), and Language.
  • Sub menu and text 1206 contains sub-menus and/or test information for each main menu function. For example, if main menu "FIRE CONTROL” is selected, the sub menu would be "M203" “SMART DART", “SMAW-D” or “LAM”. Warning indicators 1208 indicates when power is low and when the apparatus is in the "fire” mode. Dot 1210 allows “re-zero” via software any time that weapon platforms are changed.
  • Fig. 13 shows the fire control keypads.
  • the keypads control the electronic functions via the central processing unit and are displayed to the user via the dot matrix "heads-up" display discussed above. Cursor is controlled by scrolling up
  • circuit board 1306 which is connected via edge connector 1308. This module is held in place via clasp 924 when clasp 924 is snapped into the rear housing cap 926. As shown in Fig. 14, locating tabs 1404 position the module 1106 into slots
  • IR detector 158' communicates with grip circuits discussed above and in the prior applications via IR emitter 134 (shown in Fig. 1). As shown in Fig. 15, the laser detonated projectile shown in Fig. 17 is detonated via IR emitter 116'. The detonation timer of the laser detonated projectile is programmed upon leaving the launching tube of the grenade launcher.
  • Fig. 16 shows the range finder IR detector 404' and infrared (1750nm) range finder laser 502'.
  • Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional side view of the preferred embodiment of laser detonated projectile 122.
  • This type of ordnance is similar to a standard "203" grenade that is designed to be fired with the M-16.
  • a shaped explosive charge 102 is detonated which causes a plurality of fragments to dispersed from casing 104.
  • Projectile 122 is shot from a cartridge in the same manner as standard
  • a wide angle infrared laser (not shown) attached to a launching apparatus such as disclosed by the inventor in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/349,375, entitled LASER RANGE FINDING APPARATUS, transmits a laser detonation signal at the point when projectile 122 has reached the desired distance from the point of firing. This distance corresponds to the distance that the range finder had previously determined as being where the target was located. In this manner, projectile 122 can be detonated precisely at the target. It is also possible to detonate projectile 122 above the target so that it would be effective in situations where an enemy was located in foxholes or behind protective barriers.
  • Circuit board housing 100 contains the electronics necessary to receive the laser signal that is received via infrared detector 114.
  • Detector 114 and its associated electronics can be made, using techniques well known in the art, so that only a particular signal frequency or coded signal will be successful in detonating the device. In that manner, an enemy or extraneous electromagnetic interference cannot cause the device to be detonated until it reaches the target.
  • projectile 122 is loaded into a standard 40 mm shell casing 112.
  • Removable IR detector cap 116 protects detector 114 from being fouled with combustion by-products while projectile 122 is being fired.
  • the projectile 122 is inactive when the three batteries 100 are urged by springs 106 away from contact points 300 on flexible circuit 108.
  • Flexible circuit 108 is attached to circuit board 100 via pin/socket connector 120.
  • Batteries 100 are preferably 1.5 volt "watch" type of battery sold in jewelry and hardware stores. After firing, the rifling of the launching tube (not shown) causes projectile
  • Detector 114 is then exposed and enabled to detect a signal that will be provided by the laser on the launching weapon.
  • projectile 122 is powered up and capable of being detonated once the appropriate laser signal is received from the launching source. Unless all three batteries 110 are in place at the same time, projectile 122 cannot be detonated.
  • FIG. 20 - 22 another alternative embodiment of the laser detonated projectile is shown. This embodiment is similar except that batteries 104 are placed within battery housings 406. When projectile 122 is in the inactive state, the three battery housings 406 form a protective interlocked cover over the IR detector 114. When fired, battery housings 406 and batteries 104 are forced to the outer most diameter of tracks 200 as noted above. Plate 404 contains 3 clasps 408 that lock battery housings 406 in the open or active position.
  • Battery housings 406 can be manually opened and locked in projectile 122 if physically removed from casing 112. Once battery housings 406 are manually opened, projectile 122 can then function as a placed charge.

Abstract

Télémètre laser (102) modulaire, pouvant de ce fait être monté sur différentes plates-formes d'arme. Un rayon laser à infrarouge à impulsions est réfléchi sur la cible. Le signal retour, chronométré, est alors utilisé pour mesurer la distance. Un autre laser, soit un laser visible, soit un autre laser infrarouge de fréquence différente, est utilisé pour produire un point sur la cible visée. Le télémètre (102), sur la base des informations sur le projectile stockées dans l'unité, traite la distance calculée pour élever ou abaisser le télémètre (102) sur l'arme. Une pluralité de plates-formes et de projectiles (122) d'armes sont choisis par pression sur le clavier caoutchouté. Le télémètre (102) peut être utilisé avec un projectile (122) à détonation par laser, dont on peut provoquer la détonation lorsqu'il (122) passe au-dessus de la cible. Le projectile (122) est muni d'un détecteur (114) réagissant à la fréquence d'un rayon laser grand angle fixé à l'arme.
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