Crowd control device (1) intended to be installed on a vehicle and capable of adopting a deployed position and a transport position, the device (1) comprising: - a grille (16), - a grille (16) support (2), - a first, upper length-adjustable means (6) connecting the support (2) to the grille (16), - a second, lower length-adjustable means (10) connecting the support (2) to the grille (16), - a supporting bar (8) connecting the support (2) to the grille (16). The supporting bar (8), the first, upper length-adjustable means (6) and the second, lower length-adjustable means (10) are mounted pivotably on the support (2) and are arranged to allow the device (1) to go from the deployed position to the transport position and from the transport position to the deployed position.
The invention relates to a large-calibre firearm comprising a breech assembly (4) comprising a breech block (5) rigidly connected to a firearm barrel (3), a breech support (6) movable in axial translation relative to the breech block (5) and coupled to a breech head (7), characterised in that the breech assembly (4) further comprises a plurality of loading chambers (8) intended to receive ammunition, a mechanism (9) for moving the chambers (8), configured to support the chambers (8) and successively place one of the chambers (8) in a firing position, that is to say between the breech block (5) and the breech head (7) and in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel (3), and at least one other chamber (8) in a supply position, in which the at least one chamber (8) is able to receive ammunition via its rear end (8b), and a locking mechanism (10) configured to move the breech head (7) and the chamber (8) placed in the firing position between an unlocked position and a locked position, in which the chamber (8) is closed off at its rear end (8b) by the breech head (7) and opens out at its front end (8a) into the firearm barrel (3).
The invention relates to a device (1) for pneumatic launching of a drone (2), comprising a launch tube (3), a pressurization chamber (6) situated at the rear of the tube (3) and provided with a passage opening (63) leading into the tube (3), and means (7) for temporarily closing the passage opening (63). According to the invention, the temporary closing means (7) are arranged to change from a closed configuration to an open configuration instantaneously under the action of the gas pressure inside the chamber (6), after the latter has reached a trigger pressure, and the cross section of the passage opening (63) is sufficiently large that, instantaneously with the change to the open configuration, the gas pressure prevailing in the chamber (6) and the space located behind the drone (2), then in communication with each other, is the desired launching pressure for the drone (2).
The invention relates to a device (1) for launching a drone (2) using spring thrust, in which the means (7) that control the unlocking of an ejection assembly (5) from its armed position comprise a release housing (34) containing a release chamber (71), at least one release element (70) which, with said housing (37), delimits said chamber (71) and is able to move, under the action of the pressure of a gas introduced into said chamber (71), from a position of rest to a release position in which the at least one release element (70) unlocks the ejection assembly (5), and return means (74) for returning the at least one release element (70) to the position of rest. The invention also relates to a method for launching drones using the device and to a tool for implementing this method. Figure to be published with the abstract:
The invention relates to a device (1) for propelling, by means of counterrotating coaxial propellers, a rotary wing aerodyne with vertical take-off and landing. This device comprises a hollow chassis (5) and two propellers each having a blade-carrying ring (6) which carries the blades at a fixed pitch. Drive means (14) make it possible to rotate each propeller about its axis of rotation, and inclination control means (24) make it possible to incline said propellers about the roll axis and the pitch axis, and comprise two pairs of control rods (26) which can be translated in parallel with the yaw axis in both directions by two control devices (27) such that one end of each rod (26) is able to bear against a blade-carrying ring (6) so as to tilt said ring about the roll axis or the pitch axis.
A weapon system includes a recoiling mass and a cradle, the recoiling mass including a weapon barrel and a breech ring and translating relative to the cradle during firing, and a guide device being provided for guiding this recoil movement of the recoiling mass. This weapon system is characterized in that the guide device includes at least one member of an elastic link, the body of which is secured to the recoiling mass and includes a prismatic external profile cooperating with a complementary rail secured to the cradle.
An automatic reloading device for a weapon fed by two ammunition magazines includes first and second ammunition conveyors, each movable in phase opposition between a position for collecting a piece of ammunition from a magazine and a position for reloading the weapon. The automatic reloading device includes a single actuator, able to output an alternating motion, and movement devices for transmitting the alternating motion to the first and second ammunition conveyors and converting it into movements of the first and second ammunition conveyors for an alternating feeding of the weapon. A weapon system can include such an automatic reloading device.
A weapon system includes a recoiling mass and a cradle, the recoiling mass including a weapon barrel and a breech ring and translating relative to the cradle during firing, and a guide device being provided for guiding this recoil movement of the recoiling mass. This weapon system is characterized in that the guide device includes at least one bar that is secured to the cradle and extends to the rear of the weapon system, the bar cooperating with at least one rail carried by the breech ring. The breech ring is connected to the cradle by two pairs of hydraulic or pneumatic recoil brakes, each rail being arranged between two brakes of the same pair, the body of each brake being secured to the breech ring.
A launching device comprising at least two tubes intended to receive an ammunition round and each secured to a mount, the mounts being carried by a base, each tube being orientable in elevation and in bearing by motors, a first motor ensuring the pointing in bearing of the two tubes simultaneously and a second motor ensuring the pointing in elevation of the two tubes simultaneously. The bearing pointing axes of the two tubes are parallel to each other and each mount includes a sleeve carrying the tube, the sleeve of each mount being mounted so as to pivot in elevation relative to a fork, the fork being itself mounted so as to pivot in bearing relative to the base.
The invention relates to a support device (1) for cables (300) of a telescopic antenna (200), comprising an arm (10) with two sections (10a, 10b) articulated by a hinge (2). A first end of the arm (1a) is secured by a first pivot connection (3a) to a fixed support receiving the foot (200a) of the antenna, and a second end (1b) of the arm (10) is secured to a head (200b) of the antenna (200) by a second pivot connection (3b), so that the deployment of the antenna (200) unfolds the arm (10) and the retraction of the antenna (200) folds the arm. Each section (10a, 10b) of the arm (10) has a trough (11) containing a cable (300). A means (4) for guiding the cables (300) is located next to the hinge (2) so as to avoid movements of the cable (300), and the arm (10) comprises a means (5) for tensioning the cables (300).
A propulsion device for a rotating blade aerodyne with vertical take-off and landing, comprising a hollow chassis and contra-rotating coaxial rotors with fixed-pitch blades. The means for driving the rotation of each rotor comprise motor means and, for each rotor, a rotating part capable of turning about a yaw axis, located in the central opening of the respective rotor and connected to the latter via a ball joint with finger, the centre of which is the intersection of the prospective rotor disc and the yaw axis and for which the prohibited rotation is that about the axis of rotation of the rotor. Means for controlling the inclination of the rotors about the roll and pitch axes. Aerodyne equipped with the propulsion device.
The subject matter of the invention is a device for loading a shell into the chamber of a weapon, said device comprising a stretcher (2) intended to receive the shell, which stretcher can be moved in order to bring it closer to the chamber (3) of the weapon and position the shell. This loading device is characterised in that the stretcher (2) is slidably mounted on a stretcher support (7) in a positioning direction, the stretcher support being connected to the weapon by a set of load-bearing rods (16a, 16b) forming a deformable parallelogram, allowing the stretcher support to move whilst maintaining the positioning direction parallel to the axis of the barrel of the weapon. The load-bearing rods are driven by a pivoting drive rod (21) connected to a drive means, the drive rod being secured to a load-bearing rod (16b) by an unlockable locking means and being connected to the stretcher (2) at one end by means of a sliding pivot link (28, 29).
An aiming method for a weapon system including a weapon secured to a chassis, as well as an aiming device implementing such a method. The weapon system includes a computer having in an internal memory a nominal firing profile defined by the extreme elevation and relative bearing aiming instructions that are possible for the weapon, in the reference frame associated with the chassis, when the latter is in a firing position on a horizontal ground. The boundaries of the nominal firing profile are converted so as to determine a transformed firing profile which is delimited by the extreme directions of fire that are possible in the reference frame of the chassis when the latter is in the firing position on the field, and finally the operating firing profile is determined for the aiming, which is defined as the geometric intersection of the nominal firing profile and the transformed firing profile.
A device, and method for using the device, for extracting a large-caliber projectile jammed in a barrel of a weapon including a solid body having a diameter smaller than the caliber of the barrel and intended to be introduced into the barrel at the muzzle of the latter and then released in the barrel in order to impact, by inertia, the jammed projectile. The device is at least two radially expandable locking mechanisms, each able to move between a locked position in which it is applied radially against the inner wall of the barrel and a released position in which it is not applied against the barrel, the passage of the locking mechanisms from one position to the other by an expansion apparatus, the device includes a translation device enabling a first locking mechanism to be translated axially to a second locking mechanism.
