Device for the protection of an armored vehicle against non- explosive projectiles

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a device for protection of an armored vehicle against projectiles, particularly non-explosive projectiles, characterized in that it comprises at least one launcher device whose movements in at least one plane are controlled by a pyrotechnic ram. The reaction time of the rams is very short. By increasing the angular positioning capability of the launchers, the number of launchers required in an armored vehicle self-defense system providing protection against non-explosive projectiles is reduced.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . Device for protection of an armored vehicle against projectiles, particularly non-explosive projectiles, characterized in that it comprises at least one launcher device ( 2 ,  37 ) whose movements in at least one plane are controlled by a pyrotechnic ram ( 5 ,  20 ,  38 ,  39 ).  
     
     
         2 . Device according to  claim 1 , wherein said pyrotechnic ram includes a pyrotechnic charge ( 16 ) on only one side of its piston ( 9 ).  
     
     
         3 . Device according to  claim 1 , wherein said pyrotechnic ram includes a pyrotechnic charge ( 30 ,  31 ) on both sides of its piston ( 25 ), and wherein in the inactive position the piston is positioned at approximately the mid-point along the length of its cylinder ( 21 ).  
     
     
         4 . Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein the rod of said ram is immobilized in the inactive position by a pin ( 19 ) which shears off when the ram's pyrotechnic charge is activated.  
     
     
         5 . Device according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that it is placed on a tank turret.