# US 2021/0276492 A1 · Add-on system arrangement for a vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0276492 A1 - Document ID: US20210276492A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/115,127 - Filed: 2020-12-08 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2018-06-08 - Assignees: Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH - Applicants: Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH - Inventors: Andreas BAUMEIER - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210276492A1 ## CPC - B60R 9/00: Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like - B60R 5/00: Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like (primarily intended for stowing loads in load-transporting vehicles B60P; arrangements for stowing spare wheels B62D43/00) - B60R 7/14: for supporting weapons - B60R 11/00: Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for - B60R 2011/0082: {collapsible, e.g. for storing after use} - B60R 2011/0085: {with adjustment by rotation in their operational position} - F41A 23/20: for disappearing guns - F41H 3/00: Camouflage, i.e. means or methods for concealment or disguise (for vessels B63G8/34, B63G13/02 {; sound camouflage, i.e. simulating gun fire noise, F41A33/04; dummy or decoy targets F41J; chaff per se F41J2/00; ammunition for dispensing chaff F42B5/15, F42B12/70; radar absorbing fabrics H01Q17/005}) - F41H 7/02: Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks (endless-track vehicles, steering thereof B62D {; vehicles for placing portable or sectional bridges E01D15/127; vehicles carrying floating bridges E01D15/22}) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F41A: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE - F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL ## Abstract A vehicle having a chassis and at least one add-on system. The add-on system is arranged on the vehicle. Furthermore, at least one movable wall and/or panel is arranged on the vehicle. In this case the add-on system as well as the movable wall and/or panel can assume an operating position and a rest position, wherein in the rest position the add-on system is completely concealed by the movable wall and/or panel. In the rest position the movable wall and/or panel is inserted into the contour of the vehicle in such a way that a continuously closed contour is present on the vehicle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vehicle comprising: a chassis; at least one add-on system arranged on or at the vehicle; at least one movable wall and/or flap arranged at the vehicle; wherein the add-on system and the movable wall and/or flap takes up a use position and a concealed position, wherein the add-on system in its concealed position is completely covered by the movable wall and/or flap, and wherein, in the concealed position, the vehicle has a continuously closed contour via the movable wall and/or the flap. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system comprises a weapon system. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system comprises a drone. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system comprises a detector. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system comprises a defence system. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein various add-on systems are arranged on the vehicle. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system is arranged releasably at the movable wall and/or flap. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system in its concealed position is arranged in at least one cavity which is located within the vehicle or in the vehicle contour. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system is configured to be movable between the use position and the concealed position. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the wall and/or flap have protective elements. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The vehicle according to claim 8, wherein another cavity not appropriated by an add-on system is available as a storage space. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle has a turret which is mounted rotatably in relation to the chassis. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system is arranged on or at the chassis. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The vehicle according to claim 12, wherein the add-on system is arranged on or at the turret. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the add-on system is configured to be interchangeable in its concealed position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a hatch, which serves as a flap, is provided at the vehicle.