A lock system

Abstract

The present invention relates to at least one payload (P) used to launch to targets or to locations / coordinates predetermined by the manufacturer and / or user, at least one launcher (2) that enables the launch and / or release of payloads (P), at least one shaft (3) that is located on the payload (P) and enables the payload (P) to be positioned on the launcher (2), at least one weight (4) that is located on the launcher (2) and enables the payload (P) to be released and / or remain fixed, a weight (4) with a first position (I) that enables the payload (P) to remain locked on the launcher (2), and a weight (4) with a second position (II) that is different from the first position (I) and to which the which the weight (4) is brought by being moved from the first position (I) and enables the payload (P) to be released on the launcher (2).

Description

[0001] A LOCK SYSTEM

[0002] This invention relates to a lock system that allows fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles or similar payloads without landing gear to be locked or released on the launcher.

[0003] There are launchers that allow unmanned aerial vehicles or similar payloads to be launched. Launchers have carriers depending on the use case and enable the payloads to be carried on the launcher. Fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) without landing gear are launched by accelerating them with the help of catapult-like launchers to start the flight. There are lock systems that need to keep the payload locked along the rail during the launch of the payload. The carrier accompanies the launcher in its movement along the rail. The launcher accelerates while moving on the rail and moves rapidly at high speed.

[0004] In the Chinese patent document numbered CN113460321A in the state of the art, an unmanned aerial vehicle launch locking and release device is mentioned. The system comprises a locking stop arm, a pre-compression spring, a release mechanism and a reset mechanism. The locking stop lever can swing together with the swing mechanism and the swing mechanism to switch between a locking state and an unlocking state. In the unlocking state, the swing mechanism can swing under the action of the throwing force and drive the locking stop lever to swing from the locking position to the unlocking position, and the reset mechanism relies on the swing mechanism to make the locking stop lever and the locking stop lever move.

[0005] A lock system developed with the present invention ensures that the launcher releases the payload at the right time and with determination by means of accelerating with the movement of the launcher.

[0006] Another aim of this invention is to keep the payload launched by the launcher locked until it reaches sufficient acceleration and to ensure that the payload is released by the lock system when it reaches sufficient acceleration.

[0007] The lock system defined in the first claim and the claims dependent on this claim, which is realised to achieve the aim of this invention, comprises at least one payload that is planned to be used for a predetermined task by the manufacturer, user or pilot, is used for attacking and / or flies in the air for a certain period of time and lands on the ground. There is at least one launcher that enables the launch and / or release of the payloads. As payload, systems that can be launched such as rocket missiles or fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) without landing gear are positioned on the launcher. There is a shaft that is compatible with the space on the launcher of the payload. The shaft is like a protrusion extending outward from the payload. There is a weight on the launcher that has a first position (I) that ensures the payload remains locked and fixed. With the movement of the weight, the weight comes to a second position that is different from the first position. The payload is released with the weight reaching the second position.

[0008] The lock system, which is the subject of the invention, comprises at least one clamp in the form of a latch that tightens the shaft on the launcher and ensures that the payload remains fixed on the launcher. The clamp has a plurality of arms. There are ends on the clamp which are called jaws. The clamp allows the payload to be released by releasing the shaft. There is a weight that moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction, from the first position (I) to the second position (II) by means of the inertia force created by the acceleration of the launcher, and thus allows the shaft to be released. While the weight moves from the first position to the second position, it keeps the payload fixed until the acceleration force calculated and / or determined in advance by the manufacturer or user. The mass or design of the weight is calculated according to the force required for its movement from the first position (I) to the second position (II).

[0009] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a first arm and at least one second arm on the clamp, which are positioned so that they face each other and are almost mirror symmetrical to each other. The first arm and the second arm ensure that the shaft is held and its movement is prevented. There are first arm end on the first arm and the second arm end on the second arm in a form compatible with the shaft. The weight moves from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and moves the first arm and the second arm, allowing the shaft to be released by moving the first arm end and the second arm end away from each other.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a spring on the launcher that allows the first arm and second arm to move according to different characteristic features that allow the first arm and second arm to move by a distance predetermined by the user. The spring allows the weight to be moved from the second position (II) to the first position (I). The lock system is designed to open at accelerations preferably above 2.5 G. The spring allows the weight to remain between the first arm and second arm until the launcher reaches the acceleration force determined by the user. If the launcher exceeds the acceleration predetermined by the user, the weight moves from the first position to the second position. It is not possible for the weight to come back between the first arm and the second arm without user intervention.

