KR20230136721A - Upper defense system for military vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

An upper defense device for military vehicles according to the present invention comprises: a detection unit installed on an upper side of a military vehicle to detect flying objects; an interceptor unit that receives a detection signal from the detection unit and fires a shot into the air to intercept the flying object; and a power supply unit located inside the military vehicle and selectively supplying power to the detection unit and the interception unit, thereby capable of protecting the military vehicles by detecting missiles located on top of military vehicles and detonating them in the air.

Description

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The present invention relates to a top defense device for a military vehicle, which can protect a military vehicle by detecting missiles located on top of the military vehicle and detonating them in the air.

The present invention is equipped with an interceptor unit on one side of a military vehicle to intercept missiles in the air, and the interceptor unit is automatically launched based on a signal detected by the detection unit to explode the missile in the air, so that the shock caused by the explosion to the military vehicle is minimized. It is about a defense device on the top of a military vehicle that allows

The present invention relates to a defense device on top of a military vehicle that is equipped with a flotation unit on one side of the military vehicle, and the flotation unit operates depending on whether a signal from the detection unit is detected to levitate the interception unit into the air, thereby increasing interception efficiency.

The present invention relates to a defense device for the upper part of a military vehicle, which has a bulletproof body on the edge of the interceptor unit to prevent damage to the interceptor unit due to enemy live ammunition.

The present invention relates to a defense device on the top of a military vehicle that is equipped with multiple interception units to enable interception of dual warheads through continuous mid-air explosions.

The present invention relates to a defense device on the top of a military vehicle that is provided with a straight guide on the outside of the interceptor unit so that the interceptor unit can advance straight upward when it is injured by the floating unit.

Military vehicles such as tanks and armored vehicles are vulnerable to attacks and threats from the ground, air, and sea in wartime situations. Therefore, it is desirable to make military vehicles as difficult to track and identify as possible, and for this purpose they are disguised.

However, aircraft can be relatively easy targets by being equipped with radar, electro-optical sensors, infrared sensors, etc. to easily track and identify military vehicles, and the roof of a military vehicle is equipped with thinner armor than other areas to reduce the weight of the vehicle.

Therefore, if a missile, etc. hits the upper part, it will cause fatal injuries to the occupants, and the operation of the military vehicle may become impossible.

Accordingly, Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2003-0013416 is provided with a radar guidance system that can inexpensively utilize existing parts for the object to be protected (11) as shown in Figure 1, and this system is provided with the object to be protected (11) and the launch container. (15), there is no interface between them, a spatial surveillance and target tracking device is provided on the substructure (14) of the launch container fixed to the object, and a planar antenna (20) transmits information to the target tracking radar (19) A schematic diagram showing a radar device for self-defense of an object capable of directly determining the direction of the launch container 15 and tracking the approach of the missile 12 is disclosed.

However, the prior art in FIG. 1 is a structure that shoots down the missile 12 by firing a shell 16, and its accuracy is low, so it is insufficient to protect the object to be protected 11.

In addition, in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0138923, as shown in FIG. 2, the direction, angle, speed, etc. of enemy missiles, shells, or bullets are detected using detection devices such as radar or optical detectors, and the robot arm shield (2) moves accordingly. A robotic arm shield defense system has been disclosed that can block enemy bullets and replace the shield with a new one when it is damaged.

However, in the prior art of FIG. 2, even if the shield 2 blocks the missile, the explosive force is transmitted to the robot arm 1 and the vehicle, so the safety of the occupants may not be guaranteed.

In addition, recently, a dual warhead has been developed and used to remove obstacles with the primary explosion and cause substantial damage with the secondary explosion.

When such a double warhead hits the upper part of a military vehicle, there is a problem that cannot be prevented with the conventional technology shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and to provide a defense device for the top of a military vehicle that can protect the military vehicle by detecting missiles located on the top of the military vehicle and detonating them in the air.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an interceptor unit on one side of a military vehicle to intercept missiles in the air, and the interceptor unit is automatically launched based on a signal detected by the detection unit to explode the missile in the air, so that the impact caused by the explosion is reduced. The goal is to provide an upper defense device for military vehicles that can be minimized.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a defense device on top of a military vehicle, which has a levitation unit on one side of the military vehicle, and the levitation unit operates depending on whether a signal from the detection unit is detected to raise the interception unit into the air, thereby increasing interception efficiency. It's in the thing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a defense device for the top of a military vehicle, which has a bulletproof body on the edge of the interceptor unit to prevent damage to the interceptor unit due to enemy live ammunition.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a defense device for the top of a military vehicle that is equipped with a plurality of interception units to enable interception of dual warheads through continuous mid-air explosions.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a defense device on the top of a military vehicle that is provided with a straight-line guide on the outside of the interceptor unit to enable the interceptor unit to advance straight upward when the interceptor unit is injured.

