EP3183533B1 - Tracer composition for tracer ammunition which can be fired from a gun - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a tracer set for shootable from a gun barrel tracer ammunition with the tracer receiving the tracer, wherein the tracer set comprises a cup-shaped housing.
- the known tracer sets are each a pyrotechnic set which is either pressed directly into a recess in the floor of the basement or into a cup-shaped housing, for example of steel. In the case of using a cup-shaped housing this is usually screwed into a threaded hole in the bottom of the projectile.
- the tracer When firing the corresponding projectile the tracer is ignited by the propellant gases of the corresponding ammunition and then burns off under the development of high heat.
- a disadvantage of the known tracer sets among other things, that they can set the environment of the point of impact of the projectile on fire in dry weather, provided that they are not completely burned out when the projectile hits the ground.
- pyrotechnic tracers fire hazards in the rough handling of ammunition and are due to the classification according to the Explosives Act associated with a relatively high administrative, transport and storage costs.
- the invention has for its object to develop a further tracer composition.
- the invention is essentially based on the idea of using an electric tracer unit instead of a pyrotechnic tracer unit, in which the tracer track is not generated by the firing of the corresponding projectile by the burning of a pyrotechnic mixture, but rather by the illumination of one or more electrical illuminants.
- the tracer track is not generated by the firing of the corresponding projectile by the burning of a pyrotechnic mixture, but rather by the illumination of one or more electrical illuminants.
- a luminous ammunition for illuminating a battlefield which proposes to use for the flare no pyrotechnic flare, but an electric filament that emits light in the visible and / or infrared wavelength range depending on its intended use.
- the light ammunition goes by means of a parachute to the ground and illuminates the battlefield thereby.
- the tracer track set essentially comprises an electrical power supply device arranged on the bottom side in the cup-shaped housing, a circuit device and a light-emitting diode arrangement which can be supplied with electrical voltage by the power supply device via the circuit device.
- an optic consisting of a lens or a lens system is also provided in the region of the rear-side opening of the cup-shaped housing.
- the focusing is realized by a reflector.
- the components of the tracer can also be installed directly in the projectile body.
- the tracer according to the invention is completely inert and thus can not be implemented unintentionally. As it is therefore not a dangerous good within the meaning of the Explosives Act, its shipment is also less complicated than the dispatch of conventional pyrotechnic tracers. In addition, the coloring of the tracer is easily accessible by appropriate choice of the light emitting diode (s).
- the energy supply device is preferably a firing-resistant battery located in a battery receptacle. Such from the prior art known batteries already have a lifetime of 10 years and more. Alternatively, at least one capacitor can be integrated in the light ammunition. Further energy supply options are wind turbines, set-back generators, etc.
- the inner circumferential surface of the cup-shaped housing in the region of the light emitting diode and the rear side subsequent optics may be formed mirrored.
- the optics can be designed as a lens system or as a reflector.
- the light-emitting diodes are arranged inclined to the longitudinal axis of the cup-shaped housing, However, the bullet axis should still be within the light cone.
- the tracer composition in particular the optics, is heavily stressed by the high pressure when firing the projectile and the optical components of the tracer set would also be heavily contaminated by the propellant gases, it is expedient to close the rear-side opening of the cup-shaped housing by a detachable closure part.
- This closure member may preferably consist of an elastic membrane made of rubber or plastic, which has in its central region adapted to the optics of the tracer set contour, and the edge with the tracer receiving the trajectory non-positively (for example by means of screws) is connectable.
- the membrane may be reinforced in the axial region of the closure member by a higher strength metal insert than the membrane.
- the metallic insert can be connected by vulcanization firmly with the existing example of rubber membrane. The metallic insert protects together with the membrane from the propellant charge gases. By supporting the metallic insert on the edge of the cup-shaped housing of the tracer set the gas pressure acting on the optics is reduced.
- the membrane should have an outer diameter, which projects beyond the tracer the luminous tracer record side, so when shooting the Projectile the membrane is torn off by the air flow from the open area of the cup-shaped housing.
- the membrane is circumferentially connected via a plurality of valves with blind holes in the rear outer wall of the projectile, so that the projectile in the blind holes penetrated high-pressure propellant gases flow out of the holes when the projectile is fired as soon as the projectile the mouth of Weapon tube of the corresponding gun has left and tear the membrane with it.
- blind holes projecting outer contour of the valves are conical.
- the circuit device may, for example, be a switching element which, due to the high launch acceleration of the projectile containing the respective tracer, automatically transitions from an open to a closed state and then electrically connects the energy supply device to the light-emitting diode arrangement.
- an electronic circuit device which is connected to a sensor for detecting the firing of the projectile which can be connected to the tracer unit.
- the electronic circuit device comprises a thyristor, which supplies the light emitting diode arrangement via a processor only with voltage from the power supply device when a voltage value generated by the sensor has exceeded a predetermined voltage value (1st condition) during a predetermined time interval (2nd condition) (similar a fuse detonation).
- the senor may be a piezoelectric sensor, preferably a film-like piezoceramic, whose first surface is supported on the electrical power supply device and whose second surface is supported on the electronic circuit device.
- the inert mass of the power supply device here, for example, the battery
- the sensor is a piezoceramic arranged between the bottom of the cup-shaped housing and the adjacent wall of the projectile. In such an arrangement, the displacement of the cup-shaped housing is exploited by the high pressure of the propellant gases when firing the corresponding projectile. Because a displacement of the housing is at the occurring during firing high gas pressures at least in the elastic range. Movements of the housing in the elastic range are sufficient to apply considerable pressure to the piezoceramic located between the bottom of the cup-shaped housing and the projectile.
- the sequence of the light sequence of the light emitting diode (s) flashing, switching on the LEDs only after a Vorrohrzeit, shutdown after the expiry of the flight time and a predetermined safety time, etc.
- the sequence of the light sequence of the light emitting diode (s) flashing, switching on the LEDs only after a Vorrohrzeit, shutdown after the expiry of the flight time and a predetermined safety time, etc.
- the tracer set according to the invention is firing resistant, not only firing resistant components must be used, but the components of the tracer set should also be secured by means of appropriate casting compounds in the cup-shaped housing fireproof.
- FIG. 1 1 denotes a tracer set for tracer ammunition which can be fired from a barrel weapon.
- the tracer 1 comprises a cup-shaped housing 2 made of steel, in the bottom side, an electrical power supply device 3 is arranged.
