The invention relates to a component (13) with a carrier material (14) and a coating (17) applied to the carrier material (14) for influencing a heat signature (12) of the component (13), wherein the coating (17) comprises an adhesion promoter (18), wherein the coating (17) comprises nanotubes (19, 20, 22), wherein a first set of nanotubes (19) is embedded partially in the adhesion promoter (18), wherein a second set of nanotubes (22) is arranged entirely outside the adhesion promoter (18), and wherein nanotubes (22) of the second set of nanotubes (22) are connected to nanotubes (19) of the first set of nanotubes (19, 20).
A tracked vehicle having a track tensioner and a method for adjusting a track tension of a continuous track of a tracked vehicle is disclosed. The track tensioner includes a ball head spindle engaged with an idler wheel support that is engaged with an idler wheel. The idler wheel is engaged with the continuous track. The ball head spindle linearly moves relative to a hull of the tracked vehicle to increase or decrease the tension of the continuous track. A locking device selectively locks the ball head spindle from moving. An energy is supplied to the ball head spindle and the locking device to move or lock the ball head spindle from moving. An operating unit, a control unit, and an energy supply unit control movement of the track tensioner allowing the track tension to be adjusted from the interior of the tracked vehicle.
The invention relates to an angle mirror including a backup sight. The angle mirror includes a housing connected to a mirror head and a lower part. An objective is arranged outside of the housing and is connected to the housing by an optical connection, for example a fiber optic line, that does not require electrical power or current to transmit the image from the objective. The mirror head and the objective provide separate images to a first insight and a second insight, respectively. The objective functions as a backup or auxiliary sight of the surrounding environment even in the event of a power failure.
The invention relates to an exhaust silencer system (6) for an armored multi-purpose vehicle (1), comprising: an exhaust silencer (7); a cooling-air guide housing (21) attached to the exhaust silencer (7); and an electrothermal converter device (30) attached to the outside of the exhaust silencer (7) and the inside of the cooling-air guide housing (21) for actively withdrawing heat (W) from the exhaust silencer (7) which the converter device (30) supplies to cooling air (L) flowing through the cooling-air guide housing (21) in order to influence a heat signature (S) of the exhaust silencer system (6).
Vehicle cell (2) for a protected vehicle (1), with an assembly (22) having a structural component (8-11), an auxiliary component (27) placed inside the vehicle cell (2), and connecting and decoupling device (35) by means of which the auxiliary component (27) is connected to the structural component (8-11), wherein the connecting and decoupling device (35) is configured to mechanically decouple the auxiliary component (27) from the structural component (8-11) in the event of a deformation of the structural component (8-11) resulting from an impact of the structural component (8-11), and wherein the connecting and decoupling device (35) is a hook and loop fastener.
The invention relates to an armoured vehicle (1) having an emergency exit hatch (3), wherein the vehicle has a vehicle floor (1). Provided in the vehicle floor (1) is an emergency exit hatch (3) which, when in a closed position, is arranged in the vehicle in an opening in the vehicle floor (1). On a side facing the inside of the vehicle, the emergency exit hatch furthermore has a frame (4) which has at least one slide rail (4.1) and at least one toothed rack. At an edge of the opening, the vehicle has an articulatedly arranged drive unit (5) having at least one rotatable gear. Using a releasable lever (6), the drive unit (5) can be pivoted towards the emergency exit hatch (3) such that the gear (5.5) can be caused to mesh with the toothed rack. The emergency exit hatch can thus be lifted and moved, such that the emergency exit hatch can be transferred from its closed position into an opened position.
The present invention discloses an ammunition belt (6) for cartridges (7), with belt links (8), in which the cartridges can be received. The belt links (8) each have in this case belt eyes (11) and belt hooks (12), which can engage in one another and can connect the belt links (8). The belt links (8) in this case have at least one lower hook (10) and at least one upper hook (9), which are arranged to the sides of a longitudinal direction of the ammunition belt (6). Also disclosed is an ammunition guide (4) for the ammunition belt (6), with a guide rail (1), in which the ammunition belt (1) can be mounted longitudinally movably. The guide rail (1) has a bottom bar (13), on which the cartridges (7) of the ammunition belt (6) can rest. The guide rail (1) has at least one lower guide bar (5) and a first and a second lateral guide bar (15, 23), by way of which the belt links (8) can be guided. According to the invention, arranged on at least one of the guide bars (5, 15, 23) a guiding element (2), which forms a support (18), on which the belt links (8) can be supported by way of the upper or lower hooks (9, 10).
An armoured vehicle (1) with an emergency exit hatch (10) is proposed. The vehicle (1) has a vehicle floor (20). The emergency exit hatch (10) is arranged in the vehicle (1) in a closed state in an opening in the vehicle floor (20). The vehicle furthermore comprises a lifting device for opening the emergency exit hatch (10). For this purpose, an actuating element is provided by means of which the lifting device can be actuated. A fastening device (40) is arranged on a side of the vehicle floor (20) that is directed towards an interior of the vehicle (1). The lifting device is then connectable by means of the fastening device (40) and can act on the emergency exit hatch (10) by means of the actuating element. In the process, the emergency exit hatch (10) is raised out of the opening and therefore transferred into an open state.
An armoured vehicle with an escape hatch (6) and a lifting device for opening the escape hatch (6) is proposed. To this end, the vehicle has two vehicle floors (4, 7), with the result that an intermediate space (20) is produced between the two vehicle floors. To this end, a first vehicle floor is configured as a hull-side boundary of the vehicle towards the outer region. To this end, a second vehicle floor is configured in the vehicle on the inner side. In a closed state, the escape hatch (6) is arranged in an opening in at least one of the vehicle floors (4) in the vehicle. Furthermore, the vehicle has a drive (2), and the lifting device is arranged in a stationary manner in the intermediate space (20) of the vehicle. The lifting device can then act on the escape hatch (6) by means of the drive (2) in such a way that the escape hatch (6) is lifted out of the opening and is therefore transferred into an open state.
The invention relates to a tracked vehicle, comprising: - a track (2), which is guided by means of a guide wheel (8); and - a chain tensioner (15, 16), containing a guide-wheel mount (7) which rotatably and eccentrically connects the guide wheel (8) to a vehicle hull (1) of the tracked vehicle. The chain tensioner according to the invention also contains a ball head spindle (6), which can act on the guide-wheel mount (7) in such a way that the position of the guide wheel (8) in relation to the vehicle hull (1) can be changed in accordance with the position of the ball head spindle (6). The ball head spindle (6) contains a locking means (4), which can block or allow the movement of the ball head spindle (6). Hydraulic or electrical energy can be supplied to the ball head spindle (6) in such a way that, depending on the energy amount, the ball head spindle (6) can be retracted or extended. By means of this implementation, the measuring and setting and the fixing of the chain tension can be carried out automatically from the driver's seat, without the need for access to the poorly accessible and generally heavily soiled chassis.
The invention relates to a deflecting device for deflecting belt links of different ammunition, such as those used on vehicles for example. The deflecting device comprises at least one deflecting surface which is suitable for deflecting the belt links. The deflecting surface is arranged on an underlying surface which is designed to be soft and flexible. The deflecting device additionally comprises at least one securing element, and the deflecting device can thus be secured to a vehicle or a tower of a vehicle.
The invention relates to an angle mirror (A) comprising a housing (2), wherein the housing is equipped with a lower part (3) and a mirror head (1), and the housing (2) can additionally have an intermediate piece (8) and/or a rotary plate (6). According to the invention, an objective (B) is arranged outside of the housing (2) of the angle mirror (A), and the objective (B) is connected to the angle mirror (A) via an optical connection (C). The aforementioned arrangement imparts the angle mirror (A) with the ability to display two images, mainly one image by means of the mirror head (1) and one image by means of the objective (B). Because the image transmission of the objective (B) functions in a currentless manner, preferably via a glass fiber line (30), the objective functions as a backup sight which continues to function even in the event of a power supply failure.
