Kinetic destruction system with annular wing

Abstract

FIELD: weapons.SUBSTANCE: invention relates namely to non-fire weapons using kinetic impact, and can be used to destroy anti-aircraft targets. The unmanned aerial system for kinetic destruction of anti-aircraft targets consists of an annular wing, which is the striking element and is a striking frame consisting of brackets and fairings; a power plant mounted on the annular wing and consisting of several motors, each of which is equipped with a speed regulator and a propeller; and a body mounted inside the annular wing on the said brackets. The said body houses the flight control system, consisting of the autopilot motherboard, processor module, homing module, flight controller, gyroscope and control wiring system; the power supply and recharging system, consisting of the battery, service connector, power switch mechanism, power distributor, power wiring system; the cooling system, consisting of intake openings for cooling the internal system, a cooling radiator for the processor module, a motor cooling system; departure control and stabilization sensors.EFFECT: improving aerodynamics, increasing the effective area of target destruction and flight automation.4 cl, 3 dwg

Description

[0001] Field of technology to which the invention relates

[0002] The invention relates to the field of weapons, namely to non-fire weapons using a kinetic strike, and can be used to destroy anti-aircraft targets.

[0003] Technical level

[0004] Currently, accelerated development of unmanned strike systems is required. However, to enhance safety, such a strike system should not be considered a weapon per se, should not contain a fire warhead, and should be safe for all purposes other than its intended target.

[0005] Development of unmanned strike systems is a relatively new trend, and therefore, there are few patented solutions in this area. These solutions are primarily kinetic projectiles for weapons; solutions that fully constitute both the system and the striking munition have not been found. The proposed solution is an unmanned aerial system that itself serves as a striking element with enhanced aerodynamics and lethality.

[0006] Among the foreign developments, quite a few solutions have been identified that are protected in the People's Republic of China and the United States. These solutions primarily involve kinetic projectiles for weapons, the warheads of which are typically loaded with destructive elements.

[0007] For example, the "Kinetic Projectile" according to US Patent No. 4,353,305, which inflicts damage through kinetic impact and the destruction of the warhead containing the projectile's striking elements. It is primarily designed to destroy armor. Or, such solutions as inventions under patents CN No. 112945024 “Combined kinetic energy projectile coupling spinning stability and resistance stability”, CN No. 113587736 “Composite anti-riot kinetic energy projectile with delay boosting function”, CN No. 112361893 “Empennage stable type composite anti-violence kinetic energy projectile”, intended for use with weapons.

[0008] No active patents were found among Russian patents in this area. One solution in this area stands out: "Kinetic Fragmentation Projectile" (patent no. 94024863), which pertains to fragmentation munitions with a transformable damage field and is also intended for use with weapons.

[0009] The closest analogue to the claimed technical solution found in open sources is the "Molot" drone, developed by Nova Labs, designed to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The system is a mobile anti-aircraft system designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles at medium and low altitudes within line of sight. It consists of an unmanned interceptor and a reusable launcher. The system is equipped with its own intelligent thermal imaging guidance system, allowing the operator to lock onto a target and then automatically track and shoot down the projectile using its stored kinetic energy.

[0010] The declared technical device surpasses its analogue in the effectiveness of destruction and aerodynamics due to its design.

[0011] Disclosure of the essence of the invention

[0012] The technical result of the invention consists of improved aerodynamics, an increased effective target engagement area, and flight automation. This improved aerodynamics and effectiveness are achieved through the design of the invention, specifically the inclusion of a metal frame that functions as an annular wing on one side and as a striking element upon impact with the target on the other. The automation-related technical result is achieved through the inclusion of an autopilot and a thermal imaging, laser, or radar homing head.

[0013] Fig. 1 shows a general view of the invention.

[0014] Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 show the external and internal elements of the system.

[0015] The invention is a multi-rotor system consisting of:

[0016] flight control system, including a processor module (1), an autopilot motherboard (2), a homing module (3), a flight controller (4), a gyroscope (5) and a control wiring system;

[0017] power plant, including a motor (6), motor speed controllers (7) and propellers (8);

[0018] power supply and recharging system, including battery (9), service block (10), power switch mechanism (11), power distributor (12), power wiring system;

[0019] impact frame (13), which includes a system of brackets and fairings;

[0020] cooling system, including intake openings for cooling the internal system (14), a radiator for cooling the processor module (15), and a motor cooling system;

[0021] Departure and stabilization control system, implemented by the departure and stabilization control sensor (16).

[0022] Implementation of the invention

[0023] The invention's implementation begins with the development of a kinetic strike system with an annular wing. During the initial stage, a design concept is developed, including a multi-rotor system with an integrated autopilot, a flight control processor module, and a thermal imaging module. The key element is a metal frame that functions as an annular wing and simultaneously acts as a striking element upon impact with a target.

[0024] The power unit is equipped with electric motors with speed controllers and propellers, ensuring maneuverability and flight stability. The power supply system includes a battery, a service terminal block, and a power distributor. For efficient operation, a cooling system with intake openings, heatsinks for processor modules, and a motor cooling system is included.

[0025] The final stage of implementation involves tuning the flight control system using a gyroscope and flight controller. The takeoff and stabilization sensors ensure accurate guidance and a stable flight path to the target.

[0026] Guidance can be carried out in two modes:

[0027] Ground-based guidance mode (command control), such as radar or laser beam control channels.

[0028] Homing mode using a thermal imaging module, or a laser guidance head, or a radar guidance head.

[0029] Upon impact with a target, the kinetic mechanism is activated and the metal frame is destroyed upon impact, resulting in the target being hit.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial system for kinetic destruction of an anti-aircraft target, consisting of: - an annular wing, which is a striking element and is a striking frame consisting of brackets and fairings; - a power plant mounted on an annular wing and consisting of several motors, each of which is equipped with a speed controller and a propeller; – and a body installed inside the annular wing on the specified brackets; Moreover, the following are located in the said building: – a flight control system consisting of an autopilot motherboard, a processor module, a homing module, a flight controller, a gyroscope, and a control wiring system; – a power supply and recharging system consisting of a battery, a service socket, a power switch mechanism, a power distributor, and a power wiring system; – a cooling system consisting of intake openings for cooling the internal system, a cooling radiator for the processor module, and a motor cooling system; – departure and stabilization control sensors.

2. An unmanned aerial system for kinetic destruction of an anti-aircraft target according to paragraph 1, the homing module of which is implemented by a thermal imaging homing head.

3. An unmanned aerial system for kinetic destruction of an anti-aircraft target according to paragraph 1, the homing module of which is implemented by a laser homing head.

4. An unmanned aerial system for kinetic destruction of an anti-aircraft target according to paragraph 1, the homing module of which is implemented by a radar homing head.

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