公开(公告)号：US4441401A

公开(公告)日：1984-04-10

申请号：US423583

申请日：1982-09-27

Applicant: James C. Hobson

Inventor： James C. Hobson

IPC: F41A27/24 ,  F41A27/30 ,  F41F21/16 ,  F41F21/04 ,  F41F23/06 ,  F41F23/10

CPC classification number: F41A27/30 ,  F41A27/24

Abstract: A three rack and double pinion weapon elevation mechanism is disclosed and is useful for positioning and balancing a weapon, such as a cannon, on a combat vehicle. Two hydraulically-actuated gear racks are in facing relation with a main pinion in meshing engagement therebetween. The main pinion is integral with a shaft to which an output pinion is attached. Rotation of the main pinion produces an identical rotation of the output pinion. The output pinion is in mesh with a sector gear attached to the weapon. The two racks are slidable past the main pinion causing it and the output pinion to rotate in one direction or the other, producing a corresponding elevation or depression of the weapon. A third hydraulically-actuated rack is meshed with the main pinion to exert an elevating torque on the output pinion counter to a depressing torque exerted thereon by the weight of the weapon and which varies with changes in weapon elevation angle. A hydraulic accumulator arrangement pressurizes the third rack against the main pinion as a function of weapon position to automatically counter the depressing torque exerted by the weapon, thereby balancing the weapon on the combat vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种三齿条和双小齿轮武器升降机构，并且可用于在作战车辆上定位和平衡诸如大炮的武器。 两个液压致动齿轮架与主小齿轮呈啮合状态。 主小齿轮与输出小齿轮连接的轴成一体。 主小齿轮的旋转产生输出小齿轮的相同旋转。 输出小齿轮与附接到武器的扇形齿轮啮合。 两个齿条可滑动经过主小齿轮，导致其输出小齿轮沿一个方向或另一个方向旋转，产生相应的武器高度或凹陷。 第三液压驱动的齿条与主小齿轮啮合，以在输出小齿轮上施加提升扭矩，与由武器的重量施加在其上的压下扭矩相反，随着武器仰角的变化而变化。 液压蓄能器装置作为武器位置的函数将第三齿条抵靠主小齿轮加压，以自动地抵消由武器施加的沮丧扭矩，从而平衡作战车辆上的武器。

公开(公告)号：US3581621A

公开(公告)日：1971-06-01

申请号：US3581621D

申请日：1968-07-19

Applicant: KDI BAUER CORP

Inventor： BAUER RUSSELL E

IPC: F41H5/26 ,  F41F21/16 ,  F41H5/20

CPC classification number: F41H5/26

Abstract: An armored vehicle turret or cupola comprising a bullet impervious structure mounted for rotation about a vertical axis. The structure has a rectangular aperture which is obturated by a mantlet shaped as a hollow partially cylindrical shield journaled in the turret structure for rotation about a horizontal axis. The portion of the mantlet projecting from the rectangular aperture is provided with light firearm ports and mounting means and with a variety of ports and mounting means for diverse devices adapted to discharge liquids or gases to the exterior of the vehicle. The mantlet is spring equilibrated in such manner that it can easily be actuated in elevation by simple manual means.

公开(公告)号：US4040332A

公开(公告)日：1977-08-09

申请号：US689322

申请日：1976-05-24

Applicant: Robert O. Border ,  Ronald H. Rudman

Inventor： Robert O. Border ,  Ronald H. Rudman

IPC: F41A27/30 ,  F41F21/16

CPC classification number: F41A27/30

Abstract: Artillery weapon equilibrator assemblies comprising a plurality of coaxia aligned springs, the individual load response rate of which is programmed so that the cumulative load response rate of the plurality of springs simulates a curvilinear force supply curve corresponding substantially to the curvilinear load demand curve of the weapon's tipping parts which includes the gun tube to compensate for force load changes caused by variations in the position of the center of mass of the tipping parts at any degree of elevation throughout the full range of elevation and depression of the tipping parts.

Abstract translation: 火炮武器平衡器组件包括多个同轴对准的弹簧，其各自的负载响应速率被编程为使得多个弹簧的累积负载响应速率模拟基本上对应于武器的曲线载荷需求曲线的曲线力供给曲线 包括枪管的倾翻部件，以补偿由倾翻部件的质心位置在倾翻部分的整个升高和下降的全部范围内的任何程度的升高引起的力载荷变化。

公开(公告)号：US3854378A

公开(公告)日：1974-12-17

申请号：US37728873

申请日：1973-07-09

Applicant: NAT DEFENCE DELEGATION MINISTE

Inventor： VOGEL J

IPC: F41A27/24 ,  F41A27/26 ,  F41A27/28 ,  F41F21/16 ,  F41G5/16 ,  F41G5/24

CPC classification number: F41A27/28 ,  F41A27/24 ,  F41A27/26

Abstract: An arrangement for stabilizing an oscillating mass, such as a gun or an optical or electronic instrument, mounted with two degrees of freedom on a moving frame, comprises means for transmission of torque to the oscillating mass, constituted by very low viscosity torque producing drive or torque motors with very slight viscosity mounted in direct engagement with the oscillating mass, and means for automatic correction of either systemic or arbitrary or random imbalances, constituted by a device for transfer of mass mounted directly on the assembly that is to be stabilized. In a preferred embodiment, the oscillating mass is a gun pivoted about a horizontal axis passing through or close to the center of gravity, having at one of its ends a metallic sector constituting the rotor of a stabilizing torque producer whose stator is integral with the gun turret and constitutes the inductor or field winding of the torque producer or motor. The mass transfer device preferably comprises an arrangement for automatically transferring liquid between tanks mounted on the oscillating mass on both sides of the axis of oscillation.

Abstract translation: 用于稳定在移动框架上以两个自由度安装的振动质量块（例如枪或光学或电子仪器）的装置包括用于将扭矩传递到振动质量块的装置，其由非常低粘度的扭矩产生驱动器或 具有非常轻微粘度的扭矩马达与振动块直接接合，以及用于自动校正全身或任意或随机不平衡的装置，该装置由直接安装在待稳定的组件上的质量传递装置构成。 在优选实施例中，振动质量块是围绕穿过或靠近重心的水平轴线枢转的枪，其中一端具有构成稳定扭矩产生器的转子的金属部分，其定子与枪成一体 转塔构成转矩发生器或电机的电感或励磁绕组。 传质装置优选地包括用于在振荡轴的两侧上安装在振动块上的罐之间自动传送液体的装置。