The invention relates to a device for distributing air-conditioning air (1) for a turret (102) rotatably mounted with respect to a chassis (101), the device comprising a rotary joint (10) intended for electrically connecting the turret and the chassis and having a stator (10a) and a rotor (10b). The device (1) has a cover (4) forming a box (4) in which the rotor (10b) is housed and which is perforated by at least one air outlet (2). The cover (4) is integral with the rotor (10b) and located at the centre of a first disc (5). A second disc (6), which is pressed against the first disc (5), is integral with the stator (10a) and closes the box (4). This second disc (6) has an air inlet (3) arranged in the vicinity of the stator (10a), the side walls of the cover (4) being located at a distance from the rotor (10b) so that the air inlet (3) of the second disc (6) is always at least partly open into the housing for all angular orientations of the rotor (10b) with respect to the stator (10a).
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
16.
SET OF TOOLS FOR FASTENING A PROTECTION MEANS UNDER A VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED ASSEMBLY METHOD
The invention relates to a set of tools for fastening a protection means (6) intended to be screwed under a vehicle (1). This set of tools is characterised in that it comprises at least four guiding means (10) which are in the form of rods, each having a first threaded end which is intended to be fastened in a tapping (5) of the vehicle, allowing the protection means (6) to be fastened to the vehicle and at least two manoeuvring means each comprising a support means (11) which is intended to be positioned under the protection means (6) and a screw/nut connection (12, 10) which is intended to allow, by rotating the screw or the nut, the support means (11) and the protection means (6) to be progressively raised up to the vehicle (1) in order to allow the protection means (6) to be fastened. The invention also relates to a method for assembling a protection means using such a set of tools.
The invention relates to a battery box (1) for a vehicle, the box comprising an inner space (1a) defined by walls (2a, 2b, 2e) and intended to receive at least one battery, the box comprising at least one removable cover (3) providing access to the inner space (1a) of the box. Said box is characterised in that it comprises at least two connecting lugs (11a, 11b) arranged in the inner space (1a) of the box and rigidly attached to the walls of the latter, at least one interface plate (5) which is attached by removable fastening means to the connecting lugs, and at least one first armour plate (4) which is removably attached to the interface plate (5) and which is housed in the inner space (1a) of the box between the cover (3) and the battery or batteries.
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
H01M 50/231 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
H01M 50/233 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
The invention relates to a weapon system (1) comprising a recoiling mass (2) and a cradle (3), wherein the recoiling mass comprises a weapon barrel (2a) and a breech sleeve (2b) and moves in translation during firing relative to the cradle (3) and a guide means is provided for guiding this recoil movement of the recoiling mass (2). This weapon system is characterized in that the guide means comprises at least one bar (5) secured to the cradle (3) and extending rearwards from the weapon system, said bar (5) cooperating with at least one rail borne by the breech sleeve (2b). The breech sleeve (2b) is connected to the cradle (3) by two pairs (6a, 6b) of hydraulic or pneumatic recoil brakes (7), each rail being arranged between two brakes (7) of a same pair, the body of each brake (7) being secured to the cylinder head sleeve (2b).
The invention relates to a weapon system (1) comprising a recoiling mass (2) and a cradle (3), wherein the recoiling mass comprises a weapon barrel (2a) and a breech sleeve (2b) and moves in translation during firing relative to the cradle (3) and a guide means is provided for guiding this recoil movement of the recoiling mass. This weapon system is characterized in that the guide means comprises at least one elastic link member (10) , the body (11) of which is secured to the recoiling mass (2) and comprises a prismatic external profile interacting with a complementary rail secured to the cradle (3).
The invention relates to a device for extracting (1) a large caliber projectile (10) stuck in a tube (20) of an artillery piece (100), the device (1) comprising an unblocking mass (2) with a diameter smaller than the caliber of the tube (20) and designed to be inserted into the tube (20) at the mouth of the tube, then to be released into the tube (20) to collide by inertia with the blocked projectile (10), the mass (2) being secured to an end of a cord (3). This device is characterized in that it comprises a dropping means (4) that can be secured to the mouth of the tube (20), the dropping means (4) comprising a locking and releasing means (6) which, in a locking position, immobilizes the cord (3) so as to hold the mass (2) in the vicinity of the mouth of the tube (20) and which, in a releasing position, allows the cord (3) to be released.
The invention relates to an infrared reflectivity control device comprising at least one cell (1) which forms a housing comprising a top cover (2) that is transparent in the visible range and a bottom plate (3) bearing at least two electrodes (4a, 4b) which can be connected to an electrical generator (5), the housing enclosing a fluid (6) that is transparent in the visible range and which is charged with particles (7). This device is characterised in that: - the top cover (2) and the fluid (6) are transparent in the wavelength range from 2.5 micrometres to 20 micrometres; - the electrodes (4a, 4b) are reflective in the infrared range; - the electrodes (4a, 4b) are asymmetric, a first electrode (4a) having a first surface area and a second electrode (4b) having a second surface area, the first surface area being greater than the second surface area; - the particles (7) are of nanometric particle size and comprise at least one material capable of being electrically charged (non-zero zeta potential).
G02F 1/167 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect by electrophoresis
G02F 1/16761 - Side-by-side arrangement of working electrodes and counter-electrodes
G02F 1/16762 - Electrodes having three or more electrodes per pixel
G02F 1/1677 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. reflectors or illuminating devices
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 19/40 - Correcting position, velocity or attitude
G01S 19/47 - Determining position by combining measurements of signals from the satellite radio beacon positioning system with a supplementary measurement the supplementary measurement being an inertial measurement, e.g. tightly coupled inertial
A gripping device for shells that includes a pair of jaws intended to clamp a shell, each jaw being able to pivot towards a closed position obtained by applying the top end of each jaw to the shell. A locking means links the top ends of the jaws and includes two connecting rods and a central segment linking these connecting rods. The connecting rods are articulated relative to the jaws by a first articulation and by a second articulation to the central segment. A spring links each first articulation to a central point of the segment. A movable stop situated above the locking means is capable of pushing the locking means downwards until it is below an unstable equilibrium position of the locking means.
The invention relates to a launching device (1) comprising at least two tubes (2) intended to receive an ammunition round and each secured to a mount (3), the mounts being supported by a base, each tube being orientable in elevation and directional angle by drive means, a first drive means (5) providing the directional angle aiming of the two tubes simultaneously and a second drive means (6) providing the elevation aiming of the two tubes (2) simultaneously. This device is characterized in that the directional angle aiming axes (7) of the two tubes are parallel to one another and in that each mount (3) comprises a sleeve (8) supporting the tube (2), the sleeve mounted so as to pivot in elevation in relation to a fork (9), the fork (9) itself being mounted so as to pivot in directional angle in relation to the base.
The invention relates to a crane with a telescopic jib and to a method for handling using such a crane. The crane (10) with a telescopic jib (1) comprises a fixed member (2) inside which at least one mobile member (4) slides. It is characterized in that it bears an auxiliary lifting device (5) which comprises a housing (7) fixed to the fixed member (2) of the jib (1) and above a load (20) that is to be lifted, and which contains a first pulley (8) termed deflection pulley (8), the axis of which is transverse to the direction of sliding of the jib (1). The auxiliary lifting device (5) also comprises a sling (6), fixed by one end to an attachment point (15) located at one end of the mobile member (4), and fixed by its other end to the load (20) that is to be lifted. The sling (6) thus passes over the deflection pulley (8) so that the sliding of the mobile member (4) brings about, via the sling (6), the vertical lifting or lowering of the load (20).
The invention relates to a logistics container (1) intended to be fitted with at least one protection means, such as a weapon system (6). The container comprises at least one support (5) intended to support the protection means (6), which support (5) is secured to a first face (2a) of at least one movable panel (2) of the container (1). The container is characterised in that the movable panel (2) is able to revolve about a revolving axis (9) between a first position, called stowed position, and a second position, called service position, the movable panel (2) exposing, in its service position, its first face (2a) to the outside, which allows the protection means (6) to be placed so that it is projecting out of the container (1) in a position that is suitable for its operation, the movable panel (2), in its stowed position, exposing its second face (2b) to the outside to give the container (1) the appearance of a conventional logistics container (1), said container comprising a revolving means (20) capable of driving the revolving axis (9) over a half-revolution, to cause the movable panel (2) to transition from its stowed position to its service position.
The invention relates to a handling device (1) for a wheel (10) and a method using such a device (1) which comprises a body (2) comprising a lifting interface (3) in the upper part (2a) thereof that is designed to be connected to a lifting means (104). The body (2) comprises, on a first side, a wheel interface (4) designed to be secured to a wheel (10) to be manipulated, and, on a second side opposite the first, an interface referred to as a counterweight interface (7) on which a counterweight (8) is secured. The lifting interface (3) is positioned such that, when a wheel (10) is fixed to the device (1), the center of gravity (Md) of the assembly formed by the device (1) and the wheel (10) is located substantially vertical to the lifting interface (3), thus positioning the axis (6) of the wheel horizontally.
