EP0319379B1 - Launchable body with air brake means - Google Patents

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EP0319379B1
EP0319379B1 EP88402964A EP88402964A EP0319379B1 EP 0319379 B1 EP0319379 B1 EP 0319379B1 EP 88402964 A EP88402964 A EP 88402964A EP 88402964 A EP88402964 A EP 88402964A EP 0319379 B1 EP0319379 B1 EP 0319379B1
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  • the present invention relates to a releasable body provided with aerodynamic braking means.
  • the releasable body according to the invention may constitute in particular, although not exclusively, a "submunition” intended to carry a military load (mine, rocket, minimissile, etc.). Such a body could also be brought to play a role of "sentinel", and for that purpose include means of observation and surveillance of the site.
  • a first aerodynamic braking problem therefore arises in order to minimize the impact effect on contact with the ground.
  • Such aerodynamic braking is commonly obtained using a parachute, as for example in document US-A3 875 862.
  • This nevertheless has a number of drawbacks.
  • the canvas of the parachute covering, on the ground, said body can limit the effectiveness of the sensors for detecting a potential target, and even prevent the start of the blow in the case of a rocket for example, or blind the means site observation and surveillance.
  • the lines of the parachute can get caught in the moving parts of the body and block its operation.
  • the surface spread on the ground of the parachute is likely to reveal the presence of said body, even if the parachute is ejected on arrival on the ground or immediately before.
  • the release body comprises, according to the preamble of claim 1, deployable arms articulated at one end of said body and actuation means intended to pass said arms during the descent aerial of said body, from a folded position along said body to a deployed position substantially perpendicular to said body in order to slow the descent of the latter.
  • the present invention relates to a releasable body of this type overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the releasable body of the aforementioned type is characterized in that it comprises first means for controlling said actuation means for controlling the retraction of said arms along said body when the latter has reached the ground after its aerial descent , said body then being in standby state having its longitudinal axis at least substantially parallel to the surface of the ground, and second means for controlling said actuation means for controlling the deployment of said arms to pass from standby state to an active state in which the arms support the body on the ground.
  • document DE-A-3 127 071 describes a device comprising control means for changing from the braking state to the active state.
  • the structure of this last device, with inflatable arms, implies that the only possible evolution of the body does not allow any "turning back".
  • said arms of the releasable body in accordance with the present invention extend over substantially the entire length of said body, thereby facilitating the straightening of the body on the ground in the active state.
  • the body comprises three arms arranged at 120 ° from one another.
  • a skin of flexible material is provided between each pair of adjacent arms.
  • Said skin plays the role of parachute during the aerial descent of the body and, moreover, in the waking state of the body on the ground (arms folded), said skin surrounding the body can serve as camouflage and protection against the weather, for this one.
  • said actuating means comprise a motor capable of to drive an endless screw meshing with a toothed wheel provided at the articulation end of each of said arms.
  • said actuating means comprise a motor capable of driving an endless screw cooperating with a nut on which is mounted the articulation end of each of said arms.
  • the second control means are adapted to control the retraction of said arms to pass from the active state to the standby state.
  • said first control means can comprise at least one sensor capable of detecting the contact of said body with the ground
  • said second control means can comprise at least one sensor capable of detecting the presence of 'a potential goal.
  • the body comprises at least one sensor for detecting the release thereof for controlling the deployment of the arms after release.
  • said body may include a projectile provided with a military charge and / or means of observation and surveillance of the site.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of the releasable body, comprising aerodynamic braking means, according to the invention.
  • FIGS. 2 to 7 schematically illustrate the different phases of implementation of the releasable body of FIG. 1.
  • Figure 8 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the releasable body according to the invention, in the active state on the ground.
  • Figure 9 is a side view of Figure 8.
  • Figure 10 is a front view of another embodiment of the releasable body according to the invention, in the active state on the ground.
