Weapon Loading Device with Integrated Propellant Retainer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing loading devices for large caliber weapons require separate introduction of projectiles and propellant charges, resulting in a slow reloading process and reduced rate of fire due to the need to remove the loading device before introducing propellant charges.
Innovation Solution
A loading device with a propellant charge holder that allows simultaneous introduction of propellant charges and projectiles into the charge chamber, featuring a ramming surface and a design that enables the propellant charges to be conveyed into the chamber alongside the projectile, eliminating the need to remove the loading device before introducing propellant charges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the loading device is removed from the charge chamber before introducing propellant charges, then the propellant charges can be properly positioned behind the projectile, but the reloading time increases and the rate of fire decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of projectile loading and propellant charge introduction into a single integrated operation. The loading device is designed to simultaneously convey both the projectile and propellant charges into the charge chamber, eliminating the need to remove the device between these operations. This combining of operations allows proper positioning of propellant charges while maintaining high reloading speed and rate of fire.
2Manufacturing precision
If the projectile and propellant charges are introduced separately into the charge chamber, then each component can be precisely positioned, but the loading process takes more time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-positioning both the projectile and propellant charges on the loading device before insertion into the charge chamber. The propellant charge holder is designed with features that ensure proper positioning of charges relative to the projectile during the single loading operation, achieving precise positioning without sequential operations.
3Productivity
If the loading device remains in the charge chamber during propellant charge introduction, then the reloading process is faster, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The loading device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a projectile conveyor and as a propellant charge holder. The device structure integrates the propellant charge holder as part of the loading mechanism, allowing it to perform multiple functions (holding projectile, holding propellant charges, conveying both into chamber) without requiring separate dedicated components for each function.
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AI summary
The device (2) has an attaching surface (3) i.e. planar attaching bar (9), arranged at a front side of a propellant retainer (8). The attaching surface attaches a projectile (1) in a loading chamber of a weapon in an attachment position. An inner contour of the retainer is adapted to an outer counter of propellants (4) such that the propellants planarly lie at the inner counter of the retainer. An outer contour and the inner contour of the retainer are formed in circular arc shape. An end of the bar is pivotably hinged at the front side of the retainer by a hinge. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a gun comprising a rear holder (2) a method for loading a weapon by a loading device.