Novel low-recoil bore-free launching device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of weapons, in particular to a novel low-recoil bore-free launching device which comprises a chainless ammunition supply system, a gun barrel, a gun barrel and a gun barrel. The gun box is installed on the top face of the chainless ammunition supply system and used for wrapping the integrated type launching ammunition; the electric firing device is mounted on one side of the gun box and used for firing the integrated firing ammunition; the motor driving mechanism is installed on the side provided with the electric firing device and used for driving the integrated firing ammunition to move. According to the invention, the concept of a traditional gun shooting weapon structure is broken through, the rotating tube weapon, the multi-tube rocket gun and the chainless bullet supply launching principle are integrated, and the structure and the launching principle of the weapon are innovated in all directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of weapon technology, in particular to a novel low-recoil boreless launching device. Background Art

[0002] The structure of a traditional artillery-launched weapon system includes a magazine, breech block, automatic mechanism, barrel, feed system, and firing mechanism. The automatic mechanism engineering process has two major characteristics: multiple steps and long travel distances, resulting in a low overall firing rate for artillery-launched weapons. The typical automatic weapon operating process involves a series of actions: chain feed -> loading the round into the chamber -> locking -> firing -> unlocking -> extracting the shell -> ejecting the shell. Each action is connected in series, resulting in a long automatic mechanism motion chain, requiring the previous action to be completed before the next one can proceed. This generally results in a low firing rate for the projectile. Furthermore, for artillery-launched weapon systems, the overall length of the projectile is large, and the automatic mechanism's reciprocating travel distance is long. This further limits the theoretical firing rate of small-caliber automatic cannons, machine guns, and other weapons, and also restricts the destructive effectiveness of artillery-launched weapon systems.

[0003] Therefore, streamlining weapons' automated workflows, or parallelizing various processes, is a key breakthrough in increasing weapon firing rate and destructive effectiveness. To improve weapon radio frequency, rotary barrel and rotary chamber weapon systems have been developed. These systems significantly increase firing rate compared to traditional artillery-fired weapons, increasing the rate from a few hundred rounds per minute to several thousand. However, this also introduces structural complexity and excessive recoil, which can affect overall accuracy.

[0004] Another technical solution to improve the radio frequency of weapons is to use a multiple rocket launcher system. This system can launch all ammunition systems in a short period of time through the control system. It has a high firing frequency and great destructive effectiveness. However, the number of shells in each set of rocket launchers is small. Once there are too many and too large barrels, the weight of the weapon launch platform will inevitably increase, increasing its launch recoil.

[0005] With the development of technology, changes in battlefield environments, and shifting combat dynamics, the concept of modern warfare has shifted from the traditional "close combat wins" to "long-range combat wins," and unmanned combat is gradually entering the forefront of the battlefield. In this context, meeting the technical requirements of lightweight unmanned combat platforms for combat weapons is key to the development of lightweight unmanned combat systems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a new type of low-recoil barrelless launcher to solve the above-mentioned problems. The present invention breaks through the concept of traditional artillery-launched weapon structure, integrates rotary barrel weapons, multiple rocket launchers and chainless ammunition feeding and launching principles, and comprehensively innovates the structure and launching principle of weapons.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following solutions:

[0008] A new low-recoil boreless launching device, comprising:

[0009] a linkless feed system for delivering integrated launch ammunition;

[0010] a gun case, mounted on the top surface of the chainless ammunition feeding system, for enclosing the integrated launching ammunition;

[0011] An electric firing device, mounted on one side of the gun case, for firing the integrated firing ammunition;

[0012] The motor drive mechanism is installed on the side where the electric firing device is installed, and is used to drive the integrated launching ammunition to move to a different position.

[0013] Preferably, the chainless ammunition feeding system includes an ammunition box, a flexible guide is installed in the ammunition box, an ammunition belt is installed inside the flexible guide, the integrated launching ammunition is installed on the ammunition belt, the motor drive mechanism drives the ammunition belt to move, and the flexible guide and ammunition belt are partially located in the gun magazine.

[0014] Preferably, the magazine includes a launching platform coupling device installed on the top surface of the flexible guide, a magazine body is installed on the launching platform coupling device, a ejector wheel device is rotatably connected inside the magazine body, the integrated launching ammunition is installed on the ejector wheel device and is moved by the ejector wheel device, and the ejector wheel device is transmission-connected to the motor drive mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, the integrated ammunition launcher includes a launch barrel, wherein the launch barrel is sequentially loaded with an electric shock primer, ammunition, and a primary propellant along the direction of projectile launch, the electric shock primer being triggered by the electric shock device, and the launch barrel is movably embedded in the bullet wheel device.

[0016] Preferably, the motor drive mechanism includes a mounting interface, which is installed on one side of the magazine body, and a reducer is installed on the mounting interface. The input shaft of the reducer is connected to the drive motor, and the drive motor is fixedly connected to the reducer. The output shaft of the reducer is connected to the axis of the bullet wheel device.

[0017] Preferably, the bullet wheel device is a multi-shaped gear-type shaft structure.

