WO2004055463A1 - Device for the introduction of propellant charges into a heavy weapon - Google Patents

Device for the introduction of propellant charges into a heavy weapon Download PDF

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WO2004055463A1
WO2004055463A1 PCT/DE2003/003707 DE0303707W WO2004055463A1 WO 2004055463 A1 WO2004055463 A1 WO 2004055463A1 DE 0303707 W DE0303707 W DE 0303707W WO 2004055463 A1 WO2004055463 A1 WO 2004055463A1
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Michael Kohlstedt
Heinrich Heldmann
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    • 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
    • F41A9/00—Feeding or loading of ammunition; Magazines; Guiding means for the extracting of cartridges
    • F41A9/01—Feeding of unbelted ammunition
    • F41A9/06—Feeding of unbelted ammunition using cyclically moving conveyors, i.e. conveyors having ammunition pusher or carrier elements which are emptied or disengaged from the ammunition during the return stroke
    • F41A9/09—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines
    • F41A9/10—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines pivoting or swinging
    • F41A9/13—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines pivoting or swinging in a vertical plane
    • F41A9/14—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines pivoting or swinging in a vertical plane which is transverse to the barrel axis
    • 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
    • F41A9/00—Feeding or loading of ammunition; Magazines; Guiding means for the extracting of cartridges
    • F41A9/37—Feeding two or more kinds of ammunition to the same gun; Feeding from two sides
    • F41A9/375—Feeding propellant charges and projectiles as separate units

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  • the invention relates to a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon.
  • an artillery gun with a heavy weapon for example in the form of a self-propelled howitzer, it is known to feed the projectiles to the weapon by means of an automatically operating projectile delivery device.
  • an artillery gun is described for example in EP 0 331 980 B1.
  • the propellant charges have so far been supplied by the operating personnel by hand.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon, which enables a fully automatic supply of propellant charges, so that with the simultaneous automatic supply of the projectiles a fully automatic operation of the weapon is possible, so that on the weapon itself no more operating personnel has to work, which has the consequence that the spatial expansion and protective armor and thus the weight of an weapon system can be significantly reduced.
  • a propellant charge magazine for accommodating propellant charge modules is arranged on the right and / or left, from which the propellant charge modules on the top or on the side facing the weapon can be removed;
  • the propellant charge magazine consists of individual segments which can be clocked independently of one another, each segment position being able to accommodate a propellant charge module;
  • the propellant charge shell is from a receiving position next to a removal station of the
  • Propellant magazine can be pivoted into a delivery position in which the axis of the propellant charge shell is aligned with the tube core axis;
  • a propellant charge integrator in the propellant charge shell, a propellant charge integrator is integrated, by means of which the propellant charge modules can be pushed together in the propellant charge shell and then inserted into the loading space of the weapon.
  • the basic idea of the invention is to provide the modularly designed propellant charges in the desired number in the area behind the weapon in one or two propellant charge magazines, from which they can be brought into the area behind the weapon by one or two pivotable propellant charge arms on which propellant charge shells are arranged be swung in.
  • a propellant charge integrator is integrated into the propellant charge cradle, by means of which the propellant charge modules are pushed together on the one hand to form the total propellant charge and on the other hand the total propellant charge is then fed to the loading space of the weapon.
  • Each propellant charge magazine consists of individual segments that can be clocked independently of one another, and each segment position can accommodate a propellant charge module.
  • the propellant charge magazines can be designed as drum, shaft, band or other magazines.
  • the propellant charge modules are stored in them individually, i.e. not in an assembled form.
  • the individual timing of the segments of the respective propellant charge magazine supplies the required type and number of propellant charge modules to the propellant charge shell without residual quantities, as is the case with the known manual feed, in which the propellant charges are each provided in a six-pack.
  • the propellant charge magazines can preferably be arranged fixed to the weapon. However, it is also possible to arrange the propellant charge magazines in a tower-proof manner or pivotable about the shield pin. The then necessary angular movement towards the weapon can be done by swiveling the entire magazine, by an additional swiveling movement axis of the propellant loading arm or by a
  • Swiveling movement of the weapon itself can be achieved in an index position.
  • the propellant charge modules are provided by clocking the segments in a removal station of the propellant charge magazine.
  • the propellant charge arm with the propellant charge cradle is initially located in a receiving position in the region of the removal station, in which the propellant charge cradle is supplied with the propellant charge modules.
  • the propellant charge device pushes the removed propellant charge modules together and, after the propellant charge arm has been swung into the delivery position, in which the axis of the propellant charge shell is aligned with the barrel core axis of the weapon, is pushed into the loading space of the weapon.