  • Figure 11 is a side view of Figure 10.
  • Figures 12 and 13 illustrate different means of actuating the arms of the releasable body of the invention.
  • the body 1 of the invention intended to be released, for example from an aircraft, is housed, before release, in a container 2 open at one end, and comprises aerodynamic braking means .
  • the latter consist of deployable arms 3, articulated at 4 at one of the ends of the body 1.
  • the body 1 comprises actuating means 5, described in more detail below, intended in particular to pass the arms 3 , during the aerial descent of the body 1, from a folded position along the body (Figure 1) to a deployed position substantially perpendicular said body ( Figure 3) to slow the descent of the latter.
  • a release sensor 6 is provided, for example a finger, disposed radially with respect to the axis of ejection of the body, which can move when the body 1 is released from its container 2.
  • a skin 7 of flexible material, fixed to the free end of the arms 3, can be provided between each pair of adjacent arms, which skin acts as a parachute.
  • Another possibility consists in using the arms 3 as a rotary wing so as to brake the aerial descent of the body 1.
  • the arms 3 are then profiled so as to form, once deployed, the blades of a rotor whose rotation ensures the aerodynamic braking of the body.
  • the body 1 comprises first control means 8 of the actuation means 5 for controlling the retraction of the arms 3 along the body l when the latter has reached the ground S after its aerial descent (FIG. 4), the body 1 being in the standby state when the arms 3 are in the fully folded position (FIG. 5).
  • second control means 9 of the actuation means 5 are provided for controlling the deployment of the arms 3 (FIG. 6) to pass from the standby state to an active state in which the arms 3 support the body 1 on the ground S (figure 7).
  • the second control means 9 can be adapted to control the retraction of the arms 3 to go from the active state ( Figure 7) to the standby state ( Figure 5).
  • the arms 3 advantageously extend over substantially the entire length of the body 1. In the standby state, this allows the body 1 to be completely camouflaged using the skins 7. In addition, this guarantees the recovery of the body 1 to pass from the waking state to the active state.
  • control means can be carried out in a logic unit 12, which the first 8 and second 9 control means share.
  • FIGS 8 to 13 illustrate in more detail embodiments of the body 1 of the invention.
  • the body 1, in the active state can rest on the free ends of the arms 3, playing the role of a tripod, by raising the body l above the ground.
  • the arms could also be placed on the ground over their entire length.
  • the actuation means 5 can comprise a motor 13, for example an electric motor, capable of driving an endless screw 14 meshing with a toothed wheel 15 provided at the articulation end of each of the arms 3.
  • the actuating means 5 can comprise a motor (not shown) capable of driving a worm 16, cooperating with a nut 17 on which is mounted, at 18, the the articulation end of each of the arms 3, the displacement of the arms 3 being, moreover, obtained by means of a bar 19, passing through a lumen 20 provided at said end of the arm 3, integral with the body 1.
  • the bodies 1 of the exemplary embodiments shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, 11 comprise at least one projectile provided with a military charge and / or observation means and site monitoring 21, mounted in an articulated manner on a part 22 in the shape of a stirrup and which can take at least two positions, namely parallel to the longitudinal axis XX ′ of the body 1 and perpendicular thereto.
  • a skin 7 acting as a parachute can be provided between each pair of adjacent arms 3 (FIGS. 10 and 11), or the arms 3 can be shaped into blades 23 (FIGS. 8 and 9) and play the role of rotary wing.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 has been shown, by way of example, provided with actuation means 5 of FIG. 12, and the body of FIGS. 10 and 11 of those of FIG. 13.
  • the body of the invention immediately after the body of the invention has been dropped from an aircraft, or pulled from a container on the ground, its arms are deployed to ensure its aerodynamic braking, in one or the other of the two ways indicated above, then, once on the ground, the arms fold up along the body and, if necessary, the skin or canvas, playing the role of parachute, treated appropriately, can completely cover it by camouflaging it and protecting it from the weather.
  • the body is then in a waking state.
  • the indicated sensors for example vibrations caused by the arrival of a tank
  • the body goes into alert or active state in the following way: the arms extend until a position such that they serve as a tripod, and the body firing position and waits. If the detected tank reaches its range, the projectile is fired. If, on the other hand, the tank moves away or goes out of range, the arms fold up and the body returns to standby state.

