The invention relates to a laser beam device (10) for generating an effective laser beam (20) and an illuminating laser beam (18), having a coupling element (30) for coupling the illuminating laser beam (18) into a beam path of the effective laser beam (20). The laser beam device is characterised in that the coupling element (30) has a first sub-region (54) and a second sub-region (56) which is different from the first sub-region (54), and the effective laser beam (20), the illuminating laser beam (18) and the coupling element (30) are arranged relative to one another so that the effective laser beam (20) is directed onto the first sub-region (54) and the illuminating laser beam (18) is directed onto the second sub-region (56), the first sub-region (54) being transparent for the effective laser beam (20) and the second sub-region (56) being designed to reflect the illuminating laser beam (18) parallel to the effective laser beam (20).
Penetrator (1) for a projectile having a tail unit, in particular a sub-calibre kinetic-energy projectile, comprising a one-piece main body (10) and a sub-body (11) fitted on the main body (10), characterized in that the main body (10) has at least a front region (12) and a rear region (17), wherein the rear region (17) of the main body is of a solid design and the front region (12) has a bore (13) formed in it, wherein the bore (13) comprises at least a first region (131) and a second region (132), wherein the first region (131) receives the fitted-on sub-body (11) and the second region (132) extends rearwards behind the fitted-on sub-body (11).
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy core; Kinetic energy penetrators
The invention relates to a sabot (1) which comprises multiple sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3). The sabot (1) or the sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) is/are characterized by having a structural design at the end (10) opposite the shooting direction such that a lower degree of flexural rigidity is achieved at said end (10), said sabot (1) preferably comprising three sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3). The sabot (1) or the sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) have a rear part (3) as a push part and a front part (4) as a pull part. In order to optimize the shape and weight, the front part (4) and the rear part (3) have recesses (5, 6) in the sabot (1) or in the sabot segments (1.1, 1.2, 1.3). Braces (8, 9) are integrated between the recesses (5, 6) or the recesses (5, 6) are introduced between braces (8, 9).
The invention relates to a method for reducing an imbalance of a projectile shell. The projectile shell has a body (1) which has a recess (4). As a result of this recess (4), the body is provided with an inner wall (2) and an outer wall (3). In addition, a mouth opening (6) is provided, which is connected to the recess (4). A centre axis (5) is now calculated from the outer geometrical shape of the projectile shell and a measurement is then performed to ascertain an imbalance of the projectile shell. On the basis of the measured imbalance, an axis (8) that is modified in relation to the centre axis (5) is then calculated, and the body (1) is rotated about the modified axis (8) on the basis of the calculated modified axis (8). As the body (1) is rotated in this way, the projectile shell is machined to eliminate the imbalance as far as possible.
The invention relates to an igniter system (10, 10', 10", 10"', 10"", 10'"", 10""") for a piece of ammunition (1), comprising at least one propellant igniter (20) and at least one igniter element (40, 40', 40", 40'", 40"", 40'"") designed for transmitting ignition power and extending away from the propellant igniter (20). The igniter element (40, 40', 40", 40"' 40"", 40""') is arranged spaced apart from the propellant igniter (20).
The invention relates to a penetrator (10) for a projectile (1), in particular a subcaliber kinetic energy penetrator, comprising a tail unit (3) and a main core (2) having a front part (21) and a rear part (22), the tail unit (3) being located on the rear part (22) of the main core (2). A predetermined breaking point (7) is formed between the front part (21) and the rear part (22) of the main core (2), and the material of the predetermined breaking point (7) is mechanically less resilient than the remainder of the main core (2).
A case jacket made of a felted, in particular combustible fibrous material, comprising a cylindrical case jacket portion and a calotte-shaped case bottom which is connected to an end of the cylindrical case jacket portion, wherein the bottom-side end of the case jacket portion has a first inside diameter and a first outside diameter, and wherein the case bottom has an annular connecting edge towards the case jacket portion, which has a second inside diameter that is smaller than the first inside diameter, and a second outside diameter which is smaller than the second outside diameter, includes a conical connecting portion whose one end has the first inside diameter and the first outside diameter and is connected to the bottom-side end of the case jacket portion, and whose other end has the second inside diameter and the second outside diameter and is connected to the connecting edge of the case bottom, wherein the angle of inclination of the inner wall and the angle of inclination of the outer wall of the conical connecting portion with respect to the cylinder axis are not more than 10°.
The invention relates to a penetrator (10) for a projectile (1) having a guide mechanism (3), the penetrator (10) comprising at least one solid main body (11) that acts in a terminal ballistic manner for attacking an armoured target, more particularly a tank having reactive armour, a rear region (15) of the penetrator (10) having a hard core (13) that acts in a terminal ballistic manner which improves the penetration effect (13) and is permanently connected to the main body (11).
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy core; Kinetic energy penetrators
9.
ACTIVE ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR IGNITING AN ACTIVE ELEMENT
The invention relates to an active element (1), in particular an active decoy element, comprising at least one active mass 101...n, and at least two ignition means 201...n each comprising a pyrotechnic set for igniting the active masses 101...n. The at least two ignition means 201...n are arranged on the at least one active mass 101...n and the at least two ignition means 201...n are connected to one another via channels 301...n, 311...n in such a way that the at least one active mass 101...n can be simultaneously ignited from multiple sides.