The invention relates to a protection device (1) and a vehicle (100) equipped with such a protection device. The device protects a space separating a rotating apparatus (200) and a base (100) relative to which the apparatus (200) is intended to rotate. The device (1) comprises a plurality of flexible tongues (10) intended to be attached to the base (100) and has a length L ranging between the height of half the space (H) and the height of the space (H), the tongues (10) being intended to be distributed over an area of the base (100) around the apparatus (200), the area extending below the apparatus (100) in the space (H).
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; cannons; Mortars being firearms; Ballistic missiles; Machine guns; vehicle-mounted weapons in the nature of firearms; projectile or device launching equipment in the nature of devices for launching projectiles; Firearm kits comprised of machine gun turrets and machine guns; system for dispersing masking or decoy ammunition in the nature of anti-aircraft guns; System for protecting a terrestrial, naval, or aerial platform comprised primarily of anti-aircraft guns and also consisting of metal rocket launching platforms; masking ammunition; decoy ammunition; Explosives in the nature of shaped propelling charges for use in the military field; training ammunition; Cartridges with projectiles in the nature of machine gun cartridges; rifles; revolvers; pistols; guns; pyrotechnic devices for demining or destructing ammunition in the nature of detonation devices for destroying ammunition; Medium-calibre weapons in the nature of shotguns and parts therefore; gun carriages; Remote-controlled gun carriages; remote-operated gun carriages; Naval turrets, in the nature of machine gun turrets mounted on a vessel and equipped with a machine gun, sold as a unit; gun carriages for navy; remote-controlled naval armored turrets; remote-operated naval armored turrets; airborne pods for a cannon in the nature of airborne nacelle adapted for cannons; Explosive cartridges; bombs; rockets; torpedoes; grenades; Artillery shells; guided artillery shells; firing system comprised of cannons without recoil for firing projectiles or rockets; Arming device for ammunition in the nature of fuses for explosives; Fuses for explosives; squibs; detonators; igniters for pyrotechnic products; primers for explosives; pyromechanisms, namely, military and civil pyrotechnic articles specifically pyrotechnics; pyrotechnic gas generators; Pyrotechnic components namely, primary explosives and secondary explosives; pyrotechnic actuators; pyrotechnic cylinders; training arrows in the nature of ammunition designed to penetrate vehicle armour using a flechette-like, high-sectional density projectile, using kinetic energy to penetrate the target Repair, maintenance and upgrade services for military and civil hydraulic and mechanical equipment, namely weapons, projectiles, devices for launching projectiles, cannons, vehicles, naval turrets, pyromechanisms, in the ammunition field; retrofit of machine-tools in the nature of machinery retrofit and conversion services; installation of hydraulic, mechanical and pyrotechnic equipment namely weapons, projectiles, devices for launching projectiles, cannons, vehicles, naval turrets, pyromechanisms in the ammunition field for military and civil systems; installation of electrical and electronic equipment specifically parts of weapons, projectiles, devices for launching weapons rockets, cannons, vehicles, naval turrets, pyromechanisms, in the ammunition field for military and civil systems and materials; repair, maintenance and upgrade services for pyrotechnic, computing, electrical and electronic equipment for military and civil systems and materials; ammunition monitoring services, namely, ammunition repair and maintenance Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing, in the field of military by engineers; engineering works for studying and designing pyrotechnic systems and products, and ammunition in the nature of engineering design services; engineering works for studying and designing systems and equipment specifically pyromechanisms in the nature of engineering design services; Design, elaborating, development, and updating of computer software; Computer programming; Computer software consulting; technical and/or logistics documentary database elaboration in the nature of programming, searching and development; Engineering services namely engineering in the field of computers; documentary engineering services, namely, services for creating and elaborating documentation and documentary systems in the nature of software engineering services; engineering works for studying and designing electrical, electronic or pyrotechnic systems in the nature of engineering design services; engineering works related to tools and repair in the nature of engineering design services; engineering works for studying and designing systems and equipment in the nature of engineering design services
30.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CALIBRATING AN INERTIAL UNIT
The invention relates to a seat (1) which comprises a backrest (2) designed to be rigidly connected to a vehicle at an upper end by means of at least one hook and which comprises a seat portion (3) pivoting between a horizontal unfolded position and a vertical folded position. The backrest (2) comprises at least two panels (2a, 2b), including a top panel (2a) and a bottom panel (2b), which are designed to support the back of an occupant. The panels (2a, 2b) are interconnected by a textile strip (2c) and one of the panels (2a) is rigidly connected to the textile strip (2c) by a hook-and-loop fastening (15) such that the distance between the panels (2a, 2b) and therefore the height of the backrest (2) can be adjusted and, moreover, the panels (2a, 2b) can be folded.
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
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 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
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
32.
Ammunition box and ammunition magazine intended to receive such a box
An ammunition box that is intended to equip a magazine of a gun turret. The box is substantially parallelepipedic and comprises a pivoting handle formed by two arms that are articulated on the side walls and are connected by a grip allowing the extraction and transportation of the box. The handle comprises a protuberance disposed in the vicinity of at least one of the articulated arms and in the vicinity of its pivot pin on the walls, which protuberance is intended to engage with at least one guide groove provided on the magazine of the turret. A further aim of the invention is a magazine capable of receiving such a box.
The invention relates to a device (1) for locking a weapon barrel with respect to a wall, the device comprising a receiving chute (8) which can be secured to the wall and intended to receive the weapon barrel and a holding arm (12) which is intended for holding the barrel resting against the chute (8). This device is characterised in that the chute (8) is rigidly connected to a piston (4) mounted so as to slide relative to a housing (2), the piston (4) sliding in a first direction (D1), and pivoting the holding arm (12) relative to the housing (2) between an open position and a closed position in which it holds the tube, the piston being able to be immobilised in a depressed position by a locking means (15).
A device for deflecting links intended to equip a turret equipped with a weapon with a dual-feed for ammunition belts formed by links. This device is characterized in that it includes a deflector flap that is intended to be disposed between two orifices for ejecting links out of the turret, which flap is intended to be connected to the weapon by a fixing means including a ball joint connection disposed towards the front of the weapon, and a horizontal slide connection disposed towards the rear of the weapon. Also, a turret equipped with such a deflector.
The invention relates to a deflector (1) and a weapon provided with such a deflector as well as to a case head deflection method such that the deflector is intended to be provided on a weapon (100) at a case head ejection opening (103) adjacent to a slide (101) of the weapon (100), the deflector (1) comprising a panel (2) intended to be attached at one of its edges to the weapon (100), the deflector (1) being characterised in that the panel (2) is attached to the weapon (100) by a hinge (3) and in that it comprises an actuator (4) capable of pivoting the panel (2) between a deflection position in which the deflector (1) is positioned on the ejection trajectory of a case head in order to deflect same and a folded position in which the panel (2) is placed near the slide (101).
The invention relates to a propulsion device (1) for a rotating blade aerodyne with vertical take-off and landing, comprising a hollow chassis (4) and contra-rotating coaxial rotors (2, 3) with fixed-pitch blades (22, 32). The means for driving the rotation of each rotor (2, 3) comprise motor means and, for each rotor (2, 3), a rotating part capable of turning about a yaw axis (A1), located in the central opening of the respective rotor (2, 3) and connected to the latter via a ball joint with finger, the centre of which is the intersection of the prospective rotor disc and the yaw axis (A1) and for which the prohibited rotation is that about the axis of rotation of the rotor (2, 3). Means (6) for controlling the inclination of the rotors (2, 3) about the roll (A2) and pitch (A3) axes. Aerodyne equipped with the propulsion device (1).
B64C 27/52 - Tilting of rotor bodily relative to fuselage
B64C 27/80 - Mechanisms for controlling blade adjustment or movement relative to rotor head, e.g. lag-lead movement for differential adjustment of blade pitch between two or more lifting rotors
B64C 27/605 - Transmitting means, e.g. interrelated with initiating means or means acting on blades mechanical including swash plate, spider or cam mechanisms
37.
ROTATING BLADE AERODYNE PROPULSION DEVICE WITH VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING, AND AERODYNE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH PROPULSION DEVICE
The invention relates to a propulsion device (1) for a rotating blade aerodyne with vertical take-off and landing, comprising a hollow chassis (4) and contra-rotating coaxial rotors (2, 3) with fixed-pitch blades (22, 32). The means for driving the rotation of each rotor (2, 3) comprise motor means and, for each rotor (2, 3), a rotating part capable of turning about a yaw axis (A1), located in the central opening of the respective rotor (2, 3) and connected to the latter via a ball joint with finger, the centre of which is the intersection of the prospective rotor disc and the yaw axis (A1) and for which the prohibited rotation is that about the axis of rotation of the rotor (2, 3). Means (6) for controlling the inclination of the rotors (2, 3) about the roll (A2) and pitch (A3) axes. Aerodyne equipped with the propulsion device (1).
