Multifunctional Test Device for Armament System Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current testing devices are limited in their ability to comprehensively test the entire functional chain of modularly structured weapon systems before and after integration with the armament carrier, requiring multiple devices for individual component testing.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional testing device with multiple stimulation and test components, each with a specific interface for connecting to different parts of the weapon system, missile, and armament carrier, allowing for comprehensive testing of the ammunition, weapon carrier device, and weapon system components in a single device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple individual testing devices are used for different components of the weapon system, then each component can be tested with specialized equipment, but the overall device complexity and number of testing devices required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual testing devices into a single integrated multifunctional testing device that can test the weapon system, armament carrier, and armament components simultaneously or sequentially through a unified platform with multiple testing interfaces and coupling units
Solution Approach 2:
The testing device is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple testing tasks across different components (weapon system, armament carrier, missile launcher, missiles) through configurable coupling units and interfaces, eliminating the need for separate specialized testing devices for each component
2Reliability
If multiple separate testing devices are deployed for comprehensive testing, then complete test coverage is achieved, but the time and resources required for conducting tests increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple testing functions into one integrated device, the patent enables simultaneous or sequential testing of multiple components without the time overhead of transferring targets or reconfiguring between separate devices, significantly reducing total testing duration
Solution Approach 2:
The testing device includes preliminary configuration capabilities where coupling units can be pre-configured for different component interfaces, allowing rapid switching between testing modes and eliminating setup time between different testing tasks
3Reliability
If individual component testing is performed with separate devices, then each component can be thoroughly tested, but the adaptability to test different configurations of the modular weapon system is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal testing platform with configurable coupling units that can adapt to different component types and interfaces (weapon system, armament carrier, missile launcher, missiles), providing both thorough component testing and flexibility to test various modular configurations of the weapon system
Solution Approach 2:
The testing device incorporates dynamic reconfigurability where coupling units can be dynamically adjusted and configured to match different component interfaces and testing requirements, enabling the same device to adapt to various modular weapon system configurations
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AI summary
A multifunctional test device for arming a weapon carrier (6) having a weapon system (60), wherein the armament has at least one weapon carrier device (7) attachable to the weapon carrier (6) for at least one missile (80, 82, 84, 86), is characterized in that the test device (1) is provided with a first stimulation and test component (2) for the weapon system (60) of the weapon carrier (6), wherein the first stimulation and test component (2) has a first test interface (20) which can be connected to a weapon system interface 62() of the weapon carrier (6); a second stimulation and test component (3) for the weapon carrier device (7), wherein the second stimulation and test component (3) has a second test interface (30) which can be connected to a weapon carrier interface (70) of the weapon carrier device (7);a third stimulation and testing component (4) for the weapon delivery system (7), wherein the third stimulation and testing component (4) has at least a third testing interface (40, 42) that can be connected to a missile interface (72) of the weapon delivery system (7), and a fourth stimulation and testing component (5) for the at least one missile (80, 82, 84, 86), wherein the fourth stimulation and testing component (5) has at least a fourth testing interface (50) that can be connected to a weapon delivery interface of the at least one missile (80, 82, 84, 86).