AUTOMATIC FILLING SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to the automatic loader system (ADS), defined as a crucial subsystem in battle tanks, light turret systems, unmanned tanks, wheeled vehicles, and tracked vehicles that enables the automatic loading of turret system ammunition into the main weapon, allowing for weapon setup or readiness for firing without human intervention.

Description

1 TARIFF AUTOMATIC FILLING SYSTEM The technical field to which the invention relates: The invention is used in battle tanks, light turret systems, unmanned tanks, and wheeled vehicles. and tracked vehicles' turret system ammunition automation capability with manpower 5 without loading the main weapon, cocking the weapon or making it ready to fire with the automated filler system (ODS), which is defined as a key subsystem providing It is related. State of the art: Ammunition loading systems facilitate the loading of ammunition into weapon systems. These are mechanical or electronic devices that facilitate and optimize [the process]. These systems, manual ammunition loading operations are faster, safer and more efficient. They are used to accomplish this. Ammunition loading systems, military It is widely used in platforms and weapon systems. Ammunition loading systems are used on various military platforms. Tanks, 15 artillery systems, naval platforms, aircraft, fixed defense systems, etc. They are used on various platforms. Ammunition loading systems are used in some combat environments. It occupies an important position because it provides strategic advantages. The evolution of ammunition loading systems from the past to the present, in warfare. This is directly linked to advancements in technology. These systems first emerged in the 20s. from the outset, accelerating manual processes and increasing automation They are constantly evolving for this purpose. Early tanks and artillery systems were slow because ammunition was loaded manually. It was inefficient. During this period, the crew loaded ammunition manually into the weapon systems. It was operating. In the 1960s, automatic ammunition loader systems began to be developed. 25 and it began to be implemented. In automatic filling systems from the 1960s to the present day. Significant technological advancements have been made and continue to be made. 2 In the current state of the art, there are various proposals for ammunition loading systems and Although applications have been developed, these improvements are insufficient. For this purpose... Some of the applications related to the developed inventions are given below. The application numbered “EP0217059A1” is subject to the known state of the art. The invention is a turret-mounted device on tanks, in which the turret is rotated horizontally and 5 loading selected cartridges from a magazine conveyor, empty cartridge cases and faulty cartridges removing fired cartridges from the gun and turret, loading cartridges into the magazine from outside the turret Essentially horizontal 0° to aid in loading and emptying cartridges from the magazine. an automatic loading method and device that needs to be downloaded to that location It is explained. 10 The application numbered “RU2204776C2” is subject to the known state of the art. The invention relates to an automatic loading system used in tank turrets. Automatic It describes the adjustable structure of the loading system according to each type of ammunition. Tank The ammunition for the main weapon varies in length and diameter. This ammunition... The mechanism of magazines that are adjusted according to their size is explained. 15 In the current state of the art, automatic ammunition loader systems exist. However, it can be mounted behind the tower, and with bearing interfaces, it can be quickly integrated with the tower. coaxial, high ballistic protection, low weight and has sufficient volume, is a ballistic protection chassis product that can accommodate all types of ammunition. an automatic loader system with fire suppression and explosion suppression system 20 It is not available. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. The purpose of the invention: The main purpose of the invention is to enable any human to fire tank gun main weapon ammunition. It is the integration of fully automated capabilities into the main weapon without any manual intervention. 3 Another purpose of the invention is to be able to carry different types of ammunition, selecting the chosen ammunition. A high-tech product with electronic and mechanical infrastructure that carries and feeds ammunition to the main weapon. It is the fact that. Another advantage of the invention is its modular structure. This allows it to be attached to all military vehicles. It is the ability to integrate. 