POD / CANISTER LOCKING AND FIXING MECHANISM

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking and fastening mechanism that enables the securing of pods or canisters for ammunition to platforms, and specifically to a locking mechanism that ensures the secure and rapid attachment and release of the pod / canister assembly placed on the platform.

Description

1 TARIFF POD / CANISTER LOCKING AND FIXING MECHANISM The technical field to which the invention relates: The invention enables pods or canisters containing ammunition to be secured to platforms. with locking and securing mechanism, especially placed on the platform 5 Secure and quick connection of the pod / canister assembly to the platform. with a locking mechanism that ensures the connection is secured and released. It is related. State of the art: The interfaces of the pod and canister assemblies carried on mobile vehicles are located in 10 Various solutions are available for their integration into the platform. The most common of these solutions is... These are bolted connections and hook connections. The biggest disadvantage of bolted connection solutions is the installation of the bolts (one by one). The torqueing or disassembly processes take only minutes. Also... fasteners should not be lost after being removed or have 15 on the structure If they are to be released, the mobile system will be subjected to oscillations while in motion. Therefore, additional measures are needed to prevent them from making noise, and bolt loosening is also a concern. Risks are also among the other disadvantages of the method. The biggest disadvantage of the hook connection solution is that the hook connections... Problem 20 during shaft integration located in the pod / canister connection interface. It is designed with gaps to prevent this from happening. Because of these gaps... No preload (torque) can be applied to the connection. The existence of this play; Due to oscillations that occur while mobile systems loaded with pods / canisters are in motion This causes vibration / shock loads to occur, thus extending the lifespan of payload subsystems. It is abbreviated. 25 Various recommendations for locking and fastening mechanisms in the current state of the art. Although improvements have been made to the applications, these improvements are insufficient. For this purpose... Some of the applications related to the developed inventions are given below. 2 Application number “WO2024130348A1” is in the known state of the art. The invention in question has been examined. The invention in question is a system that carries rocket launcher pods, when needed. retractable into the vehicle body and positioned above the vehicle's top line upon ignition. It relates to a modular rocket launch system that can be retracted. In the invention, the pod's rear... A hinged metal structure for raising / retracting, operated by electric actuators, 5 The firing guidance system enables the automatic sequential attachment of loaded pods. reloading system and reuse / recycling by transferring used pods to the back. A pod retrieval system that allows for transport is being designed in conjunction with the device. Application number “KR20150045178A” is in the known state of the art. It has been examined. The invention in question concerns the elevation / incline of a rocket launcher tube. a rocket launch aimed at reducing the torque generated during its movement It relates to the device. In the invention, a base frame is attached to a rocket launcher tube lower chassis. located on it and carrying the center of gravity of the tube in a rotating manner from both sides It is held in place by support frames, so the axis of rotation is not at the rear end of the tube. By positioning it closer to the center of gravity, it provides 15 with lower propulsion force. Elevation movement is provided. The system also includes at least one support frame. It operates with an integrated electric motor and is simpler compared to hydraulic systems. It offers a lightweight and low-volume design. Application number “CN114111442A” is in the known state of the art. It has been examined. The invention that is the subject of the application is the transportation of ship-based vertical missiles and 20 It relates to a transportation and loading system developed for loading. The system is essentially a transport vehicle that transports missile bays and these missile bays on the ship It consists of a loading vehicle that transfers to a vertical launcher system; multi-stage hydraulic. cylinders, rotating bases, holding-locking mechanism, guide rails and attitude Thanks to the adjustment mechanisms, the missile bay can be safely removed and lifted. 25 It is rotated and positioned by aligning it with the vertical launcher. The current state of the art includes locking and fastening mechanisms. However, improvements in the current state of the technology include ammunition loading / unloading. The reduction of processing times to the order of seconds, the need for a gap to speed up transactions. Eliminating the need for connection allows the payload to be quickly transferred to the platform. integration, void-induced vibration / shock loads that could pose a hazard to subsystems Eliminating it before it forms, becoming any sound source that is not at risk of disappearing. 3 non-transformable, fast, with at least two locks able to be locked simultaneously at once. It falls short in areas such as being in a usable form. 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. 5 The purpose of the invention: The main goal of the invention is to eliminate the need to create a gap connection. and rapid integration of the payload into the platform by applying preload (torque). by ensuring the acceleration of ammunition loading / unloading operations and thus lower 10 without the occurrence of void-induced vibration / shock loads that could pose a danger to systems It is the disposal of. Another aim of the invention is to eliminate the need for preloading and gaps with the new design solution. Fasteners exposed to additional loads due to jamming, at risk of loss. By eliminating disadvantages such as slowness, the locking and fastening processes are 15 It is about reducing the time to the order of seconds. Another aim of the invention is to create any sound source that is not at risk of being lost. non-transforming, fast thanks to the ability to lock at least two locks simultaneously at once. The goal is to create a usable structure. Another aim of the invention is to create useful 20s that continuously grow in length as technology advances. Static uncertainty resulting from the integration of loads onto platforms at multiple points. The goal is to obtain a reasonable type of connection for the situation. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with reference to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. 25 This should be done taking that into consideration. Explanation of the figures: FIGURE 1; This is a drawing showing the complete locking mechanism assembly that is the subject of the invention. 