Eight-connected launching mechanism for small-sized patrol ammunition
By designing an adjustable eight-cell launcher, the problem of fixed tilt angle of traditional launchers was solved, enabling convenient loading of loitering munitions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING ANGFEI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional eight-cell launchers have a fixed tilt angle, which causes the launch tubes to tilt upwards, making it inconvenient for operators to load small loitering munitions from a high position.
An eight-unit launcher mechanism was designed. Through the cooperation of a rotating shaft, bearings, connecting side plates, locking pins, through holes, and fixed sockets, the tilt angle of the launch frame can be adjusted to 0° and 40°, which facilitates loading.
The launch frame angle is adjustable, allowing operators to easily load loitering munitions and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of weapon equipment technology, specifically relating to an eight-cell launcher mechanism for small loitering munitions. Background Technology
[0002] Small loitering munitions are compact, intelligent weapon systems with autonomous flight and reconnaissance and strike capabilities. They can "cruise" over target areas to perform missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, electronic warfare, or direct attack.
[0003] An eight-cell launcher is a device that can simultaneously load and launch eight small loitering munitions. When installed in a suitable location, it can perform combat missions such as multi-point suppression or destruction of enemy air defense systems. However, the tilt angle of traditional eight-cell launchers is fixed, which results in the launch tubes in the launcher openings tilting upwards. This means that when operators load small loitering munitions into the launch tubes on the launcher, the loading position is at a high position, making the operation inconvenient and thus causing inconvenience to the use of the eight-cell launcher.
[0004] Therefore, this invention provides an eight-cell launcher for small loitering munitions to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an eight-cell launcher for small loitering munitions, which aims to solve the problem that the existing traditional eight-cell launchers have a fixed tilt angle, resulting in the launch tube openings of the launchers being tilted upwards. This makes it inconvenient for operators to load small loitering munitions into the launch tubes, as the loading position is relatively high.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an eight-cell launcher mechanism for a small loitering munition, comprising a launcher base, on both sides of the top center of the launcher base having a rotating shaft connected through it, the other end of the rotating shaft extending into the interior of a bearing, the bearing being connected to the center of one side surface of a connecting side plate, the connecting side plate being symmetrically connected to both sides of the launch frame, a launch control box being connected to the top surface of the rear end of the launch frame, four sets of locking pins being symmetrically connected to both sides of the top center of the launcher base, one end of each locking pin having a through hole, the through hole being formed on both sides of the top center of the launcher base, the other end of each locking pin extending into a first fixing socket, the first fixing socket being formed on one side surface of an arc-shaped plate, the arc-shaped plate being connected to one side surface of the connecting side plate, and a second fixing socket being formed on one side surface of the arc-shaped plate.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the eight-cell launcher mechanism for small loitering munitions of this utility model, the inner top surface of the launch frame is connected with guide rails in a horizontal array, and the front surface of the launch frame is connected with a screw.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the eight-cell launcher mechanism for small loitering munitions of this invention, a rear support plate is connected to the rear end surface of the launch frame.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the eight-cell launcher mechanism for small loitering munitions of this utility model, the locking pin is slidably connected to the launcher base through a through hole.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the eight-cell launcher mechanism for small loitering munitions of this utility model, the positions and dimensions of the first and second fixed sockets match the positions and dimensions of the through holes.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the eight-cell launcher mechanism for small loitering munitions according to this utility model, the locking pin is slidably connected to the arc-shaped plate through a first fixed socket or a second fixed socket.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This invention utilizes a rotating shaft, bearings, connecting side plates, locking pins, through holes, a first fixed socket, an arc-shaped plate, and a second fixed socket in a coordinated manner. By separating the locking pin, the launch frame can rotate on the launcher base via the rotating shaft, allowing both the first and second fixed sockets to be moved to the through hole. The locking pin then penetrates the through hole and inserts into either the first or second fixed socket. This allows the launch frame's tilt angle to be adjusted to 0° and 40°. When the launch frame's tilt angle is 40°, launch can be performed. When the tilt angle is 0°, the loading section of the launch frame can be rotated down, allowing operators to easily load loitering munitions, thus facilitating the use of the eight-cell launcher mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the connecting side plate of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Launcher base; 2. Rotating shaft; 3. Bearing; 4. Connecting side plate; 5. Launch frame; 6. Launch control box; 7. Rear support plate; 8. Guide rail; 9. Phillips head screw; 10. Locking pin; 11. Through hole; 12. First fixing socket; 13. Arc plate; 14. Second fixing socket. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention provides the following technical solution: an eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition, comprising a launcher base 1, a rotating shaft 2 being connected through the two surfaces of the middle position at the top of the launcher base 1, the other end of the rotating shaft 2 extending into the interior of a bearing 3, the bearing 3 being connected at the middle position of one side surface of a connecting side plate 4, the connecting side plate 4 being symmetrically connected to the two sides of a launch frame 5, a launch control box 6 being connected to the top surface at the rear end of the launch frame 5, four sets of locking pins 10 being symmetrically connected to the two surfaces of the top of the launcher base 1, one end of the locking pin 10 being connected through a through hole 11, the through hole 11 being opened through the two surfaces of the top of the launcher base 1, the other end of the locking pin 10 extending into a first fixing socket 12, the first fixing socket 12 being opened on one side surface of an arc plate 13, the arc plate 13 being connected to one side surface of the connecting side plate 4, and a second fixing socket 14 being opened on one side surface of the arc plate 13.