- the power supply device 3 comprises a battery holder 4 and a battery 5 located therein.
- the battery holder 4 serves to center the battery 5 and protects against unintentional short circuits when the battery 5 contacts the metallic parts of the tracer 1.
- Your material is preferably made of a plastic and or of a ceramic material. When using metal, surface treatment (e.g., by anodization) for electrical passivation is also conceivable.
- a capacitor can be used, which is charged via an internal power supply (not shown in detail) and supplies a circuit device 6 with power after the firing signal.
- an internal energy supply can be an RCID chip, to which the necessary energy during / after projectile exit 4 (illuminated ammunition) from the weapon barrel (not shown in more detail) can be coupled in, for example by means of microwaves.
- the electronic power supply device 3 is adjoined axially by an electronic circuit device 6 and to it a light-emitting diode arrangement 7 which can be supplied with electrical energy by the power supply device 3 with the aid of the electronic circuit device 6.
- the electronic circuit device 6 comprises a first circuit board 8, which accommodates first electronic components 9, and a second circuit board 13, which is fixed in a first potting compound 10, with further electronic components 11.
- circuit board 8 of the electronic circuit device 6 serves to support a film-shaped piezo sensor 12, which is arranged between the board 8 and the battery holder 4 and is used as a launch sensor.
- the light-emitting diode arrangement 7 comprises a second circuit board 13, on which one or more light-emitting diodes 14 are arranged (shown is only a single light-emitting diode for reasons of clarity).
- a lens (optics) 16 is provided for focusing the light generated by the light-emitting diode 14.
- the optic 16 is designed such that a suitable opening angle for the visibility of the tracer is created.
- an opening angle of approximately ⁇ 5 ° to ⁇ 10 ° is preferred for large caliber ammunition.
- the optics 16 should be crystal clear (completely transparent to the light of the light emitting diodes 14) and should be as free of inclusions as possible in order to achieve a high luminous efficacy and to avoid unintentional scattering. It can be made of glass, plastic (e.g., a silicone elastomer) or other crystal clear materials.
- the laboratory can be realized by gluing a solid body (lens) or casting a potting compound either in a mold or with subsequent mechanical processing. A combination is also conceivable.
- potting compounds 10 for fixing the components in the interior of the cup-shaped housing 2 are in Fig.1 only schematically indicated filling openings 18, 19 provided in the side wall of the housing 2.
- the potting compound 10, 20, 21 for fixing the components of the tracer assembly 1 between the second board 13 and the bottom 22 of the housing 2 should have no air pockets to intercept the pressure and acceleration forces and enclose all components.
- the potting compounds which may be, for example, epoxy resins, polyurethanes or silicone elastomers, should be electrically non-conductive.
- the trailing aperture of the tracer is shown with a reflector geometry 15 '.
- the geometry is designed so that reflection takes place in the above-mentioned range of ⁇ 5 ° to ⁇ 10 °, if possible.
- the potting compound 17 is then used only as protection of the LED.
- Fig.2 illustrated block diagram closer to the operation of the above-described tracer set 1 when firing a provided with the tracer 1 record bullet: As Fig.2 can be removed, the electronic circuit device 6 via corresponding lines with both the battery 5, the piezoelectric sensor 12 and the light emitting diode (LED) 14 is electrically connected.
- LED light emitting diode
- the electronic circuit device 6 essentially comprises a thyristor 60, which supplies the light-emitting diode 14 with power from the battery 5 via a processor 61 controlling the light-emitting diode 14 whenever a voltage value generated by the piezo sensor 12 has a predetermined voltage value (1st condition) during a predetermined time interval (2nd condition) has exceeded.
- the piezosensor 12 is loaded when firing a tracer containing the tracer 1 by the inert masses of the internal components of the tracer assembly 1, in particular the battery 5, and generates a voltage. If a previously set and load-matching voltage value is exceeded, a field-effect transistor 62 (FET 1) is turned on and the capacitor of an RC timer 63 is charged. The charging process of the capacitor is dependent on the duration of the pressure acting on the piezoelectric sensor 12 and thus on the duration of the permeability of the field effect transistor 62.
- FET 1 field-effect transistor 62
- the thyristor 60 is ignited and the processor 61 is supplied with voltage of the battery 5 via further field-effect transistors (FET 2/3) 64, so that the processor 61 can start a corresponding program ,
- the processor 61 supplies via the driver circuit (FET 4/5) 65, the LED 14 with the voltage of the battery 5.
- the LED 14 is protected by a current limiting circuit 66 from overloading.
- the light emitting diode 14 may be switched to generate any rhythm, e.g. "Switch-on delay”, “flashing”, “variable flashing rhythm” etc.
- the inventive tracer 1 has compared to pyrotechnic tracers so among other things the great advantage that - controlled by the processor 61 - a flashing tracer can be generated and / or that the tracer is turned on only after a predeterminable Vorrohrzeit. In this way, the life of the battery 5 or the luminous efficacy of the light emitting diode 14 (power increase) can be increased.
- the lighting time should be timed so that the light trail can shine for the entire flight time of the corresponding projectile, including a safety time.
- a switch-off of the light-emitting diode 14 after a predetermined period of time can be provided so that too much energy is not consumed when the light-emitting diode 14 is switched on unintentionally and the light track set 1 can still be used as intended even after unintentional lighting.
- the battery For reasons of environmental protection to be completely discharged, a one-time "switch-on" with subsequent defined discharge of the battery can be provided.
- the electronic circuit device 6 is preferably designed such that a long service life can be achieved.
- the field effect transistor 62 is very high in the off state and therefore consumes virtually no power in this state.
- the RC timer 63 is passive and therefore consumes no current, as does the subsequent high-impedance thyristor 60.
- the thyristor 60 downstream components 65 and 66 are de-energized.
- the tracer set may comprise a multi-part cup-shaped housing, which can significantly simplify the assembly of the tracer set.
- Figure 3 is such a 1 'designated tracer with a corresponding housing 2' shown, wherein the threaded cutting areas between the individual housing parts are designated by the reference numeral 23.
- the inner circumferential surface 25 of the cup-shaped housing 2 'in the region of the light emitting diode 14 and the subsequent optics 16 may be formed (such as by a chrome plating) mirrored.
- a reflector geometry can be incorporated into the open area 15.