  • the exact functional sequence is shown below using an exemplary embodiment.
  • two propellant charge magazines are arranged on the right and left symmetrically laterally behind the base of the weapon and the propellant charges are removed and fed to the weapon by two alternately working propellant charge arms.
  • the propellant charge arm can be connected to the locking lever by means of an appropriately designed linkage.
  • Figure 1 in a highly schematic, partially sectioned view of a device arranged on a heavy weapon for supplying propellant charges
  • Fig. 2 seen the device of Figure 1 in a schematic partial view from behind.
  • the weapon W has a weapon cradle 2 which pivots around the shield pin 1 and has a base piece 3 at its rear end.
  • the weapon can be arranged in a manner not shown in the turret of a self-propelled howitzer or in the housing of another shooting module.
  • a propellant charge magazine 4 which is shown as a drum magazine, is arranged on the weapon cradle 2 via a holder 9. is, but can also be designed as a shaft magazine, tape magazine or the like.
  • the propellant charge magazine consists of individual segments 4.1 to 4.6 which can be clocked independently of one another.
  • individual propellant charge modules are arranged next to one another in planes perpendicular to the tube core axis R, which can be delivered in a clocked manner to a removal station 4.7.
  • the segments 4.1 to 4.6 of the propellant charge magazine 4 can be rotated in the arrow direction D.
  • a propellant charge arm 5 is also arranged to be pivotable about a pivot axis X which runs parallel to the barrel core axis R of the weapon.
  • the propellant charge arm 5 can be pivoted in the direction of the double arrow S between a pick-up position at the removal station 4.7 of the propellant charge magazine 4 and a delivery position in which the axis of a propellant charge shell 7, which is attached to the propellant charge arm 5 and runs parallel to the tube core axis R, is aligned with the tube core axis R the gun runs.
  • the position of the propellant charge arm 5 and the propellant charge shell 7 is shown in solid lines in an intermediate position between the two end positions shown in dashed lines.
  • a propellant charge generator 8 is integrated, which is capable of pushing the propellant charge modules introduced into the propellant charge cradle 7 in the direction of the arrow V, in order then, as explained in more detail below, after the propellant charge arm 5 has been pivoted into the delivery position in the direction of the arrow Z To feed the weapon.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 The functioning of the device according to FIGS. 1 and 2 is explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.
  • the propellant charge arm 5 with the propellant charge charging shell 7 is in the direction of arrow S1 in the area of Tapping station 4.7 of the propellant charge magazine 4 swung in.
  • the propellant charge magazine 4 has rotated three propellant charge modules M1, M2 and M3 from the segments 4.1, 4.3 and 4.5 into the removal station 4.7 and have supplied them to the propellant charge charging shell 7.
  • FIG. 4 shows a second step of the process in which the propellant charge generator integrated in the propellant charge shell 7 pushes the propellant charge modules M1, M2 and M3 forward in the direction V1, wherein they are plugged together and form a coherent module unit.
  • the propellant charge arm 5 swivels in the direction of arrow S2 behind the weapon in such a way that in the dispensing position the propellant charge shell 7 is aligned with the barrel axis R of the weapon.
  • the propellant charge magazine 4 conveys three further propellant charge modules M4, M5 and M6 from the segments 4.1, 4.2 and 4.4 for the next shot into the removal station 4.7.
  • a fourth step of the process is shown in FIG.
  • the propellant charge applicator 8 pushes the module unit composed of the propellant charge modules M1, M2 and M3 into the weapon in the direction of the arrow Z1 and deposits it in the cargo area.

Abstract

A device for the introduction of propellant charges into a heavy weapon. A segmented propellant charge magazine (4), for housing propellant charge modules, is arranged in the region behind the weapon (W). A propellant charge loading arm (5) is arranged on the weapon (W), such as to pivot about a pivot axis (X), parallel to the bore centre axis (R) of the weapon (W). A propellant charge loading tray (7) is fixed to the propellant charge loading arm (5). The propellant charge loading tray (7) may be pivoted from a charging position next to the propellant charge magazine (4) into a discharging position in which the axis of the propellant charge loading tray (7) runs along the bore centre axis (R). A propellant charge rammer (8) is integrated with the propellant charge tray (7), by means of which the propellant charge modules in the propellant charge loading tray (7) may be moved together and then rammed into the charge chamber of the weapon.

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Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladungen zu einer schweren Waffe Device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladun- gen zu einer schweren Waffe.The invention relates to a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon.
