EP0660069B1 - Combined sight device and episcope - Google Patents

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EP0660069B1
EP0660069B1 EP19940203741 EP94203741A EP0660069B1 EP 0660069 B1 EP0660069 B1 EP 0660069B1 EP 19940203741 EP19940203741 EP 19940203741 EP 94203741 A EP94203741 A EP 94203741A EP 0660069 B1 EP0660069 B1 EP 0660069B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G3/00—Aiming or laying means
    • F41G3/22—Aiming or laying means for vehicle-borne armament, e.g. on aircraft
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
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  • the technical field of the present invention is that of sighting devices for armored vehicles.
  • the tank commander is housed in a cupola surmounting the vehicle turret and has, for its mission, a panoramic viewfinder ensuring distant vision and shooting, and episcopes suitably placed around the perimeter of the cupola ensuring close-up vision limited to the immediate surroundings of the vehicle.
  • a panoramic viewfinder is described for example in patent FR-A-2 656 079 and is connected to the vehicle by a separation module.
  • Current tactical requirements impose a close-up vision by the chef de mission over a 360 ° field and this is partially obscured by the panoramic viewfinder itself over a range of around 50 °.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an aiming device allowing periscopic vision over 360 °.
  • Another object of the present invention is to allow this total periscope vision without significant modification of the panoramic viewfinder.
  • the subject of the invention is therefore a sighting device for an armored vehicle incorporating an episcopic channel, of the type comprising a head module supporting a sighting mirror, an intermediate module fixed to the turret of the vehicle on which the head module is fixed, and a telescope, characterized in that it comprises an episcopic channel delimited by an episcope placed in front of the intermediate module and return means integrated in the intermediate module delimiting a field of vision intersecting the line of sight of the telescope, for ensure periscope vision in front of the intermediate module.
  • An advantage of the present invention lies in the absence of modification of the location of the viewfinder and of the episcopes on the cupola.
  • Another advantage lies in the absence of major optical modification of the panoramic viewfinder itself.
  • Another advantage lies in the adaptation of this sight to any type of armored vehicle.
  • the head of mission of an armored vehicle is generally housed in a cupola 1 slightly above the turret and provided with a hole 2, a top view of which is shown in FIG. 1.
  • Hole 2 allows the head of mission to observe the landscape.
  • the chef de mission has 3 episcopes, for example seven in number, to with the help of which he proceeds to a close observation except at the level of the viewfinder 4 which constitutes a physical barrier limiting the field of vision in a concealed area 5.
  • the panoramic viewfinder 4 is equipped with an episcope 6 extended in the passenger compartment by return means 7 and 8.
  • FIG 2 there is shown a section of the viewfinder 4, consisting of a panoramic head 9 comprising an aiming mirror 10, an intermediate module 11, a telescope 13.
  • the module 14 is rigidly fixed to the wall 12 of the cupola and supports the head 9 and the telescope 13, the aiming axis 10a being returned at 10b by the mirror 10 to the telescope 13.
  • an episcope 6 is arranged substantially vertically, in the extension of the episcopic channel 7, 8, 17 integrated into the viewfinder. This set constitutes the episcopic route of the tank commander.
  • This episcope 6 comprises a block 14 of glass or plastic enclosed in a box 15 mounted on a base 16 of the cupola provided with an upper window 17.
  • This window opens towards the outside and allows the vision on a vertical field of 10 ° approximately and on a horizontal field which can reach 50 to 60 ° depending on the space available.
  • the return means 7 and 8 are placed in the intermediate module 11 so as to transmit the light beam coming from the episcope 6.
  • the return means 7 and 8 can be constituted by blocks of glass or plastic.
  • the periscopic vision offered to the head of mission is provided either directly by means 8 or indirectly by another return means 17, constituted by a glass block, making it possible to lower, as shown in FIG. 2, the point of vision or of orient it towards any lateral or higher point.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the optical diagram of the viewfinder-episcope assembly.
  • the line of sight 10a crosses the entry window 17 and after reflection on the mirror 10 crosses the separation module 11, along the vertical axis 10b of the viewfinder, comprising optical elements 19, 20, 21, 22 , then enters the telescope 13 provided with its eyepiece 23.
  • the periscopic pathway has a fictitious axis 24 substantially horizontal on which the periscopic fields of vision in elevation ( ⁇ ⁇ 5 °) and in bearing ( ⁇ ⁇ 25 °) are based. .
  • This horizontal axis 24 at the output is reflected twice (a first time at 24a in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical viewing axis 10a, then at 24b in a perpendicular direction) and passes through the two prisms and possibly at 24c by the prism 17.
  • This axis 24 defines with the line of sight 10a the fictitious point of intersection of the periscopic channel with the day channel.
  • the laser emission and reception channels also cut the periscopic channel.