5 Another objective of the invention is to provide traditional main battle systems to which it is integrated. It offers a low silhouette feature compared to tank turrets. This situation affects the system. Because it reduces its size, it decreases its vulnerability to enemy attacks. Another purpose of the invention is to be located outside the crew living quarters. This Therefore, in tower systems where ODS is integrated, the survivability of the crew living space is 10. It is increasing its level. Another aim of the invention is to significantly improve the weight-to-volume ratio in tower systems. It provides advantages / reductions. By reducing the weight, it reduces the load on the tank or platform it is attached to. It enhances mobility and operational capabilities. Another objective of the invention is to enable the ODS fire extinguishing and explosion suppression system to 15 It is the fact that. Explanation of the figures: FIGURE -1; General view of the Automatic Filler System (ADS) which is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives. FIGURE 2; Rear detail isometric view of the Automatic Filler System (ADS) subject to the invention. It is a drawing that gives the image. FIGURE 3; Internal detail view of the Automatic Filler System (ADS) which is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives. FIGURE 4; Closed general view of the Automatic Filler System (ADS) which is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives the image. 25 4 FIGURE 5; Closed front view of the Automatic Filler System (ADS) which is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives the image. FIGURE -6; Closed AA section of the Automatic Filler System (ADS) that is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives the image. Reference numbers: 5 100. ODS Box 101. Connection Interface 102. Top Cover 103. Explosion Suppression Cap 104. Sealing Wall 10 105. Top Cover Lifting Clips 106. ODS Lifting Maps 200. Mobile Ammunition Racks 210. Power System 211. Magazine Servo Motor 15 212. Linear Slide and Chain Assembly 213. Chain Assembly Servo Motor Sensor 202. 203. Regulator 204. Handwheel 20 300. Ready-to-use Ammunition Loading Cap 400. ODS Rear Door 401. On / Off sensor 402. LCD Screen 500. ODS Computer 600. ODS Fire Suppression and Explosion Suppression System 5 601. Thermal Sensor 602. Fire Extinguisher Description of the invention: The invention is used in battle tanks, light turret systems, unmanned tanks, and wheeled vehicles. and the automation capability of turret system ammunition of tracked vehicles compared to human power. without loading the main weapon, cocking the weapon or making it ready to fire with the automated filler system (ODS), which is defined as a key subsystem providing It is related. 15 Automatic Loading System (ADS) can carry different types of ammunition, selected for various applications. loading ammunition into the main weapon and cocking or preparing the weapon for firing It is a high-tech product with electronic and mechanical infrastructure that provides ODS. used in manned or unmanned main battle tank turrets and wheeled vehicles 20 modern tower systems that increase the survivability level of the crew living quarters It is a strategic subsystem. Thanks to ODS's modular structure, the interface It can be used in any vehicle that has compatibility. Military land, sea and air. It can be used in vehicles. With its structure that is compatible with different caliber ammunition. By adapting to evolving technology, all marine and land vehicles will also have towers in the future. He has the infrastructure to serve in his family. ODS's two main covers 25 It is located there. One of the ODS hatches is in the crew compartment and has no connection to the outside of the vehicle. There is no interaction. Ammunition is loaded into the main weapon through this hatch. It is done. The other hatch is ready where the ODS performs the ammunition loading operation outside the vehicle. 6 The ammunition loading hatch is (300). Ammunition loading is done through this hatch. This is being carried out. The ODS has a hatch located in the crew compartment. This The hatch opens automatically upon the commander's command, "Load ammunition into the main gun." and remains open during the process of loading ammunition into the main weapon, It is a lid that closes automatically after the loading process is complete. It is located between the vehicle exterior and the 5-inch screen. There is no interaction whatsoever. ODS consists of six subsystems. These are; ODS Box (100), Mobile Munitions Shelves (zip chain) (200), Ready Ammunition Loading Cap (300), ODS rear door (400), ODS computer (500), ODS fire extinguishing and explosion suppression system (600) is happening. 10 ODS Mobile Ammunition Racks (200) are connected to each other with a conveyor logic. a movable object capable of continuous rotation in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction It is a mechanism. This mechanism controls the magazine servo at the desired speed and direction. It can be rotated by means of the motor (211). The processor inside the ODS Computer, The system compiles the position information received and loads the required ammunition. 