F41J 2/02 - Active targets transmitting infrared radiation
F42B 12/42 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of illuminating type, e.g. carrying flares
F42B 12/70 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
The invention relates to a weapon system comprising a breechblock, formed at least by a breechblock carrier (5) and a breechblock head (3), wherein the breechblock carrier (5) is designed to support the breechblock head (3). In order to achieve a reduction or even an elimination of the forces acting on the breechblock drive during the unlocking of the breechblock and the removal of a cartridge casing, the breechblock head (4) is freely moveably relative to the breechblock carrier (3). In order to separate the breechblock and a breechblock drive of the weapon system during the recoil of the recoiling masses of the weapon system, a device (20) is designed in such a way that a mechanical separation can be produced between the breechblock and the breechblock drive with the recoil of the recoiling masses of the weapon system. With the forward motion of the recoiling masses, the mechanical connection between the breechblock drive and the breechblock is re-formed using the device (20). For the separating or connecting of the breechblock from/to a breechblock slider (6), which functionally cooperates with the breechblock carrier (5), the device (20) has at least one connection rod (23). The connection rod (23) is securely attached to the breechblock slider (6) by a rear end when viewed in the direction of fire. The front end can be connected to the breechblock carrier (5) and separated from same.
F41A 5/32 - Energy accumulator systems, i.e. systems for opening the breech-block by energy accumulated during barrel or gas piston recoil
F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt
F41A 7/08 - Drives for externally-powered guns, i.e. drives for moving the breech-block or bolt by an external force during automatic firing
F41A 15/14 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun for bolt-action guns the ejector being mounted on, or within, the bolt
11.
DECOY TARGET, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING AN OBJECT
The invention relates to a decoy target comprising at least two corner reflectors (11) which reflect radar radiation, the corner reflectors (11) being arranged in a reflector matrix (10) in a staggered manner in terms of height, width and/or depth, specified by the at least one connecting element (15), corresponding to a target to be simulated.
The invention relates to an energy absorption device (100) for protecting a vehicle element (10, 10', 10"), in particular a military vehicle (1, 1', 1"), from a detonation impact, comprising a first securing element (110) which can be connected to a vehicle chassis (2) and/or a vehicle hull (2) and comprising a second securing element (120) which can be connected to the vehicle element (10, 10', 10") to be protected, wherein at least two webs (130, 140, 150, 160) are arranged between the first and the second securing element (110, 120). The at least two webs (130, 140, 150, 160) are arranged so as to lie one over the other on a common plane (E).
The invention relates to a device (18) for combining at least two input laser beams (16; 16-1,...,16-n) having different spectral components, comprising: - at least one pre-compensation unit (20) for the at least two input laser beams (16), comprising a diffractive optical unit (28) which expands the input laser beam (16) into an intermediate beam bundle (22), in which the spectral components are spatially arranged so as to be adjacent to one another with increasing wavelength (?1, ?2, ?3); - a combination unit (24), comprising at least a first diffractive optical element (48) and a second diffractive optical element (50), the combination unit (24) being aligned with the pre-compensation unit (20) in such a way that the first diffractive optical element (48) converts an intermediate beam bundle (20) into a convergent beam bundle (52) having a beam waist (54), the beam waist (54) lying on the second diffractive element (50), and the second diffractive optical element (50) being designed in such a way that all incident spectral components are diffracted into a common radiation direction (26).
H01S 3/00 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range
H01S 3/082 - Construction or shape of optical resonators or components thereof comprising three or more reflectors defining a plurality of resonators, e.g. for mode selection or suppression
H01S 3/23 - Arrangement of two or more lasers not provided for in groups , e.g. tandem arrangement of separate active media
Referring to conventional gun barrel mounting, there is a need reduce the barrel lifting movement without having a negative impact on the changing of the gun barrel. The present invention provides a gun barrel mounting for a gun barrel, comprising a cradle (2) with at least one barrel mounting (5, 6) for supporting the gun barrel (1), a breech end (3) that can be connected to the gun barrel (1), wherein the cradle (2) and the breech end (3) are connected to one another in a separable manner by at least one guide (8.1, 8.2, 8.3) radially supporting the breech end (3).
The invention relates to programmable practice ammunition (1). For this purpose, a projectile head (4) of a practice projectile (11) of the practice ammunition (1) has at least one electronic system (5) in the form of an electronic fuze replacement system and a signal transmitter (6). Optionally, an explosive charge (7) can be introduced into the projectile head (4). The explosive charge (7) is preferably a pyrotechnic. A light signal, an infrared signal, a radio signal, or another suitable electronic or optical signal, even a color signal, can be output and transmitted via the signal transmitter (6). Optionally, the explosive charge (7) can be triggered and deployed via the signal transmitter (6). The projectile (11) is provided with radial openings (15) for this purpose. The invention additionally relates to a training system for a realistic practice using an explosive representation (14) at the target (12) or in the target area (20).
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
F42B 12/38 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of tracer type
F42B 12/40 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating, type
The invention relates to a test and/or practice ammunition (1) having at least one projectile (11) with a projectile head (3) and a fin (15) which can be found at the end of the projectile for example or a projectile with a projectile base and a projectile ogive. A cartridge shell (9) is used to receive a drive (2) and has a shell base (7), wherein an interface is attached in or on the shell base (7). The test and/or practice ammunition (1) is characterized by a programmable fuze (4) which is arranged in the projectile head (3) or the projectile ogive. The projectile head (3)/projectile ogive is equipped with at least one fuze amplifier (5) and an electronic fuze system (14) and optionally a separating charge (6). A blast point (16) and/or target impact (12) for example can be programmed in the fuze (4), and the projectile (11) additionally comprises a pyrotechnic for producing a visible signal (13). The visible signal (13) can be a light and/or smoke signal.
