Rocket gun automatic aiming and linkage device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of automatic aiming devices, and particularly to an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns. The device includes an aiming base and a launching base. A standard camera on the aiming base handles general detection and observation. If a target is detected, a high-precision camera initiates aiming, ensuring the target remains centered on the camera. Simultaneously, the launching base rotates synchronously with the high-precision camera, aligning the vertical and horizontal angles of the launching base and the high-precision camera to achieve aiming. The rotation angle of the launching base can be determined based on the effective range of the projectile. The time required for the projectile to hit the target from launch can be calculated based on the projectile's velocity and the distance between the launching base and the target. Furthermore, the rotation angle of the launching base relative to the horizontal angle of the aiming base is determined based on the relative speed between the launching base and the target. Finally, the operator or a computer selects whether to fire.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic aiming device technology, and in particular to an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns. Background Technology

[0002] Close-in weapon systems (CIWS) are weapon systems installed on or attached to naval ships to detect and destroy approaching anti-ship missiles or other threatening projectiles, serving solely as close-range defense systems for warships.

[0003] A typical close-in weapon system consists of the following components: radar, computer, multi-barrel rapid-fire medium-caliber cannon or multiple rocket launcher, and the gun mount can be rotated in azimuth.

[0004] Current close-in defense weapon systems typically rely on radar for detection. However, in actual use, counter-radar weapons, such as electromagnetic interference, have emerged to counter radar detection. When radar is jammed and rendered unusable, optical systems are needed for detection. Existing optical systems have limited functionality and detection angles, which cannot meet the requirements.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns.

[0007] The present invention provides an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine gun, comprising: an aiming base capable of detecting the surrounding situation and a launching base on which the weapon is mounted;

[0008] A horizontal rotating motor is installed on the top of the base. A rotating plate is rotatably connected to the top of the horizontal rotating motor. A first support plate and a second support plate are respectively set at both ends of the top of the rotating plate. An up-down rotating motor is installed on the end face of the first support plate. The up-down rotating motor is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting ball through a rotating shaft. The other end of the mounting ball is rotatably connected to the second support plate through a rotating shaft. A high-precision camera is provided on the end face of the mounting ball. Multiple ordinary cameras are installed on the end faces of the mounting balls on both sides of the high-precision camera.

[0009] The launching base includes a second horizontal rotary motor, the top of which is rotatably connected to the bottom of the ammunition storage compartment. A first connecting plate and a second connecting plate are respectively installed at both ends of the top of the ammunition storage compartment. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are rotatably connected to both ends of the launching weapon. One end of the launching weapon is rotatably connected to a second vertical rotary motor through a coupling and passing through the first connecting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the number of high-precision cameras is two, and the high-precision cameras are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the mounting ball.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the base is provided with a rotating groove, the rotating groove is rotatably connected to a protective ring, the protective ring is installed at the bottom of the rotating plate, and the rotary motor is located inside the rotating groove.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This invention utilizes cameras distributed across the end face of the mounting ball with 360-degree coverage, eliminating blind spots. Ordinary cameras handle general detection and observation. If a situation is detected, the camera can rotate to a detection position, where a high-precision camera aims at the target, ensuring it remains centered on the target. The horizontal and vertical rotation angles of the high-precision camera are transmitted to the launching base, which then rotates to the same angle. Simultaneously with the rotation of the high-precision camera, the orientation of the launching base aligns with the aiming position of the high-precision camera, facilitating weapon aiming and subsequent firing. Through the aiming base, 360° detection can be achieved, increasing the detection range and meeting user needs.

[0014] 2. The present invention allows for flexible combination of the number of aiming bases and launching bases: one-to-many: one aiming base links the action of a launching array composed of several launching bases; many-to-one: an aiming array composed of multiple aiming bases can increase the hit rate of the launching base by cooperating with and linking a single launching base; many-to-many: the action of a launching array composed of multiple launching bases is controlled by an aiming array composed of multiple aiming bases.

[0015] 3. The ordinary camera and high-precision camera in this invention can be connected to a computer via VR technology to establish a metaverse system. The metaverse system can be used for calculations during the launch process of the launch base and to control the actions of the launch base, making it more convenient for users to operate. It also increases the controllability of unmanned armored vehicles, unmanned tanks, drones, and unmanned boats, enabling them to complete combat missions even when subjected to electronic interference. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aiming base.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the launch base structure;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the base.

