Device capable of adjusting gun barrel launching angle

By designing a device that can adjust the firing angle of the gun barrel, continuous or stepwise angle adjustment can be achieved by using threaded rods and sliding groove structures, and recoil is buffered by a force-relief component. This solves the problems of large angle adjustment error and cumbersome operation in traditional artillery, and improves the rapid response and mobility of the artillery.

CN224202291UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05MIANYANG YANGTENG COMPOSITE MATERIAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MIANYANG YANGTENG COMPOSITE MATERIAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Traditional artillery training relies on human experience to adjust firing angles, resulting in large errors. The complex mechanical structure makes operation cumbersome and inflexible, making it difficult to respond quickly in emergency scenarios and limiting the mobility and tactical flexibility of artillery deployment.

Method used

A cannon barrel device including adjustment components and force-relief components was designed. The cannon barrel angle can be continuously or steppedly adjusted through threaded rods and sliding groove structures. Multiple sets of spring components are used to buffer the recoil, and the mobility and stability of the device are improved by combining casters and counterweights.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous or stepped adjustment of the barrel angle, reduces operational difficulty and error, improves the rapid response capability of the artillery in complex environments, and enhances the structural safety and mobility.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a device capable of adjusting the launching angle of a gun barrel, which comprises the gun barrel and further comprises a movable base, an adjusting assembly is arranged in a groove of the movable base in a sliding mode, and the adjusting assembly is hinged to the front side of the gun barrel. And the force unloading assembly is fixedly installed on the rear side of the movable base, and the top end of the force unloading assembly is hinged to the tail end of the gun barrel. By means of the device capable of adjusting the gun barrel launching angle, the problems that an existing gun barrel support is complex in overall structure, difficult to adjust and poor in flexibility are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cannon barrel technology, specifically a device for adjusting the firing angle of a cannon barrel. Background Technology

[0002] Due to limitations in technology, the angle adjustment for traditional artillery training and firing has long relied on the gunner's experience and visual estimation. In complex battlefield environments or high-intensity training scenarios, this method is prone to deviations in angle setting due to human judgment errors, environmental interference (such as insufficient light or terrain obstruction), and other factors, which can lead to the risk of accidental firing. To avoid the above problems, a gun barrel support has been introduced.

[0003] Existing gun barrel supports have a relatively complex overall structure, are difficult to adjust, and lack flexibility. For example, application number CN202210974129.7 describes a gun barrel angle adjustment support for fire-resistant artillery. The support uses a combination of a rotating block, a support block, a support rod, a spring, and a plug to adjust the tilt angle of the support platform. However, the device has the following drawbacks: the complex mechanical transmission structure makes the operation steps cumbersome, which not only increases the training cost and operation difficulty for gunners, but also makes it difficult to respond quickly in emergency combat scenarios, thus limiting the deployment mobility and tactical flexibility of the artillery. Utility Model Content

[0004] One object of this invention is to solve at least the aforementioned problems and / or defects, and to provide at least the advantages described below.

[0005] To achieve these objectives and other advantages according to the present invention, a device for adjusting the firing angle of a gun barrel is provided, comprising: a gun barrel, and further comprising:

[0006] The movable base has an adjustment component that is slidably installed in its groove, and the adjustment component is hinged to the front side of the barrel.

[0007] The unloading assembly is fixedly installed on the rear side of the movable base, and the top of the unloading assembly is hinged to the tail end of the barrel.

[0008] Preferably, the groove is provided with symmetrical sliding grooves;

[0009] The structure of the adjustment component includes:

[0010] A threaded rod is rotatably mounted in a groove, and a rotating handle is provided at the tail end of the threaded rod;

[0011] A movable block has a threaded hole through it, and the size of the threaded hole is adapted to the threaded rod to achieve a threaded connection. The movable block has protruding sliders symmetrically arranged on both sides, and the protruding sliders are adapted to the sliding groove to achieve a sliding connection.

[0012] The connecting rod is hinged at one end to the moving block and at the other end to the gun barrel.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of balls are evenly embedded in the bottom of the protruding slider, and the balls are in rolling connection with the groove.

[0014] Preferably, the structure of the force-relieving component includes:

[0015] The housing is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the movable base;

[0016] The slide bar assembly is fixedly installed inside the housing in a linear array.

[0017] The buffer seat has a through hole, which is adapted to the slide rod assembly to achieve a sliding connection.

[0018] Spring assembly I is sleeved on the slide rod assembly. One end of spring assembly I is fixed to the front end of the inner side of the housing, and the other end is fixed to the front side of the buffer seat.

[0019] Spring assembly II is sleeved on the slide rod assembly. One end of spring assembly II is fixed to the rear end of the inner side of the housing, and the other end is fixed to the rear side of the buffer seat.

[0020] The hemispherical base is fixedly installed at the breech end of the gun barrel, and the bottom of the hemispherical base is hinged to the top surface of the buffer seat.

[0021] Preferably, the bottom of the movable base is equipped with multiple sets of omnidirectional wheels.

[0022] Preferably, a counterweight is provided at the front end of the movable base.

[0023] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] This device allows for continuous or stepped adjustment of the firing angle through the sliding of adjustable components, adapting to different ranges and ballistic requirements. Combined with a force-dissipating component, it effectively buffers recoil, reducing device displacement or vibration and improving structural safety. Furthermore, the movable base facilitates rapid deployment and adjustment of firing posture in various terrains. The overall structure is simple, occupies little space, and is highly mobile.

[0025] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0028] Figure 3This is a top view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0031] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Cannon barrel, 2. Movable base, 21. Groove, 22. Slide groove, 3. Adjustment component, 31. Threaded rod, 32. Handle, 33. Movable block, 34. Threaded hole, 35. Protruding slider, 36. Connecting rod, 37. Ball bearing, 4. Force relief component, 41. Housing, 42. Slide rod assembly, 43. Buffer seat, 44. Spring assembly I, 45. Spring assembly II, 46. Hemispherical base, 5. Caster wheel, 6. Counterweight. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can implement it based on the description.

[0033] It should be understood that terms such as “having,” “comprising,” and “including” as used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or combinations thereof.

[0034] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "equipped with", "sleeved / connected", "connected", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] The following is a detailed description of this novel experimental device with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0038] Figure 1-5 This invention discloses a device for adjusting the firing angle of a cannon barrel, comprising: a cannon barrel 1, and further comprising:

[0039] The movable base 2 has an adjustment component 3 slidably disposed in its groove 21, and the adjustment component 3 is hinged to the front side of the barrel 1.

[0040] The unloading component 4 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the movable base 2, and the top of the unloading component 4 is hinged to the tail end of the barrel 1.

[0041] Working principle:

[0042] Since the adjustment component 3 is hinged to the front side of the barrel 1, when the adjustment component 3 slides back and forth in the groove 21 of the movable base 2, it will cause the front end of the barrel 1 to swing up and down, thereby changing the angle between the barrel 1 and the horizontal plane and realizing the adjustment of the firing angle.

[0043] When the cannon barrel 1 finishes firing, it will generate a reverse recoil force, and the entire cannon barrel 1 will move backward. At this time, the force of the backward movement is transmitted to the force relief component 4. The force relief component 4 absorbs and disperses the recoil force through its own elastic deformation, reducing the impact on the moving base 2 and the overall structure, and improving the stability of the device.

[0044] This device allows for continuous or stepped adjustment of the firing angle by adjusting component 3, adapting to different ranges and trajectories. Combined with the force-relief component 4, it effectively buffers recoil, reducing device displacement or vibration and improving structural safety. Furthermore, the movable base 2 facilitates rapid deployment and adjustment of firing posture in different terrains. The overall structure is simple, occupies little space, and is highly mobile.

[0045] As described above, grooves 22 are symmetrically arranged within the groove 21;

[0046] The structure of the adjustment component 3 includes:

[0047] The threaded rod 31 is rotatably disposed in the groove 21, and the tail end of the threaded rod 31 is provided with a rotating handle 32;

[0048] The movable block 33 has a threaded hole 34 through it, and the size of the threaded hole 34 is adapted to the threaded rod 31 to achieve threaded connection. The movable block 33 has protruding sliders 35 symmetrically arranged on both sides, and the protruding sliders 35 are adapted to the slide groove 22 to achieve sliding connection.

