Automatic ammunition lifting system
By designing an automatic ammunition lifting system, which uses a motor-driven rotating rod to open and close the top cover and an electric cylinder to lift the pallet, the system solves the problems of low efficiency and safety in traditional ammunition resupply methods, and achieves fast, safe and efficient loading and unloading of ammunition boxes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional ammunition resupply methods are inefficient and have safety flaws. Operators have to carry heavy ammunition boxes in confined spaces, which is physically demanding and carries the risk of musculoskeletal injury. In addition, the lack of mechanical assistance leads to long mission interruptions.
An automatic ammunition lifting system was designed, including an opening assembly and a lifting assembly. The system uses a motor to drive a rotating rod to open and close the top cover, and an electric cylinder to drive the pallet to rise and fall. Combined with a controller and control panel, it achieves automated operation. It is equipped with shock-absorbing rubber strips and a buffer layer to improve safety and efficiency.
It enables rapid, safe, and efficient loading and unloading of ammunition boxes, significantly improving combat and operational efficiency while reducing the physical exertion and safety risks for operators.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ammunition handling technology, specifically to an automatic ammunition lifting system. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional turret-based ammunition resupply methods suffer from significant efficiency and safety deficiencies. Operators must move heavy ammunition boxes in confined vehicle compartments using unnatural postures. The irregular size and weight of these boxes exceed standard manual handling requirements, leading to increased physical exertion and a higher risk of musculoskeletal injuries. When transferring ammunition to the roof, operators must work on an unprotected platform, facing the risk of falls and struggling to maintain balance due to the platform's lack of stability. The entire process requires repeated trips back and forth without mechanical assistance, resulting in prolonged downtime and severely impacting equipment's continuous operational capability. This purely manual operation mode can no longer meet the demands of efficient, safe, and sustainable modern mechanical system maintenance. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic ammunition lifting system to solve the problems of low efficiency and safety defects in traditional ammunition resupply methods.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, an automatic ammunition lifting system is provided, comprising an opening assembly, a lifting assembly, and a controller. The opening assembly includes a top cover, a rotating rod, bearing seats, a coupling, and a motor. The rotating rod is inserted into two bearing seats, and one end of the rotating rod is connected to the motor via the coupling. The end of the top cover is fixed to the rotating rod and rotates together with the rotating rod to open and close the ammunition box inlet and outlet. The lifting assembly is located directly below the ammunition box inlet and outlet and includes a base, a scissor arm, an electric cylinder, and a support plate. The base and support plate are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the scissor arm. The electric cylinder is used to drive the scissor arm to extend and retract. Both the motor and the electric cylinder are electrically connected to the controller.
[0005] Furthermore, the upper surface of the pallet is provided with folding plates at both ends.
[0006] Furthermore, the pallet is provided with several rolling components, each including a support base and a ball bearing. The ball bearing is rotatably connected to the support base to support the ammunition box.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a control box, in which the controller is disposed, and a control panel is disposed on the outer surface of the control box, the control panel being electrically connected to the controller.
[0008] Furthermore, the control panel is equipped with a first indicator light, which corresponds to a control button on the control panel.
[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a control handle, which is equipped with control buttons and is electrically connected to the controller.
[0010] Furthermore, the control handle is equipped with a second indicator light, which corresponds to a control button.
[0011] Furthermore, the ammunition box inlet and outlet are covered with a ring of shock-absorbing rubber strips.
[0012] Furthermore, a buffer layer is provided on the bottom surface of the top cover that contacts the shock-absorbing rubber strip.
[0013] Furthermore, the buffer layer is a silicone buffer layer or a rubber buffer layer.
[0014] Principles and advantages:
[0015] This solution is an advanced device designed for the automated operation of vehicle ammunition boxes. It mainly consists of an opening assembly and a lifting assembly. When opening the lid: a motor drives a rotating rod, which in turn rotates the top cover counter-clockwise around the rod, opening the lid. When closing: the rotating rod drives the top cover clockwise around the rod, closing the lid. Lifting function: Pressing the platform lifting switch on the control panel activates the electric cylinder, moving the pallet upwards slightly above the vehicle roof platform and locking itself. Workers can then pull out the ammunition to complete the loading process. Lowering function: Workers first push the empty ammunition box back onto the pallet; then pressing the lowering switch on the control panel activates the electric cylinder, lowering the platform. After the pallet moves down to its reset position, it automatically stops and locks itself. After removing the empty ammunition box from the pallet, the folding plate can be opened to pull in the second set of ammunition boxes, enabling rapid, safe, and efficient loading and unloading of ammunition boxes, significantly improving combat and operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a logic block diagram of an automatic ammunition lifting system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening mechanism;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:
[0020] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: motor 1, commutator 2, coupling 3, top cover 4, bearing seat 5, roof 6, folding plate 7, pallet 8, scissor arm 9, electric cylinder 10, and base 11.