B64C 27/80 - Mechanisms for controlling blade adjustment or movement relative to rotor head, e.g. lag-lead movement for differential adjustment of blade pitch between two or more lifting rotors
B64C 27/52 - Tilting of rotor bodily relative to fuselage
B64C 27/605 - Transmitting means, e.g. interrelated with initiating means or means acting on blades mechanical including swash plate, spider or cam mechanisms
B64C 29/00 - Aircraft capable of landing or taking-off vertically, e.g. vertical take-off and landing [VTOL] aircraft
38.
Housing intended to be arranged on a vehicle and weapon system comprising such a housing
A housing intended to be arranged on a vehicle, in particular a military vehicle, and having a substantially parallelepiped shape including a front wall and a rear wall that each includes at least one bore for allowing air to flow inside the housing. At least one of the front or rear walls carries a plate, arranged outside the housing and at a distance from said wall, the housing further including at least one first slot allowing air to pass between the plate and the wall in question, and at least one second slot constituted by the gap between a lateral edge of the plate and said wall. The invention also concerns a weapon system including at least one missile launcher arranged in such a housing.
The invention relates to an ammunition conveyor (104) incorporating a wedging device (1) and to a turret comprising such a conveyor with a cradle (2) intended to contain an ammunition (200), immobilising it with wedges (3) distributed around it. The wedges (3) can slide radially between a position engaged in the cradle (2) and a position disengaged from the cradle (2) against the action of a resilient means (4) bringing the wedges (3) into the engaged position. Each wedge (3) can be locked in the engaged position by the action of at least one cam (8) rigidly attached to the conveyor (104) and having an inclined surface (6) cooperating with at least one inclined plane (5) borne by the wedge (3). The inclined surfaces (6) and planes (5) are disposed such that a translation of the cam (8) controlled by an actuator (10) causes a radial translation of the wedge (3). Each wedge (3) is thus squeezed between the cam (8) and the ammunition (200) and ensures the immobilisation of the ammunition (200) with respect to the cradle (2).
A cap that is intended to obturate a duct for ejecting cartridges of a turret. This cap includes a circular base that is intended to allow it to be fastened to the duct, and a body shell having a spherical dome profile including a concave face and a convex face, the body shell being divided into at least four sectors by radial slits that are regularly distributed angularly, the sectors being contiguous pairwise. Another subject of the invention is a turret including a duct for ejecting cartridges equipped with such a cap.
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
F41A 9/54 - Cartridge guides, stops or positioners, e.g. for cartridge extraction
F41A 9/60 - Empty-cartridge-case or belt-link collectors or catchers
F41A 15/00 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun
F41A 35/02 - Dust- or weather-protection caps or covers
41.
LARGE-CALIBRE WEAPON MOUNT AND LOCK FOR SUCH A MOUNT
The invention relates to a lock (1) for a large-calibre weapon mount and a mount comprising such a lock (1) which (1) comprises a bolt (3) and a striker (4) in addition to a damping stop (5) situated in the vicinity of the striker (4), the bolt (3) being able to be moved by a first actuator (9) between a first position, in which it is situated in an opening (6) of the striker (4), a second position, in which it is outside the striker (4) and can interfere with a damping means (7), and a third position in which the bolt (3) is positioned at a distance from the striker (4). The lock (1) comprises a second actuator (10) which, when the bolt (3) allows the damping means (5) to be moved between a position allowing the bolt (3) to be aligned with the opening (6) of the striker (4) and a position in which the damping means (5) is able to travel in order to prevent the bolt (3) from rising beyond an angular position aligning the bolt (3) with the opening (6) of the striker (4).
The invention relates to a locking device (1) for a telescopic tow bar (2). The device (1) comprises a first locking part (5) carried by the rod (4) and a second locking part (6) carried by the tube (3), the first and second locking parts (5, 6) being able to cooperate with each other, by means of tongues (51, 610), to prevent any relative movement in axial translation between the tube (3) and the rod (4) when the latter is in a maximum extension position outside the tube (3). The passage between the locked position and the unlocked position is obtained by rotation of the second locking part (6). The invention also relates to a telescopic tow bar (2) comprising such a locking device (1).
B60D 1/155 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube comprising telescopic or foldable parts
B60D 1/167 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of articulated or rigidly assembled bars or tubes forming a V-, Y- or U-shaped draw gear
43.
WEAPON ASSEMBLY AND TURRET COMPRISING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a weapon assembly (1) and a turret (100) comprising such an assembly, said assembly comprising an oscillating mass which pivots in elevation relative to a mount (3) and thus comprises journals (2) intended to interface with a turret (100). The oscillating mass incorporates a recoiling mass which translates relative to the journals (2) during firing. The weapon assembly (1) is such that the journals (2) are located behind the centre of gravity of the recoiling mass and a counterweight (7) is intended to longitudinally counterbalance the weight of the recoiling mass (5) at rest so as to place the centre of gravity of the oscillating mass (10) at the journals (2). Said weapon assembly is characterised in that at least one journal (2) is rigidly connected to a first end of an arm (6) which is therefore rigidly connected to the oscillating mass, the arm (6) comprising the counterweight (7) at the second end thereof, the counterweight (7) comprising at least one ballistic armour plate (7a) and/or at least one functional means consisting of a sight (7b) and/or a secondary weapon (7e).
The invention relates to an automated ammunition magazine (1) and a turret comprising such a magazine. The magazine comprises a first belt conveyor (2) which is referred to as an internal conveyor for rounds of ammunition (200) parallel to one other and a second belt conveyor (3) which is referred to as an external conveyor and is arranged in an endless rotary loop which surrounds the first belt conveyor (2). The rounds of ammunition (200) are parallel to each other. Each belt conveyor (2, 3) is capable of moving the rounds of ammunition (200) so as to consecutively position the longitudinal axis (301, 302) of each ammunition (200) in the same vertical plane. The magazine (1) is characterised in that the rounds of ammunition (200) located in the above-mentioned vertical plane (P), referred to as the loading plane, have converging longitudinal axes.
F41A 9/76 - Magazines having an endless-chain conveyor
F41A 9/45 - Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position the cartridge chamber or the barrel as a whole being tiltable between a loading and a firing position
F41A 9/48 - Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position by gravitational force
F41A 9/04 - Feeding of unbelted ammunition using endless-chain belts carrying a plurality of ammunition
45.
METHOD OF CORRECTING DATA BETWEEN TWO PERIODIC PROCESSES AND AUTOMATED SYSTEM CARRYING OUT SAID PROCESS
ABcorcor) which is used by the consumer process (B) instead of the data item most recently received from the producer process (A). The invention also relates to an automated system carrying out the above process.
The invention relates to a mount for a weapon and to a vehicle having a mount of this kind, the mount being intended for fitting to a manhole (102) of the vehicle and having a fixed ring (2) encircling the manhole (102), wherein the fixed ring (2) concentrically surrounds a mobile ring (3) and the two rings are disposed concentrically and pivot relative to another. The mobile ring (3) has an arm (5) that is securely fastened to the mobile ring (3) by means of a horizontal pivot link (4) at a first end of the arm (5), such that the arm (5) can pivot between a first, folded position and a second, deployed position. The mount is characterized in that the second end of the arm (5) has a fastening means (20) intended to serve as a detachable interface with a weapon (104) when the arm is (5) deployed. In the folded position the arm (5) is contained inside a space defined by the thickness of the rings (2 and 3) and the inside diameter of the mobile ring (3).
An anti-projectile protection device for an attachment means of a member attached to a wall of a structure includes a plate designed to be spaced apart from the attachment means and fixed directly or indirectly to the wall by means of deformable connecting tabs which are secured to the plate and on which engage connecting screws. The heads of the connecting screws are interposed between the plate and the tab in question and holes are created in the plate to allow the connecting screws to be tightened. The connecting tabs include notches such that the heads of the connecting screws can be engaged between the plate and the tab by simple translation of the plate when they are installed in their tapped holes. An inspection hatch also incorporates such a protection device.
The invention relates to a supporting device (1) for a touch screen (100), the screen (100) being capable of being fixedly joined to the device (1) in the region of a vertical foot (2) which is connected to a base (4), which device (1) is characterised in that the base (4) comprises at least two pivoting arms (5) which are arranged on either side of the foot (2), the arms (5) each comprising, in the region of a first end (5a), a horizontal pivot connection which is fixedly joined to the base (4) and at least one pair of wheels (7) in the region of the second end (5b) thereof, the device (1) comprising at least one resilient means which is connected to each arm (5) and which is arranged so as to provide a force which tends to compensate for the weight of the device (1) which is provided with the screen (100), the device (1) comprising a means (16) for blocking the angular displacement of the arms (5) relative to the base (4).
