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EP2435778B1
EP2435778B1 EP10725977.2A EP10725977A EP2435778B1 EP 2435778 B1 EP2435778 B1 EP 2435778B1 EP 10725977 A EP10725977 A EP 10725977A EP 2435778 B1 EP2435778 B1 EP 2435778B1
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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
    • F41A35/00—Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
    • F41A35/02—Dust- or weather-protection caps or covers
    • 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
    • F41A23/24—Turret gun mountings
    • 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
    • F41A27/00—Gun mountings permitting traversing or elevating movement, e.g. gun carriages
    • F41A27/06—Mechanical systems
    • F41A27/18—Mechanical systems for gun turrets

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  • the invention relates to a modular, directional weapon carrier with sensor unit, in particular for use in maritime environment and property protection.
  • a weapon system for a ship shows the DE 10 2007 022 343 A1 on.
  • the weapon system is held in a rigid trained cradle recording.
  • the DE 1 193 399 B concerns a turntable carriage for rapid-fire weapons on armored vehicles.
  • the weapon with cradle closely and everywhere comprehensive Panzergephaseuae hollow trunnions on.
  • the weapon itself is mounted by means of these in shields which cover the trunnion openings while maintaining a cavity. This cavity allows the ammunition belt feed from the sub-platform tank space through the hollow trunnion, thereby sealing against ABC ordnance.
  • the US 2005/0115396 A1 deals with a turret, which is movable in a horizontal direction and carries a vibrating mass.
  • the oscillating mass is mounted in the turret with the help of a connection box designed as a closed box.
  • This box is movably mounted in the turret by means of a left pivot and a right pivot in the vertical direction.
  • the left pivot is hollow and communicates with the outside area.
  • the right pivot may be hollow to connect the inside of the box and the interior of the turret.
  • the turret is equipped with means for drawing in and filtering the outside air to ensure overpressure inside the turret.
  • the invention is based on the idea to design a closed and encapsulated construction with minimal weight, i.
  • a weapon system in which the individual modules are modular and complete, so that in particular environmental influences have no influence on the functioning of the weapon system.
  • an elevatable weapons platform is used, which allows integration of weapons protected from the environment.
  • This platform can accommodate needed ammunition containers at the bottom while carrying the weapon at the top (or vice versa).
  • the integration and thus the protection of the electronic components can be provided in the lateral structure of the closed housing.
  • mobile Munitionszu Foodkanäle is here dispensed with, since the transport can be done in rigid guides and channels, which in turn are designed to protect the environment.
  • various weapons, launchers, etc. can be adapted. These may be machine gun, rocket / missile launching device (s), impactor launchers.
  • the Fig.1 to 3 show a designated in various views with 1 weapons carrier a modular weapon platform 100 for holding a weapon 11 and a marked with 2 ammunition storage.
  • the weapon carrier 1 is mounted between an elevation carrier 3 and an abutment 4 elevationsbeweglich.
  • the elevation carrier 3 and the anvil 4 are in turn preferably on a base plate 12.
  • an elevation bearing with drive is housed in / on the elevation carrier 3 .
  • He can also carry an EO sensor 7.
  • the devices necessary for the operation of the carriage are housed in the elevation bearing 3 (not shown in detail).
  • the integration of the other further electronic components can also be provided in the lateral structure of the closed housing of the elevation bearing (3).
  • a possible pipe support is designated 9.
  • the ammunition storage 2 is preferably connected from below to the weapon carrier 1. In this ammunition is stored, preferably standing in meandering loops in a standing ammunition belt 8.
  • the ammunition feeder 6 to the weapon 11 is ideally carried out in a 90 ° arc.

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  • Aiming, Guidance, Guns With A Light Source, Armor, Camouflage, And Targets (AREA)
  • Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen modularen, richtbaren Waffenträger mit Sensoreinheit insbesondere für den Einsatz in maritimer Umgebung und Objektschutz.The invention relates to a modular, directional weapon carrier with sensor unit, in particular for use in maritime environment and property protection.

Bekannt für Waffenträger Insbesondere für Mittelkaliberwaffen ist die offene, da leichtere Bauweise, wie beispielsweise die Halterung der Anmelderin eigenen BK 27. Derartige offene Trägersysteme unterliegen dabei jedoch höheren Umweltbelastungen bzw. -einflüssen durch Sand, Eis, Meerwasser und damlt verbunden durch Salz und können dadurch störanfällig werden. Des Weiteren ist die Munitionszuführung für derartige Anbindungen nur für eine spezielle Waffe ausgelegt.Especially for medium caliber weapons is the open, because lighter construction, such as the holder of the applicant's own BK 27. However, such open carrier systems are subject to higher environmental pollution or influences by sand, ice, sea water and damlt connected by salt and thus become susceptible to failure. Furthermore, the ammunition feeder for such connections is designed only for a special weapon.

Für größere Waffensysteme sind in der Regel ebenfalls offene Systeme bekannt. Eine Waffenanlage für ein Schiff zeigt die DE 10 2007 022 343 A1 auf. Hierbei wird die Waffenanlage in einer biegesteif ausgebildeten Wiegenaufnahme gehalten.For larger weapon systems also open systems are usually known. A weapon system for a ship shows the DE 10 2007 022 343 A1 on. Here, the weapon system is held in a rigid trained cradle recording.