Es ist bekannt, bei einem Artilleriegeschütz mit einer schweren Waffe, beispielsweise in einer Ausbildung als Panzerhaubitze, die Geschosse mittels einer automatisch arbeitenden Geschosszufüh- rungsvorrichtung der Waffe zuzuführen. Ein derartiges Artilleriegeschütz ist beispielsweise in EP 0 331 980 B1 beschrieben. Die Treibladungen wurden bisher bei derartigen Artilleriegeschützen von Hand durch das Bedienungspersonal zugeführt. Dies hat zur Folge, daß einerseits im Bereich hinter der Waffe genügend Raum vorhan- den sein muß, daß sich das Bedienungspersonal dort bewegen kann, was zu einer erheblichen Vergrösserung der Gesamteinrichtung, bei- spielsweise des Turms einer Panzerhaubitze, führt, und daß andererseits der Raum, in dem sich das Bedienungspersonal bei der Bedienung der Waffe aufhalten muß, mit einem besonders schweren Panzerschutz versehen sein muß, was zu einer erheblichen Erhöhung des Gesamtgewichts der Einrichtung führt.In an artillery gun with a heavy weapon, for example in the form of a self-propelled howitzer, it is known to feed the projectiles to the weapon by means of an automatically operating projectile delivery device. Such an artillery gun is described for example in EP 0 331 980 B1. In the case of such artillery pieces, the propellant charges have so far been supplied by the operating personnel by hand. The consequence of this is that, on the one hand, there must be sufficient space in the area behind the weapon for the operating personnel to be able to move there, which leads to a considerable enlargement of the overall device, example of the tower of a self-propelled howitzer, and that on the other hand, the space in which the operating personnel must be when operating the weapon must be provided with a particularly heavy armor protection, which leads to a considerable increase in the total weight of the device.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladungen zu einer schweren Waffe zu schaffen, die ein vollautomatisches Zuführen der Treibladungen ermöglicht, so daß bei gleichzeitiger automatischer Zuführung der Geschosse eine vollautomatische Bedienung der Waffe möglich wird, so daß an der Waffe selbst kein Bedienungspersonal mehr arbeiten muß, was zur Folge hat, daß die räumliche Ausdehnung und die Schutzpanzerung und damit auch das Gewicht einer Waffenanlage erheblich verringert werden können.The invention has for its object to provide a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon, which enables a fully automatic supply of propellant charges, so that with the simultaneous automatic supply of the projectiles a fully automatic operation of the weapon is possible, so that on the weapon itself no more operating personnel has to work, which has the consequence that the spatial expansion and protective armor and thus the weight of an weapon system can be significantly reduced.
Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe geschieht erfindungsgemäß durch eine Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladungen zu einer schweren Waffe mit folgenden Merkmalen:This object is achieved according to the invention by a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon with the following features:
a) im Bereich hinter der Waffe ist rechts und/oder links ein Treibladungsmagazin zur Aufnahme von Treibladungsmodulen angeordnet, aus dem die Treibladungsmodule an der Oberseite oder der der Waffe zugekehrten Seite entnehmbar sind;a) in the area behind the weapon, a propellant charge magazine for accommodating propellant charge modules is arranged on the right and / or left, from which the propellant charge modules on the top or on the side facing the weapon can be removed;
b) das Treibladungsmagazin besteht aus einzelnen, unabhängig voneinander taktbaren Segmenten, wobei jede Segmentposition ein Treibladungsmodul aufnehmen kann;b) the propellant charge magazine consists of individual segments which can be clocked independently of one another, each segment position being able to accommodate a propellant charge module;
c) Es ist mindestens ein um eine Schwenkachse parallel zur Rohr- seelenachse der Waffe schwenkbarer Treibladungsladearm an derc) There is at least one propellant charge arm that can be pivoted about a pivot axis parallel to the barrel core of the weapon
Waffe angeordnet, an dem eine parallel zur Rohrseelenachse der Waffe verlaufende Treibladungsladeschale angeordnet ist; d) durch Einzeltaktung der Segmente des Treibladungsmagazins ist die erforderliche Art und Anzahl von Treibladungsmodulen der Treibladungsladeschale zuführbar;Gun arranged on which a propellant charge shell running parallel to the barrel core of the weapon is arranged; d) the required type and number of propellant charge modules can be supplied to the propellant charge cradle by clocking the segments of the propellant charge magazine;
e) mittels des Treibladungsladearms ist die Treibladungsladeschale aus einer Aufnahmestellung neben einer Entnahmestation dese) by means of the propellant charge arm, the propellant charge shell is from a receiving position next to a removal station of the
Treibladungsmagazins in eine Abgabestellung schwenkbar, in welcher die Achse der Treibladungsladeschale fluchtend zur Rohrseelenachse verläuft;Propellant magazine can be pivoted into a delivery position in which the axis of the propellant charge shell is aligned with the tube core axis;
f) in der Treibladungsladeschale ist ein Treibladungsansetzer integriert, mittels dessen die Treibladungsmodule in der Treibladungsladeschale zusammenschiebbar und anschließend in den Laderaum der Waffe einschiebbar sind.f) in the propellant charge shell, a propellant charge integrator is integrated, by means of which the propellant charge modules can be pushed together in the propellant charge shell and then inserted into the loading space of the weapon.
