This invention relates to a method for producing a warhead component comprised of an inner shell, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: i.) a first casing of a thermoplastic is arranged to enclose the inner shell, ii.) pre-formed projectiles are arranged between the first casing of thermoplastic and the inner shell, iii.) the first casing is heat-treated so that the first casing shrinks and fixes the pre-formed projectiles to the inner shell. The invention further relates to a warhead, to a projectile, and to a bomb.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation l'enveloppe ou la paroi du projectile contenant un ensemble de corps individuels encastrés, p.ex. de sphères en acier
F42B 33/00 - Fabrication de munitions; Démontage de munitions; Appareils à cet effet
2.
LAUNCHING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PROJECTILES IN A LAUNCHING DEVICE
The invention relates to a modular launching device (1) for launching of projectiles (100) with a propellant charge (10) where the projectile (100) is arranged such that a detonator (20) is arranged at a projectile body (50) in the launching device (1) and assembled together with at least one propellant charge (10) in the launching device (1). Moreover, the invention relates to a method of assembling projectiles in a launching device by using modules.
F41A 9/00 - Chargement ou alimentation en munitions; Chargeurs; Moyens de guidage pour l'extraction des cartouches
F42B 5/16 - Cartouches, c. à d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout caractérisées par la composition ou les dimensions géométriques ou la forme de la charge propulsive ou de la poudre
F42B 5/18 - Munitions sans douille; Cartouches à douille combustible
F42B 5/38 - Charges propulsives sans projectile, p.ex. gargousses
F42C 19/085 - Amorces pour des munitions sans douille
The present invention relates to a method for producing a component for a warhead, wherein the method involves the steps: i.) an inner shell is arranged on a tool, ii.) preshaped projectiles are arranged on the inner shell, iii.) powder is arranged to enclose the preshaped projectiles, iv.) the powder is pressed such that the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell are joined together, v.) the tool is removed from the component formed from the powder, the preshaped projectiles, and the inner shell. The invention further relates to a warhead and a projectile.
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation l'enveloppe ou la paroi du projectile contenant un ensemble de corps individuels encastrés, p.ex. de sphères en acier
F42B 12/22 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation
F42B 33/00 - Fabrication de munitions; Démontage de munitions; Appareils à cet effet
The present invention includes a fire control method against aerial targets flying toward a protection object when the position of the protection object is known, the following method steps being included: measure the position of the aerial target, estimate the position of the aerial target, estimate the velocity of the aerial target, predict the future path of the aerial target from the estimated position of the aerial target and the estimated velocity of the aerial target, decide, on the basis of the predicted path, whether the aerial target i.) is incoming and thus a threat against the protection object, ii.) is passing by and thus not a threat to the protection object.
The invention is a method to improve the impact point for at least one subsequent projectile fired towards a target, launched after an initial projectile, where the subsequent projectiles can alter their course, based on information on the previous projectiles' time of automatic detonation, to improve the ability to detect a target. The invention also consists of a projectile and a fuse.
The invention comprises a method for calculating the bursting point of at least one projectile fired at a target object, involving the following method steps: measuring the position of the projectile, estimating the position of the projectile, estimating the speed of the projectile, measuring the position of the target object, estimating the position of the target object, estimating the speed of the target object, calculating optimal bursting points for the projectile based on the estimated position of the projectile, the estimated speed of the projectile, the estimated position of the target object and the estimated speed of the target object, and communicating the bursting points for the projectile to the projectile. The invention furthermore comprises a computer program, a computer system, and a weapons system.
A method for producing a warhead with directed blasting action involves the step of making an outer casing and arranging therein a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge. An insert (9) whose shape corresponds to the shape of the cavity is arranged on the surface of the charge. The method furthermore involves the step of depositing a material (10a, 10b) on the insert (9) in an additive manufacturing process. A warhead manufactured according to the method comprises an outer casing, a charge with a cavity situated at the front end of the charge, and an insert (9). A material (10a, 10b) is deposited on the insert (9).
A procedure for producing a warhead (4) with controlled fragmentation comprising the step that an inner shell (1) is manufactured and filled with an explosive substance. The procedure further comprises the steps of providing a net (5) around 5 the outer surface of the inner shell (1) as well as depositing a material (8) on and around the net (5). A warhead is produced by the procedure and comprises an inner shell (1). A material (8) applied to the warhead (4) comprises weak points for guided fragmentation of the 0 deposited material (8) upon detonation of the warhead (4).