- a corresponding representation can be found in 1a ,
- the piezosensor is a piezoceramic arranged between the bottom of the cup-shaped housing and the rear wall of the corresponding projectile.
- Such an arrangement is in Figure 4 shown.
- FIG. 5 A corresponding arrangement is in Figure 5 shown.
- such a closure member 30 may preferably consist of an elastic membrane 31 made of rubber or plastic, which has a contour adapted to the optics 16 of the tracer set 1 in its central region, and the edge of the tracer 26 receiving the tracer cartridge 1 frictionally (for example by means of screws 32) is connectable.
- the membrane 31 has an outer diameter which projects laterally beyond the tracer 26 receiving the tracer assembly 1, so that the membrane 31 is torn off by the air inflow 33 from the opening 15 of the bowl-shaped housing 2 when the projectile 26 is fired.
- the membrane 31 ' may be reinforced in the middle region of the closure part 30 'by a metal insert 34 with a higher strength than the membrane 31'.
- the metallic insert 34 can be connected by vulcanization firmly with the existing example of rubber membrane 31 '.
- the metallic insert 34 protects the optic 16 or the reflector coating together with the membrane 31 'from the propellant charge gases.
- the membrane 31 "of the closure part 30" does not protrude beyond the projectile 26 at the edge and is attached non-positively by means of screws 32 to the projectile 26.
- the membrane 31" additionally has a plurality of valves 36 which are in corresponding blind holes 37 of the rear outer wall 38 of the projectile 26 intervene.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Leuchtspursatz für aus einer Rohrwaffe verschießbare Leuchtspurmunition mit einem den Leuchtspursatz aufnehmenden Geschoss, wobei der Leuchtspursatz ein napfförmiges Gehäuse umfasst.The invention relates to a tracer set for shootable from a gun barrel tracer ammunition with the tracer receiving the tracer, wherein the tracer set comprises a cup-shaped housing.
Übungsmunition und Gefechtsmunition verfügen häufig über einen Leuchtspursatz zur Geschossverfolgung. Bei den bekannten Leuchtspursätzen handelt es sich jeweils um einen pyrotechnischen Satz, der entweder direkt in eine Ausnehmung des Geschossbodens oder in ein napfförmiges Gehäuse, beispielsweise aus Stahl, eingepresst wird. Im Falle der Verwendung eines napfförmigen Gehäuses wird dieses in der Regel in ein Gewindeloch im Boden des Geschosses eingeschraubt.Training ammunition and combat ammunition often have a tracer track record for bullet tracking. The known tracer sets are each a pyrotechnic set which is either pressed directly into a recess in the floor of the basement or into a cup-shaped housing, for example of steel. In the case of using a cup-shaped housing this is usually screwed into a threaded hole in the bottom of the projectile.
Beim Abfeuern des entsprechenden Geschosses wird der Leuchtspursatz durch die Treibladungsgase der entsprechenden Munition gezündet und brennt anschließend unter Entwicklung großer Hitze ab.When firing the corresponding projectile the tracer is ignited by the propellant gases of the corresponding ammunition and then burns off under the development of high heat.
Nachteilig ist bei den bekannten Leuchtspursätzen daher unter anderem, dass sie bei trockener Witterung die Umgebung der Aufschlagstelle des Geschosses in Brand setzen können, sofern sie beim Aufschlagen des Geschosses auf den Boden noch nicht vollständig ausgebrannt sind. Außerdem bergen pyrotechnische Leuchtspursätze Gefahren bei der rauen Handhabung der Munition und sind aufgrund der Einklassifizierung nach dem Explosivstoffgesetz mit einem relativ hohen Verwaltungs-, Transport- und Lagerungsaufwand verbunden.A disadvantage of the known tracer sets, among other things, that they can set the environment of the point of impact of the projectile on fire in dry weather, provided that they are not completely burned out when the projectile hits the ground. In addition, pyrotechnic tracers fire hazards in the rough handling of ammunition and are due to the classification according to the Explosives Act associated with a relatively high administrative, transport and storage costs.
Aus der
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen weiteren Leuchtspursatz zu entwickeln.The invention has for its object to develop a further tracer composition.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Weitere, besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung offenbaren die Unteransprüche.This object is achieved by the features of
Die Erfindung beruht im Wesentlichen auf dem Gedanken, statt eines pyrotechnischen Leuchtspursatzes einen elektrischen Leuchtspursatz zu verwenden, bei dem die Leuchtspur nach dem Abschuss des entsprechenden Geschosses also nicht durch das Abbrennen einer pyrotechnischen Mischung erzeugt wird, sondern durch das Leuchten einer oder mehrerer elektrischer Leuchtmittel, vorzugsweise Leuchtdioden, und die Geschossverfolgung somit durch eine "kalte" Leuchtspur erfolgt.The invention is essentially based on the idea of using an electric tracer unit instead of a pyrotechnic tracer unit, in which the tracer track is not generated by the firing of the corresponding projectile by the burning of a pyrotechnic mixture, but rather by the illumination of one or more electrical illuminants. Preferably light-emitting diodes, and the bullet tracking is thus carried out by a "cold" tracer.
Aus der
Der erfindungsgemäße Leuchtspursatz umfasst im Wesentlichen eine bodenseitig in dem napfförmigen Gehäuse angeordnete elektrische Energieversorgungseinrichtung, eine Schaltungseinrichtung und eine Leuchtdiodenanordnung, die über die Schaltungseinrichtung von der Energieversorgungseinrichtung mit elektrischer Spannung versorgbar ist. Zur Fokussierung der Lichtstrahlen der Leuchtdiode ist außerdem im Bereich der heckseitigen Öffnung des napfförmigen Gehäuses eine aus einer Linse oder einem Linsensystem bestehende Optik vorgesehen. Bei Verzicht auf eine Linse oder ein Linsensystem wird die Fokussierung durch einen Reflektor realisiert. Anstelle eines Napfes können die Komponenten der Leuchtspur auch direkt in den Geschosskörper eingebaut werden.The tracer track set according to the invention essentially comprises an electrical power supply device arranged on the bottom side in the cup-shaped housing, a circuit device and a light-emitting diode arrangement which can be supplied with electrical voltage by the power supply device via the circuit device. For focusing the light beams of the light-emitting diode, an optic consisting of a lens or a lens system is also provided in the region of the rear-side opening of the cup-shaped housing. When dispensing with a lens or a lens system, the focusing is realized by a reflector. Instead of a cup, the components of the tracer can also be installed directly in the projectile body.
