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    公开号:BE1020527A3
    申请号:E201200373
    申请日:2012-06-04
    公开日:2013-12-03
    发明作者:Paul Thonon；Paul Lewandowski；Philippe Bolen
    申请人:Cockerill Maintenance & Ingenierie Sa；
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    专利说明:

    MODULAR TURRET FOR ARMORED VEHICLE AND COMBAT CHAR Object, of the invention
    The technical field of the invention is that of turrets for armored vehicles and in particular that of light vehicles such as off-road vehicles with a mass of less than 25 tons.
    Here will be understood by turret armored shelter, in which are arranged some weapons of the armored vehicle.
    Technological background and state of the art
    The main problem encountered when designing such turrets is related to the compromise difficult to find between different conflicting requirements, including the mass of the turret must be as small as possible, the protection to ensure vis-à-vis firing of weapons of different calibres, the impositions of integration of the main weapon (cannon), the number and the type of carried ammunition as well as the type of loading, manual or automatic, of the materials contractually required by the customers and the equipment necessary for the operation of the turret and the accomplishment of its missions.
    This problem most often leads to the design of turrets in which the various constituents, mainly the shell, are specifically defined to take into account the constraints imposed by the requirements of each customer. Operational constraints, for example the type of threat or the type of embedded optical systems, require a redefinition of the architecture or at best a large number of essential components. The designer is therefore generally led to redefine a complete turret for each new customer or each new use.
    Such a constraint entails excessive design costs and delays and is not economically acceptable. In addition, it makes it more difficult to set up assembly lines.
    US 2004/0183322 A1 discloses an assault tank equipped with a passenger compartment carried by a tracked traction means and an armed station disposed on the roof of the passenger compartment, such as the interior of the The passenger compartment of the vehicle is subdivided into three regions, namely a front region in which the traction mechanism and the driver's seat are located, a rear area in which the crew seats are arranged and an intermediate region which can be used for different purposes according to the design of the vehicle, in particular for the adaptation of a turret and / or at least one seat for the operators of the armed post and / or a storage compartment for the ammunition and their loading devices. The first two regions therefore have the same function for all variants of the vehicle, while only the third region can perform different functions from one variant to the other.
    [0007] EP 1 2 91 607 Bl discloses a device for a shielded transport vehicle comprising a wheel or chain wheeling mechanism, which is formed from a driving module and a mission module for constitute a complete vehicle. An additional apparatus or adapter is incorporated as an auxiliary frame in the form of a self-contained apparatus between the driving module and the mission module, which contains all the lifting and thrusting means necessary for the lowering and resumption of the module. mission from and on the driving module. A power unit of the mission module with the necessary energy and signals is integrated into the adapter and combined with it.
    The purpose of the adapter is to allow the removal of the mission module and its reassembly with the driver module or to replace the mission module with another mission module.
    [0008] WO 2009/004136 A1 discloses a light military vehicle combining on the one hand a chassis equipped with mobility means and on the other hand at least one armored cabin cabin, which cab is fixed to the frame in a removable manner by means of securing. The cabin is equipped with means for controlling the vehicle from inside the cabin, control means being interposed for this purpose between the cabin and the mobility means.
    [0009] WO 2004/017012 A1 discloses a rolling armored vehicle comprising a plurality of individual sections: a traction section and a mission section which can be detached from the rear part of the traction section and can be coupled thereto via a vertical separation plan. The traction section and the mission section respectively comprise a rear wall and a front wall in the coupling zone and / or a profiled frame extending along at least a part of the circumference of the coupling zone. Said rear and front walls applied against each other during the coupling process can be rigidly coupled to at least two points of said circumference.
    FR 2 57 9 946 A1 discloses a multi-purpose tracked motor vehicle comprising a crawler hull of known type. On the horizontal top of the frame of the shell is applied a plane or interface on the upper face of which is mounted an element completing the architecture of the vehicle, rapid assembly means being provided both for mounting the interface on the chassis of the hull only for the assembly of the element completing the architecture of the. vehicle. The interface is provided with a hatch clean to establish a passage between the interior of the shell and the interior of the interchangeable architecture. For example, assembly means may be provided for the installation, above the hatch, of a truss for the base of a defensive weapon or radar equipment.
    Purpose of 11 invention
    The invention aims to propose a new turret architecture for armored vehicles to facilitate the definition of new turrets or new models of turrets.
    Main characteristic elements of the invention
    The object of the present invention is a turret for armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines on the one hand a standard shell assembly equipped with interface means and on the other hand at least one interchangeable and removable module , all assembled by securing means.
    According to preferred embodiments of the invention, the turret further comprises at least one or an appropriate combination of the following features: - one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a barrel assembly interfaced to the hull assembly by at least one intermediate interfacing module; the barrel assembly comprises at least one barrel of gauge between 25 mm and 140 mm; one of the interchangeable and dismountable modules is a loading assembly comprising at least one supporting structure and an automatic loading system or an ammunition rack; one of the interchangeable and dismountable modules is a cabin assembly intended to receive a crew and equipment necessary for it to control the turret and for firing; - One or more interchangeable and removable modules is an assembly comprising at least one secondary weapon; - One or more interchangeable and removable modules is a set of optical systems interfaced with the shell, directly or through a secondary interface; - One or more interchangeable and removable modules is an engine assembly; one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a set of additional shields; one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a superstructure weapon module or a Remote Weapon Station; - one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a missile launcher system; one of the interchangeable and dismountable modules comprises at least one grenade launcher system.
    Brief description of the figures
    The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of various embodiments, description made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
    Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a turret according to the invention, showing the different possible modules and the corresponding interfaces.
