WO2019233797A1

WO2019233797A1 - Modular vehicle system

Info

Publication number: WO2019233797A1
Application number: PCT/EP2019/063609
Authority: WO
Inventors: Andreas Baumeier
Original assignee: Rheinmetall Landsysteme Gmbh
Priority date: 2018-06-08
Filing date: 2019-05-27
Publication date: 2019-12-12
Also published as: AU2019281911B2; EP3803258B1; NZ771752A; CA3102052A1; AU2019281911A1; DE202018103225U1; US20210278162A1; KR102493742B1; KR20210044202A; EP3803258A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle system having a driving module, at least one mission module (1) and at least one container (2). The driving module has a receptacle which can receive at least one aforementioned mission module (1). As a result of the receiving possibility, various mission modules (1) can be received, depending on requirement. Thus, the mission is built up modularly in the same driving module. According to the invention, the container (3) is configured to be box-shaped and closed on all sides by walls, with the exception of the top (2). Furthermore, the mission module (1) is configured to be open on all sides, with the exception of the top (2), and the top (2) of the mission module (1) is designed to be closed by a wall. As a result, a modular mission module (1) is produced, which can optionally be received in a container (3) or in the receptacle in the driving module.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Modular vehicle system

The present invention relates to a vehicle system with a driving module and a mission module. Such modular vehicle systems are used when different vehicles with different equipment are installed on the same vehicle chassis. In this case, a corresponding mission-specific mission module is placed on a driving module to complete the vehicle.

Due to this modular design, the vehicle does not have to be specially designed from the ground up. Instead, a joint driving module and various mission modules can be produced. The vehicle is then completed by putting the mission module on the driving module.

Corresponding vehicle systems are used, for example, in military vehicles or security vehicles. Thus, such vehicle systems are used by the military, the police and / or other security forces.

For this purpose, DE 101 44 371 A1 shows an open mission module for armored transport vehicles. Here, a driving module is used, which is completed with an open mission module.

Also known from DE 10 2009 024 854 A1 is a mobile medical room which is arranged on a loading area of military transport vehicles.

Another disclosure is WO 2013/064258 A1. It reveals a chassis for hosting mission modules.

In these modular vehicles, the mission module is manufactured separately from the mission module. It is possible here that the vehicle has different mission modules, depending on the requirement, the corresponding mission module mounted on the vehicle is and the previous mission module, which was placed on the vehicle was removed from the driving module.

This results in the problem that unused mission modules are to be kept protected until they are used. Preferably, this storage is designed to be portable by known suitable means.

For this purpose, it is proposed to bring the mission modules into a container. In this case known containers from freight transport can be used. The use of containers has the advantage that the container is designed to be transportable by conventional means. This can also happen on vehicles on land, water and in the air.

Corresponding containers, as well as possibilities for their transport are known for example from DE 10 2006 01 1 611 B4. Therein a transport container for passenger transport is disclosed.

Likewise, DE 201 22 290 U1 discloses a container adapter for an armored transport vehicle. The vehicle is equipped so that it can transport appropriate containers.

The introduction of a mission module into a container, however, presents a certain challenge, since conventional containers are closed and thus the introduction of the mission modules into the container without conversion measures is not possible.

The object of the present invention is therefore to make possible a vehicle system with interchangeable, mission-specific mission modules, in which the unused mission modules can be mounted on or in a container in a simple manner.

This object is achieved with the features of the present main claim.

Thus, a vehicle system is proposed with a driving module, at least one mission module, as well as at least one container. The driving module forms the chassis of a vehicle and includes at least one drive for locomotion, as well as a construction for receiving a mission module. The recording can also record several mission modules. The vehicle may be land vehicles on wheels or rails, tracked vehicles, but also ships or aircraft. The mission module is designed so that it can be included in the recording of the driving module and contains mission-specific elements. For example, a mission module! For sanitary applications, sanitary elements include, for example, medical applicators, couches and / or pharmaceuticals.

Pioneer mission modules may include, for example, hand-operated tools, material processing elements, and / or optical observation elements.

Also mission modules for passenger transport are conceivable. These could include, for example, seats for persons. The preceding list is only an example. There are further mission modules for corresponding specific task areas conceivable in which the mission module is used.

The vehicle system also includes a container on or in which unneeded and thus not connected to the driving module mission modules can be attached. Such a container is designed cuboid and according to the invention to all sides, with the exception of the ceiling closed by walls, but these can also be optionally designed to be movable or hinged. Likewise, optional extras such as windows, through-loading, etc. in the walls are conceivable. This means that the six sides of the cuboid container are closed by flat walls, with the exception of one side, namely the ceiling. The ceiling thus includes an opening through which elements can be introduced into the container.

