A frame includes a pair of self-propelled lateral modules, which extend in a longitudinal direction and can be mutually removably coupled in a transverse direction. The modules are adapted to contribute to create, when assembled, a support structure for a central module, which can be removably coupled to the frame and is provided with a control system, which is configured to control movements and actuation of the self-propelled lateral modules. Each one of the self-propelled lateral modules includes a pair of bearing portions, and a connection portion, which mutually constrain the bearing portions and permit relative movement thereof between an extended configuration, in which the bearing portions define a greater longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module, and a compact configuration, in which the bearing portions define a smaller longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module.
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Turret structure, in particular for a fighting vehicle
A turret includes a hollow casing provided with a gun, such as a cannon. The casing includes an upper half-shell at least partially widening towards the bottom of the casing, and a lower half-shell at least partially widening towards the top of the casing; the upper half-shell and the lower half-shell meeting and widening, in at least one edge border of the casing.
The turret includes a hollow casing provided with a firearm, such as a cannon. The casing includes a front portion or shell, on which there is mounted the firearm and which defines a front cavity, which at least partially houses the firearm; and a rear portion or tail. The rear portion or tail defines a rear cavity, which houses at least one between a projectile magazine and a mechanism to load the projectiles into the breech of the firearm. The front portion or shell and the rear portion or tail are distinct from one another and are mutually mechanically assembled so that the cavities at least partially communicate with one another.
A store includes supplying modules, which define rows, which are arranged one next to the other. Each row has a predetermined number of crates. At least one flooring structure, which supports the supplying modules, defines a walk-off surface. A moving system for a handler of the crates includes an overhead-travelling-crane, which is arranged in the upper part of the supplying modules and is adapted to move the handler in a reference plane, so as to reach the single crates. The overhead-travelling-crane includes a horizontal truss, which, in turn, has a carriage, to which the handler is fixed. The horizontal truss is adapted to slide along at least two longitudinal guides rigidly fixed to the supplying modules of the external rows, which define the horizontal extension of the store. Each module is rigidly fixed to the flooring structure.
The invention relates to a turret for a fighting vehicle. The turret comprises a casing comprising: a firearm, an upper half- shell at least partially widening towards the bottom of the casing, a lower half-shell at least partially widening towards the top of the casing, a supporting element mounted at the edge border, the supporting element matching and covering the area where the upper and lower armored panels are adjacent to one another, and a base fixing element matching and covering the bottom of the lower half-shell and the bottom surface of the lower armored panel. The supporting element is adapted to provide support stability of the upper and lower armored panels and the supporting element or the base fixing element is affixed to the casing by through organs extending through the lower panel.
The invention relates to a turret for a fighting vehicle. The turret comprises a casing comprising: a firearm, a front portion defining a front cavity, a rear portion defining a rear cavity, and a supporting element mounted at the edge border. The front and rear portions are distinct from one another and are mounted together such that the front and rear cavities at least partially communicate with one another and such that the front and rear portions are mounted in a removable manner. The upper half-shell comprises an upper armored panel and the lower half- shell comprises a lower armored panel. The supporting element matches and covers a region where the upper and lower armored panels are adjacent to one another and is adapted to provide support stability of the upper and lower armored panels.
The turret (10) comprises a hollow casing (12) provided with a gun, such as a cannon (14), said casing (12) comprising: a front portion or shell (18), on which there is mounted said gun (14) and which defines a front cavity (20), which at least partially houses said gun (14); and a rear portion or tail (22), which defines a rear cavity (24), which houses at least one between a projectile magazine and a mechanism to load the projectiles into the breech of said gun(14); said front portion or shell (18) and said rear portion or tail (22) being distinct from one another and being mutually mechanically assembled so that said cavities (20, 24) at least partially communicate with one another.
The turret comprises a hollow casing (12) provided with a gun, such as a cannon (14), said casing (12) comprising: an upper half-shell (30) at least partially widening towards the bottom of said casing (12), and a lower half-shell (32) at least partially widening towards the top of said casing (12); said upper half-shell (30) and said lower half-shell (32) meeting, widening, in at least one edge border (34) of the casing (12).