F42B 12/40 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating, type
F42C 19/06 - Electric contact parts specially adapted for use with electric fuzes
The invention relates to an igniter (1) with a delay time (Vz) that can be set. The delay time (Vz) can be fixedly defined, or individually and situation-dependently set on-site. In particular, the invention relates to a delay time that can be set for a stun grenade, a hand grenade etc., with options for the individual setting and situation-dependent or situation-contingent customisation of the delay time (Vz), and consequently of the effect of the active compositions in-situ. In order to achieve individual setting options, the invention proposes that at least two different delay times (Vz) can be set. To this end, the igniter (1) has, in a delay section (24), preferably in the fuse head (1'), a relief bore (15) that can be closed or opened.
F42B 39/20 - Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable
F42C 9/10 - Time fuzes; Combined time- and percussion- or pressure-actuated fuzes; Fuzes for timed self-destruction of ammunition the timing being caused by combustion
The invention relates to a percussion fuse having an active sensor, which generates a sensor voltage, having a filter circuit consisting of a high pass and at least one low pass, in order to be able to adjust dynamic percussion characteristics. The invention further relates to an operating state switch, which can transition the percussion fuse into one of two operating states, specifically into an activated and a deactivated operating state. To this end, the operating state switch is switched into one of the two operating states by means of a safety voltage. In the active operating state, the sensor voltage is supplied directly to the threshold value switch and in the deactivated operating state, the sensor voltage is held below the threshold value of the threshold value switch by an input limiter.
The invention relates to a combination mortar weapon (1) with a base (4) and mortar barrel (12). A frame (7) with a receiving area (8) for receiving an additional base (10) is attached to the base (4). The base (4) belongs to a standard mortar (2) and the additional base (10) belongs to a commando mortar (3). The mortar barrel (12) is secured to the additional base (10) of the commando mortar (3). The mortar barrel (12) is used by the standard mortar (2) and by the commando mortar (3). The connection between the base (4) of the standard mortar (2) and the base (10) of the commando motor (3) is produced at least by a rapid-action closure (11). The frame (7) comprises an arm (13), to which a monopod (14) is attached as the support device and for the purpose of elevating the mortar barrel (12). The frame (7) is designed to be rotatable relative to the base (4), whereby the mortar weapon (1) can be aligned in the azimuth direction in the form of a standard mortar (2). The monopod (14) can be secured to the frame (7) of the base (4) of the standard mortar (2) via a lower rapid-action closure (26) and to the mortar barrel (12) via an upper rapid-action closure (27). If the mortar weapon (1) is used as a commando mortar (3), the base (10) of the commando mortar (3) is released from the base (4) of the standard mortar (2). The connection (26) and/or the connection (27) can be released such that the monopod (14) remains on the base (4) or on the mortar barrel (12) as desired.
The invention relates to a method for producing a weapon housing (1) and to a weapon housing (1). Said method is characterized in that the weapon housing consists of at least two sub-assemblies (2, 3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2), an inner contour (2', 3', 2.1', 2.2', 3.1', 3.2') being cut into at least one solid block for each sub-assembly (2, 3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2). The solid block is a steel block. Openings (5) and recesses (6) are introduced into the at least two sub-assemblies (2, 3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2).
The invention relates to a cutting device (20) comprising at least one firing pin retainer (1), at least one locking element (2), a spring (6), a firing pin (7), a percussion cap (9), a charge (13), a cutting element (14), a stop (15) and a shear pin (17), wherein the at least one locking element (2) provides a connection between the firing pin retainer (1) and the firing pin (7). The spring (6) is compressed. After the firing pin retainer (1) has travelled a predetermined path, the locking element (2) is released. The release results in the spring (6) being released, causing the firing pin (7) to be accelerated and at the end to strike the percussion cap (9). As a result of the firing pin (7) striking the percussion cap (9), the pyrotechnic charge therein is ignited. As a result of the pyrotechnic charge in the percussion cap being initiated, the delay element (11), if provided, is lit. This delay element regulates the delay time. Afterwards, an additional charge (13) is ignited. The gas volume thus generated applies pressure to the cutting element (14). Above a certain pressure the shear pin (17) shears off, causing the cutting element (14) to be axially accelerated. The cutting element (14) strikes the stop (15) at high speed as a result of the acceleration, and penetrates into same. A connection to be cut, which is guided through an opening in front of the stop (15), is thereby severed.
F42B 3/00 - Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive
B23D 15/14 - Shearing machines or shearing devices cutting by blades which move parallel to each other characterised by drives or gearings therefor actuated by fluid or gas pressure
B64D 17/38 - Releasable fastening devices between parachute and load or pack
F42B 10/56 - Range-reducing, destabilising or braking arrangements; Fall-retarding means of parachute type
F42C 7/12 - Percussion fuzes of the double-action type, i.e. fuzes cocked and fired in a single movement, e.g. by pulling an incorporated percussion pin or hammer
22.