F42B 12/24 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation l'enveloppe du projectile présentant des rainures, des cannelures ou d'autres affaiblissements
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation l'enveloppe ou la paroi du projectile contenant un ensemble de corps individuels encastrés, p.ex. de sphères en acier
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
F42B 33/00 - Fabrication de munitions; Démontage de munitions; Appareils à cet effet
9.
SHELL WITH MULTIPLE WARHEADS AND A FIRING PROCEDURE THEREFORE
Shell (1) for firing from a barrel, said shell (1) comprises a shell body (2) comprising at least two warheads (8) axially arranged one after another in the shell body (2), said warheads (8) comprising explosive charges (12) arranged for shaped charge effect in the direction of travel of the shell (1). The shell is (1) is arranged to provide the smallest possible radial dispersion of fragments when engaging a target to prevent damages to the civilian population and to civilian equipment. Characteristic for the shell (1) is that the shell body (2) also comprises an ejecting device (13) for ejecting the warheads (8) from the shell body (2) in accordance in a determined time sequence in the direction of travel of the shell (1), and an initiating device (14) for initiating the explosive charges (12) of the warheads (8) in accordance with determined time sequence.
F42B 12/20 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant
F42B 12/62 - Munitions en grappes ou munitions-cargo, c. à d. projectiles portant un seul ou plusieurs sous-projectiles les sous-projectiles étant éjectés dans une direction parallèle à l'axe longitudinal du projectile porteur
10.
PROCEDURE FOR DIRECTIONAL WARHEAD AND WARHEAD THEREFOR
The present invention relates to a procedure and to a warhead (1) for accomplishing an increased effect at or after penetration of a protection, in which warhead (1) a minimum of two explosive charges (3, 4), a forward placed explosive charge (3) and a rear placed explosive charge (4) are arranged after each other in the warhead's (1) direction of effect A where each rear placed explosive charge (4) separates from each forward placed explosive charge (3) by an intermediate spacer (9) and a confinement element (10) for deflection of a rearward shock effect C generated at initiation. Characterizing is that the confinement element (10) is arranged on the forward explosive charge's (3) rear confinement surface and integrates with the explosive charge (3).
A warhead (1) comprises an outer casing (8) and an inner shell (7), which delimits a central space (5,6) for an explosive substance. The inner shell (7) receives a series of preformed elements (9), which are arranged in contact with the outer side of the inner shell (7). The inner shell (7) is arranged for a controlled fragmentation upon a detonation of the explosive substance. The preformed elements (9) are arranged with a surface contact against the inner shell (7).
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F42B 12/24 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation l'enveloppe du projectile présentant des rainures, des cannelures ou d'autres affaiblissements
12.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A HORIZONTAL DISPERSION PATTERN
The present invention provides a payload container (10) for providing a horizontal dispersion pattern of sub-projectiles (1, 1´) suitable for combatting surface targets. The container (10) is in the form of a cylinder and comprises at least two sub-projectiles (1) 5 arranged in a core (3) enclosed by a container wall (2), wherein the sub-projectiles (1) are linearly disposed. The invention also provides a projectile (50) and use of the same comprising at least one payload container (10) or a plurality of sequentially arranged payload containers (10). The displacement is predetermined in such way so that the sub-projectiles (1, 1´) are vertically lined at the time 0 when the mechanical force from the carrier shell disappears and the sub-projectiles (1, 1´) are spread to the left and to the right, providing a horizontal dispersion pattern
F42B 12/60 - Munitions en grappes ou munitions-cargo, c. à d. projectiles portant un seul ou plusieurs sous-projectiles les sous-projectiles étant éjectés radialement
F42B 10/26 - Dispositions pour la stabilisation par rotation
F42B 14/02 - Ceintures de guidage; Ceintures de rotation
The present invention concerns a fuse (3) with a reversible airbrake (1) intended for a projectile (2), wherein the airbrake (1) is arranged such that errors which occur in the flight path of the projectile (2) can be corrected by performing one or more extensions 5 and retractions of the airbrake (1). The airbrake (1) comprises at least two braking surfaces (8) symmetrically arranged each behind a respective protective device (5) arranged on the casing surface (4) of the fuse (3), wherein the brake surfaces (8) can be extended and retracted in a rotational direction behind said at least two protective devices (5) via a twist shaft arranged centrally in the fuse (3).
The present invention provides a holding device (5) and method for decreasing the contact-impact event on sub-projectiles (1) when fired from a barrel, cylinder, carrier shell or the like. The holding device (5) comprises a core (3) and at least two legs (2) that at least partially enclose at least one sub-projectile (1) each. When a projectile is fired from a barrel or the like the sub-projectiles load the legs (2) of the device (5) which are deformed and open up and release the sub-projectiles (1) in a controlled manner without tumbling which leads them to hit and penetrate their target with the short-side. The present invention further provides a holding device (5) comprising sub-projectiles (1) and a projectile comprising the holding device (5).
