Kit for military decoy and military decoy

Abstract

According to an example aspect, there is provided a kit of a military decoy comprising a plurality of parts configured to form a rolling chassis (110); a support assembly (120) configured to be connected with the rolling chassis (110); and a cover assembly (130) configured to be connected with the support assembly (120); wherein the support assembly (120) or the cover assembly (130) comprises or both the support assembly (120) and the cover assembly (130) comprise one or more than one transport container (121); and the parts of the rolling chassis (110) and the cover assembly (130) are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) (121).

Description

KIT FOR MILITARY DECOY AND MILITARY DECOYFIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to military decoys, particularly to a kit for a military decoy, a military decoy assembled of the kit and a method for erecting a military decoy.BACKGROUND AND OBJECTS

[0002] Military decoys can be fabricated to its shape by for example, using glass- or carbon-fibre composites with added elements providing spectral signature at number of electromagnetic radiation bands, such as thermal infrared and radar bands. With such a technique, the military decoys can resemble exactly to their original counterparts and produce a credible spectral fingerprint.

[0003] However, tools and ladders may be required especially when building larger systems. In addition, the larger systems are difficult to transport and storing requires a lot of space, and they are very expensive.

[0004] An object of the present invention is this to mitigate at least some of the above- mentioned problems. An object of the present invention is thus to develop a military decoy which is easy to transport and move as a whole, can be assembled and disassembled without tools, and requires a little space for storage.SUMMARY

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a kit of a military decoy comprising:- a plurality of parts configured to form a rolling chassis;- a support assembly configured to be connected with the rolling chassis; and- a cover assembly configured to be connected with the support assembly; wherein:- the support assembly or the cover assembly comprises or both the support assembly and the cover assembly comprise one or more than one transport container; and- the parts of the rolling chassis and the cover assembly are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s).

[0006] Significant benefits are gained with aid of the present method. The kit provides considerable advantages. The kit enables building up a military decoy mimicking, for example, military platform and weapon systems. The kit enables packing the military decoy into a small space for storing and transporting. The transport container(s) enable storing and transporting of the military decoy. The transport container(s) can be dimensioned so that they can be packed on a pallet or pallets. The transport container(s) are not only used for the storing and transporting, but form the support assembly of the military decoy. Therefore, the number of parts can be minimized by utilizing all parts, including the transport containers to build up the military decoy. Thus, no separate storage of the transport containers is either needed after assembly. The transport container(s) can be dimensioned so that they can be moved by hands and be carried by two people. The cover assembly, together with the support assembly, enables forming a three-dimensional (3D) structure of the military decoy. The kit enables fast and easy assembly without tools or helping structures, such as ladders. After assembly of the military decoy, it can be moved by pushing or towing due to the rolling chassis.

[0007] One or more embodiments may comprise one or more features from the following itemized list:- the parts of the rolling chassis are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) in an unassembled state- the cover assembly is configured to be stored inside the transport contained s) in an unassembled state- the parts of the rolling chassis comprise a plurality of elongated profiles- at least some of the elongated profiles comprise connectors or sockets for connecting the elongated profiles together- the elongated profiles are configured to be locked together with fasteners, such as push buttons- the parts of the rolling chassis further comprise a plurality of tires and / or a beam- the kit comprises two or more than two transport containers having different sizes- the kit comprises two or more than two transport containers having the same sizes- the cover assembly comprises one or more than one cover module- the cover assembly comprises one or more than one subassembly- the subassembly or the subassemblies is / are configured to be formed of the cover modules by connecting the cover modules together- the cover module(s) comprise(s) a plurality of cover panels hingedly attached together, which cover panels are configured to be folded between an assembled state and a folded state- the cover module or at least some of the cover modules comprise cover panels comprising fold lines dividing the cover panels in two portions, wherein the two portions are configured to be folded facing each other in the folded state- the cover module or at least some of the cover modules have (a) non-prism shape(s) in the assembled state- the subassembly or subassemblies comprise(s) a plurality of surface plates configured to be connected together- the subassembly or subassemblies comprise(s) a support frame and the plurality of the surface plates configured to be placed over the support frame- surface plates comprise a plurality of surface panels hingedly attached together- the surface plates are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state- the kit further comprises one or more than one side structure configured to be attached to the support assembly and / or cover assembly- the side structure(s) is / are configured to cover another side of the rolling chassis than the cover assembly does- the side structure(s) comprise(s) a plurality of side panels hingedly attached together- the side panels are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state- the kit further comprises one or more than one thermal element, such as an add-on foil or an electronic decal, for thermal signature control- the thermal element(s) comprise(s) a plurality of thermal element panels hingedly attached together- the thermal element panels are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state- the kit further comprises one or more than one additional component characteristic to the original counter part of the military decoy, such as a turret, a cockpit, a pipe, a container, a launcher system, a radar, a tank or an artillery- the transport container(s), the cover assembly, the side structure(s), the thermal element(s) and / or the additional component(s) is / are configured to be attached to the rolling chassis and / or the support assembly by quick release fasteners or lock-to- shape structures