The invention relates to an angle mirror (A) comprising a housing (2), wherein the housing is equipped with a lower part (3) and a mirror head (1), and the housing (2) can additionally have an intermediate piece (8) and/or a rotary plate (6). According to the invention, an objective (B) is arranged outside of the housing (2) of the angle mirror (A), and the objective (B) is connected to the angle mirror (A) via an optical connection (C). The aforementioned arrangement imparts the angle mirror (A) with the ability to display two images, mainly one image by means of the mirror head (1) and one image by means of the objective (B). Because the image transmission of the objective (B) functions in a currentless manner, preferably via a glass fiber line (30), the objective functions as a backup sight which continues to function even in the event of a power supply failure.
Proposed is a vehicle (10) having a crew space and a drive unit. The vehicle (10) is designed to be submersible. The drive unit requires air for operation, which it takes from the crew space. Furthermore, a hatch (50) is provided which forms the entrance of the vehicle (10) to the crew space. According to the invention, an interface (40) is provided by means of which a main shaft (20) can be connected in a watertight manner to the hatch (50). Furthermore, a flange (60) is arranged on the vehicle (10), by means of which a safety shaft (30) can be connected in a watertight manner. Both shafts (20, 30) are used to supply air to the crew space in the vehicle (10).
F41H 7/03 - Air-pressurised compartments for crew; Means for preventing admission of noxious substances, e.g. combustion gas from gun barrels, in crew compartments; Sealing arrangements
15.
METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING SAFETY FUNCTIONS IN A VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE FOR CHECKING AND DISPLAYING SAID SAFETY FUNCTIONS
The invention relates to a method for establishing safety functions in a vehicle, with said method and device involving a preselection (1) and an engagement switch (15). The engagement switch (15) can be operated by the crew of the vehicle and is preferably arranged on a device provided for this purpose. In contrast, the preselection (1) cannot be operated by the crew and is operated by the manufacturer and/or a maintenance person before the start of the mission. Using the preselection (1), safety functions are activated in the vehicle and it is established which of the safety functions are designed such that they can be deactivated. Using the engagement switch (15), these safety functions in the vehicle can then be switched off by the crew. The safety functions, and an operating mode that has been determined by the preselection (1), are displayed in the associated device.
The invention relates to a device for protecting screw heads, with a securing option for securing the device. The device is attached to the screw head using the securing option. The device also comprises a cap (1) having a closed upper side. In the assembled state, the upper side can cover the screw head to be protected. The cap also has a lateral wall, which connects to the closed upper side. Preferably, this lateral wall is arranged all around the upper side.
The invention relates to a deflecting device (1) for deflecting belt links of different ammunition, such as those used on vehicles for example. The deflecting device (1) comprises at least one deflecting surface (2) which is suitable for deflecting the belt links. The deflecting surface (2) is arranged on an underlying surface (7) which is designed to be soft and flexible. The deflecting device (1) additionally comprises at least one securing element (6), and the deflecting device can thus be secured to a vehicle or a tower of a vehicle.
The invention relates to a deflecting device (1) for deflecting belt links of different ammunition, such as those used on vehicles for example. The deflecting device (1) comprises at least one deflecting surface (2) which is suitable for deflecting the belt links. The deflecting surface (2) is arranged on an underlying surface (7) which is designed to be soft and flexible. The deflecting device (1) additionally comprises at least one securing element (6), and the deflecting device can thus be secured to a vehicle or a tower of a vehicle.
The invention relates to a device for starting and/or maintaining jet engines of aeroplanes and other aircraft and, optionally, for air conditioning the aeroplanes and other aircraft, said device comprising at least one compressor (10) and at least one electric motor (14) which drives the at least one compressor (10). Such devices (1) are also known as stationary air power units (SAPU). The compressor (10) consists of one or more compressor stages, and the electric motor (14) and the compressor (10) have low-loss bearings for the rotating elements or parts. In a particular embodiment an electric power supply is integrated into the device (1) in order thereby to be able to cover all functions of an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained in the aeroplane or aircraft.
The invention relates to a fire extinguisher for vehicles, comprising a mounting and at least two chambers, wherein the chambers contain an extinguishing agent. The fire extinguisher additionally has an extinguishing agent outlet and valves, each of which is paired with a chamber. The extinguishing agent of the individual chambers can be supplied via the valves in order to discharge the extinguishing agent. The fire extinguisher also has an electronic controller which can trigger the opening and closing of the valves. The electronic controller thus controls the opening and closing of the valves and thus the discharge of the extinguishing agent from the individual chambers. The individual chambers of the fire extinguisher can be formed next to each other but are also designed to be integrated into each other.
The invention relates to a gunner's sight having a housing, wherein the housing has at least one opening. The housing therefore is not arranged completely around the gunner's sight. At least one sight is arranged in the housing and its line of sight leads out from the opening. Also provided is at least one protection element which is at least partially transparent. The protection element can therefore constitute protection for the gunner's sight and can, nevertheless, guarantee the continued functioning of the gunner's sight as a result of the transparency of the protection element.
The invention relates to a defense system against aircraft preferably comprising rotors. The defense system comprises at least one non-Newtonian fluid and at least one discharge means for the non-Newtonian fluid. By virtue of the non-Newtonian fluid, the flight behavior of the aircraft is rendered unstable or is disrupted. This is achieved in that the viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid is changed under a mechanical effect, for example by the rotational movement of rotors, whereby the propulsion of the aircraft is changed.
The invention relates to a device for a ventilation system. An air-conditioning unit comprising a rear wall (1) is arranged such that it is oriented, with the rear wall thereof, towards the module or space to be ventilated such that it is to be reached from said module or space. An interface (3) for air output is arranged on the rear wall (2), said interface being divided into a plurality of air output points. Said air output points are arranged in different positions on the rear wall (1). Since all of the air output points do not need to be used, means for controlling the air output, which can prevent or enable the air output at the air output points, are associated with the air output points.
The invention relates to a device for a ventilation system. An air-conditioning unit comprising a rear wall (1) is arranged such that it is oriented, with the rear wall thereof, towards the module or space to be ventilated such that it is to be reached from said module or space. An interface (3) for air output is arranged on the rear wall (2), said interface being divided into a plurality of air output points. Said air output points are arranged in different positions on the rear wall (1). Since all of the air output points do not need to be used, means for controlling the air output, which can prevent or enable the air output at the air output points, are associated with the air output points.
The invention relates to a vehicle having a chassis (1) and at least one add-on system (6). In this case the add-on system (6) is arranged on the vehicle. Furthermore, at least one movable wall (2) and/or panel (5) is arranged on the vehicle. In this case the add-on system (6) as well as the movable wall (2) and/or panel (5) can assume an operating position and a rest position, wherein in the rest position the add-on system (6) is completely concealed by the movable wall (2) and/or panel (5). In the rest position the movable wall (2) and/or panel (5) is inserted into the contour of the vehicle in such a way that a continuously closed contour is present on the vehicle.
The invention relates to a vehicle system having a driving module, at least one mission module (1) and at least one container (2). The driving module has a receptacle which can receive at least one aforementioned mission module (1). As a result of the receiving possibility, various mission modules (1) can be received, depending on requirement. Thus, the mission is built up modularly in the same driving module. According to the invention, the container (3) is configured to be box-shaped and closed on all sides by walls, with the exception of the top (2). Furthermore, the mission module (1) is configured to be open on all sides, with the exception of the top (2), and the top (2) of the mission module (1) is designed to be closed by a wall. As a result, a modular mission module (1) is produced, which can optionally be received in a container (3) or in the receptacle in the driving module.
The invention relates to a vehicle system having a driving module, at least one mission module (1) and at least one container (2). The driving module has a receptacle which can receive at least one aforementioned mission module (1). As a result of the receiving possibility, various mission modules (1) can be received, depending on requirement. Thus, the mission is built up modularly in the same driving module. According to the invention, the container (3) is configured to be box-shaped and closed on all sides by walls, with the exception of the top (2). Furthermore, the mission module (1) is configured to be open on all sides, with the exception of the top (2), and the top (2) of the mission module (1) is designed to be closed by a wall. As a result, a modular mission module (1) is produced, which can optionally be received in a container (3) or in the receptacle in the driving module.