[0022] It is important to note that the launch control box 6 mainly consists of a solid-state battery, a 12V voltage regulator module, a 1000W 24V voltage regulator module, a main switch, a data link, a satellite guidance antenna, a launch control board, and a switch. The satellite guidance antenna is mounted on the top of the launch control box 6. The solid-state battery, 12V voltage regulator module, 1000W 24V voltage regulator module, main switch, data link, launch control board, and switch are all located inside the launch control box 6. Its main functions include rapid launch of eight-channel loitering munitions, power-on / off control and internal / external power switching of the loitering munitions, launch ignition control and detection, launch protection detection, loitering munition presence detection, serial communication and network communication, pre-launch status checks and parameter uploading. The launch control board is designed with hardware circuitry based on the functional requirements of an eight-channel launch control board. The satellite guidance antenna... Its function is to feed the received ephemeris data into the flight controller to achieve satellite-less launch. The launch control box 6 is powered by a 12S4P solid-state battery, which supplies power to the launch control board, data link, and switch via a voltage regulator module. The network port on the launch control board is connected to the switch, which then outputs three network ports. One port is directly output, and the other two are connected to the first-generation and second-generation data links respectively. A three-position switch is used to select whether to connect directly to the network port via a network cable or wirelessly to the first-generation or second-generation data link. The eight channels of the launch control board are connected to the launch control box 6 via adapter cables and fixed to the launch tube. The launch frame 5 is composed of 4040 heavy-duty aluminum alloy profiles and a fixing frame, allowing the operator to assemble multiple 4040 heavy-duty aluminum alloy profiles together using bolts and fixing frames to form the overall launch frame 5.
[0023] Preferably, the inner top surface of the launch frame 5 is connected with guide rails 8 in a horizontal array, and the front surface of the launch frame 5 is connected with a screw 9.
[0024] In practical use, the guide rail 8 is to provide a direction of movement for the launch tube within the launch frame 5, allowing the launch tube to be placed in the launch frame 5. When the launch tube is placed in the launch frame 5, the Phillips head screw 9 can be screwed through the connector on the launch tube into the launch frame 5, so that the launch tube can be fixedly installed on the launch frame 5.
[0025] Preferably, the rear end surface of the launch frame 5 is connected to a rear support plate 7.
[0026] In practical use, the rear support plate 7 mainly bears the overload during launch. When the small loitering munition is launched, it generates recoil force. The tail of the launch tube transmits the impact force to the surface of the rear support plate 7. The rear support plate 7 can distribute the concentrated load to the launch frame 5.
[0027] Preferably, the locking pin 10 is slidably connected to the launcher base 1 through the through hole 11, and the position and size of the first fixing socket 12 and the second fixing socket 14 match the position and size of the through hole 11. The locking pin 10 is slidably connected to the arc plate 13 through the first fixing socket 12 or the second fixing socket 14.
