Abstract: A method for aiming a weapon barrel [B], wherein a target image [Z*] and a target marker [X] are displayed with the aid of an image visualization unit M. The rough aiming of the weapon barrel [B] is performed in a first phase, in a second phase, with the weapon barrel [B] stationary, sighting by sighting the target image [Z*] by means of the image visualization unit [V] is performed, wherein the target image [Z*] and the target marker [X] are brought into coincidence as closely as possible, and fine aiming of the weapon barrel [B] in a third phase. The device for executing the method comprises a device for setting an initial gun sight angle [?o] an image visualization unit [V], the latter displays a target image [Z*] and a target marker [X] representing the end of an imaginary projectile trajectory [p].
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 2002
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2006
Assignees:
Chartered Ammunition Industries Pte Ltd., Oerlikon Contraves AG
Inventors:
Andreas Friedli, Markus Oberholzer, Marc Bertholet, Aw Cheng Hok, Ng Say Him
Abstract: A self destructing impact fuse including a cylindrical firing pin having a hollow centrifugal chamber for holding a number of spheres and a number of radial openings on its surface for exposing portions of the spheres when the chamber is spun. At one end of the chamber is a spring for exerting compression force along the longitudinal axis of the chamber and at the other end is a self-destructing (SD) firing pin for striking the detonator. A centrifugal lock having a pivot offset from the longitudinal axis holds the chamber in place by mating with a groove on the surface of the centrifugal chamber. The cylindrical firing pin is seated concentrically within a frame and disposed over an escapement assembly featuring the detonator. The detonator is rotated into alignment with the SD firing pin after the projectile, incorporating the fuse, travels the minimum tactical distance. The frame is further coupled with a base, which features a point detonation (PD) firing pin for striking the detonator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2001
Assignee:
Chartered Ammunition Industries PTE LTD
Inventors:
AW Cheng Hok, EE Guan Soon, Tan Chian Chiow