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EP3699542B1
EP3699542B1 EP19158468.9A EP19158468A EP3699542B1 EP 3699542 B1 EP3699542 B1 EP 3699542B1 EP 19158468 A EP19158468 A EP 19158468A EP 3699542 B1 EP3699542 B1 EP 3699542B1
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Philippe BOLEN
Fabian CORONA
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Priority to ES19158468T priority patent/ES2904307T3/en
Priority to US17/419,304 priority patent/US11940236B2/en
Priority to CN202080005906.6A priority patent/CN112955709A/en
Priority to SG11202104443SA priority patent/SG11202104443SA/en
Priority to CA3121847A priority patent/CA3121847A1/en
Priority to PCT/EP2020/053156 priority patent/WO2020169368A1/en
Priority to BR112021016444A priority patent/BR112021016444A2/en
Priority to IL285720A priority patent/IL285720B1/en
Priority to KR1020217026543A priority patent/KR20220001510A/en
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A23/00—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles
    • F41A23/20—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles for disappearing guns
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A23/00—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles
    • F41A23/34—Gun mountings, e.g. on vehicles; Disposition of guns on vehicles on wheeled or endless-track vehicles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H7/00—Armoured or armed vehicles
    • F41H7/02—Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks

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  • the present invention emerges from the technological field of the integration of weapon systems of limited space, for example weapon systems of different calibers on a light (armored) vehicle, said calibers covering the range of small and medium calibers.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to a vehicle comprising a retractable weapon system, the weapon system being entirely concealed in the roof of the vehicle when it is in the retracted position, and able to deploy rapidly when it is put into operation. surgery.
  • the term “stealth vehicle” is understood to mean a military vehicle capable of approaching as close as possible to the enemy without being spotted.
  • US 6,009,791 A discloses an armored vehicle comprising a retractable mechanized platform, on which is placed a weapon.
  • the weapon is located inside the vehicle when the platform is in a lowered position and is located above the roof of the vehicle when the platform is in a raised position.
  • This platform does not offer speed implementation or compactness in its use and is not intended for small arms.
  • US 4,667,565 A describes a rapid response and anti-terrorism vehicle comprising a hatch-type opening provided in the roof to deploy an automatic weapon, as well as a structure fixed to the vehicle floor with a pivoting frame.
  • a weapon support ring is pivotally attached to the pivoting frame so that the assembly is horizontal and positioned in the roof opening when the frame is pivoted to the firing position.
  • the weapon's withdrawal system is bulky and is not intended for small arms.
  • the document EP 0411 993 B1 describes a light armored vehicle comprising a deployable light anti-aircraft gun mount on its roof.
  • the gun is thus foldable on the roof of the vehicle, but it is not camouflaged.
  • the apparent weapon also causes the reduction of aerodynamics as a drawback and obliges the driver to limit the speed of the vehicle. In addition, the shooter must be outside the cockpit to use the weapon.
  • the document EP 0 612 969 B1 discloses an all-terrain vehicle having an apparatus mounted on the cargo area and overlooking the driver's cab, in particular for anti-aircraft defense.
  • the apparatus is arranged on a platform held on a frame firmly anchored to the cargo area so as to be able to pivot about a pivoting shaft extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, from a position of use. approximately horizontal lying substantially parallel to the cargo area below the roof contour to an approximately vertical transport position extending along the rear wall of the driver's cab, and vice versa. This is again a cumbersome and complex solution.
  • the document GB 1 522 042 A discloses an installation for launching a missile from an armored vehicle comprising an enclosure which can be maintained at a pressure greater than the external pressure, comprising a housing, at least one launch pad mounted on a mobile support, means for moving the support between a firing position outside the housing and a retracted position in which the support and the (or each) ramp are inside the housing, the housing being provided with a first opening for the passage of the ramp through, the first opening being able to be closed by a hatch in the retracted position of the support, and means for controlling the orientation of the movable support in azimuth and in elevation, characterized in that the box constitutes an assembly to be installed at the 'interior of the vehicle enclosure with the first opening coplanar with an upper wall of the enclosure and with the mobile support substantially movable vertically and in that it is provided with a second loading opening to communicate with the interior of the enclosure and reclosable by a hatch, the hatches of the first and second openings being airtight so that the
  • the Carmor company markets a tactical, buggy-style armored fighting vehicle called "Mantis" TM which has a retractable weapon system on its rear platform, but not camouflaged.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art.
  • the present invention aims to provide an armored land vehicle according to claim 1 with a retractable weapon system, the weapon system being entirely concealed in the upper part of the vehicle casing when it is in the retracted position so that the armament is not visible to a person outside the vehicle.
  • the objective is that the vehicle can then be confused with a standard vehicle possibly of the civilian type, and keep an optimal aerodynamics allowing it normal or even high travel speeds.
  • the present invention aims to provide a compact retractable weapon system, which can be reloaded from inside the vehicle so that no operation forces the crew to exit the vehicle.
  • the present invention also aims to allow rapid and easy placement of the weapon system from the storage or rest position to the operational deployed position.
  • the automated mechanism used must be able to be operational quickly, typically in less than 5 seconds.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a vehicle whose roof is sealed to the external environment when the weapon system is folded into the passenger compartment.