If the drive module has an interface for operating the drive module and / or for data exchange, the container preferably also has the same interface.

The mission module according to the invention is open to all sides except the ceiling. The ceiling, on the other hand, is closed by a wall. The open design means that the mission module is open to all pages corresponding to the container walls, thus not limiting the mission module to these pages. Only one side, namely the ceiling, is executed closed and by a flat wall. This wall is similar to the walls of the container.

However, the mission module may include structures that at least partially protrude from the wall of the ceiling. Such structures may for example consist of viewing devices, but also from a crane, winches or weapon systems. In this case will closed by the flat wall, the ceiling of the mission module upwards, with only the structures or parts of the structures protrude from the flat wall. The ceiling is thus formed by the flat wall of the ceiling and the protruding parts of the structures. The wall of the ceiling must have according to the constructions recesses or be made in one piece with the structures that protrude from the wall of the ceiling.

If now the mission module is introduced into the container, this is done via the open ceiling of the container. The mission module is thereby introduced through the open ceiling of the container in the container in such a way that after the introduction of the ceiling of the mission module simultaneously represents the ceiling of the container and thus closes the container to the ceiling. After introducing the mission module, the container is thus closed on all sides, including the ceiling.

By this embodiment, the mission module can be optionally introduced into the container or included in the recordings of the driving module. Depending on the vehicle or driving module while different numbers of mission modules can be included in the driving module.

The open design of the mission module is caused in a particular embodiment in that the mission module is mounted in a support frame or a support frame. The support frame, or support frame, forms the basic framework of the mission module, and the mission-specific elements of the mission module are mechanically mounted on the support frame or support frame. By using such a support frame or support frame, the open design of the mission module is guaranteed.

Preferably, the container is designed so that it has at least one access possibility. Through this accessibility, it is possible to enter the container and thus to reach this even when introduced mission module in the container.

For introducing the mission module into the container or to the driving module, the mission module is preferably provided with transport means. By this means of transport a simple assembly path between recording in the driving module and container is guaranteed. Corresponding means of transport can be recesses in which transport devices can intervene, such as transport belts or fork-lift trucks. However, metal rings can also be provided in order to soil the mission module with a crane. Likewise, the container is preferably also provided with corresponding transport means in order to also ensure the transport or the location of the containers. The containers can be known standard containers, which offers the advantage that they are sta pelbar designed. Thus, several containers and thus also several mission modules can be loaded or located to save space. If structures are provided, they can be folded down accordingly before stacking, sunk or disassembled, so that a stacking is possible.

There are also container heights conceivable that fall below the standard load. Here, spacer frames can be placed on the container, so that they reach the standard overall dimensions again. With this option, the mission modules can have attachment parts which are attached to the mission module in functional position and thereby protrude from the standard loading dimensions. For the transport position, these add-on parts can then be removed and stored in the container in order to return to the standard load for sclerosing.

In a preferred embodiment, the container has connections to the power supply, as well as connections for data transmission. With appropriate counterparts on the mission module, the mission modules can also be energized and data transferred when placed in a container. By this embodiment, it is possible to operate the mission module also within the container.

The various mission modules have their connections at defined locations and thus a uniform connection possibility on the driving module, but also in the container.

The container in this embodiment includes a power supply and / or an external connection for a power supply.

This embodiment includes a further advantage, because by introducing the mission module into the container, a larger action space can be created. On the one hand, the rooms in the container can be used for the mission module, on the other hand, facilities of the mission module can be extended by facilities in the container.

In a further preferred embodiment, the container also includes mission-specific devices. Thus, when introducing the mission module into the container, the equipment of the mission module can be extended by the mission-specific devices present in the container. For example, could for a mission module in the sanitary area X-ray device to be provided in the container. The introduction of the mission module into the container then extends the equipment of the mission module by combining the mission-specific devices in the mission module with the devices in the container.

Furthermore, it is proposed to design the mission modules in such a way that they functionally cooperate as a mission network. This can be done for example by the aforementioned embodiment with the connections for power supply and for data transmission. For this purpose, several mission modules are connected to each other or connected.

Likewise, it is also conceivable via internal electrical or hydraulic connections to produce such a functional composite. In the event that several mission modules are mounted on a driving module, this results in a much greater range of functions than when using a single acting for themselves mission module.

As well as the aforementioned mission network, the containers can also be designed so that they interact functionally in the container network. For this purpose, it is proposed to design the containers accordingly, in order to be able to exchange data, but also to interact functionally. This can be done as in the mission modules via electrical and / or hydraulic connections.

The present invention is particularly intended for land vehicles. The driving modules have a drive and a bicycle or Keten drive. However, the present invention is not limited to these vehicles. Also conceivable is the introduction of the mission modules on a watercraft, an amphibious vehicle and / or an aircraft.