The frame (2) comprises a pair of self-propelled lateral modules (3), which extend in a longitudinal direction, can be mutually coupled in a transverse direction and in a removable manner, and are adapted to contribute to create, when assembled, a support structure for a central module (5), which can be coupled in a removable manner to the frame (2) and is provided with a control system, which is configured to control the movements and the actuation of the self-propelled lateral modules (3). Each one of the self-propelled lateral modules (3) comprises a pair of bearing portions (10), and a connection portion (12), which mutually constrains the bearing portions (10) and is able to permit a relative movement thereof between an extended configuration, in which the bearing portions (10) define a greater longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module (3), and a compact configuration, in which the bearing portions (10) define a smaller longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module (3).
The frame (2) comprises a pair of self-propelled lateral modules (3), which extend in a longitudinal direction, can be mutually coupled in a transverse direction and in a removable manner, and are adapted to contribute to create, when assembled, a support structure for a central module (5), which can be coupled in a removable manner to the frame (2) and is provided with a control system, which is configured to control the movements and the actuation of the self-propelled lateral modules (3). Each one of the self-propelled lateral modules (3) comprises a pair of bearing portions (10), and a connection portion (12), which mutually constrains the bearing portions (10) and is able to permit a relative movement thereof between an extended configuration, in which the bearing portions (10) define a greater longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module (3), and a compact configuration, in which the bearing portions (10) define a smaller longitudinal extension of the self-propelled lateral module (3).
A remote weapon station (10) includes a firearm (12), which is able to fire ammunitions against a target. A remote control board or panel (14) is arranged at a distance from the firearm (12) and is configured to be activated by an operator, so as to control the firearm (12). An automatic target aiming system (32) is configured to provide the remote control board (14) with target aiming signals, which indicate the position of a target that has to be hit by the firearm (12). The remote control board (14) is assembled on a platform (18) which is adapted to be fitted to an aircraft. A support element (28) mounts on the platform (18) and supports the automatic target aiming system (32) and houses the adjustable firearm (12) in a controlled way by the remote control board (14) as a function of the target aiming signals.
F41A 23/20 - Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles for disappearing guns
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
B64D 7/06 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories, or military shielding, in aircraft; Adaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms movably mounted
Store (1) comprising a plurality of supplying modules (M), which define a plurality of rows, which are arranged one next to the other, each row having a predetermined number of crates (C); at least one flooring structure (2), which supports said supplying modules (M) and defines a walk-off surface; a moving system for a handler of said crates (C), which comprises a overhead-travelling-crane (3), which is arranged in the upper part of said supplying modules (M) and is adapted to move said handler in a reference plane (XY), so as to reach the single crates (C). Said overhead- travelling-crane (3) comprises a horizontal truss (30), which, in turn, comprises a carriage (32), to which said handler is fixed. Said horizontal truss (30) is adapted to slide along at least two longitudinal guides (31). Said longitudinal guides (31) are rigidly fixed to the supplying modules (M) of the external rows, which define the horizontal extension of the store. Each module (M) is rigidly fixed to said flooring structure (2).
Store (1) comprising a plurality of supplying modules (M), which define a plurality of rows, which are arranged one next to the other, each row having a predetermined number of crates (C); at least one flooring structure (2), which supports said supplying modules (M) and defines a walk-off surface; a moving system for a handler of said crates (C), which comprises a overhead-travelling-crane (3), which is arranged in the upper part of said supplying modules (M) and is adapted to move said handler in a reference plane (XY), so as to reach the single crates (C). Said overhead-travelling-crane (3) comprises a horizontal truss (30), which, in turn, comprises a carriage (32), to which said handler is fixed. Said horizontal truss (30) is adapted to slide along at least two longitudinal guides (31). Said longitudinal guides (31) are rigidly fixed to the supplying modules (M) of the external rows, which define the horizontal extension of the store. Each module (M) is rigidly fixed to said flooring structure (2).
