A projectile lift for vertically moving ammunition elements between two storage levels of a magazine comprising a receiving tray for receiving an ammunition body and a retaining device for retaining the ammunition body, wherein the retaining device can vertically lift the ammunition elements away from the receiving tray. The disclosure also relates to a magazine including a projectile lift and a method for vertically moving ammunition elements.
F41A 9/21 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p.ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p.ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient dans une direction verticale
F41A 9/64 - Chargeurs ou magasins pour munitions sans bande
F41A 9/83 - Appareils ou outils pour garnir les chargeurs en munitions sans bande, p.ex. lames-chargeurs
F42B 39/28 - Râteliers à munitions, p.ex. sur véhicules
A programming device for programming of munition bodies, including a retaining device to which a programming head for transmitting programming data to the munition bodies is fastened, the programming head begin designed as an interchangeable programming head module. The invention further relates to a projectile rammer having a programming device and to a method for programming a munition body.
A holding device for munition bodies, having two holding shells which are movable relative to one another and which form a holding region in which a munition body can be held, wherein the holding shells are rotatable about a common axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the holding shells runs through the holding region. Moreover, the disclosure relates to a magazine having a holding device, to a projectile lift having a holding device, and to a method for holding munition bodies.
F41A 9/11 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p.ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs rotatifs ou basculants dans un plan horizontal
F41A 9/02 - Alimentation en munitions sans bande utilisant des convoyeurs à roues rotatives, p.ex. des convoyeurs à roue à étoiles
F41A 9/03 - Alimentation en munitions sans bande utilisant des convoyeurs à vis sans fin ou à spirale rotative
F42B 39/28 - Râteliers à munitions, p.ex. sur véhicules
A magazine for storing ammunition bodies having a plurality of adjacently arranged storage spaces, wherein a retaining apparatus for retaining an ammunition body is allocated of each of the storage spaces and wherein a convey device is provided for conveying an ammunition body from a retaining apparatus to an adjacent retaining apparatus. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for storing ammunition bodies in a magazine.
In exemplary embodiments, a device for protection of a military vehicle against repercussions from a distance-active protection system includes a protective shield pivotally attached to the vehicle that absorbs and/or redirects repercussions (e.g., shockwaves) from the distance-active protection system. A method for protecting a vehicle against repercussions of a distance-active protection system with a protection device. In other embodiments, the distance-active protection system is incorporated into a military vehicle.
An ammunition body holding device that includes a holder for holding the ammunition body, in particular a projectile and/or a propellant, wherein the holder has at least one expandable holding element for holding the ammunition body.
A propellant portioning device for a propellant formed from a plurality of individual propellant modules includes at least a first module holder, wherein the first module holder has at least one expandable holding element for holding one of the individual propellant modules. In an embodiment, the expandable holding element is expandable by a pressure of a fluid, wherein the fluid is introduced into an interior of the expandable holding element.
F41A 9/22 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p.ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs coulissants, p.ex. à mouvement de va-et-vient dans une direction horizontale
F41A 9/37 - Alimentation d'une même arme avec plusieurs types de munitions; Alimentation par les deux côtés
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Device for loading a barreled weapon with ammunition bodies
A device (1), and a barreled weapon (10) including the device, for loading the barreled weapon (10) with ammunition bodies (2), in particular with artillery projectiles, includes a rammer for moving an ammunition body (2) along a loading path (L) from a loading position outside of the loading chamber (12) into a rammed position in the loading chamber (12) of the barreled weapon (10), wherein a correction rammer (4) connected downstream of the rammer in the loading path is used to correct ramming errors if necessary. A method for loading the barreled weapon includes correcting ramming errors with a correction rammer (4) downstream of the rammer of the barreled weapon in the loading path of the weapon.
A bridge laying device (2) for laying a bridge (3), in particular a single-piece bridge, includes a main part (5) for arranging on a load transport vehicle (7), in particular a hook-lift vehicle, a laying arm (12) for setting down the bridge (3), and an extending device (6) for moving the laying arm (12) from a transport position into an extended placing position. In certain embodiments, a bridge laying system (1) includes a load transport vehicle (7), in particular a hook-lift vehicle, and a bridge laying device, (2) which can be arranged on the load transport vehicle (7). A method for laying a bridge (3), in particular a single-piece bridge, using a bridge laying device (2) includes moving an extending device (6) for moving the laying arm (12) from a transport position into an extended placing position.