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a military decoy assembled of the kit.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method for erecting the military decoy, comprising:- unloading parts of a rolling chassis and a cover assembly from one or more than one transport container;- assembling the rolling chassis by connecting the parts together;- assembling a support assembly by connecting the transport container(s) with the rolling chassis; and- connecting the cover assembly with the transport container(s).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIGURE 1 illustrates a kit for a military decoy in accordance with at least some embodiments;

[0011] FIGURE 2 illustrates a cover module comprising cover panels in accordance with at least some embodiments;

[0012] FIGURE 3 illustrates a cover module comprising cover panels having fold lines in accordance with at least some embodiments;

[0013] FIGURE 4 illustrates an example of a cover module having a non-prism shape in accordance with at least some embodiments;

[0014] FIGURE 5 illustrates a subassembly in accordance with at least some embodiments;

[0015] FIGURE 6 illustrates an assembled military decoy in accordance with at least some embodiments; and

[0016] FIGURES 7A and B illustrate an assembly of a military decoy in accordance with at least some embodiments.EMBODIMENTSDefinitions

[0017] In the present context, the term “assembled state” refers to a state of parts in which they are used after an assembly.

[0018] In the present context, the term “folded state” refers to a state of parts in which they are folded for transport and storing, for example.

[0019] In the present context, the term “hinge” refers to a joint or mechanism, which connects objects, such as panels, and allows an angle of rotation between the objects. The hinge can be a mechanical hinge made of for example, metal or plastic. Alternatively, the hinge can be a piece of tape connecting the objects. A first portion of the tape can be attached to a first panel and the second portion of the tape can be attached to a second panel next to the first panel thus forming a hinge, which connects the panels and allows an angle of rotation between the panels. The tape can be attached to the panels during the assembly of a decoy. Alternatively, the hinge can be formed by making a cut or a groove on one surface of a panel, along which cut or groove the panel can be folded.

[0020] In the present context, the expression “hingedly attached together” means that objects, such as panels, are connected together by at least one hinge as described above.Embodiments

[0021] Military decoys need to be operationally usable with short logistics tail. This include small space requirement during storage and transport, easy built without tools or aids such as ladders, structure need to be light weight, it need to provide enough rigidity that it can be moved after assembly as a whole. The weight of the system as a whole and the subassemblies need to be at reasonable level, i.e., movable by hand. For a military sized objects such demands are rather hard to be met especially when the cost level of the system need to be kept as low as possible. Therefore, there is a need for develop the military decoys. An aim of at least some of the present embodiments is to solve at least some of these problems.

[0022] According to an aspect, there is provided a kit of a military decoy comprising:- a plurality of parts configured to form a rolling chassis 110;- a support assembly 120 configured to be connected with the rolling chassis 110; and- a cover assembly 130 configured to be connected with the support assembly 120; wherein:- the support assembly 120 or the cover assembly 130 comprises or both the support assembly 120 and the cover assembly 130 comprise one or more than one transport container 121; and- the parts of the rolling chassis 110 and the cover assembly 130 are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) 121.

[0023] The kit provides considerable advantages. The kit enables building up a military decoy mimicking, for example, a military platform and weapon system. The kit enables packing the military decoy into a small space for storing and transporting. The transport container(s) enable storing and transporting of the military decoy. The transport container(s) can be dimensioned so that they can be packed on a pallet or pallets. The transport container(s) are not only used for the storing and transporting, but form the support assembly of the military decoy. Therefore, the number of parts can be minimized by utilizing all parts, including the transport containers to build up the military decoy. Thus, no separate storage of the transport containers is either needed after assembly. The transport container(s) can be dimensioned so that they can be moved by hands and be carried by two people. The cover assembly, together with the support assembly, enables forming a 3D-structure of the military decoy. The kit enables fast and easy assembly without tools or helping structures, such as ladders. After assembly of the military decoy, it can be moved by pushing or towing due to the rolling chassis.

