Mobile protection device for military vehicles with distance-active protection system

Abstract

The invention relates to a defense system with a distance-active protection system (200) for protecting a military vehicle (100) and a protective device (1) for the military vehicle (100) for protection against repercussions (R) of a distance-active protection system (200) on the vehicle (100), wherein the protective device (1) has a protective shield (2) which can be movably, in particular pivotably, attached to the vehicle (100) by means of a fastening device (3) and which has a viewing window (4) for seeing through the protective shield (2), wherein the protective shield (2) can be moved from a parked position to an operational position and wherein the distance-active protection system (200) is coupled to the protective device (1) in such a way that the distance-active protection system (200) can only be used in the operational position.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a defense system with a standoff-active protection system for protecting a military vehicle and a protective device for the military vehicle for protecting the vehicle from repercussions of a standoff-active protection system. The invention further relates to a method for protecting a military vehicle from repercussions of a standoff-active protection system using a protective device. A further subject of the invention is a military vehicle with such a defense system.

[0002] Distance active protection systems, such as those described in EP 0 687 885 A1, DE 100 50 479 A1 or US 7 202 809 B1, are used in military vehicles to defend against approaching threats.

[0003] Possible threats include incoming missiles or projectiles that approach the military vehicle and are intended to destroy or at least damage it. Military vehicles include both land vehicles, such as tanks or off-road vehicles, as well as watercraft or aircraft, such as ships or helicopters.

[0004] If such a military vehicle is equipped with a standoff protection system, an approaching threat can be detected, as in the invention, and appropriate countermeasures can be initiated. To defend against the threat, the standoff protection system can fire on it, for example, with projectile-forming charges or hollow-body projectiles, so that the threat is destroyed in mid-air at a distance from the vehicle, preventing damage to the vehicle.

[0005] Although the use of a standoff active protection system reduces the effects of an approaching threat on a military vehicle, the use of the protection system itself results in repercussions on the protected vehicle, so that turret superstructures, especially optics, crew members, and / or other less armored elements, can be damaged by these repercussions. The repercussions of the standoff active protection system, such as blasts or projectile remnants, result from the fire of the approaching threat. When a projectile is fired, repercussions occur simultaneously as a countermeasure, particularly in the opposite direction of the fire, which can then affect the military vehicle.

[0006] Protective shields are known for protection against external threats, for example from US 8 006 606 B1 or WO 2019 / 002217 A1, but these do not serve to protect against the effects of the vehicle's own distance-active protection system.

[0007] In the prior art, distance-active protection systems are therefore arranged in such a way that their effects cannot affect the military vehicle, but rather "bypass" the vehicle. For example, EP 0 687 885 A1 arranges the distance-active protection system on an inclined, elongated mounting arm on the vehicle, so that a significant distance exists between the vehicle and the protection system. In US Pat. No. 7,202,809 B1, however, the distance-active protection system is arranged directly on the highest point of the military vehicle, so that the effects of the distance-active protection system also bypass the vehicle.

[0008] Although this can protect the military vehicle from the effects of the active proximity protection system, the prior art solutions disadvantageously result in an excessive increase in the vehicle's contour due to the placement of the active proximity protection system on a mounting arm or at a high point of the vehicle. Such an increase in the vehicle's contour can, however, prove disadvantageous and limit the military vehicle's operational capabilities.

[0009] For example, military vehicles frequently need to be loaded and transported, and an increase in the vehicle's dimensions requires additional transport volume. Furthermore, an increased vehicle's dimensions can be disadvantageous when traveling, for example, when crossing terrain or using underpasses.

[0010] The invention is therefore based on Aufgabe The aim is to create a defense system that reduces the enlargement of the vehicle contour of a military vehicle by a defense system.

[0011] This task is solved in a defense system of the type mentioned above by the features of patent claim 1 gelöst .

[0012] The protective device can be used to protect a military vehicle with a standoff-active protection system from its repercussions, particularly from blasts and / or projectile debris. It can be mounted directly on the vehicle. Due to the inventive design and the resulting protective effect, the standoff-active protection system can also be mounted directly on the vehicle, unlike known solutions from the prior art, whereby a distance from the vehicle, particularly at its highest point or via a mounting arm, is no longer absolutely necessary. Due to the direct positioning of the protective device and the associated possibility of directly mounting the standoff-active protection system on the vehicle, the vehicle contour is reduced.

[0013] The protective device comprises a protective shield that can be movably attached to the vehicle using a fastening device. The protective shield can absorb and / or redirect the effects of the proximity-active protection system so that they do not directly impact the vehicle. The fastening device can serve to secure and move the protective shield, whereby it can be designed as a type of interface between the vehicle and the protective shield. Due to the mobility of the protective shield, the vehicle contour can be further reduced, especially when not in use, so that the possible applications are not limited by the protective device.

[0014] One embodiment of the invention provides that the protective shield is movable from a parked position into a deployed position. While the vehicle contour can be reduced, in particular compact, in the parked position, the protective shield can protect against repercussions of the distance-active protection system on the vehicle in the deployed position. Disassembly of the protective device, in particular the protective shield, outside of operations and subsequent assembly thereof can thus be avoided due to the mobility. In addition to the parked position and the deployed position, however, additional positions of the protective shield can also be provided, such as an intermediate position, which can be located in particular between the parked position and the deployed position.In this context, it is also possible that when transferring the protective shield from the deployed position to the parking position, the protective shield can be moved out of a field of vision, in particular out of the field of vision of an optical system and / or a crew member. This can increase the field of vision accordingly.

[0015] In this context, it can further be provided that the movement of the protective shield from the parked position to the deployed position occurs manually, for example, by a crew member, by hydraulics, and / or by a drive, for example, by a motor. Conversely, the protective shield can also be movable from the deployed position to the parked position. To maintain the position of the protective shield after moving to the desired position, it can be locked accordingly.

[0016] A further advantageous embodiment provides at least one locking element for locking the protective shield in various positions. Such a locking element can be designed as a captive plug pin or captive screw pin and locks the protective shield in various positions, particularly in the parked position and the deployed position, so that the protective shield is held in the desired position. The design and arrangement of the locking element allows the same locking element to lock the protective shield in all its positions, for example, by moving this locking element along with the protective shield.Alternatively, however, it is also possible to provide several locking elements, each of which locks the protective shield in a different position, so that, for example, a first locking element locks the protective shield in the parked position and a second locking element locks the protective shield in the deployed position.

[0017] Since the protective shield can restrict the view of crew members and / or optics due to its arrangement on the vehicle, particularly in the deployed position, the protective shield has at least one viewing window for looking through the protective shield. Particularly in the deployed position, the protective shield can reduce the field of vision of crew members and / or optics, so that the viewing window allows a view through the protective shield, even if the shield is within the field of vision. In this context, it is possible for the viewing window to be made of bulletproof glass, so that protection against repercussions can also be provided in the area of ​​the viewing window. When designing the viewing window, it is also possible for the viewing window to be designed as a viewing block.Furthermore, it is also conceivable to adapt the viewing window to the design of the protective shield, in particular to any angular designs, for example by also making the viewing window angular.

[0018] An advantageous embodiment in this context provides for the viewing window to be arranged in the protective shield in an interchangeable manner. This means that the viewing window can be replaced as needed, for example if visibility is reduced due to soiling or damage to the viewing window. This can occur in particular because the repercussions of the distance-active protection system can, among other things, act on the viewing window and cause it to become dirty and / or damaged. However, because the viewing window is interchangeable, the protective shield can be retained and only the viewing window replaced when necessary. Furthermore, because the viewing window can be quickly replaced, it is possible to adapt it to suit the intended use.

[0019] With regard to the viewing window, it is further proposed as an advantageous development that the protective device has vibration protection to protect the viewing window from vibrations. This vibration protection can be designed as a damper and / or as a support. Regardless of the position of the protective shield, when the military vehicle is in use, for example when driving or in combat, vibrations can act on the protective shield and thus in particular also on the viewing window. These vibrations can impair, in particular impair, the view through the viewing window. Furthermore, these vibrations can potentially damage the viewing window. To counteract the impaired view and / or damage to the viewing window, the vibration protection can protect the viewing window from vibrations, in particular by dampening them.

[0020] With regard to the protective properties of the protective device, a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the protective shield is designed at an angle to deflect the repercussions of the distance-active protection system. The angled design of the protective shield not only enables the protection of the military vehicle from the repercussions of the distance-active protection system, but also allows repercussions to be redirected away from the military vehicle so that they no longer act primarily in the direction of the vehicle, thus increasing the protective effect. In conjunction with the geometry of the protective shield, it is also possible to design the protective shield so that its geometry can be expanded.It would be particularly advantageous to adapt the geometry of the protective shield to the respective intended use, for example by adapting the size and / or shape and / or angular configuration, in particular the angular position, of the protective shield.

[0021] In order to movably attach the protective shield using the fastening device, a particularly advantageous embodiment provides that the fastening device has at least one joint for moving the protective shield. The joint can be designed as a rotary joint for pivoting, for example a hinge joint or a ball joint, and / or as a sliding joint for displacing the protective shield. The at least one joint can enable the movement of the protective shield into its different positions by connecting the protective shield to the military vehicle by means of the joint. The at least one joint makes it possible for the protective shield to be movable independently of the stand-off active protection system. For example, it is possible for the protective shield to be moved into an operational position and remain rigid in this position while the stand-off active protection system aligns itself accordingly and fires at threats approaching the vehicle.

[0022] With regard to the fastening device, it is further advantageously provided that the fastening device comprises a support device for supporting the protective shield. The support device can support the protective shield and accordingly absorb its load. It is possible for the support device to be moved along with the protective shield as it moves, so that the relative position between the support device and the protective shield remains constant. However, it is alternatively also possible for the support device not to be moved, so that the relative position between the support device and the protective shield changes accordingly as the shield moves.

[0023] Furthermore, an advantageous embodiment of the protective device provides at least one support for supporting the protective shield. This support can support the protective shield as soon as the protective shield is subjected to repercussions from the distance-active protection system, so that the shield can withstand these repercussions. In this context, it is advantageous if the support itself is designed as part of the fastening device, in particular as part of the carrier device. Furthermore, for a greater support effect, a plurality of supports can also be provided. It would be possible to connect these supports to one another by at least one support arranged transversely to them, thus further increasing the support effect.

[0024] In order that the protective shield can be supported by the fastening device, a further advantageous embodiment provides that at least one stop is designed such that in the event of feedback from the distance-active protection system, at least some of the feedback acting on the protective shield is absorbed by the fastening device via the at least one stop. The stop can be designed as part of the fastening device, in particular as part of the carrier device or the support. In order to absorb at least some of the feedback acting on the protective shield, the stop can be in contact with the protective shield. The contact can exist either at all times in the form of a fixed connection, in particular a welded connection, or only when feedback occurs, in particular when the protective shield is merely resting on the stop.

[0025] As a further advantageous embodiment, at least one sensor is provided for detecting at least one position of the protective shield, in particular the parked position and / or the deployed position. The sensor can be used to detect the position of the protective shield, since its mobility allows it to assume different positions, with the respective position generally depending on the intended use. The sensor can be designed as an active or passive sensor, in particular as a proximity sensor or position sensor, or even as a switch, in particular as a limit switch.

[0026] Another advantageous embodiment in this context provides a control unit for processing the sensor data. The acquired sensor data can be processed by the control unit and then further used. This makes it possible to use the control unit to display the processed sensor data to the crew via an interface and / or to transmit the processed sensor data to other systems of the military vehicle. The tasks of the other systems can then be executed taking the sensor data into account. It is also possible in this context for the control unit to be coupled to a drive and / or hydraulic system for moving the protective shield, so that this control unit can control the movement accordingly. In this case, it would be possible to design the control unit so that it can be operated by a crew member.

[0027] In a defense system with a standoff-active protection system for protecting a military vehicle, the above-mentioned object is achieved by a protective device having one of the several features mentioned above. This results in the advantages explained in connection with the protective device.

[0028] An advantageous embodiment of the defense system provides that the protective shield, in the parked position, serves as a cover for the stand-off protection system. In this context, it is possible for the protective shield, in the parked position, to cover the stand-off protection system and thus protect it from external influences. This can counteract potential damage to the protection system, particularly in transport situations, for example, when loading the military vehicle. Furthermore, it is possible for the protective shield not to cover the entire stand-off protection system, but rather for the cover to extend only to part of it, in particular to a part of the protection system that remains on the vehicle when the countermeasure is dismantled.Furthermore, it is also possible that the protective shield in the parking position cannot cover any part of the distance-active protection system, in particular if it is moved away from the distance-active protection system when moving from the deployment position to the parking position.