OBTURATOR, WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DRIVING BAND ON AN ARTILLERY PROJECTILE
The invention relates to a spin-stabilized artillery projectile (1) having at least one driving band (2) and at least one obturator (12, 13), wherein the driving band (2) contains at least one compensating groove (8, 9), and wherein the at least one obturator (12, 13) is arranged in the compensating groove (8, 9) of the driving band (2). The cross-section of the compensating groove (8, 9) is preferably trapezoidal, but can also be rectangular or square. As a result, a complete detachment of the obturator (12, 13) is achieved and residues are avoided.
The invention relates to a hand grenade for producing smoke, comprising a housing provided with outflow openings for the smoke to be produced. The hand grenade also comprises a fuse head comprising means for igniting the hand grenade and an ignition and delay line. An active charge can be ignited by means of the fuse head and the ignition and delay line, creating a carrier gas in the housing. An effect region is also provided in the hand grenade, by means of which at least one effect module of the hand grenade can be supplied. The effect module contains an active ingredient that can be converted into its gaseous state of aggregation by the action of heat and can flow out of the outflow openings with the carrier gas.
F42B 12/48 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances smoke-producing
The invention relates to a projectile (1), comprising a projectile body (3) for holding a penetrator (2), a projectile rear (5), and a projectile ogive (6). According to the invention, the projectile body (3) has a narrowed point (7), on which the penetrator (2) can be supported. Said narrowed point (7) results in reliable breaking open of the projectile body (3) when the projectile (1) hits a target.
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy core; Kinetic energy penetrators
F42B 12/34 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect expanding before or on impact, i.e. of dumdum or mushroom type
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
In the case of a weapons system (100) with at least two HEL effectors (5.1, 5.2, 5.3), which have at least one beam guidance system (2.1, 2.2, 2.3), the present invention proposes the use of only one laser source (1) or one pump source (10) for the at least two HEL effectors (5.1, 5.2, 5.3). The beam guidance systems (2.1, 2.2, 2.3) of the HEL effectors (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) resort to the common laser source (1) or common pump source (10). An optical link of the common laser source (1) or of the common pump source (10) with the beam guidance system (2.1, 2.2, 2.3), be it direct or indirect, is implemented by means of at least one optical switching unit (4, 14), and so at least one functional, complete HEL effector (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) of the weapons system (100) is provided to defend against threats.
The invention relates to a method and to a device for drying an explosive, wherein the explosive contains moisture and microwave radiation causes the explosive to expel the moisture contained in the explosive. According to the invention, there is a drying chamber having magnetrons. Said magnetrons can then exert the required microwave radiation on the explosive to be dried and thereby heat the explosive. During heating, the moisture in the explosive is then expelled.
The invention relates to a protection device (100) for a laser system comprising at least one active laser (1) having at least one beam guide (1.1, 3). Eye safety and/or protection for an exposed person (12) is achieved using at least one additional laser (2) as a warning laser which, operating in a visible spectral range, is used shortly before the active laser (1) is used, and which, can cause at least one person (12) to close his or her eyes and/or change his or her viewing direction away from the receptor point (13) of the active laser beam on a target (10).
It is proposed to make a threat (2) better visible for a defensive measure (3). In this context, the threat (2) should be imaged more intensely for the defensive measure (3). For the purposes of more effective imaging, provision is made for the threat (2) to emit a stronger IR signature and thus be able to stand out sufficiently against the background for the defensive measure (3). The stronger IR signature is caused by heating a surface (9) of the threat (2), which is realized by a laser weapons system (7). The defensive measure (3) can better detect this heating and has an IR seeker head to this end.
Disclosed is a cocking device for a firing pin spring (13.2) of a firing pin (13) of a weapon (100), the firing pin (13) being integrated into a breech (1). This firing pin spring (13.2) is cocked during the pre-run of the control slide (2), by means of a cocking slide (17) on the weapon (100), said cocking slide having a cocking curve (17.1), in which a pin (14.1) of a cocking rocker (14) is engaged.
F41A 3/44 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing having sliding locking elements, e.g. balls, rollers
F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position
F41A 17/66 - Firing-pin safeties, i.e. means for preventing movement of slidably-mounted strikers automatically operated, i.e. operated by breech opening or closing movement
The invention relates to a pyrotechnic delayed-action composition and primer charge made of REACh (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)-compliant components that are safe for humans and the environment. The delayed-action composition comprises at least one oxidant, at least one reducing agent, at least one filler and at least one mineral binder. The performance parameters thereof, in particular the burning time, can be set variably within a wide range. The composition clinkers on its own, thus preventing extinction at the front of the burning material even in dynamic conditions. The primer charge comprises at least one oxidant, at least one reducing agent, at least one filler and at least one mineral binder. It is easy to ignite and, due to its clinker structure, transfers its energy well to the compositions to be ignited. Since the delayed-action composition and the primer charge have the same structure, they can easily be combined and adapted to each other in delayed-action units. However, the composition and the charge can also be used separately. The use of the primer charge is not limited to delayed-action units.
C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
C06B 33/00 - Compositions containing particulate metal, alloy, boron, silicon, selenium or tellurium with at least one oxygen supplying material which is either a metal oxide or a salt, organic or inorganic, capable of yielding a metal oxide
The invention relates to a penetrator (10) and to a sub-caliber ammunition or projectile (2) accommodating said penetrator (10). The penetrator (10) according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the penetrator has an interface (14) in the front area (13). Via said geometric interface (14), a basic penetrator (11) devised in according to the invention can be provided having different penetrator tips (15, 16, 17) and completed to form an individual KE penetrator (10).