The invention relates to a vehicle having a chassis (1) and at least one add-on system (6). In this case the add-on system (6) is arranged on the vehicle. Furthermore, at least one movable wall (2) and/or panel (5) is arranged on the vehicle. In this case the add-on system (6) as well as the movable wall (2) and/or panel (5) can assume an operating position and a rest position, wherein in the rest position the add-on system (6) is completely concealed by the movable wall (2) and/or panel (5). In the rest position the movable wall (2) and/or panel (5) is inserted into the contour of the vehicle in such a way that a continuously closed contour is present on the vehicle.
In order to provide improved access to a vehicle opening (1) of a vehicle (100), a vehicle door (2) is proposed, comprising a first plate (9) and a second plate (11), the first plate (9) and the second plate (11) being spaced apart from each other. The first plate (9) has a curvature (12), in the case of which edges, steps, threaded connections, etc. that could form obstacles in the accessing of the vehicle (100) are omitted. The plates (9, 11) are preferably spaced apart from each other by struts (13) in order to reduce the vehicle door's own weight. A free space (14) that can be used for various objects is formed between the plates (9, 11).
An air start unit for starting and servicing jet engines in aircraft and other flying machines, wherein at least one compressor is provided for generating air and a power supply for supplying electrical power consumers. The air start unit drives the compressor with at least one electric motor, with the electric motor drawing the electrical energy for operation from a high-voltage battery. The electric motors then in turn drive the compressor, which generates compressed air from ambient air for the purpose of starting and servicing the jet engines in aircraft and other flying machines. With an appropriate battery capacity, the air start unit can also supply power consumer of these aircraft and other flying machines via the power supply.
The invention relates to an aperture (4) for cleaning vision systems having a window (3) which can be partially covered by the aperture (4) and has an outer region, said aperture having a gas connection (9) and a liquid connection (11). When the window (3) is covered, the aperture (4) has at least one cavity (7) which is delimited by the aperture (4) and the window (3). The cavity (7) is connected to the gas connection (9) and/or to the liquid connection (11) by at least one bore (8), and to the outer region by at least one gap (6). The invention also relates to a device for cleaning vision systems, said device having a camera (1) and a housing (2), wherein the aforementioned aperture (4) according to the invention is provided and the camera (1) perceives the outer region through the window (3).
The invention relates to a device for transmitting data in a vehicle. To that end, the device is equipped with at least one light source for generating light within the vehicle. Furthermore, the device comprises a voltage source for generating electrical voltage, wherein the electrical voltage is used for operating the light source. The invention then proposes that provision be made of a transmitting unit which can modulate a data stream as voltage signal onto the electrical voltage generated by the voltage source. The light source within the vehicle is then used to distribute these voltage signals as light signal in the vehicle. As a result, the data stream is emitted via the light from the light source in the vehicle. At least one receiving unit is furthermore provided in order to pick up the modulated voltage signals from the light signal and to convert them to a data stream. As a result, at a location receptive to the light from the light source, the data stream can be extracted again from the light from the light source by the receiving unit.
The invention relates to a storage box (1, 2) for an armored vehicle. The vehicle has a turret and at least one fastening point (10) on the turret. Furthermore, the storage box (1, 2) has at least one box flap (3, 4). The storage box (1, 2) is constructed from a plurality of parts, but at least from two parts. The storage box (1, 2) is then arranged on the vehicle in such a way that one of the parts of the storage box (2) is arranged on one of the fastening points (10) for pivoting by means of at least one pivot bearing (11). The further parts of the storage box (1) can be arranged on the vehicle in a stationary manner or likewise in a pivotable manner.
The invention relates to an earthing cam for attachment to an element that is to be earthed, wherein the earthing cam comprises a threaded insert portion and a sleeve. These two parts of the earthing cam can be brought into operative connection by screwing the threaded insert portion into the sleeve. To this end, the sleeve comprises a sleeve bore with sleeve thread and the threaded insert portion comprises an earthing bore with earthing thread. The two threads are coordinated with one another, such that the threaded insert portion can be screwed into the sleeve. Furthermore, a solder is provided between the threaded insert portion and sleeve, which solder strengthens the connection between the threaded insert portion and the sleeve.
H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the like; Independent pieces of wound wire used as nuts; Threaded inserts for holes
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
38.
DEVICE FOR EXCHANGING AIR BETWEEN TWO SPACES WHICH ARE MOUNTED SUCH THAT THEY CAN BE ROTATED WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER
The invention relates to a device for exchanging air between two spaces which are mounted such that they can be rotated with respect to one another, for example a chassis and a turret in military vehicles. To this end, an annular hollow body in the form of a torus is provided which consists of two parts, namely an air stator (2) and an air rotor (3). Said two parts are mounted such that they can be rotated with respect to one another. Air can then be fed to the torus and can also be removed from it again through an inlet duct (2.1) and an air removal line on in each case one part of the hollow body. Here, the air stator (2) is connected in a stationary manner to the first space, and the air rotor (3) is connected in a stationary manner to the second space. There is a seal (4) between the two parts.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
F41H 7/03 - Air-pressurised compartments for crew; Means for preventing admission of noxious substances, e.g. combustion gas from gun barrels, in crew compartments; Sealing arrangements
The invention relates to a drive for vehicles, in particular for combat vehicles, having a main engine (1), a cooling system (10), and a generator (4). The generator generates electrical power and transfers said power to the vehicle via at least one connection (5). The generator (4) is driven via the main engine. According to the invention, an additional engine (2) is also provided, which is arranged in a housing (11) together with the main engine. Because the two drives are arranged in one housing, the generator (4) can now be driven by the main engine (1) and/or by the additional engine. Only one connection (5) is then required in order to provide the electrical power generated by the generator (4) to the vehicle, regardless of whether the drive of the generator (4) was driven by the main engine (1) and/or the additional engine (2).
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 5/08 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units comprising more than one engine
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60K 17/354 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having separate mechanical assemblies for transmitting drive to the front or to the rear wheels or set of wheels
Air start unit for starting and servicing jet engines in aircraft and other flying machines, wherein at least one compressor (1) is provided for generating air and a power supply (10) for supplying electrical power consumers. The proposed air start unit drives the compressor with at least one electric motor (2), with the electric motor drawing the electrical energy for operation from a high-voltage battery (5). The electric motors then in turn drive the compressor, which generates compressed air from ambient air for the purpose of starting and servicing the jet engines in aircraft and other flying machines. With an appropriate battery capacity, the air start unit can also supply power to electrical power consumers of these aircraft and other flying machines via the power supply.
The invention relates to a tracked vehicle (100) with a vehicle chassis (10) on which a crane (2) can be adapted. The crane (2) is equipped with a pivot console (2.1) and a boom (2.2). The pivot console (2.1) comprises at least one pivot mechanism (2.1.1), a pivot bearing (2.1.3), and at least one tilting cylinder (2.1.4). The boom (2.2) has at least two cable guide heads (2.2.3), at least two winches (2.2.1), and two winch cables (2.2.2). The boom (2.2) is additionally equipped with at least two stop eyelets (2.2.4). The crane (2) is integrated into the vehicle chassis (10) in the form a lateral assembly or as a central assembly. At least one rotary feedthrough (2.1.2) is introduced into the pivot console (2.1).
B66C 23/36 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehicles; Manually-movable jib cranes for use in workshops; Floating cranes
The invention relates to a vehicle (1), having a hull roof (6) and a cooling system (3) for an engine of the vehicle (1). The cooling system (3) has at least one cooler (4, 5), having at least one coolant cooler (11, 12) and one fan (13, 14). The vehicle (1) itself is covered from above by additional armor (7). The additional armor (7) is spaced apart from the hull roof (6) and preferably has a peripheral collar (8), which protrudes beyond the hull roof (6), whereby an opening (9) is created, which can be used as a cooling air inlet (10) of the cooling system (3).
