Abstract: A modular turret for an armored vehicle includes: an invariable and unique basic structural unit configured to be interchangeable, called a standard shell, equipped with interface means; and a plurality of interchangeable and removable functional modules and/or systems securable to the standard shell by specific fastening means distinctive from a connection of each functional module to the standard shell. The interface means allow an assembly of a set of different modules and/or systems of a same functional type on the standard shell at an interfacing zone on the latter. The standard shell includes an assembly of a plurality of plates with different shapes and sizes giving the standard shell a geometric shape with fixed dimensions. The plates have orifices and/or connectors for fastening the interchangeable and removable functional modules and/or systems. The plurality of plates includes a base metal sheet including a base of the standard shell.

Abstract: The device (1) is intended to be positioned in a sealed introducer placed in a femoral vein in order to penetrate the left atrium (4) of the heart (3) by passing through the septal wall (5) thereof.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises: A first assembly (6) engageable with a handle under the control of control means for the actuation of the assembly for the placement and attachment of an artificial cord (7) on the papillary muscle (8) of a ruptured cord, said assembly is arranged at the end of a manipulation rod and comprises an elastic staple (9) connected pivotably and removably at the end of the rod so as to pass, under the action of the control means, from a position folded back along the rod to a position swung angularly relative to the rod for coming into place perpendicularly in front of the papillary muscle where the cord must be replaced, the first assembly (6) comprises means for opening the staple (9) in order to, under the action of the command means, anchor the papillary muscle (8) for the ruptured cord, the first assembly (6) comprises means for unlocking with which, under the action of the command means, to release the staple (9), said staple (9) being connected to an artificial cord (7) which goes

Abstract: A medium-caliber ammunition supply device for a turret mounted on an armored vehicle includes: at least one circular turntable, placed at the rear of the turret, for positioning medium-caliber ammunition in a strip or chain, vertically and along a spiral path; and structural elements for guided and pulled conveyance of at least one strip or chain of medium-caliber ammunition. The structural elements include at least a conveyor and a ratchet box. The structural elements successively include a first conveyor, a first ratchet box, a second conveyor, and a second ratchet box. The at least one circular turntable and the structural elements all are covered with a sheet-metal protection on their side faces and/or on an upper part or roof. The sheet metal protection has mobile hatches mounted in a rotating or pivoting manner, allowing partial or complete and ergonomic (re)loading and/or unloading of the at least one circular turntable.

Abstract: A system for attaching and/or detaching ammunition having the form of a linked chain or strip includes a chain of ammunition having a head, a case, and a base that are essentially cylindrical, successively attached to one another by links, each link including a first part and a second part, articulated and offset relative to one another, the second part including a loop or ansa that is central relative to a height of the link, defining an approximately semi-cylindrical opening, dimensioned to be adjusted on the case of a cartridge of a given caliber, the first part including two loops of this type but situated, in terms of height, respectively on either side of the central loop, at least the central loop including, at its free ends, a small loop oriented in a direction opposite that of a main loop, so as to define a flare.

Abstract: A system for attaching and/or detaching ammunition having the form of a linked chain or strip includes a chain of ammunition having a head, a case, and a base that are essentially cylindrical, successively attached to one another by links, each link including a first part and a second part, articulated and offset relative to one another, the second part including a loop or ansa that is central relative to a height of the link, defining an approximately semi-cylindrical opening, dimensioned to be adjusted on the case of a cartridge of a given caliber, the first part including two loops of this type but situated, in terms of height, respectively on either side of the central loop, at least the central loop including, at its free ends, a small loop oriented in a direction opposite that of a main loop, so as to define a flare.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the invention generally relate to a dampening and impact absorption device including a first component, a second component, and at least one elastomeric element operatively coupled between the first component and the second component. Other example embodiments of the invention generally relate to a dampening and impact absorption system including one or more such dampening and impact absorption devices. In example applications, the dampening and impact absorption device is utilized to dampen and reduce impacts, forces and noise between the platform and anchor pilings of a floating dock system, for example resulting from wave action or other dynamic effects.

Abstract: A medium-caliber ammunition supply device for a turret mounted on an armored vehicle includes: at least one circular turntable, placed at the rear of the turret, for positioning medium-caliber ammunition in a strip or chain, vertically and along a spiral path; and structural elements for guided and pulled conveyance of at least one strip or chain of medium-caliber ammunition. The structural elements include at least a conveyor and a ratchet box. The structural elements successively include a first conveyor, a first ratchet box, a second conveyor, and a second ratchet box. The at least one circular turntable and the structural elements all are covered with a sheet-metal protection on their side faces and/or on an upper part or roof. The sheet metal protection has mobile hatches mounted in a rotating or pivoting manner, allowing partial or complete and ergonomic (re)loading and/or unloading of the at least one circular turntable.