Der erfindungsgemäße Leuchtspursatz ist vollständig inert und kann sich somit nicht unbeabsichtigt umsetzen. Da er damit kein gefährliches Gut im Sinne des Explosivstoffgesetzes ist, wird auch sein Versand unkomplizierter als der Versand herkömmlicher pyrotechnischer Leuchtspursätze. Außerdem ist die Farbgebung der Leuchtspur auf einfache Weise durch entsprechende Wahl der Leuchtdiode(n) erreichbar.The tracer according to the invention is completely inert and thus can not be implemented unintentionally. As it is therefore not a dangerous good within the meaning of the Explosives Act, its shipment is also less complicated than the dispatch of conventional pyrotechnic tracers. In addition, the coloring of the tracer is easily accessible by appropriate choice of the light emitting diode (s).
Bei der Energieversorgungseinrichtung handelt es sich vorzugsweise um eine in einer Batterieaufnahme befindliche abschussfeste Batterie. Derartige aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Batterien besitzen bereits heute eine Lebensdauer von 10 Jahren und mehr. Alternativ kann zumindest ein Kondensator in der Leuchtmunition eingebunden sein. Weitere Energieversorgungsmöglichkeiten stellen Windräder, Set-back-Generatoren usw. dar.The energy supply device is preferably a firing-resistant battery located in a battery receptacle. Such from the prior art known batteries already have a lifetime of 10 years and more. Alternatively, at least one capacitor can be integrated in the light ammunition. Further energy supply options are wind turbines, set-back generators, etc.
Zur Nutzung eventueller Streustrahlung der Leuchtdioden kann die innere Mantelfläche des napfförmigen Gehäuses im Bereich der Leuchtdiode und der sich heckseitig anschließenden Optik (etwa durch eine Verchromung) verspiegelt ausgebildet sein. Die Optik kann dabei als Linsensystem oder als Reflektor ausgebildet sein.To use any stray radiation of the LEDs, the inner circumferential surface of the cup-shaped housing in the region of the light emitting diode and the rear side subsequent optics (such as by a chrome plating) may be formed mirrored. The optics can be designed as a lens system or as a reflector.
Um bei gleicher Fokussierung der Lichtstrahlen, und damit gleicher Helligkeit, einen größeren Bereich zu beleuchten, hat es sich bei drallstabilisierten Geschossen oder bei Geschossen, die einen Ausgleichsdrall aufweisen, als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn erfindungsgemäß die Leuchtdioden zur Längsachse des napfförmigen Gehäuses geneigt angeordnet sind, wobei die Geschossachse allerdings noch innerhalb des Lichtkegels liegen sollte.In order to illuminate a larger area with the same focusing of the light beams, and thus the same brightness, it has proved to be advantageous in spin-stabilized projectiles or projectiles which have a balancing twist if, according to the invention, the light-emitting diodes are arranged inclined to the longitudinal axis of the cup-shaped housing, However, the bullet axis should still be within the light cone.
Da der Leuchtspursatz, insbesondere die Optik, durch den hohen Druck beim Abschuss des Geschosses stark beansprucht wird und die optischen Komponenten des Leuchtspursatzes überdies durch die Treibladungsgase stark verschmutzt würden, ist es zweckmäßig, die heckseitige Öffnung des napfförmigen Gehäuses durch ein lösbares Verschlussteil zu verschließen.Since the tracer composition, in particular the optics, is heavily stressed by the high pressure when firing the projectile and the optical components of the tracer set would also be heavily contaminated by the propellant gases, it is expedient to close the rear-side opening of the cup-shaped housing by a detachable closure part.
Dieses Verschlussteil kann vorzugsweise aus einer elastischen Membran aus Gummi oder Kunststoff bestehen, die in ihrem mittleren Bereich eine der Optik des Leuchtspursatzes angepasste Kontur aufweist, und die randseitig mit dem den Leuchtspursatz aufnehmenden Geschoss kraftschlüssig (etwa mit Hilfe von Schrauben) verbindbar ist.This closure member may preferably consist of an elastic membrane made of rubber or plastic, which has in its central region adapted to the optics of the tracer set contour, and the edge with the tracer receiving the trajectory non-positively (for example by means of screws) is connectable.
Alternativ kann die Membran im axialen Bereich des Verschlussteiles durch einen metallischen Einsatz mit höherer Festigkeit als die Membran verstärkt sein. Der metallische Einsatz kann dabei durch Vulkanisation fest mit der beispielsweise aus Gummi bestehenden Membran verbunden sein. Der metallische Einsatz schützt zusammen mit der Membran vor den Treibladungsgasen. Durch Abstützung des metallischen Einsatzes auf dem Rand des napfförmigen Gehäuses des Leuchtspursatzes wird der auf der Optik wirkende Gasdruck abgemindert.Alternatively, the membrane may be reinforced in the axial region of the closure member by a higher strength metal insert than the membrane. The metallic insert can be connected by vulcanization firmly with the existing example of rubber membrane. The metallic insert protects together with the membrane from the propellant charge gases. By supporting the metallic insert on the edge of the cup-shaped housing of the tracer set the gas pressure acting on the optics is reduced.
Vorzugsweise sollte die Membran einen Außendurchmesser aufweisen, der das den Leuchtspursatz aufnehmende Geschoss seitlich überragt, sodass beim Abschuss des Geschosses die Membran durch die Luftanströmung von dem offenen Bereich des napfförmigen Gehäuses abgerissen wird.Preferably, the membrane should have an outer diameter, which projects beyond the tracer the luminous tracer record side, so when shooting the Projectile the membrane is torn off by the air flow from the open area of the cup-shaped housing.
Es kann aber auch vorgesehen werden, dass die Membran umfangseilig über mehrere Ventile mit sacklochartigen Bohrungen in der heckseitigen Außenwand des Geschosses verbindbar ist, sodass die beim Abschuss des Geschosses in die Sacklochbohrungen eingedrungenen hochgespannten Treibladungsgase wieder aus den Bohrungen ausströmen, sobald das Geschoss die Mündung des Waffenrohres der entsprechenden Rohrwaffe verlassen hat und die Membran mit sich reißen.But it can also be provided that the membrane is circumferentially connected via a plurality of valves with blind holes in the rear outer wall of the projectile, so that the projectile in the blind holes penetrated high-pressure propellant gases flow out of the holes when the projectile is fired as soon as the projectile the mouth of Weapon tube of the corresponding gun has left and tear the membrane with it.