[0018] The present invention has the following technical effects:

[0019] 1. Innovating the firing method of barreled weapons. The weapon launcher proposed in this invention inherits the technical advantages of the high frequency of rotary barrel weapon launchers and the low recoil of rocket launcher weapon systems. It also prepares the ammunition for firing while feeding, eliminating the process of loading the projectile into the chamber, extracting the shell, and ejecting it. The weapon can be fired as soon as the projectile is fed.

[0020] 2. Improve weapon RF and target damage probability. The weapon RF in this solution is closely related to the motor speed and the feeding efficiency of the chainless feeding system. By eliminating the traditional shell ejection / locking time, as long as the ammunition feeding speed keeps up, the weapon's firing rate can be significantly increased.

[0021] 3. Simplified structure and improved performance. The present invention simplifies the action process of traditional weapons, greatly simplifies the corresponding structure, reduces the failure rate and lowers the maintenance cost.

[0022] 4. The present invention can achieve low-recoil launch, can be used in light unmanned combat systems, can also be flexibly adapted to ammunition of different functions, and has a wide adaptability to combat scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 Front view of the present invention

[0025] Figure 2 This is an axonometric drawing of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 AA cross-sectional structural diagram;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the bullet-pulling wheel device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the integrated launching ammunition with the ammunition belt of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the integrated launching ammunition of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chainless ammunition feeding system of the gun case body of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the motor drive mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the ammunition box and flexible guide assembly of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the ammunition box, flexible guide group, and electric firing device of the present invention.

[0034] Among them, 1. Motor drive mechanism; 11. Drive motor; 12. Reducer; 13. Mounting interface; 14. Electric firing device; 2. Magazine; 21. Launch platform coupling device; 22. Magazine body; 23. Feed wheel device; 3. Chainless ammunition feed system; 31. Ammunition box; 32. Flexible guide; 33. Ammunition belt; 4. Integrated launching ammunition; 41. Launch barrel; 42. Ammunition; 43. First-stage propellant; 44. Electric firing primer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this embodiment provides a novel low-recoil boreless firing device, comprising:

[0038] a chainless ammunition feeding system 3 for providing integrated launch ammunition 4;

[0039] A gun case 2, mounted on the top surface of the chainless ammunition feeding system 3, is used to cover the integrated firing ammunition 4;

[0040] An electric firing device 14, mounted on one side of the gun case 2, for firing the integrated firing ammunition 4;

[0041] The motor drive mechanism 1 is installed on the side where the electric firing device 14 is installed, and is used to drive the integrated launching ammunition 4 to move to a different position.

[0042] To further optimize the solution, the chainless ammunition feeding system 3 includes an ammunition box 31, a flexible guide 32 is installed in the ammunition box 31, an ammunition belt 33 is installed inside the flexible guide 32, the integrated launching ammunition 4 is installed on the ammunition belt 33, the motor drive mechanism 1 drives the ammunition belt 33 to move, and the flexible guide 32 and the ammunition belt 33 are partially located in the gun case 2.

[0043] To further optimize the solution, the magazine includes a launching platform coupling device installed on the top surface of the flexible guide, the launching platform coupling device is installed on the magazine body, a feed wheel device is rotatably connected inside the magazine body, the integrated launching ammunition is installed on the feed wheel device and is moved by the feed wheel device, and the feed wheel device is connected to the motor drive mechanism.

[0044] To further optimize the plan, the integrated launching ammunition includes a launching barrel, in which the electric firing primer, ammunition and first-stage propellant are sequentially loaded along the firing direction of the projectile. The electric firing primer is triggered by an electric firing device, and the launching barrel is movably embedded in the bullet wheel device.

[0045] To further optimize the solution, the motor drive mechanism 1 includes a mounting interface 13, which is installed on one side of the magazine body 22. A reducer 12 is installed on the mounting interface 13. The input shaft of the reducer 12 is connected to the drive motor 11. The drive motor 11 is fixedly connected to the reducer 12, and the output shaft of the reducer 12 is connected to the ejector wheel device 23.

[0046] According to a further optimized solution, the bullet wheel device 23 is a multi-shaped gear-type shaft structure.

[0047] The design features of the present invention are as follows:

[0048] 1. Barrelless structure: The fixed barrel is eliminated, and the ammunition comes with its own launch barrel. The projectile and the launch barrel are integrated, and the micro-recoil ammunition is fired from the barrel. It can be compatible with multiple types of ammunition (armor-piercing / armor-breaking / incendiary, etc.) as needed. On this basis, the projectile and the launch barrel can be loaded before combat, eliminating the process of pushing the bullet into the chamber, which can simplify the structure of the automatic machine and optimize the drive method of the automatic machine.

[0049] 2. Integrated launching ammunition: Since the launching barrel and the ammunition are integrated, in order to ensure the lightness of the ammunition supply, the launching barrel of the ammunition should not be too heavy. Therefore, the pressure in the chamber cannot be too high when the weapon system is launched, so the recoil when the weapon is launched is small. After the ammunition is fired, it relies on secondary ignition similar to rocket launching technology to increase its movement speed and strike range.