The upper defense device of a military vehicle according to the present invention includes a detection unit installed on the upper side of the military vehicle to detect a flying object, an interceptor unit that receives a detection signal from the detection unit and fires a bullet into the air to intercept the flying object, and the military vehicle. It is characterized by including a power supply unit located inside that selectively supplies power to the detection unit and the interception unit.

Between the military vehicle and the interception unit, a flotation unit is provided that supports the interception unit and receives a detection signal from the detection unit to lift the interception unit into the air.

A plurality of upper defense devices for the military vehicle are disposed on the military vehicle, and the plurality of upper defense devices for the military vehicle operate sequentially.

The levitation unit is characterized in that it levitates the interception unit by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure.

The interception unit is characterized in that it is provided with an explosive containing a bullet, a receiving space for accommodating the explosive, and a lower part including a bulletproof body coupled with the flotation unit.

The accommodation space of the bulletproof body is characterized in that its internal size increases in an upward direction.

On the outside of the bulletproof body, a straight guide is provided to guide the interception unit to maintain a certain posture when levitating.

The interceptor unit is characterized in that the explosive explodes while being levitated by the levitating unit.

One side of the flotation unit is characterized in that it is provided with a breakaway prevention unit that restricts the movement of the interception unit and selectively releases it.

The present invention is configured to protect military vehicles by detecting missiles located on top of the military vehicle and detonating them in the air.

In other words, an interceptor unit is installed on one side of the military vehicle to intercept missiles in the air, and the interceptor unit is automatically launched based on the signal detected by the detection unit to explode the missile in the air so that the impact from the explosion on the military vehicle can be minimized. This has the advantage of reducing human casualties.

In addition, a levitation unit is provided on one side of the military vehicle, and the levitation unit operates depending on whether or not a signal is detected by the detection unit to levitate the interception unit into the air, thereby increasing interception efficiency.

Additionally, a bulletproof body is provided on the edge of the interceptor unit to prevent damage to the interceptor unit due to enemy live ammunition.

Additionally, it is equipped with multiple interception units, making it possible to intercept double warheads through continuous mid-air explosions.

In addition, a straight line guide is provided on the outside of the interceptor unit to prevent misfire by allowing the interceptor unit to move straight upward when levitated by the floating unit.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a radar device for self-defense of an object disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2003-0013416.
Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the robot arm shield defense system disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0138923.
Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of application of the upper defense device for military vehicles according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the detailed structure of the upper defense device for military vehicles according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the structure of another embodiment of the upper defense device for military vehicles according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing an interceptor unit, which is a component of the upper defense device for a military vehicle according to the present invention, being levitated into the air by a flotation unit.
Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the interception of an interception unit, which is a component of the upper defense device for a military vehicle according to the present invention.
Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the use of a contact point provided between an interceptor unit and a flotation unit, which is a component of the upper defense device for a military vehicle according to the present invention.
Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of application of a straight guide provided on the outside of the interception unit in the upper defense device for military vehicles according to the present invention.
Figure 10 is a plan view showing a state in which a plurality of upper defense devices for military vehicles according to the present invention are provided.
Figure 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of application of the escape prevention unit provided between the interception unit and the flotation unit in the upper defense device for military vehicles according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the operation of the upper defense device (hereinafter referred to as 'defense device 100') of a military vehicle according to the present invention will be described with reference to the attached FIG. 3.

Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram showing an application example of the military vehicle upper defense device 100 according to the present invention.

Prior to this, terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted in their usual, dictionary meaning, and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of terms in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. It must be interpreted with meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that it is.

Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the entire technical idea of the present invention, and therefore, various equivalents that can replace them at the time of filing the present application may be used. It should be understood that variations and variations may exist.

As shown in the drawing, the defense device 100 according to the present invention is installed on the top of a military vehicle 10, such as a tank or armored vehicle, in a wartime situation and detects a flying object 20, such as a missile or an enemy plane, into the air (141). It is a device for intercepting a flying object (20) by firing it.