Dabei hat es sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Sacklochbohrungen ragende Außenkontur der Ventile kegelförmig ausgebildet sind.It has proven to be advantageous if the blind holes projecting outer contour of the valves are conical.
Bei der Schaltungseinrichtung kann es sich beispielsweise um ein Schaltelement handeln, welches aufgrund der hohen Abschussbeschleunigung des den jeweiligen Leuchtspursatz enthaltenden Geschosses automatisch von einem geöffneten in einen geschlossenen Zustand übergeht und dann die Energieversorgungseinrichtung mit der Leuchtdiodenanordnung elektrisch verbindet.The circuit device may, for example, be a switching element which, due to the high launch acceleration of the projectile containing the respective tracer, automatically transitions from an open to a closed state and then electrically connects the energy supply device to the light-emitting diode arrangement.
Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist allerdings vorgesehen, dass es sich um eine elektronische Schaltungseinrichtung handelt, die mit einem Sensor zur Detektierung des Abschusses des mit dem Leuchtspursatz verbindbaren Geschosses verbunden ist. Die elektronische Schaltungseinrichtung umfasst einen Thyristor, der die Leuchtdiodenanordnung über einen Prozessor nur dann mit Spannung aus der Energieversorgungseinrichtung versorgt, wenn ein von dem Sensor erzeugter Spannungswert einen vorgegebenen Spannungswert (1. Bedingung) während eines vorgegebenen Zeitintervalles (2. Bedingung) überschritten hat (ähnlich einer Zünderentsicherung).In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, it is provided that it is an electronic circuit device which is connected to a sensor for detecting the firing of the projectile which can be connected to the tracer unit. The electronic circuit device comprises a thyristor, which supplies the light emitting diode arrangement via a processor only with voltage from the power supply device when a voltage value generated by the sensor has exceeded a predetermined voltage value (1st condition) during a predetermined time interval (2nd condition) (similar a fuse detonation).
Dabei kann es sich bei dem Sensor um einen Piezosensor, vorzugsweise um eine folienartige Piezokeramik, handeln, deren erste Oberfläche sich an der elektrischen Energieversorgungseinrichtung und deren zweite Oberfläche sich an der elektronischen Schaltungseinrichtung abstützt. Die träge Masse der Energieversorgungseinrichtung (hier z.B. die Batterie) kann beim Abschuss durch die Beschleunigungskräfte somit einen hohen Druck auf das Piezoelement ausüben und die beiden oben genannten Bedingungen erfüllen. Es kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, dass es sich bei dem Sensor um eine zwischen dem Boden des napfförmigen Gehäuses und der benachbarten Wand des Geschosses angeordnete Piezokeramik handelt. Bei einer derartigen Anordnung wird die Verschiebung des napfförmigen Gehäuses durch den hohen Druck der Treibladungsgase beim Abschuss des entsprechenden Geschosses ausgenutzt. Denn eine Verschiebung des Gehäuses liegt bei den beim Abschuss auftretenden hohen Gasdrücken mindestens im elastischen Bereich vor. Bewegungen des Gehäuses im elastischen Bereich reichen aus, um die zwischen dem Boden des napfförmigen Gehäuses und dem Geschoss befindliche Piezokeramik mit erheblichem Druck zu beaufschlagen.In this case, the sensor may be a piezoelectric sensor, preferably a film-like piezoceramic, whose first surface is supported on the electrical power supply device and whose second surface is supported on the electronic circuit device. The inert mass of the power supply device (here, for example, the battery) can thus exert a high pressure on the piezoelectric element when fired by the acceleration forces and meet the two conditions mentioned above. However, it can also be provided that the sensor is a piezoceramic arranged between the bottom of the cup-shaped housing and the adjacent wall of the projectile. In such an arrangement, the displacement of the cup-shaped housing is exploited by the high pressure of the propellant gases when firing the corresponding projectile. Because a displacement of the housing is at the occurring during firing high gas pressures at least in the elastic range. Movements of the housing in the elastic range are sufficient to apply considerable pressure to the piezoceramic located between the bottom of the cup-shaped housing and the projectile.
Durch entsprechende Programmierung des Prozessors der elektronischen Schaltungseinrichtung kann der Ablauf der Leuchtfolge der Leuchtdiode(n) (Blinken, Einschalten der Leuchtdioden erst nach Ablauf einer Vorrohrzeit, Abschalten nach Ablauf der Flugzeit und einer vorgebbaren Sicherheitszeit etc.) auf einfache Weise vorgegeben werden.By appropriate programming of the processor of the electronic circuit device, the sequence of the light sequence of the light emitting diode (s) (flashing, switching on the LEDs only after a Vorrohrzeit, shutdown after the expiry of the flight time and a predetermined safety time, etc.) can be easily specified.
Um sicherzustellen, dass der erfindungsgemäße Leuchtspursatz abschussfest ist, müssen nicht nur abschussfeste Bauelemente verwendet werden, sondern die Bauelemente des Leuchtspursatzes sollten auch mittels entsprechender Vergussmassen in dem napfförmigen Gehäuse abschussfest fixiert sein.To ensure that the tracer set according to the invention is firing resistant, not only firing resistant components must be used, but the components of the tracer set should also be secured by means of appropriate casting compounds in the cup-shaped housing fireproof.
Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den folgenden, anhand von Figuren beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen. Es zeigen:
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Fig.1 den schematischen Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtspursatzes mit einem Linsensystem im Längsschnitt; -
Fig. 1a den schematischen Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtspursatzes mit einem Reflektor im Längsschnitt -
Fig.2 ein Blockschaltbild einer in dem erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtspursatz angeordneten elektronischen Schaltungseinrichtung; -
Fig.3 einenFig.1 /1a entsprechenden Leuchtspursatz mit mehrteiligem napfförmigen Gehäuse und teilweise verspiegelter innerer Mantelfläche; -
Fig.4 einenFig. 1 /1a entsprechenden Leuchtspursatz, der in den heckseitigen Bereich eines Geschosses eingesetzt ist, wobei zwischen dem Boden des napfförmigen Gehäuses des Leuchtspursatzes und der sich anschließenden Wand des Geschosses eine folienartige Piezokeramik angeordnet ist; -
Fig.5 den heckseitigen Bereich eines drallstabilisierten Geschosses oder eines Geschosses mit Ausgleichsdrall mit darin angeordnetem Leuchtspursatz; -
Fig.6-8 heckseitige Bereiche von Geschossen mit darin angeordneten Leuchtspursätzen, wobei die heckseitigen Öffnungen der napfförmigen Gehäuse der Leuchtspursätze durch unterschiedliche lösbare Verschlussteile verschlossen sind.