[0024] The support assembly 120 can be configured to be placed on the rolling chassis 110. The rolling chassis 110 can have a loading surface in the assembled state and the support assembly 120 can be configured to be placed on the loading surface. The support assembly can cover at least partially the loading surface. Respectively, the cover assembly 130 can be configured to be placed on the support assembly 120. The support assembly 120 can have a support surface in the assembled state, which support surface extends in a plane parallel of the loading surface. Thus, the cover assembly 130 can be configured to be placed on the support surface. The cover assembly 130 can cover at least partially the support surface. However, some parts of the cover assembly can be configured to be placed on the loading surface.

[0025] FIGURE 1 illustrates a kit 100 for a military decoy in accordance with at least some embodiments. The kit 100 comprises a plurality of parts, which are configured to forma rolling chassis. The kit 100 further comprises a support assembly 120 formed of transport containers 121, and a cover assembly 130 configured to be connected with the support assembly 120.

[0026] The parts of the rolling chassis 110 and / or the cover assembly 130 is / are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) 121 in an unassembled state. Thus, the parts of the rolling chassis and the cover assembly can be easily placed in the transport containers during storing and transporting the kit, and it is possible to make the transport containers in a relatively small size. So, the transport containers are easier to handle.

[0027] Preferably, the maximum weight of one transport container 121 loaded with the parts of the kit is 50 kg. However, the weight of the assembled military decoy as a whole is high enough so that it does not need anchoring under normal wind conditions.

[0028] As illustrated in FIGURE 1, the parts of the rolling chassis 110 can comprise a plurality of elongated profiles 111, wherein at least some of the elongated profiles comprise connectors or sockets 112 for connecting the elongated profiles 111 together. This enables easy and fast connection of the profiles without tools.

[0029] The elongated profiles 111 can be configured to be locked together with fasteners, such as push buttons. This enables easy and fast attachment of the profiles together without tools.

[0030] The elongated profiles 111 can be produced from metal. Thus, the rolling chassis is rigid enough to enable movability of the military decoy on a roughish terrain, when the military decoy is in an assembled state.

[0031] The parts of the rolling chassis 110 can further comprise a plurality of tires and / or a beam. The tires and the beam enable moving and towing the military decoy in the assembled state. Naturally, the military decoy can be also moved by pushing or / and pulling by hands.

[0032] The kit can comprise two or more than two transport containers 121 having different sizes. For example, the kit can comprise smaller transport containers 121 for storing and transporting heavier and smaller parts of the rolling chassis, and bigger transport containers 121 for storing and transporting bigger and lighter parts of the cover assembly.Thus, the transport containers are easier to handle and move also by hands due to their reasonable weights and sizes.

[0033] Alternatively, the kit can comprise two or more than two transport containers 121 having the same sizes. So, all the transport containers 121 can be the same size or some of the transport containers 121 can be the same size.

[0034] The cover assembly 130 can comprise one or more than one cover module 131, one or more than one cover structure panel and / or one or more than one subassembly 140. The cover module(s) 131, the cover structure panel(s) and / or the subassembly or subassemblies 140 can be configured to be connected with the support assembly 120 by placing the cover module(s) 131 and / or the subassembly or subassemblies 140 on the support assembly 120.

[0035] The cover module(s) 131 can comprise a plurality of cover panels 132 hingedly attached together, which cover panels 132 are configured to be folded between an assembled state and a folded state. In the folded state, the cover module(s) requires only a small volume. In addition, they are easier to handle due to their small size.

[0036] The cover module(s) 131 can form (a) closed perimeter(s) in the assembled state.

[0037] Folding between the assembled state and the folded state can be provided by the hinged attachments between the cover panels 132. The cover panels can be relatively rigid, so the folding only occurs at the hinged attachments.

[0038] FIGURE 2 illustrates a cover module 131 comprising cover panels 132 in accordance with at least some embodiments. The cover module 131 is illustrated during the assembly and after the assembly. As illustrated, the cover module 131 can further have a bottom panel 134 and a top panel 136 hingedly connected to the cover panels 132. The bottom panel 134 comprises a plurality of bottom plates 135 and the top panel 136 comprises a plurality of top plates 137 hingedly connected together. The bottom panel 134 and the top panel 136 are folded over the cover panels 132, which form a body of the cover module 130. However, the cover module 130 can be implemented so that it does not have bottom panels and / or top panels. Thus, it can comprise only cover panels. Alternatively, the cover module 130 may form a closed perimeter. Thus, the bottom plates and / or the top plates may be joinedto the cover panels 132. Therefore, there is no need for folding the bottom plates and / or the top plates over the cover panels, and the cover module is ready for use.