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
49.
Belt ammunition feeding device for dual-feed automatic weapon
A belt ammunition feeding device for a dual-feed automatic weapon includes, for each feeding channel, at least a first rigid chute leading an ammunition belt from a magazine to the weapon, and a second rigid guide chute arranged at each tilting arm, the second chute including an upper mouth arranged opposite the outlet opening of the first rigid chute, the mouth also including a flared part forming a guide funnel and making it possible to cap the outlet opening of the first rigid chute when the tilting arm is in its engaged position with a stationary positioning star.
A jaw pivoting about an axis for clamping the shell, a lower end of the jaw receives the shell to allow closure. The notch intended to interfere with a catch of a cam to retain the jaw in the closed position. The cam is rigidly connected to a pivoting lever which allows the catch to be moved from the path of the notch to allow the jaw to open. The lever is to be pivotally activated through the force of an external component. The device includes a first and second spring each acting on the lever in an opposing manner, the second spring being stiffer than the first spring. The effect of the first spring is to lift the lever. The second spring counters the action of the first spring in order to delay the lifting of the lever and the catch when removing the component.
F41A 9/21 - Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines sliding, e.g. reciprocating in a vertical direction
F41A 9/06 - Feeding of unbelted ammunition using cyclically moving conveyors, i.e. conveyors having ammunition pusher or carrier elements which are emptied or disengaged from the ammunition during the return stroke
F41A 9/87 - Ammunition handling dollies or transfer carts
A method for assisting the location of a target for a first user equipped with an observation device includes an augmented reality observation device associated with a first user reference frame. According to this method, a reference platform associated with a master reference frame is positioned on the terrain, the reference platform is observed from at least one camera worn by the first user, the geometry of the observed platform is compared with a numerical model of same and the orientation and location of the first user reference frame is deduced with respect to the master reference frame. It is then possible to display, on an augmented reality observation device, at least one virtual reticle locating the target.
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G01S 5/16 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and text; Combining figures or text
G01C 21/16 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigated; Dead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
52.
Cannon turret comprising at least one ammunition magazine, and ammunition container for supplying a magazine of said type
A cannon turret including a gun mount supporting a cradle that accommodates a weapon and includes trunnions pivotally mounted in sockets of the gun mount; the turret comprises an ammunition feeding device which includes at least one ammunition magazine located laterally on the cradle, below one of the sockets, and which further includes at least one feeding canal for conducting the ammunition from the magazine to the weapon. The disclosed turret is characterized in that the magazine includes at least one external canister which is secured to the gun mount and inside which at least one ammunition container can be accommodated; the canister has a rear end with an opening, and a closed front end; locking means are provided for blocking the container in relation to the canister. Also, a container that is to be accommodated in a canister of the type.
The subject of the invention is a protective device (1) for a vertically orientable viewfinder. This device comprises a cover (2) surrounding the viewfinder and having a longitudinal window (3) delimited by two lateral edges (3a, 3b) allowing the vertical movement (S) of a line of sight (4) of the viewfinder. The device is characterized in that the cover (2) is spherical and in that it has a flap (8) of spherical profile, complementary to that of the cover, and having an opening (9) for the line of sight (4) to pass through, the flap (8) being truncated by a sector and thus having a straight edge (25) disposed in the vicinity of a lateral edge (3a, 3b) of the window (3) for a median aiming position, the flap closing the window (3) and being able to pivot about the line of sight (4), the flap being moved vertically by aiming means such that the opening (9) follows the vertical positioning of the line of sight (4), the device also having means for driving the flap (8) in rotation during vertical aiming, thereby ensuring that the window (3) is closed by the flap for all vertical aiming positions.
The invention relates to a reloading device (6) and a turret comprising such a device (6), the device comprising a plurality of support tubes (7) intended to hold ammunition (100), said support tubes (7) being rigidly connected to each other and arranged so as to form a cylinder portion, the device (6) comprising a pushing carriage (8) which is translatable along the longitudinal axis (X) of the cylinder portion using a motor means (9), the carriage comprising as many connecting arms as support tubes (7), each arm being guided along a slot in each tube and having a pushing surface capable of sliding into the associated support tube (7), all the pushing surfaces (10) being intended to simultaneously push all the ammunition (100) out of the support tubes (7) towards the chambers of the barrel (3).
The invention relates to a tool (100) intended for connecting an end of a first chained ammunition belt to an end of a second chained ammunition belt, using a piece of connecting ammunition. The tool (100) includes a mounting (3) intended for setting the connecting ammunition radially and longitudinally. A lever (1) hingedly connected to the mounting (3) includes a push member (7) intended for engaging with a link of one end of the first belt and for pushing the link radially relative to the connecting ammunition into a second position in which the link is coaxial with the connecting ammunition. The tool includes a frame (2) rigidly connected to the mounting (3), said frame (2) including first and second adjacent portions (2a, 2b) pivoting relative to one another about an axis (4a) parallel to the hinge (6) of the lever (1) in order to allow easy removal of the tool (100). The frame (2) includes a means (9) for blocking the pivoting of the portions (2a, 2b).
The invention relates to a tool (100) intended for connecting an end of a first chained ammunition belt to an end of a second chained ammunition belt, using a piece of connecting ammunition. The tool (100) includes a mounting (3) intended for setting the connecting ammunition radially and longitudinally. A lever (1) hingedly connected to the mounting (3) includes a push member (7) intended for engaging with a link of one end of the first belt and for pushing the link radially relative to the connecting ammunition into a second position in which the link is coaxial with the connecting ammunition. The tool includes a frame (2) rigidly connected to the mounting (3), said frame (2) including first and second adjacent portions (2a, 2b) pivoting relative to one another about an axis (4a) parallel to the hinge (6) of the lever (1) in order to allow easy removal of the tool (100). The frame (2) includes a means (9) for blocking the pivoting of the portions (2a, 2b).
The subject of the invention is a cooling air intake device for a vehicle, the device comprising a grille (3) comprising louvres (5), the grille closing off a front opening (6) of the vehicle that is intended to provide access to a radiator (7). This device is characterized in that it comprises a tray (10) which extends underneath the radiator (7) and which comprises a lower edge (10a) which bears against an internal face of the grille (3) via a flexible gasket (11). The tray is extended by two lateral walls (14) which are likewise in contact with the grille (3) via the flexible gasket (11). The grille (3) moreover comprises a longitudinal chamber (15) positioned facing the lower edge (10a) of the tray and which communicates with the inside of the tray (10), this chamber having a lower opening (18) connecting it with the outside.
The invention relates to a device (8) for deflecting links intended to equip a turret equipped with a weapon with a dual-feed for ammunition belts formed by links. This device is characterised in that it comprises a deflector flap (9) that is intended to be disposed between two orifices for ejecting links out of the turret, which flap is intended to be connected to the weapon by a fixing means comprising a ball joint connection (12) disposed towards the front of the weapon, and a horizontal slide connection (13) disposed towards the rear of the weapon. The invention also relates to a turret equipped with such a deflector.
The invention relates to a device (8) for deflecting links intended to equip a turret equipped with a weapon with a dual-feed for ammunition belts formed by links. This device is characterised in that it comprises a deflector flap (9) that is intended to be disposed between two orifices for ejecting links out of the turret, which flap is intended to be connected to the weapon by a fixing means comprising a ball joint connection (12) disposed towards the front of the weapon, and a horizontal slide connection (13) disposed towards the rear of the weapon. The invention also relates to a turret equipped with such a deflector.
The aim of the invention is an ammunition box (1) that is intended to equip a magazine of a gun turret. The box (1) is substantially parallelepipedic and comprises a pivoting handle (4) formed by two articulated arms (5a) on the side walls and connected by a grip (6) allowing the extraction and transportation of the box. The box (1) is characterised in that the handle (4) comprises a protuberance (11) disposed in the vicinity of at least one of the articulated arms (5a) and in the vicinity of its pivoting axis (8) on the walls, which protuberance is intended to engage with at least one guide groove provided on the magazine of the turret. A further aim of the invention is a magazine capable of receiving such a box.
The aim of the invention is an ammunition box (1) that is intended to equip a magazine of a gun turret. The box (1) is substantially parallelepipedic and comprises a pivoting handle (4) formed by two articulated arms (5a) on the side walls and connected by a grip (6) allowing the extraction and transportation of the box. The box (1) is characterised in that the handle (4) comprises a protuberance (11) disposed in the vicinity of at least one of the articulated arms (5a) and in the vicinity of its pivoting axis (8) on the walls, which protuberance is intended to engage with at least one guide groove provided on the magazine of the turret. A further aim of the invention is a magazine capable of receiving such a box.