F41H 7/03 - Air-pressurised compartments for crew; Means for preventing admission of noxious substances, e.g. combustion gas from gun barrels, in crew compartments; Sealing arrangements
The present invention relates to a device for absorbing energy, and to a system therefor using at least one of the device. To that end, the device consists of profiles (11) which are arranged next to one another, which can absorb energy and can convert this into deformation energy for deforming the profiles. The profiles are arranged underneath a cover layer (12) so that the device can be installed in interspaces in the external shells of vehicles, these interspaces being the result of elements being installed on the external shell.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
38 - Telecommunications services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software; data processing programs; compact discs;
CD-ROMs; magnetic, optical and electronic data carriers;
electronic publications for download from databases or the
internet; all of the aforesaid goods relating to servicing,
customer service, upkeep, maintenance, restoration,
inspection and repair of water, land and air vehicles; all
the aforementioned goods relating to military or militarized
vehicles and none of the aforesaid goods relating to
accounting, accountancy, payroll, human resources, taxation,
bookkeeping, finance, company secretarial or hosting. Advertising material; all the aforementioned goods relating
to military or militarized vehicles and none of the
aforesaid goods relating to accounting, accountancy,
payroll, human resources, taxation, bookkeeping, finance,
company secretarial or hosting. Advertising; dissemination of advertising material;
compilation and recording of information/data from
integrated logistical support relevant to the chosen vehicle
and/or weapon system; updating of service information in
databases; business management of storage of replacement
parts and tools for maintenance, restoration, upkeep,
inspection and repair of water, land and air vehicles; all
the aforementioned services relating to military or
militarized vehicles and none of the aforesaid services
relating to accounting, accountancy, payroll, human
resources, taxation, bookkeeping, finance, company
secretarial or hosting. Customer service in matters relating to repair, namely
upkeep, maintenance, restoration and inspection of water,
land and air vehicles, in particular military vehicles. Transmission of information/data from integrated logistical
support relevant to the chosen vehicle and/or weapon system
in acoustic, digital and/or visual form to individuals and
other IT structures; providing of access to service
information; all the aforementioned services relating to
military or militarized vehicles and none of the aforesaid
services relating to accounting, accountancy, payroll, human
resources, taxation, bookkeeping, finance, company
secretarial or hosting. Storage of replacement parts and tools for maintenance,
restoration, upkeep, inspection and repair of water, land
and air vehicles, in particular military vehicles. Maintenance and installation of software; technical
evaluation for forecasting of information/data from
integrated logistical support relevant to the chosen vehicle
and/or weapon system; all the aforementioned services
relating to military or militarized vehicles and none of the
aforesaid services relating to accounting, accountancy,
payroll, human resources, taxation, bookkeeping, finance,
company secretarial or hosting.
The invention relates to an amphibious vehicle comprising buoyancy means that have an adjustable volume. The buoyancy means consists of an additional panel (3) which is located below the chassis and which forms, by means of a connecting element (2), a water-tight cavity between the chassis and the panel (3). The volume of said cavity can be varied by at least one lifting mechanism (6) that can modify the distance between the panel (3) and the chassis.
The invention relates to a combat vehicle (1), which is designed as an amphibious vehicle. Consequently, the combat vehicle (1) can float and/or submerge. The combat vehicle (1) is built from a modularly constructed chassis, wherein a watertight upper shell (11) and a watertight lower shell (10) are provided as modules. The invention further comprises a watertight connection element (20), which is circumferentially arranged between the watertight upper shell (11) and the watertight lower shell (10) and connects the watertight upper (11) and lower shell (10) in a watertight manner. The buoyancy means of the combat vehicle (1) is consequently formed by an interior space between the upper shell (11) and the lower shell (10). In addition, a lifting device (21) is provided, which configures the height between the upper shell (11) and lower shell (10) in an adjustable manner. Consequently, the buoyancy means can be configured in an adjustable manner.
B60F 3/00 - Amphibious vehicles, i.e. vehicles capable of travelling both on land and on water; Land vehicles capable of travelling under water
F41H 7/03 - Air-pressurised compartments for crew; Means for preventing admission of noxious substances, e.g. combustion gas from gun barrels, in crew compartments; Sealing arrangements
The invention relates to a cooling system and a pressure cascade for cooling at least one electronic unit in a combat vehicle (20). The cooling system is used for air conditioning different zones in the combat vehicle (20) and/or for cooling the electronic units. Cooled air is supplied to an installation space (25) from the cooling system by a hose system (22) in order to cool the electronic units, said installation space being equipped with the electronic unit to be cooled. In this manner, an overpressure is produced in the installation space (25). An underpressure is produced by the cooling system (10) in the chamber of the cooling installation (10) of the cooling system. By using an opening from the installation space (25) to the chamber of the cooling installation (10), the pressure difference between the installation space (25) and the chamber of the cooling installation (10) is then utilized to transport the air from the installation space (25) into the chamber of the cooling installation (10) and thus generate a pressure cascade.
The invention relates to a cooling system and a pressure cascade for cooling at least one electronic unit in a combat vehicle (20). The cooling system is used for air conditioning different zones in the combat vehicle (20) and/or for cooling the electronic units. Cooled air is supplied to an installation space (25) from the cooling system by a hose system (22) in order to cool the electronic units, said installation space being equipped with the electronic unit to be cooled. In this manner, an overpressure is produced in the installation space (25). An underpressure is produced by the cooling system (10) in the chamber of the cooling installation (10) of the cooling system. By using an opening from the installation space (25) to the chamber of the cooling installation (10), the pressure difference between the installation space (25) and the chamber of the cooling installation (10) is then utilized to transport the air from the installation space (25) into the chamber of the cooling installation (10) and thus generate a pressure cascade.
F41H 7/03 - Air-pressurised compartments for crew; Means for preventing admission of noxious substances, e.g. combustion gas from gun barrels, in crew compartments; Sealing arrangements
The invention relates to a protective structure (3) for an armored vehicle, which can be connected in a force-fitting manner at least in partial regions on the outside to a base structure (1) of the armored vehicle. In order to provide a protective structure (3) for armored vehicles, which is easy to produce and has a low weight, the invention proposes that a plurality of planar protective elements (8) are used for the protective structure (3), which each have a metal foam-sandwich structure (9), in particular an aluminum foam-sandwich structure.
The invention relates to a pneumatic launching device (10) for firing a projectile body (2) located in a weapon barrel (1), comprising at least one locking element (5) which is radially displaceable in the wall (3) of the weapon barrel (1) and can be moved from a rest position securing the projectile body (2) into a release position. The at least one locking element (5) is a rod-shaped element which is spherical in shape at the end (6) facing the projectile body (2).
The aim of the invention is to allow a high number of linked cartridges to be fired quickly in automatic weapons without requiring a correspondingly large belt box or without requiring the weapon to comprise multiple separate feed mechanisms. According to the invention, this is achieved by an ammunition feed device (1) with which the linked ammunition can be distributed to at least two laterally parallel ammunition boxes (4, 5). The beginning (6) of the first ammunition belt (7), which can be found in the first ammunition box (4), can be supplied to the feed mechanism (8) of the corresponding weapon, and the end (9) of the first ammunition belt (7) can be connected to the beginning (11) of the second ammunition belt (12), which can be found in the second ammunition box (5), via a belt deflecting device (10).
The invention relates to a weapon-carrying system (2) comprising a weapon holder (3) that can be elevated, in which a weapon (4) comprising a weapon barrel (6) that can be disconnected from the breech-side part (5) of the weapon (4) is arranged, and to which a barrel support (7) is connected for holding the weapon barrel (6). According to the invention, so that the weapon barrel (6) can be serviced at any angle of elevation of the weapon barrel (6) and without fully removing the weapon barrel (6) from the barrel support (7), the barrel support (7) is pivotably connected to the weapon holder (3) that can be elevated, so that it is possible to dismantle the barrel support (7) using a suitable pivoting device (8) for cleaning and maintenance.
The invention relates to a carriage (1), arranged in particular on the top of a military vehicle, for at least one machine gun (2), wherein the carriage (1) comprises a bottom part (3) which can be fastened to the vehicle and a top carriage (5), which can be folded from a combat position into a transport position, arranged on the bottom part (3), which top carriage has a weapon height alignment part (6), via which the machine gun (2) is height-adjustable from the interior of the vehicle by the drive train (7) of a mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic turret drive (8), by means of or without additional manual drive. In order to easily compensate for the angle and length change of the drive train (7) occurring during the unfolding process of the top carriage (5), according to the invention the drive train (7) comprises two drive train sections (9, 10) connected to each other, which are connectable via a separable coupling (21), such that, in the combat position of the top carriage (5), the two drive train sections (9, 10) are axially interlockingly or frictionally connected to each other and decoupled from each other in the transport position of the top carriage (5).