F42B 12/62 - Munitions en grappes ou munitions-cargo, c. à d. projectiles portant un seul ou plusieurs sous-projectiles les sous-projectiles étant éjectés dans une direction parallèle à l'axe longitudinal du projectile porteur
F42B 12/58 - Munitions en grappes ou munitions-cargo, c. à d. projectiles portant un seul ou plusieurs sous-projectiles
A tail portion (1) for a fin-stabilized projectile comprises at least two deployable fins (3), which are inclined. The fins (3) are arranged in at least two sections (2), which are arranged adjacent to another in the axial direction. Each section (2) preferably contains at least two fins (3), and the fins (3) which form part of one and the same section (2) are synchronously deployable by means of a linking member (4), to which the fins (3) forming part of the section (2) are coupled.
The invention relates to method and system for inductively programming fuze (140) comprising at least one target coil arranged in projectile (110) by means of fuze setter (2) comprising at least one setter coil, said method comprising i) conveying at least projectile (110) or a fuze setter (2) by means of actuating means (100, 101) to bring said at least one target coil and said at least one setter coil in an inductive coupling position, ii) programming fuze (140) by transferring predetermined fuzing data from said at least one setter coil to said at least one target coil iii) optionally transferring fuzing data from at least one target coil to said at least one setter coil to confirm correct programming of the fuze has been performed iv) retracting fuze setter (2) or projectile (110) from inductive coupling position when the transfer of fuzing data has been completed.
An attachment arrangement for a gun module (3) of a carrier (2), such as a vehicle, a craft, or a structure fixedly mounted on a foundation, comprising, fixedly mounted on the carrier (2), a carrier frame (9). The carrier frame (9) has at least two elongated frame portions, and the attachment arrangement comprises an intermediate beam (5), on which the gun module (3) is arranged. A subframe (10) is arranged on the carrier frame (9), and a pair of interacting mounting plates (13) are arranged on the subframe (10) and the intermediate beam (5) respectively. A weapons system (1) comprises an attachment arrangement and a superstructure module (4) having storage spaces (8) on top of the subframe (10).
The present invention relates to a projectile (100) with selectable angle of attack for increased impact on a target, comprising an active charge (1) and controllable initiation device (2) for initiation of the active charge (1), wherein the projectile (100) also comprises at least one side-acting impulse motor (3) for tilting the projectile (100) relative to its trajectory from a substantially vertical position, in which the front face (N) of the projectile is directed toward the target, into a more horizontal position, in which the outer surface (M) of the projectile (100) is directed toward the target.
F42B 10/66 - Pilotage par variation de l'intensité ou de la direction de la poussée
F42B 12/20 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant
F42B 10/06 - Ailettes placées à l'arrière du projectile
F42B 12/10 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type perforant à charge creuse ou profilée
F42B 12/32 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché du type à explosif brisant à structure de corps de fragmentation l'enveloppe ou la paroi du projectile contenant un ensemble de corps individuels encastrés, p.ex. de sphères en acier
19.
METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR MODIFYING A SEPARABLE PROJECTILE
The invention relates to a method for modifying a separable projectile (1,20) between a test embodiment or an effect embodiment by: i. detaching the front projectile body from the rear projectile body (3), ii. arranging a payload container (8,21) in the front projectile body where the payload container comprises measuring equipment or an effect part, and iii. fitting the front projectile body (2) to the rear projectile body (3) by way of a belt (4). The invention also relates to a separable projectile (1,20), which can be modified between a test embodiment and an effect embodiment.
F42B 12/62 - Munitions en grappes ou munitions-cargo, c. à d. projectiles portant un seul ou plusieurs sous-projectiles les sous-projectiles étant éjectés dans une direction parallèle à l'axe longitudinal du projectile porteur
F42B 30/00 - Projectiles non prévus ailleurs, caractérisés par la catégorie ou le type de munitions, p.ex. par le lanceur ou l'arme utilisés
The invention relates to an optical module (1) for an independent line of sight, wherein the optical module is capable of being arranged on a sight unit and wherein the optical module contains at least a first mirror (2) and at least a movably arranged second mirror (5). The invention further relates to a method for converting an existing weapon station into a weapon station with an independent line of sight. The invention further relates to a sight unit arranged with an optical module. The invention further relates to a weapon station embodied with a sight unit, wherein an optical module is arranged on the sight unit.