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La présente invention concerne un corps largable muni de moyens de freinage aérodynamique.The present invention relates to a releasable body provided with aerodynamic braking means.

Le corps largable selon l'invention peut constituer particulièrement, quoique non exclusivement, une "sousmunition" destinée à porter une charge militaire (mine, roquette, minimissile, etc...). Un tel corps pourrait également être amené à jouer un rôle de "sentinelle", et comporter pour cela des moyens d'observation et de surveillance du site.The releasable body according to the invention may constitute in particular, although not exclusively, a "submunition" intended to carry a military load (mine, rocket, minimissile, etc.). Such a body could also be brought to play a role of "sentinel", and for that purpose include means of observation and surveillance of the site.

Dans l'un ou l'autre de ces rôles, et que l'on utilise pour ce faire un système d'arme aérien (missile, conteneur aéroporté, etc...), ou terrestre (conteneur au sol, sur camion, etc...), la mise en oeuvre d'un tel corps implique une phase aérienne.In one or the other of these roles, and which one uses for this purpose an air weapon system (missile, airborne container, etc.), or land weapon (container on the ground, on truck, etc.) ...), the implementation of such a body involves an aerial phase.

Il se pose donc un premier problème de freinage aérodynamique pour minimiser l'effet de choc au contact du sol. Un tel freinage aérodynamique est couramment obtenu à l'aide d'un parachute, comme par exemple dans le document US-A3 875 862. Celui-ci présente néanmoins un certain nombre d'inconvénients. En effet, la toile du parachute recouvrant, au sol, ledit corps peut limiter l'efficacité des capteurs de détection d'un objectif potentiel, et même empêcher le départ du coup dans le cas d'une roquette par exemple, ou aveugler les moyens d'observation et de surveillance du site. Par ailleurs, les suspentes du parachute peuvent se coincer dans les parties mobiles du corps et bloquer le fonctionnement de celui-ci. De plus, la surface étalée à terre du parachute est susceptible de révéler la présence dudit corps, même si le parachute est éjecté à l'arrivée au sol ou immédiatement avant.A first aerodynamic braking problem therefore arises in order to minimize the impact effect on contact with the ground. Such aerodynamic braking is commonly obtained using a parachute, as for example in document US-A3 875 862. This nevertheless has a number of drawbacks. Indeed, the canvas of the parachute covering, on the ground, said body can limit the effectiveness of the sensors for detecting a potential target, and even prevent the start of the blow in the case of a rocket for example, or blind the means site observation and surveillance. In addition, the lines of the parachute can get caught in the moving parts of the body and block its operation. In addition, the surface spread on the ground of the parachute is likely to reveal the presence of said body, even if the parachute is ejected on arrival on the ground or immediately before.

On conçoit ainsi que se pose un second problème, une fois le corps arrivé au sol : le camouflage de celui-ci. A la présence du parachute, s'ajoute le fait que certains corps largables existants comportent un piétement qui, à l'arrivée au sol, supporte le corps en position active, dans laquelle le corps est dressé sur le sol. Même si l'on n'utilise pas de parachute, remplacé alors par des aérofreins constitués de bras déployables articulés à une extrémité dudit corps (comme dans le document US-A-4 492 166), le corps, avec ses bras déployés, reste facilement repérable au sol. Dans ce document US-A-4 492 166, le corps laragable comporte selon le préambule de la revendication 1 des bras déployables articulés à une des extrémités dudit corps et des moyens d'actionnement destinés à faire passer lesdits bras, au cours de la descente aérienne dudit corps, d'une position repliée le long dudit corps à une position déployée sensiblement perpendiculaire audit corps afin de freiner la descente de ce dernier.It is thus conceivable that a second problem arises, once the body has arrived on the ground: its camouflage. In addition to the presence of the parachute, there is the fact that certain existing drop-off bodies include a base which, when arriving on the ground, supports the body in the active position, in which the body is erected on the ground. Even if a parachute is not used, replaced then by airbrakes made up of deployable arms articulated at one end of said body (as in document US-A-4 492 166), the body, with its arms deployed, remains easily located on the ground. In this document US-A-4 492 166, the release body comprises, according to the preamble of claim 1, deployable arms articulated at one end of said body and actuation means intended to pass said arms during the descent aerial of said body, from a folded position along said body to a deployed position substantially perpendicular to said body in order to slow the descent of the latter.

La présente invention a pour objet un corps largable de ce type remédiant aux inconvénients précités.The present invention relates to a releasable body of this type overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks.