[0021] Example
[0022] An automatic ammunition lifting system, basically as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 Figure 3 As shown, this device, used on a vehicle, includes a cover opening assembly, a lifting assembly, a controller, a control box, and a control handle. The cover opening assembly is mounted on the vehicle roof 6 and includes a top cover 4, a rotating rod, bearing seats 5, a coupling 3, and a motor 1. The rotating rod is inserted into two bearing seats 5. One end of the rotating rod is connected to the motor 1 via the coupling 3 and a commutator 2. The end of the top cover 4 is fixed to the rotating rod and rotates together with it to open and close the ammunition box inlet / outlet. The lifting assembly is located directly below the ammunition box inlet / outlet and includes a base 11, a scissor arm 9, an electric cylinder 10, and a support plate 8. The base 11 and support plate 8 are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the scissor arm 9. The electric cylinder 10 drives the scissor arm 9 to extend and retract. Both the motor 1 and the electric cylinder 10 are electrically connected to the controller.
[0023] A shock-absorbing rubber strip is wrapped around the inlet and outlet of the ammunition box. A buffer layer is provided on the bottom surface of the top cover where it contacts the shock-absorbing rubber strip. The buffer layer is either a silicone buffer layer or a rubber buffer layer. In this embodiment, the buffer layer is a silicone buffer layer and has six protrusions. The shock-absorbing rubber strip and the silicone buffer layer provide shock absorption and cushioning for the top cover, while also being waterproof.
[0024] The upper surface of the pallet 8 is provided with folding plates 7 at both ends. The pallet 8 is provided with several rolling components, each of which includes a support base and a ball bearing. The ball bearing is rotatably connected to the support base to support the ammunition box.
[0025] The controller is housed in a control box, and a control panel is mounted on the outer surface of the control box. The control panel has a first indicator light, which corresponds to a control button on the control panel. The control panel and the first indicator light are electrically connected to the controller. A control handle has a control button and a second indicator light, which corresponds to a control button. The control handle and the second indicator light are electrically connected to the controller. The control panel has the same functions as the control buttons. The control panel includes buttons for emergency stop, power on / off, opening / closing the lid, platform raising, platform lowering, one-button unfolding, and one-button retraction. The control handle includes buttons for emergency stop, one-button open / stop, one-button retraction / stop, raising / stop, lowering / stop, opening / stop, and closing / stop.
[0026] When opening the cover: Press the "Open Cover" switch on the control panel (or the "Open Cover / Stop" switch on the control handle). The motor 1 drives the rotating rod, which in turn drives the top cover 4 to rotate counterclockwise around the rotating rod. The top cover 4 will stop when the angle between it and the plane of the roof 6 is 120°.
[0027] When closing: Press the "Close Cover" switch on the control panel (or the "Close Cover / Stop" switch on the control handle), the motor 1 will reset and drive the rotating rod, causing the top cover 4 to rotate clockwise around the rotating rod, thus closing the top cover 4.
[0028] Lifting: Press the “Platform Lift” switch on the control panel (or the “Lift / Stop” switch on the control handle); the electric cylinder 10 starts, the pallet 8 moves upward to a position 130mm higher than the platform 6 on the roof, automatically stops and locks itself; open the folding plate 7 on the pallet 8; pull out the ammunition forward to complete the loading operation.
[0029] Lowering: First, push the empty ammunition box back; then press the "Platform Lowering" switch on the control panel (or the "Lowering / Stop" control handle) to start the platform lowering. After the pallet 8 moves down and resets, it will automatically stop and lock itself; after taking out the empty ammunition box, open the folding plate 7 and pull the second set of ammunition boxes into the pallet 8.
[0030] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known structures and characteristics are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are capable of accessing all existing technologies in that field, and possess the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Therefore, those skilled in the art can, based on the guidance provided in this application, improve and implement this solution in conjunction with their own capabilities. Typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. An ammunition auto-lifting system, characterized by: The application relates to an ammunition box opening and closing device, which comprises an opening cover assembly, a lifting assembly and a controller, wherein the opening cover assembly comprises a top cover, a rotating rod, bearing seats, a shaft coupling and a motor, the rotating rod is inserted into the two bearing seats, one end of the rotating rod is connected to the motor through the shaft coupling, the end of the top cover is fixedly connected to the rotating rod and rotates with the rotating rod to open and close the ammunition box inlet and outlet; the lifting assembly is located directly below the ammunition box inlet and outlet and comprises a base, a scissor arm, an electric cylinder and a supporting plate, the base and the supporting plate are arranged at the upper end and the lower end of the scissor arm respectively, the electric cylinder is used for driving the scissor arm to stretch and retract, and the motor and the electric cylinder are electrically connected to the controller.
2. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the upper surface of the supporting plate are provided with folding plates.
3. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting plate is provided with a plurality of rolling assemblies, the rolling assembly comprises a supporting seat and a ball, the ball is rotatably connected to the supporting seat and is used for supporting the ammunition box.
4. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The application further comprises a control box, the controller is arranged in the control box, an outer surface of the control box is provided with a control panel, and the control panel is electrically connected to the controller.
5. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control panel is provided with a first indicator lamp, and the first indicator lamp corresponds to a control button on the control panel.
6. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The application further comprises a control handle, the control handle is provided with a control button, and the control handle is electrically connected to the controller.
7. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control handle is provided with a second indicator lamp, and the second indicator lamp corresponds to the control button.
8. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ammunition box inlet and outlet are wrapped with a circle of shock-absorbing rubber strips.
9. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower bottom surface of the top cover in contact with the shock-absorbing rubber strips is provided with a buffer layer.
10. An ammunition auto-lifting system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The buffer layer is a silica gel buffer layer or a rubber buffer layer.