Dual elevation weapon station and method of use
US7231862B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G3/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-contained gimbaled weapon system (GWS) has a shared azimuth axis and two independent elevation axes for a sighting device and a weapon cradle. The GWS allows the weapon cradle to be elevated completely independent of the sighting device. The GWS can be stabilized and operated remotely.
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