4 FIGURE 2; The turning handle is pushed in the locking mechanism assembly, which is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that depicts the situation. FIGURE -3; The locking mechanism, the subject of the invention, is positioned on the platform. It is a drawing that gives the impression of consisting of a small number of locks. FIGURE -4; 5 located on the main body of the lock mechanism that is the subject of the invention. Image of sliding ball joints and bearing details in discharges It is a drawing that gives. Explanation of the references in the figures: 1. Platform 2. Interface 10 3. Locking pin 4. Clamping lever 5. Rotating handle 8. Lock main body 10. Bearing 15 11. Ball bearing connector 12. Emptying Description of the invention: The invention enables pods or canisters containing ammunition to be secured to platforms. with locking and securing mechanism, especially placed on the platform 20 Secure and quick connection of the pod / canister assembly to the platform. with a locking mechanism that ensures the connection is secured and released. It is related. The invention combines all the positive aspects of existing solutions into a single structure. The disadvantages of the solutions have also been eliminated. Ammunition loading / unloading times are extremely important for users. The time is being reduced from minutes to seconds. To make it faster. The need to create a gap connection is eliminated, and the payload is transferred to the platform 5 (1) Integration is achieved quickly by applying preload (torque). Thus, the subsystems Elimination before void-induced vibration / shock loads that could pose a danger occur. is being done. The connector type design allows it to become any audio source without the risk of getting lost. non-transformable, fast 10 where at least two locks can be locked simultaneously at once It is created in a usable format. The biggest advantage of the "bolted connection" method, which is one of the methods used in known technology, is... The disadvantage is the installation and dismantling times, which are on the order of minutes. In this method, Due to the critical nature of the task, it must often be completed as quickly as possible. The required pod / canister integration involves tightening each bolt individually and using a tool. 15 Due to the appropriate torque application (preload creation) workmanship, it is quite long. It continues. Another disadvantage of the technique is that this connection can be detached and reattached. to prevent the components from getting lost and to avoid making noise by hitting anything while disassembled. It is the effort given to prevent them from removing it. Another well-known technique, the "hook connection" method, has the following major disadvantage: 20 during the integration of the hook connections into the shaft located on the pod / canister To avoid problems, it should be designed with gaps in the dimensions. Due to this gap, no preload can be created in the connection. The relevant gap... This is especially true for pod / canister products found on mobile systems. Oscillations cause extra vibration / shock loads, extending the lifespan of subsystems by 25%. It is abbreviated. The invention enables the creation of "preload," which is an advantage of the "bolted connection" method. both the capability and the "speed" capabilities, which is the superior aspect of the "hook connection" method, are superior to others. The methods' inability to create preload, exposure to additional loads due to gaps in the fitting, By eliminating disadvantages such as the risk of lost fasteners and slow speed, 30 6 A new design solution is being introduced. In the previous method, the user preferred the method. Integration capabilities that used to take minutes are now reduced to seconds. is being reduced. The locking mechanism described in the invention is essentially a pod / canister, as shown in Figure 2. carrier platform (1), pod / canister connection interface (2) belonging to platform (1), pod / canister 5 Locking operation after placement of the connection interface (2) by the user In order to perform this, there is one turning lever (5), preload after the locking operation. a compression lever (4) used for dispensing, turning lever of the mechanism (5) With its use, it first gained the ability to both rise and turn at the same time, and then... lowering the platform (1) with at least one lock assembly capable of clamping 10 It consists of. In the locking mechanism of the invention, the pod / canister assembly is primarily mounted on the platform (1). is installed. At this stage, the connection interface (2) of the pod / canister assembly is installed. Make sure that the locking pin (3) is positioned so that it is centered. The interface (2) should be centered on the lock pin (3) by the user 15 After placement, the turning arm (5) is directed towards the clamping arm (4). By turning the locking pin (3), the upward and downward movement occurs simultaneously. doing so, then making a downward movement to the pod / canister connection interface (2) Pressure force application is provided. Pod / canister assembly interface (2), At this moment, when the connection with platform (1) is established, the turning lever (5), clamping lever (4) 20 This allows for further pushing, thereby increasing the preload value of the connection. The locking pin (3), which is a critical component of the canister locking and fastening mechanism, is the same The main body of the movement is the rise, turn and then fall (8) sliding ball joints (11) and bearings in the discharges (12) on it (10) is done with the help of. 25 The invention allows multiple locks to be fastened / locked simultaneously with the movement of a single lever. because it does not have a component that needs to be disassembled due to its ability to do so. Taking precautions in case the component is lost or makes no noise when removed. It is also very important for the user to be fast because it saves time. A design solution has been obtained. 30

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Enables the securing of ammunition pods or canisters to platforms. It has a locking and fastening mechanism; - The pod / canister carrier on which the pod / canister assembly is placed must be at least one platform (1), 5 - User for pod / canister connection located on platform (1) at least one placed by centering on the lock pin (3) number of interfaces (2), - after the interface (2) is placed on the locking pin (3) to the clamping lever (4) Performing the locking operation by rotating it correctly 10 at least one rotating handle (5) that provides - Locking operation performed by turning the turning handle (5) then, when the interface (2) is connected to platform (1), Increase the linkage preload value by pushing the rotary lever (5) further. at least one compression lever (4) that provides the effect, 15 - After placing the interface (2) on the rotating arm (5), Simultaneously with turning towards the clamping lever (4), first an upward and reversing movement, followed by a downward movement. by applying pressure force to the pod / canister connection interface (2) It contains at least one locking pin (3). 20 2. Locking and fastening mechanism according to claim 1, its feature is; locking pin (3) simultaneously, first an upward movement, then a reversal, and finally a downward movement located on the lock main body (8) which enables it to perform sliding ball joints (11) and bearings (10) in discharges (12) It includes. 25