An assembly of a turret and low radar reflection weapon includes a turret (100) and a weapon (200) associated with the turret (100). The weapon (200) includes a first rest configuration, in which the weapon (200) is totally hidden inside the turret (100), and a second operating configuration, in which at least part of a barrel of said weapon projects from said turret (100). The turret (100) includes shielding, hatches and a false deck (110, 120, 111, 112; 121, 122) for hiding said weapon (200) with a low radar reflection shape.
A protected embrasure (1) includes a firearm (10) having a barrel or cradle (11). The protected embrasure (1) has a body (20) and zenithal angle device or elevation angle device (21) of the firearm (10), which cause the firearm (10) to rotate around a rotation axis X, which is orthogonal to a firearm axis Y, which is defined by the length of the barrel or cradle (11). The elevation angle device (21) causes the firearm (10) to rotate by an elevation angle φ with respect to a horizontal direction. The embrasure includes a pair of protection plates (30, 50) mounted above the firearm (10); and a third protection plate (31) mounted under the firearm (10). The plates are oriented with respective faces lying on a plane having an axis that is parallel to the rotation axis X and orthogonal to the firearm axis Y.
Positioning structure for an armament on a vehicle equipped with an armored cockpit (A) and wherein the armament is constrained to the top of the vehicle. The positioning structure engages directly to the frame of the vehicle and in particular to the reinforcement bars (B) typically called roll-bars, which delimit the armored cockpit.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Machines and tools, motors and engines (except for land
vehicles), machine coupling and transmission components,
agricultural instruments, production robots. Apparatus for monitoring, signalling, transmission and
reception of data; radar apparatus, digital signal
processing apparatus; data processing equipment and
computers; sensing apparatus, software for computers;
electronic equipment for remote control; electronic
apparatus for monitoring targets; process control apparatus
[electronic]; electronic topographical apparatus; electronic
coding apparatus; electronic timer apparatus; traffic
control apparatus [electronic]; telecommunications
apparatus. Vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water;
tractors and tractors; lifting trucks; robotic vehicles;
engines for vehicles; parts and fittings for the aforesaid
goods. Firearms, ammunition and projectiles.
A system (2) for the detection of metal objects arranged on a surface "S" or arranged under said surface "S", said system comprising an array (3) of electronic devices (31) for the search for metal objects, which is arranged close to said surface "S, and a vehicle (4) comprising at least one arm (5), which is connected to said at least one array (3) and is adapted to move on said surface "S". Said system (2) is adapted to scan an area "A", which is defined by the movement of the vehicle (4) and by the movement of said array (3), which is moved by said arm (5). The vehicle (4) is a robotized vehicle, whose movement is remotely controlled in real time, and the movement of said arm (5) is remotely controlled in real time.
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
F41H 11/13 - Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
F41H 11/136 - Magnetic, electromagnetic, acoustic or radiation systems, e.g. ground penetrating radars or metal-detectors
21.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING A WINCH DEVICE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SAID DEVICE
Method for automatically controlling the movement of a winch device (2), which is adapted to pull in or let out a cable (T), to which at least one flying device 4 is connected. The method being characterized by the following subsequent steps: a) determining the relative position between the winch device 2 and the flying device (4); b) calculating the optimal length of the cable "T" as a function of the relative distance determined during the previous step; c) activating said winch device 2, so as to obtain the desired length of the cable "T" calculated during the previous step; d) repeating the sequence of steps a)- c) for a desired amount of time; in order to obtain, in real time, the optimal length of the cable (T) as a function of the changes in the relative position between the winch device (2) and the flying device (4).
A soft landing system (10) includes an air cushion structure (12) comprising: a housing portion (14), adapted to house a load (V); a support portion (15), connected to the housing portion (14) and inflatable with fluid under pressure, and comprising a plurality of tubular elements (16; 116) adapted to be inflated, thus taking an outstretched configuration in which they (16; 116) support the housing portion (14); and a breather apparatus (17), adapted to gradually deflate said tubular elements (16; 116) when said structure 812) is free falling integrally with said load (V) and said support portion (15) hits the ground.