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Fig.1 the schematic structure of a tracer according to the invention with a lens system in longitudinal section; -
Fig. 1a the schematic structure of a tracer according to the invention with a reflector in longitudinal section -
Fig.2 a block diagram of an arranged in the luminous track set electronic circuit device according to the invention; -
Figure 3 oneFig.1 /1a corresponding tracer set with multi-part cup-shaped housing and partially mirrored inner lateral surface; -
Figure 4 oneFig. 1 /1a corresponding tracer set, which is inserted into the rear area of a projectile, wherein between the bottom of the cup-shaped housing of the tracer and the subsequent wall of the projectile a film-like piezoceramic is arranged; -
Figure 5 the rear-side region of a spin-stabilized projectile or a projectile with compensating spin with a set of tracers arranged therein; -
Fig.6-8 Rear-side areas of floors with therein arranged tracer sets, wherein the rear-side openings of the cup-shaped housing of the tracers are closed by different releasable closure parts.
In der
Die Energieversorgungseinrichtung 3 umfasst eine Batterieaufnahme 4 und eine darin befindliche Batterie 5. Dabei dient die Batterieaufnahme 4 der Zentrierung der Batterie 5 und schützt vor unbeabsichtigten Kurzschlüssen bei Berührung der Batterie 5 mit den metallischen Teilen des Leuchtspursatzes 1. Ihr Material besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Kunststoff und / oder aus einem keramischen Material. Bei Verwendung von Metall ist eine Oberflächenbehandlung (z.B. durch Eloxieren) zur elektrischen Passivierung ebenfalls denkbar.The
Alternativ kann als Energieversorgungseinrichtung 3 ein Kondensator eingesetzt werden, der über eine munitionsinterne Energieversorgung (nicht näher dargestellt) aufgeladen wird und nach dem Abschusssignal eine Schaltungseinrichtung 6 mit Strom versorgt. Eine munitionsinterne Energieversorgung kann hierbei ein RCID-Chip sein, dem die notwendige Energie beim / nach Geschossaustritt 4 (Leuchtmunition) aus dem Waffenrohr (nicht näher dargestellt) beispielsweise mittels Mikrowellen eingekoppelt werden kann.Alternatively, as a
An die Energieversorgungseinrichtung 3 schließen sich axial eine elektronische Schaltungseinrichtung 6 und daran eine von der Energieversorgungseinrichtung 3 mit Hilfe der elektronischen Schaltungseinrichtung 6 mit elektrischer Energie versorgbare Leuchtdiodenanordnung 7 an.The electronic
Die elektronische Schaltungseinrichtung 6 umfasst eine erste Platine 8, die erste elektronische Bauteile 9 aufnimmt, sowie eine in einer ersten Vergussmasse 10 fixierte zweite Platine 13 mit weiteren elektronischen Bauteilen 11.The
Außerdem dient die Platine 8 der elektronischen Schaltungseinrichtung 6 zur Abstützung eines folienförmigen Piezosensors 12, der zwischen der Platine 8 und der Batterieaufnahme 4 angeordnet ist und als Abschusssensor verwendet wird.In addition, the
Die Leuchtdiodenanordnung 7 umfasst eine zweite Platine 13, auf der eine oder mehrere Leuchtdioden 14 angeordnet sind (dargestellt ist aus Übersichtlichkeitsgründen nur eine einzige Leuchtdiode).The light-emitting diode arrangement 7 comprises a second circuit board 13, on which one or more light-emitting
Eine Anordnung sämtlicher elektronischer Bauteile inklusive der Leuchtdioden auf einer einzigen Platine ist ebenfalls machbar.An arrangement of all electronic components including the LEDs on a single board is also feasible.
Im Bereich der Öffnung 15 des napfförmigen Gehäuses 2 ist eine Linse (Optik) 16 zur Fokussierung des durch die Leuchtdiode 14 erzeugten Lichtes vorgesehen. Dabei ist die Optik 16 derart ausgelegt, dass ein geeigneter Öffnungswinkel für die Sichtbarkeit der Leuchtspur entsteht.In the region of the
Um eine Nachverfolgung des mit dem Leuchtspursatz 1 versehenen Geschosses auch seitlich neben der Abschusseinrichtung zu erreichen, wird bei großkalibriger Munition ein Öffnungswinkel von ca. ± 5° bis ± 10° bevorzugt.In order to achieve a follow-up of the projectile provided with the
Die Optik 16 sollte glasklar (vollständig durchsichtig für das Licht der Leuchtdioden 14) und möglichst frei von Einschlüssen sein, um eine hohe Lichtausbeute zu erreichen und unbeabsichtigte Streuungen zu vermeiden. Sie kann aus Glas, Kunststoff (z.B. einem Silikon-Elastomer) oder anderen glasklaren Materialien gefertigt werden. Die Laborierung kann durch Einkleben eines festen Körpers (Linse) oder Gießen einer Vergussmasse entweder in eine Form oder mit anschließender mechanischer Bearbeitung realisiert werden. Eine Kombination ist ebenfalls denkbar.The
In dem in
Zum Einbringen der Vergussmassen 10, zur Fixierung der Bauelemente in dem Innenraum des napfförmigen Gehäuses 2 sind die in
Außerdem sollten die Vergussmassen, bei denen es sich beispielsweise um Epoxidharze, Polyurethane oder Silikon-Elastomere handeln kann, elektrisch nicht leitend sein.In addition, the potting compounds, which may be, for example, epoxy resins, polyurethanes or silicone elastomers, should be electrically non-conductive.