15 to bring it to position and the ammunition main with the commander's ammunition loading order It is loaded into the weapon. Position information is received both from the servo motor (211) feedback. with the (feedback) feature and external sensors (202) placed on the magazine The input signal and the final signal are provided to the ODS computer. instantaneous magazine taken from servo motor (211) encoder and external 20 output signal resulting from position information calculated by position sensor (202) It is reflected in the power system (210). Loading of ammunition to be fired It takes its position within the system. The ODS computer (500) contains a microprocessor. The microprocessor has many inputs. It has input and output connections. The microprocessor's input and 25 Output connections can be analog or digital signals. Position control. Position information collected via encoders is stored in the ODS computer (500) By compiling, the number of turns and direction information / signal is provided to the power system (210). It ensures that the system is presented to the user in the desired position. ODS Box (100) has ballistic protection. Moving ammunition 30 shelves (200), containing multiple ammunition, upon the command of the commander 7 formed by electromechanical motors that prepare the ammunition for main weapon loading driven by a power system (210) and positioned by continuous position control It is a rotating / movable subsystem. Within the movable ammunition racks (200) subsystem There is a linear slide and chain assembly (212) that pushes the ammunition to the main weapon. Ready Ammunition loading hatch (300), ballistic in nature, opened by order of the commander. It is a hatch that allows ammunition to exit from inside the ODS. computer (500), with embedded software, received feedback signals It is the most critical subsystem where the engine is evaluated and the movement command is given to the motors. ODS, task It can communicate directly with the vehicle control system of the platform it is developing. Other On the other hand, with the fire control and stabilization (Electric Gun Turret Power System) system, directly 10 It is able to communicate and receive position and temperature information. ODS fire extinguishing and Explosion suppression system (600) directly controls ammunition temperatures during firing control. It transmits the information to the system in real time. The microprocessor inside the ODS computer (500) has many inputs and outputs. It has connections. The microprocessor has 15 input and output connections. It can be an analog or digital signal. ODS fire extinguishing and explosion suppression. thermal sensors of the system (600) that detect fire or flash (601) is located. Thermal sensors (601) and ODS computer (500) are continuously connected. Feedback is received. Fire extinguishers are activated when the specified temperature limits are exceeded. (602) They intervene in the fire by exploding. Thermal 20 on the system System critical temperature by sensors (601) ODS Computer is being evaluated. The ODS box (100) in the invention is a ballistic box and the ODS box (100) is a tower It can be mounted on any vehicle with its connection interfaces (101). ODS Box (100), mobile ammunition racks (200), ready ammunition 25 filler cap (300), ODS rear door (400), ODS computer (500) and ODS fire It contains extinguishing and explosion suppression system (600) subsystems. The ODS box (100) is mounted on the tower to which the ODS will be attached or on the place where it will be placed. ODS connection interfaces (101) which enable connection are located on the top of the ODS box (100) The top cover (102) located on the ODS box (100) has two and ammunition 30 Explosion suppression hatch that allows the pressure created by the explosion to be released. (103), the connection gap remaining after the tower integration of ODS 8 sealing and ensuring the watertightness of the tower crew compartment. wall (104), top cover lifting lugs that enable the top cover (102) to be lifted (105), enabling the removal of ODS from four points and to be in 4 points There are ODS lifting maps (106) located. The mobile ammunition racks (200) are where the ammunition is loaded into the ODS. 5 It can load different types, quantities, and calibers of ammunition. Mobile ammunition. servo motor (211), linear slide and chain that carry and push ammunition under the shelves (200). with complete (212) and chain complete servo motor (213) power systems (210) The system includes electronic subcomponents such as sensors, regulators, etc. (Moving) ammunition racks (200) are mounted inside ODS boxes (100) and a rotating 10 It is in a conveyor structure. Power motors rotate the conveyor mechanism. There is a servo motor (211) and a chain assembly servo motor (213). information on open closed (yes / no) on ammunition racks (200) was received The sensors (202) send the information that the system has reached the desired position to the ODS computer (500). It transmits. For this reason, mobile ammunition racks (200) ODS computer (500) with 15 They are communicating. The mobile ammunition racks (200) carry ammunition, so they are instantaneous. Temperature information is received. For this reason, the ODS computer (500) and ODS fire It can communicate with the fire suppression and explosion suppression system (YSIBS). ODS fire thermal sensor of the fire suppression and explosion suppression system (YSIBS) (600) Sensors (601) are reading data