[0049] The connecting rod 36 is hinged at one end to the moving block 33 and at the other end to the barrel 1.

[0050] Working principle:

[0051] The operator rotates the handle 32 to rotate the threaded rod 31. Since the threaded rod 31 engages with the threaded hole 34 of the moving block 33, the moving block 33 slides back and forth along the axis of the threaded rod 31 (in actual use, the moving block 33 moves forward when rotating in the forward direction and backward when rotating in the reverse direction, depending on the direction of the thread). The protruding sliders 35 on both sides of the moving block 33 engage with the sliding grooves 22 in the groove 21, restricting the moving block 33 to move only in a straight line along the direction of the sliding grooves 22, thus preventing rotation.

[0052] At this time, when the moving block 33 slides back and forth, it pushes the front end of the cannon barrel 1 to swing up and down through the connecting rod 36, thereby changing the angle between the cannon barrel 1 and the horizontal plane. When the moving block 33 moves forward, the connecting rod 36 lifts the front end of the cannon barrel 1 to reduce the firing angle, and vice versa to increase the firing angle.

[0053] Among them, ① when the moving block 33 is at the end of the groove 21B, the entire barrel 1 is placed horizontally.

[0054] ② Because the vibration during launch may cause the adjustment component 3 to slide and change the preset angle, in order to avoid this problem, this device uses the self-locking property of the threaded rod 31 to prevent the moving block 33 from sliding due to recoil during launch.

[0055] ③ Because the connecting rod 36 needs to bear a large load, high-strength pipes (such as alloy steel) can be selected to improve the bending strength in order to avoid breakage.

[0056] In the above scheme, a plurality of balls 37 are evenly embedded in the bottom of the protruding slider 35, and the balls 37 are rolled in connection with the groove 22.

[0057] Working principle:

[0058] When the operator turns the handle 32 to drive the threaded rod 31 to rotate, the moving block 33 rolls forward / backward in the slide groove 22 through the ball 37, which drives the connecting rod 36 to push and pull the front end of the cannon barrel 1 to achieve the adjustment of the firing angle;

[0059] At this time, the balls 37 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the protruding slider 35, forming rolling support points, making the moving block 33 move more smoothly, turning the original hard sliding friction into rolling friction, reducing the torque required to turn the handle 32, making manual operation easier, and further extending the service life of the device.

[0060] In actual use, the ball bearing 37 can pass over or roll over sand and dust that accidentally enters the slide groove 22, reducing jamming. At the same time, if necessary, the ball bearing 37 can be embedded in the bottom of the protruding slider 35, so that the ball bearing 37 is restricted to a fixed position when rolling in the slide groove 22, avoiding the ball bearing 37 from falling off due to vibration, external impact or long-term use.

[0061] As described above, the structure of the force-relieving component 4 includes:

[0062] The housing 41 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the movable base 2;

[0063] The slide bar assembly 42 is fixedly installed inside the housing 41 in a linear array;

[0064] The buffer seat 43 has a through hole, and the through hole is adapted to slide the slide rod assembly 42 to achieve a sliding connection.

[0065] Spring assembly I 44 is sleeved on slide rod assembly 42. One end of spring assembly I 44 is fixed to the front end of the inner side of housing 41, and the other end is fixed to the front side of buffer seat 43.

[0066] Spring assembly II 45 is sleeved on slide rod assembly 42. One end of spring assembly II 45 is fixed to the rear end of the inner side of housing 41, and the other end is fixed to the rear side of buffer seat 43.

[0067] The hemispherical base 46 is fixedly installed at the tail end of the cannon barrel 1, and the bottom of the hemispherical base 46 is hinged to the top surface of the buffer seat 43.

[0068] Working principle:

[0069] When the cannon barrel 1 fires, the recoil force generated is transmitted to the buffer seat 43 through the hemispherical base 46 at the rear end, causing the buffer seat 43 to shake inside the housing 41.