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises more than one intermediate element that will rotate between the weight and the first arm or between the weight and the second arm. The intermediate element rotates during the movement of the weight from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and / or from the second position (II) to the first position (I). One end of the intermediate element is on the weight and the other end is on the first arm or the second arm. The intermediate element allows the movement of the first arm and the second arm with the movement of the weight.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises at least one first connection apparatus on the intermediate element, which enables the connection of the intermediate element with the first arm or the second arm and enables the transfer of the movement of the intermediate element to the first arm or the second arm. There is at least one second connection apparatus on the intermediate element, which enables the connection of the intermediate element with the weight and the transfer of the movement of the weight to the intermediate element.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a weight that moves from the first position to the second position while moving outwards by making a sliding movement between the first arm and the second arm. During the movement of the weight, the first connection apparatuses make a rotating movement and approach each other, thus the ends of the first arm and the second arm that are connected to the intermediate element approach each other. The first arm end and the second arm end, which are the other ends of the first arm and the second arm, move away from each other and release the shaft. The first connection apparatuses come closer to each other in a way that they almost completely touch each other. When the weight reaches its second position (II), the second connection apparatuses are almost closer to each other and in a position where they will not touch each other.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises more than one connection element that allows the first arm end and the second arm end to rotate on the launcher. The connection element moves in a way that will be conjugate with the movement of the intermediate element.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a rail produced in a length predetermined by the manufacturer. The launcher slides on the rail and accelerates suddenly, creating very short and high forces during the launching process. During this time between the launch starting with the launcher sliding on the rail and the payload separating from the launcher, the weight moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction and comes from the first position (I) to the second position (II). The movement of the clamp and the weight according to the launcher's movement on the rail is designed according to the speeding and / or acceleration required to release the shaft at the time calculated by the manufacturer and or user. Preferably, the first arm and second arm are fully extended before the launcher reaches the end of the rail. When the user gives the launch command, the lock is opened during the time between the launcher and / or payload reaching the end of the rail and the full extension of the first arm and second arm. The duration of the weight's movement between the first and second positions or the required acceleration can be controlled by changing the weight's mass and / or spring properties. Preferably, the launcher carries the payload along the rail with the carrier that is a part of the launcher.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises at least one protrusion that extends outward from the launcher and allows the weight to slide in a certain direction from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and being positioned in a way that is compatible with the female and male form.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a spring extension that extends from the spring to the first arm and to the second arm, ensures the compression of the spring in the first position (I) of the weight and transfers the force formed in the spring to the first arm and to the second arm in the second position (II) of the weight, ensuring that the shaft is held or trapped between the first arm end and the second arm end. The spring extension, which has a cylindrical structure, extends towards the first arm and / or the second arm and provides the application of force in the direction opposite to the direction of the first arm and the second arm moving away from each other. There is a spring extension that compresses and releases the stored energy with the movement of the first arm and the second arm. While in the first position (I), the weight stores energy, and as it moves towards the second position, the spring extension transmits the energy accumulated in the spring to the first arm and the second arm, allowing the first arm end and the second arm end to move away from each other. The spring extension is located between the first arm and the second arm until the weight receives sufficient force due to the force it applies to the first arm and the second arm.

[0018] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a connection element that is located on the first arm and the second arm in a way that is close to the first arm end and the second arm end, and is the pivot point of the first arm and the second arm with the movement of the intermediate element. The first arm and the second arm, which are affected by the movement of the weight from the first position (I) to the second position (II), perform a pivot movement towards the first arm end and the second arm end region.

[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a clamp in the form of a latch formed by the first arm and the second arm being opposite each other and holding the shaft, ensuring that the payload remains fixed on the launcher.

[0020] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises at least one lug that is located opposite each other on the first arm and the second arm, is in the shape of a semicircle, allows the user to apply force, allows the first arm and the second arm to move and allows the weight to come between the first arm and the second arm. The weight comes to its second position with the force applied by the user between the first arm and the second arm.

[0021] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system comprises a spring that is positioned concentrically with the connection element and allows the movement of the first arm and the second arm between the first position (I) and the second position (II).

[0022] The lock system realised to achieve the aim of the present invention is shown in the attached figures, and of these figures; Figure 1 shows the perspective view of the lock system,

[0023] Figure 2 shows the perspective view of the payload, clamp and launcher.

[0024] Figure 3 shows the sectional view of the lock system in the first position (I),

[0025] Figure 4 shows the sectional view of the lock system in the second position (II),

[0026] The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the equivalents of these numbers are given below.

[0027] 1 . Lock system

[0028] 2. Launcher

[0029] 201. Protrusion

[0030] 3. Shaft

[0031] 4. Weight

[0032] 5. Clamp

[0033] 501 . First arm

[0034] 5011. First arm end

[0035] 502. Second arm

[0036] 5021 . Second are end

[0037] 6. Spring

[0038] 601 . Spring extension

[0039] 7. Intermediate element

[0040] 701. First connection apparatus

[0041] 702. Second connection apparatus

[0042] 8. Connection element

[0043] 9. Rail

[0044] 10. Lug

[0045] P: Payload The lock system (1 ) comprises at least one payload (P) used to launch to targets or to locations / coordinates predetermined by the manufacturer and / or user, at least one launcher (2) that enables the launch and / or release of payloads (P), at least one shaft (3) that is located on the payload (P) and enables the payload (P) to be positioned on the launcher (2), at least one weight (4) that is located on the launcher (2) and enables the payload (P) to be released and / or remain fixed, a weight (4) with a first position (I) that enables the payload (P) to remain locked on the launcher (2), and a weight (4) with a second position (II) that is different from the first position (I) and to which the which the weight is brought by being moved from the first position (I) and enables the payload (P) to be released on the launcher (2).

[0046] The lock system (1 ) which is the subject of the invention comprises at least one clamp (5) that is located on the launcher (2), holds the shaft (3) and ensures that the payload (P) remains fixed on the launcher (2) and / or is released, and a weight (4) that is located on the clamp (5), moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction with the movement of the launcher (2) and comes from the first position (I) to the second position (II) enabling the shaft (3) to be released. (Figure -1 , Figure 2)

[0047] By means of the launcher (2), the payload (P) is launched to targets determined by the manufacturer. The payload (P) is positioned on the launcher (2) via a shaft (3) extending outward from the payload (P). There is a weight (4) on the launcher (2) which has a first position (I) where it ensures that the payload (P) remains locked and the payload (P) remains stationary. There is a weight (4) which has a second position (II) by moving from the first position (I) to a different position with the movement of the weight (4). The payload (P) is released by the weight (4) which comes to the second position (II).

[0048] The gripper (5) ensures that the payload (P) remains stationary on the launcher (2) or releases it with its rotary movement. It ensures that the launcher (2) moves with a sudden acceleration from a stationary position for a distance predetermined by the manufacturer or the user and moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction of the weight (4). The weight (4) moves with the launcher (2) along a predetermined distance, allowing the shaft (3) to be released by moving from the first position (I) to the second position (II) at the acceleration calculated by the manufacturer or user. (Figure 2) In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises at least one first arm (501 ) and at least one second arm (502) that are located on the clamp (5) and are positioned almost mirror symmetrically to each other, the first arm end (5011 ) that is located on the first arm (501 ) and holds the shaft (3) by contacting the shaft (3), the second arm end (5021 ) that is located on the second arm (502) and is opposite to the first arm end (5011 ) and holds the shaft (3) by contacting the shaft (3), the weight (4) that moves the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) by coming from the first position (I) to the second position (II) ensuring the release of the shaft (3) by moving the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) away from each other. While the weight (4) is coming from the first position (I) to the second position (II), the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) are triggered, and release the shaft

[0049] (3).

[0050] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises a small spring (6) that is located on the launcher (2), and allows the user to bring the weight (4) from the second position (II) to the first position (I) and allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move by a distance predetermined by the user. The compression of the spring (6) or the release of the stored energy allows the weight (4) to be positioned between the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502). The movement of the weight

[0051] (4) from the second position (II) to the first position (I) provides energy storage on the spring (6).