The invention relates to a device (1) having an optical apparatus (2), in particular an angled mirror, sighting optics, a periscope or the like, with which the surrounding terrain (5) can be observed from the interior (4) of a vehicle or a building, and an anti-dazzle device (6) for preventing light from escaping from the interior (4) of the vehicle or building. In order to be able to arrange the anti-dazzle device (6) even subsequently on existing optical apparatuses (2) in an easy way and to bring about as quickly as possible automatic or manual interruption of the beam path by the optical apparatus (2), the invention proposes to use, as an anti-dazzle device (6) of the device (1) according to the invention, an LC window (7) which can be switched over by an electrical voltage and control electronics (8) which are connected to the LC window (7) and by means of which the LC window (7) can be switched over from a translucent state into a non-translucent state, and vice versa.
The invention relates to adaptive hydropneumatic running gear (30), comprising at least a crawler track (2), roller running gear (3), a drive wheel (4), a guide wheel (8), and rollers (5), which are supported on a vehicle pan (1') of a vehicle (1) by means of hydropneumatic elements (6). In order to prevent the track (2) from becoming slack and being thrown off in the event of relatively large effects on the rollers (6), it is provided for the effect absorbed at one of the hydropneumatic elements (6) to be determined and forwarded to the subsequent hydropneumatic element (6) as information and damping effect. For this purpose, a control unit (18) is incorporated, which evaluates the dynamic and static characteristic data of the individual hydropneumatic elements (6) determined by at least one measuring element (31) located on the hydropneumatic element (6), and the damping of the subsequent hydropneumatic element (6) is then influenced in evaluation of said data, in such a way that the determined data are provided to the subsequent hydropneumatic element (6) and implemented in the damping characteristics of said subsequent hydropneumatic element (6).
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 21/10 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces not permanently interconnected, e.g. operative only on acceleration, only on deceleration, or only at off-straight position of steering
The invention relates to a vehicle (1), in particular an armored vehicle that can be assembled from a base vehicle (2) and an exchangeable mission module (3). The problem addressed by the invention is that of damping the acceleration forces acting on the mission module (3) in the case of the explosion of land mines in a simple manner without the mission module (3) having to be arranged within a housing part associated with the base vehicle (2) for this purpose. According to the invention the mission module is connected in the upper region (11) to preferably plastically and/or elastically deformable, vertical support arms (9) fastened to the base vehicle (2), in order to reduce the shock effect of the mines on the mission module (3).
The invention relates to a modified or modifiable weapon (10), in particular a modified known machine gun, which comprises a shoulder support (4) and rails (14, 18) additionally attached to the weapon (10) for accommodating additional light and target optical units and can be retrofitted with said additional light and target optical units. The shoulder support (4) has a hinged cushion (6) and is preferably articulated to a bottom piece (5) of the weapon. The shoulder support (4) is additionally longitudinally adjustable in a guide (9) and has a height-adjustable cheek receptacle (26).
Disclosed is a continuous track vehicle (1) comprising a continuous track (5), a drive wheel (6) and a first roller (7). Each continuous track (5) is designed such that at least one electric chain tensioner (4) is integrated, which can be operated from the inside of the continuous track vehicle.
The invention relates to a fuel supply system for the internal combustion engine (3.1) of a motor vehicle, in particular of a military vehicle, comprising at least one fuel tank (1.1, 1.4) for storing the fuel and at least one cooling device (2) separate from the engine cooling for cooling the fuel. The at least one cooling device comprises a compressor (2.1), a condenser (2.3), and at least one first evaporator (2.9). In order to guarantee the mobility of a corresponding vehicle even at extremely high ambient temperatures (e.g., during the use of a combat tank in the desert), the first evaporator (2.9) is integrated in the fuel tank (1.1, 1.4) according to the invention, such that not only the fuel flowing through the fuel lines is cooled but rather the entire fuel can be cooled evenly and has a relatively low specifiable temperature when the fuel is removed from the particular fuel tank (1.1, 1.4). For that purpose, an electrically controllable valve (2.8, 2.5, 2.10) is arranged upstream of the at least one evaporator (2.9, 2.6, 2.11), such that the at least one fuel tank (1.1, 1.4) and/or an interior (4) of the vehicle can be cooled in a temperature-dependent manner by means of a measuring and control device (6).
F02M 31/20 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for cooling
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
The invention relates to a computer network (4), during the regular operation of which each individual network participant (100-103) is connected to a ring bus connection (3) via a bus connection logic (1), wherein one bus segment of the bus connection (3) remains open (line topology). The invention further relates to a bus connection logic (1) for connecting a network participant (100-103) to the bus connection (3) of the computer network (4) and to a method for operating the computer network (4). The aim of the invention is to improve a reconfiguration of the network (4), in particular after the occurrence of a defective bus segment (16), with respect to comparable computer networks. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the bus segments of the bus connection (3) of the computer network (4) are temporarily connected together into a point-to-point connection in the event of a communication failure or a partial communication failure, and then the defective segment is automatically determined. The bus segments of the bus connection (3) are then switched back into a line topology in which the open position of the ring is set to the damaged bus segment (16).
Disclosed is a mount or a tower system (1) including a vertically adjustable mass (3) that comprises at least one weapon (3a) which can be adjusted in elevation by at least one drive (2). The drive (2) is mounted on a base plate (1d) of the mount or tower system (1) and is placed as far as possible in front of the elevation axis in the firing direction such that a movement of the vertically adjustable mass (3) against the firing direction causes the teeth of a drive pinion (2c) of the drive (2) and a geared segment (3d) of the mount or tower system (1) to disengage.
In a mount or a tower system (1) comprising a vertically adjustable mass (3) such as a weapon (3a) which can be adjusted in elevation by at least one drive (2), according to the invention, the drive (2) is mechanically disengaged from the mount or the tower system (1) so that the power flow or moment flow between the vertically adjustable mass (3) and the mount/tower structure (1) is entirely or partially interrupted. The mechanical disengagement of the drive (2) from the mount/tower structure (1) relieves the drive (2), which no longer has to absorb or withstand the effects of the recoil forces. Said interruption of the power flow or moment flow is aided by, for example, biased springs or spring sets which assist with the disengagement of the teeth at a disengagement threshold.
A device for damping vibrations acting on a tracked vehicle is provided, which has a front and rear track roller. Torsion springs are mounted along a vehicle pan. Alternatively, the torsion springs can be subdivided into smaller torsion springs. For the immediate track rollers, a further device is provided in which the long torsion springs which hitherto absorbed the torsion are divided into a plurality of smaller torsion springs and mounted not transversely with respect to the vehicle pan, but in a direction of travel with respect thereto. The torsion springs are functionally connected to one another via drive and/or transmission elements, and are accommodated outside an interior space. In this way, no further installation space is required transversely with respect to and below the vehicle pan, at most in the side region or within a small recess in the pan, a so-called pan niche.
B60G 3/14 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
B60G 11/18 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only
B62D 55/108 - Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames with mechanical springs, e.g. torsion bars
B60G 11/20 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
F16F 15/06 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs
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DEVICE ARRANGEABLE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, WITH AT LEAST ONE ACTUATOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING DEVICE
The invention relates to a device (1) arrangeable in a motor vehicle, with an actuator unit (2) having a housing (3) of its own, wherein at least a first actuator (14) for a motor vehicle steer-by-wire steering device is arranged in the housing (3). In order to be able to install such a device (1) in a simple manner and with low expense in a large group of motor vehicles, even as a retrofit, the invention proposes to provide a first actuator (14) driving two Bowden cables (4, 5) in the housing (3). In the intended use of the device (1) according to the invention, the Bowden cables (4, 5) then pull on a first rotational element mounted on the steering spindle (6) of the corresponding motor vehicle.
