Ammunition Locking Mechanism.

Abstract

Mechanism for locking individual rounds of ammunition in a bank of storage tubes disposed in an ammunition supply vehicle. A gang type lock actuator system can be operated to lock all ammunition rounds in place while the vehicle is in transit. Individual rounds can be unlocked when it is desired to transfer a specific number of rounds to a combat vehicle.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1983
Accession Number
ADD010550

Entities

People

  • Richard L. Swarthout

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Ammunition
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Storage Tubes
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation.