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Device for generating oil pressure for an artillery piece or a corresponding unit

US4047467A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 1975
Grant dateSep 13, 1977
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Expiry dateDec 5, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A27/26
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydraulic control and driving apparatus for a self-propelled artillery piece includes hydrostatic transmissions for the driving wheels which are driven by hydraulic motors and variable displacement hydraulic pumps. The apparatus includes means for training, elevating and firing the artillery piece by diverting hydraulic fluid from one main pump to the appropriate control elements.

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