The defense device 100 operates when the occupant of the military vehicle 10 operates the power supply unit 110 to supply power, and when operation is unnecessary, such as when friendly forces get on and off the upper side of the military vehicle 10, the power supply unit 100 is activated. It is configured to turn off the power supply function.

Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the defense device 100 will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 4 to 7.

Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the detailed structure of the upper defense device 100 for a military vehicle according to the present invention, and Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the structure of another embodiment of the upper defense device 100 for a military vehicle according to the present invention. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the interception unit 140, which is a component of the military vehicle upper defense device 100 according to the present invention, being levitated into the air by the flotation unit 160, and FIG. 7 A schematic diagram showing interception by the interception unit 140, which is a component of the upper defense device 100 for a military vehicle according to the present invention, is shown.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the defense device 100 includes a detection unit 120 installed on the upper side of the military vehicle 10 to detect a flying object 20, and a detection signal received from the detection unit 120 to fly into the air. An interception unit 140 that fires (141) to intercept the flying object 20, and a power supply located inside the military vehicle 10 to selectively supply power to the detection unit 120 and the interception unit 140. It is configured to include a unit 110.

And the defense device 100 further includes a floating unit 160 that supports the interception unit 140 and receives a detection signal from the detection unit 120 to lift the interception unit 140 into the air as shown in FIG. It can be provided.

The detection unit 120 operates to monitor the air at all times when receiving power from the power supply unit 110, and when a fighter jet or missile, etc. is detected above the military vehicle 10, it sends this signal to the interception unit 140. It is configured to provide.

The sensing unit 120 can detect the flying object 20 in various ways. For example, it can be applied to a variety of applications such as motion detection sensors, proximity sensors, infrared sensors, and heat detection sensors.

The interception unit 140 is a device that actually intercepts the flying object 20 in conjunction with the detection unit 120. In the present invention, it is launched upward from the military vehicle 10 (see Figure 7). It is configured to fire (see symbol 141).

For this purpose, the interception unit 140 is provided with an explosive 142 containing a bullet 141 and a receiving space 143 for accommodating the explosive 142, and the upper part is coupled to the flotation unit 160. It is composed of a bulletproof body (144).

The explosive 142 has a structure similar to a claymore, and is composed of gunpowder and bullets 141. A structure in which a number of bullets 141 are fired with the explosive force generated when the gunpowder explodes is applied. .

In addition, the explosive 142 is supplied with power from the power supply unit 110 and is configured to explode at a certain time delay after the operation of the flotation unit 160 when the detection unit 120 detects the flying object 20. .

The bulletproof body 144 has a receiving space 143 that is opened upward to accommodate the explosive 142 and the detection unit 120, and the lower surface is recessed upward and is inserted into the central part of the flotation unit 160. maintain the status quo

The accommodation space 143 has a shape whose internal size increases upward. This is to enable it to perform a defensive function over a wide aerial area when the explosive 142 accommodated in the accommodation space 143 explodes and the bullet 141 is fired.

And the upper part of the bulletproof body 144 is configured so that there is room in the accommodation space 143 even if both the detection unit 120 and the explosive 142 are accommodated.

Therefore, even if a live bullet flies from the side, the explosive 142 can be prevented from exploding by the bulletproof body 144.

The interception unit 140 is configured to be lifted upward by the flotation unit 160, as shown in FIG. 6. That is, the levitation unit 160 is configured to levitate the interception unit 140 to a certain height by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, and is intended to prevent direct damage to the military aircraft due to the aftereffects when the explosive 142 explodes. .

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a flying object 20 is detected in the air, and the interception unit 140 is lifted into the air by the flotation unit 160 and then fires a bullet 141. At this time, the explosive 142 The explosive power also extends to the bulletproof body 144, and if the interception unit 140 is in contact with the injury unit 160, it can also have a significant impact on the military vehicle 10.

Therefore, due to the action of the levitation unit 160, the interception unit 140 fires the bullet 141 while floating in the air, and the bulletproof body 144 of the interception unit 140, which blocks this impact, In some cases, it may also perform the function of colliding with and intercepting a flying object 20, such as a missile, that could not be intercepted.

Hereinafter, the structure of another embodiment of the defense device 100 will be described with reference to the attached FIG. 8.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the use of the contact point 112 provided between the interception unit 140 and the flotation unit 160, which is a component of the military vehicle upper defense device 100 according to the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the defense device 100 may further include a control unit 180 and a contact point 112.