The invention concerns a gripping device (1) for shells (100) that comprises a pair of jaws (10) intended to clamp a shell (100), each jaw (10) being able to pivot towards a closed position obtained by applying the top end of each jaw (10) to the shell (100). A locking means (30) links the top ends (10b) of the jaws (10) and comprises two connecting rods (14) and a central segment (13) linking these connecting rods (14). The connecting rods are articulated relative to the jaws (10) by a first articulation (16) and by a second articulation (61) to the central segment (13). A spring (15) links each first articulation (16) to a central point (13b) of the segment. A movable stop (17) situated above the locking means (30) is capable of pushing the locking means (30) downwards until it is below an unstable equilibrium position of the locking means (30).
The invention relates to a blast deflector (1) and to a military vehicle having such a deflector (1). The deflector (1) has a central panel (2) contiguous with two lateral panels (3) disposed on either side of the central panel (2). The panels (3) can be inclined between a raised position able to divert the blast and a low position in which the panels (2, 3) are substantially horizontal. An actuator (6) connects the central panel (2) to the vehicle and controls the lowering or raising movement of this central panel (2). Each lateral panel (3) has a rod (7) on which a plain bearing (8) connected to the actuator (6) by way of a link rod (12) makes it possible to drive the lateral panels (3) and move them apart during the lowering of the central panel (2) in order to position them in one and the same substantially horizontal plane.
The invention concerns a track (3) intended to equip a vehicle, the track comprising a strip forming a closed loop, the strip comprising a running surface (3a) intended to come into contact with the ground and an inner surface (3b) intended to cooperate with at least one drive sprocket of the vehicle and at least one guide roller. This track is characterised in that the strip comprises at least one first closed inner band (9) that carries the inner surface (3b) and at least one second closed outer band (10) that carries the running surface (3a), the first band (9) and the second band (10) being arranged apart from each other and connected to each other by at least one linking means (11).
The invention relates to a ramp unit (50) and an access ramp (1) for a military vehicle comprising at least one horizontal hinge allowing the ramp (1) to pivot from a closed position sealing an opening of the vehicle to an open position allowing access to the vehicle via a step located on an inner surface of the ramp (1) in closed position and forming a stairway, said ramp (1) being characterised in that the step (3) comprises at least one riser comprising at least one observation means and/or at least one means for accessing the environment outside the vehicle.
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 seat (1) for a vehicle, comprising a seat base (2) mounted such that it pivots in relation to at least one stationary support (3), between a folded position in which it is substantially vertical and a deployed position in which it presses against at least one first abutment (8b) and is substantially horizontal, said seat base cooperating with the at least one stationary support by a means that ensures the release of the at least one first abutment and the pivoting of the seat base past the deployed position, in the event of a force of a pre-determined level. Said seat is characterised in that it comprises at least one means (12,18a) for damping the course of the seat base once the at least one first abutment (8b) has been released.
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
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
The invention concerns a housing (3) intended to be arranged on a vehicle, in particular a military vehicle, and having a substantially parallelepiped shape comprising a front wall and a rear wall that each comprise at least one bore for allowing air to flow inside the housing. This housing is characterised in that at least one of the front or rear walls carries a plate (11), arranged outside of the housing (3) and at a distance from said wall (5), the housing (3) further comprising at least one first slot (14) allowing air to pass between the plate (11) and the wall (5) in question, and at least one second slot (15) constituted by the gap between a lateral edge (11b) of the plate (11) and said wall (5). The invention also concerns a weapon system comprising at least one missile launcher arranged in such a housing.
B01D 45/06 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by reversal of direction of flow
One subject of the invention is a cap (1) that is intended to obturate a duct for ejecting cartridges of a turret. This cap (1) is characterised in that it comprises a circular base (2) that is intended to allow it to be fastened to the duct, and a body shell (3) having a spherical dome profile including a concave face (3a) and a convex face (3b), the body shell being divided into at least four sectors (11) by radial slits (12) that are regularly distributed angularly, the sectors (11) being contiguous pairwise. Another subject of the invention is a turret including a duct for ejecting cartridges equipped with such a cap.
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
F41A 9/54 - Cartridge guides, stops or positioners, e.g. for cartridge extraction
F41A 15/00 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun
F41A 35/02 - Dust- or weather-protection caps or covers
F41A 9/60 - Empty-cartridge-case or belt-link collectors or catchers
The invention relates to a floor crane (3) intended for being installed on a container (100), and a crane (3) set up by means of an installation device (1) that allows the crane (7) to pass from a horizontal position to a vertical position in which it can be clamped onto a surface of a container (100). The invention makes it possible to set up a field workshop comprising a pair of parallel containers (100) and a mobile crane (200). The invention also relates to the device (1) for installing the crane (3), the container (100) thus equipped, a field workshop and a method for setting up said field workshop.
B66C 23/20 - 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 with supporting couples provided by walls of buildings or like structures
70.
ANTI-PROJECTILE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN ATTACHMENT MEANS AND INSPECTION HATCH IMPLEMENTING SUCH A DEVICE
The invention relates to an anti-projectile protection device (1) for an attachment means (7) of a member (8) attached to a wall (4) of a structure. This device is characterized in that it comprises a plate (2) designed to be spaced apart from the attachment means (7) and fixed directly or indirectly to the wall (4) by means of deformable connecting tabs (5) which are secured to the plate (2) and on which engage connecting screws (3). The heads (3a) of the connecting screws (3) are interposed between the plate (2) and the tab (5) in question and holes (12) are created in the plate (2) to allow the connecting screws (3) to be tightened. The connecting tabs (5) comprise notches (9) such that the heads (3a) of the connecting screws (3) can be engaged between the plate (2) and the tab (5) by simple translation of the plate (2) when they are installed in their tapped holes. The invention also relates to an inspection hatch incorporating such a protection device.
The invention relates to an anti-projectile protection device (1) for an attachment means (7) of a member (8) attached to a wall (4) of a structure. This device is characterized in that it comprises a plate (2) designed to be spaced apart from the attachment means (7) and fixed directly or indirectly to the wall (4) by means of deformable connecting tabs (5) which are secured to the plate (2) and on which engage connecting screws (3). The heads (3a) of the connecting screws (3) are interposed between the plate (2) and the tab (5) in question and holes (12) are created in the plate (2) to allow the connecting screws (3) to be tightened. The connecting tabs (5) comprise notches (9) such that the heads (3a) of the connecting screws (3) can be engaged between the plate (2) and the tab (5) by simple translation of the plate (2) when they are installed in their tapped holes. The invention also relates to an inspection hatch incorporating such a protection device.
The invention relates to a running gear for a tracked vehicle, intended for connecting a track (3) to a vehicle (1). Said running gear (9) is characterised in that it comprises a wheel (10) which is intended for engaging with the track (3) at a bottom run (3a), said wheel being rigidly connected to a plate (11) intended for being attached to a suspension system of the vehicle in order to move substantially vertically relative to the body (2) of the vehicle, the plate (11) also supporting at least one roller (17) attached to the end of a pivoting arm (18), said roller being intended for being kept in contact with the track (3) by a pushing means (20). The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a running gear and a method for converting a wheeled vehicle into a tracked vehicle.
The invention relates to a projectile firing system (1), in particular a missile launcher (1), comprising a box (2) which is designed to contain at least one projectile (8) and one end of which is closed by at least one hatch (3), hatch (3) which is hinged on one of its sides relative to the box (2) through a first hinge (4), firing system (1) characterised in that the hatch (3) comprises a leaf (5) which is hinged relative to the hatch (3) through a second hinge (9) oriented perpendicularly to the first hinge (4).
The invention concerns a belt ammunition (4) feeding device for a dual-feed automatic weapon (1). This device is characterised in that it comprises, for each feed path (7a, 7b), at least a first rigid corridor (8a, 8b) conveying an ammunition belt from a magazine to the weapon (1), and a second rigid guide corridor (16a, 16b) arranged at each rocker arm (9a, 9b), the second corridor comprising a top mouth (17a, 17b) arranged facing the outlet opening (15a, 15b) of the first rigid corridor (8a, 8b), the mouth further comprising a flared portion (19a, 19b) forming a guide funnel and covering the outlet opening (15a, 15b) of the first rigid corridor when the rocker arm is in the position of same engaged with a loading sprocket (12).
The invention relates to a running gear for a tracked vehicle, intended for connecting a track (3) to a vehicle (1). Said running gear (9) is characterised in that it comprises a wheel (10) which is intended for engaging with the track (3) at a bottom run (3a), said wheel being rigidly connected to a plate (11) intended for being attached to a suspension system of the vehicle in order to move substantially vertically relative to the body (2) of the vehicle, the plate (11) also supporting at least one roller (17) attached to the end of a pivoting arm (18), said roller being intended for being kept in contact with the track (3) by a pushing means (20). The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a running gear and a method for converting a wheeled vehicle into a tracked vehicle.