Electric propulsion system with at least two shafts, comprising at least two electric motors, of which at least one first motor 3 and at least one second motor 4, each one comprising a stator "S" and a rotor "R". Said propulsion system comprises, furthermore, a fixing system 5, adapted to lock the stators "S" of said motors to one another. Said first motor 3 is a motor in which the stator "S" is arranged in an inner position with respect to the rotor "R", which is arranged on the outside of said stator "SH, and the second motor 4 is a motor in which the stator "S" is arranged in an outer position with respect to the rotor "R", which is arranged on the inside of said stator "S".
An assembly of turret and low radar reflection weapon, the assembly (10) comprising a turret. (100) and a weapon (200) associated thereto; the weapon (200) comprises a first rest configuration, in which it is totally hidden inside the turret (100), and a second operating configuration, in which at least part of a barrel of said weapon projects from said turret (100); the turret (100) presents hiding means (110, 120, 111, 112; 121, 122) for hiding said weapon (200); the hiding means are means with a low radar reflection shape.
An assembly of turret and low radar reflection weapon, the assembly (10) comprising a turret. (100) and a weapon (200) associated thereto; the weapon (200) comprises a first rest configuration, in which it is totally hidden inside the turret (100), and a second operating configuration, in which at least part of a barrel of said weapon projects from said turret (100); the turret (100) presents hiding means (110, 120, 111, 112; 121, 122) for hiding said weapon (200); the hiding means are means with a low radar reflection shape.
A protected embrasure (1) comprising a firearm (10) having a bar rel or cradle (11); said protected embrasure (1) comprising a body (20) and zenithal angle varying means or elevation angle varying means (21) of said firearm (10), which cause said firearm (10) to rotate around a rotation axis X, which is orthogonal to a firearm axis Y, which is defined by the length of said barrel or cradle (11); said elevation angle varying means (21) causing said firearm (10) to rotate by an elevation angle f with respect a horizontal direction; said embrasure comprises: a pair of protection plates (30, 50) mounted above said firearm (10); and a third protection plate (31) mounted under said firearm (10); said plates being oriented with respective faces lying on a plane having an axis that is parallel to said rotation axis X and orthogonal to said firearm axis Y.
Positioning structure for an armament on a vehicle equipped with an armoured cockpit (A) and wherein such an armament is constrained to the top of the vehicle. Such a positioning structure engages directly to the frame of the vehicle and in particular to the reinforcement bars (B) typically called roll-bars, which delimit the armoured cockpit.
A protected embrasure (1) comprising a firearm (10) having a bar rel or cradle (11); said protected embrasure (1) comprising a body (20) and zenithal angle varying means or elevation angle varying means (21) of said firearm (10), which cause said firearm (10) to rotate around a rotation axis X, which is orthogonal to a firearm axis Y, which is defined by the length of said barrel or cradle (11); said elevation angle varying means (21) causing said firearm (10) to rotate by an elevation angle φ with respect a horizontal direction; said embrasure comprises: a pair of protection plates (30, 50) mounted above said firearm (10); and a third protection plate (31) mounted under said firearm (10); said plates being oriented with respective faces lying on a plane having an axis that is parallel to said rotation axis X and orthogonal to said firearm axis Y.
The remote weapon station (10) comprises a firearm (12), which is able to fire ammunitions against a target; a remote control board or panel (14), which is arranged at a distance from said firearm (12) and is configured to be activated by an operator, so as to control said firearm (12); an automatic target aiming system (32), which is configured to provide said remote control board (14) with target aiming signals, which indicate the position of a target that has to be hit by said firearm (12); a platform (18), on which said remote control board (14) is assembled and which is adapted to be fitted to an aircraft; and a support element (28) mounted on said platform (18), which supports said automatic target aiming system (32) and houses said adjustable firearm (12) in a controlled way by said remote control board (14) as a function of said target aiming signals.
F41G 3/22 - Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
B64D 7/02 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories, or military shielding, in aircraft; Adaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms
F41A 23/20 - Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles for disappearing guns
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
30.