[0029] A further embodiment of the invention provides that the distance-active protection system is coupled to the protective device in such a way that the distance-active protection system can only be used when the protective shield is in the deployed position. Coupling the protection system to the protective device can then ensure that the protection system can only be used when the protective shield is in a specific position, in particular the deployed position. In particular, since protection against the effects of the distance-active protection system by the protective device can only be fully guaranteed when the protective shield is in the deployed position, this coupling can increase the operational reliability of the protective device. In this context, it would be possible for such a coupling to be controlled by a control unit.It is possible for the protective shield to remain in one position, particularly the deployment position, while the standoff protection system moves relative to the protective shield. For example, the protective shield can be pivoted into one position and locked in place, particularly in the deployment position. The standoff protection system can then target and fire at an approaching threat by aligning itself, e.g., by rotating.

[0030] Advantageously, the protective shield is movable, in particular pivotable, independently of the distance-active protection system. It is possible for the distance-active protection system to be movable, in particular rotating, independently of the protective shield.

[0031] Furthermore, in order to achieve the aforementioned objective, it is further proposed that a military vehicle of the type mentioned above have a defense system with one or more of the aforementioned features. This results in the advantages explained in connection with the defense system or the protection system.

[0032] An advantageous embodiment of the military vehicle provides that the protective device can be arranged in a line between the stand-off protection system and an object of the military vehicle to be protected. This arrangement can ensure that if repercussions from the stand-off protection system occur in the direction of the object to be protected, the protective device can absorb and / or redirect these repercussions, so that the repercussions are kept away from the object and the object is accordingly protected. It is possible for the stand-off protection system to be rotatably movable for firing at an approaching threat, while the protective shield can be rigidly locked in the deployed position. This allows the protective shield to be arranged in a line between the stand-off protection system and the object to be protected in the deployed position, even with a moving stand-off protection system.The protective shield can be rigid in the operational position relative to the vehicle, while the distance-active protection system moves relative to the protective shield.

[0033] In a method for protecting against repercussions of a distance-active protection system on a military vehicle with a protective device of a defense system, it is proposed to achieve the above-mentioned object that a protective shield is moved, in particular pivoted.

[0034] The advantages explained in connection with the protective device arise. The features described in connection with the protective device can also be applied individually or in combination to the method. The described advantages arise.

[0035] With regard to the method, it has proven advantageous that the protective shield is moved into an operational position to release the standoff protection system for firing. The protective device protects the vehicle from the effects of the standoff protection system when the protective shield is in the operational position. Since the protective effect against effects can be correspondingly reduced when the protective shield is in the parked position, coupling the standoff protection system and the protective device, in particular the protective shield, can be advantageous. Here, the coupling can be implemented in such a way that the protective system can only be released and activated when the protective shield is in the operational position.

[0036] In connection with the method, it can also advantageously be provided that the protective shield is moved into a parked position to block the firing of the stand-off active protection system. Since the protective effect of the protective device can be reduced in the parked position, coupling the stand-off active protection system and the protective device can be advantageous. This coupling can deactivate the stand-off active protection system when the protective shield is moved into the parked position, and the firing function is blocked accordingly.

[0037] With regard to the method, it has further proven advantageous if, before deployment of the distance-active protection system, a protective shield is moved, in particular pivoted, from a parked position to an operational position to protect the vehicle from repercussions of the distance-active protection system. When not in use, the protective shield can be moved to the parked position, since the use of the distance-active protection system is generally not intended outside of operations. In the parked position, the protective shield can reduce the vehicle contour, thus achieving the aforementioned advantages. If, however, the military vehicle is in use, in which case the use of the distance-active protection system may be intended, the protective shield can be moved from the parked position to the operational position to protect the vehicle from repercussions of the distance-active protection system.

[0038] Further details and advantages of protective devices according to the invention, defense systems equipped with such protective devices, military vehicles equipped with such defense systems, and methods according to the invention are explained below using the figures as examples. Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a military vehicle with a distance-active protection system and a protection device according to the invention in a front view of the vehicle, with the protective shield in the deployment position, Fig. 2 a schematic representation of the military vehicle according to Fig. 1 , wherein the protective shield is in the parked position, Fig. 3a and 3b show an embodiment of the protective device according to the invention in two views, Fig. 4a and 4b show a further embodiment of the protective device according to the invention in two views, Fig. 5a and 5b show a protective device movably attached to a vehicle in a parked position and a deployed position, Fig. 6a and 6b show a further protective device movably attached to a vehicle in a parked position and a deployed position, Fig. 7 shows a partial view of the military vehicle with two protective devices according to the invention in an oblique view and Fig. 8a and b each show a partial view of the military vehicle with the two protective devices according to Fig. 7 in the parking position in an oblique view.

[0039] The Fig. 1 und 2 show schematic representations of a military vehicle 100 with a distance-active protection system 200 and a protection device 1 according to the invention on each side of the vehicle 100.

[0040] Although the military vehicle 100 in the illustrations here is a tank, other land vehicles, such as off-road vehicles, or even water or air vehicles, such as ships or helicopters, which have a distance-active protection system 200, can also be equipped with a corresponding protection device 1.

[0041] The protective device 1 and the standoff active protection system 200 are components of a defense system 500. The defense system 500 serves, among other things, to protect the vehicle 100 from possible approaching threats 400 by allowing the standoff active protection system 200 to fire on and destroy them, and to protect the vehicle 100 from the repercussions R of the standoff active protection system 200 resulting from fire B from the threats 400.

[0042] The standoff active protection system 200 comprises a countermeasure 201, which is loaded by means of a loading device 202 of the protection system 200. The charges, in particular projectiles, projectile-forming charges or hollow-body projectiles, of the countermeasure 201 are used for firing B at approaching threats 400, as described in Fig. 1 is shown schematically.

[0043] According to the Fig. 1 The protective device 1 comprises a protective shield 2 and a fastening device 3 which movably fastens the protective shield 2 to the vehicle 100. The fastening device 3 comprises a support device 7 for supporting the protective shield 2 and a joint 8 for moving the protective shield 2.

[0044] As shown, the protective shield 2 is in a deployed position so that it can protect the military vehicle 100 from possible repercussions R of the standoff active protection system 200. The protective shield 2 is positioned such that the area of ​​the vehicle 100, starting from the countermeasure 201 and extending toward the center of the vehicle 100, is covered by the protective shield 2, so that this area is correspondingly protected from repercussions R of the standoff active protection system 200. While the protective shield 2 is positioned vertically in the deployed position in this embodiment, other orientations of the protective shield 2 in the deployed position are also possible.