[0039] The cover module or at least some of the cover modules 131 can comprise cover panels 132 comprising fold lines 133 dividing the cover panels 132 in two portions, wherein the two portions are configured to be folded facing each other in the folded state. For example, two cover panels 132 being parallel and facing each other can have the fold lines 133. Thus, the cover module 131 can have an accordion-like structure. Thus, in the folded state, the cover module(s) requires even smaller volume. In addition, they are easier to handle due to their small size.

[0040] FIGURE 3 illustrates a cover module 130 comprising cover panels 130 having fold lines 133 in accordance with at least some embodiments. The cover module 131 is illustrated during the assembly and after the assembly. The cover panels comprise fold lines 133 dividing the cover panels 132 in two portions. Cover panels 132 being on the sides of the cover modules 130 and facing each other have the fold lines 133. Two cover panels 132 at the ends of the cover module 130 do not have the fold lines. As illustrated, the cover module 130 can further have top panels 136 hingedly connected to the cover panels 132. The top panels 136 are folded over the cover panels 132, which form a body of the cover module 130. However, the cover module 130 can be implemented so that it does not have top panels. Thus, it can comprise only cover panels. Alternatively, the cover module 130 may form a closed perimeter. Thus, the top plates may be joined to the cover panels 132. Therefore, there is no need for folding the bottom plates and / or the top plates over the cover panels, and the cover module is ready for use.

[0041] The cover module or at least some of the cover modules 131 can have (a) nonprism shape(s) in the assembled state. For example, the cover module 131 configured to be placed on or near the front of the military decoy can have 3D form of a nose of the military decoy and the cover module 131 placed on or near the back of the military decoy can have 3D form of a tail of the military decoy.

[0042] FIGURE 4 illustrates an example of a cover module 131 having a non-prism shape in accordance with at least some embodiments. The cover module 131 comprises a plurality of cover panels 132 hingedly attached together. As illustrated, the cover panels 132 may comprise, for example, wing-like plates or portions. These can be used to create a predetermined form of the military decoy.

[0043] The subassembly or a plurality of subassemblies 140 together can be configured to form a structure resembling a cab, an engine, an exhaust pipes, a tower, a weapon system, a stage or a transport container.

[0044] In addition, or alternatively, the subassembly or a plurality of subassemblies 140 together can be configured to form a part of the support assembly 120.

[0045] The subassembly or the subassemblies 140 can be configured to be formed of the cover modules 131 by connecting the cover modules 131 together. The cover modules 131 can be connected together for example, by quick release fasteners or lock-to-shape structures.

[0046] Alternatively, or in addition, the subassembly or subassemblies 140 can comprise a plurality of surface plates 151 configured to be connected together. The surface plates 151 can be utilized to form the 3D form of the military decoy.

[0047] The surface plates 151 can comprise a plurality of surface panels 152 hingedly attached together, which surface plates 151 are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state. In the folded state, the surface plates require only a small volume. In addition, they are easier to handle due to their small size.

[0048] Folding between the assembled state and the folded state can be provided by the hinged attachments between the surface panels 152. The surface panels 152 can be relatively rigid, so the folding only occurs at the hinged attachments.

[0049] The subassembly or subassemblies 140 can further comprise a support frame 150. The plurality of the surface plates 151 can be configured to be assembled over the support frame 150. The surface plates 151 can cover at least partially the support frame 150. The surface plates 151 can be assembled on an outer surface of the support frame 150. By “outer surface”, it is meant the surface of the subassembly 140 which formed by the parts of the support frame 150 and is visible outside.

[0050] The support frame 150 can comprise a plurality of elongated frame profiles 153, wherein at least some of the elongated frame profiles 153 comprise frame connectors or frame sockets for connecting the elongated frame profiles together. This enables easy and fast connection of the frame profiles without tools.

[0051] The elongated frame profiles 153 can be configured to be locked together with fasteners, such as push buttons. This enables easy and fast attachment of the frame profiles together without tools.