[0019] The diagram is labeled as follows: 101, Rotating plate; 102, Protective ring; 103, Mounting ball; 105, First support plate; 106, Second support plate; 107, Up-down rotating motor; 108, High-precision camera; 109, Ordinary camera; 110, Base; 111, Rotating groove; 112, Horizontal rotating motor; 201, Launching weapon; 202, Ammunition storage compartment; 203, First connecting plate; 204, Second connecting plate; 206, First connecting groove; 207, Second up-down rotating motor; 208, Motor support plate; 209, Second horizontal rotating motor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0022] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of the invention is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, if terms such as "first," "second," or "third" appear, they are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The following describes in detail the specific implementation of an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns, with reference to specific embodiments.

[0027] refer to Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides an automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket launchers and machine guns, comprising: an aiming base capable of detecting the surrounding situation, and a launching base on which weapons are mounted;

[0028] The aiming base includes a base 110, a horizontal rotary motor 112 is mounted on the top of the base 110, a rotating plate 101 is rotatably connected to the top of the horizontal rotary motor 112, a first support plate 105 and a second support plate 106 are respectively provided at the two ends of the top of the rotating plate 101, an up-down rotary motor 107 is mounted on the end face of the first support plate 105, the up-down rotary motor 107 is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting ball 103 through a rotating shaft, the other end of the mounting ball 103 is rotatably connected to the second support plate 106 through a rotating shaft, a high-precision camera 108 is provided on the end face of the mounting ball 103 on both sides of the high-precision camera 108, and multiple ordinary cameras 109 are mounted on the end faces of the mounting balls 103 on both sides of the high-precision camera 108.

[0029] The launching base includes a second horizontal rotary motor 209. The top of the second horizontal rotary motor 209 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the ammunition storage compartment 202. A first connecting plate 203 and a second connecting plate 204 are respectively installed at the two ends of the top of the ammunition storage compartment 202. The first connecting plate 203 and the second connecting plate 204 are rotatably connected to the two ends of the launching weapon 201. One end of the launching weapon 201 is rotatably connected to a second vertical rotary motor 207 through a coupling and passing through the first connecting plate 203.

[0030] It should be noted that the horizontal rotation motor 112 can rotate the mounting ball 103 on the horizontal plane, and the vertical rotation motor 107 can rotate the mounting ball 103 between the first support plate 105 and the second support plate 106. Through the cooperation of the horizontal rotation motor 112 and the vertical rotation motor 107, the mounting ball 103 can rotate 360° in space. Furthermore, with cameras covering the end face of the mounting ball 103 at 360 degrees without blind spots, ordinary cameras 109 handle ordinary detection and observation. If a situation is detected, the horizontal rotation motor 112 and the vertical rotation motor 107 can be activated to rotate the device to the detection position, where a high-precision camera 108 aims at the target, ensuring it remains at the center locked by the high-precision camera 108. The angles of rotation of the high-precision camera 108 in the horizontal and vertical directions are then transmitted to the transmitting base. Figure 2 While the high-precision camera 108 rotates, the launching weapon 201, which can be a rocket launcher or a close-in weapon system, rotates synchronously under the drive of the second horizontal rotating motor 209 and the second vertical rotating motor 207, so that the orientation of the launching weapon 201 is consistent with the aiming position of the high-precision camera 108, which facilitates weapon aiming.

[0031] When firing is required, the firing base is determined based on the effective range (ballistic trajectory) of the projectile. Figure 2 At the aiming base Figure 1 The vertical angle (elevation angle) is increased or decreased by a certain number of degrees, and the time required for the projectile to travel from launch to impact is calculated based on the projectile's velocity and the distance between the launch platform and the target (t_impact = S_target distance / V_projectile velocity). This is further adjusted according to the launch platform. Figure 2 The relative speed between the launcher and the target (V_relative speed = V_target speed - V_launcher speed) is used to determine the launcher. Figure 2 At the aiming base Figure 1 Based on the horizontal angle, how many degrees to increase or decrease (one revolution is 360 degrees), (S_muscle muzzle needs to increase horizontal distance to align with the target = V_relative speed * t_time required to hit the target, tan_fiber_base needs to rotate an additional angle = S_muscle muzzle needs to increase horizontal distance to align with the target / S_target distance).

[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 1 As shown, the top of the base 110 is provided with a rotating groove 111, the rotating groove 111 is rotatably connected to a protective ring 102, the protective ring 102 is installed at the bottom of the rotating plate 101, and the horizontal rotating motor 112 is located inside the rotating groove 111.

[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 1As shown, there are two high-precision cameras 108, and the high-precision cameras 108 are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the mounting ball 103.

[0034] It should be noted that by setting up two high-precision cameras 108, the efficiency of target detection and aiming can be improved through the cooperation of the two high-precision cameras 108.

[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 As shown, the second up-and-down rotating motor 207 is placed on the motor support plate 208. The outer wall of the motor support plate 208 is provided with a first connecting groove 206, and the first connecting groove 206 is threadedly connected to a protective cover.