F42B 12/06 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy core; Kinetic energy penetrators
F42B 12/08 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with armoured cupola
F42B 12/74 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
F42B 14/06 - Sub-calibre projectiles having sabots; Sabots therefor
F42B 33/00 - Manufacture of ammunition; Dismantling of ammunition; Apparatus therefor
F42B 10/04 - Stabilising arrangements using fixed fins
A projectile (1) with a projectile casing (2) and at least one pyrotechnic charge (3, 4) incorporated in the projectile casing (2) is proposed, wherein the projectile (1) has an open projectile base (5) with a destructible membrane (6) and the pyrotechnic charge (3, 4) burns away at a defined rate during the flight of the projectile (1), and so the projectile (1) loses mass in such a way that a predetermined effective range is not exceeded. As a result, safety and a nonlethal effect are achieved, in particular outside the effective range.
F42B 10/48 - Range-reducing, destabilising or braking arrangements; Fall-retarding means
F42B 12/74 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
F42B 10/40 - Range-increasing arrangements with combustion of a slow-burning charge, e.g. fumers, base-bleed projectiles
F42B 12/34 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect expanding before or on impact, i.e. of dumdum or mushroom type
33.
WEAPON DRIVE AND WEAPON DRIVE WITH AN EMERGENCY WEAPON STOP
A drive (10) for a weapon (100) is proposed, comprising a drive cam (1) and a connecting rod unit (2) guided in the drive cam (1), wherein the drive cam (1) comprises the firing cycle of the weapon (10). Apart from a connecting rod (2.1), the connecting rod unit (2) comprises a front pin (2.2) and a rear pin (2.3), a strut pin (2.3). With its front pin (2.2), the connecting rod unit (2) engages in the drive cam (1). The front pin (2.2) is also connected to a crank (3), which is driven by an external drive (4). The strut pin (2.3) is connected to an overall control slider (12) of a breech block (11) of the weapon (10). A connecting rod slider (2.6) of the connecting rod unit (2) has a groove (2.5), in which the strut pin (2.3) is guided, wherein the connecting rod (2.1) is articulated at a pivot point (2.4), which lies behind the strut pin (2.3), and so, when the breech block (11) is at a standstill, the strut pin (2.3) is pivoted in the groove (2.5) in the connecting rod unit (2) and in the overall control slider (12). An emergency stop device (20) is formed by a kinematic mechanism (23), which when a shot is fired makes a pin (21) extend and ensures that the overall control slider (12) is taken along. If, on the other hand, no shot is fired, the pin (21) is not made to extend and the overall control slider (12) is not moved. Parts of the drive (100) may in this case continue to run.
The invention proposes a case discharge device having a case ejector (6) for ejecting a case (11) or a misfire for a weapon (20) having a bolt (2) with a bolt head (1), wherein a munition is supplied to a weapon barrel (22) of the weapon (20) by the bolt (2) and the case (10) or the misfire is pulled out of the weapon barrel (20). Said case discharge device is characterized in that, now, in the bolt head (1), there is situated a groove (5) into which a case ejector (6) which is static with respect to a weapon housing engages. During the return of the bolt (2), the case ejector (6) which is static with respect to the weapon housing slides within the groove (5) and engages on the bottom (10) of the case (11) in order to release the latter from the bolt (2) and, after the release, discharge said case.
F41A 15/16 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun for bolt-action guns the ejector being mounted on the breech housing or frame
The invention proposes a weapon (100) having a barrel cluster (1), comprising at least one, preferably multiple, weapon barrel(s) (2, 3, 4) and comprising a bolt (50), wherein only one of the weapon barrels (2) is oriented in alignment with the single bolt (50) and interacts therewith for the purposes of firing. The barrel cluster (1) has a front, muzzle-side barrel holder (5) and has a rear, bolt-side barrel holder (6), and has, in a partial region (7), a control body (8) with a control cam (9) which is incorporated on the circumference. By way of said control cam (9), the barrel cluster (1) can be adjusted as a whole and independently of the firing of the weapon (100). The control body (8) is preferably electronically rotated, for which purpose a pin (11) of the actuator (10) engages into the control cam (9) of the control body (8).
The aim of the invention is to devise a weapon (100) which has a completely modular design. For this purpose, the weapon (100) is subdivided into weapon-specific assemblies which are designed as carrier units of the components and/or of the modular assemblies of the weapon (100). A first assembly can be in the form of a modular weapon housing (3). Said weapon housing (3) consists of a carrier unit into which a breech system of the weapon (100) and its components are installed. Another modular assembly is in the form of a weapon cradle (2). The weapon housing (3) module with the breech system is integrated into said modular assembly. The weapon housing (3) module can be complemented with the barrel module. Another modular assembly, a weapon drive (1), is connected to the weapon cradle (2). The components are mechanically connected to the modular assemblies, and the modular assemblies are mechanically connected to each other, by rails and guides (15.1, 21.1) as well as complementary rails and guides (3.1, 3.2) for the assemblies (3), by ties (31) and holders (33), by pins (33, 34), bolts (31.1, 2.6) and quick release fasteners (22,.2).
