Abstract: A spade assembly for use on an artillery vehicle compensates any gaps which would otherwise be formed between a ground supporting portion of the spade assembly and the soil. The length of the spade assembly is advantageously compensated to maintain the spade assembly in firm contact with the soil. This can increase the accuracy in the weapon in firing, and avoid violent displacement of the gun which can be caused when the spade assembly is not maintained firmly engaged with the earth.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 11, 2002
Date of Patent:
January 6, 2004
Assignee:
Ordinance Development and Engineering Company of Singapore
(1996) Pte Ltd.