WO2004083766A1 - Device for transporting a mortar-type heavy weapon on a light all-terrain vehicle - Google Patents
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- WO2004083766A1 WO2004083766A1 PCT/EP2004/050330 EP2004050330W WO2004083766A1 WO 2004083766 A1 WO2004083766 A1 WO 2004083766A1 EP 2004050330 W EP2004050330 W EP 2004050330W WO 2004083766 A1 WO2004083766 A1 WO 2004083766A1
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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
- F41A23/00—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles
- F41A23/26—Mountings for transport only; Loading or unloading arrangements for guns for use with carrier vehicles
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- the invention relates to techniques for transporting an autonomous weapon of the artillery type, such as a cannon or a mortar. It allows in particular to transport a heavy weapon on the rear plate of a light all-terrain vehicle.
- One technique is to tow the weapon behind a vehicle, the weapon being carried by a set of wheels, and forming a hitch connected to the vehicle. On loose floors, especially when backing up, the hitch may get bogged down. This reduces the mobility of the vehicle. In addition, it is necessary to perform maneuvers to connect the hitch to the vehicle, which reduces the reaction capacity.
- Another technique consists in fixing the fixed weapon directly on the vehicle, for example on its rear plate. This technique increases mobility and the ability to react. However, during shots, the vehicle is subjected to strong stresses due to the departure of the projectiles. It is necessary to dime ⁇ sio ⁇ er such a vehicle in order to resist the forces generated by the recoil of the weapon.
- An object of the invention is to transport a weapon without the aforementioned drawbacks, that is to say with better mobility and reaction capacity than a towed weapon, and without transmitting the stresses from a projectile.
- the subject of the invention is in particular an interface between a vehicle and a weapon comprising at least one retractable structure, intended to form a mechanical connection between the vehicle and the weapon when it is retracted, the retractable structure being configured to allow movement of the weapon relative to the vehicle when it is relaxed, so that the stresses from a projectile are not transmitted to the vehicle.
- the retractable structure in the relaxed position allows the weapon to be moved away from the vehicle while maintaining a link with it.
- the shooting is done on the ground, which avoids transmitting the stresses from the projectile.
- a movement of the weapon relative to the vehicle is possible. This deflection allows the battery to exit the weapon on uneven terrain.
- the retractable structure is brought into its retracted position.
- the retractable structure maintains a link (tense or relaxed) between the weapon and the vehicle. This link allows you to quickly bring the weapon closer to the vehicle.
- the invention thus provides a better reaction capacity than a towed weapon.
- the weapon can be easily maneuvered to be placed on the vehicle.
- the structure in its retracted position allows precise positioning of the weapon on the vehicle.
- the invention provides improved mobility compared to a towed weapon.
- FIG. 1 a standard mortar intended to be connected to an interface according to the invention
- FIG. 2 an all-terrain vehicle in top view, intended to be used as a vehicle for transporting the mortar shown in FIG. 1
- Figures 3a to 3d a mortar connected to an all-terrain vehicle via an interface according to the invention, in side view, the mortar being in different positions relative to the vehicle;
- FIG. 1 a standard mortar intended to be connected to an interface according to the invention
- FIG. 2 an all-terrain vehicle in top view, intended to be used as a vehicle for transporting the mortar shown in FIG. 1
- Figures 3a to 3d a mortar connected to an all-terrain vehicle via an interface according to the invention, in side view, the mortar being in different positions relative to the vehicle
- FIG. 1 a standard mortar intended to be connected to an interface according to the invention
- FIG. 2 an all-terrain vehicle in top view, intended to be used as a vehicle for transporting the mortar shown in FIG. 1
- Figures 3a to 3d a mortar
- FIG. 4a an example of an interface according to the invention, in which the retractable structure is in a relaxed position
- Figure 4b a detail of Figure 4a
- FIG. 5a the interface of FIG. 4a in which the retractable structure is in a retracted position
- Figure 5b a detail of Figure 5a
- FIG. 6a the interface of FIG. 4a, the weapon being uncoupled from the vehicle
- Figure 6b a detail of Figure 6a.
- Figure 7a an alternative embodiment of a retractable structure
- - Figure 7b a detail of Figure 7a.
- the invention allows the transport of this weapon.
- the mortar represented is with a 120mm diameter striped barrel tube.
- the mortar comprises a barrel tube 10 defining an axis of fire.
- the base of this tube is connected by a ball joint type connection to a base 11, also called base plate.
- the mortar is carried by a rolling train comprising wheels 14, connected by means of arms 13 to an axle 12.
- the axle 12 is connected to the barrel tube 10.
- a pointing system (pointing in height, pointing in direction, tilt correction), fixed to the undercarriage, allows the position of the firing axis to be adjusted when the wheels and the base are resting on the ground.
- FIG. 3a represents the mortar 1 when it is carried by the rear plate 21 of the vehicle 2. In this position, the vehicle can move.
- the mortar can be connected to the vehicle by means of a crane 4, in the folded position in this figure.
- FIGs 4a and 4b show an example of a retractable structure in a relaxed position.
- This retractable structure 3 connects the mortar 1 and the crane 4. It comprises, according to an advantageous embodiment, it comprises a fork gantry 30 fixed to the second arm 41, a cable 32 placed inside each fork of the gantry, and an electric winch 31 for winding the cables. In the relaxed position, the cables partially exit the gantry (soft cable). This position is also shown in Figure 3d.