REMOTE WEAPON STATION, IN PARTICULAR FOR AIRCRAFT, SUCH AS FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
The remote weapon station (10) comprises a firearm (12), which is able to fire ammunitions against a target; a remote control board or panel (14), which is arranged at a distance from said firearm (12) and is configured to be activated by an operator, so as to control said firearm (12); an automatic target aiming system (32), which is configured to provide said remote control board (14) with target aiming signals, which indicate the position of a target that has to be hit by said firearm (12); a platform (18), on which said remote control board (14) is assembled and which is adapted to be fitted to an aircraft; and a support element (28) mounted on said platform (18), which supports said automatic target aiming system (32) and houses said adjustable firearm (12) in a controlled way by said remote control board (14) as a function of said target aiming signals.
F41G 3/22 - Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
B64D 7/02 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories, or military shielding, in aircraft; Adaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms
F41A 23/20 - Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles for disappearing guns
F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire
A handling system is for a weapon (2) placed on a turret. The weapon is provided with a barrel (21) from which the bullets are shot and with a handle (22) through which the operator determines the traverse of the weapon. The weapon is mounted on a circumferential fifth wheel including a fixed portion (31) integral with the turret and a movable portion (32) on which the weapon is mounted, in order that the movable fifth wheel rotates on the fixed one, permitting the movement of the weapon along the circumference (C).
An electronic system for the identification and the neutralization of menaces in a predefined area through radar detection comprising at least three discovery radars (R1,R2,R3) arranged on the vertices of a triangle at a predefined distance among them, within said area to be protected and a processing electronic unit (CPU) for receiving from each of said discovery radars information related to the ballistic menace, for recognizing the ones deriving from the same menace, for each of them, through a triangulation algorithm, for identifying three-dimensional position and speed.
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G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
F41G 5/08 - Ground-based tracking-systems for aerial targets
A mechanical work sampling system (10) is for the operation of extensions articulated in vehicular applications. The system is susceptible of being applied on a tracked vehicle (30) and includes at least a supporting arm (40) and a secondary track (22; 23) associated to the supporting arm. The supporting arm (40) is configurable in rotation configuration within which it rotates with respect to a first end (41) through a sampling of work from the main propulsor of the tracked vehicle (30).
An armed vehicle (10) with improved structure comprising a hull (11), which, in use, is suited to house one or more men, a plurality of means for the movement on the ground, and an armed turret (30), which is positioned on top of an upper part of said hull (11); the armed vehicle (10) comprises an interface structural element (11s), which is cold-added; the interface structural element (11s) constitutes an interface element between the hull (11) and the armed turret (30).
Vehicle provided with revolving turret comprising an armor-plated cockpit (2), a system for the motion of the central revolving turret (4) upon which a main armament (5) can be mounted. This turret is connected to the armor-plated cockpit of the vehicle by means of a circumferential fifth-wheel (8) which allows the revolving of the turret around a substantially vertical axis which passes through the center of this fifth-wheel. The basis (9) of this turret presents a hatch (10) for the communication between the interior of the turret and the interior of the cockpit (2) of the vehicle.
Artillery ammunition loading system (100), configured to load ammunitions comprising at least one projectile in a cannon or a howitzer (11); said ammunition loading system is characterized in that it comprises a first mobile means (102a) for loading projectiles and a second mobile means (102b) for loading propelling charges, which alternatively and at least partially automatically feed said cannon or howitzer (11) for each firing cycle.
A variable-diameter wheel 1 includes at least one rim or hub 11 having a predetermined diameter, to which at least one drive axle 14 of the wheel 1 is connected; at least one outer surface external to the hub 11, having a diameter which is greater than the diameter of the hub 11. At least one diameter-variation mechanism 3 is secured to the axle 14 and adapted to vary the actual diameter of the wheel 1 according to the torque applied to the drive axle 14 by at least one propulsion system.
a), each adapted to contain one of the ammunition (100). The storage system (10) includes a rotatable support (12), which can turn about an axis of rotation (Z) of its own, parallel to the central axis (Y), on which the plurality of rotary drums (11) are rotatably pivoted. The system further includes at least one data processing unit for the automated selection of a drum (11′) from among the plurality of rotary drums (11).