from ODS ammunition racks. Mobile ammunition 20 Access to and transportation of the shelves (200) is done through the ODS top cover. ODS Mobile Ammunition Racks (200) can be positioned as desired by the user. When this happens, the command "LOAD AMMUNITION TO THE MAIN WEAPON" can be given to the ODS (Operational Defense System). With this command, the linear slide and chain assembly (212) mechanism located in ODS The chain assembly is a linearly extendable chain with servo motor (213) power, ODS 25 by pushing the ammunition positioned inside, into the main gun. This process enables the ammunition to be sent / propelled into the main weapon. The ammunition is positioned. The loading / transfer process of ammunition from the ODS to the main weapon is linear. It is made via the sled and chain assembly (212). ODS rear door (400), ammunition loading hatch ODS box (100) 30 It is being assembled. The ODS rear door (400) opens and closes manually. The door with an on / off (present-absent) sensor that indicates whether it is open or closed. 9 (401) is transmitted to the ODS computer (500). On the other hand, the ammunition is loaded For personnel, the ammunition type and magazine are located in the loading hatch section inside the ODS. There is an LCD screen (402) on which it introduces its number to the system. On the other hand, The ammunition is entered into the system by the operator as well as a barcode reader. It is introduced. ODS rear door (400), 5 with other sub-elements under ODS. They are technically interconnected. The ODS backdoor (400) is on the ODS box (100). It is located on the ODS ammunition loading hatch open / closed sensor (401) It is located. With this sensor, the ODS computer (500) receives information about whether the ODS cover is open or closed. It has access to and reach other subcomponents via the ODS backdoor (400). ammunition loading into the ODS is provided. (400) at the rear door of the ODS. is being done. ODS computer (500) is the controller of the entire system. is responsible for its control. System control is done via user directive. This is happening. System preparation, system filling with sensor information. 15 is the signal required for the system to reach its position and for ammunition to be loaded into the system. The transmission of position signals is provided from the ODS computer (500). ODS The computer (500) is the most capable of communicating with all systems, receiving and sending signals. It is a critical subsystem. The ODS computer (500) provides instantaneous position, status, and ammunition information. It is a system that instantly calculates the ammunition temperature and sends this information to the commander and gunner. The system software is located in the ODS computer (500). The ODS computer (500) is shot 20 It communicates in real-time with control and vehicle control systems. It receives information between systems. It provides information. Inter-system communication is via the ODS computer (500). is being done. The ODS Fire Extinguishing and Explosion Suppression System prevents any ignition within the ODS system. This system activates automatically when it detects an explosion. The system generally activates at 25. Information to the Fire Control and Vehicle Control System via the ODS computer (500) The system provides real-time temperature data both via the box and in magazines. It is obtained through. ODS Fire Extinguishing and Explosion Suppression System, flash and It detects explosion formations with mechanical thermal sensors (601). The ODS Top Cover also serves as a ballistic protection product. This cover is available to customer 30 It can be heavy or light depending on the requirements. However, this cover is for personnel. It is not ergonomically lifted by hand. ODS will be lifted by human power. It is not a product with weight characteristics. ODS is ergonomically designed for manual handling. It cannot be removed. ODS uses 76 mm caliber ammunition, 130 mm and larger calibers to meet future needs. It is designed for ammunition of that caliber. ODS in the event of any explosion It is able to separate itself from the main structure. At the moment of the explosion, 5 connection interfaces were present. High stresses occur. The designed connection interfaces are subject to the notch effect. It is designed to be eaten. With this notch effect, ODS will be able to withstand any explosion. It is able to separate itself from the main structure. The Automatic Filling System (ADS) has a modular structure. The ADS itself... It can be integrated into the platform defined by the connection interfaces (101). ODS 10 cylindrical structure which forms the movable ammunition racks (200) inside The ammunition loading magazine must be on the same axis as the weapon's position at 0 degrees. is necessary. Within ODS there are multiple different types and multiple quantities. There is ammunition available. Each of this ammunition came from inside and outside the ODS. Placement of mobile ammunition racks (magazines) (200) inside 15 This is being done. The deployed munitions are controlled by the commander in real time. It is being monitored and confirmed. The commander requested the ammunition from the identified enemy. They can choose according to the element. The ammunition chosen by the commander can be used by any human being. With ODS, which has full automation capability without support, to the main weapon is being placed. 