[0052] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises more than one intermediate element (7) that is positioned between the first arm (501 ) or the second arm (502) and the weight (4) and allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move by rotating during the movement of the weight (4) from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and / or from the second position (II) to the first position (I). The intermediate element (7) transfers the force generated during the movement of the weight (4) to the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) and enables the first arm

[0053] (501 ) and the second arm (502) to release the shaft (3). (Figure 3)

[0054] In an embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises at least one first connection apparatus (701 ) that is located on the intermediate element (7), enabling the intermediate element (7) to be connected to the first arm (501 ) or the second arm

[0055] (502) and the movement of the intermediate element (7) to be transferred to the first arm (501 ) or the second arm (502), and at least one second connection apparatus (702) that is located on the intermediate element (7), enabling the intermediate element

[0056] (7) to be connected to the weight (4) and the movement of the weight (4) to be transferred to the intermediate element (7). A first connection apparatus (701 ) enables the connection of the intermediate element (7) to the first arm (501 ) or the second arm (502) by means of the opening on the intermediate element (7). A further opening on the intermediate element (7) enables the connection of the intermediate element (7) to the weight (4) and the movement of the weight (4) to be transferred to the intermediate element (7). Preferably, the intermediate element (7) is in the form of an ellipse. The first connection apparatus (701 ) and the second connection apparatus (702) are located on the intermediate element (7) at equal distances from the centre of the intermediate element (7). (Figure 3, Figure 4)

[0057] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) that rotate and release the shaft (3) by means of the first connection apparatuses (701 ) approaching each other by rotating while the weight (4) moves from the first position (I) to the second position (ll)TThe weight (4) is triggered outwards between the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502), and thanks to the first connection apparatuses (701 ) approaching each other, the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) move away from each other by rotating around the connection element (8). When the weight (4) moves from the first position (I) to the second position (II), the first connection apparatuses (701 ) approach each other in a way that they will touch each other, allowing the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) to move away from each other and release the shaft (3).

[0058] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises more than one connection element (8) that allows the first arm end (501 ) and the second arm end (502) to rotate on the launcher (2). The connection element (8) is the pivot point for the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502). The first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) release the shaft (3) or hold the shaft (3) between the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) by rotating around the axis to which the connection element

[0059] (8) extends.

[0060] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises at least one rail (9) that allows the launcher (2) to accelerate by sliding, and a weight (4) that moves along the rail (9) with the launcher (2) and thus moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction from the first position (I) to the second position (II). During this time between the launch starting with the launcher (2) sliding on the rail (9) and the payload (P) separating from the launcher (2), the weight (4) moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction and comes from the first position (I) to the second position (II). (Figure -1 )

[0061] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises at least one protrusion (201 ) that is positioned in a form -compatible manner, extends outwards from the launcher (2) and allows the weight (4) to slide in a certain direction from the first position (I) to the second position (II). By means of the protrusion (201 ), the weight (4) moves linearly in a certain direction.

[0062] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises a spring extension (601 ) that extends from the spring (6) towards the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) and ensures the compression of the spring (6) in the first position (I) of the weight (4), transferring the force generated in the spring (6) in the second position (II) of the weight (4) to the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) and thus ensuring that the shaft (3) is held between the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ). By means of the spring extension (601 ), the weight (4) is placed between the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502).

[0063] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises a connection element (8) that is located on the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) so as to be close to the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) and is the pivot point of the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) with the movement of the intermediate element (7). The first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) release or compress the shaft (3) by rotating the connection element (8) around the axis it extends. While the weight (4) moves from the first position (I) to the second position (II), the triggered intermediate element (7) moves the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502), and the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) make a rotary movement by means of the connection element (8).

[0064] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises a clamp (5) in the form of a latch formed by the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) opposing each other, enabling the payload (P) to remain fixed on the launcher (2) by compressing the shaft (3). By means of the clamp (5), a lock that locks and releases the shaft (3) is obtained.

[0065] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises at least one lug

[0066] (10) that is located opposite to each other on the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502), is in the shape of a semicircle, allows the user to apply force, allows the first arm

[0067] (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move and allows the weight (4) to come between the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502). By means of the lug (10), the weight (4) is brought to its first position (I) by applying force by the user.