Der Grundgedanke der Erfindung besteht darin, die modular aufgebauten Treibladungen in der gewünschten Anzahl im Bereich hinter der Waffe in einem oder zwei Treibladungsmagazinen bereitzustellen, von denen aus sie durch ein oder zwei schwenkbare Treibladungsladearme, an denen Treibladungsladeschalen angeordnet sind, in den Bereich hinter der Waffe eingeschwenkt werden. In die Treibladungsladeschale ist jeweils ein Treibladungsansetzer integriert, durch den die Treibladungsmodule einerseits zur Bildung der Gesamttreibladung zusammengeschoben werden, und andererseits dann die Gesamttreibladung dem Laderaum der Waffe zugeführt wird.The basic idea of the invention is to provide the modularly designed propellant charges in the desired number in the area behind the weapon in one or two propellant charge magazines, from which they can be brought into the area behind the weapon by one or two pivotable propellant charge arms on which propellant charge shells are arranged be swung in. In each case, a propellant charge integrator is integrated into the propellant charge cradle, by means of which the propellant charge modules are pushed together on the one hand to form the total propellant charge and on the other hand the total propellant charge is then fed to the loading space of the weapon.
Jedes Treibladungsmagazin besteht aus einzelnen, unabhängig voneinander taktbaren Segmenten, wobei jede Segmentposition ein Treibladungsmodul aufnehmen kann.Each propellant charge magazine consists of individual segments that can be clocked independently of one another, and each segment position can accommodate a propellant charge module.
Die Treibladungsmagazine können als Trommel- , Schacht-, Bandoder sonstige Magazine ausgebildet sein. Die Treibladungsmodule werden in ihnen einzeln, also nicht in zusammengesteckter Form gelagert.The propellant charge magazines can be designed as drum, shaft, band or other magazines. The propellant charge modules are stored in them individually, i.e. not in an assembled form.
Durch die Einzeltaktung der Segmente des jeweiligen Treibladungsmagazins wird die erforderliche Art und Anzahl der Treibladungs- module der Treibladungsschale zugeführt, ohne daß Restmengen entstehen, wie das bei der bekannten manuellen Zuführung der Fall ist, bei welcher die Treibladungen jeweils im Sechserpack bereitgestellt werden.The individual timing of the segments of the respective propellant charge magazine supplies the required type and number of propellant charge modules to the propellant charge shell without residual quantities, as is the case with the known manual feed, in which the propellant charges are each provided in a six-pack.
Die Treibladungsmagazine können vorzugsweise waffenfest angeordnet sein. Es ist aber auch eine turmfeste oder um den Schildzapfen schwenkbare Anordnung der Treibladungsmagazine möglich. Die dann notwendige Winkelbewegung zur Waffe hin kann durch Schwenken des Gesamtmagazins, durch eine zusätzliche Schwenk- bewegungsachse des Treibladungsladearms oder durch eineThe propellant charge magazines can preferably be arranged fixed to the weapon. However, it is also possible to arrange the propellant charge magazines in a tower-proof manner or pivotable about the shield pin. The then necessary angular movement towards the weapon can be done by swiveling the entire magazine, by an additional swiveling movement axis of the propellant loading arm or by a
Schwenkbewegung der Waffe selbst in eine Indexposition erreicht werden.Swiveling movement of the weapon itself can be achieved in an index position.