20 In this invention, a system-level study was conducted to determine the optimum mass and volume of the system. The values ​​have been determined, thereby reducing the tank's vulnerability and visibility. The invention provides the system with maximum survivability. The connection is attached to the back of the tower. It can be quickly integrated with interfaces (101) and is positioned on the same axis as the tower, 25 ready for firing with conveyor mechanism which is structure with power system (210). It is a system that holds the ammunition. The invention features movable ammunition racks, a magazine that drives the magazine system. servo motor (211), linear slide and chain assembly (212) and drive chain assembly (212) The power system (210) consisting of a chain assembly servo motor (213), magazine and Position 30, located on mobile ammunition racks, with on / off sensors. The sensor (202) transmits the information to the ODS computer (500), the voltage level of the components 11 The regulating authority (203), in case of interruption, the ammunition racks ready ammunition It includes a handwheel (204) that enables transfer to the filling cap (300). The steps involved in loading ammunition into the ODS are as follows:  Opening of the rear door of the ODS (400) to load ammunition with the permission of the commander,  Different types of ammunition can be loaded into the ODS from outside the ODS box (100) 5 placement,  To be submitted for the commander's approval,  Obtaining the commander's approval,  Closing the ammunition loading hatch. The steps for bringing the ammunition to the loading position in the ODS are: 10  The target to be fired at will be the one defined by the commander. ammunition selection,  The selected ammunition, located inside the movable magazine racks, is mounted on the system. with the appropriate shelf number or designation for the selected ammunition as defined. ammunition summoning, 15  The ammunition's moving mechanism / conveyor mechanism uses servo motors. By rotating it, it is brought into alignment with the main gun's loading nozzle axis. The steps involved in loading ammunition into the main weapon are as follows:  The ODS is ready when the commander gives the command to "Load" the ammunition to the Main Gun. Opening the ammunition loading hatch (300), 20  Ammunition in its own magazine in the ammunition loading position zip- The chain extending forward to propel the ammunition,  The ammunition, as it moves from its own magazine to the main weapon loading port, placement on a linear slide (while being advanced by a zip chain) (is carrying out.), 25  After the ammunition is loaded into the main weapon, the linear slide and chain move the complete (zip chain) (212) into the ODS box (100) in the reverse direction ensuring, 12  The linear slide and chain assembly (zip chain) (212) to its first position (closed) (to its position) to return  Closing the open ready ammunition loading hatch (300).  All motors used in the invention are servo motors. Mobile ammunition rotating the shelves (200), pushing the zip chain forward and ready ammunition loading 5 The motors that open the lid (300) are also servo motors (211). The invention utilizes ballistic protection technology. This method provides high ballistic protection. ODS has the highest level of protection but the lowest weight and volume. is provided. The invention brings modularity to the tower systems into which it is integrated. ODS replaces the traditional main 10 Low silhouette characteristic of the turret system to which it is integrated, compared to battle tank turrets. This reduces the load on the system, thus making it vulnerable to enemy attacks. This reduces vulnerability. ODS, especially in turret systems, reduces weight and volume. It provides significant reductions / advantages in ratios. It is related to weight reduction. It increases the mobility and operational characteristics of the tank or platform. 15 ODS, unlike traditional main battle tank turrets, has a crew living area outside the turret. It is positioned in tower systems where ODS is integrated. It increases the survivability level of the crew living quarters by 50%. ODS, war It maximizes the focus of personnel on combat in the field. With ODS The tower crew is reduced from 3 to 2 people. With ODS, unmanned autonomous systems are available for 20 years. Passage is provided. Vehicles arriving at the square in ODS and loader tower systems. Accidents caused by swerving are minimized thanks to ODS's modular structure. It offers the user usage options. These include usage with ODS or It is used with a filler. The invention is capable of operating simultaneously with many critical subsystems. Automatic 25 The loading system can carry different types of ammunition, carrying the selected ammunition, and an advanced technology product with electronic and mechanical infrastructure