Abstract: A vehicle generally consisting of a body of monocoque construction, front and rear axle assemblies provided with brakes, wheels and tires, suspension systems mounted on the axle assemblies for supporting the body on the axle assemblies, a steering system, an engine mounted in the body between the axle assemblies and adjacent both a side of the body and the rear axle assembly, a transmission mounted on the body rearwardly of the engine, a chain assembly for transmitting drive from the transmission downwardly and laterally, means for transmitting drive from a lower end of the chain assembly forwardly to the rear axle assembly, a cooling system for the engine mounted in the body and control means mounted on the body for operating the engine and transmission.

Abstract: A vehicle generally consisting of a body of monocoque construction, front and rear axle assemblies provided with brakes, wheels and tires, suspension systems mounted on the axle assemblies for supporting the body on the axle assemblies, a steering system, an engine mounted in the body between the axle assemblies and adjacent both a side of the body and the rear axle assembly, a transmission mounted on the body rearwardly of the engine, a chain assembly for transmitting drive from the transmission downwardly and laterally, means for transmitting drive from a lower end of the chain assembly forwardly to the rear axle assembly, a cooling system for the engine mounted in the body and control means mounted on the body for operating the engine and transmission.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an armored vehicle having a rotatable cupola or turret for rotating a weapons system to the target. A system for driving the turret through an arc of rotation includes a ring gear fixed to the vehicle body and a pinion gear fixed for relative rotation to the turret for engaging the ring gear. The pinion gear is driven by a hydraulic motor to rotate the pinion and ultimately drive the turret. Integrated with the hydraulic motor and the ring gear is a manual disconnect apparatus which provides for manual operation in lieu of the motorized operation of the pinion gear. This manual apparatus includes a series of gears and an actuating assembly for moving at least one of the gears between an operative mode when a manual drive train is connected with the pinion gear and an inoperative mode when the manual drive train is disconnected from the pinion gear.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a control system for actuating a turret carrying a weapons system in an armored vehicle. An electrically actuated hydraulic system moves the weapons system in elevation and azimuth directions in driving the system toward a target. A manual pump backup is provided to effect movement in elevation when the automatic system is disengaged. A supercharger reservoir delivers makeup fluid to the pump under pressure to prevent cavitation. A variable capacity hydraulic motor is employed to drive the turret through the azimuth. Features described include various subsystems as well as the entire system.

Abstract: A vehicle generally consisting of a body of monocoque construction, front and rear axle assemblies provided with brakes, wheels and tires, suspension systems mounted on the axle assemblies for supporting the body on the axle assemblies, a steering system, an engine mounted in the body between the axle assemblies and adjacent both a side of the body and the rear axle assembly, a transmission mounted on the body rearwardly of the engine, a chain assembly for transmitting drive from the transmission downwardly and laterally, means for transmitting drive from a lower end of the chain assembly forwardly to the rear axle assembly, a cooling system for the engine mounted in the body and control means mounted on the body for operating the engine and transmission.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electronic and hydraulic control system to provide variable speed capability for moving a weapon system carried on an armored vehicle. A weapon system is mounted on a turret assembly for movement in the azimuth and elevation directions. Hydraulic motors and piston-cylinder arrangements actuated by a variable electronic control system are employed to drive the weapon system. Through the desired path the control system permits the weapon system to be driven in two ranges, a normal range which is variable and a high speed range which is constant to provide quick motion to a target when needed.

Abstract: A cooling system for a vehicle's engine including a plenum chamber disposed in the vehicle's body, an exhaust system, and a radiator disposed between an interior portion of the body including the engine and the plenum chamber and operatively connected to the engine. A fan is mounted in the plenum chamber between the radiator and the exhaust system and adjacent the radiator and, when operated, air within the interior portion of the body including the engine is drawn through the radiator and the plenum chamber and expelled through the exhaust system. A cover member is removably mounted on the body generally over the engine for providing access to the engine from outside the body. An air inlet system associated with the cover member provides air from outside the body to the radiator. A plate attached to cover member directs air provided by the inlet system to the radiator in a manner such that the incoming ambient air does not scrub over the heated engine or the transmission.

Abstract: In a vehicle having an engine and a cooling system for the engine including means for circulating a coolant through the engine, a fluid motor driven fan disposed in operative relation with the radiator and an engine driven pump operatively connected to the fluid motor, a means for controlling the operation of the cooling system generally consisting of a first means operatively connected to the pump and responsive to an output pressure of the pump above a first predetermined pressure for setting the output pressure of the pump at the first predetermined pressure, and second means operatively connected to the pump and responsive to an output pressure of the pump above a second predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature of the coolant for setting the output pressure of the pump at the second predetermined pressure.

Abstract: A vehicle generally consisting of a body of monocoque construction, front and rear axle assemblies provided with brakes, wheels and tires, suspension systems mounted on the axle assemblies for supporting the body on the axle assemblies, a steering system, an engine mounted in the body between the axle assemblies and adjacent both a side of the body and the rear axle assembly, a transmission mounted on the body rearwardly of the engine, a chain assembly for transmitting drive from the transmission downwardly and laterally, means for transmitting drive from a lower end of the chain assembly forwardly to the rear axle assembly, a cooling system for the engine mounted in the body and control means mounted on the body for operating the engine and transmission.