[0045] If, as the Fig. 1 schematically illustrates, a threat 400, for example in the form of a guided missile or a projectile, approaches the vehicle 100 in order to destroy or damage it, the threat 400 is detected by the standoff active protection system 200 and fired upon by its countermeasure 201. By the fire B, the threat 400 is destroyed at a distance from the vehicle 100.

[0046] During the firing B by the countermeasure 201, however, repercussions R also occur simultaneously, such as blasts or projectile remnants, which act opposite to the firing direction and thus in the direction of the vehicle 100. In order to protect the military vehicle 100 from these repercussions R, they are absorbed and at least partially redirected by the protective device 1 and in particular its protective shield 2, so that the vehicle 100 is accordingly protected.

[0047] Outside of operations, the protective shield 2 can be in a parking position, as shown in Fig. 2 is shown schematically. In the parking position, the protective shield 2 is folded down toward the side of the vehicle, although folding it inward is also possible. In the embodiment, the protective shield 2 is aligned horizontally in the parking position, although other orientations of the protective shield 2 in the parking position are also possible.

[0048] To move the protective shield 2 from the deployment position according to Fig. 1 into the parking position according to Fig. 2 To transfer the protective shield 2 to the parking position, the countermeasure 201 is disassembled accordingly so that the protective shield 2 can be pivoted. However, it would also be conceivable here for the countermeasure 201 to remain mounted on the vehicle 100 and for the protective shield 2 to cover at least part of the distance-active protection system 200 in the parked position, thus acting as a type of cover or lid. It is also possible to arrange the protective device 1 on the vehicle 100 such that the countermeasure 201 is not covered in the parked position of the protective shield 2, for example, when the protective shield 2 is pivoted inward.

[0049] When considering the different positions of the protective shield 2 of the Fig. 1 und 2 It can be seen that the contour of the vehicle 100 with the protective shield 2 in the parking position can be reduced compared to the contour of the vehicle 100 with the protective shield 2 in the deployment position.

[0050] In the following, various designs of the protective device 1 are to be described on the basis of Fig. 3 bis 6 be explained in more detail.

[0051] The Fig. 3a und 3b show a first embodiment of the protective device 1 from two different perspectives. The protective device 1 comprises a protective shield 2 and a fastening device 3, wherein the fastening device 3 serves for the movable attachment of the protective shield 2 to a military vehicle 100.

[0052] The protective shield 2 is designed to be angled both in a horizontal plane H and in a vertical plane V. The angled design can advantageously have the effect that reactions R of a distance-active protection system 200 can be deflected accordingly by the protective shield 2 and thus the vehicle 100 can be protected, as shown in Fig. 1 is shown. However, taking into account the intended use or the available installation space on the vehicle 100, it is also possible to design the protective shield 2 differently. For example, the protective shield 2 can also be completely flat and without angled areas or with a different number of angled areas in the horizontal plane H and / or vertical plane V. However, the possible angles are not limited to the horizontal plane H and / or vertical plane V, but can also be oriented differently.

[0053] The protective shield 2 has a viewing window 4 for viewing through it. The viewing window 4 can be particularly advantageous if the protective shield 2, for example, reduces the field of view of an optical system and / or a crew member of the military vehicle 100. According to the exemplary embodiment, the viewing window 4 is made of bulletproof glass, so that the area behind the viewing window 4 is also correspondingly protected from the effects of the distance-active protection system 200.

[0054] The viewing window 4 is arranged in front of a shield recess 2.1 of the protective shield 2 by means of a frame 5. For installation, the viewing window 4 is positioned between the frame 5 and the protective shield 2 in front of the shield recess 2.1 and is secured by screwing the frame 5 to the protective shield 2 using several screws 6. This arrangement makes the viewing window 4 interchangeable and can be replaced as needed, for example, if it is damaged or if visibility is obstructed.

[0055] To ensure visibility through the viewing window 4 even when vibrations occur, which can occur particularly while the vehicle 100 is moving or during use of the active proximity protection system 200, a vibration protection device (not shown) is provided in the frame 5. This is because, particularly if the viewing window 4 is made of bulletproof glass, vibrations can lead to reduced visibility if the viewing window 4 were to vibrate as well. Furthermore, the vibration protection device can prevent damage to the viewing window 4 caused by vibrations that can occur, for example, while the military vehicle 100 is moving or due to the active proximity protection system 200. To prevent the transmission of vibrations to the viewing window 4, the vibration protection device can be designed as a damper.

[0056] For the movable attachment of the protective shield 2 to the military vehicle 100, the protective device 1 has the attachment device 3. The attachment device 3 enables the movement of the protective shield 2 between different positions, such as in particular between a parking position and an operational position.

[0057] The fastening device 3 has a support device 7, which supports the protective shield 2. The support device 7 is composed of four vertical supports 7.1 in the illustrations and two horizontal supports 7.2 in the illustrations, wherein the horizontal supports 7.2 are not formed continuously, but are divided into several subsections. The supports 7.1, 7.2 are arranged transversely in a lattice structure. The supports 7.1, 7.2 serve to support the protective shield 2, in particular as soon as reactions R of the distance-active protection system 200 occur, wherein the lattice structure can bring about advantageous force introduction and force distribution into the supports 7.1, 7.2 and into the fastening device 3, respectively. However, different embodiments, in particular taking into account the intended use of the protective device 1, are also possible here. For example, the number of supports 7.1, 7.2 and / or the angles between the connection points of the supports 7.1, 7.2 and / or the design of the supports 7.1, 7.2 can be varied. Furthermore, it is also possible to design the supports 7.1, 7.2 not as part of the support device 7, but as separate components of the protective device 1.

[0058] The support device 7 further comprises a total of four stops 7.3, although a different number is also possible, which are designed as part of the vertical supports 7.1. The support device 7 is connected to the protective shield 2 by means of the stops 7.3. The connection is designed to be non-detachable, for example by welding, but can alternatively also be designed to be detachable, for example by screwing. The connection between the protective shield 2 and the support device 7 enables, via the stops 7.3, the at least partial introduction of the reactions R from the protective shield 2 into the support device 7, in particular into the vertical supports 7.1.

[0059] To move the protective shield 2, the fastening device 3 has three joints 8. The joints 8 are fastened to a first side of the protective shield 2 and can be fastened to the military vehicle 100 on the opposite side, so that the protective shield 2 can be moved, here pivoted, by means of the joints 8. The movement of the joints 8 occurs about an axis A, with the protective shield 2 being moved accordingly about this axis A. Since the axis A results from the arrangement of the joints 8, an arrangement of the joints 8 that differs from the exemplary embodiment, for example on the support device 7, is also possible. Particularly in light of the available installation space for the protective device 1 on the vehicle 100, a differently oriented axis A can be quite advantageous, for example if the protective device 1 and in particular its protective shield 2 must be pivoted past a structure of the vehicle 100.

[0060] The protective shield 2 can be movably attached to the vehicle 100 by means of the fastening device 3, in that when the joints 8 are moved, the support device 7 and the protective shield 2 connected thereto are also moved. In the embodiment according to the Fig. 3a, 3b the carrier device 7 is moved along with the protective shield 2.

[0061] Alternatively, it is also possible to arrange the joints 8 not on the protective shield 2, but on the support device 7. In this case, if the support device 7 moves, the protective shield 2 would also move if there is a fixed connection between the protective shield 2 and the support device 7.

[0062] The fastening device 3 further comprises two locking elements 9 for locking the protective shield 2 in various positions. Depending on the design, the locking elements 9 can be designed as a captive screw bolt 9.1 or a captive plug bolt 9.2.

[0063] The locking elements 9 allow the protective shield 2 to be immobilized in various positions relative to the vehicle 100. The distance-active protection system 200, in particular the countermeasure 201, can target an approaching threat 400, for example, by a rotational movement, while the protective shield 2 remains immobile in the respective position.

[0064] As a counterpart to the locking elements 9, the fastening device 3 has two locking receptacles 10. The locking receptacles 10 are essentially fork-shaped, with the first locking receptacle 10.1 having only one fork arm and the second locking receptacle 10.2 having two oppositely arranged fork arms. The fork arm of the first locking receptacle 10.1 has a threaded bore for receiving the screw bolt 9.1, and the fork arms of the second locking receptacle 10.2 each have a bore. To lock the protective shield 2 in one position, the locking elements 9 are inserted into the locking receptacles 10 according to the illustrations in Fig. 3a und 3b inserted, in particular plugged or screwed. The locking receptacles 10 are designed as part of the support device 7, here in particular as part of the vertical supports 7.1.

[0065] In the Fig. 4a und 4b A further embodiment of the protective device 1 is shown. The protective device 1 has the essential features of the first embodiment according to the Fig. 3a und 3b , so that the differences between the two versions will be discussed in particular. However, the aforementioned advantages of the first version also apply to this second version and are by no means excluded by the following discussion of the differences.

[0066] The protective device 1 according to the Fig. 4a und 4b It has a protective shield 2 that can be moved by means of a fastening device 3, but which is designed with different dimensions compared to the previously described embodiment. The dimensions of the protective shield 2 can be adapted as needed, particularly taking into account the installation space for the protective device 1 on a military vehicle 100.

[0067] In this embodiment, the protective shield 2 is also angled and has an angled viewing window 4 adapted to the protective shield 2. The surface of the viewing window 4 is flush with the surface of the protective shield 2 on one side. The angled design of the viewing window 4 can be particularly advantageous if a large area of ​​the protective shield 2 is to be visible, for example, because the protective shield covers a large field of vision for an optical system and / or a crew member. Alternatively, however, it is also possible to design the viewing window 4 flat.

[0068] The protective device 1 further comprises a frame 5, which is arranged on the protective shield 2. The frame 5 is permanently connected to the protective shield 2, for example by welding, although it would also be conceivable to provide a detachable connection, for example by screwing. The frame 5 surrounds a shield recess 2.1, into which the viewing window 4 is fitted. In addition, it is possible for the viewing window 4 to be clamped and / or glued into the shield recess 2.1. To simplify the installation of the viewing window 4 in the shield recess 2.1, the corners of the viewing window 4 can be beveled, for example to allow a fitter to reach behind it during assembly.

[0069] The fastening device 3 comprises a support device 7, which has two vertical supports 7.1 and one horizontal support 7.2, as shown. The protective shield 2 is arranged on the support device 7 via stops 7.3, which are formed as part of the vertical supports 7.1.

[0070] The fastening device 3 further comprises two joints 8, which are arranged on the protective shield 2. Alternatively, however, it would also be possible to arrange the joints 8 on the support device 7. The spaced arrangement of the joints 8 also results in this embodiment Fig. 4a und 4b an axis A, which is the pivot axis of the joints 8 and at the same time the pivot axis of the protective shield 2.

[0071] A difference of the protective device 1 according to Fig. 4a, 4b compared to the previously described design according to Fig. 3a, 3b This becomes apparent when considering the locking elements 9 and the locking receptacles 10. The two locking receptacles 10 are fork-shaped, each with a fork arm, each having a bore, for example a threaded bore. The protective shield 2 can be attached to the vehicle 100 by means of the locking receptacles 10, for example by establishing a screw connection between the locking receptacles 10 and the vehicle 100. The locking receptacles 10 are connected by means of a bridge 10.4.

[0072] The locking elements 9 serve to lock the protective shield 2 and are designed as screw bolts 9.1. The screw bolts 9.1 connect the support device 7 to the locking receptacles 10. When the protective shield 2 moves from a first position, for example, the deployed position, to a second position, for example, the parked position, the locking of the locking elements 9 is released, so that the locking receptacles 10, including the bridge 10.4, remain stationary and rigid on the vehicle 100, and the support device 7 with the joints 8 and the protective shield 2 is moved.

[0073] According to Fig. 4a the protective shield 2 is in the parked position. In the parked position, the protective shield 2 is attached to the vehicle 100 by means of the fastening device 3, namely both via the joints 8 (not visible in this illustration) and via the support device 7. Also according to Fig. 4b , in which the protective shield 2 is in the deployed position, it can be seen that the protective shield 2 is fastened to the vehicle 100 by means of the fastening device 3, namely via the joints 8 and the support device 7. However, other embodiments are also conceivable for fastening the protective shield 2 to the vehicle 100, e.g. an arrangement in which the protective shield 2 is fastened directly to the vehicle 100 via a joint without a support device or in which the support device has the joint.

[0074] The Fig. 5a und 5b show a protective device 1 according to the invention with a protective shield 2, which is movably fastened to a military vehicle 100 by means of a fastening device 3. The protective device 1 represents a third embodiment, wherein the design is essentially similar to the first two embodiments according to the preceding illustrations according to the Fig. 3 and 4The aforementioned advantages of the first two embodiments therefore also apply to this embodiment, and the following discussion will focus in particular on further features and aspects of the protective device 1.