Je nach der Anzahl der für eine Gesamttreibladung erforderlichen Module werden die Treibladungsmodule durch Takten der Segmente in einer Entnahmestation des Treibladungsmagazins bereitgestellt. Der Treibladungsladearm mit der Treibladungsladeschale befindet sich jeweils zunächst in einer Aufnahmestellung im Bereich der Entnahmestation, in welcher der Treibladungsladeschale die Treib- ladungsmodule zugeführt werden. Der Treibladungsansetzer schiebt die entnommenen Treibladungsmodule zusammen und schiebt sie nach dem Einschwenken des Treibladungsladearms in die Abgabestellung, in welcher die Achse der Treibladungsladeschale fluchtend zur Rohrseelenachse der Waffe verläuft, in den Laderaum der Waffe ein. Der genaue Funktionsablauf wird weiter unten anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels dargestellt.Depending on the number of modules required for a total propellant charge, the propellant charge modules are provided by clocking the segments in a removal station of the propellant charge magazine. The propellant charge arm with the propellant charge cradle is initially located in a receiving position in the region of the removal station, in which the propellant charge cradle is supplied with the propellant charge modules. The propellant charge device pushes the removed propellant charge modules together and, after the propellant charge arm has been swung into the delivery position, in which the axis of the propellant charge shell is aligned with the barrel core axis of the weapon, is pushed into the loading space of the weapon. The exact functional sequence is shown below using an exemplary embodiment.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn bei der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zwei Treibladungsmagazine rechts und links symmetrisch seitlich hinter dem Bodenstück der Waffe angeordnet sind und die Entnahme der Treibladungen und deren Zuführung zur Waffe durch zwei wechselweise arbeitende Treibladungsladearme erfolgt. Dies hat den Vorteil, daß keine zu großen Einzelmagazine aufgebaut werden müssen und durch das wechselweise Arbeiten der beiden Treibla- dungsladearme eine Taktzeitverlängerung für den einzelnen Treibladungsladearm erreichbar ist. Weiterhin erhält man eine Redundanz für den Fall, daß eine der beiden Treibladungszuführungsvorrichtun- gen ausfällt.It is particularly advantageous if, in the device according to the invention, two propellant charge magazines are arranged on the right and left symmetrically laterally behind the base of the weapon and the propellant charges are removed and fed to the weapon by two alternately working propellant charge arms. This has the advantage that individual magazines that are too large do not have to be set up and that the alternating operation of the two propellant charge arms makes it possible to extend the cycle time for the individual propellant charge arm. Redundancy is also obtained in the event that one of the two propellant charge supply devices fails.
Ein weiterer Vorteil ist darin zu sehen, daß bei einer insgesamt waffenfesten Anordnung der Treibladungszuführungsvorrichtung hinter der Schildzapfenachse der Waffe eine Unbalanceverringerung der höhenrichtbaren Masse erzielt wird.Another advantage can be seen in the fact that with an overall weapon-fixed arrangement of the propellant charge delivery device behind the shield pin axis of the weapon, an imbalance reduction in the height-adjustable mass is achieved.
Schließlich wird es durch die Vollautomatisierung der Treibladungszuführung noch möglich, daß der Verschlußhebel der Waffe durch den Treibladungsladearm beim Wegschwenken aus der Abgabestellung automatisch betätigt wird. Hiermit wird die Vermeidung einesFinally, due to the full automation of the propellant charge supply, it is still possible for the locking lever of the weapon to be actuated automatically by the propellant charge arm when pivoting away from the delivery position. This will prevent a
automatischen Verschlußkeiiantriebes möglich. Die Verbindung des Treibladungsladearms mit dem Verschlußschließhebel kann mittels eines entsprechend ausgebildeten Gestänges erfolgen. Im folgenden wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladungen zu einer schweren Waffe nach der Erfindung und dessen Funktionsweise anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert.automatic lock drive possible. The propellant charge arm can be connected to the locking lever by means of an appropriately designed linkage. An exemplary embodiment of a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon according to the invention and its mode of operation will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In den Zeichnungen zeigen:The drawings show:
Fig. 1 in stark schematisierter, teilweise geschnittener Darstellung eine an einer schweren Waffe angeordnete Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladungen;Figure 1 in a highly schematic, partially sectioned view of a device arranged on a heavy weapon for supplying propellant charges;
Fig. 2 die Einrichtung nach Fig. 1 in schematisierter Teildarstellung von hinten gesehen;Fig. 2 seen the device of Figure 1 in a schematic partial view from behind.
Fig. 3 - 7 in einer Darstellung analog Fig. 1 verschiedene Phasen des Funktionsablaufs bei der Einrichtung nach Fig. 1 und 2.3 - 7 in a representation analogous to FIG. 1, different phases of the functional sequence in the device according to FIGS. 1 and 2.
In den Fig. 1 und 2 ist in stark schematisierter Darstellungsweise eine Einrichtung zur Zuführung von Treibladungen zu einer schweren Waffe dargestellt. Die Waffe W besitzt eine Waffenwiege 2, die um den Schildzapfen 1 schwenkt und an ihrem hinteren Ende ein Bodenstück 3 besitzt. Die Waffe kann in nicht dargestellter Weise im Turm einer Panzerhaubitze oder im Gehäuse eines sonstigen Schießmoduls angeordnet sein.1 and 2, a device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon is shown in a highly schematic representation. The weapon W has a weapon cradle 2 which pivots around the shield pin 1 and has a base piece 3 at its rear end. The weapon can be arranged in a manner not shown in the turret of a self-propelled howitzer or in the housing of another shooting module.