that feeds into the main weapon is happening. The invention has the capacity to carry 18 rounds of 105 mm NATO Standard ammunition. All ammunition in the ODS is ready to fire. ODS 30 13 It is a modular system, and its design approach allows all military vehicles to be fitted and integrated. It is possible. Automatic Loading System (ADS) in an application of modular armored turret (MZK) It can be used as one of the most critical subsystems in the system. MZK System The crew consists of 2 people: the commander and the gunner. Loader 5 Personnel are being removed from the tower configuration and replaced with ODS. MZK Using ODS in this system offers several advantages. These are:  Low Silhouette: Silhouette condition due to decrease in volume,  Weight: The situation where the weight decreases as the structure becomes smaller.  Ability to Fire in Difficult Terrain: Preventing personnel displacement 10 is happening. The invention significantly increases the survivability of the tanks in which it is used. Tank overall It reduces the volume of its structure. This is described as a low silhouette. The low silhouette makes the tank difficult to see. Side and front section of the tank. The area is shrinking. The radar cross-section is decreasing. With a low silhouette, the system is 15. Shipments by air, sea, and road are becoming easier. Train In transportation, the risk of interference is reduced with vehicle dimensions. In tanks where the invention is used, the reduction in the size of the tank turret system results in a decrease in tank weight. The weight of the turret system is reduced, and the tank's mobility is increased. Turret movement performance is increasing. Tank fuel consumption is decreasing. Tank 20 Braking distance is reduced. Tank mobility is increased. Tank ground contact. The pressure is decreasing. The tank's power-to-weight ratio is increasing. The tank's crew life is decreasing. It significantly increases its area.

Claims

14 REQUESTS 1. It has an automatic loading system, characterized by its movable ammunition racks inside. (200), ready ammunition loading hatch (300), ODS rear door (400), ODS computer (500) ODS fire extinguishing and explosion suppression system (600) It contains the ODS box (100). 5 2. Automatic filling system according to claim 1, its feature is; ODS box (100) on; - Enables the ODS to be mounted on the tower or location where it will be positioned. ODS connection interfaces (101), - The top cover (102) located on the top of the ODS box (100), 10 - Two of which are located on the ODS box (100) and with ammunition explosion explosion suppression hatch (103) which allows the release of the pressure that will be created. - The connection gap remaining after ODS's tower integration sealing and airtightening of the tower crew compartment sealing wall (104), 15 - top cover lifting lugs that enable the top cover (102) to be lifted (105), - Enabling the removal of ODS from four points and being in 4 points It contains the ODS removal maps (106).

3. It is an automatic loading system according to Claim 1, and its feature is; mobile ammunition 20 shelves (200); - magazine servo motor (211) driving the magazine system, linear slide and chain assembly (212) and chain assembly driving the chain assembly (212) Power system (210) consisting of servo motor (213), - 25 open and closed magazine and mobile ammunition racks sensor that transmits position information from sensors to ODS computer (500) (202), - regulator that regulates the voltage level of the components (203), - In case of interruption, the ammunition racks' ready ammunition loading hatch (300) It includes a handwheel (204) that enables transfer. 30 4. It is an automatic filling system according to Claim 1, and its feature is; ODS rear door. (400); - ODS cover information (open / closed) located on the loading hatch. on / off sensor (401) and transmits to its computer (500) - Loading hatch 5 inside the ODS for personnel loading ammunition. In this section, the ammunition type and magazine number are introduced to the system via the LCD. It contains a screen (402).

5. Automatic filling system according to claim 1, its feature is; automatic filling. system preparation, bringing to loading position, loading ammunition 10 within the automatic filling system that receives the necessary signals from sensors. communication, signal receiving and sending, current position, status, ammunition by calculating the ammunition temperature in real time, he / she relays this information to the commander and gunner. It includes the ODS computer (500), which is a sending controller.

6. It is an automatic filling system according to Claim 1, and its feature is; ODS fire extinguishing. and explosion suppression system (600); 15 - detecting flash and explosion formations and measuring the temperature of the ammunition Thermal sensor (601) transmitting to the ODS computer (500), - Temperature, flash and explosion information detected by thermal sensors (601) If the levels exceed the specified limits, it can explode and cause a fire. It includes fire extinguishers (602) that intervene. 20

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