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Le domaine technique de la présente invention est celui des dispositifs de visée pour véhicule blindé.The technical field of the present invention is that of sighting devices for armored vehicles.

Dans un véhicule blindé, le chef de char est logé dans un tourelleau surmontant la tourelle du véhicule et dispose pour assurer sa mission d'un viseur panoramique assurant une vision éloignée et le tir, et des épiscopes placés de manière convenable sur le pourtour du tourelleau assurant une vision rapprochée limitée à l'environnement immédiat du véhicule. Un viseur panoramique est décrit par exemple dans le brevet FR-A-2 656 079 et est relié au véhicule par un module de séparation. Les exigences tactiques actuelles imposent une vision rapprochée par le chef de mission sur un champ de 360° et celle-ci est partiellement occultée par le viseur panoramique lui-même sur une plage de l'ordre de 50°.In an armored vehicle, the tank commander is housed in a cupola surmounting the vehicle turret and has, for its mission, a panoramic viewfinder ensuring distant vision and shooting, and episcopes suitably placed around the perimeter of the cupola ensuring close-up vision limited to the immediate surroundings of the vehicle. A panoramic viewfinder is described for example in patent FR-A-2 656 079 and is connected to the vehicle by a separation module. Current tactical requirements impose a close-up vision by the chef de mission over a 360 ° field and this is partially obscured by the panoramic viewfinder itself over a range of around 50 °.

Le but de la présente invention est de procurer un dispositif de visée autorisant la vision périscopique sur 360°.The object of the present invention is to provide an aiming device allowing periscopic vision over 360 °.

Un autre but de la présente invention est de permettre cette vision périscopique totale sans modification importante du viseur panoramique.Another object of the present invention is to allow this total periscope vision without significant modification of the panoramic viewfinder.

L'invention a donc pour objet un dispositif de visée pour véhicule blindé intégrant une voie épiscopique , du type comportant un module de tête supportant un miroir de visée, un module intermédiaire fixé sur la tourelle du véhicule sur laquelle est fixé le module de tête, et une lunette, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une voie épiscopique délimitée par un épiscope placé en avant du module intermédiaire et des moyens de renvoi intégrés dans le module intermédiaire délimitant un champ de vision coupant l'axe de visée de la lunette, pour assurer la vision périscopique en avant du module intermédiaire.The subject of the invention is therefore a sighting device for an armored vehicle incorporating an episcopic channel, of the type comprising a head module supporting a sighting mirror, an intermediate module fixed to the turret of the vehicle on which the head module is fixed, and a telescope, characterized in that it comprises an episcopic channel delimited by an episcope placed in front of the intermediate module and return means integrated in the intermediate module delimiting a field of vision intersecting the line of sight of the telescope, for ensure periscope vision in front of the intermediate module.

Le dispositif de visée est encore caractérisé en ce que :

  • les moyens de renvoi sont constitués par deux prismes placés de part et d'autre de l'axe de visée,
  • le corps de l'épiscope est parallèle à l'axe de la lunette,
  • l'axe de vision des moyens de renvoi est orthogonale à l'axe de visée,
  • les axes d'entrée et de sortie de l'épiscope sont sensiblement horizontaux,
  • l'épiscope délimite un champ de vision de 10° environ en site et de 50° environ en gisement.
The sighting device is further characterized in that:
  • the return means are constituted by two prisms placed on either side of the line of sight,
  • the body of the episcope is parallel to the axis of the telescope,
  • the line of sight of the return means is orthogonal to the line of sight,
  • the input and output axes of the episcope are substantially horizontal,
  • the episcope delimits a field of vision of approximately 10 ° in elevation and approximately 50 ° in bearing.

