초록

The position, velocity or acceleration of a weapon in traverse and/or elevation is maintained constant at its value just prior to firing of the weapon, for a short period including the firing, thereby minimizing operator errors in aiming caused by smoke and vibration.

대표청구항 ▼

Apparatus for aiming a weapon which is movable in elevation and traverse, said apparatus comprising: sight means operatively associated with the weapon for enabling the operator to observe a moving target; aiming means operatively associated with the weapon for enabling the operator to aim the weapo

Apparatus for aiming a weapon which is movable in elevation and traverse, said apparatus comprising: sight means operatively associated with the weapon for enabling the operator to observe a moving target; aiming means operatively associated with the weapon for enabling the operator to aim the weapon at the target, said aiming means comprising means for adjusting the angular position and the angular velocity of the weapon in elevation, said adjusting means comprising a gear arc attached to the elevating portion of the weapon, a first servomotor for rotating said gear arc to elevate the weapon, a first amplifier having its output connected to said first servomotor, a first angular position or angular velocity generator driven by said first servomotor and connected at its output via a first summing means to the input of said first amplifier, and a first control filter connected at its output to said first summing means; means for firing the weapon; and means responsive to said firing means for holding constant, during the time firing is taking place, one of the angular position or the angular velocity in elevation which was in existence for the weapon just prior to actuation of said first means, said holding means comprising first sample and hold means operated by said firing means and connected between said first control filter and said first summing means for disconnecting said first control filter from said first summing means during the time firing is taking place.