DE3900570A1 - FIGHTING VEHICLE WITH FIGHTING PLATFORMS AND LIFTING SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

On an armoured combat vehicle (10) with a turret (12) for the crew, a lifting device (20) is preferably designed as a two-part articulated arm (22, 23), the upper arm (22) being telescopic. The two combat stages (42, 43) arranged at the upper end of the telescopic arm (22) are each partially or completely movable about the three space axes. The lifting device (20) is so designed that the combat stages (42, 43) remain fully operational even in the lowered transport position of the telescopic arm (22). By means of additional stages (52, 53) in the region of the articulation (24) of the lifting device (20), the combat capacity of the combat vehicle (10) can be further increased. The possibility of controlling all the combat stages (42, 43, 52, 53) independently of one another allows a plurality of targets on the ground and/or in the air to be combatted simultaneously. <IMAGE>

Description

The invention relates to an armored combat vehicle a tower for the crew, with two with weapons and Combat platforms equipped with visionics as well as with a Lifting system with telescopic arm.

An armored combat vehicle of this type is the subject of DE-OS 34 37 625. With this combat vehicle telescopic articulated boom is a second Platform arranged in the area of the articulated joint. These second platform can weapons, but also supply and Operating resources, camouflage materials, extinguishing agents, Take up decontamination agents and the like. Also one Using the second platform as a crane, for example for assembly and repair work on the combat vehicle intended.

Another combat vehicle with one at the top of one telescopic articulated arms arranged around all axes stabilizable combat platform with additional extendable Visionics is the subject of DE-PS 31 20 338.

An armored combat vehicle with a combat platform on upper end of a telescopic mast that is between the Horizontal and vertical swiveling on the deck of the Combat vehicle is articulated is in DE-OS 30 29 294 disclosed.

Military vehicles with one at the top of one vertical, only retractable and extendable Telescopic masts are the subject of DE-OSen 29 45 278 and 22 05 826.

DE-OS 35 24 244 finally discloses an armored  Combat vehicle with a so-called integration housing rotatable tower on which an articulated mast is mounted on which a combat platform is mounted. The weapon bearers this combat platform are up to 180 degrees around the Cross axis swiveling out for the purpose of re-ammunition an ammunition magazine in the tower.

In the construction of such armored combat vehicles a variety of demands and obligations must be met, that lead to technical compromises. One condition is that there are two exit hatches for the crew need that are not blocked. Another condition is that the combat platform and its vision are as possible should be arranged high for maximum visibility and maximum To have a field of fire. On the other hand, the overall structure of the combat vehicle should also be as low as possible to ensure optimal To find cover. Another condition is that the Combat platform and its lifting system should be as light as possible So that the entire vehicle is not top-heavy and becomes unstable, but on the other hand the combat platform is so must be stable, that aiming, aiming, shooting and Tracking without interference is possible.

In addition to such mechanical-constructive conditions a modern combat vehicle tactically and constructively on the Requirements of the battlefield must be coordinated. So be for example attacking tanks, the Combat vehicles with elevatable combat platforms in the first Suitable and determined line, always from helicopters supported. So a modern defense system should be in be able to achieve earth and air targets in the same way fight. So far, this tactical demand known combat vehicles with elevatable Combat platforms only fair to a very limited extent.

The present invention is based on the object armored combat vehicle of the type mentioned specify which both the mechanical-constructive and also fulfills the tactical-constructive conditions.

This task is solved by a generic Combat vehicle with features according to the characteristics of the claim 1.

Such a combat vehicle fulfills the above tactical demand excellent. The fight against Earth targets are used by one combat platform, the Combat the aerial targets from the other combat platform perceived what the combat platforms with the appropriate weapons are equipped. Also one Mixed equipping of the combat platforms is possible because both combat platforms are practically equivalent. It is essential that there is a separate one for each combat platform Sagittarius is responsible of his place relatively protected under the armor of the combat vehicle that in turn is in cover.

Another advantage is that the combat platforms not only with the lifting system partially or fully extended, but also fully in their lowered transport position are operational. This enables a flexible Warfare and the timely defense of the Combat vehicle itself.