Über eine Halterung 9 ist an der Waffenwiege 2 ein Treibladungsmagazin 4 waffenfest angeordnet, das als Trommelmagazin darge- stellt ist, aber auch als Schachtmagazin, Bandmagazin oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein kann. Das Treibladungsmagazin besteht aus einzelnen, unabhängig voneinander taktbaren Segmenten 4.1 bis 4.6. In den Segmenten 4.1 bis 4.6 des Treibladungsmagazins 4 sind einzelne Treibladungsmodule in Ebenen senkrecht zur Rohrseelen- achse R nebeneinander angeordnet, die getaktet an einer Entnahmestation 4.7 abgegeben werden können. Hierzu sind die Segmente 4.1 bis 4.6 des Treibladungsmagazins 4 in der Pfeilrichtung D drehbar. An der Waffenwiege 2 ist weiterhin ein Treibladungsladearm 5 um eine Schwenkachse X, die parallel zur Rohrseelenachse R der Waffe verläuft, schwenkbar angeordnet. Der Treibladungsladearm 5 ist in Richtung des Doppelpfeils S zwischen einer Aufnahmestellung an der Entnahmestation 4.7 des Treibladungsmagazins 4 und einer Abgabestellung schwenkbar, in welcher die Achse einer Treibladungsschale 7, die parallel zur Rohrseelenachse R verlaufend am Treibladungs- ladearm 5 befestigt ist, fluchtend zur Rohrseelenachse R der Waffe verläuft. In Fig. 1 und 2 ist in ausgezogenen Linien die Stellung des Treibladungsladearms 5 und der Treibladungsladeschale 7 in einer Zwischenstellung zwischen den beiden gestrichelt dargestellten Endpositionen gezeigt. In die Ladeschale 7 ist ein Treibladungsansetzer 8 integriert, der in der Lage ist, in die Treibladungsladeschale 7 eingebrachte Treibladungsmodule in Pfeilrichtung V zusammenzuschieben, um sie dann, wie weiter unten näher erläutert, nach dem Einschwenken des Treibladungsladearms 5 in die Abgabestellung in Pfeilrichtung Z der Waffe zuzuführen.A propellant charge magazine 4, which is shown as a drum magazine, is arranged on the weapon cradle 2 via a holder 9. is, but can also be designed as a shaft magazine, tape magazine or the like. The propellant charge magazine consists of individual segments 4.1 to 4.6 which can be clocked independently of one another. In the segments 4.1 to 4.6 of the propellant charge magazine 4, individual propellant charge modules are arranged next to one another in planes perpendicular to the tube core axis R, which can be delivered in a clocked manner to a removal station 4.7. For this purpose, the segments 4.1 to 4.6 of the propellant charge magazine 4 can be rotated in the arrow direction D. On the weapon cradle 2, a propellant charge arm 5 is also arranged to be pivotable about a pivot axis X which runs parallel to the barrel core axis R of the weapon. The propellant charge arm 5 can be pivoted in the direction of the double arrow S between a pick-up position at the removal station 4.7 of the propellant charge magazine 4 and a delivery position in which the axis of a propellant charge shell 7, which is attached to the propellant charge arm 5 and runs parallel to the tube core axis R, is aligned with the tube core axis R the gun runs. 1 and 2, the position of the propellant charge arm 5 and the propellant charge shell 7 is shown in solid lines in an intermediate position between the two end positions shown in dashed lines. In the charging cradle 7, a propellant charge generator 8 is integrated, which is capable of pushing the propellant charge modules introduced into the propellant charge cradle 7 in the direction of the arrow V, in order then, as explained in more detail below, after the propellant charge arm 5 has been pivoted into the delivery position in the direction of the arrow Z To feed the weapon.
Im folgenden wird anhand der Fig. 3 bis 7 die Funktionsweise der Einrichtung nach Fig. 1 und 2 näher erläutert.The functioning of the device according to FIGS. 1 and 2 is explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.