A cet effet, le corps largable du type précité est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des premiers moyens de commande desdits moyens d'actionnement pour commander la rétraction desdits bras le long dudit corps lorsque celui-ci a atteint le sol après sa descente aérienne, ledit corps étant alors en état de veille en ayant son axe longitudinal au moins sensiblement parallèle à la surface du sol, et des seconds moyens de commande desdits moyens d'actionnement pour commander le déploiement desdits bras pour passer de l'état de veille à un état actif dans lequel les bras supportent le corps sur le sol.To this end, the releasable body of the aforementioned type is characterized in that it comprises first means for controlling said actuation means for controlling the retraction of said arms along said body when the latter has reached the ground after its aerial descent , said body then being in standby state having its longitudinal axis at least substantially parallel to the surface of the ground, and second means for controlling said actuation means for controlling the deployment of said arms to pass from standby state to an active state in which the arms support the body on the ground.

Ainsi, les bras déployables présentent deux fonctions essentielles :

  • lors de la descente aérienne, ils permettent de freiner le corps afin de ne pas risquer d'endommager ses différents éléments constitutifs à l'arrivée au sol ;
  • au sol, ils peuvent être utilisés comme support pour ledit corps dans l'état actif, après passage par un état de veille dans lequel lesdits bras sont repliés le long du corps, ce qui facilite le camouflage de ce dernier.
Thus, the deployable arms have two essential functions:
  • during the aerial descent, they allow the body to be braked so as not to risk damaging its various constituent elements on arrival on the ground;
  • on the ground, they can be used as a support for said body in the active state, after passing through a standby state in which said arms are folded along the body, which facilitates the camouflage of the latter.

On remarquera que le document DE-A-1 800 121 décrit un dispositif pour passer de l'état de veille à l'état actif. Cependant, dans ce document, si des bras peuvent faire passer le corps d'une position à une autre dans laquelle ils lui servent de piétement, de tels bras ne sauraient avoir un quelconque rôle de freinage lors de la descente aérienne dudit corps. De plus, il apparaît que, dans ce cas, le passage d'une position à l'autre ne peut se faire que dans le sens "état de veille" vers "l'état actif".It will be noted that the document DE-A-1 800 121 describes a device for passing from the standby state to the active state. However, in this document, if arms can pass the body from one position to another in which they serve as its base, such arms cannot have any role in braking during the aerial descent of said body. In addition, it appears that, in this case, the passage from one position to the other can only be done in the direction "standby state" towards "active state".

Par ailleurs, le document DE-A-3 127 071 décrit un dispositif comprenant des moyens de commande pour passer de l'état de freinage à l'état actif. La structure de ce dernier dispositif, à bras gonflables, implique que la seule évolution possible du corps ne permet aucun "retour en arrière".Furthermore, document DE-A-3 127 071 describes a device comprising control means for changing from the braking state to the active state. The structure of this last device, with inflatable arms, implies that the only possible evolution of the body does not allow any "turning back".

Avantageusement, en position repliée, lesdits bras du corps largable conforme à la présente invention, s'étendent sur sensiblement toute la longueur dudit corps, pour faciliter ainsi le redressement du corps sur le sol dans l'état actif.Advantageously, in the folded position, said arms of the releasable body in accordance with the present invention extend over substantially the entire length of said body, thereby facilitating the straightening of the body on the ground in the active state.

En particulier, le corps comprend trois bras disposés à 120° l'un de l'autre.In particular, the body comprises three arms arranged at 120 ° from one another.

Avantageusement, entre chaque paire de bras adjacents, est prévue une peau de matière souple. Ladite peau joue le rôle de parachute pendant la descente aérienne du corps et, par ailleurs, dans l'état de veille du corps au sol (bras repliés), ladite peau entourant le corps peut servir de camouflage et de protection contre les intempéries, pour celui-ci.Advantageously, between each pair of adjacent arms, a skin of flexible material is provided. Said skin plays the role of parachute during the aerial descent of the body and, moreover, in the waking state of the body on the ground (arms folded), said skin surrounding the body can serve as camouflage and protection against the weather, for this one.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, lesdits moyens d'actionnement comprennent un moteur susceptible d'entraîner une vis sans fin engrenant avec une roue dentée prévue à l'extrémité d'articulation de chacun desdits bras.According to another characteristic of the invention, said actuating means comprise a motor capable of to drive an endless screw meshing with a toothed wheel provided at the articulation end of each of said arms.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, lesdits moyens d'actionnement comprennent un moteur susceptible d'entraîner une vis sans fin coopérant avec un écrou sur lequel est montée l'extrémité d'articulation de chacun desdits bras.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, said actuating means comprise a motor capable of driving an endless screw cooperating with a nut on which is mounted the articulation end of each of said arms.

