Modular Shielding Detection for Optoelectronic Viewfinder Platforms
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Solution Overview
Problem
The development and maintenance costs of optronic sights for armed land vehicles are high due to the need for distinct mechanical structures and shielding configurations for command and firing post sights, leading to increased complexity and storage requirements.
Innovation Solution
An optronic sight with adjustable shielding that can be installed or removed, equipped with detection means to adapt control of drive mechanisms based on shielding presence, allowing for identical platforms and piloting means for both sights, reducing the need for separate designs and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate mechanical structures and shielding configurations are used for command and firing post sights, then the sights are adapted to their specific functional requirements, but the development and maintenance costs increase due to the need for two different sight designs
Solution Approach 1:
The sight system is segmented into a common base platform and separate configurable components (shielding, mounting brackets, optical assemblies). The command post sight includes ballistic shielding and panoramic mounting, while the firing post sight uses a simplified configuration without shielding, allowing each to be adapted to specific requirements while sharing the core platform
Solution Approach 2:
A universal sight platform is designed that can serve both command post and firing post applications through configurable attachments. The same basic sight mechanism can be adapted to either position by adding or removing shielding components and adjusting mounting configurations, eliminating the need for completely separate sight designs
2Reliability
If separate mechanical structures are used for command and firing post sights, then each sight is optimized for its specific location, but the maintenance costs and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sight system is divided into modular components where the core platform is standardized and only location-specific elements (shielding, mounting hardware) differ. This segmentation allows damaged components to be replaced independently and enables spare parts to be standardized across both post types
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows for easy replacement of damaged sight assemblies. Since the core platform is identical, a sight removed from a damaged position can be recovered and reinstalled at another post after replacing only the damaged location-specific components, reducing maintenance costs and storage requirements
3Device complexity
If identical piloting means are used for both sights, then the development cost is reduced, but the control must be adapted based on the presence or absence of shielding
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is designed to dynamically adapt its parameters based on detected shielding presence. Detection means identify whether shielding is installed, and the control automatically adjusts piloting parameters such as friction compensation values and stabilization gains to optimize performance for the specific configuration
Solution Approach 2:
Detection means provide feedback to the control system about the shielding configuration. This feedback enables the control to automatically select appropriate piloting parameters and compensation values, ensuring optimal performance whether shielding is present or absent without requiring manual reconfiguration
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AI summary
The invention relates to an optoelectronic viewfinder with modular shielding, comprising an optoelectronic device (8), a bearing (15) comprising a rotary portion supporting the optoelectronic device (8), drive means engaging with the bearing such as to rotate the rotary portion, control means (14) suitable for controlling the drive means, and modular shielding suitable for being supported by the rotary portion of the bearing (15). According to the invention, the optoelectronic viewfinder is characterised by including detection means (24) for detecting the shielding connected to the control means which are arranged such as to adapt the control of the drive means in accordance with the result of the detection.