E01D 15/00 - Ponts mobiles ou transportables; Ponts flottants
E01D 15/127 - Ponts portatifs ou démontables par sections combinés à des véhicules en appui sur le sol pour le transport, la manipulation ou la mise en place de tels ponts ou de leurs parties
E01D 21/10 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés pour ériger ou assembler des ponts par édification en porte-à-faux
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Method and device for ascertaining a temperature, and method and device for joining propellant charge modules
A method and device for ascertaining the temperature of a propellant charge (22) and a method and device for joining together propellant charge modules (2) to form a propellant charge (22). The method and device for ascertaining the temperature of a propellant charge (22) includes at least temporarily arranging a sensor head (4) which is movable with respect to the propellant charge (22) in a cavity (7) of the propellant charge (22); and ascertaining the temperature of the propellant charge (22) at least while the sensor head (4) is arranged in the cavity (7) of the propellant charge (22). The propellant charge modules (2) are positioned between stops (9) and are joined together by movement of at least one of the stops toward the other.
A buoyancy module (10) may include a buoyancy body (11) for a vehicle, in particular, a military vehicle (1) such as a watercraft, and a land driving unit (13) for operating the vehicle (1) as a land vehicle. A vehicle (1) may include a base module (20), for accommodating crew members, and a buoyancy module (10) which can be arranged on the base module for operating the vehicle (1) as a watercraft.
B60F 3/00 - Véhicules amphibies, c. à d. véhicules capables de se déplacer sur la terre et sur l'eau; Véhicules terrestres capables de se déplacer sous l'eau
F41H 7/02 - Véhicules terrestres entourés d'un blindage, p.ex. chars de combat
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Amphibious vehicle and method for operating an amphibious vehicle
An amphibious vehicle (1), which may be a military amphibious vehicle, having a hull (2) which accommodates the crew of the vehicle, and a flow duct (10) extending through the hull (2) and having a water jet drive (12) arranged therein for driving the vehicle (1) on water, wherein at least one end (11) of the flow duct (10) can be closed off by an anti-mine element (14) when the vehicle is travelling on land. A method for operating an amphibious vehicle (1), which may be a military amphibious vehicle, having a hull (2) which accommodates the crew of the vehicle, a flow duct (10) which extends through the hull (2), and a water jet drive (12) arranged therein for driving the vehicle (1) on water, includes closing off at least one end (11) of the flow duct (10) by an anti-mine element (14) when the vehicle is travelling on land.
B60F 3/00 - Véhicules amphibies, c. à d. véhicules capables de se déplacer sur la terre et sur l'eau; Véhicules terrestres capables de se déplacer sous l'eau
A protective device for a lens (2) having a protective hood (3) which protects a lens mount against ballistic effects, the protective hood (3) having a sight opening (4) for the lens (2), and a closing flap (5) for closing the sight opening (4), wherein the closing flap (5) can be rotated relative to the protective hood (3), wherein the rotary axis (D) of the closing flap (5) runs through the lens mount.
Protection equipment (10) for protecting a target (1) against attacking missiles with a plurality of protection elements (11, 12) that are triggerable individually in order to combat a missile, wherein the protection elements (11, 12) are arranged in such a manner that a triggered protection element (11) may be replaced by a replacement protection element (12) arranged redundantly in relation to the former. The protection equipment may be associated with a vehicle (1). The disclosure includes a method for protecting a target (1) against attacking missiles using the disclosed protection equipment.
A device for cocking a weapon (11) having an axially movable actuating element (2) that can be coupled to a cocking element (11.1) on the weapon for the purpose of cocking the weapon (11) may include a control device (3) that couples the actuating element (2) to a safety locking element (11.2) on the weapon, whereby the weapon (11) is simultaneously made safe and is armed by actuation of the actuating element.
A weapons platform including an undercarriage (11, 111) and a weapon (13, 113) that is positioned in a directable manner on the undercarriage (11, 111). The undercarriage (11, 111) may be supported in relation to the ground beneath by a supporting device (16, 116) that is damped in order to absorb firing recoil forces, the damping characteristics of the supporting device (16, 116) being adjustable in accordance with the firing recoil forces that are to be expected from the weapon (13, 113). The weapons platform (10, 110) may be mounted on a military vehicle (1). A method for operating such a weapons platform (10, 110) is also disclosed.