The invention relates to a method for assisting the location of a target (24) for a first user equipped with an observation device (26) comprising an augmented reality observation means (11) associated with a first user reference frame (RU1). According to this method, a reference platform (1) associated with a master reference frame (RM) is positioned on the terrain, the reference platform is observed from at least one camera (13) worn by the first user, the geometry of the observed platform (1) is compared with a numerical model of same and the orientation and location of the first user reference frame (RU1) is deduced with respect to the master reference frame (RM). It is then possible to display, on an augmented reality observation means (11), at least one virtual reticle locating the target (24).
G01C 21/16 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigated; Dead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G01S 5/16 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
The invention relates to a method for assisting the location of a target (24) for a first user equipped with an observation device (26) comprising an augmented reality observation means (11) associated with a first user reference frame (RU1). According to this method, a reference platform (1) associated with a master reference frame (RM) is positioned on the terrain, the reference platform is observed from at least one camera (13) worn by the first user, the geometry of the observed platform (1) is compared with a numerical model of same and the orientation and location of the first user reference frame (RU1) is deduced with respect to the master reference frame (RM). It is then possible to display, on an augmented reality observation means (11), at least one virtual reticle locating the target (24).
G01C 21/16 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigated; Dead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G01S 5/16 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
78.
SHELL CHOCKING DEVICE AND PROPULSION-CHARGE RACK ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH A DEVICE
The invention relates to a shell chocking device (1) and to a propulsion-charge rack able to accommodate such a device (1), with the device (1) arranged horizontally for a shell (100) intended to be positioned in the rack, the device (1) comprises a trough (2) intended to be placed in the rack (11), the trough (2) comprising support surfaces (3) intended to support the shell (100) and bearing surfaces (4) comprising uprights intended to be in contact with the lateral walls (16) of the rack so as to prevent any transverse movement of the device (1) relative to the rack, the support surfaces (3) also being arranged in the rack in such a way as to position the longitudinal axis of the shell (100) a distance R away from an upper part of the rack.
The invention relates to a device (3) for locking a shell and to a stretcher (2) comprising said device. The device comprises a jaw (5) pivoting about an axis (6) for clamping the shell, a lower end (5b) of the jaw receives the shell (100) to allow it to close and comprises a notch (7) intended to interfere with a catch (11) of a cam (9) for retaining the jaw in the closed position. The cam is rigidly connected to a pivoting lever (10). The pivoting of the lever allows the catch to be moved clear from the path of the notch (7) to allow the jaw to open. The lever (10) is intended to be pivotally activated through the force of an external component. The device comprises a first spring (13) and a second spring (14) each acting on the lever in an opposing manner, the second spring being stiffer than the first spring. The effect of the first spring is to lift the lever. The second spring counters the action of the first spring in order to delay the lifting of the lever and the catch when removing the component.
F41A 9/06 - Feeding of unbelted ammunition using cyclically moving conveyors, i.e. conveyors having ammunition pusher or carrier elements which are emptied or disengaged from the ammunition during the return stroke
F41A 9/87 - Ammunition handling dollies or transfer carts
80.
CANNON TURRET COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE AMMUNITION MAGAZINE, AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER FOR SUPPLYING A MAGAZINE OF SAID TYPE
The invention relates to a gun turret comprising a carriage carrying a cradle receiving a weapon, a cradle comprising journals pivotally mounted in bushings of the carriage, the turret comprising an ammunition feed device which comprises on the one hand at least one ammunition magazine disposed laterally to the cradle below one of the sleeves, and on the other hand at least one supply passage for conducting the ammunition from the magazine to the weapon. The magazine comprises at least one outer casing integral with the carriage and inside which can be put in place at least one ammunition box, box comprising a rear end carrying an opening and a closed front end, locking means being provided for immobilizing the box relative to the casing. The invention also relates to a box intended to be placed in such a casing.
The invention relates to an attachment device (1) for solidly connecting a piece of equipment (106) to an underrun protection device (105) of a vehicle comprising at least one horizontal bar (105a). The attachment device (1) is characterised in that it comprises at least one hook (2) for hanging the piece of equipment (106) from the bar such as to support the equipment (106). The attachment device (1) comprises a securing means (4) which, in a holding position, is intended to interfere with a lower part of the protection device (105) in order to prevent the upward movement of the attachment device (1) relative to the protection device (105). The securing means (4) can adopt a release position in which it no longer interferes with the protection device (105), thereby allowing the attachment device (1) to be removed. The invention also relates to a running board equipped with such an attachment device.
The invention relates to a cannon turret (1) comprising a gun mount supporting a cradle that accommodates a weapon (4) and includes trunnions pivotally mounted in sockets (5) of the gun mount; the turret comprises an ammunition feeding device which includes at least one ammunition magazine (6a, 6b) located laterally on the cradle, below one of the sockets (5), and which further includes at least one feeding canal (7a, 7b) for conducting the ammunition from the magazine to the weapon. The disclosed turret is characterized in that the magazine (7a, 7b) comprises at least one external canister (8a, 8b) which is secured to the gun mount and inside which at least one ammunition container (10) can be accommodated; the canister has a rear end with an opening (9a, 9b), and a closed front end; locking means are provided for blocking the container (10) in relation to the canister (8a, 8b). The invention also relates to a container that is to be accommodated in a canister of said type.
The invention relates to a reflecting cell including at least two substrates covered by an electrode and facing each other, the substrates delimiting between them a volume which separates them and which is filled with a cholesteric liquid crystal-type material, both electrodes being intended to be connected to a voltage source. This cell includes at least one half-wave plate arranged between both substrates and dividing the volume into two compartments, each enclosing a part of a same cholesteric liquid crystal.
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
G02F 1/13363 - Birefringent elements, e.g. for optical compensation
G02F 1/1347 - Arrangement of liquid crystal layers or cells in which the final condition of one light beam is achieved by the addition of the effects of two or more layers or cells
INSTITUT MINES TELECOM-IMT ATLANTIQUE-BRETAGNE-PAYS DE LA LOIRE (France)
Inventor
Dupont, Laurent
Manna, Suman
Abstract
A reflecting cell including at least two substrates each covered by an electrode and facing each other, the substrates delimitating between them a volume which separates them and which is filled with a bistable liquid crystal-type material with a threshold field, for example a cholesteric liquid crystal, both electrodes being intended to be connected to a voltage source. This cell is characterized in that at least one of the electrodes is formed by associating a pattern, which does not entirely cover the surface of the substrate considered, and a conducting layer which covers the surface of the substrate considered, the conductivity of the material of the layer being lower than that of the material of the pattern.
G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
G02F 1/135 - Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a photoconducting or a ferro-electric layer, the properties of which can be optically or electrically varied
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
G02F 1/1337 - Surface-induced orientation of the liquid crystal molecules, e.g. by alignment layers
A device for distribution of conditioning air for vehicle turret comprises at least one air duct sheath, the sheath comprising a chute adapted to be made integral with the vehicle and a shutter adapted to be made integral with the turret. The sheath is the form of an arch of circle coaxial with the rotation axis of turret. The device comprises at least one duct in the form of an arch of circle having the same average radius as that of the sheath and able to slide with respect to the sheath between a closed position in which the duct connects one end of the sheath to another end of said sheath, or to another sheath, for continuity of airflow between the sheaths, and an open position in which the duct is slid within the sheath so as to leave a passage transverse to the sheath along a circular sector.
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
86.
VEHICLE COMPRISING A MECHANICAL MEMBER ARRANGED BELOW A FLOOR
The invention relates to a vehicle (1) comprising a container (2) that is connected to a chassis (3) comprising at least two longitudinal beams (4) bearing mobility means (5) and at least one mechanical member (6) arranged below a floor (7) of the container. This vehicle is characterized in that it comprises at least two abutment means (16) arranged on either side of the mechanical member (6), each means being arranged, in a transverse direction of the vehicle, between the mechanical member (6) and a beam (4), the abutment means being arranged at a distance (d) from the mechanical member (6) that is less than the distance (D) between the mechanical member (6) and the floor (7).
The invention relates to a magazine (1) for shells (100), comprising compartments (2) defined by walls (5), each compartment (2) being designed to receive the shells (100) arranged horizontally and one above the other in a column, and a grip means (3) allowing the shells (100) to be vertically extracted from the compartments (2), said magazine (1) comprising at least one supporting means (6) arranged between each shell (100) of the same column, said supporting means (6) being mounted such that it can pivot between a support position in which it supports the shell (100) arranged above the supporting means (6), and a retracted position allowing the passage of the shell (100) arranged below the supporting means (6), said magazine (1) also comprising at least one holding means (7) arranged above the longitudinal axis (20) of each shell, said holding means (7) being retractable by pivoting between a holding position in which it limits the rising movements of the shell and a retracted position in which it allows the passage of a shell.
