Ordnance – Loading – Hoisting apparatus
Patent
1996-07-12
1998-05-26
Carone, Michael J.
Ordnance
Loading
Hoisting apparatus
89 47, F41A 900
Patent
active
057569231
ABSTRACT:
Ammunition transfer apparatus for movement of ammunition rounds from a magazine to a gun spaced apart therefrom is provided. The apparatus includes a transfer unit for withdrawing ammunition rounds from the magazine and inserting withdrawn ammunition rounds into the gun and a reciprocating drive, disposed between the magazine and the gun, for alternatively moving the transfer unit into a first position for withdrawing ammunition rounds and a second position for inserting ammunition rounds. In addition a carrier is attached to the reciprocating drive, for causing up to approximately a 180.degree. rotation of the transfer unit between the first and second positions.
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Golden Michael D.
Yu Dino K.
Carone Michael J.
Hackler Walter A.
Wesson Theresa M.
Western Design Corporation
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