[0052] The elongated frame profiles 153 can be produced from metal. Thus, the frame is rigid enough to stand the weight of the surface plates 151.

[0053] The kit 100 can further comprise one or more than one base plate 141. The base plate(s) 141 can comprise a two or more than two base panels. The base panels can be hingedly attached together, and configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state. Then, the cover assembly 130, i.e., one or more than one cover module 131 and / or one or more than one subassembly 140, can be first placed on the base plate 141, and optionally attached to the base plate 141, for example, by quick release fasteners, and then lifted on the support assembly 120.

[0054] Alternatively, or in addition to the base plate(s) 141, the kit 100 can further comprise one or more than one holder, such as one or more than one pipe frame. The holder(s) can be used to integrate parts of the cover assembly 130, i.e., the parts of the cover module(s) 131 and / or the subassembly or subassemblies 140, together. This allows moving and lifting all the parts of the cover assembly 130 simultaneously. The holder(s) can be unitary or it / they can be assembled from parts, which are joined together, for example, by quick release fasteners or male-female connectors. The holder(s) can form an assembly jig for the cover assembly 130. The cover assembly 130 can be first connected with the holder(s) and optionally attached to the holder(s), for example, by quick release fasteners, and then lifted on the support assembly 120.

[0055] FIGURE 5 illustrates a subassembly 140 in accordance with at least some embodiments. The subassembly comprises a support frame 150 comprising a plurality of elongated frame profiles 153. The subassembly 140 further comprises surface plates 151 arranged over the support frame 150. It should be noted that FIGURE 5 illustrates only one example of a subassembly and it is possible form subassemblies having several different forms. For example, the subassembly can comprise only the surface plates 151 and no support frame 150. For example, the subassembly 140 can be configured to form a cab, an engine, an exhaust pipes, a tower, a weapon system, a stage or a transport container.

[0056] The transport containers 121, the cover panels 132 and / or the surface plates 151 can be manufactured from lightweight but rigid material, for example, corrugated plastic or foam board, such as KAPA®. A thickness of the corrugated plastic can be for example, 2-10 mm, for example 3-7 mm, preferably about 5 mm, so that they can be folded for storing and transporting and opened to assemble the intended structures.

[0057] The kit can further comprise one or more than one side structure 160 configured to be attached to the support assembly 120 and / or cover assembly 130.

[0058] For example, the side structure can resemble or be configured to form tracks, track wheels or wheels. Preferably, the kit comprises two side structures, which are configured to be attached to opposite sides of the assembled military decoy 200. In addition, patterns or protrusions can be formed on the surface(s) of the side structure(s) 160.

[0059] The side structure(s) 160 is / are configured to cover another side of the rolling chassis 110 than the cover assembly 130 does.

[0060] The side structure(s) 160 can comprise(s) a plurality of side panels 161 hingedly attached together, which side panels 161 are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state. In the folded state, the side structure(s) require(s) only a small volume. In addition, they are easier to handle due to their small size.

[0061] FIGURE 6 illustrates an assembled military decoy 200 in accordance with at least some embodiments. The military decoy 200 comprises side structures 160 on the both sides. In this example, the side structures 160 resemble tracks. The side structures 160 are connected to a rolling chassis 110. The side structures 160 comprises a plurality of side panels 161 hingedly attached together, which side panels 161 are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state. The military decoy 200 further comprises a cover assembly 130 arranged on a support assembly (not shown).

[0062] The kit 100 can further comprise one or more than one thermal element 170, such as an add-on foil or an electronic decal, for thermal signature control. The thermal elements can be separate elements configured to be connected to the cover assembly 130 or they can be integrated to the cover assembly 130.

[0063] The thermal element(s) 170 can comprise a plurality of thermal element panels 171 hingedly attached together, which thermal element panels 171 are configured to befolded between the assembled state and the folded state. In the folded state, the thermal element(s) require(s) only a small volume. In addition, they are easier to handle due to their small size.

[0064] The thermal element(s) 170 can be (a) separate element(s), or they can be integrated to the the cover module(s) 131 and / or the subassembly or subassemblies 140. The thermal elements can be passive or active in which case they can be controlled individually or in groups containing at least two thermal elements. The passive element can, be for example, a coating or an added component on a plate and have different thermal emissivity than its surrounding. The active element can be, for example, a resistive heater or a Peltier element. The thermal elements are used to provide an authentic thermal signature for the military decoy, when it is in the assembled state.