F41A 3/44 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing having sliding locking elements, e.g. balls, rollers
F41A 11/02 - Modular concepts, e.g. weapon-family concepts
F41A 17/30 - Multiple safeties, i.e. safeties acting on at least one element of the firing mechanism and at least one other element of the gun, e.g. the moving barrel
F41A 17/58 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear automatically operated, i.e. operated by breech opening or closing movement
F41A 17/76 - Hammer safeties, i.e. for preventing the hammer from hitting the cartridge or the firing pin automatically operated, i.e. operated by breech opening or closing movement
F41A 19/18 - Mechanical firing mechanisms for multibarrel guns
F41A 25/12 - Spring-operated systems using coil springs
F41A 25/22 - Bearing arrangements for the reciprocating gun-mount or barrel movement
F41A 25/26 - Assembling or dismounting recoil elements or systems
F41A 7/00 - Auxiliary mechanisms for bringing the breech-block or bolt or the barrel to the starting position before automatic firing; Drives for externally-powered guns; Remote-controlled gun chargers
A mount part (3) for a weapon barrel (1) in a weapon barrel holder (2) is proposed, having a tubular inner diameter which comprises a first section (3.1) and an encircling ring-shaped second section (3.2) which is of greater outer diameter than the first section (3.1) and than a following third section (3.3). The third section (3.3) has at least one slot (6). The at least one slot (6) runs preferably perpendicular to the second section (3.2). In a particular usage situation, the ring-shaped section (3.2) has circumferential bevels (3.4). This permits usage in a barrel mounting (21) of a multi-barrelled weapon (20) having multiple weapon barrels (1) mounted in a common barrel mounting (21).
In order to obtain an explosive smoke grenade (1), which can be fired from a portable anti-tank weapon, in particular a recoilless infantry weapon, and which permits an enemy position or a vehicle to be fogged as quickly as possible, so that the enemy has only a very limited radius of action, the invention proposes providing the explosive smoke grenade (1) with a time fuse (6) which can be programmed such that the burst charge (5) detonates in the direct vicinity of the enemy position but before the grenade has reached the ground, and there releases the smoke-generating active material (7). In addition, the pyrotechnic active substance (7) arranged between the burst charge (5) and the grenade casing (2) consists of a plurality of film strips, which are coated with a red-phosphorus-containing incendiary composition (flares). For this purpose, the dimensions of the flares are selected such that they generate a visibility barrier in both the visible and the infrared wavelength regions.
F42B 12/48 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances smoke-producing
F41G 1/473 - Sighting devices for particular applications for lead-indicating or range-finding, e.g. for use with rifles or shotguns
F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material
F42B 12/70 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
The invention relates to a smoke munition (1) or smoke grenade which can be fired from a launcher, for example a grenade launcher, and has at least one submunition (3) for producing smoke (18) as a protection for ships. To achieve the effect that the submunition (3) of the smoke grenade (1) can be delivered quickly and safely for the ship's crew and the active compound (30) thereof can be converted completely into smoke (18) even after hitting the water, the invention proposes providing the submunition (3) with a floating aid (14), which can be deployed before the submunition (3) hits the water and prevents the submunition (3) from sinking and prevents the active compound (3) that produces the smoke (18) from becoming wet.
F42B 12/48 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances smoke-producing
F42B 5/15 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material
F42B 10/48 - Range-reducing, destabilising or braking arrangements; Fall-retarding means
F42B 22/00 - Marine mines, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarines
40.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A DUMMY TARGET FOR PROTECTING A VEHICLE AND/OR AN OBJECT FROM RADAR-GUIDED SEEKER HEADS
A method and device are for providing a dummy target of decoy chaffs for protecting an object from radar-guided missiles. After identification of the missile and calculation of a decoy chaff pattern, the pattern is presented as a point cloud of the disassembly or detonation points of the dummy target as polar coordinates in accordance with the firing of shots. A cut-off distance for the determination of a defence radius is found in these polar coordinates and a minimum distance between the disassembly or detonation points within the defence radius is set in a freely selectable manner. The dummy target is optimized on the basis of the cut-off distance and the minimum distance between the disassembly or detonation points. The only decoy chaffs that are deployed are those that have a minimum distance between the disassembly or detonation points within the defence radius in the optimized dummy target.
The invention relates to a firing device (1) for firing cartridge ammunition (2) comprising a case head (20), which has on its outer circumference at least one peripheral, groove-shaped depression (3). In order to achieve secure arrestment of the ammunition (3) in the firing device (1) when the firing device (1) is loaded from the muzzle end, the invention proposes that the firing device (1) comprises a head piece (4) and a tubular ammunition-receiving device (5) that is secured on the front side of the head piece (4), wherein the ammunition-receiving device (5) is arranged such that it can be moved axially in the direction of the head piece (4) against the pressure of a restoring element (6). In this case, the head piece (4) includes an annular guiding element (7), which extends axially into the ammunition-receiving device (5) and has multiple guiding openings (9), which extend through the wall (8) of the guiding element (7) and are in each case of a form that is angled from the outer side of the guiding element (7) in the direction of the opening (12) of the ammunition-receiving device (5). Locking elements (10) are movably arranged in the guiding openings (9) and, on the side thereof that is facing away from the ammunition-receiving device (5) are acted upon by spring elements (11) in such a way that, when the firing device (1) is loaded, the locking elements (10) are pressed by the spring elements (11) into the groove-shaped depression (3) in the ammunition (2). For unloading the ammunition (2), the locking elements are pressed out from the groove-shaped depression (3) in the ammunition (2) into the guiding openings (9) of the guiding element (7) by axially moving the ammunition-receiving device (5) towards the head piece (4).