The control unit 180 receives a signal sent by the detection unit 120 when the detection unit 120 continuously detects a flying object 20 while the power supply unit 110 is on. The unit 160 is operated, and when the interception unit 140 is launched into the sky by the operation of the floating unit 160, the power supply unit is electrically short-circuited.

For this purpose, it is desirable that the control unit 180 be equipped with a battery 182.

And after the interception unit 140 is separated from the flotation unit 160, the control unit 180 provides an electrical explosion signal to the explosive 142 to control it to explode, and the contact point ( 112) does not generate excessive physical force on the emerging interception unit 140.

Meanwhile, when the interception unit 140 is lifted into the air by the flotation unit 160, it cannot move vertically upward and may rotate or flip over. Therefore, the interception unit 140 may be further equipped with a straight guide 145 as shown in FIG. 9.

Hereinafter, another modified example will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 9 and 10.

Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram showing an example of application of the straight guide 145 provided outside the interception unit 140 in the military vehicle upper defense device 100 according to the present invention, and Figure 10 shows the military vehicle upper defense device 100 according to the present invention. A plan view showing a state in which a plurality of devices 100 are provided is shown.

As shown in the drawing, a number of straight guides 145 are installed on the outside of the bulletproof body 144. The straight guide 145 is configured to guide the interception unit 140 to maintain a certain posture when floating upward, allowing it to move forward.

Therefore, the straight guide 145 is preferably applied in the form of a vertically standing plate as shown in FIG. 9, and should be radially arranged on the outer surface of the bulletproof body 144 as shown in FIG. 10.

In addition, the defense device 100 can be configured to operate sequentially by providing a plurality as shown in FIG. 10. Therefore, by operating the defense device 100 sequentially, it is possible to effectively intercept a double warhead and prevent the military vehicle 10 from being hit multiple times.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of application of the escape prevention unit 162 provided between the interception unit 140 and the flotation unit 160 in the upper defense device 100 for a military vehicle according to the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the flotation unit 160 may be provided with a separation prevention unit 162. The separation prevention unit 162 is a component that restricts the interception unit 140 from being separated from the flotation unit 160 when the military vehicle 10 drives on a rough road such as a mountain, and is configured by applying a cylinder with a selectively expandable length. This can be implemented by restraining the lower part of the interception unit 140, and when detected by the detection unit 120, the escape prevention unit 162 releases the restraint before the levitation unit 160 levitates the interception unit 140. It is desirable that it works.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated above, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible to those skilled in the art within the above technical scope.

10. Military vehicles 20. Flying objects
100. Military vehicle upper defense device 110. Power supply unit
112. Contact 120. Sensing unit
140. Intercept unit 141. Tan
142. Explosives 143. Accommodation space
144. Bulletproof body 145. Straight guide
160. Injury unit 162. Escape prevention unit
180. Control unit 182. Battery

Claims (9)

A detection unit installed on the upper side of the military vehicle to detect flying objects,
An interceptor unit that receives a detection signal from the detection unit and fires a bullet into the air to intercept a flying object;
An upper defense device for a military vehicle, characterized in that it includes a power supply unit located inside the military vehicle and selectively supplying power to the detection unit and the interception unit.
The method of claim 1, wherein between the military vehicle and the interception unit,
An upper defense device for a military vehicle, characterized in that it is provided with a flotation unit that supports the interception unit and receives a detection signal from the detection unit to lift the interception unit into the air.
The method of claim 2, wherein the upper defense device of the military vehicle,
It is deployed in large numbers on the above military vehicles,
A military vehicle upper defense device, characterized in that the plurality of military vehicle upper defense devices operate sequentially.
The method of claim 3, wherein the flotation unit is:
A defense device on the top of a military vehicle, characterized in that it lifts the interceptor unit by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure.
The method of claim 4, wherein the interception unit,
Explosives with bullets embedded in them,
An upper defense device for a military vehicle, characterized in that it has a receiving space for accommodating the explosive, and the lower part includes a bulletproof body coupled with the flotation unit.
The upper defense device of claim 5, wherein the accommodating space of the bulletproof body has an internal size that increases in an upward direction.
The method of claim 6, wherein on the outside of the bulletproof body,
A defense device on the top of a military vehicle, characterized in that it is provided with a straight guide that guides the interceptor unit to maintain a certain posture when levitating.
The upper defense device of claim 7, wherein the interceptor unit detonates explosives while being levitated by the flotation unit.
The upper defense device of claim 8, wherein an escape prevention unit is provided on one side of the flotation unit to restrict the movement of the interceptor unit and selectively release it.