[0065] The kit 100 can further comprise one or more than one near infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) bands reflective or emitting element. Preferably, the elements are integrated to the cover assembly 130.

[0066] The kit 100 can further comprise one or more than one radar bands reflective or absorbing element. Preferably, the elements can be integrated to the cover assembly 130. The element(s) can reflect or absorb the radar bands at 1 GHz-20 GHz. The radar bands reflective element can be for example, an electrically conductive paint, a coating or aluminium foil. The radar bands reflective element makes the assembled military decoy visible with radar imaging. The radar bands absorbing element can be for example, a radar absorbing paint, coating or a foil or a semi-transparent, at radar band, coating placed for example X / 4 apart of underlying surface. The radar bands absorbing elements decrease the radar cross-section area of the assembled military decoy and can be used to increase the authenticity of the assembled military decoy.

[0067] The kit 100 can further comprise one or more than one additional component 180 characteristic to the original counter part of the military decoy, such as a turret, a cockpit, a pipe, a container, a launcher system, a radar, a tank or an artillery.

[0068] FIGURE 6 illustrates the assembled military decoy 200 in accordance with at least some embodiments, as disclosed above. The military decoy 200 further comprises an additional component 180, namely a turret. The additional component 180 is connected to the cover assembly 130.

[0069] The side structure(s) 160, the thermal element(s) 170, the reflective or emitting elements, the radar bands reflective or absorbing elements and / or the additional component s) 180 can be configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) in the unassembled state.

[0070] The transport container(s) 121, the cover assembly 130, the side structure(s) 160, the thermal element(s) 170 and / or the additional component(s) 180 can be configured to be attached to the rolling chassis 110 and / or the support assembly 120 by quick release fasteners or lock-to-shape structures. This enables attaching the parts without tools. Thus, the assembly of the military decoy is simple and fast. Further, the assembled military decoy is more durable due to the attachment between the parts.

[0071] The kit 100 can further comprise a camouflage material, which is configured to cover on an outer surface of the assembled military decoy. The camouflage material can be, but is not limited to, a paint, a fabric, a textile, a fibre-based product, or a fibre reinforced composite or a laminate, which is formed on the parts of the kit or configured to be placed on the assembled military decoy. The camouflage material helps the assembled military decoy to blend in with its surroundings. On the other hand, it makes the military decoy credible even for close range observation.

[0072] According to an embodiment, there is provided a military decoy 200 assembled of the kit 100.

[0073] The military decoy 200 can comprise:- the plurality of parts of the rolling chassis 110 assembled together;- the support assembly 120 connected with the rolling chassis 110; and- the cover assembly 130 connected with on the support assembly 120.

[0074] FIGURE 6 illustrates a military decoy 200 in accordance with at least some embodiments. The rolling chassis 110 extends in a first dimension X and a second dimension Y. The support assembly 120 is placed on the rolling chassis 110 in a X-Y-plane. Respectively, the cover assembly 130 is on the support assembly 120 in the X-Y-plane. In other words, the rolling chassis 110, the support assembly 120 and the cover assembly are stacked on each other in a vertical dimension of the military decoy, so that the support assembly 120 is between the rolling chassis 110 and the cover assembly 130 in the assembled state. However, in some embodiments, some parts of the cover assembly 130, such as (a)cover module(s) 131 and / or a subassembly or subassemblies 140, can be on the loading surface.

[0075] In addition, the support assembly 120 and the cover assembly can be locked to a place, for example by quick release fasteners.

[0076] The military decoy 200 can be configured to be packed inside the transport containers 121 having the size of one or two palettes.

[0077] The transport containers 121 can be dimensioned to fit on the pallet. The pallet can extend in a first dimension X and a second dimension Y. The pallet can have a loading surface in a X-Y-plane. Preferably, the largest dimension of the transport contains 121 can be the same or smaller than the largest dimension of the pallet, when the transport containers 121 are placed on the loading surface. However, the transport containers 121 can extend partially over the loading surface, but the overhang must not be large enough to make it difficult to move the pallet by a forklift.

[0078] According to an embodiment, there is provided a method for erecting the military decoy 200, comprising:- unloading parts of a rolling chassis 110 and a cover assembly 130 from one or more than one transport container 121;- assembling the rolling chassis 110 by connecting the parts together;- assembling a support assembly 120 by connecting the transport container(s) 121 with the rolling chassis 110; and- connecting the cover assembly 130 with the support assembly 120.

