Ordnance – Cartridge feeding – Holders
Patent
1992-10-16
1994-09-20
Bentley, Stephen C.
Ordnance
Cartridge feeding
Holders
89 45, F41A 976
Patent
active
053479084
ABSTRACT:
A ammunition magazine of the disclosure includes a conveyor where ammunition are stored vertically and brought to an outlet of the magazine, and a device for automatically withdrawing each ammunition from the magazine. The conveyor includes a plurality of vertical tubes placed side by side to form a closed chain, attachment devices linking two adjacent tubes, and a device for driving the chain inside the magazine along a closed-loop rolling track.
A magazine of this type can, in particular, be installed in a tank and be situated low down and at the rear thereof.
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Bouzianne Michel
Mouterde Renaud
Bentley Stephen C.
Giat Industries
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