The whole thing is supported by both Fighting platforms are adjustable in their three axes because only so fast air targets can be tracked while at the same time the one required for safe aiming Leveling of the combat platforms can be guaranteed.  

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention both combat platforms on top of one another at the top of the telescopic arm attached to the longitudinal and transverse axes movable base platform attached to its vertical axis fully movable and partially movable around its transverse axis. At this configuration preferably takes over the upper one Platform to combat aerial targets, the lower one Platform to combat earth targets. For this are the upper combat platform preferably between -10 degrees and +85 Degrees, the lower combat platform preferably between -10 Degrees and +10 degrees pivotable about their transverse axes. At such a vote is the conceivable mutual Disabilities of the combat platforms minimal.

According to one variant, the two can be used instead of one above the other Battle platforms side by side on one at the top of the Telescopic arm movable about the longitudinal and transverse axis Base platform be attached, being around their high and Cross axes are at least partially movable. At this Variant are both combat platforms in the same way for Combat earth and air targets operational.

In this case, too, the base platform is preferably around their vertical axis is at least partially movable. In this way also succeeds in fighting goals in the spatial sector that with a rigid arrangement of the base platform from the each other battle platform is taken.

To further increase security, it is advisable to: the fire control systems of both combat platforms one Barrier to fire from the other combat platform to occupy the occupied space sector.

To meet the demand for a simple and failure-free construction includes the  Lifting device preferably only the telescopic arm, which on Vehicle deck can be swiveled between horizontal and vertical is stored. Given the rotatability of the Combat platforms themselves and given the ability of the Combat vehicle, by means of its chain or Turning the wheel undercarriage on the spot is one of them Slewing ring is not required for the lifting system. Because of the relatively large mass of the lifting system and the combat platforms a rotation using the slewing ring would also be relative done slowly. Without a slewing ring, you can Swivel drive for the lifting system has a simpler design will.

If necessary, the pivot bearing is on a slewing ring on Vehicle deck, especially attached to the tower.

Combat strength increases when the Lifting device as known per se comprises an articulated arm, in which the telescopic arm forms the upper section. Is the Articulated arm articulated at the front end of the combat vehicle, can the combat platforms with the telescopic arm in front of the Front edge of the combat vehicle are brought so that Weapons and visionary survey the battlefield that Vehicle itself, however, in safe cover behind one House corner can remain.

When designing the lifting system as an articulated arm is recommended it, the lower section as an A-shaped double arm train, which also improves the stability of the lifting system can be increased like their load capacity without the weight to increase in the same way.

The side arms of the double arm are preferably parallel directed. This way you can see the related Swivel device, for example, correspondingly long  Protect hydraulic cylinder. Exposed lifting elements are protected by an additional cover.

This protection is further improved in that the Double arm as a U-shaped or V-shaped, open at the bottom Frame is formed and in the lowered position associated lifting elements, i.e. the hydraulic cylinders, covered. The V-shape of the double arms is closed prefer because they have improved splinter protection offers. When using closed, to the outer edge of the The lifting elements are supported by the vehicle's bevelled frame an additional cover is protected.

An improvement in the possible uses of the lifting platform results when the upper end of the double arm by one small angle is cranked upwards, so that the end of the Double arm, on which the telescopic arm is articulated, higher lies as its lower end. That way, stays with lowered telescopic arm and double arm the operational capability the battle platforms attached to it, be it that these one above the other, be it that these are arranged side by side are fully preserved.

According to an advantageous development of the invention Area of the articulated joint at least one further platform arranged that depending on the intended use rigid, is partially or fully movable. This one more Depending on the intended use, the platform can be used again or carry multiple combat platforms. The further platform can also carry throwers without their own vision; the Weapons are in the target and if necessary Steering device of the main combat platforms shot in.

Instead of using weapons, the other platform can also use Camouflaged and / or decontaminated  will. Also use as assembly and Repair platform is conceivable.

According to a development of the invention Combat platforms in the transport position of the telescopic arm lowerable, preferably tiltable. This increases especially mobility in wooded terrain.