- the battery is set up by unfolding the crane, escaping the mortar by moving the gantry away, rotating the base, and depositing the weapon on the ground. Piloting can be carried out by manual action on a conventional control unit.
- the battery is removed by performing the reverse operations, i.e. by bringing the vehicle as close as possible to the mortar (minimum distance between the gantry and the axle), then rewinding the cables, folding up the crane, and depositing mortar on the vehicle.
- the retractable structure is provided with self-centering elements.
- the self-centering elements are arranged to coincide when the structure 3 is retracted. They thus provide a self-centering function.
- the self-centering elements make it possible to quickly realign the organs with each other, which facilitates the output of the battery.
- the self-centering elements are configured to also ensure that they are held in position against the forces tending to shear the cable during transport, putting into battery or leaving the battery.
- the self-centering elements thus protect the cable.
- the self-centering elements may for example be a male cone 60 and a female cone 61, oriented so that their axes are substantially parallel to the direction of the cable when the latter is under tension.
- FIG. 5a in which the retractable structure of FIG. 4a is shown in the retracted position. In this position, the cable is stretched in the gantry and the cones are fitted.
- FIG. 5b in which a detail of FIG. 5a is represented.
- the interface is connected to the mortar by connection means 8.
- connection means 8 are formed by a jaw mechanism.
- This mechanism shown in Figure 5b is configured to be lockable around a tubular part of the mortar, such as the axle tube 12, while retaining a degree of freedom in rotation around the axis of the tube.
- the jaw mechanism is locked with play, so that the male cone 60 is crazy around the axle 12 when the jaws are locked. This degree of freedom in rotation makes it easier to fit the cones into each other.
- the jaw mechanism shown in Figure 5b comprises two half-shells 80, 81, connected by a hinge. These half-shells come to encircle the axle 12. They are connected on the other side of the articulation by a lock, for example screw-nut or a latch (shown in FIG. 5b). This mechanism allows the interface to be adapted to standard mortars.
- the interface is provided with two retractable structures connected to the axle 12 of the mortar.
- a single retractable structure is sufficient.
- the interface according to the invention advantageously comprises at least two retractable structures.
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EP04721546A EP1606570B1 (en) | 2003-03-21 | 2004-03-18 | Device for transporting a mortar-type heavy weapon on a light all-terrain vehicle |
DE602004006239T DE602004006239T2 (en) | 2003-03-21 | 2004-03-18 | DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING A HEAVY WEAPON, ESPECIALLY GRANATOR, WITH A TROLLEY |
US10/550,060 US20060266208A1 (en) | 2004-03-18 | 2004-03-18 | Device for transporting a mortar-type heavy weapon on a light all-terrain vehicle |
BRPI0408603-1A BRPI0408603A (en) | 2003-03-21 | 2004-03-18 | device for carrying a heavy mortar-type weapon in a lighted ground vehicle |
IL170930A IL170930A (en) | 2003-03-21 | 2005-09-18 | Device for transporting a mortar-type heavy weapon on a light all-terrain vehicle |
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FR03/03512 | 2003-03-21 | ||
FR0303512A FR2852679B1 (en) | 2003-03-21 | 2003-03-21 | DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING A HEAVY MORTAR WEAPON WITH AN ALL-TERRAIN LIGHT VEHICLE |
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AT (1) | ATE361454T1 (en) |
BR (1) | BRPI0408603A (en) |
DE (1) | DE602004006239T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2285449T3 (en) |
FR (1) | FR2852679B1 (en) |
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DE687586C (en) * | 1936-04-21 | 1940-02-01 | Rheinmetall Borsig Akt Ges | Wheel frame with fork rocker to make bed guns mobile |
US2197816A (en) * | 1937-09-07 | 1940-04-23 | Ralph H Tate | Motorized mount for chemical mortars |
FR2158969A5 (en) * | 1971-10-26 | 1973-06-15 | Bofors Ab | |
US4495852A (en) * | 1981-06-03 | 1985-01-29 | Rheinmetall Gmbh | Armor car-mounted mortar |
EP0179753A2 (en) * | 1984-08-29 | 1986-04-30 | BÖHLER PNEUMATIK INTERNATIONAL GESELLSCHAFT m.b.H. | Vehicle, particularly a trailer, cart or the like |
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DE687586C (en) * | 1936-04-21 | 1940-02-01 | Rheinmetall Borsig Akt Ges | Wheel frame with fork rocker to make bed guns mobile |
US2197816A (en) * | 1937-09-07 | 1940-04-23 | Ralph H Tate | Motorized mount for chemical mortars |
FR2158969A5 (en) * | 1971-10-26 | 1973-06-15 | Bofors Ab | |
US4495852A (en) * | 1981-06-03 | 1985-01-29 | Rheinmetall Gmbh | Armor car-mounted mortar |
EP0179753A2 (en) * | 1984-08-29 | 1986-04-30 | BÖHLER PNEUMATIK INTERNATIONAL GESELLSCHAFT m.b.H. | Vehicle, particularly a trailer, cart or the like |
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EP1606570A1 (en) | 2005-12-21 |
DE602004006239T2 (en) | 2007-12-27 |
FR2852679B1 (en) | 2007-06-08 |
ES2285449T3 (en) | 2007-11-16 |
ATE361454T1 (en) | 2007-05-15 |
EP1606570B1 (en) | 2007-05-02 |
FR2852679A1 (en) | 2004-09-24 |
BRPI0408603A (en) | 2006-03-07 |
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DE602004006239D1 (en) | 2007-06-14 |
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