[0028] In practical use, the locking pin 10 can slide through the through hole 11 on the launcher base 1, allowing one end of the locking pin 10 to be inserted into the first fixing socket 12 or the second fixing socket 14 on the arc plate 13. After the locking pin 10 is inserted, a bolt can be used to thread through the locking pin 10 and screw it into the launcher base 1, thereby fixing the position of the locking pin 10. The center of the arc surface of the arc plate 13 coincides with the axis of the rotating shaft 2. The first fixing socket 12 and the second fixing socket 14 correspond to the positioning positions of the launch frame 5 when it is tilted at 40° and loaded horizontally at 0°, respectively. When the launch frame 5 is tilted at 40°, the position of the first fixing socket 12 will move to the position of the through hole 11. When the launch frame 5 is in a 0° horizontal loading state, the position of the second fixed socket 14 will move to the position of the through hole 11. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the launch frame 5, the operator pulls out the locking pin 10 so that one end of the locking pin 10 can be separated from the first fixed socket 12 or the second fixed socket 14. At this time, push the launch frame 5 so that the launch frame 5 rotates around the rotating shaft 2 through the bearing 3. When the launch frame 5 reaches the target angle of 0° or 40°, the locking pin 10 can be slid through the through hole 11 and inserted into the first fixed socket 12 or the second fixed socket 14 again. Then, the position of the locking pin 10 is fixed with bolts to achieve the angle locking of the launch frame 5.
[0029] Working principle: When using this eight-cell launcher for small loitering munitions, the launcher base 1 can be installed at a designated position on the vehicle by bolting through the mounting holes on the launcher base 1. When the operator needs to load the launch frame 5 inside the launcher base 1, first unscrew the bolts securing the locking pin 10. Then, pull the locking pin 10 to separate one end of the locking pin 10 from the first fixing slot 12 on the arc plate 13. Then, push the launch frame 5 to rotate around the rotation axis 2 via the connected bearing 3. When the launch frame 5 reaches the 0° horizontal loading state, the second fixing slot 14 on the arc plate 13 will move to the through hole 11. Then, slide the locking pin 10 through the through hole 11 and insert it into the second fixing slot. In the insertion port 14, the locking pin 10 is fixed in place again with bolts to secure the position of the launch frame 5. At this time, the loading opening at the top of the launch tube on the launch frame 5 can be rotated down, making it easier for the operator to load the small loitering munition. After loading, the locking pin 10 can be separated again, allowing the launch frame 5 to rotate around the rotating shaft 2 again through the connected bearing 3, so that the launch frame 5 can rotate to a 40° tilted launch position. Then, the locking pin 10 is reinstalled to fix the position of the launch frame 5. With this setting, the operator can adjust the launch frame 5 at 0° and 40°, making it easier for the operator to load the loitering munition, thus bringing convenience to the use of the eight-cell launcher mechanism.
[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition, comprising a launcher base (1), characterized in that: A rotating shaft (2) is connected through both sides of the top center of the launcher base (1). The other end of the rotating shaft (2) extends into the interior of a bearing (3). The bearing (3) is connected to the center of one side surface of a connecting side plate (4). The connecting side plate (4) is symmetrically connected to both sides of the launch frame (5). A launch control box (6) is connected to the top surface of the rear end of the launch frame (5). Four sets of locking pins are symmetrically connected to both sides of the top of the launcher base (1). 10) One end of the locking pin (10) is connected to a through hole (11), the through hole (11) is opened on both sides of the top of the launcher base (1), and the other end of the locking pin (10) extends into the first fixing socket (12), the first fixing socket (12) is opened on one side surface of the arc plate (13), the arc plate (13) is connected to one side surface of the connecting side plate (4), and a second fixing socket (14) is also opened on one side surface of the arc plate (13).
2. The eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner top surface of the launch frame (5) is connected with guide rails (8) in a horizontal array, and the front surface of the launch frame (5) is connected with a screw (9).
3. An eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end surface of the launch frame (5) is connected to a rear support plate (7).
4. An eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking pin (10) is slidably connected to the launcher base (1) through the through hole (11).
5. An eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positions and dimensions of the first fixed socket (12) and the second fixed socket (14) match the positions and dimensions of the through hole (11).
6. An eight-cell launcher for a small loitering munition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking pin (10) is slidably connected to the arc plate (13) through the first fixed socket (12) or the second fixed socket (14).