Par ailleurs, les seconds moyens de commande sont adaptés pour commander la rétraction desdits bras pour passer de l'état actif à l'état de veille.Furthermore, the second control means are adapted to control the retraction of said arms to pass from the active state to the standby state.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention, lesdits premiers moyens de commande peuvent comporter au moins un capteur apte à détecter le contact dudit corps avec le sol, et lesdits seconds moyens de commande peuvent comporter au moins un capteur apte à détecter la présence d'un objectif potentiel.According to other characteristics of the invention, said first control means can comprise at least one sensor capable of detecting the contact of said body with the ground, and said second control means can comprise at least one sensor capable of detecting the presence of 'a potential goal.

Avantageusmement, le corps comprend au moins un capteur de détection du largage de celui-ci pour commander le déploiement des bras après largage.Advantageously, the body comprises at least one sensor for detecting the release thereof for controlling the deployment of the arms after release.

Par ailleurs, ledit corps peut comprendre un projectile muni d'une charge militaire et/ou des moyens d'observation et de surveillance du site.Furthermore, said body may include a projectile provided with a military charge and / or means of observation and surveillance of the site.

Les figures du dessin annexé feront bien comprendre comment l'invention peut être réalisée. Sur ces figures, des références identiques désignent des éléments semblables.The figures of the appended drawing will make it clear how the invention can be implemented. In these figures, identical references designate similar elements.

La figure 1 est une vue schématique du corps largable, comportant des moyens de freinage aérodynamique, selon l'invention.Figure 1 is a schematic view of the releasable body, comprising aerodynamic braking means, according to the invention.

Les figures 2 à 7 illustrent schématiquement les différentes phases de mise en oeuvre du corps largable de la figure 1.FIGS. 2 to 7 schematically illustrate the different phases of implementation of the releasable body of FIG. 1.

La figure 8 est une vue de face d'un exemple de réalisation du corps largable selon l'invention, dans l'état actif sur le sol.Figure 8 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the releasable body according to the invention, in the active state on the ground.

La figure 9 est une vue de côté de la figure 8.Figure 9 is a side view of Figure 8.

La figure 10 est une vue de face d'un autre exemple de réalisation du corps largable selon l'invention, dans l'état actif sur le sol.Figure 10 is a front view of another embodiment of the releasable body according to the invention, in the active state on the ground.

La figure 11 est une vue de côté de la figure 10.Figure 11 is a side view of Figure 10.

Les figures 12 et 13 illustrent différents moyens d'actionnement des bras du corps largable de l'invention.Figures 12 and 13 illustrate different means of actuating the arms of the releasable body of the invention.