[0079] As described above, the rolling chassis 110 can be elongated in the first dimension X and the second dimension Y. The support assembly 120, which is formed of the transport containers 121, can be connected with the rolling chassis 110 by placing it on the rolling chassis on the X-Y-plane. The military decoy can comprise two or more layers of the transport containers 121, so the transport containers 121 can be placed on top of each other. Respectively, the cover assembly 130 can be placed on the support assembly 120 on the X-Y-plane. Thus, the support assembly 120 can be first lifted on the rolling chassis 110 and the cover assembly 130 can be lifted on the support assembly. In addition, the support assembly 120 and the cover assembly can be locked to a place, for example by quick release fasteners.

[0080] FIGURES 7A and B illustrate an assembly of a military decoy in accordance with at least some embodiments. First, parts of a rolling chassis 110 are and a cover assembly 130 are unloaded from one transport containers 121. As illustrated in FIGURE 7 A, the parts of the rolling chassis 110 are assembled together. The rolling chassis 110 comprises also tires. After that, as illustrated in FIGURE 7B, transport containers 121 are placed on the rolling chassis 110 and top of each other to form two layers of the transport containers 121. However, it is possible to form several different constructions of the transport containers 121, and the military decoy can comprise two or more layers of the transport containers 121. The transport containers 121 cover partially a loading surface of the rolling chassis. The transport containers 121 are spaced apart of each other, but in some embodiments, they can be connected with each other. The transport containers 121 form the support assembly 120. A cover assembly 130 comprising a subassembly 140 is first placed on a base plate 141 and then lifted on the support assembly 120.

[0081] The method can further comprise assembling the cover assembly 130 comprising one or more than one cover module 131 and / or one or more than one subassembly 140, by:- folding one or more than one cover module 131 of the cover assembly 130 from a folded state to an assembled state;- folding the cover modules 131 of the cover assembly 130 from the folded state to the assembled state, and connecting the cover modules 130 together to form one or more than one subassembly 140;- folding a plurality of surface plates 151 of the subassembly or the subassemblies 140 from the folded state to the assembled state; and / or- assembling (a) support frame(s) 150 of one or more than one subassembly 140, and assembling a plurality of surface plates 151 over the support frame 150.

[0082] The cover module(s) 131 and / or the subassembly or subassemblies can be folded to the assembled state and / or assembled easily and safely on the ground, and after that, lifted of the support assembly 120. Thus, there is no need for climb on the rolling chassis and / or the support assembly to build the military decoy structure part by part on the rolling chassis and the support assembly, but the bigger assemblies can be formed on the ground first and then lifted on support assembly as a whole. Thus, the method enables fast and easy assembly of the military decoy without tools or helping structures, such as ladders.

[0083] It is to be understood that the embodiments of the invention disclosed are not limited to the particular structures, process steps, or materials disclosed herein, but are extended to equivalents thereof as would be recognized by those ordinarily skilled in the relevant arts. It should also be understood that terminology employed herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0084] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the description, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of lengths, widths, shapes, etc., to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention.

[0085] The verbs “to comprise” and “to include” are used in this document as open limitations that neither exclude nor require the existence of also un-recited features. The features recited in depending claims are mutually freely combinable unless otherwise explicitly stated. Furthermore, it is to be understood that the use of "a" or "an", i.e. a singular form, throughout this document does not exclude a plurality.REFERENCE SIGNS LIST100 kit110 rolling chassis111 elongated profile112 connector or socket120 support assembly121 transport container130 cover assembly131 cover module132 cover panel133 fold line134 bottom panel135 bottom plate136 top panel137 top plate140 subassembly141 base plate150 support frame151 surface plate152 surface panel153 frame profile160 side structure 161 side panel170 thermal element171 thermal element panel180 additional component200 military decoy

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A kit (100) of a military decoy comprising:- a plurality of parts configured to form a rolling chassis (110);- a support assembly (120) configured to be connected with the rolling chassis (110); and- a cover assembly (130) configured to be connected with the support assembly (120); wherein:- the support assembly (120) or the cover assembly (130) comprises or both the support assembly (120) and the cover assembly (130) comprise one or more than one transport container (121); and- the parts of the rolling chassis (110) and the cover assembly (130) are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) (121).

2. The kit (100) of claim 1, wherein the parts of the rolling chassis (110) and / or the cover assembly (130) is / are configured to be stored inside the transport container(s) (121) in an unassembled state.