[0075] In the Fig. 5a The protective shield 2 is shown in a parking position. In the parking position, the contour of the vehicle 100 is compared to an operational position, such as this Fig. 5b shows, is reduced. In the parking position, the protective shield 2 is positioned flat against the roof of the vehicle 100, although other parking positions are also possible.

[0076] The protective shield 2 is held in the parked position by the fastening device 3, in particular by the support device 7, and locked in this position by means of the locking elements 9. The protective shield 2 is spaced apart from the roof of the vehicle 100, thereby preventing the transmission of vibrations to the protective shield 2 via the roof. However, it would also be conceivable to allow the protective shield 2 to rest on the roof, so that locking it in at least one position, in particular the parked position, would not be necessary.

[0077] The locking elements 9 are inserted into the locking receptacles 10. The screw bolt 9.1 is screwed to the first locking receptacle 10.1, and the bolt 9.2 is inserted into the holes of the second locking receptacle 10.2. It is advantageous for the locking elements 9 to be secured by certain measures and thus designed to be captive, such as a cotter pin or a retaining ring, or the preload of a spring.

[0078] To lock the protective shield 2 in the parked position, two parking brackets 11 are provided on the vehicle 100. During locking, the parking brackets 11 are received by the locking receptacles 10, so that when the locking elements 9 are inserted, they are simultaneously inserted through the parking brackets 11. The parking brackets 11 are therefore designed to correspond to the locking elements 9 and the locking receptacles 10 of the protective device 1.

[0079] For the design of the parking brackets 11, Fig. 5b The first parking bracket 11.1 has a partial bore that intersects its outer edge, allowing the shaft of the screw bolt 9.1 to be guided into this partial bore without completely removing the screw bolt 9.1 from the locking recess 10.1. If the screw bolt 9.1 is then screwed to the locking recess 10.1, a screw connection is created between the locking recess 10.1 and the parking bracket 11.1, thus locking the protective shield 2.

[0080] The second parking bracket 11.2 is provided with a hole through which the bolt 9.2 is inserted when inserted into the locking receptacle 10.2. Once locked, the locking elements 9 prevent any movement of the protective shield 2, so that it remains in the parked position.

[0081] When selecting the locking elements 9, other combinations of screw bolts 9.1 and bolts 9.2 are also possible. For example, two screw bolts 9.1 or two bolts 9.2 could be used as locking elements 9. The Fig. 5a und 5b However, the combination of screw bolt 9.1 and bolt 9.2 has the advantage that the screw connection between the locking receptacle 10.1 and the parking bracket 11.1 creates a tension, so that the transmission of vibrations to the protective device 1, which can occur, for example, when driving the military vehicle 100, can be reduced. The screw connection firmly fixes the protective device 1 in the parking position, so that possible vibrations of the protective device 1 can be counteracted.

[0082] Furthermore, a sensor 15 (not shown in detail) is arranged on the parking bracket 11.2. This sensor is designed as a position sensor and serves to detect the various positions of the protective shield 2. Using the sensor data, a coupling of the protective device 1 and the distance-active protection system 200 can be provided such that the protective system 200, in particular the countermeasure 201, is only released in the deployed position of the protective shield 2 and / or blocked in the parked position of the protective shield 2. This can further increase the protective effect of the protective device 1 by preventing reactions R acting on the vehicle 100 from occurring while the protective shield 2 is in the parked position.

[0083] To couple the protective device 1 and the proximity-active protection system 200, the sensor data generated by the sensor 15 is transmitted to a control unit 16 (not shown in detail), which evaluates the sensor data accordingly and blocks or enables the proximity-active protection system 200 based on this sensor data. The coupling between the sensor 15 and the control unit 16 can be established via cable or alternatively wirelessly, in particular via a radio connection.

[0084] In this context, however, as an alternative to a separate control unit 16, it would also be possible to use an existing control unit 16 of the vehicle 100 and in particular of the distance-active protection system 200 for processing the sensor data and to dispense with an additional control unit 16.

[0085] A possible arrangement of the control unit 16 is shown schematically in the Fig. 1 und 2 The control unit 16 is located in the military vehicle 100, although other arrangements are also possible. In particular, the control unit can also coincide with the control unit of the protection system 200.

[0086] To move the protective shield 2 from the parking position according to Fig. 5a into the operating position according to Fig. 5b To transfer the protective shield 2, the locking elements 9 are released and the protective shield 2 is then pivoted.

[0087] For this purpose, the screw bolt 9.1 inserted into the locking receptacle 10.1 and the bolt 9.2 inserted into the locking receptacle 10.2 are loosened, thus releasing the locking receptacles 10. To prevent the locking elements 9 from being lost when they are released, especially if the locking elements 9 remain partially in the locking receptacle 10, it is conceivable to design the locking elements 9 so that they cannot be lost.

[0088] Once the locking elements 9 are released, the protective shield 2 can be moved by means of the fastening device 3, in particular by means of the joints 8. In the exemplary embodiment, the protective shield 2 is pivoted with the support device 7 via joints 8 not visible in these illustrations. The pivoting movement is carried out manually, for example, by a crew member, although it is also possible to carry out the movement automatically, for example, by a drive and / or hydraulics.

[0089] The movement of the protective shield 2 starts in the parking position according to Fig. 5a and ends in the deployment position according to Fig. 5b . During the movement of the protective shield 2, the entire support device 7 is moved along, so that the locking receptacles 10 arranged on the support device 7, including the locking elements 9, are also moved along.

[0090] When the deployment position is reached according to Fig. 5b The protective shield 2 is locked in place by means of the locking elements 9. For locking purposes, deployment mounts 12 are provided on the military vehicle 100. These mounts are designed to correspond to the locking elements 9 and locking receptacles 10, so that when the locking elements 9 are inserted into the locking receptacles 10, a connection is established to the deployment mounts 12. In this embodiment of the protective device 1, it is thus provided that the same locking elements 9 are provided for locking the protective shield 2 in its various positions.

[0091] For this purpose, the first insert holder 12.1 is provided with a hole through which the screw bolt 9.1 is inserted during locking. By screwing the screw bolt 9.1 into the locking receptacle 10.1, a connection, in this case a screw connection, is established between the locking receptacle 10.1 and the insert holder 12.1 or the vehicle 100. The screw connection provides the aforementioned advantages regarding vibration reduction.

[0092] The bolt 9.2 is inserted into the locking receptacle 10.2 through the second insert holder 12.2. The insert holder 12.2 also has a bore for this purpose and can be designed similarly or identically to the first insert holder 12.1.

