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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7313995 | Inclinable munitions launcher A deck-mounted inclined munitions launcher is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, the launcher includes a platform, two pivotally-coupled munitions canisters, and a drive system. An exhaust end of each munitions canister is movably coupled to ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7293493 | Weapon sight This invention, as a unit, is a training adjustable combination sight, primarily intended to be mounted on a vehicle of smaller vessel for close-in defence of these against air and ground attacks. In its entirety, aside from the required sight sensors (16-... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7086318 | Anti-tank guided missile weapon An anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) weapon system with an overhead mounted, electrically driven, remote controlled weapon station that supports a tube-launched optically-tracked wire-guided (TOW) missile launcher and a machine gun, typically the caliber .50 M2, on a ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086319 | Device to provide an electrical connection between a recoiling mass of a weapon and a fixed cradle A device providing an electrical connection between the recoiling mass of a weapon and a fixed cradle. The device incorporates at least one connector formed of a plug and socket, one of which is integral with the cradle and the other with the recoiling mass, the ele... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7047733 | Compact electro-hydraulic generator to motorize cupola The present invention divulges a particularly compact electro-hydraulic generating set and its application in combination with a compact actuator to pilot the traverse movement of a close cupola head assembly or of one or several offset cupola head assemblies. | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047863 | Remote aiming system with video display The present invention provides a powered aiming platform for pointing devices such as firearms, illumination devices, or sensing instruments, remotely controlled by a hand-controller device, with video feedback of the aiming position and audio feedback of the exact ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7030579 | System and method for retrofit mechanism for motorizing a manual turret A mechanism for retrofitting a turret that has a manual rotation system with a motorized turret rotation system includes a gear box mechanically coupled to the turret, an electrically powered prime mover unit mechanically coupled to the gear box, a user operated con... | 04/18/2006 |
| 5922987 | Hydraulic traverse and elevation mechanism A locking mechanism for locking an orientation of a weapon is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a first movable arm adapted to contact and apply pressure onto a control surface associated with the weapon, and a second movable arm adapted to contac... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5413028 | Weapon stabilization system A weapon stabilization system for an unbalanced gun tube pivotally mounted on a tank turret or other movable platform is disclosed. The system includes a muzzle position controller which accounts for flexion of the gun tube and which comprises a muzzle re... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5272955 | Gun aiming device for a wheelchair A portable apparatus attachable to a wheelchair for movably supporting a gun thereon includes a pneumatic/hydraulic fluid operated control circuit for operably controlling the direction of the gun while sitting in the wheelchair. The apparatus includes a ... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5210371 | Modern hydraulic turret weapon system A hydraulic turret weapon system for armed vehicles that includes a turret and a weapon on the turret adapted to be independently directed at a target. A hydraulic drive includes a pair of hydraulic motors for moving the turret and weapon respectively. Th... | 05/11/1993 |
| 4890537 | Elevatable firing weapon with a device for setting the elevation of the weapon barrel In a firing weapon with an elevatable weapon barrel, it must be possible to fix or lock the weapon barrel in each desired position. For this purpose, known firing weapons are equipped with braking devices in which large frictional forces occur, thereby ma... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4638715 | Handwheel assembly for weapon system A handwheel assembly for a weapon system including a main gun using link fed ammunition and a co-axially mounted machine gun mounted in a turret rotatably positionable in a armored vehicle. The linked ammunition for the main gun is stored in a rectangular... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4587881 | Depression gun pod A depression gun pod for detachable connection to an aircraft stores suspension rack, the pod having a gun and having a gun mount providing for depression of the gun in elevation and for limited azimuth movement; the mount utilizing a plurality of planar ... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4579036 | Azimuth drive assembly The invention disclosed herein relates to an armored vehicle having a rotatable cupola or turret for rotating a weapons system to the target. A system for driving the turret through an arc of rotation includes a ring gear fixed to the vehicle body and a p... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4574685 | Turret system for lightweight military vehicle A lightweight military vehicle is provided with an unmanned turret for interchangeably supporting large weapon stations. Elastomer filled stanchions connected to a turret platform serve to isolate weapon impulse forces from the vehicle frame. Driver, comm... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4573397 | Turret control system The disclosure relates to a control system for actuating a turret carrying a weapons system in an armored vehicle. An electrically actuated hydraulic system moves the weapons system in elevation and azimuth directions in driving the system toward a target... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4558627 | Weapon control system The disclosure relates to an electronic and hydraulic control system to provide variable speed capability for moving a weapon system carried on an armored vehicle. A weapon system is mounted on a turret assembly for movement in the azimuth and elevation d... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4501190 | Rack and pinion weapon elevation mechanism A three rack and double pinion weapon elevation mechanism is disclosed and is useful for positioning and balancing a weapon, such as a cannon, on a combat vehicle. Two hydraulically-actuated gear racks are in facing relation with a main pinion in meshing ... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4441401 | Rack and pinion weapon elevation mechanism A three rack and double pinion weapon elevation mechanism is disclosed and is useful for positioning and balancing a weapon, such as a cannon, on a combat vehicle. Two hydraulically-actuated gear racks are in facing relation with a main pinion in meshing ... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4440061 | Gun traverse apparatus A gun traverse apparatus in which the trunnions are mounted in eccentrics which are simultaneously rotated in opposite directions to swing the gun horizontally in limited traverse relative to the carrier on which the gun is mounted. In one embodiment, the... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4326447 | Device for the positioning and position stabilization of an inert mass, positioned with mobility on a base System for positioning and maintaining position stabilization of a mass such as a barrelled gun supported on a base such as a tracked vehicle. The system employs oppositely rotating disks with fluid actuated clutches for moving the gun barrel mass in a si... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4326446 | Linkage of actuating system for elevating gun mount A military vehicle comprising a hull that is equipped with a rotary turret nd an external gun thereabove; external power means is provided to elevate the gun bodily and turn the gun in the elevation plane. The gun is equipped with at least one ammunition s... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4313364 | Dual cylinder linear servo motor Servoactuator includes a pair of double-acting linear actuators providing for 360° controlled rotation of an output shaft. The rotary motion of the ouput shaft is employed to sequence high pressure fluid flow and return for the same to the respective end... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4256015 | Fluidic stabilization control A fluidic system for stabilizing movement of a body subject to oscillation at its natural frequency, such as a tank-mounted gun, with appropriate circuitry and controls for notch filtering control output signals at the natural frequency.... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4178831 | Fluid pressure device for supporting and elevating a gun barrel Apparatus for supporting and elevating a gun barrel, wherein a pair of telescoping cyclinders are attached to the barrel and frame of the gun, respectively. A piston assembly positioned between the cylinders supports the unbalanced weight of the barrel ag... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4158324 | Hydraulic cylinder assembly for positioning an artillery barrel The present invention relates to a pair of hydraulically operated cylinder assemblies adaptable for positioning the barrel of an artillery weapon and including novel hydraulic dampening assemblies for controlling the speed of movement of the barrel.... | 06/19/1979 |
| 4121498 | Pivotal positioning servoactuator A two-axis positioning servoactuator includes a support, a movable member arranged adjacent the support for independent pivotal movement relative thereto about each of two perpendicular intersecting axes, a pair of differential piston and cylinder actuato... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4047467 | Device for generating oil pressure for an artillery piece or a corresponding unit A hydraulic control and driving apparatus for a self-propelled artillery piece includes hydrostatic transmissions for the driving wheels which are driven by hydraulic motors and variable displacement hydraulic pumps. The apparatus includes means for train... | 09/13/1977 |
| 4019422 | Vehicular mounted tow missile system A base of a TOW missile system is mounted on a rotatable turret of a vehicle and is also rotatably mounted relative to the rotation of the turret so that the orientation of the base about its own rotational axis remains stationary. The positioning of the ... | 04/26/1977 |
| 3952632 | Device used as a power transmission component for elevation of a gun barrel Power transmission apparatus for controlling the elevation of a gun barrel. Two telescopic members are provided, one being secured to the gun base and the other to the gun barrel. The first and second parts define a first piston and a hollow piston rod at... | 04/27/1976 |
| 3946640 | Mobile anti-aircraft device A mobile anti-aircraft weapon incorporating a housing rotatable about a substantially vertical axis with respect to the chassis of a support vehicle. The housing is equipped with side doors which can be pivoted about hinges and a respective rocket launche... | 03/30/1976 |