3. The kit (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the parts of the rolling chassis (110) comprise a plurality of elongated profiles (111), wherein at least some of the elongated profiles comprise connectors or sockets (112) for connecting the elongated profiles (111) together.

4. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongated profiles (111) are configured to be locked together with fasteners, such as push buttons.

5. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the parts of the rolling chassis (110) further comprise a plurality of tires and / or a beam.

6. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, comprising two or more than two transport containers (121) having different sizes.

7. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover assembly (130) comprises one or more than one cover module (131) and / or one or more than one subassembly (140).

8. The kit (100) of claim 7, wherein the subassembly or the subassemblies (140) is / are configured to be formed of the cover modules (131) by connecting the cover modules (131) together.

9. The kit (100) of claim 7 or 8, wherein the cover module(s) comprise(s) a plurality of cover panels (132) hingedly attached together, which cover panels (132) are configured to be folded between an assembled state and a folded state.

10. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims 7 to 9, wherein the cover module or at least some of the cover modules (131) comprise cover panels (132) comprising fold lines (133) dividing the cover panels (132) in two portions, wherein the two portions are configured to be folded facing each other in the folded state.

11. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims 7 to 10, wherein the cover module or at least some of the cover modules (131) have (a) non-prism shape(s) in the assembled state.

12. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims 7 to 11, wherein the subassembly or subassemblies (140) comprise(s) a plurality of surface plates (151) configured to be connected together.

13. The kit (100) of claim 12, wherein the subassembly or subassemblies (140) comprise(s) further comprise(s) a support frame (150), and the plurality of the surface plates (151) are configured to be placed over the support frame (150).

14. The kit (100) of claim 12 or 13, wherein surface plates (151) comprise a plurality of surface panels (152) hingedly attached together, which surface plates (151) are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state.

15. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more than one side structure (160) configured to be attached to the support assembly (120) and / or cover assembly (130).

16. The kit (100) of claim 15, wherein the side structure(s) (160) is / are configured to cover another side of the rolling chassis (110) than the cover assembly (130) does.

17. The kit (100) of claim 15 or 16, wherein the side structure(s) (160) comprise(s) a plurality of side panels (161) hingedly attached together, which side panels (161) are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state.

18. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more than one thermal element (170), such as an add-on foil or an electronic decal, for thermal signature control.

19. The kit (100) of claim 18, wherein the thermal element(s) (170) comprise(s) a plurality of thermal element panels (171) hingedly attached together, which thermal element panels (171) are configured to be folded between the assembled state and the folded state.

20. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more than one additional component (180) characteristic to the original counter part of the military decoy, such as a turret, a cockpit, a pipe, a container, a launcher system, a radar, a tank or an artillery.

21. The kit (100) of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transport container(s) (121), the cover assembly (130), the side structure(s) (160), the thermal element(s) (170) and / or the additional component(s) (180) is / are configured to be attached to the rolling chassis (110) and / or the support assembly (120) by quick release fasteners or lock-to- shape structures.

22. A military decoy (200) assembled of the kit of any one of the preceding claims 1 to 21.

23. The military decoy (200) of claim 22, comprising:- the plurality of parts of the rolling chassis (110) assembled together;the support assembly (120) connected with the rolling chassis (110); and the cover assembly (130) connected with on the support assembly (120).

24. The military decoy (200) of claim 23, configured to be packed inside the transport containers (121) having the size of one or two palettes.

25. A method for erecting the military decoy (200), comprising:- unloading parts of a rolling chassis (110) and a cover assembly (130) from one or more than one transport container (121);- assembling the rolling chassis (110) by connecting the parts together;- assembling a support assembly (120) by connecting the transport container(s) (121) with the rolling chassis (110); and- connecting the cover assembly (130) with the transport container(s).

26. The method of claim 25, further comprising assembling the cover assembly (130) comprising one or more than one cover module (131) and / or one or more than one subassembly (140), by:- folding one or more than one cover module (131) of the cover assembly (130) from a folded state to an assembled state;- folding the cover modules (131) of the cover assembly (130) from the folded state to the assembled state, and connecting the cover modules (130) together to form one or more than one subassembly (140);- folding a plurality of surface plates (151) of the subassembly or the subassemblies (140) from the folded state to the assembled state, and / or- assembling (a) support frame(s) (150) of one or more than one subassembly (140), and assembling a plurality of surface plates (151) over the support frame (150).

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