[0093] In contrast to the parking brackets 11, the deployment brackets 12 are designed to be more solid, since when a distance-active protection system 200 is used, at least part of its reactions R can also be transmitted to the deployment brackets 12 via the protective shield 2 and the carrier device 7.

[0094] In the Fig. 5b , which represents the operational position of the protective shield 2, the protective shield 2 is in a position erected relative to the vehicle 100. The protective shield 2 is positioned such that objects of the vehicle 100 located behind it are protected from the effects R of the distance-active protection system 200 (not shown in detail).

[0095] In order to provide additional support for the protective device 1 in the operating position, the design according to the Fig. 5a und 5b It is provided that the parking brackets 11 support the protective shield 2. For this purpose, the parking brackets 11 rest against the erected protective shield 2. Alternatively, however, it would also be conceivable for the parking brackets 11 to rest against the support device 7, in particular its supports 7.1, 7.2.

[0096] A fourth embodiment of a protective device 1 according to the invention is shown in the Fig. 6a und 6b The protective device 1 comprises an angled protective shield 2, which is movably attached to a military vehicle 100 by means of a fastening device 3. The design of this exemplary embodiment is also similar to the previous embodiments, so that the aforementioned advantages also apply to this embodiment. Therefore, further features and aspects will be discussed below.

[0097] The Fig. 6a shows the protective shield 2 in a parking position. The protective shield 2 is flat in relation to the vehicle 100 and thus reduces the vehicle contour in an advantageous manner.

[0098] In contrast to the previous embodiments, two joints 8 are arranged directly on the protective shield 2, thus enabling a pivoting movement of the protective shield 2 about an axis A, which runs through the joints 8. Since the pivot points of the joints 8 are spaced at different distances from the roof of the vehicle 100, the axis A is oriented obliquely relative to the roof of the vehicle 100. The orientation of the axis A results from the arrangement of the joints 8 on the shield 2 and on the vehicle 100. By appropriately designing and arranging the joints 8, it is possible to adapt the orientation of the axis A, in particular to the installation space and / or the intended use of the protective device 1.

[0099] In order to support the protective shield 2, the fastening device 3 of the protective device 1 also has a support device 7 in this embodiment. The support device 7 is similar to the embodiment according to Fig. 4a, 4b and has supports 7.1, 7.2.

[0100] The fastening device 3 further comprises two locking elements 9 in the form of screw bolts 9.1 and two locking receptacles 10 connected by a bridge 10.4. Deviating from the previously described embodiment according to Fig. 5a und 5b The captive screw bolts 9.1 serve to connect the carrier device 7 and the locking receptacles 10 in the deployment position and not to connect the locking receptacles 10 and the parking brackets 11 or deployment brackets 12. The connection between the vehicle 100 and the locking receptacles 10 is realized by means of four screw bolts 14.

[0101] The locking receptacles 10 each have a bore for receiving the locking elements 9. In one of the bores, a sensor 15 is provided for detecting the different positions of the protective shield 2. This sensor 15 is in the embodiment according to Fig. 6a und 6b It is designed as a switch, whereby different types of sensors can be used. Various arrangements of the sensor 15 are also possible. The sensor data from the sensor 15 is transmitted to a control unit 16 and processed as described above.

[0102] Due to the design of the protective device 1 according to Fig. 6a und 6b When the protective shield 2 moves, the support device 7 is moved with it and the locking receptacles 10 and the bridge 10.4 connecting the locking receptacles 10 remain rigidly attached to the vehicle 100.

[0103] Furthermore, only the locking of the protective shield 2 in the operating position, as in Fig. 6b shown, is taken over by the locking elements 9, whereas the protective shield 2 is locked in the parking position by a locking connector 13.

[0104] To lock the protective shield 2 in the parking position according to Fig. 6a Therefore, an additional locking receptacle 10.3 is provided on the protective shield 2. The locking receptacle 10.3 has a bore that can then accommodate a bolt 13.1 of the locking connector 13, so that the protective shield 2 is locked. Furthermore, it is also conceivable to provide the bore of the locking receptacle 10.3 with a thread so that a screw bolt can be accommodated for locking. Furthermore, it is possible to equip the protective shield 2 with additional locking receptacles 10.3, which can, for example, reduce vibrations.

[0105] In the exemplary embodiment, the distance between the protective shield 2 and the roof of the vehicle 100 is bridged in the parked position by means of the locking connector 13. The locking connector 13 has a central connecting piece 13.2, which is adjustable in length by screwing it in and out, and at each end of which a receptacle 13.3 is arranged. The receptacles 13.3 accommodate the bolts 13.1 for locking the protective shield 2. The bolts 13.1 can be designed as simple plug-in bolts or as spring bolts, with a captive design being advantageous.

[0106] To lock the protective shield 2 in the parking position according to Fig. 6a one end of the locking connector 13 remains connected to the vehicle 100 and the second end is connected to the locking receptacle 10.3 so that the bolt 13.1 locks the protective shield 2.

[0107] In the Fig. 6b The protective shield 2 is shown in the operating position. The protective shield 2 is locked by means of the screw bolts 9.1, in that the screw bolts 9.1 connect the support device 7 with the locking receptacles 10. The locking receptacles 10 have corresponding holes for this purpose, which are located in the Fig. 6a are shown.

[0108] In the deployed position of the protective shield 2, the support device 7 is connected to the locking receptacles 10 by means of the locking elements 9, so that any feedback R of a distance-active protection system 200 (not shown) that occurs is absorbed by the protective shield 2 and diverted via the fastening device 3.

[0109] The locking connector 13 remains in the deployed position of the protective shield 2 on the vehicle 100, whereby it is also conceivable to arrange the locking connector 13 or a part of the locking connector 13, in particular the bolt 13.1, in the deployed position on the protective shield 2.

[0110] In Fig. 7 A military vehicle 100 with active distance protection systems 200 is shown. To protect against repercussions R, two protective devices 1 are arranged near the outer sides of the vehicle 100 on its turret. Alternatively, however, it is also possible to arrange the protective device 1 elsewhere on the vehicle 100. For example, the protective device 1 could also be arranged directly on the hull or centrally on the turret of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, an arrangement on the roof or on the side walls of a vehicle is possible. The protective device 1 should be arranged on the outer contour of the vehicle.

[0111] The protective device 1 shown in the upper part of the illustration corresponds to the design according to Fig. 6a und 6b , whereby the protective device 1 shown in the lower part of the illustration corresponds to the design of the Fig. 5a und 5b The previously discussed advantages for protective devices 1 arise.