A robotized arm is installable on a vehicle by a supporting plate, on which the arm is mounted. The vehicle includes a conventional passenger compartment, adapted to house operators. At the free end of the arm is supported an armament and the robotized arm enables the armament to have at least four degrees of freedom in space.
An ammunition hoist (1) includes a supporting beam (4) set alongside a hollow guide element, and a movement system (5), adapted to enable movement of the ammunition (3) along a supporting beam (4) between a first level and a second level set at a different height with respect to one another. The hoist includes moving equipment (6), sliding with respect to the supporting beam (4) and to which the ammunition (3) is associated at least temporarily; the movement of the ammunition (3) occurs in an automated way from and towards the first or second level.
Case for housing elongated objects comprising a box body (2), having a size such that it can adequately contain the elongated object (0), which is inserted in such body through a front opening (21). The case comprises means for locking the object housed in the case itself comprising at least a movable plate (23) arranged along at least a border (24) of such opening (21), movable between an open position wherein it impedes the passage from the inside to the outside of the case to the object to be kept and a closed position wherein it substantially arranges along at least a side (25) of the box body, in such a way as not to substantially obstruct said opening.
F42B 39/22 - Locking of ammunition in transport containers
B63G 3/00 - Arrangements of ammunition stores or handlers; Vessels characterised thereby
B65D 85/20 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for incompressible or rigid rod-shaped or tubular articles
44.
FIREARM WITH AN ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING SYSTEM FOR DETONATING FUSES
A firearm with an electronic programming system for programmable ammunitions "M" implemented in a firearm 1, the system adapted to send information to a detonating fuse of an ammunition "M", which stores the information, and adapted to receive information on the characteristics of the ammunition "M" from the detonating fuse. The programming system is directly implemented inside a firearm 1, comprising at least one firearm-control unit 2, adapted to control systems implemented in the firearm 1. The electronic programming system comprising, furthermore, at least one actuation mechanism 4, adapted to provide an electrical coupling to the detonating fuse, and a programmer-control device 3, which, via appropriate interfaces, manages data flows for communication both with the detonating fuse and with firearm-control unit 2.
F42C 17/04 - Fuze-setting apparatus for electric fuzes
F42C 9/00 - Time fuzes; Combined time- and percussion- or pressure-actuated fuzes; Fuzes for timed self-destruction of ammunition
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F42C 15/40 - Arming-means in fuzes; Safety means for preventing premature detonation of fuzes or charges wherein the safety or arming action is effected electrically
F42C 19/07 - Nose-contacts for projectiles or missiles
System for evacuating cartridges, applied to a firearm 1, said firearm comprising a breech 14, a firing chamber 12 in which the projectile that will come out through a barrel 13 is fired. Said evacuation system comprises an evacuation tray 2, adapted to receive the cartridge following upon deflagration of an ammunition, and a movement mechanism 3, adapted to move such a tray 2. Said movement mechanism 3 turns the evacuation tray 2 about an axis "X", parallel to the axis of the barrel 13 of the firearm 1, in a preset and appropriately cadenced way, passing from a first position, where the cartridge is received, to a second position, where the cartridge is expelled by the expulsion mechanism 5, and vice versa.
F41A 15/00 - 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
F41A 9/16 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines pivoting or swinging in a vertical plane parallel to the barrel axis
46.
Electronic programming system for detonating fuses
An electronic programming system is for programmable ammunitions “M” implemented in a firearm (1). The system is adapted to send information to a detonating fuse of an ammunition “M”, which stores the information inside it, and is adapted to receive information on the characteristics of the ammunition “M” from the detonating fuse. The programming system is directly implemented inside a firearm 1, including at least one firearm-control unit 2, adapted to control all the systems implemented in the firearm 1. The electronic programming system includes at least one actuation mechanism 4, adapted to provide an electrical coupling between the detonating fuse and the programming system, and a programmer-control device 3, which, via appropriate interfaces, manages the data flows for communication both with the detonating fuse and with firearm-control unit 2.