En se référant à la figure 1, le corps 1 de l'invention, destiné à être largué, par exemple d'un aéronef, est logé, avant largage, dans un conteneur 2 ouvert à une extrémité, et comporte des moyens de freinage aérodynamique. Ces derniers sont constitués de bras déployables 3, articulés en 4 à une des extrémités du corps 1. Par ailleurs, le corps 1 comporte des moyens d'actionnement 5, décrits plus en détail par la suite, destinés notamment à faire passer les bras 3, au cours de la descente aérienne du corps 1, d'une position repliée le long du corps (figure 1) à une position déployée sensiblement perpendiculaire audit corps (figure 3) afin de freiner la descente de ce dernier. A cet effet, est prévu un capteur 6 de détection du largage, par exemple un doigt, disposé radialement par rapport à l'axe d'éjection du corps, qui peut se déplacer lorsque le corps 1 est largué de son conteneur 2. Immédiatement après le largage du corps 1, les bras 3, au nombre de trois disposés à 120° l'un de l'autre dans l'exemple représenté, commencent à se déployer (figure 2) sous l'action des moyens d'actionnement 5. Comme représenté, une peau 7 de matière souple, fixée à l'extrémité libre des bras 3, peut être prévue entre chaque paire de bras adjacents, laquelle peau joue le rôle de parachute. Une autre possibilité consiste à utiliser les bras 3 en tant que voilure tournante pour ainsi freiner la descente aérienne du corps 1. Les bras 3 sont alors profilés de façon à former, une fois déployés, les pales d'un rotor dont la rotation assure le freinage aérodynamique du corps.Referring to FIG. 1, the body 1 of the invention, intended to be released, for example from an aircraft, is housed, before release, in a container 2 open at one end, and comprises aerodynamic braking means . The latter consist of deployable arms 3, articulated at 4 at one of the ends of the body 1. Furthermore, the body 1 comprises actuating means 5, described in more detail below, intended in particular to pass the arms 3 , during the aerial descent of the body 1, from a folded position along the body (Figure 1) to a deployed position substantially perpendicular said body (Figure 3) to slow the descent of the latter. To this end, a release sensor 6 is provided, for example a finger, disposed radially with respect to the axis of ejection of the body, which can move when the body 1 is released from its container 2. Immediately after the release of the body 1, the arms 3, three in number arranged at 120 ° from one another in the example shown, begin to deploy (FIG. 2) under the action of the actuating means 5. As shown, a skin 7 of flexible material, fixed to the free end of the arms 3, can be provided between each pair of adjacent arms, which skin acts as a parachute. Another possibility consists in using the arms 3 as a rotary wing so as to brake the aerial descent of the body 1. The arms 3 are then profiled so as to form, once deployed, the blades of a rotor whose rotation ensures the aerodynamic braking of the body.

De plus, le corps 1 comprend des premiers moyens de commande 8 des moyens d'actionnement 5 pour commander la rétraction des bras 3 le long du corps l lorsque celui-ci a atteint le sol S après sa descente aérienne (figure 4), le corps 1 étant en état de veille lorsque les bras 3 sont en position complètement repliée (figure 5). En outre, des seconds moyens de commande 9 des moyens d'actionnement 5 sont prévus pour commander le déploiement des bras 3 (figure 6) pour passer de l'état de veille à un état actif dans lequel les bras 3 supportent le corps 1 sur le sol S (figure 7). Par ailleurs, les seconds moyens de commande 9 peuvent être adaptés pour commander la rétraction des bras 3 pour passer de l'état actif (figure 7) à l'état de veille (figure 5).In addition, the body 1 comprises first control means 8 of the actuation means 5 for controlling the retraction of the arms 3 along the body l when the latter has reached the ground S after its aerial descent (FIG. 4), the body 1 being in the standby state when the arms 3 are in the fully folded position (FIG. 5). In addition, second control means 9 of the actuation means 5 are provided for controlling the deployment of the arms 3 (FIG. 6) to pass from the standby state to an active state in which the arms 3 support the body 1 on the ground S (figure 7). Furthermore, the second control means 9 can be adapted to control the retraction of the arms 3 to go from the active state (Figure 7) to the standby state (Figure 5).

On notera que, en position repliée, les bras 3 s'étendent avantageusement sur sensiblement toute la longueur du corps 1. Dans l'état de veille, cela permet de camoufler complètement le corps 1 à l'aide des peaux 7. De plus, cela garantit le redressement du corps 1 pour passer de l'état de veille à l'état actif.It will be noted that, in the folded position, the arms 3 advantageously extend over substantially the entire length of the body 1. In the standby state, this allows the body 1 to be completely camouflaged using the skins 7. In addition, this guarantees the recovery of the body 1 to pass from the waking state to the active state.

Plus précisément, les premiers moyens de commande 8 comportent au moins un capteur 10, apte à détecter le contact du corps 1 avec le sol S, par exemple un détecteur de choc, tandis que les seconds moyens de commande 9 comportent au moins un capteur 11 apte à détecter la présence d'un objectif potentiel. Plusieurs possibilités peuvent être envisagées pour ce ou ces capteurs 11, selon l'utilisation envisagée du corps 1. On peut ainsi utiliser, par exemple, seul ou en combinaison :