Aus der DE 102 54 786 A1 ist die Integration eines Geschützes auf einem Schiff bekannt. Hierin wird ein landseitig bekanntes Geschütz in die vorhandene Deckstruktur des Schiffes eingebunden, wobei zwischen dem Deck und dem Turmdrehkranz stoßdämpfende Lagerungselemante eingesetzt wurden.From the DE 102 54 786 A1 is the integration of a gun on a ship known. Herein, a landside known gun is incorporated into the existing deck structure of the ship, wherein between the deck and the tower slewing shock-absorbing Lagerungselemante were used.

Die DE 1 193 399 B betrifft eine Drehkranzlafette für Schnellfeuerwaffen auf Panzerfahrzeugen. Hierbei weist ein die Waffe mit Wiege eng und allseits umfassende Panzergehäuae hohle Schildzapfen auf. Die Waffe selbst ist mittels dieser in Schilden gelagert, welche die Schildzapfenöffnungen unter Einhaltung eines Hohlraums abdecken. Dieser Hohlraum ermöglicht die Munitionsgurtzuführung aus dem unter der Plattform liegenden Panzerfahrzeugraum bis durch den hohlen Schildzapfen, Dadurch wird eine Abdichtung gegen ABC-Kampfmitteln erreicht.The DE 1 193 399 B concerns a turntable carriage for rapid-fire weapons on armored vehicles. In this case, the weapon with cradle closely and everywhere comprehensive Panzergehäuae hollow trunnions on. The weapon itself is mounted by means of these in shields which cover the trunnion openings while maintaining a cavity. This cavity allows the ammunition belt feed from the sub-platform tank space through the hollow trunnion, thereby sealing against ABC ordnance.

Die US 2005/0115396 A1 beschäftigt sich mit einem Drehturm, der in horizontaler Richtung beweglich ist und eine schwingende Masse trägt. Die schwingende Masse ist mit Hilfe eines als geschlossenen Kasten ausgeführten Verbindungsanschlusses im Drehturm montiert. Dieser Kasten ist im Drehturm mittels eines linken Drehzapfens und eines rechten Drehzapfens beweglich In vertikaler Richtung montiert. Dabei ist der linke Drehzapfen hohl und steht mit dem Außenbereich In Verbindung. Auch der rechte Drehzapfen kann hohl sein, um das Innere des Kastens und das Innere des Drehturms zu verbinden. Der Drehturm ist mit Mitteln zum Ansaugen und Filtern der Außenluft ausgerüstet, um einen Überdruck im Inneren des Drehturms zu gewährleisten.The US 2005/0115396 A1 deals with a turret, which is movable in a horizontal direction and carries a vibrating mass. The oscillating mass is mounted in the turret with the help of a connection box designed as a closed box. This box is movably mounted in the turret by means of a left pivot and a right pivot in the vertical direction. The left pivot is hollow and communicates with the outside area. Also, the right pivot may be hollow to connect the inside of the box and the interior of the turret. The turret is equipped with means for drawing in and filtering the outside air to ensure overpressure inside the turret.

Hier stellt sich Erfindung die Aufgabe, eine Variante aufzuzeigen, die die vorgenannten möglicherweise eintretenden Nachteile durch die Umwelteinflüsse begegnet.Here invention sets itself the task of demonstrating a variant which counteracts the above-mentioned possibly occurring disadvantages of the environmental influences.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen enthalten.The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are contained in the subclaims.

Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, eine geschlossene sowie gekapselte Bauweise bei minimiertem Gewicht zu konzipieren, d.h. ein Waffensystem zu entwickeln, bei dem die einzelnen Baugruppen modular und abgeschlossen sind, sodass insbesondere Umwelteinflüsse keinen Einfluss mehr auf die Funktionsfähigkeit des Waffensystems haben. Dazu wird eine elevierbare Waffenplattform genutzt, die eine Integration, von gegenüber der Umwelt geschützter Waffen ermöglicht. Diese Plattform kann dabei benötigte Munitionsbehälter an der Unterseite aufnehmen, während sie die Waffe an der Oberseite trägt (oder umgekehrt). Die Integration und damit der Schutz der Elektronikbauteile kann im seitlichen Aufbau des geschlossenen Gehäuses vorgesehen werden. Auf bewegliche Munitionszuführkanäle ist hierbei verzichtbar, da der Transport in starren Führungen und Kanälen erfolgen kann, die ihrerseits gegenüber der Umwelt geschützt ausgeführt sind. Auf der modularen Waffenplattform können diverse Waffen, Werfer etc. adaptiert werden. Dies können sein Maschinenkanone, Raketen- / Flugkörperabschusseinrichtung(en), Wirkmittelwerfer.The invention is based on the idea to design a closed and encapsulated construction with minimal weight, i. To develop a weapon system in which the individual modules are modular and complete, so that in particular environmental influences have no influence on the functioning of the weapon system. For this purpose, an elevatable weapons platform is used, which allows integration of weapons protected from the environment. This platform can accommodate needed ammunition containers at the bottom while carrying the weapon at the top (or vice versa). The integration and thus the protection of the electronic components can be provided in the lateral structure of the closed housing. On mobile Munitionszuführkanäle is here dispensed with, since the transport can be done in rigid guides and channels, which in turn are designed to protect the environment. On the modular weapon platform various weapons, launchers, etc. can be adapted. These may be machine gun, rocket / missile launching device (s), impactor launchers.

Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels soll die Idee näher beschrieben werden. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1 bis 3
eine modulare Waffenplattform mit einem Waffenträger in verschiedenen Ansichten.
Based on an embodiment, the idea will be described in more detail. Show it:
Fig. 1 to 3
a modular weapon platform with a weapon carrier in different views.

Die Fig.1 bis 3 zeigen einen in verschiedenen Ansichten mit 1 bezeichneten Waffenträger einer modularen Waffenplattform 100 zur Halterung einer Waffe 11 sowie eine mit 2 gekennzeichnete Munitionslagerung. Der Waffenträger 1 ist zwischen einem Elevationsträger 3 und einem Gegenlager 4 elevationsbeweglich gelagert. Der Elevationsträger 3 und das Gegenlager 4 stehen ihrerseits vorzugsweise auf einer Bodenplatte 12. Im / am Elevationsträger 3 ist ein Elevationslager mit Antrieb untergebracht. Des Weitern kann er einen EO-Sensor 7 tragen. Zudem sind im Elevationslager 3 die für den Betrieb der Lafette notwendigen Geräte untergebracht (nicht näher dargestellt). Die Integration der sonstigen weiteren Elektronikbauteile kann ebenfalls im seitlichen Aufbau des geschlossenen Gehäuses des Elevationslagers (3) vorgesehen werden. Mit 10 ist eine (geschlossene) Waffenhaube zur Kapselung der Plattform 100 gekennzeichnet. Eine mögliche Rohrabstützung ist mit 9 bezeichnet.The Fig.1 to 3 show a designated in various views with 1 weapons carrier a modular weapon platform 100 for holding a weapon 11 and a marked with 2 ammunition storage. The weapon carrier 1 is mounted between an elevation carrier 3 and an abutment 4 elevationsbeweglich. The elevation carrier 3 and the anvil 4 are in turn preferably on a base plate 12. In / on the elevation carrier 3 an elevation bearing with drive is housed. He can also carry an EO sensor 7. In addition, the devices necessary for the operation of the carriage are housed in the elevation bearing 3 (not shown in detail). The integration of the other further electronic components can also be provided in the lateral structure of the closed housing of the elevation bearing (3). With 10 a (closed) weapon hood for encapsulation of the platform 100 is marked. A possible pipe support is designated 9.

Die Munitionslagerung 2 ist vorzugsweise von unten mit dem Waffenträger 1 verbunden. In dieser wird die Munition gelagert, vorzugsweise stehend in meanderförmigen Schlaufen in einem stehenden Munitionsgurt 8. Die Munitionszuführung 6 zur Waffe 11 erfolgt idealer Weise in einem 90° Bogen.The ammunition storage 2 is preferably connected from below to the weapon carrier 1. In this ammunition is stored, preferably standing in meandering loops in a standing ammunition belt 8. The ammunition feeder 6 to the weapon 11 is ideally carried out in a 90 ° arc.

In / an der Unterlafette 5 der Waffenplattform 100 sind weitere Komponenten unterbringbar, wie beispielsweise ein Azimutdrehlager 13 und Seitenrichtantriebe.In / on the lower mount 5 of the weapon platform 100 further components can be accommodated, such as an azimuth bearing 13 and side direction drives.

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  1. Modular weapon platform (100) with a weapon carrier (1) for accommodating a weapon (11) and an ammunition container (2) that is attached to the weapon carrier (1) from below, wherein the weapon carrier (1) is supported so as to be displaceable in elevation between an elevation carrier (3) and a thrust bearing (4) and is encapsulated by a closed weapon hood (10).
  2. Weapon platform (100) according to Claim 1, characterized in that ammunition is supported upright in the ammunition container (2) in meander-shaped loops in an upright ammunition belt (8).
  3. Weapon platform (100) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the ammunition feed to the weapon (11) takes place in a 90° curve.
  4. Weapon platform (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an EO sensor (7) is attached to the elevation support (3).
  5. Weapon platform (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one elevation support with a drive is accommodated in/on the elevation carrier (3).
  6. Weapon platform (100) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the integration of further electronic modules in the side structure of a closed housing of the elevation support (3) is provided.
  7. Weapon platform (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that further components, such as a rotary azimuth bearing (13) and traversing drives can be accommodated in/on a lower carriage (5) of the weapon platform (100).
  8. Weapon platform (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the elevation carrier (3) and the thrust bearing (4) stand on a base plate (12).
  9. Weapon platform (100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the weapons are a machine gun, rocket/missile launchers and launchers such as weapons launchers that are adaptable.
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