In
Die Vergussmasse 17 wird dann nur noch als Schutz der LED benutzt.The potting
Nachfolgend wird mit Hilfe des in
Wie
As
Die elektronische Schaltungseinrichtung 6 umfasst im Wesentlichen einen Thyristor 60, der die Leuchtdiode 14 über einen die Leuchtdiode 14 ansteuernden Prozessor 61 immer dann mit Strom aus der Batterie 5 versorgt, wenn ein von dem Piezosensor 12 erzeugter Spannungswert einen vorgegebenen Spannungswert (1. Bedingung) während eines vorgegebenen Zeitintervalles (2. Bedingung) überschritten hat.The
Hierzu wird der Piezosensor 12 beim Abfeuern eines den Leuchtspursatz 1 enthaltenden Geschosses durch die träge Massen der inneren Bauteile des Leuchtspursatzes 1, insbesondere der Batterie 5, belastet und erzeugt eine Spannung. Wird ein vorher eingestellter und zur Belastung passender Spannungswert überschritten, wird ein Feldeffekttransistor 62 (FET 1) leitend und der Kondensator eines RC-Zeitgliedes 63 aufgeladen. Dabei ist der Ladevorgang des Kondensators abhängig von der Dauer des auf den Piezosensor 12 wirkenden Druckes und damit von der Dauer der Durchlässigkeit des Feldeffekttransistors 62.For this purpose, the
Dauert der Ladevorgang des Kondensators des RC-Zeitgliedes 63 lang genug, wird der Thyristor 60 durchgezündet und der Prozessor 61 wird über weitere Feldeffekttransistoren (FET 2/3) 64 mit Spannung der Batterie 5 versorgt, so dass der Prozessor 61 ein entsprechendes Programm starten kann. Der Prozessor 61 versorgt über die Treiberschaltung (FET 4/5) 65 die Leuchtdiode14 mit der Spannung der Batterie 5. Die Leuchtdiode 14 wird durch eine Strombegrenzungsschaltung 66 vor Überlastung geschützt.If the charging process of the capacitor of the
Je nach Art der Programmierung kann die Leuchtdiode 14 so geschaltet werden, dass sie jeden beliebigen Rhythmus erzeugen kann, wie z.B. "Einschaltverzögerung", "Blinken", "veränderlicher Blinkrhythmus" etc.Depending on the type of programming, the
Wird nur ein "Dauerleuchten" gefordert, kann auf den Prozessor 61 verzichtet werden.If only a "continuous light" required, can be dispensed with the
Der erfindungsgemäße elektrische Leuchtspursatz 1 hat gegenüber pyrotechnischen Leuchtspursätzen also unter anderem den großen Vorteil, dass - gesteuert durch den Prozessor 61 - eine blinkende Leuchtspur erzeugt werden kann und/oder dass die Leuchtspur erst nach Ablauf einer vorgebbaren Vorrohrzeit eingeschaltet wird. Auf diese Weise kann die Lebensdauer der Batterie 5 oder die Lichtausbeute der Leuchtdiode 14 (Leistungssteigerung) erhöht werden.The
Die Leuchtdauer sollte zeitlich derart bemessen werden, dass die Leuchtspur über die komplette Flugzeit des entsprechenden Geschosses, einschließlich einer Sicherheitszeit, leuchten kann. Ein Abschalten der Leuchtdiode 14 nach einem vorgegebenen Zeitraum kann vorgesehen werden, damit bei einem unbeabsichtigten Einschalten der Leuchtdiode 14 nicht zu viel Energie verbraucht wird und der Leuchtspursatz 1 auch nach einem unbeabsichtigten Leuchten noch bestimmungsgemäß einsetzbar ist. Andererseits kann, um z.B. die Batterie aus Umweltschutzgründen vollständig zu entladen, auch eine einmalige "Einschaltung" mit anschließender definierter Entladung der Batterie vorgesehen werden.The lighting time should be timed so that the light trail can shine for the entire flight time of the corresponding projectile, including a safety time. A switch-off of the light-emitting
Die elektronische Schaltungseinrichtung 6 ist vorzugsweise derart ausgelegt, dass eine hohe Lebensdauer erreicht werden kann. Hierzu ist der Feldeffekttransistor 62 im abgeschalteten Zustand sehr hochohmig und verbraucht daher in diesem Zustand so gut wie keinen Strom. Das RC-Zeitglied 63 ist passiv und verbraucht daher, genau wie der nachfolgende hochohmige Thyristor 60, ebenso keinen Strom. Schließlich sind auch die dem Thyristor 60 nachgeschalteten Bauteile 65 und 66 stromlos.The
Die Erfindung ist selbstverständlich nicht auf das vorstehend beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.
So kann beispielsweise der Leuchtspursatz ein mehrteiliges napfförmiges Gehäuse umfassen, was die Montage des Leuchtspursatzes wesentlich vereinfachen kann. in
Wie ebenfalls aus
Ferner kann zur Nutzung eventueller Streustrahlung der Leuchtdiode 14 die innere Mantelfläche 25 des napfförmigen Gehäuses 2' im Bereich der Leuchtdiode 14 und der sich anschließenden Optik 16 (etwa durch eine Verchromung) verspiegelt ausgebildet sein.Furthermore, to use any stray radiation of the
Ebenso kann statt eines Linsensystems eine Reflektorgeometrie in den offenen Bereich 15 eingearbeitet sein. Eine entsprechende Darstellung findet sich in
Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass es sich bei dem Piezosensor um eine zwischen dem Boden des napfförmigen Gehäuses und der heckseitigen Wand des entsprechenden Geschosses angeordnete Piezokeramik handelt. Eine derartige Anordnung ist in
Um bei gleicher Fokussierung der Lichtstrahlen einen größeren Bereich zu beleuchten, hat es sich bei drallstabilisierten Geschossen oder bei Geschossen, die einen Ausgleichsdrall aufweisen, als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Leuchtdioden 14 zur Längsachse des napfförmigen Gehäuses geneigt angeordnet sind, wobei die Geschossachse allerdings noch innerhalb des Lichtkegels liegen sollte.In order to illuminate a larger area with the same focusing of the light rays, it has proven in spin-stabilized projectiles or projectiles which have a balancing twist, when the
Eine entsprechende Anordnung ist in
Da der jeweilige Leuchtspursatz eines entsprechenden Geschosses durch den hohen Druck beim Abschuss des Geschosses stark beansprucht wird und die Optik des Leuchtspursatzes überdies durch die Treibladungsgase stark verschmutzt wird, ist es zweckmäßig, die Öffnung 15 des napfförmigen Gehäuses 2 durch ein lösbares Verschlussteil zu verschließen.Since the respective tracer of a corresponding bullet is heavily stressed by the high pressure at the launch of the projectile and the optics of the tracer is also heavily polluted by the propellant gases, it is expedient to close the
Wie
Die Membran 31 weist einen Außendurchmesser auf, der das den Leuchtspursatz 1 aufnehmende Geschoss 26 seitlich überragt, so dass beim Abschuss des Geschosses 26 die Membran 31 durch die Luftanströmung 33 von der Öffnung 15 des napfförmigen Gehäuses 2 abgerissen wird.The
Alternativ kann die Membran 31' (