[0112] The protective devices 1 and the standoff-active protection systems 200 are components of a defense system 500 according to the invention. The protective devices 1 serve to protect against repercussions R of the standoff-active protection systems 200 and are therefore arranged on the vehicle 100 such that they are each located in a line between the standoff-active protection system 200 and the objects 300 to be protected, in particular optics 301 and hatches 302, 303. This results in the protective shields 2 of the protective devices 1 covering an area of ​​the vehicle 100 that is protected against the repercussions R. In this context, it is conceivable to adapt the protective shield 2 to the available installation space on the vehicle 100. This adaptation can also be carried out directly on site, for example, by extending the protective shield 2 by welding and / or screwing.

[0113] In this context, it is also possible for a defense system 500 according to the invention to have only one protection device 1 and one distance-active protection system 200 or, alternatively, a plurality of these.

[0114] Furthermore, the protective devices 1 are in accordance with Fig. 7 arranged on the vehicle 100 in such a way that the protective shields 2 are pivotally moved out of the field of vision of the crew members, who are located, for example, in the hatches 302, 303, and / or the optics 301 when transferred from the illustrated deployment position to the parking position. In order to maintain the field of vision of the crew members and / or the optics 301 even in the deployment position of the protective shield 2, as shown in Fig. 7 shown, a viewing window 4 is provided in each of the protective shields 2.

[0115] The standoff-active protection system 200 comprises a countermeasure 201 and a loading device 202, wherein the countermeasure 201 is rotatable. When a threat 400 approaches, the countermeasure 201 rotates in the direction of the approaching threat 400 and fires at it, causing repercussions R that act in the direction of the vehicle 100. The repercussions R are absorbed and redirected by the protective devices 1, in particular their protective shield 2, so that the vehicle 100, in particular its objects 300 to be protected, are protected.

[0116] In this context, it is also possible for the distance-active protection system 200 to be coupled to the protective device 1 in such a way that the distance-active protection system 200 can only be used when the protective shield 2 is in the deployed position. Thus, it would be possible to prevent feedback R from occurring while the protective shield 2 is in the parked position by blocking the distance-active protection system 200 in the parked position and releasing it in the deployed position.

[0117] Outside of operations, the protective shield 2 can be moved from the illustrated operational position into a parking position, which can be Fig. 8a und 8b are shown. The Fig. 8a shows the upper part of the Fig. 7 illustrated protective device 1 in the parking position, the Fig. 8b which are in the lower part of the Fig. 7 illustrated protective device 1 in the parking position.

[0118] To transfer the protective shields 2 from the deployment position to the illustrated parking position, the countermeasure 201 of the distance-active protection system 200 is dismantled and the protective shield 2 is moved according to the previous description. Fig. 8a und 8b At least part of the distance-active protection system 200, in particular the charging device 202, can remain on the vehicle, so that the protective shield 2 serves as a kind of cover for the distance-active protection system 200 in the parked position. However, it would also be conceivable not to dismantle the countermeasure 201 and to design the protective shield 2 such that it serves as a cover for the entire distance-active protection system 200, and in particular for the countermeasure 201, in the parked position.

[0119] In the embodiments of the protective devices 1, it is provided that the movement into the various positions of the respective protective shield 2 is carried out manually by a crew member. It would also be conceivable to provide a motor that moves the protective shield 2. The protective shields 2 are pivoted outward relative to the vehicle 100 during the movement from the deployed position to the parked position, so that the contour of the vehicle 100 is reduced. Bezugszeichen:

[0120] 1Protection device 2Protection shield 2.1Shield recess 3Fastening device 4Viewing window 5Frame 6Screws 7Support device 7.1Vertical support 7.2Horizontal support 7.3Stop 8Joint 9Locking element 9.1Screw bolt 9.2Bolt 10Locking receptacle 10.1First locking receptacle 10.2Second locking receptacle 10.3Third locking receptacle 10.4Bridge 11Parking bracket 11.1First parking bracket 11.2Second parking bracket 12Insert bracket 12.1First insert bracket 12.2Second insert bracket 13Locking connector 13.1Bolt 13.2Connector 13.3Receptacle 14Screw bolt 15Sensor 16Control unit 100military vehicle 200stand-off active protection system 201countermeasure 202loading device 300object to be protected 301optics 302first hatch 303second hatch 400threat 500defense system BFiring RRepercussions

Claims

1. Defence system with a distance-active protection system (200) for protecting a military vehicle (100) and a protection device (1) for the military vehicle (100) for protecting against repercussions (R) of a distance-active protection system (200) on the vehicle (100), characterized in that the protective device (1) has a protective shield (2) which can be fastened to the vehicle (100) in a movable, in particular pivotable, manner by means of a fastening device (3) and which has a viewing window (4) for looking through the protective shield (2), wherein the protective shield (2) can be moved from a parking position into an operational position and wherein the distance-active protection system (200) is coupled to the protective device (1) in such a way that the distance-active protection system (200) can only be used in the operational position.

2. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya locking element (9) for locking the protective shield (2) in different positions of the protective shield (2).

3. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the viewing window (4) is arranged replaceably in the protective shield (2).

4. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a vibration protection to protect the viewing window (4) from vibrations.

5. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protective shield (2) is designed at an angle to deflect the reactions (R) of the distance-active protection system (200).

6. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device (3) has a support device (7) for carrying the protective shield (2).

7. Defense system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized byat least one support (7.1, 7.2) for supporting the protective shield (2).

8. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one stop (7.3) is designed such that in the event of reactions (R) of the distance-active protection system (200), at least a portion of the reactions (R) acting on the protective shield (2) is absorbed by the fastening device (3) via the at least one stop (7.3).

9. Defense system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one sensor (15) for detecting at least one position of the protective shield (2), in particular the parking position and / or the deployment position.

10. Defense system according to claim 9, characterized by a control unit (16) for processing the sensor data.

11. Defence system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthe protective shield (2), in particular in a parking position, serves as a cover for the distance-active protection system (200).

12. Military vehicle, characterized by a defense system (500) according to any one of the preceding claims.

13. Military vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that the protective device (1) can be arranged in a line between the distance-active protection system (200) and an object to be protected (300) of the military vehicle (100).

14. Method for protecting against the reaction of a distance-active protection system (200) on a military vehicle (100) with a protection device (1) of a defense system (500) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a protective shield (2) is moved, in particular pivoted.

15. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that To release the distance-active protection system (200) to fire, the protective shield (2) is moved into an operational position.