[0070] At this moment, spring assembly I44 (the front spring assembly) is stretched, and spring assembly II45 (the rear spring assembly) is compressed. Both absorb kinetic energy simultaneously. Spring assembly I44 stores elastic potential energy through stretching deformation, offsetting part of the recoil force. Spring assembly II45 further absorbs impact energy through compression deformation, forming a double buffering effect.

[0071] After the recoil disappears, the elastic tension of spring group I 44 and the elastic thrust of spring group II 45 work together to push the buffer seat 43 forward along the slide rod group 42 to reset, avoiding the lag or shaking that may occur when a single spring resets.

[0072] In actual operation or transportation, the barrel 1 moves forward due to external force (such as transportation bumps), and the buffer seat 43 slides forward along the slide rod group 42. At this time, the spring group I 44 is compressed and the spring group II 45 is stretched. The bidirectional springs work together again to suppress shaking.

[0073] The unloading component 4 achieves dynamic balance of the impact load throughout its entire stroke through the coordinated tension and compression of the front and rear sets of springs. Compared with the unidirectional spring structure, it can absorb the impact force more efficiently.

[0074] As described above, the bottom of the movable base 2 is provided with multiple sets of omnidirectional wheels 5.

[0075] Working principle:

[0076] Due to the free rotation characteristics of the casters 5, the mobile base 2 can turn more flexibly, and the multiple casters 5 distribute the weight of the equipment. At the same time, the self-locking of the casters 5 can also make the device stable during use.

[0077] As described above, the front end of the mobile base 2 is provided with a counterweight 6.

[0078] Working principle:

[0079] Because the center of gravity of the device may shift after the angle of the barrel 1 is adjusted, a counterweight 6 is added to prevent it from tipping over.

[0080] By adding weight to the front end of the mobile base 2 and setting a counterweight 6, the weight of the front and rear ends is balanced, preventing the equipment from tipping over when starting, braking or changing the load (such as when the cannon 1 is firing or when the adjustment angle is too large), and avoiding the mobile base 2 from tilting backward or leaning.

[0081] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A device for adjusting the firing angle of a gun barrel, comprising: The cannon barrel is characterized by further comprising: The movable base has an adjustment component that is slidably installed in its groove, and the adjustment component is hinged to the front side of the barrel. The unloading assembly is fixedly installed on the rear side of the movable base, and the top of the unloading assembly is hinged to the tail end of the barrel.

2. The device for adjusting the firing angle of the gun barrel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The groove is symmetrically provided with sliding grooves; The structure of the adjustment component includes: A threaded rod is rotatably mounted in a groove, and a rotating handle is provided at the tail end of the threaded rod; A movable block has a threaded hole through it, and the size of the threaded hole is adapted to the threaded rod to achieve a threaded connection. The movable block has protruding sliders symmetrically arranged on both sides, and the protruding sliders are adapted to the sliding groove to achieve a sliding connection. The connecting rod is hinged at one end to the moving block and at the other end to the gun barrel.

3. The device for adjusting the firing angle of the gun barrel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the protruding slider is embedded with a plurality of balls evenly arranged, and the balls are rolled in connection with the groove.

4. The device for adjusting the firing angle of the gun barrel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The structure of the force-relieving component includes: The housing is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the movable base; The slide bar assembly is fixedly installed inside the housing in a linear array. The buffer seat has a through hole, which is adapted to the slide rod assembly to achieve a sliding connection. Spring assembly I is sleeved on the slide rod assembly. One end of spring assembly I is fixed to the front end of the inner side of the housing, and the other end is fixed to the front side of the buffer seat. Spring assembly II is sleeved on the slide rod assembly. One end of spring assembly II is fixed to the rear end of the inner side of the housing, and the other end is fixed to the rear side of the buffer seat. The hemispherical base is fixedly installed at the breech end of the gun barrel, and the bottom of the hemispherical base is hinged to the top surface of the buffer seat.

5. The device for adjusting the firing angle of the gun barrel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mobile base is equipped with multiple sets of omnidirectional wheels.

6. The device for adjusting the firing angle of the gun barrel according to claim 1, characterized in that, A counterweight is provided at the front end of the mobile base.

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