  • the present invention also aims to avoid providing a door such as a hatch in the roof of the vehicle for the deployment of a weapon and therefore to maintain the integrity of the protection provided by the vehicle.
  • the present invention relates to a generally armored vehicle with a retractable weapon system, the vehicle being designed so that the weapon system is entirely concealed in the upper part of the vehicle casing when it is in the retracted position so that the weapon is not visible to a person outside the vehicle.
  • the weapon system 4 comprises at least one weapon with an ammunition caliber of up to 25-30 mm or a grenade launcher (caliber 40 mm).
  • the vehicle 1 with the weapon system 4 in the retracted position is shown in the figures. figures 1, 2 , 5 , 7 and 8 . Furthermore, the vehicle with the weapon system 4 in the deployed position is shown in the figures 3, 4 , 6 , 9 and 10 .
  • the vehicle 1 comprises a roof 2 and has a recess 3 at the level of the roof 2 as shown in the figures. figures 5 and 6 .
  • This recess 3 advantageously comprises a platform or a base making it possible to accommodate the weapon system 4.
  • An automatic mechanism 8, such as for example a jack, makes it possible to ensure the displacement of the weapon system 4 between two positions. The first position corresponds to that where the weapon system 4 is retracted and folded into the recess 3 of the roof. The second position corresponds to that where the weapon system 4 is deployed out of the recess 3 of the roof 2 and is ready to fire.
  • the automatic mechanism 8 allows rapid and easy positioning of the weapon system 4 in the deployed position so as to be operational typically in less than 5 seconds.
  • a possibly armored protective cap 5 covers the recess 3 when the weapon system 4 is in the first position, namely the retracted position.
  • the roof 2 is completely closed on the recess 3 comprising the weapon and is therefore no longer visible.
  • the recess 3 is adjusted or reported exactly to the dimensions of the weapon system 4, as illustrated by the figures 8 to 10 .
  • the surface of the cover 5 is therefore substantially identical to the surface of the recess in the roof 2, said surface of the recess being considered at the external level and in the extension of the roof.
  • the weapon system 4 therefore fits perfectly into the recess 3 of the roof, and the cover 5 is adjusted to the dimensions of the weapon so as to have the smallest possible attached surface.
  • the cap 5 and the recess 3 therefore have optimized dimensions and geometries, depending on the dimensions of the weapon.
  • the armor of the recess 3 is advantageously limited to the crew survival cell and / or to the weapon reloading area.
  • the cap 5 is secured to the weapon system 4, as shown in the figures 5 and 6 , so that it moves with the weapon system as it moves from one position to another.
  • the generally armored fairing 5 exactly covers the recess 3 when the weapon system 4 is in the first retracted position, ensuring the continuity of the surface of the roof 2 and is raised with the weapon system 4 when the latter is in the second position deployed, providing protection against projectiles that may possibly come from above.
  • this armored cap 5 can also take the form of a shell completely surrounding the weapon, as also illustrated by the figures 9 and 10 .
  • the weapon system 4 can be articulated using articulated arms or a pantograph (not shown). In this way, when it is deployed, it may end up off-center with respect to the recess 3 provided in the roof, as illustrated on the figure. figure 4 .
  • the weapon system 4 comprises an integrated optic 11, for example disposed laterally with respect to the weapon.
  • a sealed space 6 is advantageously created between the recess of the roof and the armored cover, to close the roof on the weapon system 4. Still advantageously, seals ensure the tightness of the sealed space 6 when the weapon system (4) is in the first position.
  • the vehicle 1 can also include one or two ammunition supply rails ("feeders", not shown) located under the recess 3 of the vehicle in order to be able to feed the weapon system from inside the vehicle 1.
  • the weapon system is installed on a weapon support 9, the weapon system 4 being connected via said weapon support 9 to a shaft or bearing 10.
  • the weapon support 9 can therefore rotate 360 ° around a vertical axis.
  • the vehicle further advantageously comprises an internal hatch 7 made under the roof 2 of the vehicle, at the level of the recess 3 in order to have access to the weapon system from inside the vehicle 1.
  • the entire mechanism itself can be integrated into a revolving basket comprising the retractable weapon and its mount, the on-board electronics as well as the feeders.
  • the weapon system is entirely concealed in the recess of the roof when it is in the retracted position, so that such a system is unsuspected by a person outside the vehicle.
  • the vehicle has the appearance of a standard vehicle, ideally of the civilian type such as a buggy, a 4x4, an SUV, etc. without armament.
  • the weapon is protected by the armored cap when it is retracted into the recess in the roof.
  • the operating time is considerably reduced, of the order of a few seconds, and preferably, the weapon system is operational in less than 5 seconds.
  • automatic stationing is secure, easy and requires only one man.
  • the retractable weapon system of the vehicle of the invention is advantageously compact and can be recharged from inside the vehicle.
  • the weapon is accessible from inside the vehicle thanks to the internal hatch.
  • the present invention aims to provide a vehicle whose roof is sealed to the external environment when the weapon system is folded into the passenger compartment.
  • the vehicle maintains its aerodynamics and the weapon system is not annoying when it is not deployed, which allows to drive at normal to high speeds when the weapon is folded in the cockpit.

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Description

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

La présente invention ressort du domaine technologique de l'intégration de systèmes d'arme d'encombrement limité, par exemple des systèmes d'arme de différents calibres sur un véhicule (blindé) léger, lesdits calibres couvrant la gamme des petits et moyens calibres.The present invention emerges from the technological field of the integration of weapon systems of limited space, for example weapon systems of different calibers on a light (armored) vehicle, said calibers covering the range of small and medium calibers.

La présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement à un véhicule comprenant un système d'arme escamotable, le système d'arme étant entièrement dissimulé dans le toit du véhicule lorsqu'il est en position rétractée, et apte à se déployer rapidement lors de sa mise en opération.The present invention relates more particularly to a vehicle comprising a retractable weapon system, the weapon system being entirely concealed in the roof of the vehicle when it is in the retracted position, and able to deploy rapidly when it is put into operation. surgery.

Dans le contexte de la présente invention, on entend par véhicule furtif un véhicule militaire capable de s'approcher au plus près de l'ennemi sans être repéré.In the context of the present invention, the term “stealth vehicle” is understood to mean a military vehicle capable of approaching as close as possible to the enemy without being spotted.

Arrière-plan technologique et état de la techniqueTechnological background and state of the art

On connaît des systèmes d'armes escamotables agencés sur des véhicules militaires qui ont la propriété d'être des systèmes volumineux et encombrants, qui ne permettent pas une mise en service rapide.There are known retractable weapon systems arranged on military vehicles which have the property of being bulky and bulky systems, which do not allow rapid commissioning.

Le document US 6,009,791 A divulgue un véhicule blindé comprenant une plateforme rétractable mécanisée, sur laquelle est placée une arme. L'arme est située à l'intérieur du véhicule quand la plateforme est dans une position abaissée et est localisée au-dessus du toit du véhicule quand la plateforme est dans une position surélevée. Cette plateforme n'offre ni rapidité de mise en œuvre ni compacité dans son utilisation et n'est pas destinée aux armes de petits calibres.The document US 6,009,791 A discloses an armored vehicle comprising a retractable mechanized platform, on which is placed a weapon. The weapon is located inside the vehicle when the platform is in a lowered position and is located above the roof of the vehicle when the platform is in a raised position. This platform does not offer speed implementation or compactness in its use and is not intended for small arms.

Le document US 4,667,565 A décrit un véhicule d'intervention rapide et antiterroriste comprenant une ouverture de type trappe prévue dans le toit pour déployer une arme automatique, ainsi qu'une structure fixée au plancher du véhicule avec un cadre pivotant. Un anneau de support d'arme est fixé de manière pivotante au cadre pivotant de sorte que l'ensemble soit horizontal et positionné dans l'ouverture du toit lorsque le cadre est pivoté vers la position de tir. Dans ce document, le système de repli de l'arme est encombrant et n'est pas destiné aux armes de petits calibres.The document US 4,667,565 A describes a rapid response and anti-terrorism vehicle comprising a hatch-type opening provided in the roof to deploy an automatic weapon, as well as a structure fixed to the vehicle floor with a pivoting frame. A weapon support ring is pivotally attached to the pivoting frame so that the assembly is horizontal and positioned in the roof opening when the frame is pivoted to the firing position. In this document, the weapon's withdrawal system is bulky and is not intended for small arms.

Le document EP 0411 993 B1 décrit un véhicule blindé léger comprenant un affût déployable de canon anti-aérien léger sur son toit. Le canon est ainsi repliable sur le toit du véhicule, mais il n'est pas camouflé. L'arme apparente engendre également comme inconvénient la diminution de l'aérodynamisme et oblige le conducteur à limiter la vitesse du véhicule. De plus, le tireur doit être en dehors de l'habitacle pour utiliser l'arme.The document EP 0411 993 B1 describes a light armored vehicle comprising a deployable light anti-aircraft gun mount on its roof. The gun is thus foldable on the roof of the vehicle, but it is not camouflaged. The apparent weapon also causes the reduction of aerodynamics as a drawback and obliges the driver to limit the speed of the vehicle. In addition, the shooter must be outside the cockpit to use the weapon.

Le document EP 0 612 969 B1 divulgue un véhicule tout-terrain ayant un appareil monté sur la zone de cargaison et surplombant la cabine de conduite, en particulier pour la défense anti-aérienne. L'appareil est disposé sur une plateforme maintenue sur un cadre solidement ancré à la zone de cargaison de manière à pouvoir pivoter autour d'un arbre pivotant s'étendant transversalement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule, depuis une position d'utilisation approximativement horizontale située sensiblement parallèlement à la zone de chargement en dessous du contour du toit jusqu'à une position de transport approximativement verticale s'étendant le long de la paroi arrière de la cabine du conducteur, et vice versa. Il s'agit à nouveau d'une solution encombrante et complexe.The document EP 0 612 969 B1 discloses an all-terrain vehicle having an apparatus mounted on the cargo area and overlooking the driver's cab, in particular for anti-aircraft defense. The apparatus is arranged on a platform held on a frame firmly anchored to the cargo area so as to be able to pivot about a pivoting shaft extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, from a position of use. approximately horizontal lying substantially parallel to the cargo area below the roof contour to an approximately vertical transport position extending along the rear wall of the driver's cab, and vice versa. This is again a cumbersome and complex solution.