The invention relates to an object comprising a hatch (3) which is preferably arranged in the roof-side region and which can be closed by a cover (2). A running rail (7), which surrounds the opening in an annular manner and on which a weapon system (5) that can be pivoted from a parked position into a combat position is arranged, is fixed to the object around the hatch opening (6) of the object. The aim of the invention is to protect the operator, in particular of the weapon system (5), against threats posed by bombardment in a simple manner. This is achieved in that at least one carriage (10) which is movably arranged along the running rail (7), which supports at least one protective segment (11) that extends along the running rail (7), and which can be positioned in a variable manner is provided on the running rail (7).
The invention relates to an object comprising a hatch (3) which is preferably arranged in the roof-side region and which can be closed by a cover (2). A running rail (7), which surrounds the opening in an annular manner and on which a weapon system (5) that can be pivoted from a parked position into a combat position is arranged, is fixed to the object around the hatch opening (6) of the object. The aim of the invention is to protect the operator, in particular of the weapon system (5), against threats posed by bombardment in a simple manner. This is achieved in that at least one carriage (10) which is movably arranged along the running rail (7), which supports at least one protective segment (11) that extends along the running rail (7), and which can be positioned in a variable manner is provided on the running rail (7).
The invention relates to a system (1; 1') having n units (2-5) mechanically connected to one another, wherein each of the units (2-5) comprises at least one digital control device (6), and wherein the control devices (6) are linked to one another via a common data bus (7). In order to allow, in the event of damage or destruction of the data bus (7), continued operation of those units (2-5) of the system (1; 1') which are located upstream of the damaged point or the rupture point of the data bus (7), according to the invention each of the n units (2-5) contains a data bus section (70-73) assigned thereto, wherein the data bus section (73) of the nth unit (5) is connected to a first terminating resistor (8). The remaining n-1 units (2-4) each contain a switching element (9; 9') which establishes the connection between the data bus section (70-72) thereof and the data bus section (71-73) of the subsequent unit (3-5) only when a control connection (14; 15), which is separately routed outside the data bus (7), is present between the respective unit (2-4) and the subsequent unit (3-5). Otherwise the switching element (9; 9') connects the corresponding data bus section (70-72) automatically to a second terminating resistor (13).
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
The invention relates to a combined ground penetrating radar (1) and metal detector (10) for detecting metal as well as non-metal type bodies (6) that can be found in the ground (8), in particular landmines and/or booby traps or the like. For this purpose, the ground penetrating radar and the metal detector are structurally combined with each other such that the surface normal (ń) of the metal detector (10) points in the direction of the polarization of the electric field strength (Ē) of the transmitted or received radar pulse of the ground penetrating radar (1).
G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
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Weapon system with a carrier vehicle and a preferably vehicle dependent mortar
A weapon system includes a carrier vehicle and a vehicle dependent mortar, wherein the carrier vehicle has a crew space and a weaponry space to house the mortar, and the mortar is charged in an index position with mortar grenades, with several sheddable propellant modules on the tail shaft thereof. The weapon system avoids manual loading of the mortar with mortar grenades because an automatic loader is arranged in a weapon space separated from the crew space by a separating wall. The loader transports the mortar grenade from a magazine in the weapon space into the index position of the barrel of the mortar and axially inserts it into the mouth of the barrel, and an automatic shedding device is arranged in the weapon space to automatically remove unnecessary propellant modules from the mortar grenade after fixing target parameters and before insertion of the mortar grenade into the barrel.
The invention relates to a crawler sprocket (1), in particular for military tracked vehicles, comprising a crawler track (2), a drive wheel (3) having at least one gear rim (7) which engages in the crawler track (2) and faces the outer face of the vehicle, and further comprising a lock washer (8) fastened to the gear rim (7) to prevent the crawler track (2) from being thrown off when travelling in curves and the like. In order to reliably prevent the crawler track (2) from being thrown off, using easily maintained means, even when the corresponding tracked vehicle is travelling in curves and the like, according to the invention the lock washer (8) of the crawler sprocket (1) is fastened externally to the outer gear rim (7) of the drive wheel (3), wherein the lock washer (8) has a maximum outside diameter which corresponds at least to the maximum outside diameter of the gear rim (7).
The invention relates to a Hydrop element (1) for vehicles, in particular tracked vehicles, having a housing (2) which contains a hydraulic damping device (3) - a hydraulic cylinder - and a gas spring (5) which is operatively connected to the damping device (3) via a first separating piston (4) which is movable from a rest position into a "fully compressed" position. To avoid cumbersome temperature compensation when the gas of the gas spring (5) warms up without this resulting in a change in the equilibrium position of the vehicle, the invention proposes that the Hydrop element (1) be mechanically constructed such that temperature compensation is realized through the use of a stepped passive gas characteristic curve, wherein the Hydrop element (1) is designed such that the characteristic curve step is situated in the region of the static position (equilibrium state between wheel load and Hydrop). The force step is now realized with only one gas volume.
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/52 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment in case of change of temperature
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DEVICE FOR DAMPING THE VIBRATIONS IN A RAIL VEHICLE OR TRACK VEHICLE
The invention relates to a device (1, 1') for damping the vibrations acting upon a track vehicle. Said device is characterized in that the long torsion bar springs which so far have been used to absorb torsion are subdivided into a plurality of smaller torsion bar springs (3-6, 121, 12n). Said torsion bar springs (3-6, 121, 12n) are operationally interconnected via known drive or transmission elements (7-9) and accommodated outside the interior, thereby removing the need for installation space for the damping device (1) at a right angle to and below the vehicle chassis, and reducing it to the lateral zone or inside a minor recess in the chassis, a so-called chassis recess.
B60G 11/20 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B60G 3/14 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
73.
DEVICE FOR DAMPING THE VIBRATIONS IN A CRAWLER OR TRACKED VEHICLE
Proposed is a device (1, 1') for damping the vibrations acting on a tracked vehicle, which device is characterized in that, in particular for the front and also rear track roller (21, 2n), the torsion springs (4) are mounted along a vehicle pan (3). Alternatively, said torsion springs may also be subdivided into smaller torsion springs (5-7). For the intermediate track rollers (22 to 2n 1), a further device (20) is provided in which the long torsion springs which hitherto absorbed the torsion are divided into a plurality of smaller torsion springs (11-14) and these are mounted not transversely with respect to the vehicle pan (3) but rather in the direction of travel with respect thereto. Said torsion springs (11-14) are functionally connected to one another via known drive and/or transmission elements (7, 15-17), and are accommodated outside the interior space. In this way, for the damping device (1, 1'), no more installation space is required transversely with respect to and below the vehicle pan (3), at most in the side region or within a small recess in the pan (3), a so-called pan niche.
F16F 15/06 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs
B60G 11/20 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having torsion-bar springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B60G 3/14 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
The invention relates to a device (11) for fastening ballistic protective elements (12) and the like, comprising a welding button (1; 1') that can be fastened to the object (5). The bottom area (6; 6') of the welding button facing the object (5) can be connected to the object at the edge of said bottom area by means of weld connection (13). The welding button comprises at least one threaded hole (3), into which a screw (4) can be screwed from outside.
The invention relates to a transport bag (4, 10) for transporting articles (7) of various types and sizes, which bag can be adapted to the shape, size and/or volume of the article (7) to be transported by the transport bag (4, 10) such that the transport bag (4, 10) is designed to be adjustable at least in the longitudinal direction thereof. The transport bag (4, 10) consists of an entirely or partially resilient, in particular unbreakable, flexible material such as textiles, opaque and/or transparent film, woven mesh fabric or the like. Furthermore, the depth and width of the transport bag (10) can be adapted to the article (7) or to the contents by means of transverse straps (2b) or the like.
