Interchangeable Interface Support for Armored Turret Aiming Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for integrating additional aiming systems on armored vehicle turrets face challenges due to mechanical and functional disruptions, increased vibrations, and bulk constraints, making it difficult to add new systems without disrupting existing modules or requiring significant structural changes.
Innovation Solution
A rigid and interchangeable interface support system is placed on the protective tube of the barrel system, perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, comprising a semi-circular enclosure, base, plate, and support, allowing for easy and secure attachment of aiming systems with minimal structural modifications, optimizing placement to reduce vibration impacts and maintain existing turret functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the optical system is placed on the mask of the turret, then the aiming system can be integrated, but the fastening mode does not perform as well and perceived impacts and vibrations are characterized by increased intensity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the aiming system from the traditional mask location to the barrel system, changing the spatial dimension of integration. The interface support is fastened on the protective tube of the barrel system, placing the aiming system in a different location that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the barrel system, thereby avoiding the harmful effects at the mask location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an interface support as an intermediary component between the barrel system and the aiming system. This interface support includes a mounting plate with fastening means and provides a stable mounting surface that is specifically designed to handle the fastening requirements and reduce the impact of vibrations and shocks on the aiming system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional aiming systems are added to the turret, then functional requirements are met, but mechanical and functional disruptions occur to existing modules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the turret system into distinct functional modules: the existing mask and modules remain unchanged, while the barrel system is enhanced with an additional interface support. This segmentation allows the new aiming system to be integrated without disrupting the existing modules, as each module maintains its independence and functionality.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the interface system is placed on the protective tube of the barrel system, then vibration impacts are reduced and existing functionality is maintained, but structural modifications are required
Solution Approach 1:
The interface support is designed as a universal component that can be integrated into the barrel system with minimal modifications. The mounting plate and fastening means are configured to work with the protective tube structure, and the design allows for adaptation to different barrel systems while maintaining the same vibration-reducing benefits and functionality.
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AI summary
A turret intended to be mounted on an armored vehicle includes: a barrel system having a barrel liner and a protective tube against impacts and vibrations connected to the barrel liner at a junction with a mask of the turret; and a rigid and interchangeable interface system to attach to the turret a piece of functional equipment including at least an aiming system. The interface system is fastened on the protective tube against the impacts and vibrations such that the interface system is placed in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the barrel system. The interface system includes, in the following predefined order: an essentially semi-circular or semi-cylindrical enclosure serving as a support surrounding the protective tube against the impacts and vibrations; a base attached to the enclosure; a plate over the base; and a support fastened perpendicularly to the plate.