Es kann aber auch vorgesehen werden, dass die Membran 31" des Verschlussteiles 30" (
Beim Abschuss des Geschosses 26 dringen dann entsprechend hochgespannte Treibladungsgase in die Sacklochbohrungen 37 ein und strömen aus den Bohrungen 37 wieder aus, sobald das Geschoss 26 die Mündung des entsprechenden Waffenrohres verlassen hat. Dabei reißen die aus den Sacklochbohrungen 37 ausströmenden Treibladungsgase dann die Membran 31" von der Öffnung 15 des napfförmigen Gehäuses 2 weg.When launching the projectile 26 then penetrate accordingly high-tension propellant gases into the
Als vorteilhaft hat es sich erwiesen, wenn die in die Sacklochbohrungen 37 ragenden Außenkonturen 39 der Ventile 36 kegelförmig ausgebildet sind.It has proven to be advantageous if the projecting into the
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- Leuchtmittelanordnung, LeuchtdiodenanordnungIlluminant arrangement, light-emitting diode arrangement
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- (heckseitige) Öffnung(rear) opening
- 15, 15'15, 15 '
- (heckseitige) Öffnung, Reflektorgeometrie(rear) opening, reflector geometry
- 1616
- Optik, LinseOptics, lens
- 1717
- (zweite) Vergussmasse(second) potting compound
- 18,1918.19
- Einfüllöffnungenfilling openings
- 20,2120.21
- Vergussmassenencapsulants
- 2222
- Bodenground
- 2323
- GewindeschnittbereicheThread cutting areas
- 2424
- Zwischenwandpartition
- 2525
- innere Mantelflächeinner jacket surface
- 2626
- Geschossbullet
- 2727
- Wandwall
- 30-30"30-30 "
- Verschlussteileclosure parts
- 31-31"31-31 "
- Membranenmembranes
- 3232
- Schraubescrew
- 3333
- Luftströmungairflow
- 3434
- metallischer Einsatzmetallic insert
- 3535
- Rand (Gehäuse)Edge (housing)
- 3636
- VentilValve
- 3737
- Sacklochbohrung, BohrungBlind hole, hole
- 3838
- Außenwand (Gehäuse)Outer wall (housing)
- 3939
- Außenkontur (Ventil)Outer contour (valve)
- 6060
- Thyristorthyristor
- 6161
- Prozessorprocessor
- 6262
- FeldeffekttransistorField Effect Transistor
- 6363
- RC-ZeitgliedRC-timer
- 64,6564.65
- Feldeffekttransistoren, BauteileField effect transistors, components
- 6666
- StrombegrenzungsschaltungCurrent limiting circuit
- 8080
- Lichtstrahlenlight rays
- 100100
- Längsachselongitudinal axis
Claims (14)
- Tracer charge for tracer ammunition that is able to be fired from a barrelled weapon and comprising a projector (26) accommodating the tracer charge (1-1"'), wherein the tracer charge (1-1'") comprises a bowl-shaped housing (2-2"), wherein the tracer charge (1-1"') comprises an electrical energy supply device (3) arranged at the bottom in the bowl-shaped housing (2-2"), a circuit device (6) and an illuminant arrangement (7), which is able to be supplied with electrical voltage with the aid of the circuit device (6) with electrical voltage from the energy supply device (3), and in that an optical unit (16) for focusing the light emitted by the illuminant arrangement (7) is arranged at the illuminant arrangement (7) in the region of the rear-side opening (15) of the bowl-shaped housing (2-2"), characterized in that the illuminant arrangement (7) is arranged at an inclination with respect to the longitudinal axis (100) of the bowl-shaped housing in such a way that a predefinable illumination cone is generated in the case of projectiles (26) having a spin.
- Tracer charge according to Claim 1, characterized in that the illuminant is a light-emitting diode.
- Tracer charge according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the optical unit does not have a lens but rather a reflective geometry.
- Tracer charge according to any of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the energy supply device (3) is a battery (5) situated in a battery receptacle (4) .
- Tracer charge according to any of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a capacitor is used as the energy supply device (3), is charged via an ammunition-internal energy supply and supplies the circuit device (6) with current following the firing signal.
- Tracer charge according to any of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that wind wheels or setback generators are used as the energy supply device (3).
- Tracer charge according to any of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the inner lateral surface (25) is reflectively coated in the region of the illuminant arrangement (7) and of the optical unit (16) adjacent thereto.
- Tracer charge according to any of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the rear-side opening (15) of the bowl-shaped housing (2) is closed by a releasable closure part (30-30").
- Tracer charge according to Claim 8, characterized in that the closure part (30-30") consists of an elastic membrane (31-31"), which has in its central region a contour adapted to the optical unit (16) of the tracer charge (1) and which marginally is connectable in a force-locking manner to the projectile (26) accommodating the tracer charge (1).
- Tracer charge according to Claim 9, characterized in that the central region of the closure part (30', 30") is formed by a metallic insert (34).
- Tracer charge according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the membrane (31, 31') has an external diameter that projects laterally beyond the projectile (26) accommodating the tracer charge (1), such that when the projectile (26) is fired, the membrane (31, 31') is torn away from the rear-side opening (15) of the bowl-shaped housing (2) by the air flow (33).
- Tracer charge according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the membrane (31") is connectable circumferentially via a plurality of valves (36) to holes (37) that are like blind holes in the rear-side outer wall (38) of the projectile (26), such that the high-pressure propellant charge gases that have penetrated into the blind holes (37) upon the projectile (26) being fired flow out of the holes (37) again as soon as the projectile (26) has left the muzzle of the weapon barrel of the corresponding barrelled weapon and they entrain the membrane (31").
- Tracer charge according to Claim 12, characterized in that the outer contour (39) of the valves (36) that projects into the blind holes (37) is embodied in a conical fashion.
- Projectile (26) comprising a tracer charge according to one or more of Claims 1 to 13.
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