Un avantage de la présente invention réside dans l'absence de modification de l'implantation du viseur et des épiscopes sur le tourelleau.An advantage of the present invention lies in the absence of modification of the location of the viewfinder and of the episcopes on the cupola.

Un autre avantage réside dans l'absence de modification optique majeure du viseur panoramique lui-même.Another advantage lies in the absence of major optical modification of the panoramic viewfinder itself.

Un autre avantage réside dans l'adaptation de ce viseur à tout type de véhicule blindé.Another advantage lies in the adaptation of this sight to any type of armored vehicle.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture du complément de description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation donné à titre d'exemple en relation avec les dessins sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de dessus du poste du chef de char,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe du dispositif selon l'invention passant par l'axe de visée,
  • la figure 3 montre la structure optique du dispositif selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the additional description which follows of an embodiment given by way of example in relation to the drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a top view of the position of the tank commander,
  • FIG. 2 is a section of the device according to the invention passing through the line of sight,
  • Figure 3 shows the optical structure of the device according to the invention.

Le chef de mission d'un véhicule blindé est généralement logé dans un tourelleau 1 surmontant légèrement la tourelle et muni d'un trou 2 dont une vue de dessus est représentée sur la figure 1. Le trou 2 permet au chef de mission d'observer à vue le paysage. Lorsque ce tourelleau est fermé, le chef de mission dispose d'épiscopes 3, par exemple au nombre de sept, à l'aide desquels il procède à une observation rapprochée sauf au niveau du viseur 4 qui constitue une barrière physique limitant le champ de vision dans une zone occultée 5. Suivant l'invention, le viseur panoramique 4 est équipé d'un épiscope 6 prolongé dans l'habitacle par des moyens de renvoi 7 et 8.The head of mission of an armored vehicle is generally housed in a cupola 1 slightly above the turret and provided with a hole 2, a top view of which is shown in FIG. 1. Hole 2 allows the head of mission to observe the landscape. When this cupola is closed, the chef de mission has 3 episcopes, for example seven in number, to with the help of which he proceeds to a close observation except at the level of the viewfinder 4 which constitutes a physical barrier limiting the field of vision in a concealed area 5. According to the invention, the panoramic viewfinder 4 is equipped with an episcope 6 extended in the passenger compartment by return means 7 and 8.

Sur la figure 2, on a représenté une coupe du viseur 4, constitué d'une tête panoramique 9 comprenant un miroir de visée 10, un module intermédiaire 11, une lunette 13. De façon connue, le module 14 est fixé rigidement à la paroi 12 du tourelleau et supporte la tête 9 et la lunette 13, l'axe de visée 10a étant renvoyé en 10b par le miroir 10 jusqu'à la lunette 13. Suivant l'invention, on dispose un épiscope 6 de manière sensiblement verticale, dans le prolongement de la voie épiscopique 7, 8, 17 intégrée au viseur. Cet ensemble constitue la voie épiscopique du chef de char. Cet épiscope 6 comprend un bloc 14 de verre ou de plastique enfermé dans un caisson 15 monté sur une embase 16 du tourelleau munie d'une fenêtre supérieure 17. Cette fenêtre s'ouvre vers l'extérieur et permet la vision sur un champ vertical de 10° environ et sur un champ horizontal qui peut atteindre 50 à 60° en fonction de l'espace disponible. Les moyens de renvoi 7 et 8 sont placés dans le module intermédiaire 11 de façon à transmettre le faisceau lumineux venant de l'épiscope 6. Les moyens de renvoi 7 et 8 peuvent être constitués par des blocs de verre ou de plastique. La vision périscopique offerte au chef de mission est assurée soit directement par le moyen 8 soit indirectement par un autre moyen de renvoi 17, constitué par un bloc de verre, permettant de rabaisser, comme montré sur la figure 2, le point de vision ou de l'orienter vers un point quelconque latéral ou supérieur.In Figure 2, there is shown a section of the viewfinder 4, consisting of a panoramic head 9 comprising an aiming mirror 10, an intermediate module 11, a telescope 13. In known manner, the module 14 is rigidly fixed to the wall 12 of the cupola and supports the head 9 and the telescope 13, the aiming axis 10a being returned at 10b by the mirror 10 to the telescope 13. According to the invention, an episcope 6 is arranged substantially vertically, in the extension of the episcopic channel 7, 8, 17 integrated into the viewfinder. This set constitutes the episcopic route of the tank commander. This episcope 6 comprises a block 14 of glass or plastic enclosed in a box 15 mounted on a base 16 of the cupola provided with an upper window 17. This window opens towards the outside and allows the vision on a vertical field of 10 ° approximately and on a horizontal field which can reach 50 to 60 ° depending on the space available. The return means 7 and 8 are placed in the intermediate module 11 so as to transmit the light beam coming from the episcope 6. The return means 7 and 8 can be constituted by blocks of glass or plastic. The periscopic vision offered to the head of mission is provided either directly by means 8 or indirectly by another return means 17, constituted by a glass block, making it possible to lower, as shown in FIG. 2, the point of vision or of orient it towards any lateral or higher point.