[0068] In one embodiment of the invention, the lock system (1 ) comprises a spring (6) that is positioned concentrically with the connection element (8) and allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move between the first position (I) and the second position

[0069] (11). The spring (6) applies the stored energy to the first arm (501 ) and the second arm

[0070] (502), allowing the weight (4) to be triggered during its movement between the first position (I) and the second position (II).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A lock system (1 ) comprising at least one payload (P) used to launch to targets or to locations / coordinates predetermined by the manufacturer and / or user, at least one launcher (2) that enables the launch and / or release of payloads (P), at least one shaft (3) that is located on the payload (P) and enables the payload (P) to be positioned on the launcher (2), at least one weight (4) that is located on the launcher (2) and enables the payload (P) to be released and / or remain fixed, a weight (4) with a first position (I) that enables the payload (P) to remain locked on the launcher (2), and a weight (4) with a second position (II) that is different from the first position (I) and to which the which the weight (4) is brought by being moved from the first position (I) and enables the payload (P) to be released on the launcher (2), characterised by at least one clamp (5) that is located on the launcher (2), holds the shaft (3) and ensures that the payload (P) remains fixed on the launcher (2) and / or is released, and a weight (4) that is located on the clamp (5), moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction with the movement of the launcher (2) and comes from the first position (I) to the second position (II) enabling the shaft (3) to be released.

2. A lock system (1 ) according to Claim 1 , characterised by at least one first arm (501 ) and at least one second arm (502) that are located on the clamp (5) and are positioned almost mirror symmetrically to each other, the first arm end (5011 ) that is located on the first arm (501 ) and holds the shaft (3) by contacting the shaft (3), the second arm end (5021 ) that is located on the second arm (502) and is opposite to the first arm end (5011 ) and holds the shaft by contacting the shaft, the weight (4) that moves the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) by coming from the first position (I) to the second position (II) ensuring the release of the shaft (3) by moving the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) away from each other.

3. A lock system (1 ) according to Claim 2, characterised by a small spring (6) that is located on the launcher (2), and allows the user to bring the weight (4) from the second position (II) to the first position (I) and allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move by a distance predetermined by the user.

4. A lock system (1 ) according to Claim 1 or Claim 3, characterised by more than one intermediate element (7) that is positioned between the first arm (501 ) or the second arm (502) and the weight (4) and allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move by rotating during the movement of the weight (4) from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and / or from the second position (II) to the first position (I).

5. A lock system (1 ) according to Claim 4, characterised by at least one first connection apparatus (701 ) that is located on the intermediate element (7), enabling the intermediate element (7) to be connected to the first arm (501 ) or the second arm (502) and the movement of the intermediate element (7) to be transferred to the first arm (501 ) or the second arm (502), and at least one second connection apparatus (702) that is located on the intermediate element (7), enabling the intermediate element (7) to be connected to the weight (4) and the movement of the weight (4) to be transferred to the intermediate element (7).

6. A lock system (1 ) according to Claim 5, characterised by the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) that rotate and release the shaft (3) by means of the first connection apparatuses (701 ) approaching each other by rotating while the weight (4) moves from the first position (I) to the second position (II)7. A lock system (1 ) according to Claims 2 to 6, characterised by more than one connection element (8) that allows the first arm end (501 ) and the second arm end (502) to rotate on the launcher (2).

8. A lock system (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by at least one rail (9) that allows the launcher (2) to accelerate by sliding, and a weight (4) that moves along the rail (9) with the launcher (2) and thus moves in the opposite direction to the acceleration direction from the first position (I) to the second position (II).

9. A lock system (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by at least one protrusion (201 ) that is positioned in a form -compatible manner,extends outwards from the launcher (2) and allows the weight (4) to slide in a certain direction from the first position (I) to the second position (II).

10. A lock system (1 ) according to Claims 2 to 9, characterised by a spring extension (601 ) that extends from the spring (6) towards the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) and ensures the compression of the spring (6) in the first position (I) of the weight (4), transferring the force generated in the spring (6) in the second position (II) of the weight (4) to the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) and thus ensuring that the shaft (3) is held between the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ).

11. A lock system (1 ) according to Claims 2 to 10, characterised by a connection element (8) that is located on the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) so as to be close to the first arm end (5011 ) and the second arm end (5021 ) and is the pivot point of the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) with the movement of the intermediate element (7).

12. A lock system (1 ) according to Claims 2 to 11 , characterised by a clamp (5) in the form of a latch formed by the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) opposing each other, enabling the payload (P) to remain fixed on the launcher (2) by compressing the shaft (3).

13. A lock system (1 ) according to Claims 2 to 12, characterised by at least one lug (10) that is located opposite to each other on the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502), is in the shape of a semicircle, allows the user to apply force, allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move and allows the weight (4) to come between the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502).

14. A lock system (1 ) according to Claims 2 to 13, characterised by a spring (6) that is positioned concentrically with the connection element (8) and allows the first arm (501 ) and the second arm (502) to move between the first position (I) and the second position (II).

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