The invention relates to a sabot (4) for a sub-caliber projectile (1) having a projectile core (2). When the projectile exits a weapon barrel, the sabot detaches from the projectile core (2) without transferring momentum by means of a separating aid (4) incorporated between the projectile core (2) and the sabot. The separating aid (4) has a plurality of fingers (5) having at least one predetermined breaking point (8a, 8b), which is connected to the projectile core (2) by a type of snap-connection bead (6) on the fingers/braces (5).
It is proposed to connect the ammunition and the magazine (2) to each other not only in terms of design, but also in terms of function. The magazine (2) and ammunition are for all intents and purposes combined to form sub-modules (1), wherein a plurality of sub-modules (1.1-1.4) would then be comparable to the quantity of conventional ammunition in the launcher tube. Said sub-modules (1.1-1.4) are then preferably assembled and locked (as a module), which is comparable to a previously loaded magazine. The individual sub-module (1) contains, inter alia, rifling, by means of which, during firing, the ammunition/submunition is caused to rotate and is thereby stabilised.
F42B 4/20 - Fireworks, i.e. pyrotechnic devices for amusement, display, illumination, or signal purposes characterised by having holder or support other than casing, e.g. whirler or spike support
F41A 9/63 - Magazines specially adapted for releasable connection with other magazines
Suggested is a protective module (1) for the protection of an object, in particular against hollow charge projectiles, comprising several sequentially or super- posed attached plates (P I to P II) for the formation of several capacitances (C I to C n), with preference given to dielectric ceramics (3) tied in between plates (P I to P n), whereby the protective module (1) can consist of several adjacent to each other arranged protective part modules (10).
A training ammunition projectile has a projectile body comprising a head with a frangible ogive designed to burst when the projectile strikes a target. One or more marking agents, disposed in the head for marking the position of the target upon its release when the ogive has burst, include 1) chemiluminescent components, disposed in separate frangible compartments, which mix and react chemically with each other when the compartments break up on setback, causing the mixed components to luminesce, (2) a low density, fine, dry powder material disposed in the head and designed to create a plume for marking the target when the projectile strikes the target. A dry thermal material, disposed in a separate compartment in the head and designed to be exposed to oxygen or air upon setback, due to the initial acceleration and the centrifugal forces, produce an exothermic reaction and emit heat during flight of the projectile.
F42B 12/40 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating, type
F42B 5/145 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances
F42B 12/46 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances
F42B 12/70 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
46.
IMPACT LOCATING DAY AND NIGHT MARKER FOR A PROJECTILE
A marking projectile comprises separate compartments that break during launch due to rotation of the projectile as it leaves the barrel of a weapon. Metal pellets contained within the compartments are pressed outward and pierce the compartment walls. This allows for mixing of chemical materials contained within the compartments, so that the materials substantially react by the time the projectile strikes a target. The chemical materials may be a pair of chemi-luminescent components, or components that create heat for thermal marking.
F42B 12/40 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating, type
F42B 5/145 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances
F42B 12/46 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances
F42B 12/70 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
The invention relates to a mechanism or drive (100) for a weapon, wherein the rotational motion of a motor (2) and the like is converted to a forward or reverse motion of the breech (3) in a simple manner using the Scotch yoke (8) principle. In order to allow the rest periods of the breech (3) in the end positions, the yoke radius is defined by a control cam (15) which however changes when the yoke (8) is rotated. The hinge pin of the yoke (8) is for example externally driven via a pinion shaft (14). A yoke pin (9) is arranged in a groove (17) of the yoke (8) so as to be radially displaceable and carries the breech carrier (5) or the breech (3) in a groove (16) extending at a right angle to the direction of fire via a sliding block (11). Two elements (10), for example rollers, are arranged on the yoke pin (9) and run in control cams (15) in the weapon or yoke housing. The control cam (15) is subdivided into different sectors/sections thereby achieving the desired motion of the breech (3).
The invention relates to a mechanism or drive (100) for a weapon which is characterized by only a limited acceleration of the breech (20) and a jerk- and recoil-free operation, thereby reducing the inertia force and the required power and increasing the repetition rate. The reduction of the required power also results in a reduction of braking power in the case of a quick stop. For this purpose, the rotational motion of preferably a motor (2) or the like is converted to a forward or reverse motion of the breech (20) using the Scotch yoke principle. In order to allow rest periods of the breech in the end positions, the rod (3) and the yoke (1) are arranged radially displaceable relative to each other so that the yoke radius changes when the yoke (1) is rotated. A control cam (6) radially guides the rod (3).
The invention relates to a mortar (1) with at least one barrel (2), which is mounted movably over a ball journal (3) in a supporting device (4) at the bottom, and to an aiming device (5), serving to aim the barrel vertically and horizontally. In order to be able to aim the barrel (2) of the mortar (1) automatically in a simple and cost advantageous manner, the invention proposes that the aiming device (5) preferably comprises a carriage (6), which can be moved along guideways (7) essentially horizontally to the barrel (2) to or away from the latter. At the carriage (6), the first end region (10) of a pivoted arm (13) is mounted so that it can be rotated about a pivot axis (14), the second end region (16) of which is connected with a spherical plain bearing (17), guiding the barrel (2). The spherical plain bearing (17) embraces a housing part (19), which is open at its end faces and in which an inner part (21) is mounted spherically, which contains a cylindrical barrel guide (22), for movably accommodating the barrel (2).