Gem. Fig. 3 ist in einem ersten Schritt der Treibladungsladearm 5 mit der Treibladungsladeschale 7 in Pfeilrichtung S1 in den Bereich der Entnahmestation 4.7 des Treibladungsmagazins 4 eingeschwenkt. Das Treibladungsmagazin 4 hat drei Treibladungsmodule M1 , M2 und M3 aus den Segmenten 4.1 , 4.3 und 4.5 in die Entnahmestation 4.7 gedreht und sie der Treibladungsladeschale 7 zugeführt.According to FIG. 3, in a first step, the propellant charge arm 5 with the propellant charge charging shell 7 is in the direction of arrow S1 in the area of Tapping station 4.7 of the propellant charge magazine 4 swung in. The propellant charge magazine 4 has rotated three propellant charge modules M1, M2 and M3 from the segments 4.1, 4.3 and 4.5 into the removal station 4.7 and have supplied them to the propellant charge charging shell 7.
In Fig. 4 ist ein zweiter Schritt des Vorgangs dargestellt, in dem der in die Treibladungsladeschale 7 integrierte Treibladungsansetzer die Treibladungsmodule M1 , M2 und M3 in Richtung V1 nach vorne schiebt, wobei sie zusammengesteckt werden und eine zusammenhängende Moduleinheit bilden.FIG. 4 shows a second step of the process in which the propellant charge generator integrated in the propellant charge shell 7 pushes the propellant charge modules M1, M2 and M3 forward in the direction V1, wherein they are plugged together and form a coherent module unit.
Fig. 5 zeigt einen dritten Schritt des Vorgangs. Der Treibladungsladearm 5 schwenkt in Pfeilrichtung S2 hinter die Waffe derart, daß in der Abgabestellung die Treibladungsladeschale 7 fluchtend zur Rohrseelenachse R der Waffe ausgerichtet ist. Währenddessen fördert das Treibladungsmagazin 4 aus den Segmenten 4.1 , 4.2 und 4.4 drei weitere Treibladungsmodule M4, M5 und M6 für den nächsten Schuß in die Entnahmestation 4.7.5 shows a third step of the process. The propellant charge arm 5 swivels in the direction of arrow S2 behind the weapon in such a way that in the dispensing position the propellant charge shell 7 is aligned with the barrel axis R of the weapon. In the meantime, the propellant charge magazine 4 conveys three further propellant charge modules M4, M5 and M6 from the segments 4.1, 4.2 and 4.4 for the next shot into the removal station 4.7.
In Fig. 6 ist ein vierter Schritt des Vorgangs dargestellt. Der Treibladungsansetzer 8 schiebt die aus den Treibladungsmodulen M1 , M2 und M3 zusammengesetzte Moduleinheit in Pfeilrichtung Z1 in die Waffe ein und legt sie im Ladungsraum ab.A fourth step of the process is shown in FIG. The propellant charge applicator 8 pushes the module unit composed of the propellant charge modules M1, M2 and M3 into the weapon in the direction of the arrow Z1 and deposits it in the cargo area.
Fig. 7 zeigt als Beispiel einen anderen letzten Schritt des Vorgangs. Nachdem der Treibladungsansetzer 8 in die hintere Stellung zurück- gefahren ist, schwenkt der Treibladungsladearm 5 in Pfeilrichtung S1 wieder in die Aufnahmestellung an der Entnahmestation 4.7 des Treibladungsmagazins 4 und weitere Treibladungen M7, M8 und M9 werden aus den Segmenten 4.1 , 4.2 und 4.5 der Treibladungsladeschale 7 zugeführt. Dieser Vorgang entspricht dem Ausgangszustand nach Fig. 3, und die Funktion setzt sich nunmehr fort, wie in den Fig. 4 und folgende dargestellt und beschrieben. 7 shows another last step of the process as an example. After the propellant charge applicator 8 has moved back to the rear position, the propellant charge arm 5 swivels again in the direction of arrow S1 into the receiving position at the removal station 4.7 of the propellant charge magazine 4 and further propellant charges M7, M8 and M9 become segments 4.1, 4.2 and 4.5 of the propellant charge case 7 fed. This process corresponds to the initial state according to FIG. 3, and the function continues now, as shown and described in FIGS. 4 and following.