    Figure 2 shows, in an exploded perspective view, an example of a specific embodiment of a turret according to the invention.
    Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the turret of Figure 2, once assembled.
    Description of preferred embodiments of the invention
    The turret architecture according to the invention is obtained by the implementation of predefined standard modules, the different assembly combinations of these modules constituting each time a new turret corresponding to an operational need and meeting the standard requirements. a turret.
    Thus, the invention relates to a turret for a military armored vehicle characterized in that it combines on the one hand a shell assembly equipped with interface means and on the other hand a set of interchangeable and removable constituent modules, all assembled by securing means. These are known to those skilled in the art. The combination of different modules that may vary (for example different calibres for the barrel assembly) with the shell assembly, which will preferably remain unchanged or standard or standardized, will define different variants of the turret.
    The shell assembly 1 is the base of the modular turret. It is one of the immutable elements. It is provided with the set of connections and securing means for interfacing with the different modules.
    The first module is a barrel assembly 2 whose caliber may vary for example from 25 mm to 140 mm depending on the applications. This module has its own interfaces depending on the type of gun manufacturer. This gun module 2 is interfaced with the shell assembly 1 by a complementary interfacing module 3 which takes the specificities of the interfaces of both the shell and the barrel module 2. There is therefore an interface module by type of module gun 2. This interfacing module also interfaces an additional engine module which allows the gun to change the angle of elevation (not shown).
    The second main module is a loading assembly 4. This loading assembly 4 consists of a closed and protected structure, generally metallic and shielded as the shell, which comprises either ammunition racks or a loading system automatic. The loading system is attached to the aforementioned structure. The size of the module depends on the type and size of the loading system which itself depends on the number and type of ammunition carried. This module is attached to the shell assembly 1 by means of securing. These can be either a system of screws, nuts and / or rivets as well as sealing means. The preferred solution according to the invention is a set of screws and nuts combined with sealing means.
    The third module is a crew cabin assembly 5, called "basket" in the field of art, which is fixed to the turret by securing means. The basket itself consists of a structure, usually metal, which includes the cockpit and shooting crew. It is therefore equipped with all the electronic equipment necessary for driving the turret and for firing. This module is a priori standard for all configurations. However, it can also pick up some of the customer's preferences. It has interfaces to integrate some of its specific hardware. This module is interfaced with the hull of the turret by an electronic interface element whose preferred configuration according to the invention is a rotating seal system (slip-ring).
    The fourth module is a secondary weapon assembly 6. This assembly is attached to the shell 1 by securing means. The secondary weapon assembly 6 generally used is a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun system.
    The fifth module is an optical assembly 7 which may consist of one or more optical systems that come to interface directly or indirectly via one or more securing elements. The preferred solution according to the invention is a system of metal interface plates attached to the shell 1 which incorporates the specificities of each of the optics present on the market.
    The sixth module 8 is an assembly consisting of at least one motorization module. These modules are interfaced with the shell 1 and the barrel 2 by means of securing means. The motorization modules are standard. However, they could take different engines depending on the performance required at the turret.
    The seventh module 9 is an assembly comprising additional shielding plates. This allows to modulate the ballistic protection of the turret according to customer requirements. This module clings to the shell 1 by a set of metal connectors which ensures the joining.
    The eighth module 10 is an assembly comprising a superstructure weapon or a Remote Weapon Station which is secured to the hull 1. The preferred means according to the invention is a machine gun on cradle secured by a set of screws and nuts .
    The ninth module 11 is a missile system which is secured to the shell 1 by a support system and a set of screws and nuts.
    The tenth module 12 consists of one or more grenade launcher systems that are secured to the shell 1 by a fastening system.
    Reference Symbols 1 Hull Set 2 Cannon Set 3 Complementary Interface Module 4 Load Set 5 Cabin Set 6 Secondary Weapon Kit 7 Optical Package 8 Engine Assembly 9 Additional Shield Assembly 10 Superstructure Weapon Module 11 Missile Launch System 12 Lance Systems -grenades
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    Claims (12)
    [1]
    Turret for a armored vehicle, characterized in that it combines, on the one hand, a standard shell assembly (1) equipped with interface means and, on the other hand, at least one interchangeable and removable module (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), all assembled by securing means.
    [2]
    2. Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a barrel assembly (2) interfaced to the shell assembly (1) by at least one intermediate interfacing module (3).
    [3]
    3. Turret according to claim 2, characterized in that the barrel assembly (2) comprises at least one barrel of gauge between 25 mm and 140 mm.
    [4]
    4. Turret according to claim 2, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a loading assembly (4) comprising at least one supporting structure and an automatic loading system or an ammunition rack.
    [5]
    5. Turret according to claim 2, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a cabin assembly (5) for receiving a crew and equipment necessary for it to control the turret and for firing.
    [6]
    6. Turret according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that one or more interchangeable and removable modules is an assembly comprising at least one secondary weapon (6).
    [7]
    7. Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more interchangeable and removable modules is a set of optical systems (7) interfaced with the shell (1), directly or through a secondary interface.
    [8]
    8. Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more interchangeable and removable modules is a motor assembly (8).
    [9]
    Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is an additional shield assembly (9).
    [10]
    Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a superstructure weapon module or a Remote Weapon Station (10).
    [11]
    11. Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules is a missile system (11).
    [12]
    12. Turret according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the interchangeable and removable modules comprises at least one grenade launcher system (12).
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    2017-11-30| PD| Change of ownership|Owner name: CMI DEFENCE SA; BE Free format text: DETAILS ASSIGNMENT: CHANGE OF OWNER(S), AFFECTATION / CESSION; FORMER OWNER NAME: COCKERILL MAINTENANCE & INGENIERIE S.A. Effective date: 20170703 |
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