F41A 23/34 - Montage sur des véhicules à roues ou à chenilles
B60G 11/26 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts à fluide uniquement, p.ex. ressorts hydropneumatiques
F41A 23/28 - Supports sur roues pour armes à feu; Supports à chenilles pour armes à feu
F41A 23/30 - Supports sur roues pour armes à feu; Supports à chenilles pour armes à feu les roues étant soulevées du sol pendant le tir
B60G 13/00 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des amortisseurs de vibrations
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Amphibious vehicle and method for operating an amphibious vehicle
An amphibious vehicle, in particular military, amphibious vehicle, includes a first end region (2) and a second end region (3) opposite the latter in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The first end region (2) is designed as a land driving front and the second end region (3) is designed as a ship's bow for water travel. In a method for operating an amphibious vehicle (1), the main travel direction of the amphibious vehicle (1) is reversed upon transfer between land travel and water travel.
F41H 7/02 - Véhicules terrestres entourés d'un blindage, p.ex. chars de combat
B60F 3/00 - Véhicules amphibies, c. à d. véhicules capables de se déplacer sur la terre et sur l'eau; Véhicules terrestres capables de se déplacer sous l'eau
An insertion tube (1) for firing sub-caliber ammunition bodies (20) using a high caliber weapon (10) is inserted into the loading chamber (11) of the weapon (10). The tube wall (2) of the insertion tube (1) has penetrating recesses (3) for compensating pressure differences between the inside of the insertion tube (1) and the loading chamber (11). A weapon includes an insertion tube (1) which can be inserted into the loading chamber (11) of the weapon (10) for firing a sub-caliber ammunition body (20), the insertion tube (1) being designed in the above-described manner.
F41A 21/10 - Tubes réducteurs, c. à d. tubes pour tirer des munitions de calibre réduit insérés dans les tubes standard des armes à feu
F41A 3/10 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c. à d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse coulissant, p.ex. verticalement
F41A 9/42 - Refouloirs indépendants du bloc de culasse
The invention relates to a vehicle, especially a military vehicle, comprising a front section (2) and a rear section (3) and a safety cell (4) arranged between the front section (2) and the rear section (3) and receiving the vehicle crew, the front section (2) and the rear section (3) being connected to each other in the region below the safety cell (4) by means of a protective element (5) which protects the safety cell (4) from the impact of blasts.
A vehicle, in particular, a military vehicle, includes a self-supporting vehicle body (2) and a drive assembly (3) for driving the vehicle. The drive assembly (3) is connected to the vehicle body (2) via an assembly support (6, 7), the assembly support (6, 7) forming a part of the support structure of the vehicle body (2). In a method for mounting a drive assembly (3) in a vehicle (2) that has a self-supporting vehicle body (2), the drive assembly (3) is connected to the vehicle body (2) via an assembly support (6, 7) and the assembly support (6, 7) forms a part of the support structure of the vehicle body (2) in the mounted state.
B62D 21/11 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée avec des moyens élastiques pour la suspension
B62D 65/10 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants les sous-ensembles ou composants étant des moteurs, des embrayages ou des transmissions
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Propellant charge magazine and combat compartment equipped with a propellant charge magazine
A propellant charge magazine having a magazine housing in which propellant charges are disposed and that can be cooled by a device for distribution and/or discharge of cooling air disposed in, or within the immediate vicinity of, the propellant charge magazine. A cooling air distribution system can be disposed in a combat compartment housing, with an air discharge device thereof being disposed in an upper portion of the housing for guiding cooling air into a lateral area of the housing. A deflector guides the cooling air downwardly in the lateral area and upwardly in a central area of the housing.
F41A 9/37 - Alimentation d'une même arme avec plusieurs types de munitions; Alimentation par les deux côtés
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
F41H 7/03 - Compartiments en surpression pour l'équipage; Moyens pour prévenir l'entrée de produits asphyxiants, p.ex. de gaz de combustion sortant des tubes d'arme, dans les compartiments de l'équipage; Dispositions pour l'étanchéité
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Composite armor element and effective body element
A composite armor element for protection against projectiles. At least one layer of effective bodies is disposed in rows next to one another in the composite armor element, the effective bodies being embedded in a matrix material. The effective bodies of one row are fixedly interconnected at least partially by means of webs to form a chain which is a monolithic element. An effective body element for insertion in a composite armor element comprises at least two effective bodies fixedly interconnected by at least one web to form a chain. The effective body element is a monolithic element, and a plurality of effective body elements are embedded in a matrix material.