Le document GB 1 522 042 A divulgue une installation de lancement de missile depuis un véhicule blindé comportant une enceinte pouvant être maintenue à une pression supérieure à la pression extérieure, comprenant un boîtier, au moins une rampe de lancement montée sur un support mobile, des moyens pour déplacer le support entre une position de tir extérieure au boîtier et une position rétractée dans laquelle le support et la (ou chaque) rampe sont à l'intérieur du boîtier, le boîtier étant pourvu d'une première ouverture pour le passage de la rampe au travers, la première ouverture pouvant être fermée par une trappe dans la position rétractée du support, et des moyens pour contrôler l'orientation du support mobile en azimut et en élévation, caractérisée en ce que le boîtier constitue un ensemble à installer à l'intérieur de l'enceinte du véhicule avec la première ouverture coplanaire avec une paroi supérieure de l'enceinte et avec le support mobile sensiblement mobile verticalement et en ce qu'il est pourvu d'une seconde ouverture de chargement pour communiquer avec l'intérieur de l'enceinte et refermable par une trappe, les trappes des première et deuxième ouvertures étant étanches à l'air de sorte que le boîtier constitue un sas.The document GB 1 522 042 A discloses an installation for launching a missile from an armored vehicle comprising an enclosure which can be maintained at a pressure greater than the external pressure, comprising a housing, at least one launch pad mounted on a mobile support, means for moving the support between a firing position outside the housing and a retracted position in which the support and the (or each) ramp are inside the housing, the housing being provided with a first opening for the passage of the ramp through, the first opening being able to be closed by a hatch in the retracted position of the support, and means for controlling the orientation of the movable support in azimuth and in elevation, characterized in that the box constitutes an assembly to be installed at the 'interior of the vehicle enclosure with the first opening coplanar with an upper wall of the enclosure and with the mobile support substantially movable vertically and in that it is provided with a second loading opening to communicate with the interior of the enclosure and reclosable by a hatch, the hatches of the first and second openings being airtight so that the housing constitutes an airlock.

La société Carmor (Israël) commercialise un véhicule de combat blindé tactique, de style buggy, appelé « Mantis »™ qui dispose sur sa plateforme arrière d'un système d'arme rétractable mais non camouflé.The Carmor company (Israel) markets a tactical, buggy-style armored fighting vehicle called "Mantis" ™ which has a retractable weapon system on its rear platform, but not camouflaged.

A l'heure actuelle il existe de nombreuses applications sur véhicules terrestres plus ou moins lourds de type 4X4, buggy, etc. qui présentent un système d'arme visible et généralement amovible manuellement, par exemple du type système d'arme téléopéré (RWS pour remote weapon system). Ces systèmes permettent d'offrir au tireur une protection dans le véhicule.At present there are many applications on land vehicles of varying degrees of weight, such as 4X4, buggy, etc. which exhibit a visible weapon system and usually manually removable, for example the type of remote-controlled weapon system (RWS for remote weapon system). These systems allow the shooter to be protected in the vehicle.

Cependant, ces systèmes d'armes ou tourelleaux, téléopérés ou non, présentent, outre le fait d'être apparents, le désavantage d'offrir une prise au vent ou encore de s'encrasser (sable) et de ne pas pouvoir être rechargés par l'intérieur du véhicule. De plus, ces systèmes contribuent à élever le centre de gravité du véhicule et peuvent éventuellement créer un balourd ou un déséquilibre de l'ensemble.However, these weapon or turret systems, remotely operated or not, have, in addition to being visible, the disadvantage of offering an outlet to the wind or of becoming clogged (sand) and not being able to be reloaded by inside the vehicle. In addition, these systems help to raise the center of gravity of the vehicle and can possibly create an unbalance or an imbalance of the whole.

Buts de l'inventionAims of the invention

La présente invention a pour but de pallier les inconvénients de l'état de la technique.The object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art.

La présente invention vise à réaliser un véhicule terrestre blindé selon la revendication 1 avec système d'arme escamotable, le système d'arme étant entièrement dissimulé dans la partie supérieure de l'enveloppe du véhicule lorsqu'il est en position rétractée afin que l'armement ne soit pas visible pour une personne située à l'extérieur du véhicule. L'objectif est que le véhicule puisse alors être confondu avec un véhicule standard éventuellement de type civil, et garder un aérodynamisme optimal lui permettant des vitesses de déplacement normales, voire élevées.The present invention aims to provide an armored land vehicle according to claim 1 with a retractable weapon system, the weapon system being entirely concealed in the upper part of the vehicle casing when it is in the retracted position so that the armament is not visible to a person outside the vehicle. The objective is that the vehicle can then be confused with a standard vehicle possibly of the civilian type, and keep an optimal aerodynamics allowing it normal or even high travel speeds.

En outre, la présente invention a pour but de réaliser un système d'arme escamotable compact, qui peut être rechargé par l'intérieur du véhicule de sorte qu'aucune opération n'oblige l'équipage à sortir du véhicule.In addition, the present invention aims to provide a compact retractable weapon system, which can be reloaded from inside the vehicle so that no operation forces the crew to exit the vehicle.

La présente invention vise également à permettre un placement rapide et aisé du système d'arme de la position de stockage ou de repos à la position déployée opérationnelle. Le mécanisme automatisé utilisé doit permettre d'être opérationnel rapidement, typiquement en moins de 5 secondes.The present invention also aims to allow rapid and easy placement of the weapon system from the storage or rest position to the operational deployed position. The automated mechanism used must be able to be operational quickly, typically in less than 5 seconds.

La présente invention vise encore à réaliser un véhicule dont la toiture est étanche à l'environnement extérieur lorsque le système arme est replié dans l'habitacle.The present invention also aims to provide a vehicle whose roof is sealed to the external environment when the weapon system is folded into the passenger compartment.

La présente invention vise encore à éviter de ménager une porte telle qu'une écoutille dans le toit du véhicule pour le déploiement d'une arme et donc de conserver l'intégrité de la protection assurée par le véhicule.The present invention also aims to avoid providing a door such as a hatch in the roof of the vehicle for the deployment of a weapon and therefore to maintain the integrity of the protection provided by the vehicle.

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  • La figure 1 représente schématiquement une vue de profil du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position rétractée.The figure 1 schematically shows a side view of the vehicle with the weapon system in the retracted position.
  • La figure 2 représente schématiquement une vue du dessus du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position rétractée.The figure 2 schematically shows a top view of the vehicle with the weapon system in the retracted position.
  • La figure 3 représente schématiquement une vue de profil du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position déployée opérationnelle.The figure 3 schematically represents a profile view of the vehicle with the weapon system in the operational deployed position.
  • La figure 4 représente schématiquement une vue du dessus du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position déployée opérationnelle.The figure 4 schematically represents a top view of the vehicle with the weapon system in the operational deployed position.
  • La figure 5 représente schématiquement une vue en coupe du toit du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position rétractée.The figure 5 schematically shows a sectional view of the roof of the vehicle with the weapon system in the retracted position.
  • La figure 6 représente schématiquement une vue en coupe du toit du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position déployée.The figure 6 schematically shows a sectional view of the roof of the vehicle with the weapon system in the deployed position.
  • Les figures 7 et 8 représentent schématiquement des vues en trois dimensions du toit du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position rétractée.The figures 7 and 8 schematically represent three-dimensional views of the vehicle roof with the weapon system in the retracted position.
  • Les figures 9 et 10 représentent schématiquement des vues en trois dimensions du toit du véhicule avec le système d'arme en position déployée opérationnelle.The figures 9 and 10 schematically represent three-dimensional views of the roof of the vehicle with the weapon system in the operational deployed position.
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  1. (1) Véhicule(1) Vehicle
  2. (2) toit du véhicule(2) vehicle roof
  3. (3) renfoncement dans le toit du véhicule(3) recess in the roof of the vehicle
  4. (4) système d'arme(4) weapon system
  5. (5) coiffe blindée(5) armored cap
  6. (6) espace étanche contenant le système d'arme(6) sealed space containing the weapon system
  7. (7) trappe interne d'accès au système d'arme(7) internal access hatch to the weapon system
  8. (8) mécanisme rétractable de déplacement du système d'arme(8) retractable mechanism for moving the weapon system
  9. (9) support d'arme(9) weapon holder
  10. (10) arbre du support d'arme(10) weapon support shaft
  11. (11) optique intégrée(11) integrated optics
Principaux éléments caractéristiques de l'inventionMain characteristic elements of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à un véhicule terrestre blindé comprenant :

  • un toit délimité par une ouverture contenant un renfoncement ;
  • un système d'arme escamotable pouvant être déployé automatiquement entre une première position escamotée située à l'intérieur du véhicule dans le renfoncement du toit et une deuxième position déployée et opérationnelle située à l'extérieur du véhicule ;
  • un mécanisme automatique apte à assurer, en utilisation, le déplacement du système d'arme entre les deux positions précitées ;
  • une coiffe blindée solidaire du système d'armes permettant de recouvrir le renfoncement en effectuant une jonction entre un contour externe de ladite coiffe et une périphérie de l'ouverture du toit selon un emboîtement parfait et dans le prolongement de la surface du toit (2), lorsque le système d'arme se trouve dans la première position escamotée ;
caractérisé en ce que le système d'arme (4) comprend au moins une arme de calibre allant jusqu'à 40mm et en ce que l'ouverture contenant le renfoncement (3) est ajustée ou rapportée aux dimensions du système d'arme (4) avec sa coiffe (5), ladite coiffe (5) étant ajustée aux dimensions de l'arme de manière à avoir la surface rapportée la plus petite possible.The present invention relates to an armored land vehicle comprising:
  • a roof delimited by an opening containing a recess;
  • a retractable weapon system capable of being automatically deployed between a first retracted position located inside the vehicle in the roof recess and a second deployed and operational position located outside the vehicle;
  • an automatic mechanism capable of ensuring, in use, the displacement of the weapon system between the two aforementioned positions;
  • an armored cover secured to the weapon system making it possible to cover the recess by making a junction between an external contour of said cover and a periphery of the roof opening according to a perfect fit and in the extension of the roof surface (2) , when the weapon system is in the first retracted position;
characterized in that the weapon system (4) comprises at least one weapon of caliber up to 40mm and in that the opening containing the recess (3) is adjusted or related to the dimensions of the weapon system (4 ) with its cover (5), said cover (5) being adjusted to the dimensions of the weapon so as to have the smallest possible added surface.

Selon des modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention, le véhicule comporte en outre au moins une des caractéristiques suivantes ou une combinaison appropriée de celles-ci :

  • la coiffe blindée recouvre entièrement le renfoncement dans la partie supérieure de l'enveloppe du véhicule ;
  • la fermeture du renfoncement par la coiffe crée un espace étanche contenant le système d'arme, l'étanchéité est assurée au niveau de l'espace étanche par au moins un joint ;
  • la coiffe recouvre uniquement la partie supérieure du système d'arme ou constitue une coque de protection entourant complètement au moins une partie du système d'arme ;
  • le mécanisme automatique assurant, en utilisation, le déplacement du système d'arme comprend au moins un vérin ;
  • le véhicule comprend également un rail d'alimentation en munitions situé sous le renfoncement du toit du véhicule afin de pouvoir alimenter le système d'arme depuis l'intérieur du véhicule ;
  • le système d'arme est installé sur un support d'arme, ledit support d'arme étant monté de manière pivotante avec le système d'arme par l'intermédiaire d'un roulement ;
  • le support d'arme est monté pivotant à 360° autour d'un axe vertical ;
  • le véhicule comprend également une trappe interne réalisée sous le renfoncement du toit du véhicule, afin de permettre un accès au système d'arme depuis l'intérieur du véhicule ;
  • le véhicule blindé est un véhicule militaire furtif, tactique, léger, ayant une apparence externe de type 4x4, SUV ou buggy.
According to particular embodiments of the invention, the vehicle further comprises at least one of the following characteristics or an appropriate combination thereof:
  • the armored fairing completely covers the recess in the upper part of the vehicle casing;
  • the closing of the recess by the cap creates a sealed space containing the weapon system, the seal is ensured at the level of the sealed space by at least one seal;
  • the cover covers only the upper part of the weapon system or constitutes a protective shell completely surrounding at least part of the weapon system;
  • the automatic mechanism ensuring, in use, the displacement of the weapon system comprises at least one jack;
  • the vehicle also comprises an ammunition supply rail located under the recess of the vehicle roof so as to be able to supply the weapon system from inside the vehicle;
  • the weapon system is installed on a weapon holder, said weapon holder being pivotally mounted with the weapon system via a bearing;
  • the weapon holder is mounted to rotate 360 ° around a vertical axis;
  • the vehicle also comprises an internal hatch made under the recess in the roof of the vehicle, in order to allow access to the weapon system from inside the vehicle;
  • the armored vehicle is a military stealth vehicle, tactical, light, having an external appearance of 4x4, SUV or buggy type.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à un véhicule généralement blindé avec système d'arme escamotable, le véhicule étant conçu pour que le système d'arme soit entièrement dissimulé dans la partie supérieure de l'enveloppe du véhicule lorsqu'il est en position rétractée de sorte que l'armement ne soit pas visible pour une personne située à l'extérieur du véhicule. En particulier, le système d'arme 4 comprend au moins une arme avec un calibre de munition allant jusqu'à 25-30 mm ou un lance-grenades (calibre 40 mm) .The present invention relates to a generally armored vehicle with a retractable weapon system, the vehicle being designed so that the weapon system is entirely concealed in the upper part of the vehicle casing when it is in the retracted position so that the weapon is not visible to a person outside the vehicle. In particular, the weapon system 4 comprises at least one weapon with an ammunition caliber of up to 25-30 mm or a grenade launcher (caliber 40 mm).

Selon une forme d'exécution de l'invention, le véhicule 1 avec le système d'arme 4 en position escamotée est représenté sur les figures 1, 2, 5, 7 et 8. Par ailleurs, le véhicule avec le système d'arme 4 en position déployée est représenté sur les figures 3, 4, 6, 9 et 10.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vehicle 1 with the weapon system 4 in the retracted position is shown in the figures. figures 1, 2 , 5 , 7 and 8 . Furthermore, the vehicle with the weapon system 4 in the deployed position is shown in the figures 3, 4 , 6 , 9 and 10 .

Le véhicule 1 selon l'invention comprend un toit 2 et présente un renfoncement 3 au niveau du toit 2 tel que représenté sur les figures 5 et 6. Ce renfoncement 3 comprend avantageusement une plateforme ou un socle permettant d'accueillir le système d'arme 4. Un mécanisme automatique 8, tel que par exemple un vérin, permet d'assurer le déplacement du système d'arme 4 entre deux positions. La première position correspond à celle où le système d'arme 4 est escamoté et replié dans le renfoncement 3 du toit. La seconde position correspond à celle où le système d'arme 4 est déployé hors du renfoncement 3 du toit 2 et est prêt à tirer. Le mécanisme automatique 8 permet une mise en place rapide et aisée du système d'arme 4 en position déployée de manière à être opérationnel typiquement en moins de 5 secondes.The vehicle 1 according to the invention comprises a roof 2 and has a recess 3 at the level of the roof 2 as shown in the figures. figures 5 and 6 . This recess 3 advantageously comprises a platform or a base making it possible to accommodate the weapon system 4. An automatic mechanism 8, such as for example a jack, makes it possible to ensure the displacement of the weapon system 4 between two positions. The first position corresponds to that where the weapon system 4 is retracted and folded into the recess 3 of the roof. The second position corresponds to that where the weapon system 4 is deployed out of the recess 3 of the roof 2 and is ready to fire. The automatic mechanism 8 allows rapid and easy positioning of the weapon system 4 in the deployed position so as to be operational typically in less than 5 seconds.

Tel qu'illustré aux figures 5 et 6, une coiffe de protection éventuellement blindée 5 recouvre le renfoncement 3 lorsque le système d'arme 4 est dans la première position, à savoir la position escamotée. De cette manière, le toit 2 est totalement refermé sur le renfoncement 3 comprenant l'arme et n'est donc plus visible. Afin d'optimiser le système et pour qu'il soit le plus discret possible, le renfoncement 3 est ajusté ou rapporté exactement aux dimensions du système d'arme 4, tel qu'illustré par les figures 8 à 10. La surface de la coiffe 5 est donc sensiblement identique à la surface du renfoncement dans le toit 2, ladite surface du renfoncement étant considérée au niveau externe et dans le prolongement du toit. Le système d'arme 4 s'emboîte donc parfaitement dans le renfoncement 3 du toit, et la coiffe 5 est ajustée aux dimensions de l'arme de manière à avoir la surface rapportée la plus petite possible. La coiffe 5 et le renfoncement 3 ont donc des dimensions et géométries optimisées, en fonction des dimensions de l'arme. Le blindage du renfoncement 3 est avantageusement limité à la cellule de survie de l'équipage et/ou à la zone de rechargement de l'arme.As illustrated in figures 5 and 6 , a possibly armored protective cap 5 covers the recess 3 when the weapon system 4 is in the first position, namely the retracted position. In this way, the roof 2 is completely closed on the recess 3 comprising the weapon and is therefore no longer visible. In order to optimize the system and so that it is as discreet as possible, the recess 3 is adjusted or reported exactly to the dimensions of the weapon system 4, as illustrated by the figures 8 to 10 . The surface of the cover 5 is therefore substantially identical to the surface of the recess in the roof 2, said surface of the recess being considered at the external level and in the extension of the roof. The weapon system 4 therefore fits perfectly into the recess 3 of the roof, and the cover 5 is adjusted to the dimensions of the weapon so as to have the smallest possible attached surface. The cap 5 and the recess 3 therefore have optimized dimensions and geometries, depending on the dimensions of the weapon. The armor of the recess 3 is advantageously limited to the crew survival cell and / or to the weapon reloading area.

La coiffe 5 est solidarisée au système d'arme 4, tel que représenté sur les figures 5 et 6, de manière à ce qu'elle se déplace avec le système d'arme lorsqu'il passe d'une position à l'autre. La coiffe généralement blindée 5 recouvre exactement le renfoncement 3 lorsque le système d'arme 4 est en première position escamotée, assurant la continuité de la surface du toit 2 et est soulevée avec le système d'arme 4 lorsque celui-ci est en seconde position déployée, assurant une protection vis-à-vis de projectiles pouvant éventuellement venir du dessus. Selon une forme d'exécution, cette coiffe blindée 5 peut également prendre la forme d'une coque entourant complètement l'arme, tel qu'illustré également par les figures 9 et 10.The cap 5 is secured to the weapon system 4, as shown in the figures 5 and 6 , so that it moves with the weapon system as it moves from one position to another. The generally armored fairing 5 exactly covers the recess 3 when the weapon system 4 is in the first retracted position, ensuring the continuity of the surface of the roof 2 and is raised with the weapon system 4 when the latter is in the second position deployed, providing protection against projectiles that may possibly come from above. According to one embodiment, this armored cap 5 can also take the form of a shell completely surrounding the weapon, as also illustrated by the figures 9 and 10 .

Selon une forme d'exécution particulière, le système d'arme 4 peut être articulé à l'aide de bras articulés ou d'un pantographe (non représenté). De cette manière, lorsqu'il est déployé, il peut se retrouver désaxé par rapport au renfoncement 3 prévu dans le toit, tel qu'illustré sur la figure 4.According to a particular embodiment, the weapon system 4 can be articulated using articulated arms or a pantograph (not shown). In this way, when it is deployed, it may end up off-center with respect to the recess 3 provided in the roof, as illustrated on the figure. figure 4 .

Avantageusement, le système d'arme 4 comprend une optique intégrée 11, par exemple disposée latéralement par rapport à l'arme.Advantageously, the weapon system 4 comprises an integrated optic 11, for example disposed laterally with respect to the weapon.

Lorsque la coiffe 5 recouvre le renfoncement 3 alors que le système d'arme est dans la première position, un espace étanche 6 est avantageusement créé entre le renfoncement du toit et la coiffe blindée, pour refermer le toit sur le système d'arme 4. Toujours avantageusement, des joints d'étanchéité assurent l'étanchéité de l'espace étanche 6 lorsque système d'arme (4) est en première position.When the cover 5 covers the recess 3 while the weapon system is in the first position, a sealed space 6 is advantageously created between the recess of the roof and the armored cover, to close the roof on the weapon system 4. Still advantageously, seals ensure the tightness of the sealed space 6 when the weapon system (4) is in the first position.

Avantageusement, le véhicule 1 peut comprendre également un ou deux rails d'alimentation en munitions (« feeders », non représenté) situé sous le renfoncement 3 du véhicule afin de pouvoir alimenter le système d'arme depuis l'intérieur du véhicule 1. Le système d'arme est installé sur un support d'arme 9, le système d'arme 4 étant connecté par l'intermédiaire dudit support d'arme 9 à un arbre ou roulement 10. Le support d'arme 9 peut donc pivoter à 360° autour d'un axe vertical.Advantageously, the vehicle 1 can also include one or two ammunition supply rails ("feeders", not shown) located under the recess 3 of the vehicle in order to be able to feed the weapon system from inside the vehicle 1. The weapon system is installed on a weapon support 9, the weapon system 4 being connected via said weapon support 9 to a shaft or bearing 10. The weapon support 9 can therefore rotate 360 ° around a vertical axis.

Le véhicule comprend en outre avantageusement une trappe interne 7 réalisée sous le toit 2 du véhicule, au niveau du renfoncement 3 afin d'avoir accès au système d'arme depuis l'intérieur du véhicule 1.The vehicle further advantageously comprises an internal hatch 7 made under the roof 2 of the vehicle, at the level of the recess 3 in order to have access to the weapon system from inside the vehicle 1.

Enfin, l'ensemble du mécanisme lui-même peut être intégré à un panier tournant comprenant l'arme et son affût rétractables, l'électronique embarquée ainsi que les feeders.Finally, the entire mechanism itself can be integrated into a revolving basket comprising the retractable weapon and its mount, the on-board electronics as well as the feeders.

Avantages de l'inventionAdvantages of the invention

Le système d'arme est entièrement dissimulé dans le renfoncement de la toiture lorsqu'il est en position escamotée, afin qu'un tel système soit insoupçonné par une personne se trouvant à l'extérieur du véhicule. De ce fait, le véhicule a l'allure d'un véhicule standard, idéalement de type civil comme un buggy, un 4x4, un SUV, etc. sans armement. D'autre part, l'arme est protégée par la coiffe blindée lorsqu'elle est escamotée dans le renfoncement du toit.The weapon system is entirely concealed in the recess of the roof when it is in the retracted position, so that such a system is unsuspected by a person outside the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle has the appearance of a standard vehicle, ideally of the civilian type such as a buggy, a 4x4, an SUV, etc. without armament. On the other hand, the weapon is protected by the armored cap when it is retracted into the recess in the roof.

Le temps d'opération est considérablement réduit, de l'ordre de quelques secondes, et préférentiellement, le système d'arme est opérationnel en moins de 5 secondes. En plus d'être rapide, la mise en station automatique est sécurisée, aisée et ne nécessitant qu'un seul homme.The operating time is considerably reduced, of the order of a few seconds, and preferably, the weapon system is operational in less than 5 seconds. In addition to being fast, automatic stationing is secure, easy and requires only one man.

Le système d'arme escamotable du véhicule de l'invention est avantageusement compact et peut être rechargé par l'intérieur du véhicule. D'autre part, l'arme est accessible par l'intérieur du véhicule grâce à la trappe interne.The retractable weapon system of the vehicle of the invention is advantageously compact and can be recharged from inside the vehicle. On the other hand, the weapon is accessible from inside the vehicle thanks to the internal hatch.

De plus, la présente invention vise à réaliser un véhicule dont la toiture est étanche à l'environnement extérieur lorsque le système arme est repliée dans l'habitacle. Par ailleurs, le véhicule garde son aérodynamisme et le système d'arme n'est pas gênant quand il n'est pas déployé, ce qui permet de rouler à des vitesses normales à élevées quand l'arme est repliée dans l'habitacle.In addition, the present invention aims to provide a vehicle whose roof is sealed to the external environment when the weapon system is folded into the passenger compartment. In addition, the vehicle maintains its aerodynamics and the weapon system is not annoying when it is not deployed, which allows to drive at normal to high speeds when the weapon is folded in the cockpit.

Claims (10)

  1. An armored land vehicle (1) comprising
    - a roof (2) delimited by an opening containing a recess (3);
    - a retractable weapon system (4) able to be deployed automatically between a first retracted position located inside the vehicle in the recess (3) of the roof (2) and a second deployed and operational position located outside the vehicle;
    - an automatic mechanism (8) able to ensure, during use, the movement of the weapon system (4) between the two aforementioned positions;
    - - an amored cap (5) secured to the weapon system (4) making it possible to cover the recess (3) by forming a junction between an outer contour of said cap (5) and the periphery of the opening of the roof (2) with a perfect fit and in the extension of the roof surface (2), when the weapon system (4) is in the first retracted position, characterized in that the weapon system (4) comprises at least one weapon with a caliber of up to 40 mm and in that the opening containing the recess (3) is fitted or related to the dimensions of the weapon system (4) with its cap (5), said cap (5) being adjusted to the dimensions of the weapon so as to have the smallest possible surface area.
  2. The vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the armored cap (5) completely covers the recess (3) in the upper part of the shell of the vehicle (1).
  3. The vehicle (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the closing of the recess (3) by the cap (5) creates a tight space (6) containing the weapon system (4), the tightness is ensured at the tight space (6) by at least one seal.
  4. The vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cap (5) covers only the upper part of the weapon system (4) or constitutes a protective shell completely surrounding at least a part of the weapon system (4).
  5. The vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the automatic mechanism (8) ensuring the movement of the weapon system (4) during use comprises at least one jack.
  6. The vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises an ammunition supply rail located below the recess (3) of the roof (2) of the vehicle so as to be able to supply the weapon system (4) from inside the vehicle (1).
  7. The vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weapon system (4) is installed on a weapon support (9), said weapon support (9) being mounted pivotably with the weapon system (4) by means of a rolling bearing (10).
  8. The vehicle (1) according to claim7, characterized in that the weapon support (9) is mounted pivoting by 360° about a vertical axis.
  9. The vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises an inner hatch (7) made below the recess (3) of the roof (2) of the vehicle, so as to allow access to the weapon system (4) from the inside of the vehicle (1).
  10. The vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the armored vehicle is a stealth, tactical, light military vehicle, having an outer appearance of the 4x4, SUV or buggy type.
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