  • un système de capteur acoustique associé à un traitement du signal pour reconnaître la présence d'objectifs ;
  • un capteur infrarouge permettant l'observation et le pointage d'un système d'agression (roquette antichar) ;
  • l'association d'une caméra opérant dans la lumière visible ou dans l'infrarouge et d'un radar millimétrique, le corps 1 jouant alors le rôle de sentinelle.
More specifically, the first control means 8 comprise at least one sensor 10, capable of detecting the contact of the body 1 with the ground S, for example a shock detector, while the second control means 9 comprise at least one sensor 11 able to detect the presence of a potential target. Several possibilities can be envisaged for this or these sensors 11, depending on the intended use of the body 1. It is thus possible to use, for example, alone or in combination:
  • an acoustic sensor system associated with a signal processing to recognize the presence of objectives;
  • an infrared sensor allowing the observation and pointing of an aggression system (anti-tank rocket);
  • the association of a camera operating in visible light or in the infrared and of a millimeter radar, the body 1 then playing the role of sentry.

Par ailleurs, le traitement des différentes informations et la mise en oeuvre des moyens de commande peuvent être effectués dans une unité logique 12, que partagent les premiers 8 et seconds 9 moyens de commande. On peut également envisager une commande à distance desdits moyens.Furthermore, the processing of different information and the implementation of the control means can be carried out in a logic unit 12, which the first 8 and second 9 control means share. One can also envisage a remote control of said means.

Les figures 8 à 13 illustrent plus en détail des exemples de réalisation du corps 1 de l'invention.Figures 8 to 13 illustrate in more detail embodiments of the body 1 of the invention.

Comme représenté, le corps 1, dans l'état actif, peut reposer sur les extrémités libres des bras 3, jouant le rôle de trépied, en surélevant le corps l au-dessus du sol. Les bras pourraient également être plaqués au sol sur toute leur longueur.As shown, the body 1, in the active state, can rest on the free ends of the arms 3, playing the role of a tripod, by raising the body l above the ground. The arms could also be placed on the ground over their entire length.

Comme montré sur la figure 12, les moyens d'actionnement 5 peuvent comprendre un moteur 13, par exemple électrique, susceptible d'entraîner une vis sans fin 14 engrenant avec une roue dentée 15 prévue à l'extrémité d'articulation de chacun des bras 3.As shown in FIG. 12, the actuation means 5 can comprise a motor 13, for example an electric motor, capable of driving an endless screw 14 meshing with a toothed wheel 15 provided at the articulation end of each of the arms 3.

Selon un autre exemple de réalisation montré sur la figure 13, les moyens d'actionnement 5 peuvent comprendre un moteur (non représenté) susceptible d'entraîner une vis sans fin 16, coopérant avec un écrou 17 sur lequel est montée, en 18, l'extrémité d'articulation de chacun des bras 3, le déplacement des bras 3 étant, par ailleurs, obtenu grâce à une barre 19, traversant une lumière 20 prévue à ladite extrémité du bras 3, solidaire du corps 1.According to another exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the actuating means 5 can comprise a motor (not shown) capable of driving a worm 16, cooperating with a nut 17 on which is mounted, at 18, the the articulation end of each of the arms 3, the displacement of the arms 3 being, moreover, obtained by means of a bar 19, passing through a lumen 20 provided at said end of the arm 3, integral with the body 1.

Les corps 1 des exemples de réalisation montrés sur les figures 8,9 et 10,11 comportent au moins un projectile muni d'une charge militaire et/ou des moyens d'observation et de surveillance du site 21, montés, de façon articulée, sur une pièce 22 en forme d'étrier et pouvant prendre au moins deux positions, à savoir parallèle à l'axe longitudinal X-X′ du corps 1 et perpendiculaire à celui-ci.The bodies 1 of the exemplary embodiments shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, 11 comprise at least one projectile provided with a military charge and / or observation means and site monitoring 21, mounted in an articulated manner on a part 22 in the shape of a stirrup and which can take at least two positions, namely parallel to the longitudinal axis XX ′ of the body 1 and perpendicular thereto.

Comme déjà indiqué, une peau 7 jouant le rôle de parachute peut être prévue entre chaque paire de bras adjacents 3 (figures 10 et 11), ou les bras 3 peuvent être conformés en pales 23 (figures 8 et 9) et jouer le rôle de voilure tournante.As already indicated, a skin 7 acting as a parachute can be provided between each pair of adjacent arms 3 (FIGS. 10 and 11), or the arms 3 can be shaped into blades 23 (FIGS. 8 and 9) and play the role of rotary wing.