Abstract: A turret intended to be mounted on an armored vehicle includes: a barrel system having a barrel liner and a protective tube against impacts and vibrations connected to the barrel liner at a junction with a mask of the turret; and a rigid and interchangeable interface system to attach to the turret a piece of functional equipment including at least an aiming system. The interface system is fastened on the protective tube against the impacts and vibrations such that the interface system is placed in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the barrel system. The interface system includes, in the following predefined order: an essentially semi-circular or semi-cylindrical enclosure serving as a support surrounding the protective tube against the impacts and vibrations; a base attached to the enclosure; a plate over the base; and a support fastened perpendicularly to the plate.

Abstract: A marine structure including a floating deck attached to a damper configured to control the vertical movement of the deck. The damper allows vertical motion of the floating deck in response to gradual changes in water level such as tidal changes, but resists bouncing of the deck in response to shorter term fluctuations in water level such as boat wakes or wind chop.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the invention generally relate to a dampening and impact absorption device including a first component, a second component, and at least one elastomeric element operatively coupled between the first component and the second component. Other example embodiments of the invention generally relate to a dampening and impact absorption system including one or more such dampening and impact absorption devices. In example applications, the dampening and impact absorption device is utilized to dampen and reduce impacts, forces and noise between the platform and anchor pilings of a floating dock system, for example resulting from wave action or other dynamic effects.

Abstract: A marine structure including a floating deck attached to a damper configured to control the vertical movement of the deck. The damper allows vertical motion of the floating deck in response to gradual changes in water level such as tidal changes, but resists bouncing of the deck in response to shorter term fluctuations in water level such as boat wakes or wind chop.

Abstract: A sheet piling for mandrel-installed engagement with an identical adjacent sheet piling. The mandrel has a guide hook and a rotating toe protector. The sheet piling has a female interlocking feature with a pair of hooks and an engagement hook for releasably engaging the mandrel guide hook. The sheet piling also has a male interlocking feature with a pair of hooks configured to engage the pair of female hooks of an adjacent sheet piling in a multi-piling wall structure.

Abstract: An energy absorption device includes a support, a dissipating element mounted around the support and being operable to deform plastically under the effect of a shock, and balls mounted with a given pressure against the dissipating element and intended to deform the dissipating element. The support is provided with grooves, and the balls are mounted opposite the grooves of the support and are operable to deform the dissipating element along the length of the grooves.

Abstract: An armored vehicle has a turret having a gun; a targeting system which is arranged inside the turret and is provided with a day channel, a night or thermal channel and a laser range-finder, a power control system for controlling the movement of the turret in azimuth and the movement of the gun in elevation; a device for guiding missiles using lasers, which generates a laser guiding line; and a turret controller which determines the mode for guiding the missile, wherein the turret has gyrostabilizer for gyrostabilizing the laser-guiding line.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the invention generally relate to a dampening and impact absorption device including a first component, a second component, and at least one elastomeric element operatively coupled between the first component and the second component. Other example embodiments of the invention generally relate to a dampening and impact absorption system including one or more such dampening and impact absorption devices. In example applications, the dampening and impact absorption device is utilized to dampen and reduce impacts, forces and noise between the platform and anchor pilings of a floating dock system, for example resulting from wave action or other dynamic effects.

Abstract: A gripper device for transporting munitions, has a support movably mounted along the longitudinal direction of the munition. The support has feet delimiting a space intended to receive the munition, the feet being movably mounted in a plane perpendicular to the direction of forward travel of the support and configured so as to adopt, during use, a position referred to as a locking position. The feet are fixed and able to clasp the periphery of the munition, and a position referred to as unlocking position. The feet are free to move in the plane perpendicular to the direction of forward travel of the support so as to allow the passage of the whole of the munition in its longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A head-up display includes a case main body formed with an opening part, a combiner capable of closing the opening part, a combiner drive unit including a drive device and a spring, and a projection unit. The combiner, the combiner drive unit and the projection unit are accommodated inside the case main body. The combiner drive unit is integrally provided with a second turnable shaft and a bearing turnably supporting the second turnable shaft is provided in a base part fixed to the case main body so as to be turnable with respect to the base part. A first spring for urging the bearing with respect to the base part in one direction is provided between the base part and the bearing. A second spring for urging the combiner drive unit with respect to the bearing in an opposite direction is provided between the bearing and the combiner drive unit.