[0036] The working principle of the automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine gun provided by this invention is as follows:

[0037] If a problem is detected, the horizontal rotation motor 112 and the vertical rotation motor 107 can be activated to rotate the device to the detection position, where the high-precision camera 108 will aim, ensuring the target remains at the center locked by the high-precision camera 108. Furthermore, the horizontal and vertical rotation angles of the high-precision camera 108 will be transmitted to the transmitting base. Figure 2 While the high-precision camera 108 rotates, the launching weapon 201 rotates synchronously under the drive of the second horizontal rotating motor 209 and the second vertical rotating motor 207, so that the orientation of the launching weapon 201 is consistent with the aiming position of the high-precision camera 108, which facilitates the aiming of the weapon and subsequent firing. By arranging multiple aiming bases for simultaneous use, 360° detection can be achieved, improving the detection range and meeting the needs of users.

[0038] This device can also be assumed to be a very typical naval gun:

[0039] The elevation angle is calculated using the distance measured by radar / optics and the effective range of the projectile (by adding or subtracting a few degrees / 180 degrees up or down from the angle of the aiming base).

[0040] The horizontal angle is determined by the ship's speed, the target's speed, and the target's distance (by adding or subtracting a few degrees from the angle of the aiming base; one rotation is 360 degrees). This device can be installed not only on ships but also on tanks, enabling tanks to automatically aim and avoid unnecessary dangers. Similarly, it can be used on armored vehicles and other military equipment. Both types of bases are mounted on the vehicle roof, allowing for fully automated combat.

[0041] The circuits and controls involved in this invention are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0042] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket launchers and machine guns, characterized in that, include: The aiming base for detecting the surrounding environment and the launching base for mounting weapons are operated using the following methods. S1. Aiming is performed using the aiming base, which rotates horizontally and vertically to follow the target, ensuring that the target is always centered on the high-precision camera on the aiming base. While the high-precision camera rotates, the transmitting base rotates synchronously, so that the vertical angle (upward angle) between the transmitting base and the high-precision camera is consistent with the horizontal angle, i.e., the transmitting base is used for aiming. S2. Next, based on the effective range of the fired projectile, determine how many degrees to increase or decrease the vertical angle (elevation angle) of the firing base on the aiming base; S3. Calculate the time required for the shell to hit the target from launch based on the shell's speed and the distance between the launch base and the target. Also, determine how many degrees the horizontal angle of the launch base should be increased or decreased based on the relative speed between the launch base and the target, and finally complete the launch operation of the launch base.

2. The automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket launchers and machine guns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic aiming and linkage device can be used in one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many modes. One-to-many: The action of a launch array consisting of several launch bases is coordinated by one aiming base; Many-to-one: A targeting array composed of multiple targeting bases can increase the hit rate of a single launching base by coordinating and linking them together. Many-to-many: The action of a launch array composed of multiple launch bases is controlled by a targeting array composed of multiple targeting bases.

3. The automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket launchers and machine guns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aiming base includes a base (110), a horizontal rotary motor (112) is mounted on the top of the base (110), a rotating plate (101) is rotatably connected to the top of the horizontal rotary motor (112), a first support plate (105) and a second support plate (106) are respectively provided at the two ends of the top of the rotating plate (101), an up-down rotary motor (107) is mounted on the end face of the first support plate (105), the up-down rotary motor (107) is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting ball (103) through a rotating shaft, the other end of the mounting ball (103) is rotatably connected to the second support plate (106) through a rotating shaft, a high-precision camera (108) is provided on the end face of the mounting ball (103) on both sides of the high-precision camera (108), and multiple ordinary cameras (109) are mounted on the end faces of the mounting balls (103) on both sides of the high-precision camera (108). The launching base includes a second horizontal rotary motor (209), the top of which is rotatably connected to the bottom of the ammunition storage compartment (202). A first connecting plate (203) and a second connecting plate (204) are respectively installed at the two ends of the top of the ammunition storage compartment (202). The first connecting plate (203) and the second connecting plate (204) are rotatably connected to the two ends of the launching weapon (201). One end of the launching weapon (201) is rotatably connected to a second vertical rotary motor (207) through a coupling and passing through the first connecting plate (203).

4. The automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket launchers and machine guns according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of high-precision cameras (108) is two, and the high-precision cameras (108) are symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the mounting ball (103).

5. The automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket launchers and machine guns according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ordinary camera (109) and the high-precision camera (108) can be connected to a computer via VR technology to establish a metaverse system. The metaverse system can be used for calculations during the launch process of the launch base and to control the actions of the launch base.

6. The automatic aiming and linkage device for rocket artillery and machine guns according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It can be installed on the roof of tanks and armored vehicles, on the deck of ships, or on transport vehicles such as the wings or fuselage of aircraft.

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