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1 . Einrichtung zum Zuführen von Treibladungen zu einer schweren Waffe, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Merkmale:1 . Device for supplying propellant charges to a heavy weapon, characterized by the following features:
a) Im Bereich hinter der Waffe (W) ist rechts und/oder links ein Treibladungsmagazin (4) zur Aufnahme von Treibladungsmodu- len (M1 - M6) angeordnet, aus dem die Treibladungsmodule an der Oberseite oder der der Waffe zugekehrten Seite entnehmbar sind;a) In the area behind the weapon (W) a propellant charge magazine (4) for accommodating propellant charge modules (M1 - M6) is arranged on the right and / or left, from which the propellant charge modules on the top or on the side facing the weapon can be removed;
b) Das Treibladungsmagazin (4) besteht aus einzelnen, unabhängig voneinander taktbaren Segmenten (4.1 bis 4.6), wobei jedeb) The propellant charge magazine (4) consists of individual segments which can be clocked independently of one another (4.1 to 4.6), each
Segmentposition ein Treibladungsmodul (M1 bis M9) aufnehmen kann;Segment position can accommodate a propellant charge module (M1 to M9);
c) Es ist mindestens ein um eine Schwenkachse (X) parallel zur Rohrseelenachse (R) der Waffe (W) schwenkbarer Treibladungsladearm (5) an der Waffe angeordnet, an dem eine parallel zur Rohrseelenachse (R) der Waffe (W) verlaufende Treibladungsladeschale (7) angeordnet ist;c) At least one propellant charge arm (5) which can be pivoted about a swivel axis (X) parallel to the barrel core (R) of the weapon (W) is arranged on the gun, on which a propellant charge shell () running parallel to the barrel core axis (R) of the weapon (W). 7) is arranged;
d) Durch Einzeltaktung der Segmente (4.1 bis 4.6) des Treibladungsmagazins (4) ist die erforderliche Art und Anzahl von Treibladungsmodulen (M 1 bis M9) der Treibladungsladeschale (7) zuführbar;d) The required type and number of propellant charge modules (M 1 to M9) of the propellant charge cradle (7) can be supplied by individually clocking the segments (4.1 to 4.6) of the propellant charge magazine (4);
e) mittels des Treibladungsladearms (5) ist die Treibladungsladeschale (7) aus einer Aufnahmestellung neben einer Entnahmestation (4.e) by means of the propellant charge arm (5) the propellant charge shell (7) is taken from a receiving position next to a removal station (4.
2) des Treibladungsmagazins (4) in eine Abgabestellung schwenkbar, in welcher die Achse der Treibladungsladeschale (7) fluchtend zur Rohrseelenachse (R) verläuft; f) in die Treibladungsladeschale (7) ist ein Treibladungsansetzer (8) integriert, mittels dessen die Treibladungsmodule (M 1 - M6) in der Treibladungsladeschale (7) zusammenschiebbar und anschließend in den Laderaum der Waffe (W) einschiebbar sind.2) of the propellant charge magazine (4) can be pivoted into a delivery position in which the axis of the propellant charge charging shell (7) is aligned with the tube core axis (R); f) in the propellant charge shell (7) a propellant charge adapter (8) is integrated, by means of which the propellant charge modules (M 1 - M6) in the propellant charge shell (7) can be pushed together and then inserted into the loading space of the weapon (W).
Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Treibladungsmagazin (4) bzw. die Treibladungsmagazine fest mit der Waffe (W) verbunden sind.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the propellant charge magazine (4) or the propellant charge magazines are firmly connected to the weapon (W).
3. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Treibladungsmagazin bzw. die Treibladungsmagazine als selbständige, um den Schildzapfen der Waffe schwenkbare Einheiten ausgebildet sind.3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the propellant charge magazine or the propellant charge magazines are designed as independent, pivotable units around the shield pin of the weapon.
4. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Treibladungsmagazin bzw. die Treibladungsmagazine fest mit einer die Waffe tragenden Konstruktion, insbesondere dem Gehäuse eines die Waffe tragenden Schießmoduls, verbunden sind.4. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the propellant charge magazine or the propellant charge magazines are firmly connected to a construction carrying the weapon, in particular the housing of a shooting module carrying the weapon.
5. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Treibladungsmagazin (4) als Tommelmagazin ausgebildet ist.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the propellant charge magazine (4) is designed as a drum magazine.
6. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Treibladungsmagazin als Schachtmagazin ausgebildet ist.6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the propellant charge magazine is designed as a shaft magazine.
7. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, daß das Treibladungsmagazin als Bandmagazin ausgebildet ist. 7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the propellant charge magazine is designed as a band magazine.
8. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei einer insgesamt waffenfesten Anordnung das Treibladungsmagazin (4) sowie der Treibladungsladearm (5) mit der Treibladungsladeschale (7) und dem Treibladungsansetzer (8) im wesentlichen hinter dem Schildzapfen (1 ) der Waffe (W) angeordnet sind.8. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that in an overall weapon-fixed arrangement, the propellant magazine (4) and the propellant charge arm (5) with the propellant charge shell (7) and the propellant charge attachment (8) essentially behind the shield pin (1) of the weapon ( W) are arranged.
9. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verschlußschließhebel der Waffe durch den Treibladungsladearm beim Wegschwenken aus der Abgabestellung automatisch betätigt wird. 9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the locking lever of the weapon is automatically actuated by the propellant charge arm when pivoting away from the delivery position.
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