Device for deflecting links and turret equipped with such a deflector device
US11105573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A9/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for deflecting links intended to equip a turret equipped with a weapon with a dual-feed for ammunition belts formed by links. This device is characterized in that it includes a deflector flap that is intended to be disposed between two orifices for ejecting links out of the turret, which flap is intended to be connected to the weapon by a fixing means including a ball joint connection disposed towards the front of the weapon, and a horizontal slide connection disposed towards the rear of the weapon. Also, a turret equipped with such a deflector.
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