Other features will be apparent from the accompanying drawings. Show it

Figure 1: An inventive vehicle system with a container and a in the

Container introduced mission module. The mission module also has a spacer frame.

Figure 2; An inventive vehicle system with a container and in the

Container introduced mission module. The mission module is largely designed as an attachment.

Figure 3: An inventive vehicle system with a container and a in the

Container introduced mission module. The mission module in its functional position consists of a functioning tower. 1 shows a vehicle system according to the invention, wherein a mission module 1 is provided, which can be introduced in a functional position either into a vehicle (not shown) or into a container 3. The mission module 1 can be received in the container 3 or placed on the container 3. It is also a partial inclusion in the container 3 possible in which the mission module 1 protrudes at least partially out of the container 3.

The present mission module 1 has a ceiling 2, which also forms the ceiling of the container 3 when introduced into the container 3. The container 3 without mission module 1 has no ceiling and is thus designed to be open in the direction of the ceiling. In FIG. 1, the introduced mission module 1 projects out of the container 3 in its functional position. The container 3 is otherwise closed by walls 5. However, these walls 5 may also have through-loads or windows.

The container 3 has a support frame 4 in order to stabilize the container for transport. Even in the functional position of the support frame 4 ensures increased stability of the container 3. Similarly, the container 3 may have at least one access option 6. For simplified transport, the container 3 may comprise means of transport 7.

So that a functional composite of several containers 3 can take place or the containers can be stacked for transport, a spacer frame 8 is provided, which increases the height of the container 3 over the dimensions of the container 3 with mission module 1.

FIG. 2 shows a container 3 with incorporated mission module 1, this mission module also protruding in height from the dimensions of the container 3. In this figure, however, no spacer frame is shown. The mission module 1 is designed as an attachment and is shown in its, in-cultivation position. The mission module 1 is thus shown as if it were being transferred to its functional position. Therefore, the mission module 1 projects laterally out of the dimensions of the container 3 in its position shown. In the functional position, however, the mission module 1 is arranged so that it can be fitted into the lateral dimensions of the container 3.

The mission module of Figure 2 is provided with structures 9, which are arranged in the functional position on the mission module and are removed in the transport position. Then these structures 9 can be arranged in the container. FIG. 3 shows a tower as a further mission module 1, which is rotatably mounted in its functional position and thus projects beyond its dimensions to all sides of the container 3. Therefore, the tower can also be designed as structures 9, which is at least partially disassembled during the transfer of the functional position in its T ransportposition. In all figures, the mission module 1 can also be converted into a functional position in the vehicle instead of being converted into its functional position in the container 3.

The present invention is not limited to the aforementioned features. Rather, further embodiments are conceivable. Thus, the container according to the invention can have multiple access options to allow the composite of the container access to all containers in the composite. Furthermore, the form of the mission module is not fixed. Preferably, the mission module for introduction into the cuboid container is also cuboid shaped. But there are also rounded or round shapes possible. The ceiling of the mission module, however, should always be rectangular so that it can close the opening in the container. Finally, it is also possible to equip the containers with a corresponding transport vehicle to locate the container.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 mission module

2 blanket of 1

3 containers

4 support frame

5 wall of 3

6 accessibility

7 means of transport

8 distance frame

9 superstructures

Claims

io claims

1. Vehicle system with a driving module, at least one mission module (1) and at least one container (3),

wherein the driving module has a receptacle which can receive at least one mission module (1),

characterized,

that the container (3) is cuboid and is closed on all sides except the ceiling by walls,

the mission module (1) is designed to be open on all sides except the ceiling (2) and that the mission module (1) can optionally be accommodated in the container (3) or in the receptacle in the driving module.

2. Vehicle system according to claim 1, characterized in that the ceiling (2) of the mission module is designed to be closed by a wall.

3. Vehicle system according to claim 1, characterized in that superstructures (9) are assigned to the mission module (1) and the ceiling (2) of the mission module is executed closed by a wall and the superstructures (9).

4. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the mission module (1) in a support frame (4) or a support frame is mounted.

5. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the container (3) has at least one access option (6).

6. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that when receiving the mission module (1) in a container (3) the ceiling (2) of the mission module forms the ceiling of the container (3).

7. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the mission module (1) is provided with means of transport.

8. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the container (3) with transport means (7) is provided.

9. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the container (3) has connections to the power supply and for data transmission.

10. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the mission module (1) has connections for power supply and for data transmission.

11. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the container (3) comprises mission-specific devices.

12. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a plurality of mission modules (1) can functionally function in a mission composite.

13. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a plurality of containers (3) can functionally cooperate to form a container composite.

14. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a plurality of containers (3) are designed stackable.

15. Vehicle system according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the height of the container (3) with a spacer frame (8) can be increased.