BAE Systems has been granted a patent for an innovative ammunition feeding arrangement for weapons. This system features a feeding chute with stacked elements that move around a central shaft, allowing for efficient ammunition delivery while the weapon is elevated. The design includes a gliding mechanism to enhance feeding efficiency. GlobalData’s report on BAE Systems gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ammunition feeding arrangement for an elevating weapon
The patent US12072164B2 describes an innovative ammunition feeding arrangement designed for weapons mounted on elevation devices, such as those found in vehicle-mounted weapon systems. The arrangement features a feeding chute that connects to the weapon and consists of a series of elements stacked around a central shaft. This configuration allows the elements to move in conjunction with the weapon's elevation, facilitating the feeding of ammunition through designated channels. The design includes a gliding arrangement with members that assist in the smooth movement of ammunition, ensuring efficient operation regardless of the weapon's elevation angle. The feeding chute is also designed to connect to a guiding chute, which directs ammunition from a magazine to the feeding chute.
Further details of the arrangement include a first end element that pivots with the weapon's elevation and a second end element that remains fixed, allowing for gradual displacement of the intermediate elements. The individual elements can rotate about the shaft, enabling continuous ammunition feeding at various angles. The patent also outlines a rotation limit arrangement to control the movement of these elements, ensuring they operate within specified parameters. The system is particularly suited for integration within a turret of a vehicle-mounted weapon system, with the potential for use in tracked vehicles. Overall, this patent presents a comprehensive solution for enhancing ammunition feeding efficiency in dynamic weapon systems.
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