It is proposed that a weapon (11) or an object be introduced into a closed bag (1) (transportation bag) which completely surrounds the weapon (11) or the object, and then to suspend said bag (1) next to a vehicle seat (12), for example, such that said bag (1) can be kept taut by means of clips, holders, belts etc. (3) or even prestressed and can be preferably lashed in the vehicle (10). The bag (1) itself is distinguished by the fact that the shape is largely matched to the gun (11) and/or the object in order to reduce the movement play of the weapon (11) or object in the bag (1) and therefore to prevent damage. The material of the bag (1) is itself indestructible. The use of textiles, non transparent or transparent films and also meshes etc. is also possible. It has proven preferable if the bag (1) has a cover (2) which can be folded open and which either closes the bag (1) completely or at least part (5) thereof by being provided with touch and close fasteners or other closures (9). This cover (2) is intended to permit the weapon (11) and/or other parts or objects located in the bag (1) to be removed even in what is referred to as the hanging state in the vehicle (10).
B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
The invention relates to a vehicle seat, having a backrest (2), a seat base (3) and a four-point seat belt system (4; 4') comprising two shoulder belts (5, 6), which at the respective upper ends thereof have an upper fixing point (8, 9) in the region of the backrest (2) and which at the respective lower ends thereof in the region of the seat base (3) of the vehicle seat (1; 1') have a lower fixing point (10, 11). In order to prevent the pelvis of the vehicle occupant from sliding through in the event of a vehicle accident when using a four-point seat belt system (4; 4'), according to the invention the four-point seat belt system (4; 4') is provided with a lap belt (7; 7'), which connects the two shoulder belts (5, 6) to each other via corresponding guide devices (12, 13) in the region of the lower fixing points (10, 11).
The invention relates to an attaching device, particularly for sandwich boards (7), such as of a protective module, comprising an elongated hole insert (1) that can be glued in place, exposing an elongated hole opening (5) in the board (7).
F16B 5/01 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening elements specially adapted for honeycomb panels
F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
The invention relates to a pneumatic launching device for firing a projectile (2) from a launching tube (3) that is connected to a pressure tank (4), wherein a locking unit (7) for fixing the position of each projectile (2) to be fired is arranged on the launching tube (3). In order by means of such a device to be able to set very accurate, reproducible exit speeds of the projectile (2), according to the invention the rear region of the launching tube (3) is connected directly to the pressure tank (4), without the interposition of a control valve. At the same time, the locking unit (7) for fixing the position of the projectile (2) comprises at least one radially slidable fixing element (8), which can be actuated from a first position, in which the projectile (2) remains fixed in position until a predetermined gas pressure has been reached in the launching tube (3), into a second position, in which the projectile (2) releases the fixing element (8), so that the projectile (2) is pushed out of the launching tube (3) by the gas pressure of the gas provided by the pressure tank (4).
The invention relates to a safety workbench (1), in particular for the investigation of atomic, biological and/or chemical warfare agents, which is provided with at least one housing (3), comprising a front wall (5), a rear wall (6), two side walls (7, 8) and also a ceiling (9) and a floor (10), the front wall (5) of which is provided at least in a partial region with a front window (11) and in an operating region (12) with glove ports (13, 14). To disclose a safety workbench (1) that can be used in particular in vehicles and the weight of which is much less than the weight of comparable known safety workbenches, the invention proposes using as the material for the walls (5 to 10) a material with a density of between 0.7 and 2.7 g/cm3. The walls (5 to 10) of the housing (3) preferably consist of expanded aluminium. An alternative that may be considered is wood that is sealed with a lacquer or a layer of plastic on its inner surface, facing the interior of the housing (3).
B25J 21/02 - Glove-boxes, i.e. chambers in which manipulations are performed by the human hands in gloves built into the chamber walls; Gloves therefor
81.
PROTECTION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR AGAINST BOMBLETS OR HOLLOW CHARGES FROM ABOVE
The invention relates to a protection system (3) for a vehicle/object (1), in particular against approaching bomblets, in the form of a one-part or multi-part structure (5) made of a net-like woven fabric - a woven-fabric mat (6), which can unfold if a threat has been sensed, wherein the structure (5) is connected to the highest elevation of the vehicle/object (1) by means of a connection (2). A transport collar ensures the connection (2). Hose constructions (8) and/or elastic rods, by means of which the unfolding of the structure (5) is achieved, are incorporated in the structure (5). The sensing of a threat can be performed by a Doppler radar.
The invention relates to a catching device (5) and a catching receptacle (3) cooperating therewith, to be attached laterally to a weapon station (1), for example. In a preferred embodiment, the catching receptacle (3) is arranged separately and either adjacent to or behind the weapon station (1). After firing, the empty shell and/or the belt links and/or the connector elements (8) are guided toward the lateral catching device and from there into the catching receptacle (3). Due to the special design of the catching device, the guidance is preferably done by sliding the parts (8) along the rear wall (5.3) of the device (5).
The invention relates to a catching device (5) and a collecting receptacle (3) cooperating therewith, to be attached laterally to a weapon station (1), for example. In a preferred embodiment, the collecting receptacle (3) is arranged separately and either adjacent to or behind the weapon station (1). After firing, the empty shell and/or the belt links and/or connector elements (8) are guided toward the lateral catching device and from there into the collecting receptacle (3). Due to the special design of the catching device, the guidance is preferably done by sliding the parts (8) along the rear wall (5.3) of the device (5).
The invention relates to a protective system (11) to protect a vehicle (10) or an object from bullets, wherein the protective system (1) consists of a protective curtain (2, 24) having a plurality, but at least two layers (2, 3, 4, 21, 22, 23) made of high-strength woven fabric or the like. In a so-called open variant, the adjustment of the defined distance to the vehicle (10) can be made by integrating one or more additional U-shaped rods (7). If the protective system (1) is located in a box (20), the defined distances of the curtain layers (21, 22, 23) are taken into account during prefabrication.
The invention relates to a protective device (1) for a mobile or stationary vehicle or object against projectiles, ammunition, and other bullets, in particular against multi-slug projectiles, comprising a housing (2), in which one or more plates (5) are mounted, preferably loosely arranged in a frame (7), so that, when the projectile strikes the plate (5), said plate can be detached from the frame (7). When the first fragment strikes a protective plate (5) of the protective device (1), said protective plate is torn from the support thereof and becomes deformed. This withdraws speed from the fragment by accelerating the plate (5). Puncture of the plate (5) is prevented by the elastic support of the frame (7). Thus, the next fragment strikes the first one, and a collision of the two fragments occurs. Step by step, energy is thus withdrawn from the individual fragments.
The invention relates to a device (10) for the safe opening, in particular during an emergency opening, of a hatch cover (2) on a fighting vehicle, which hatch cover is connected to a drive device (11) and an intermediate wheel (5), wherein the intermediate wheel (5) is carried in the device and is functionally connected to the drive device (11) and is normally engaged with an intermediate gearing (1). The device (10) additionally has a release bearing (4) that releases the intermediate wheel (5) from the intermediate gearing (1) and thus the drive device (11) from the intermediate gearing (1) upon intervention with a tool from the outside.
The invention relates to a protection module (2), consisting of ceramic tiles (1) applied to at least one carrier (4), wherein the ceramic tiles (1) and the carrier(s) (4) are tightly enclosed by a shrink film (3). Compressive stress is thus produced in a layer of ceramic tiles (1) by means of the enclosing shrink film (3) when said shrink film shrinks after heat is applied.
The invention relates to a protective device (1), consisting of material strips (1, 2, 3, 4) made of at least two different materials (A, B, C), wherein the thickness (t) of the strips (1, 2, 3, 4) is considerably larger than the height (h) and the height (h) of the strips (1, 2, 3, 4) is at least half as large as the caliber of the explosively formed projectile and both materials have considerably different strengths. The alignment of said sandwich composition (1) is such that the material layers arranged on top of each other face the impact direction. Thus, a projectile designed in the direction of the protective structure shears off and no longer slide through the protection in a straight manner.
The invention relates to a door lock (1) on an object, comprising an operating lever (3), the operating lever (3) having an inner and an outer area (3.1, 3.2), which together form a structural unit by means of a hollow shaft (4). The door lock (1) is characterized in that an integrated security mechanism is incorporated as an additional lock (2), which is formed predominantly by a hollow shaft (6) rigidly attached to the trough, a locking piece (7), and an operating lever (8). The hollow shaft (4) of the door lock (1) is guided through the hollow shaft (6) of the additional lock (2). The operating lever (8) of the additional lock (2) has a control groove (9) on the circumference, in which control groove the locking piece (7) is guided to block the door lock (1). With regard to emergency opening, an emergency opener (10) is incorporated in the operating lever (8) of the additional lock (2). In the simplest form, said emergency opener can be a hexagon.