A system is for evacuating cartridges, applied to a firearm 1. The firearm includes a breech 14, a firing chamber 12 in which the projectile that will come out through a barrel 13 is fired. The evacuation system includes an evacuation tray 2, adapted to receive the cartridge following deflagration of an ammunition, and a movement mechanism 3, adapted to move the tray 2. The movement mechanism 3 turns the evacuation tray 2 about an axis “X”, parallel to the axis of the barrel 13 of the firearm 1, in a preset and appropriately cadenced way, passing from a first position, where the cartridge is received, to a second position, where the cartridge is expelled by the expulsion mechanism 5, and vice versa.
F41A 9/14 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines pivoting or swinging in a vertical plane transverse to the barrel axis
A storage system (10) for artillery ammunition, susceptible of containing artillery ammunition (100) of various types and comprising a plurality of drums (11) rotating about a central axis (Y) of their own and having a plurality of cells (11a), each adapted to contain one of said ammunition (100); said storage system (10) comprises a rotatable support (12), which can turn about an axis of rotation (Z) of its own, parallel to said central axis (Y), on which the plurality of rotary drums (11) are rotatably pivoted; - and further comprising at least one data processing unit for the automated selection of a drum (11') from among the plurality of rotary drums (11).
Ammunition hoist (1), comprising a supporting beam (4) set alongside said hollow guide element, and a movement system (5), adapted to enable movement of the ammunition (3) along said supporting beam (4) between a first level and a second level set at a different height with respect to one another; the hoist comprises a moving equipment (6), sliding with respect to the supporting beam (4) and to which said ammunition (3) is associated at least temporarily; the movement of the ammunition (3) occurs in an automated way from and towards said first or second level.
A mechanism for setting a fuse, applied to the structure of a firearm 5, includes a setting device 2, adapted to program the fuse, the setting device 2 being fixed to a support structure 13 and having a reference portion 21 and a setting portion 22, rotating around the longitudinal axis of the fuse, adapted to set the fuse of a cartridge. The setting mechanism includes a support structure, the support structure supports a control device of the position of the setting device 2, formed by a movable equipment 31 from an actuator of a vertical movement 34 and from an actuator of a horizontal movement 35. The actuators are able to move along a horizontal “X”-axis of the support structure, along a vertical “Z”-axis, the same movable equipment 31 for the positioning of the setting device 2, with respect to the cartridge, kept in a predetermined position.
A mechanism for setting a fuse, applied to the structure of a firearm 5, comprising a setting device 2, adapted to program such fuse, said setting device 2 being fixed to a support structure 13 and comprising a reference portion 21 and a setting portion 22, rotating around the longitudinal axis of the fuse, adapted to set the fuse of a cartridge. Such setting mechanism comprises a support structure, wherein such support structure supports a control device of the position of the setting device 2, formed by a movable equipment 31 from an actuator of a vertical movement 34 and from an actuator of a horizontal movement 35. Such actuators are able to move along a horizontal "X"-axis of the support structure, along a vertical "Z"-axis, the same movable equipment 31 for the positioning of the setting device 2, with respect to the cartridge, kept in a predetermined position.
A system communicates data to a detonating fuse (3) of a projectile (P) of a firearm, and sends the data to a processing unit, inserted in the fuse. The projectile is of the under-caliber type with respect to the size of the barrel for which, in order to correctly insert the projectile in the same, an adaptor is used, formed by a capsule (2) fitting on the projectile, having an outer diameter which substantially corresponds to that of the barrel.
System for communicating data to a detonating fuse (3) of a projectile (P) of a firearm, for sending such data to a processing unit, inserted in such fuse. Said projectile is of the under-calibre type with respect to the size of the barrel for which, in order to correctly insert the projectile in the same, an adaptor is used, formed by a capsule (2) fitting on the projectile itself, having an outer diameter which substantially corresponds to that of the barrel.
System for moving objects positioned in a closed space, comprising at least one manipulator (3) , adapted to grip and orient the aforesaid objects in the desired positions and at least one overhead-travelling-crane mechanism (2), adapted to move said manipulator in said closed space in at least two different directions substantially horizontal. An electronic processing unit, controlled by an operator, is able to electronically and automatically determine the movements of the overhead-travelling-crane mechanism and of the manipulator.