Based on the drawings, the invention in the form of Embodiments are explained in more detail. Show it

Fig. 1 is a side view of a first embodiment of an armored combat vehicle with elevierbaren combat platforms,

Fig. 2 is a plan view of the combat vehicle of FIG. 1,

Fig. 3 is a front view of the combat platforms of the combat vehicle of Figs. 1 and 2,

Fig. 4 is a plan view of another embodiment of an armored combat vehicle with elevatable combat platforms and

Fig. 5 is a side view of the combat platforms of the combat vehicle of Fig. 4.

FIG. 1 shows a side view, FIG. 2 shows a top view of a first armored combat vehicle 10 with combat platforms 40 , 50 carried by an elevating lifting system 20 . The lifting system 20 is shown in the lowered transport position and in the raised combat position. The combat vehicle 10 has a chain undercarriage 11 . Hatches 12 , 13 are provided on the vehicle deck 14 for the crew and the driver. Furthermore, a lifting system 20 is articulated here. This consists of an approximately A-shaped double arm 23 in plan view as the lower and a telescopic arm 22 as the upper section. Two combat platforms 42 , 43 are mounted at the free end of the telescopic arm 22 , with the aid of a base platform 41 , 45 . The base platform 41 is moved by means of a hydraulic cylinder 32 and leveled by means of an automatic edge system.

As shown in FIG. 3, the two combat platforms 42 , 43 are arranged next to one another and are movable both about their vertical axis and their transverse axis. In addition, the base platform 41 , 45 can also be rotated about its vertical axis. The possibility of movement of the combat platforms 42 , 43 about their transverse axis can preferably be limited to the angular range between -10 degrees and +85 degrees in accordance with the tactical requirements. In this way, both earth targets and air targets can be combated.

The articulated arm 22 , 23 is preferably raised and lowered with the aid of hydraulic cylinders 31 , 33 .

The lifting system 20 can either be fixed directly on the deck 14 of the vehicle or on a preferably central swivel head provided there. The attachment to a turntable has the advantage that the lifting system 20 can be rotated about the vertical axis independently of the vehicle 10 . Basically, however, this is not necessary since the vehicle 10 can turn itself on the spot with the aid of its tracked chassis 11 , but in particular because the combat platforms 42 , 43 and their base platform 41 , 45 can each be rotated about the vertical axis. Because of the lower weight, the combat platforms 42 , 43 can be rotated considerably faster and with less energy expenditure than the considerably heavier lifting system 20 via the turntable.

How can Fig. 1 clearly see the lower double arm is bent 23 upwards. As a result, the combat platforms 42 , 43 are so high when the telescopic arm 22 is fully lowered that they are fully operational without obstructing the crew's view from the armored turret. In this way, the vehicle 10 can defend itself during transportation. At the same time, its overall height is so low and the overall length is so short that there is optimal coverage and optimum mobility in the field.

The cross section of the double arm 23 is U-shaped or V-shaped. As a result, it covers the hydraulic cylinders 31 in the lowered transport position and protects them against shelling. At the same time, the fragments are deflected better.

To increase the combat strength, additional platforms 50 are provided in the area of the joint 24 , consisting in this embodiment again of two combat platforms 52 , 53 on a common base platform 51 , 55 , the automatic edge activation of which in turn activates a hydraulic cylinder 34 . In order to keep the costs of the overall system low, the weapon system of the additional platforms 52 , 53 can be implemented without own vision. In this case, the weapons are shot into the vision of the combat platforms 42 , 43 and directed by them to the target.

An essential feature for utilizing the high combat strength is that each of the two combat platforms 42 , 43 and possibly additional platforms 52 , 53 is controlled by its own crew member, eg commander and gunner. This is the only way to combat earth targets and aerial targets at the same time. In order to prevent the weapons of one combat platform from accidentally damaging the other, it is advisable to install a suitable shotgun in the weapon system. In practice, however, the effects of such a shot block are negligible, since with the aid of the base platforms 41 , 45 which can be rotated about their vertical axis, it is possible to position the combat platforms 42 , 43 in such a way that their battlefield describes a full circle around the combat vehicle 10 .

