System for the automated production of ammunition
AssigneeSwissP Defence AG
InventorsPeter Biedermann, Peter Spatz
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AssigneeSwissP Defence AG
InventorsPeter Biedermann, Peter Spatz
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The present invention relates to a system for the automated production of ammunition which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case, an ignition element, a projectile and a propellant, comprising a plurality of production stations, in particular an ammunition part insertion station, preferably a case insertion station and/or a projectile insertion station, for inserting at least one of the plurality of ammunition parts into the production process of the system, a plurality of quality control stations, at least one ammunition part processing station, for example a case forming station, a propellant filling station, a projectile assembly station, a projectile marking station and/or a discharge station for transporting the produced ammunition out of the production process of the system, and a conveying device for holding the plurality of ammunition parts and for transporting the plurality of ammunition parts to, from and/or between the plurality of production stations, wherein the conveying device defines a closed circulating conveying path which delimits an interior space enclosed by the conveying path and an exterior space delimited therefrom, wherein at least one, in particular a plurality, of the plurality of production stations is arranged in the interior space and/or the exterior space and acts on the conveying device from the inside and/or from the outside.
System (1) for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile (3) and a propellant, comprising:
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the plurality of production stations comprises an ammunition part loading device which loads the conveying device (100) in particular individually with the plurality of ammunition parts, wherein in particular the ammunition part loading device is designed to supply the respective ammunition part or the respective ammunition parts laterally, in particular horizontally, from the exterior space (31) and/or the interior space (33) to the conveying device (100).
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of the plurality of production stations are arranged in the interior space (33) and/or the exterior space (31) and act on the conveying device (100) carrying at least one of the ammunition parts from the outside and/or from the inside.
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveying path (29) of the conveying device (100) has two linear sections (27) which extend parallel to one another and are connected by two diametrically opposite curved sections (43), in particular extending over substantially 180°, in order in particular to form a racetrack-shaped conveying path profile.
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a shape of the closed circulating conveying path (29) is in the manner of a racetrack, in particular oval-shaped or circular.
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the production station arranged in the interior space (33) and/or the exterior space (31) is arranged on the infeeding longitudinal side and/or the outfeeding longitudinal side of the closed conveying path (29).
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveying path (29) serves at least in sections as a buffer zone (45) for the conveying devices (100), wherein the buffer zone (45) is formed in particular in the region of the curved sections (43).
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the event of a faulty manipulation in a production station the production process is interrupted and all ammunition components which are being processed are discharged separately.
System (1) for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, such as a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, namely a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, in particular for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for the automated production of ammunition (101), which consists of a plurality of ammunition parts, in particular a case (3), an ignition element (7), a projectile and a propellant, comprising:
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a device for marking, in particular writing, lasing, embossing or printing, at least one of the ammunition parts, in particular all of the ammunition parts held by the conveying device (100).
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the production stations can be displaced in particular individually between a production position, in which the production stations can act on the ammunition parts and/or the conveying device (100), and a passive position, such as a maintenance position, in which the production stations are set back in relation to the ammunition parts and/or the conveying device.
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device(s) (100) is/are mounted movably, in particular guided, on a rail (63) extending along the conveying path (29) and is/are held on the rail (63) by a holding force oriented in particular in the horizontal direction.
System (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device(s) (100) and a rail (63) extending along the conveying path (29), on which rail the conveying device(s) (100) is/are mounted movably guided in particular, form a magnetic levitation system.
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