B66C 17/06 - Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially-horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports combined with auxiliary apparatus serving particular purposes
B63B 27/10 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of cranes
B63G 3/00 - Arrangements of ammunition stores or handlers; Vessels characterised thereby
System for moving objects positioned in a closed space, includes at least one manipulator (3), adapted to grip and orient the objects in the desired positions and at least one overhead-travelling-crane mechanism (2), adapted to move said manipulator in the closed space in at least two different directions substantially horizontal.
An electronic processing unit, controlled by an operator, is able to electronically and automatically determine the movements of the overhead-travelling-crane mechanism and of the manipulator.
B66C 17/00 - Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially-horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports
B66C 13/04 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack
B66C 9/02 - Travelling gear incorporated in, or fitted to, trolleys or cranes for underhung trolleys or cranes
A system for moving crates in a warehouse, in which crates (C) to be moved are organized in supply modules (M), each made up of a predetermined number of rows each having a predetermined number of crates. The system includes a translator device (1) for rows of crates that brings about the movement of at least one row of crates, so as to create at least one aisle (W) for passing between one row and another of the module, in which it is possible to gain access through a crates manipulator (3), which is able to move along the module and through the aisles.
System for moving crates in a warehouse, in which the crates (C) to be moved are organised in supply modules (M), each made up of a predetermined number of rows each having a predetermined number of crates. The system comprises a translator device (1) for rows of crates that brings about the movement of at least one row of crates, so as to create at least one aisle (W) for passing between one row and another of said module, in which it is possible to gain access through a crates manipulator (3), which is able to move along the module and through such aisles.
System for loading and unloading cartridges into/from a magazine for firearms. Said firearm comprising a breech or firing chamber 101 where the cartridge is made to explode, and a mouth portion 102 adapted to cause the cartridge to pass from the magazine to the breech. Said magazine being engaged to said breech and comprising a plurality of chambers 21 sequentially mobile with respect to breech 101 itself so as to present one after another in the loading position in which a charging mechanism 7 inserts the cartridge into breech 101, in which each single chamber 21 can slide independently on at least one track 22 placed on the magazine longitudinally with respect to the axis X of breech 101.
A firearm includes a breech or firing chamber 101 where the cartridge is made to explode, and a mouth portion 102 adapted to cause the cartridge to pass from the magazine to the breech. The magazine is engaged to the breech and includes a plurality of chambers 21 sequentially mobile with respect to breech 101 so as to present one after another in the loading position in which a charging mechanism 7 inserts the cartridge into breech 101. Each single chamber 21 can slide independently on at least one track 22 placed on the magazine longitudinally with respect to the axis X of breech 101.
A vehicle provided with a revolving turret includes an armor-plated cockpit (2), a system for the motion of the central revolving turret (4) upon which a main armament (5) can be mounted. The turret is connected to the armor-plated cockpit of the vehicle of a circumferential fifth-wheel (8) which allows the revolving of the turret around a substantially vertical axis which passes through the center of the fifth-wheel. The base (9) of the turret presents a hatch (10) for communication between the interior of the turret and the interior of the cockpit (2) of the vehicle.
A handling system for a weapon (2) placed on a turret, said weapon being provided with a barrel (21) from which the bullets are shot and with a handle (22) through which the operator determines the traverse of the weapon itself. Said weapon is mounted on a circumferential fifth wheel comprising a fixed portion (31) integral with the turret and a movable portion (32) on which the weapon itself is mounted, in order that the movable fifth wheel rotates on the fixed one, permitting the movement of the weapon along the circumference (C).
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
(1) Military land vehicles and parts thereof, namely engines, brakes, transmission shafts, vehicle wheels, air pumps, gear boxes, propulsion mechanisms, clutches; tank turrets.
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Crawler moving system having variable configuration
Crawler moving system with variable configuration comprising a front axle (6), a rear axle (2) and at least one central axle (4) suitable for transmitting movement to the others through at least one crawler per side.
Between the front axle and the central axle and between the rear axle and the central axle respective intermediate axles (3,5) are foreseen that act as a pivot about which such front and rear axles are able to rotate.