In special cases, the additional platforms 50 cannot be equipped with weapons, but with other military resources. Mention should be made of containers with water or sand, for example in order to produce a water mist that is impermeable to infrared rays around the combat vehicle 10 or to eliminate ABC contaminations.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show another combat vehicle 10 ', the lifting system 20' comprises only the telescopic arm 22, the weapon system is' mounted with their two combat platforms 46, 47, 40 at its upper end. The lower end of the telescopic arm 22 is mounted on a pivot bearing 21 , either rigidly or connected to the vehicle deck 14 via a turntable. Thanks to the eccentric arrangement of the lifting system 20 'on the vehicle deck 14 tower and hatch 12 are easily accessible for the crew.

In this variant, the two combat platforms 46 , 47 are arranged one above the other, the base platform 41 with its automatic edge leveling the combat platforms 46 , 47 . The pivot angle of the lower combat platform 46 is preferably limited to a value between -10 and +10 degrees, while the pivot range of the upper combat platform 47 preferably covers the full angular range between -10 degrees and +85 degrees. The lower combat platform 46 is therefore preferably provided for the fight against earth targets, the upper combat platform 47 for the fight against flight targets and earth targets.

Gun barriers no longer have to be provided.

As part of the enemy tracking and weapons guidance system, a radar system 44 is provided behind the upper combat platform 47 .

Claims (17)

1. Armored combat vehicle with a tower ( 12 ) for the crew, with two combat platforms equipped with weapons and vision technology ( 42 , 43 ) and with a lifting system with telescopic arm ( 22 ), characterized in that both combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) at the top Are arranged at the end of the telescopic arm ( 22 ) that both combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) are adjustable in three axes, and that the telescopic arm ( 22 ) is arranged so that the combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) are also in the lowered transport position of the telescopic arm ( 22 ) remain fully operational. 2. Combat vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that both combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) one above the other on a at the upper end of the telescopic arm ( 22 ) attached to the longitudinal and transverse axes movable base platform ( 41 ) and fully movable about its vertical axis and around their transverse axis are partially movable. 3. Combat vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the upper combat platform ( 43 ) preferably between -10 degrees and 85 degrees, the lower combat platform ( 42 ) is preferably pivotable between -10 degrees and +10 degrees about its transverse axis. 4. Combat vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that both combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) side by side on a at the upper end of the telescopic arm ( 22 ) about the longitudinal and transverse axes movable base platform ( 41 , 45 ) and at least partially movable about vertical and transverse axes are. 5. Combat vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the base platform ( 41 , 45 ) is at least partially movable about its vertical axis. 6. Combat vehicle according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that in the fire control devices of both combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) a shot block for the space sector occupied by the other combat platform ( 42 , 43 ) is installed. 7. combat vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the lifting device comprises only the telescopic arm ( 22 ) which is mounted on the vehicle deck ( 14 ) between horizontally and vertically pivotable. 8. Combat vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the lifting device comprises an articulated arm ( 22 , 23 ) with the telescopic arm ( 22 ) as an upper section which is mounted on the vehicle ( 10 ) between horizontally and vertically pivotable. 9. Combat vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that the lower section of the articulated arm lifting device is designed as an A-shaped double arm ( 23 ). 10. Combat vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that the side arms of the double arm ( 23 ) are directed in parallel. 11. Combat vehicle according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the upper end of the double arm ( 23 ) is cranked upwards by a small amount. 12. Combat vehicle according to claim 9, 10 or 11, characterized in that the double arm ( 23 ) is designed as a U-shaped or V-shaped, downwardly open frame and covers the associated lifting elements - hydraulic cylinder ( 31 ) - in the lowered position. 13. Combat vehicle according to claim 9, 10 or 11, characterized in that the double arm ( 23 ) is designed as a closed, to the outer edge of the vehicle ( 10 ) beveled frame with additional cover for external lifting elements. 14. Combat vehicle according to claim 8 to 13, characterized in that in the region of the articulated joint ( 24 ) at least one further platform ( 51 ) is arranged, which is rigid, partially movable or fully movable, depending on the intended use. 15. Combat vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that the further platform ( 51 ) receives ammunition, camouflage materials and / or decontamination agents. 16. Combat vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the lifting device is mounted on a turntable ( 15 ) on the vehicle deck ( 14 ). 17. Combat vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the combat platforms ( 42 , 43 ) in the transport position of the telescopic arm ( 22 ) can be lowered, preferably tilted.