Par ailleurs, le corps des figures 8 et 9 a été représenté, à titre d'exemple, muni des moyens d'actionnement 5 de la figure 12, et le corps des figures 10 et 11 de ceux de la figure 13.Furthermore, the body of FIGS. 8 and 9 has been shown, by way of example, provided with actuation means 5 of FIG. 12, and the body of FIGS. 10 and 11 of those of FIG. 13.

En résumé, immédiatement après que le corps de l'invention a été largué d'un aéronef, ou tiré d'un conteneur au sol, ses bras se déploient pour assurer son freinage aérodynamique, de l'une ou l'autre des deux façons indiquées ci-dessus, puis, une fois arrivé au sol, les bras se replient le long du corps et, le cas échéant, la peau ou toile, jouant le rôle de parachute, traitée de façon appropriée, peut le recouvrir totalement en le camouflant et en le protégeant des intempéries. Le corps est alors en état de veille. Lorsqu'il perçoit, à l'aide des capteurs indiqués, par exemple des vibrations provoquées par l'arrivée d'un char, le corps se met en état d'alerte ou actif de la façon suivante : les bras se déploient jusqu'à une position telle qu'ils servent de trépied, et le corps se met en position de tir et attend. Si le char détecté arrive à sa portée, le projectile est tiré. Si, en revanche, le char s'éloigne ou passe hors de portée, les bras se replient et le corps se remet en état de veille.In summary, immediately after the body of the invention has been dropped from an aircraft, or pulled from a container on the ground, its arms are deployed to ensure its aerodynamic braking, in one or the other of the two ways indicated above, then, once on the ground, the arms fold up along the body and, if necessary, the skin or canvas, playing the role of parachute, treated appropriately, can completely cover it by camouflaging it and protecting it from the weather. The body is then in a waking state. When it perceives, using the indicated sensors, for example vibrations caused by the arrival of a tank, the body goes into alert or active state in the following way: the arms extend until a position such that they serve as a tripod, and the body firing position and waits. If the detected tank reaches its range, the projectile is fired. If, on the other hand, the tank moves away or goes out of range, the arms fold up and the body returns to standby state.

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  1. Launchable body (1), of the type comprising deployable arms (3) articulated at one of the ends of said body (1) and actuating means (5) intended to cause said arms (3) to pass, during the aerial descent of said body, from a position folded back along said body to a deployed position substantially perpendicular to said body so as to brake the descent of the latter,
    characterised in that it comprises first means (8) for control of said actuating means (5) in order to command the retraction of said arms (3) along said body (1) when the latter has reached the ground after its aerial descent, said body (1) being then in stand-by state having its longitudinal axis at least substantially parallel with the surface of the ground, and second means (9) for control of said actuating means (5) in order to command the deployment of said arms (3) so as to pass from the stand-by state to an active state wherein the arms (3) support the body (1) on the ground.
  2. Launchable body according to Claim 1, characterised in that, in folded back position, said arms (3) extend over substantially the entire length of said body (1).
  3. Launchable body according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterised in that it comprises three arms (3) arranged at 120° from one another.
  4. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that, between each pair of adjacent arms (3), is provided a skin (7) of flexible material.
  5. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that said actuating means (5) comprise a motor (13) capable of driving an endless screw (14) meshing with a cog-wheel (15) provided at the articulation end of each of said arms (3).
  6. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that said actuating means (5) comprise a motor capable of driving an endless screw (16) cooperating with a nut (17) whereon is mounted the articulation end of each of said arms (3).
  7. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that said second control means (9) are adapted to command the retraction of said arms (3) so as to pass from the active state to the stand-by state.
  8. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 7, characterised in that said first control means (8) comprise at least one sensor (10) adapted to detect the contact of said body (1) with the ground.
  9. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that said second control means (9) comprise at least one sensor (11) adapted to detect the presence of a potential target.
  10. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 9, characterised in that it comprises at least one sensor (6) for detection of the launching of said body (1).
  11. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that it comprises at least one projectile (21) fitted with a military payload.
  12. Launchable body according to any of Claims 1 to 11, characterised in that it comprises means for observation and for surveillance of the site (21).
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