Munitions Carrier Roller Assembly Transfer Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Field test personnel face physical and psychological burdens during firing tests due to the need for manual loading of munitions, leading to potential chronic or acute spondylalgia from repeated and unstable posture-related strain.
Innovation Solution
A munitions carrier system with a loading table, roller assembly, and transfer unit that mechanically moves and positions munitions from the loading table to the artillery gun's charge section, incorporating height adjustment, shock relief, and rotation speed control to ensure safe and efficient transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual loading of munitions is used, then personnel can directly load munitions into the charge unit, but personnel suffer physical burdens and psychological stresses including chronic or acute spondylalgia
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical loading system with an automated munitions carrier system that uses a transfer arm, roller assembly, and loading table to mechanically transport and position munitions. This substitution eliminates direct human physical contact with heavy munitions, thereby resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and physical strain on personnel.
Solution Approach 2:
The munitions carrier system performs self-service by automatically loading munitions into the charge unit without requiring personnel to manually handle or transport the munitions. The system uses its own integrated mechanisms (transfer arm, roller assembly, loading table) to complete the loading operation, thereby eliminating physical burdens on personnel while maintaining operational capability.
2Productivity
If manual transfer of munitions is used, then personnel can load munitions directly, but repeated work causes chronic spondylalgia and unstable posture causes acute spondylalgia
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual munitions transfer with an automated mechanical transfer system consisting of a transfer arm, roller assembly, and loading table. This mechanical system performs the transfer operation repeatedly without human intervention, thereby maintaining high productivity while ensuring personnel health stability by eliminating repetitive strain and unstable posture-related risks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanical transfer system between the munitions source and the charge unit. The transfer arm and roller assembly act as intermediaries that handle the munitions transfer process, thereby separating personnel from the repetitive and physically demanding tasks while maintaining efficient productivity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a mechanical transfer system is introduced, then physical strain on personnel is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the mechanical transfer system into distinct functional modules: a transfer arm for horizontal movement, a roller assembly for munition transfer, and a loading table for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining the benefit of automated munitions transfer and physical strain reduction.
Solution Approach 2:
The munitions carrier system is designed as a multi-functional integrated unit that combines transfer, positioning, and loading capabilities in a single device. The transfer arm serves multiple purposes including horizontal transport, angle adjustment, and coordination with the roller assembly, thereby reducing the need for multiple separate devices and simplifying the overall system architecture.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system significantly reduces the physical strain on personnel, enhances safety by automating the munitions transfer process, and improves the efficiency and feasibility of firing tests.
Implementation Method 1
a roller assembly for moving the munitions
Implementation Method 2
A height adjustment cylinder for adjusting a height of the loading section may be provided beneath the munitions loading table
Implementation Method 3
A rotation speed adjustment cylinder may be provided between the rotary link and the munitions tray
Implementation Method 4
The rotary link may be provided with a shock relief unit for reducing shock during contact with the munitions tray
Data Source
AI summary
A munitions carrier may include a munitions loading table having a loading section loaded with munitions and a roller assembly for moving the munitions, and a munitions transfer unit attached to one side of the munitions loading table so as to be adjacent to the roller assembly, in order to transfer the munitions to a charge section provided in an artillery gun.