The present invention relates to a low-bulk steering system with mechanical differential for eliminating at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art by proposing a steering system with mechanical differential having architecture proposing reduced bulk in particular in the axis of the wheels enabling installation in vehicles having a smaller path.
F16H 48/30 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using externally-actuatable means
F16H 48/36 - Differential gearings characterised by intentionally generating speed difference between outputs
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
89.
STEERING SYSTEM WITH MECHANICAL DIFFERENTIAL WITH SMALL FOOTPRINT
This invention relates to a steering system with low-bulk mechanical differential for eliminating at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art by proposing a steering system with mechanical differential having architecture proposing reduced bulk in particular in the wheel axle, enabling installation in vehicles having a smaller track.
B60K 23/04 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for differential gearing
F16H 48/06 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion
90.
Device for rapid removal/reinstallation of a vehicle seat back, and seat assembly comprising the same
A device for rapid removal/reinstallation of a back of a seat of a vehicle, the back being attached, by at least one first strap, to a ceiling. The device includes a hanging intermediary structure and a fixed structure integral with the ceiling and retaining the structure in the use position of the seat, in which it has been brought with an upward movement, and locking the structure in the use position or unlocking it such that it is moved away from the ceiling to release the tension exerted by the first strap and allow the structure to be disengaged from the retaining unit. The back can thus be removed or reinstalled without any action on the tension setting of the strap.
B60N 2/44 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
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 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
A vehicle and its air-conditioning air distribution device for a vehicle turret rotatably mounted with respect to a body of the vehicle. This device includes at least one annular chute coaxial to the axis of rotation of the turret and including at least one first flow orifice, the chute having an annular opening which is concentric thereto, the chute receiving a closing ring which matches with the opening of the chute, the closing ring being rotatable with respect to the chute, and including at least one second air flow orifice, the chute being intended to be made integral with the body, respectively with the turret, while the closing ring is intended to be made integral with the turret, respectively with the body.
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
F41A 27/00 - Gun mountings permitting traversing or elevating movement, e.g. gun carriages
F41A 27/16 - Bearings, e.g. trunnions; Brakes or blocking arrangements using raceway bearings, e.g. for supporting the turret
92.
LATERAL AERATOR AND VENTILATION DUCT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SUCH AERATOR
The invention concerns a lateral aerator (2) for a ventilation duct (1), comprising blowing openings (5, 5') each formed by a slot (3, 3') and a fin (4, 4') having a guiding face (4a, 4'a). According to the invention: a central axis (DTH) of each guiding face (4a, 4'a) is inclined in an upstream direction, the central axis (DTH) of the guiding face (4a, 4'a) of each of the first and last fins (4, 4') is inclined at an angle of between 10° and 35° and between 60° and 85°, the angle of inclination of the central axes (DTH) of the guiding faces (4a, 4'a) of the second fin to the penultimate fin (4; 14) increases gradually, and the width of the guiding face (4a, 4'a) of each of the second to the last fins (4'; 14') is greater than or equal to that of the fin (4; 14) immediately upstream.
The invention relates to a retractable seat (1) including at least one hinged arm (5) including a first perpendicular pin (6) at the first end thereof and a second pin (7) parallel to the first pin (6) at the second end thereof, the first pin (6) being intended for allowing the tilting of a seating portion (4) relative to the arm (5) and the second pin (7) being intended for allowing the hinged arm (5) to pivot relative to a frame (2), the retractable seat (1) including at least one movement transmission means (10) for tilting the seating portion (4) between a horizontal position and a vertical position by the pivoting of the arm (5), the amplitude of said pivoting action of the arm (5) being limited by a limiting means (20).
A seat for a vehicle, including a seating part pivoting about a pivot connection, a pivot connection allowing the seating part to be lowered into a substantially horizontal position or lifted against a back rest, the lowering of the seating part being limited in the course thereof by at least one first abutment that can release the lowering following an impact, the being characterized in that the seating part includes at least two adjacent panels that can carry out a fold-back movement in relation to each other about an axis parallel to the pivot connection between the seating part and the back rest in such a way as to be able to bring the upper faces of the panels towards each other.
B60N 2/44 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
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 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
B60N 2/10 - 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 tiltable
INSTITUT MINES TELECOM - IMT ATLANTIQUE - BRETAGNE - PAYS DE LA LOIRE (France)
Inventor
Dupont, Laurent
Manna, Suman
Abstract
The invention relates to a reflective cell (1) comprising at least two substrates (2a, 2b) covered by an electrode (3a, 3b) and disposed facing one another, the substrates together defining a volume which separates same and which is filled with a cholesteric liquid crystal type material, the two electrodes being intended to be connected to a voltage source (5). The cell is characterized in that said cell comprises at least one half-wave plate (6) arranged between the two substrates (2a, 2b) and dividing the volume into two compartments (4a, 4b) each enclosing a part (8a, 8b) of the same cholesteric liquid-crystal.
INSTITUT MINES TELECOM - IMT ATLANTIQUE - BRETAGNE - PAYS DE LA LOIRE (France)
Inventor
Dupont, Laurent
Manna, Suman
Abstract
The invention relates to a reflective cell (1) comprising at least two substrates (2a, 2b) each covered with an electrode (3a, 3b) and arranged opposite one another, the substrates defining therebetween a space (4), which separates same and is filled with a bistable liquid crystal material (8) with threshold field, for example a cholesteric liquid crystal, the two electrodes being intended for being connected to a voltage source (5). Said cell is characterised in that at least one of the electrodes (3b) is formed by the association of a pattern (6) that does not cover the entire surface of the substrates (2b) under consideration with a conductive layer (7) that covers the surface of the substrate under consideration, the material of the layer being less conductive than the material of the pattern.
G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
97.
Thermal camouflage device and vehicle comprising such a device
An infrared camouflage device and a vehicle including such a device which includes an array of parallel pipes carrying a heat-transfer fluid for changing the thermal signature of a vehicle. This device is characterized in that it includes an inlet manifold, an intermediary manifold, a first series of first pipes connecting the inlet manifold to the intermediary manifold, a second series of second pipes connecting the intermediary manifold to an outlet manifold, each first pipe being located in the vicinity of a second pipe so as to form, at the device, an alternation of first and second parallel pipes, the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold being in the vicinity of each other.
F41H 3/00 - Camouflage, i.e. means or methods for concealment or disguise
F28F 11/06 - Arrangements for sealing leaky tubes or conduits using automatic tube-obturating appliances
F28D 1/053 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being straight
F28F 13/18 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by surface treatment, e.g. polishing
F28F 13/00 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing
98.
THERMAL CAMOUFLAGE DEVICE AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH A DEVICE.
The invention concerns an infrared (1) camouflage device and a vehicle with such a device which comprises a parallel pipe network (4, 6) and transports heat transfer fluid (20), the purpose of which is to modify the heat signature of the vehicle. The device (1) is characterized by its composition of an intake manifold (3), intermediate manifold (5), a first series of pipes (4) fitting the intake manifold (3) and the intermediate manifold (5), a the second series (6) of second pipes (6a) connecting the intermediate manifold (5), and an exit manifold (7), each first pipe (4) being situated around a second pipe (6) in a way that forms at the level of the device (1) an alternating first (4) and second (6) parallel pipe, the intake manifold (3) and the exit manifold (5) being next to each other.
An adaptive masking method for an element in a field of operations. According to this method, at least one cover allowing to cover the element is implemented, the cover carrying at least one image generator network connected to an image synthesizer coupled to a camera. According to this method, the camera is positioned so as to cover both a portion of a background of the element and the entire cover, the image synthesizer controlling the at least one image generator network so as to minimize the contrast and optionally the frequency deviation between the background and the cover. The device implementing such a method is described.
A vehicle including a door and a ballistic protection device for a door having a ballistic protection element connected to the door via a device for automatically bringing closer and spacing apart the protection element when opening and closing the door, the device for bringing closer and spacing apart include at least one upper connecting arm and at least one lower connecting arm of the same length and hinged to the protection element and the door, so that the protection element and the door can be brought closer to and spaced apart from each other, while remaining parallel to each other, and at least one actuating arm, hinged to the at least one lower connecting arm and to a fixed part of the vehicle, so as to control, by action on the at least one lower connecting arm, the displacement of the protection element with respect to the door.
B60D 1/167 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of articulated or rigidly assembled bars or tubes forming a V-, Y- or U-shaped draw gear
E06B 5/12 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor for other protective purposes against air pressure, explosion, or gas