The present invention relates to an ammunition loading system (1) for reversible transfer of ammunition (2) between a primary magazine (3) and a secondary magazine (3) in for example an automatic cannon (5). The ammunition loading system (1) comprises at least one secondary magazine (3), a hoisting device (7), a docking and transfer arrangement (60) for the docking of the secondary magazine (3) with the primary magazine (4) and for the transfer of ammunition (2) between the magazines (3,4), as well as a common drive arrangement (23) for synchronous driving of the magazines (3,4) during the transfer of ammunition (2). The invention also relates to a method for reversible transfer of ammunition (2) in for example an automatic cannon (5).
The present invention relates to an ammunition management system (1) for firing mixed ammunition (7) in an automatic cannon, wherein the ammunition management system (1) comprises a rotatable ammunition magazine (4) comprising ammunition shot (5), a breech casing (7) and an ammunition feed device (3) for feeding of ammunition shot (5) between the ammunition magazine (4) and the breech casing (7) of the cannon. What can principally be considered characteristic is that the ammunition management system (1) comprises a drive device (6) for driving the ammunition magazine (4) via a chain drive mechanism (11) disposed in the ammunition magazine (4), and that the ammunition management system (1) comprises a decoupling device (14) for engagement and disengagement of the ammunition magazine (4) with respect to the ammunition feed device (3), so that ammunition (5) can be moved between different positions in the ammunition magazine (4), via an alternating process comprising: feeding of ammunition from the ammunition magazine (4) to the ammunition feed device (3), disengagement of the ammunition magazine (4), rotation of the ammunition magazine (4), engagement of the ammunition magazine (4), and feedback of ammunition (5) from the ammunition feed device (3) to the ammunition magazine (4). The invention also relates to a method for sorting the ammunition (5) in the ammunition magazine (4).
The invention relates to a fin deployment mechanism (10, 20) for a rotationally stabilized projectile (1), comprising at least one fin (2, 15) and at least one actuator, in which the fin (2, 15) is arranged in a deployable and retractable manner on the projectile (1), and in that the fin (2, 15) and at least one balance weight (3, 17) are mechanically arranged so that, when the fin (2, 15) is deployed by the actuator, then the balance weight (3, 17) is displaced in towards the centre (6) of the projectile (1) and, when the fin (2, 15) is retracted by the actuator, then the balance weight (3, 17) is displaced out from the centre (6) of the projectile (1). The invention also relates to a method for energy-efficient deployment and retraction of fins (2, 15) on a rotating projectile, in which at least one fin (2, 15) is arranged in a deployable and retractable manner on the projectile, and in which the fin (2, 15) is fitted to at least one balance weight (3, 17) according to: (a) when the fin (2, 15) is displaced out from the centre of the projectile, upon deployment of the fin (2, 15), the balance weight (3, 17) is displaced in towards the centre of the projectile, (b) when the fin (2, 15) is displaced in towards the centre of the projectile, upon retraction of the fin, the balance weight (3, 17) is displaced out from the centre of the projectile.
The present invention relates to a shell (1) comprising a shell casing (2), a detonator (3), a payload (4), a shell base (5) and a separation charge (6) intended for ejection of the payload (4) and the shell base (5) from the shell (1) over a target area. The invention is characterized in that the shell base (5), following separation from the shell (1), can be divided into smaller parts which are harmless for the environment.
F42B 12/36 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché pour la signalisation
25.
METHOD OF VARYING FIRING RANGE AND EFFECT IN TARGET FOR SHELL AND SHELL CONFIGURED FOR THIS PURPOSE
The present invention relates to a method and a shell (1) for achieving variable firing range and effect when firing from a launcher, which shell (1) contains a firing charge (10), a rocket motor charge (6) with gas outlet (8), a rocket motor nozzle (9) and an active part (5). According to the invention, this is achieved by virtue of the fact that the shell (1) also contains a release mechanism (15) for releasing the rocket motor nozzle (9) from the rocket motor charge (6) after a time delay determined with regard to firing range and effect, and that the rocket motor charge (6) comprises a propellant which is detonable.
F42B 15/36 - Moyens de liaison entre le moteur-fusée et le corps d'une roquette; Raccords pour relier les différents étages d'une roquette; Moyens de désassemblage
F42B 12/02 - Projectiles ou mines caractérisés par la charge militaire, l'effet recherché ou le matériau caractérisés par la nature de la charge militaire ou par l'effet recherché
F42B 30/00 - Projectiles non prévus ailleurs, caractérisés par la catégorie ou le type de munitions, p.ex. par le lanceur ou l'arme utilisés
F42B 15/38 - Eléments explosifs en forme d'anneaux pour la séparation des différentes parties d'une roquette
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