Ordnance – Mounts
Patent
1990-07-31
1991-10-15
Brown, David H.
Ordnance
Mounts
89 3702, 89 4003, F41A 2334, F41A 2350
Patent
active
050564099
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a light weight turret for use on an armored vehicle that is easily movable between stowed and deployed positions. In the stowed position, the turret is folded downwardly adjacent to the top of the armored vehicle. In the deployed position, the turret extends above the top of the vehicle to provide the necessary clearances for use of the weapon at elevational angles between -15.degree. and +45.degree. . The turret consists of a pair of mounting members, each having a generally "U" shape with their bases pivotally attached to a support plate which, in turn, is pivotally attached to the top of the vehicle. Cross members connect the mounting members and pivotally mount a weapon support. The pivot axis of the weapon support extends generally horizontally and, when the turret is deployed, is located in a plane with the generally vertical azimuth axis about which the turret rotates. Actuators may be provided to assist in the movement of the members from their stowed to their deployed positions.
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Allais Jean-Philippe P. B.
Guillermond Alain R.
Rouyer Pascal G.
Brown David H.
Societe Anonyme Dite Hispano Suiza
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