La figure 3 illustre le schéma optique de l'ensemble viseur-épiscope. En se référant à la voie jour du viseur, l'axe de visée 10a traverse la fenêtre d'entrée 17 et après réflexion sur le miroir 10 traverse le module de séparation 11, suivant l'axe vertical 10b du viseur, comportant des éléments optiques 19, 20, 21, 22, puis pénètre dans la lunette 13 munie de son oculaire 23. La voie périscopique possède un axe fictif 24 sensiblement horizontal sur lequel s'appuie les champs de vision périscopique en site (≈± 5°) et en gisement (≈± 25°). Cet axe horizontal 24 en sortie est réfléchi deux fois (une première fois en 24a dans une direction sensiblement parallèle à l'axe vertical 10a de visée, puis en 24b dans une direction perpendiculaire) et traverse les deux prismes et éventuellement en 24c par le prisme 17. Cet axe 24 définit avec l'axe de visée 10a le point d'intersection fictif de la voie périscopique avec la voie jour.FIG. 3 illustrates the optical diagram of the viewfinder-episcope assembly. Referring to the day track of the viewfinder, the line of sight 10a crosses the entry window 17 and after reflection on the mirror 10 crosses the separation module 11, along the vertical axis 10b of the viewfinder, comprising optical elements 19, 20, 21, 22 , then enters the telescope 13 provided with its eyepiece 23. The periscopic pathway has a fictitious axis 24 substantially horizontal on which the periscopic fields of vision in elevation (≈ ± 5 °) and in bearing (≈ ± 25 °) are based. . This horizontal axis 24 at the output is reflected twice (a first time at 24a in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical viewing axis 10a, then at 24b in a perpendicular direction) and passes through the two prisms and possibly at 24c by the prism 17. This axis 24 defines with the line of sight 10a the fictitious point of intersection of the periscopic channel with the day channel.

Si la lunette S est équipée d'un laser, les voies émission et réception laser coupent également la voie périscopique.If the S telescope is equipped with a laser, the laser emission and reception channels also cut the periscopic channel.

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  1. A sighting device for an armoured vehicle integrating an episcopic channel, of the type incorporating a top module (9) supporting a sighting mirror (10), a middle module (11) fastened to the vehicle turret on which the top module is fastened, and a telescopic sight (5), characterized in that it comprises an episcopic channel marked out by an episcope (6) positioned to the front of the middle module (11) and reflection means (7, 8) integrated in the middle module marking out a field of vision intersecting the line of sight of the telescopic sight (5), to ensure periscopic vision to the fore of the middle module.
  2. A sight device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the reflection means (7, 8) are formed of two prisms placed on either side of the line of sight.
  3. A sighting device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the body of the episcope (6) is parallel to the axis (10b) of the telescopic sight.
  4. A sighting device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the optical axis of the reflection means (7, 8) is perpendicular to the line of sight (10a).
  5. A sighting device according to any one of the above Claims, characterized in that the episcope (6) marks out a field of vision of approximately 10° in elevation and 50° in traverse.
  6. A sighting device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the inlet and outlet axes of the episcope are substantially horizontal.
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