Abstract: A clamp assembly and method of clamping includes a fixture having a cavity formed by a facing surface. The facing surface in the clamp assembly can define a cavity periphery. In addition, a recess can be provided in the facing surface. An elastic member can be disposed within the recess.

Abstract: A clamp assembly and method of clamping includes a fixture having a cavity formed by a facing surface. The facing surface in the clamp assembly can define a cavity periphery. In addition, a recess can be provided in the facing surface. An elastic member can be disposed within the recess.

Abstract: A turret drive assembly fixedly secured to a turret causes rotation of the turret via rotation of an aiming wheel fixed to the turret drive assembly. The turret drive assembly comprises a drive mechanism which is operatively coupled to an aiming wheel and a first sprocket wheel so that rotation of the aiming wheel rotates the first sprocket wheel. Rotation of the first sprocket wheel rotates a second sprocket wheel which rotates a drive gear which is engaged with a fixed ring gear secured to a vehicle. Rotation of the drive gear, when engaged with the ring gear, rotates the turret. The drive gear and ring gear may be disengaged from one another and held in such a position.

Abstract: A system for protecting a passenger compartment of a vehicle from forces arising from a mine activated by a wheel. The system (28) includes an underbody protective plate structure (46) covering areas of a forward portion of the passenger compartment in which the lower legs and feet of an occupant are located. The system (28) further includes a shield structure (44) fabricated on the protective plate structure (46) in front of lower-forward walls (36,38) of the forward portion (32). In addition, reinforcing plates (48,50) extend adjacent the side walls of the forward portion (32) and are connected to the protective plate structure (46).