The invention relates to an irritation element (1) having a container (5) and a first effect charge, and further having an igniting mechanism (3) and an igniting cap (4) which comprises an additional body (10) that contains an additional effect charge (11) and is located in the open area at the bottom (8). The housing (12) of the additional body (10) is preferably made of plastic and contains metal dust, for example, as a second effect charge (11).
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
F42B 12/46 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances
51.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY PROGRAMMING A PROJECTILE
A system for optically programming an in-flight projectile fired front a weapon comprises a fire control device and a controlled projectile. The fire control device comprises an optical transmitter and the projectile comprises a fuze, an optical collector and an optical sensor. The transmitter transmits optical signals to the in-flight projectile in order to program the circuit of the fuze disposed in the projectile.
In order to mark the point at which a projectile (10, 11) strikes a target, a container (3) that holds an agent to mark the target is incorporated into the ogive area of the projectile (10, 11). When the projectile (10, 11) strikes the target, the container (3) is broken so that the marking agent can escape through holes (2) made in the ogive (4) or the rear section. In order that the marking agent can escape in this form, an over-pressure is generated within the projectile (10, 11). This can be done by a gas cartridge (7) with a release mechanism (8) or by a plunger (9).
F42B 12/40 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating, type
53.
AMMUNITION, ESPECIALLY PROGRAMMABLE LARGE-CALIBER AMMUNITION
A separating device is integrated in ammunition, with which a line is separated at the earliest possible time during a firing process. The separating device is composed mainly of a piston, which preferably has a sharp edge, is guided in a rigidly mounted cylinder, and, in the unloaded state, is positioned by a shear flange. The cable is preferably securely supported in a protective tube which is connected with a propellant charge primer, and in which the cable is guided as far as the tip of the propellant charge primer and is then further guided to the rear end of the projectile. In the upper area of the cylinder, the cable is guided through a bore, which preferably lies transversely to the direction of acceleration of the piston, so that when the piston moves forward, the cable is separated by the sharp edge of the piston.
The cartridge-type training round consists of a projectile and a cartridge shell into which the projectile is inserted. The projectile includes a one-piece cylindrical central body (2) and a one-piece basin-shaped projectile tip (5) that is pressed onto the central body and engages a circumferential engagement bead (7) with a circumferential engagement slot (8) located in the central body (2). The cartridge shell (20) is a one-piece basin-shaped part; it is also pressed onto the central body (2) and engages a circumferential engagement bead (22) with a circumferential engagement slot (23) of the central body (2). A receiver recess (25) is provided in an approximately cylindrical projection (24) that is inserted centered from the base to receive the propulsive charge (28) and its igniter (29). The round is of simple design, and may be manufactured inexpensively owing to its simple parts that may be largely of plastic, without loss of function.
Disclosed is a projectile (2) comprising a projectile body (4) with a projectile bottom (5) and a hollow ogive (6) within which a marking substance (13), e.g. a powdered pigment, is accommodated. In order to prevent the powdered pigment from being released and contaminating a weapon from which the projectile is fired, for example, when the ogive is damaged, the marking substance (13) is covered with a protective cap (14) that bursts when the projectile hits the target.
F42B 8/14 - Projectiles or missiles disintegrating in flight or upon impact
F42B 12/40 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating, type
56.
CARTRIDGE MUNITION, PARTICULARLY ONE OF MEDIUM CALIBRE
A cartridge munition, particularly practice round, includes a cartridge shell (3) and a projectile (2) inserted into it. A propulsion chamber (4) is provided within the cartridge shell that receives a propulsive charge (5) that may be ignited by means of a pyrotechnic igniter (13) and that develops propulsive gases that act on the base (8) of the projectile, driving it out of the cartridge shell. In order to prevent the pyrotechnic igniter from igniting spontaneously, and from igniting the propulsive charge (5) because of the ambient temperature or because of a fire, which would cause the cartridge shell and projectile to be separated and fly apart, it is proposed by the invention to provide exhaust channels (14) between the propulsion chamber and the exterior of the cartridge shell (3) that are filled with a fusible material, particularly a fusible metal (15). The fusible material has a lower melting point than the ignition point of the igniter (13) and of the propulsive. charge (5). If the ambient temperature of the cartridge shell rises above the melting point of the fusible material, it melts, releasing the exhaust channels (14), so that, upon delayed ignition of the propulsive charge, it burns without pressure buildup, and the cartridge shell and projectile remain together.
The present invention relates to a projectile including a projectile shell and submunitions (1) arranged therein on top of each other, wherein the submunitions (10) have a submunition body shell (2) with active mass (3) contained therein, in particular smoke active mass, the active mass (3) resting on a bottom (8), and the submunition body shell (2) being provided with a lid {4) in the direction of discharge, wherein a biasing body (12) having, e.g., the form of a felt, is provided between the upper surface (7) of the active mass (3) and the lid (4) of each submunition {10) in the direction of discharge. The invention moreover concerns a submunition (10) contained in the projectile.
F42B 12/58 - Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles
F42B 12/48 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances smoke-producing
F42B 12/62 - Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile