RU2828498C1 - Transport system for ground delivery of people and goods from battlefield and on battlefield - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: military science.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of military science, and more specifically to transport equipment, and can be used for quick individual transportation from the battlefield and on the battlefield. Transport system for ground delivery of people and cargoes from the field and on the battlefield contains a driving platform equipped with one or more chambers and made on the basis of a tank or armoured personnel carrier body with a running gear, instead of a cabin or a tower on which two or more armour plates with thickness of at least 1 cm are rigidly installed, between which there is a layer of foamed polyurethane or mineral wool. Plates protrude beyond the housing of the driving part by at least 50 cm. Transport system also includes at least one armoured capsule connected to the driving platform by means of a towing cable and a fibre-optic cable or a twisted pair in an armoured braid and consisting of two halves connected to each other by loops on one side and made with possibility of opening-closing relative to each other. Inside the capsule there is a visualization means with output of a video stream coming from video cameras of the driving platform and a camera installed on the capsule itself. On the inner side of the upper cover of the capsule there are joysticks which control the movement of the driving platform; in the lower part of the capsule on the inner side there is a damped operator's bed.

EFFECT: as a result, a "tenacious" transport system for ground delivery of people and goods from the battlefield and on the battlefield is created, which makes it possible to reduce personnel losses as much as possible.

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Description

Field of technology

The invention relates to the field of military affairs, and more specifically to transport equipment, and can be used for rapid individual transportation, from the field or to the field, while the invention allows for the delivery of troops deep into the front.

State of the art

There are known ground-based, both piloted and unmanned, vehicles that allow for the delivery of cargo or personnel. These vehicles can be represented by armored vehicles of various modifications, such as, for example, the ARMORED MEDICAL TRANSPORTER under Russian patent No. 2130578, or the Parachute landing platform under Russian patent No. 2764475, delivery systems with takeoff and landing devices are also known, such as the Kosteniuk system for rapid delivery of people and cargo from the field or to the battlefield under Russian patent No. 2809726.

In this case, the most applicable on the battlefield and in the frontline area, in addition to armored vehicles, are various systems towed behind cars or tanks. These systems can be towed carts or trailers and are most often used for cargo delivery. In this case, there are known cases of towing manpower behind armored vehicles, for example, in winter when using skis.

The closest to the claimed solution is the ARMORED GROUND TRANSPORT COMPLEX according to the patent of the Russian Federation No. 2504728. This solution contains an armored vehicle with an engine, transmission, chassis with a propulsion unit, weapons and a habitable armored capsule installed on it. The capsule is equipped with an engine, transmission and chassis with a propulsion unit, i.e. it is made in the form of another armored vehicle and is connected to the first armored vehicle by a detachable docking unit. The capsule is installed with its chassis resting against the first armored vehicle. At the same time, the capsule is made with the possibility of accommodating the crew of the complex in it and the possibility of controlling from the capsule both the complex as a whole and the capsule in an autonomous mode. The disadvantages of the known solution are the placement of the capsule with personnel on a mobile platform (mother platform, according to the wording of the prototype), one successful hit of a projectile (drone) in the most vulnerable place (from the roof or rear) will destroy everything at once, along with the personnel. Such solutions were put forward in the "pre-drone" times. They clearly do not take into account the intensity and accuracy of a drone attack.

Disclosure of invention

The technical problem that the claimed technical solution is aimed at solving is the creation of an effective mobile system that allows for delivery and unloading in LBS.

The technical result of the declared solution consists in the creation of a “survivable” transport system for the ground delivery of people and cargo from the field and to the battlefield, which allows for the maximum reduction of personnel losses.

In order to achieve the specified technical result, a transport system for ground delivery of people and cargo from the field and to the battlefield is proposed, comprising a leading platform equipped with one or more cameras and made on the basis of a tank or armored personnel carrier hull with a chassis, instead of a cabin or turret on which two or more armor plates of at least 1 cm thickness are rigidly installed, between which a layer of foamed polyurethane foam or mineral wool is placed, the plates protrude beyond the hull of the leading part by at least 50 cm and at least one armored capsule connected to the leading platform by means of a towing cable and fiber optic cable or twisted pair in an armored braid and consisting of two halves connected to each other by loops on one side and made with the possibility of opening and closing relative to each other, inside the capsule there is a visualization means with the output of a video stream coming from the video cameras of the leading platform and a camera installed on the capsule itself, on the inner side of the upper cover of the capsule there are joysticks controlling the movement of the leading platform, in the lower part of the capsule on the inner side A shock-absorbing operator's bed is installed.

In preferred options, it is possible that:

rollers are installed on the outer part of the lower half of the capsule;

the capsule is equipped with a radio and a unit for determining current coordinates;

the outer upper part of the capsule is covered with anti-drone grids;

a pyrotechnic cut-off device is placed on the cable, at the point where the cable is attached to the capsule;

rubber plates are hung in several rows on the protruding parts of the plate from below;

The leading platform and capsule contain protection systems.

The combination of the above essential features leads to the fact that the proposed solution allows:

obtain a transport system with increased “survivability”;

provide mobile, efficient transportation with the ability to adjust routes and dump and unload;

to effectively detach an armored capsule or several capsules from the leading platform;

ensure passage through complex fortified areas and minefield systems, since the leading platform does not have a LS, and the degree of armor allows it to withstand even hits from artillery and most drone warheads;

since the capsules are located on the surface or at a short distance from the ground, loading and unloading of wounded people is significantly facilitated and the risk of injury from small arms is reduced;

the spatial distribution of the proposed system allows to reduce the probability of its destruction, while the unmanned towed platform is extremely simple and protected, and this makes it difficult to destroy, individual capsules are simple and technologically advanced, allowing for multiple duplication (depending on the number of capsules towed behind the platform) of control of the leading platform.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 shows the proposed system, side view.

1 - leading platform;

2 - armor plate;

3 - hairpin;

4 - rubber plates hanging down, covering the platform chassis;

5 - anti-mine roller;

6 - capsule;

7 - cable;

8 - fiber optic cable or twisted pair;

9 - Anti-drone volumetric grid

Fig. 2 shows the proposed system, top view.

Fig. 3 and 4 show the capsule, rear view and side view in the opened state.

10 - upper capsule cover;

11 - screen (touchscreen);

12 - control joysticks;

13 - operator (attack aircraft);

14 - bed;

15 - stock shock absorber (springs, damper pad, etc.);

16 - lower part of the capsule;

17 - pyro-eliminator.

Implementation and examples of implementation of the invention

Below is an example of a specific implementation of the claimed solution, which does not limit the options for its implementation.

The transport system is schematically shown in Fig. 1 and 2 and is a leading platform 1 with at least one capsule 6 attached to it by means of a towing cable 7. Between the platform 1 and the capsule 6, parallel to the cable 7, an optical fiber cable 8 in an armored braid is laid. It is possible to place an optical fiber cable or a twisted pair 8 in the center of the towing cable 7 itself.

The leading platform 1 may be: a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle or another armored vehicle, if possible, equipped with additional anti-drone and active protection systems and devices (not shown in the figures).

It is advisable to modernize, for example, a tank (T55, will do) for this task in the following way: the turret with all the armament and everything that does not relate to the movement systems is dismantled. Only the hull (chassis) with the chassis and the engine with its systems remain. Instead of the turret, a flat armor plate 2 is installed, at least 10 mm thick, overlapping the tank hull along the entire perimeter by at least 50 cm. Rubber plates 4 are hung on the protruding parts of the plate from below, in several rows, covering the tracks to the very surface of the ground. On the armor plate 2, at a height of at least 50 cm, another armor plate 2, at least 10 mm thick, is installed in parallel using massive pins 3. There are 2-3 such layers on the tank. The space between the plates 2 is filled with a layer of mineral wool, maximum density or foamed polyurethane with ceramic chips, or fire-resistant foamed ceramics. The total mass of such armor can reach up to 10 tons or more - equivalent to the mass of equipment removed from the tank. The thickness of such armor can reach up to 1 meter, sufficient to protect against cumulative warheads. An anti-mine roller 5 Fig. 1 can be installed in the front part of the mobile platform.

Thus, it is supposed to transform the tank into a "survivable" mobile platform 1, capable of withstanding a significant number of attack drones and artillery. To immobilize such a platform 1, at least 10-15 direct hits from warheads such as RPG 7 or ATGM will be required. Due to the remote control kit (https://ria-ru.turbopages.org/turbo/ria.ru/s/20231227/bezopasnost-1918365508.html) and at least several sets of retractable cameras installed on the platform, some of which are hidden under armor plates and can be extended if necessary (not shown), the platform 1 itself is an unmanned vehicle controlled by an operator via fiber optics or twisted pair 8 from towed capsules 6 (optional) or a remote operator via a radio frequency communication channel (similar to controlling an FPV drone). The operator is in an armored individual capsule 6 and moves behind the platform 1 by means of a towing cable 7. The length of the towing cable 7 is selected for safety reasons, from 5 meters and more. More than one capsule 6 can be attached (in series, like a tube) behind the platform 1 at a certain distance between them. Platform 1 can be controlled from any capsule 6 attached to it by a cable 7 (duplication). Capsule 6 of figures 3 and 4 consists of two halves - the lower part 16 of the capsule and the upper part - the cover 10 of the capsule, connected to each other on one side by hinges and closing both from the inside and from the outside (with a special key, not shown). When using several capsules, a wired connection is established between the capsules through laryngophones in the helmets of stormtroopers (not shown). On the inside of the top cover 10 there is a screen 11 (touchscreen) with the output of the video stream coming from the video cameras of the platform 1 and the camera of the capsule 6 itself (not shown), installed on the top 10 of the capsule 6. The platform 1 is controlled using joysticks 12 located next to the screen 11. Alternatively, instead of the screen 11, a virtual reality helmet can be used, for example, as FPV operators use to control drones. The fiber optic cable 8, twisted pair or cable is the video signal channel. In the lower part 16 of the capsule 6, on the inside, there is a shock-absorbing bed 14 for the operator of Fig. 3. The cushioning of the stock can be provided by springs, plastic inserts, air or water cushions, which are shock absorbers 15 for the stock 14 and installed on the inside of the lower part 16 of the capsule 6. Space is provided for placing ammunition with the operator's standard weapons. Rollers (not shown in the figures) can be placed on the outside of the lower half 16 of the capsule 6 to reduce friction against the road surface. The capsule 6 is equipped with a forced ventilation system (not shown). Each capsule is equipped with a radio and a unit for determining current coordinates (geolocation) GPS / GLONASS. The thickness of the walls of the capsule halves is made of armored steel from 20 mm or more. The outer part of the capsule is covered with anti-drone grids and, thus, it is protected from multiple direct hits of warheads such as RPG 7 or ATGMs and their cumulative-high-explosive effects. On the cable, at the point of attachment of cable 7 to capsule 6, a pyro-cutoff device 17 is placed, allowing to cut off cable 7 and thus to detach capsule 6 from platform 1. Pyro-cutoff device 17 is a mini-caller, destroying cable 7, and is widely known. If necessary, the operator (or remote operator) can detach capsule 6 from platform 1. This can be useful when delivering a large explosive charge, located in the capsule, to an enemy fortification. The capsule can contain up to 200 kg of explosive, which is equivalent to FAB 500. After removing platform 1, for safe removal from the detached capsule 6, a command is given (it can be given via a radio channel or due to a time fuse) to detonate. Tactical use of the system can be different, such as for transporting the wounded from the LBS, delivering attack aircraft or ammunition to/from the LBS. This type of column, when advancing, must be covered by reconnaissance and strike drones, capable of calling in artillery support if necessary.

The main task of the proposed system: to carry out a forced march as quickly as possible and with minimal losses, and to impose a battle on the enemy at a distance at which it is no longer possible to use artillery support. Capsules 6 can be used as a protective alternative to trenches and dugouts. It is possible to create false columns to which the enemy will be forced to react, spend ammunition and fall under the defeat of our means of destruction. The location of the attack aircraft in capsule 6 is important, the placement is rationally feet first, since it is preferable to move forward with the leading platform 1 with the legs, due to the fact that overloads from impacts occur in this direction, and in this way, as medicine has proven (research on pilots and astronauts), they are easier to bear. Also, the upper part of capsule 6 opens up and forward along the movement, when leaving capsule 6, the fighter will be protected from frontal bullets from the enemy.

The video signal from the video camera (located on the leading platform) to the screen 11 of the capsule 6 can be transmitted using optical fiber 8 or a twisted pair. All control signals from the operator of the capsule 6 to the control bodies of the movement of the leading platform 1 and other equipment (cameras, smoke and other protection, etc.) are also transmitted via another twisted pair. This equipment is widely known and used everywhere. (https://yandex.ru/video/touch/preview/7072018062286145303). The video signal from the video camera is fed via a transmitter via a twisted pair to another transmitter, and from the output of the latter, the signal is transmitted to screen 11. Control signals (direction of movement, gearboxes, gas and brake handles of the leading platform 1 and buttons for turning on other equipment) from joystick 12, through the capsule controller, are fed via a twisted pair to the controller located on the leading platform, the latter generates control signals for all actuators (not shown). For the operation of the electronic equipment, batteries are located on the capsule and the leading platform (not shown in the drawings). A smoke generator and a fragmentation protection system (not shown) can be placed on capsule 6 and on the leading platform 1. The latter can be represented by a block of short barrels directed vertically upward. Each of the barrels contains a cartridge with an upward-firing grenade of the RGO type. The grenade is tied to a steel wire, and the leash, with another ring, to the cartridge case. When enemy infantry appears nearby (20 meters or less) the capsule, a signal is given (either by the operator in the capsule or by a remote operator of a reconnaissance drone) to fire. The grenade begins to move along the barrel and its fuse is armed. As soon as the grenade flies upward, a distance equal to the length of the leash, an impact occurs, the fuse is triggered and the grenade explodes. The field of fragments formed during the explosion will protect capsule 6 from enemy manpower. Also, capsule 6 is equipped with a separate radio communication channel for sending and receiving short messages: SOS signal, sending geolocation coordinates, etc. - an analogue of a panic button. All of the listed equipment and software that ensures their operation are widely known and can be applied to the proposed solution.

Examples of implementation

The proposed system operates as follows: the operator in the capsule 6, receiving information from video cameras installed on the leading platform 1 and reflected on the screen 11, controls the movement of the platform 1 using the joysticks 12 located nearby. Such control can be carried out from any capsule 6 attached to the platform 1 by a cable 7. Or remotely (similar to the control of FPV drones). Devices and software for such control are widely known. Undoubtedly, such a leading platform 1 and capsules 6 are not invulnerable. However, the number and calibers of enemy weapons required to defeat them will increase significantly. Drones with light, high-explosive fragmentation ammunition will be excluded from the fight. And this is about 70% of drones. FPV drones equipped with cumulative warheads of the RPG 7 type and of a larger caliber will pose a greater danger. However, for the complete destruction of the proposed system, a significantly larger number of drones will be required than is currently required. Losses of personnel during attack actions will be reduced several times. At the same time, the greatest value of the proposed system is that it is possible to create false columns from such systems. There will be no one in the capsules 6 or there will be very little personnel. The enemy will not be able to ignore the movement of such a column to the LBS. This means that his fire weapons will be spent and destroyed by counter-fire of anti-battery combat. The capsules 6 themselves are very simple and technologically advanced. Just like the leading platforms. It is possible to create this system in a week, "on the knee" in a small garage or in the frontline zone.

Claims (7)

1. A ground-based transport system for delivering people and cargo from the battlefield to the battlefield, characterized in that it comprises a leading platform equipped with one or more cameras and made on the basis of a tank or armored personnel carrier hull with a chassis, instead of a cabin or turret on which two or more armor plates at least 1 cm thick are rigidly installed, between which a layer of foamed polyurethane foam or mineral wool is placed, the plates protrude beyond the hull of the leading part by at least 50 cm, and at least one armored capsule connected to the leading platform by means of a towing cable and fiber optic cable in an armored braid and consisting of two halves connected to each other by loops on one side and configured to open and close relative to each other, inside the capsule there is a visualization device with an output of a video stream coming from the video cameras of the leading platform and a camera installed on the capsule itself, joysticks are installed on the inside of the upper cover of the capsule that control the movement of the leading platform, in the lower part The capsule has a shock-absorbing operator's seat installed on the inside. 2. A transport system for ground delivery of people and cargo from the field and to the battlefield according to paragraph 1, characterized in that rollers are installed on the outer part of the lower half of the capsule. 3. A ground-based transport system for delivering people and cargo from the field to the battlefield according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the capsule is equipped with a radio and a unit for determining current coordinates. 4. A ground-based transport system for delivering people and cargo from the field to the battlefield according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the outer upper part of the capsule is covered with anti-drone grids. 5. A ground-based transport system for delivering people and cargo from the field to the battlefield according to paragraph 1, characterized in that a pyrotechnic deflector is placed on the cable at the point where the cable is attached to the capsule. 6. A ground-based transport system for delivering people and cargo from the field to the battlefield according to paragraph 1, characterized in that rubber plates are hung in several rows on the protruding parts of the plate from below. 7. A ground-based transport system for delivering people and cargo from the field to the battlefield according to paragraph 1, characterized in that protection systems are placed on the leading platform and capsule.

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