[0050] 3. Breechless Structure: Because each projectile has its own fixed firing barrel, the breech locking mechanism can be eliminated, leaving only the ejector, electric firing mechanism, and chainless feed mechanism. After firing, the cartridge case automatically de-enters as the ejector wheel rotates, eliminating the need for extraction and ejection.

[0051] 4. Chainless feeding and wheel-driven feeding method: Since the ammunition with the firing barrel needs to be moved during the feeding process, in order to avoid excessive resistance in removing the ammunition affecting the firing frequency, a chainless feeding + wheel-driven firing method can be adopted. The motor drives the wheel to rotate the ammunition to the ready position. There is no energy loss in the feeding process, no chain removal force, and the shell ejection and feeding are carried out in parallel. The cartridge is directly taken out by the chainless feeding system, there is no shell ejection force, and the firing rate is increased.

[0052] The ammunition 42, the first-stage propellant 43 and the electric shock primer 44 are pre-loaded into the launch barrel, and when the weapon is fired, they are installed in the belt 33 of the chainless ammunition feeding system 3 and move within the space limited by the flexible guide 32.

[0053] The gun case 2 is mounted on the weapon launch platform via a launch platform coupling device 21 . The gun case body 22 is a mounting platform for various devices in the present invention and is relatively fixed to the launch platform coupling device 21 .

[0054] The motor drive mechanism 1 is mounted on the gun case 2. When energized, its drive motor 11 transmits power through the reducer 12, which in turn drives the feed wheel assembly 23. Driven by the feed wheel assembly 23 and the chainless feed system 3, the integrated projectile 4 moves along the flexible guide 32 of the chainless feed system 3, sequentially shifting the integrated projectile 4 into the designated firing position. Once the integrated projectile 4 is shifted to the designated position, the electric firing mechanism 14 is energized, igniting the electric firing primer 44 and the primary propellant 43, ejecting the projectile 42 from the barrel 41. After the projectile 42 is ejected, it can be stabilized by tail fins and accelerated by the secondary propellant. During the firing of the previous round, the feed wheel continues to rotate. After the round is fired, the barrel is shifted from the firing position back to the magazine under the action of the feed wheel. The subsequent round is then shifted to the firing position by the chainless feed system 3 and the feed wheel assembly 23, preparing for the subsequent round.

[0055] During the operation of weapons, shortening the firing process of traditional artillery weapons can significantly reduce the ammunition firing interval, improve the weapon radio frequency, and simplify the structure of the weapon system.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0057] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by persons skilled in the art should fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of low-recoil barrelless launcher, characterized in that: include: a chainless feeding system (3) for providing integrated firing ammunition (4); A gun case (2) is mounted on the top surface of the chainless ammunition feeding system (3) and is used to cover the integrated firing ammunition (4); An electric firing device (14) is mounted on one side of the gun case (2) and is used to fire the integrated firing ammunition (4); The motor drive mechanism (1) is installed on the side where the electric firing device (14) is installed, and is used to drive the integrated firing ammunition (4) to move to a different position.

2. A novel low-recoil, boreless firing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chainless ammunition feeding system (3) comprises an ammunition box (31), a flexible guide (32) is installed on the ammunition box (31), an ammunition belt (33) is installed inside the flexible guide (32), the integrated firing ammunition (4) is installed on the ammunition belt (33), the motor drive mechanism (1) drives the ammunition belt (33) to move, and the flexible guide (32) and the ammunition belt (33) are partially located in the gun case (2).

3. A novel low-recoil, boreless firing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gun case (2) includes a launch platform coupling device (21) mounted on the top surface of the flexible guide (32), a gun case body (22) is mounted on the launch platform coupling device (21), a bullet wheel device (23) is rotatably connected inside the gun case body (22), the integrated launch ammunition (4) is mounted on the bullet wheel device (23) and is driven by the bullet wheel device (23) to move, and the bullet wheel device (23) is transmission-connected to the motor drive mechanism (1).

4. A novel low-recoil, boreless launcher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The integrated ammunition launcher (4) comprises a launch barrel (41), wherein the launch barrel (41) is sequentially loaded with an electric shock primer (44), ammunition (42), and a first-stage propellant (43) along the direction of projectile launch, wherein the electric shock primer (44) is triggered by the electric shock device (14), and the launch barrel (41) is movably embedded in the bullet-feeding wheel device (23).

5. A novel low-recoil, boreless launcher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The motor drive mechanism (1) includes a mounting interface (13), the mounting interface (13) is mounted on one side of the gun case body (22), a reducer (12) is mounted on the mounting interface (13), an input shaft of the reducer (12) is axially connected to a drive motor (11), the drive motor (11) is fixedly connected to the reducer (12), and an output shaft of the reducer (12) is axially connected to the ejector wheel device (23).

6. The novel low-recoil, boreless firing device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The ejector wheel device (23) is a multi-shaped gear-type rotating shaft structure.

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