The invention relates to a hose connector (100, 100'), comprising a hose (1, 1') and a fitting (2, 2') with a tubular end (3, 3'), the end region (6, 6') of the hose (1, 1') being slipped onto the tubular end (3, 3') of the fitting (2, 2'). In order to achieve the situation in which, when the end region (6, 6') of the hose (1, 1') is heated, the unintended detachment of the hose (1, 1') from the associated fitting (2, 2') is avoided as reliably as possible, the invention proposes to connect the end region (6, 6') of the hose (1, 1') and the tubular end (3, 3') of the fitting (2, 2') to each other via a form-fitting connection and, if necessary, in addition to the form-fitting connection, to secure the parts by means of a clamped connection.
F16L 11/12 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting
F16L 33/00 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses
F16L 33/04 - Hose-clips tightened by tangentially-arranged threaded pin and nut
91.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SOIL LOAD CAPACITY
The invention relates to a device and to a method for determining the soil load capacity having a moving vehicle (1), having or not having an automotive drive and means (2) of locomotion, such as wheels or chains or the like. To this end, a type of weighted wheel (3) is integrated and interacts with sensors (7, 8) such that a segment (9) of a subsoil (20) in front of the weighted wheel (3) can be scanned, and the same segment (9) can be scanned again after having been driven over by the weighted wheel (3). An image of the distance to the subsoil (20) in front of the weighted wheel (3) is captured by the first sensor (7). The geometry of the trace can be measured for extent and depth in the distance image. When driving, the weighted wheel (3) generates a trace in the subsoil (20), said trace being scanned by a rear scanner (8) after the weighted wheel (3). The image data from both scanners (7, 8) are then compared in an analysis unit.
The invention relates to a seat (1), comprising a framework (2) that can be fastened rigidly by means of belts or crash elements at the top, to a roof, and by way of belts (4) at the bottom, to a floor (11) in accordance with the anticipated mine load, for receiving a conventional seat (5) that has dedicated adjustment options and/or functional actuators.
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
The invention relates to an air start unit (1) for starting jet engines in aircraft and other flying devices, comprising a compressor (2) for generating compressed air, and an electricity supply device (3) for operating the compressor (2). In order to significantly keep the environmental impact of the air start unit (1) at the respective airport significantly lower than with other known comparable air start units, according to the invention, a fuel cell is used as an electricity supply device (3).
The invention relates to a weapon system (1), comprising a carrier vehicle (2) and a preferably vehicle dependent mortar (5), wherein the carrier vehicle (2) has a crew space (3) and a weaponry space (4) to house the mortar (5) and the mortar (5) may be charged in an index position before the mouth (8) of the barrel (7) with mortar grenades (9), with several sheddable propellant modules (11) on the tail shaft (10) thereof. According to the invention, a weapon system (1) can be described which avoids manual loading of the barrel (7) of the mortar (5) with mortar grenades (9), wherein an automatic loader (12) is arranged in a weapon space (4) preferably separated from the crew space (3) by means of a separating wall (6), which transports the mortar grenade (9), from a magazine (13, 14) in the weapon space (4), into the index position of the barrel (7) before the mouth (8) of the barrel (7) and then axially inserts the same into the mouth (8) of the barrel (7), wherein an automatic shedding device (15) is arranged in the weapon space (4), which automatically removes the unnecessary propellant modules (11) from the tail shaft (10) of the mortar grenade (9) after fixing the target parameters and before insertion of the mortar grenade (9) into the barrel (7).
The invention embodies the turret (10) as a protected cell (1) with its own protective plates (7) and then provides this with an additional casing of protective plates (9) so that both together implement a modular protective construction with different levels of protection. Outside the protected cell (1), assemblies (2) can be arranged that do not need to be within the direct reach of the operator. This can be in addition to the ammunition, the electronics for the ammunition feed, and also the electronics of the turret control or the like. These assemblies (2) are again encased by a lattice structure (8) that serves as an accommodation possibility for other protective elements (9) that form the outer skin of the turret (10).
The invention relates to a propellant charge protective container (10; 10') for protecting propellant charge bodies (7) disposed on the empennage shaft (3) of a mortar grenade (1) from damage and environmental influences, wherein the propellant charge bodies (7) may each have a central opening (8) and a radial slot (9) transitioning into the central opening (8) for placing the propellant charge bodies (7) on top of the shaft (3) of the grenade (1). In order to allow the propellant charge protective container (10; 10') to be removable from the propellant charge bodies (7) before loading a mortar grenade (1) equipped with a propellant charge protective container (10; 10') into a respective weapon within the shortest possible time frame, the patent application proposes that the propellant charge protective container (10; 10') have a protective sheathing (11; 11 ') comprising the propellant charge bodies (7) and a closure (12) that is connected to the protective sheathing (11; 11 ') and can be disposed in the region of the radial slots (9) of the propellant charge bodies (7). The closure (12) has a first closure part (16) that comprises a central region (17) bridging the radial slots (9) of the propellant charge bodies (7), said region extending in the circumferential direction with the radial slots (9) such that the propellant charge bodies (7) within the propellant charge protective container (10; 10') have a predefined position. Furthermore, at least one handle piece (23; 23') is attached to the first closure part (16), by means of which the first closure part (16) may be pulled toward the exterior for opening the propellant charge protective container (10; 10') and removing the propellant charge protective container (10; 10').
F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
F42B 5/38 - Separately-loaded propellant charges, e.g. cartridge bags
F42B 30/12 - Mortar projectiles with provision for additional propulsive charges; with provision for varying the length
F42B 39/00 - Packaging or storage of ammunition or explosive charges; Safety features thereof; Cartridge belts; Cartridge bags
97.
ADAPTER DEVICE THAT CAN BE CONNECTED TO A DEVICE FOR CLEARING MINES
The invention relates to an adapter device (2) that can be connected to a device for clearing mines (3) for converting a carrier vehicle (1) provided with a dozer blade unit on the prow side into a vehicle for clearing mines, wherein on the prow end of the carrier vehicle (1) at least one hydraulic cylinder (4) for pivoting the dozer blade unit up and down is arranged. In order to achieve that the adapter device (2) can be easily connected to the carrier vehicle (1) in close proximity of the prow end thereof, the invention proposes to leave the hydraulic cylinders (4) required for the dozer blade unit on the carrier vehicle (1) after removal of the dozer blade and the dozer blade arms and to utilize them for fastening purposes and for the execution of pivoting movements of the adapter device (2) and thus of the device for clearing mines (3) fastened to the adapter device (2).
According to the invention, the turret (10) is configured as a protective cell (1) having dedicated protective plates (7) and said plates are then provided with an additional protective plate casing (9) such that both together achieve a modular protective assembly having different protection classes. Components (2), which do not have to be in direct engagement by the operator, are disposed outside the protective cell (1). In addition to the ammunition, and the electronics for ammunition supply, this can also be the turret control of the like. These components (2) in turn are enclosed by a framework structure (8), which is intended as a possible holding element for additional protective elements (9), which form the outer skin of the turret (10).
According to the invention, a length and force compensation device is produced by integrating working means/means working in a non-linear manner in order to absorb the unbalance produced when aligning a height-adjustable mass about a pivot bearing (3), when using a linear force system (6). Said length and force compensation device can comprise in a simple form, for example, a spring and stationary deflection rollers (4, 5) or similar, in addition to a cable that surrounds both the spring and the rollers, preferably a chain (2). Said chain (2) is functionally connected to the pivot bearing (3) on one side and to the spring (6) on the other side.
According to the invention, the entire optical element (2) is lowered during the journey or transport of the vehicle. The lowering of the optical element is carried out by means of at least three spindles (3) or at least one spindle and three guide elements. Said optical element (2) is secured to a plate (4) that can be lowered into a transport position along the guides and then lifted again into the working position. The plate (4) can be blocked in both positions. Pins can also be used for blocking and also for centering the plate (4) in both end positions.
