BIDIRECTIONALLY OPERATING WARFARE LOCK MECHANISM

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C) that prevents external interference (opening/unlocking) to hatches in military vehicles (A) during combat. The present invention particularly relates to a bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C) comprising a lock operating mechanism (100) that is connected to the vehicle (A) and that allows for opening and locking the hatch (B) when the user moves the lock lever (110) to P1 (161) and P2 (162) receptacles, and further comprising a lock bolt mechanism (200) that can be easily mounted by being rotated 180° around its axis without making any changes in the design, thereby allowing for being used in always-open or always-closed (locked) configurations according to the desired scenario.

Claims

1. A bidirectionally operating combat lock mechanism (C) that prevents external interference (opening/unlocking) to hatches in military vehicles (A) during combat; characterized by comprising; at least one lock operating mechanism (100) that is connected to the vehicle (A) and that allows for locking and unlocking the hatch (B) when the user moves the lock lever (110) to the P1 (161) and P2 (162) receptacles; at least one lock bolt mechanism (200) that is easily mounted by being rotated 180° around its axis without making any changes in the design, thereby enabling the use of the lock mechanism in either normally open or normally closed (locked) configurations based on the desired scenario.

2. Lock operating mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises a lock body (160) that allows the lock pin (130) to move within the interior (163) therein by bearing it, and that contains the P1 (161) and P2 (162) receptacles in which the lock lever (110) connected to the lock pin (130) is positioned so as to keep the hatch (B) in locked and open configurations.

3. Lock operating mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises a lock pin (130) that moves within the interior (163) of the lock body (160) upon moving the lock lever (110) and that allows for unlocking or keeping the hatch (B) locked by transferring said movement to the lock bolt (210).

4. Lock operating mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises o-ring (150) and gasket (170) that are connected to the moving parts and to the mounting positions, and that ensures insulation and sealing between the interior and the exterior of the vehicle (A).

5. Lock operating mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises welding flange (180) that allows for connecting said lock operating mechanism (100) to the vehicle.

6. Lock bolt mechanism (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises a locking body (240) that allows for using the lock mechanism in either always-open or always-closed (locked) configurations according to desired scenarios by rotating said lock bolt mechanism (200) 180° around its axis, and slot holes (242) that allows for mounting said locking body (240) easily.

7. Lock bolt mechanism (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises a compression spring (220) that applies pressure to the lock bolt (210) by being positioned within the interior (241) of the locking body (240), thereby allowing for using the warfare lock mechanism (C) in always-open or always-closed configurations based on the mounting direction of the lock bolt mechanism (200).

8. Lock bolt mechanism (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises a lock bolt (210) that enables the operation of the warfare lock mechanism (C) in always-open or always-closed configurations by means of the compression force received from the compression spring (220), and that allows for opening and closing the hatch (B) upon going into and out of the lock seat (260) based on the motion received from the lock lever (110).

9. Lock bolt mechanism (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that; it comprises big (230) and small (250) bushings that are located within the interior (241) of the locking body (240) and that prevent the lock bolt (210) from wearing out.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates the disassembled view of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism and the view in which the hatch is mounted on the vehicle.

[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates the always-open configuration of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates the always-closed configuration of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates the back and forth motion of the lock pin in the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0025] FIG. 6 illustrates the view in which the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism is mounted on the hatch.

[0026] FIG. 7 illustrates the sectional view of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0027] FIG. 8 illustrates the sectional view of the always-open configuration of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0028] FIG. 9 illustrates the view in which the always-open configuration of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism is in locked formation.

[0029] FIG. 10 illustrates the sectional view of the always-closed configuration of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism.

[0030] FIG. 11 illustrates the view in which the always-closed configuration of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism is in locked formation.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0031] A. Vehicle [0032] B. Hatch [0033] C. Warfare Lock Mechanism [0034] 100. Lock Operating Mechanism [0035] 110. Lock Lever [0036] 120. Connection Element [0037] 130. Lock Pin [0038] 131. Channel [0039] 132. Gap [0040] 133. Right End Gap [0041] 134. Recess [0042] 140. Fastening Screw [0043] 150. O-Ring [0044] 160. Lock Body [0045] 161. P1 Receptacle [0046] 162. P2 Receptacle [0047] 163. Lock Body Interior [0048] 170. Gasket [0049] 180. Welding Flange [0050] 190. Retaining Ring [0051] 200. Lock Bolt Mechanism [0052] 210. Lock Bolt [0053] 211. Lock Bolt End [0054] 220. Compression Spring [0055] 230. Big Bushing [0056] 240. Locking Body [0057] 241. Body Interior [0058] 242. Slot Holes [0059] 250. Small Bushing [0060] 260. Lock Seat

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0061] In the detailed description provided herein, preferred embodiments of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C) are disclosed only to ensure a better understanding of the subject and without imposing any limiting effects.

[0062] FIG. 2 illustrates a hatch (B) located on a military vehicle (A). A warfare lock mechanism (C) that may be used bidirectionally in two different configurations (always-open or always-closed), and that prevents any external interference (opening/unlocking) to the hatches (B) during combat, is utilized in military vehicles (A). The warfare lock mechanism illustrated in FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 is designed to be composed of two main components which are the lock operating mechanism (100) and the lock bolt mechanism (200).

[0063] In FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C) is sectionally illustrated on the hatch (B). The lock bolt mechanism (200) may be mounted by being rotated 180° on its axis and thus, it may be used in always-open or always-closed configurations according to the desired scenario. The lock bolt mechanism (200) features a structure that allows it to be mounted easily without making any changes in the design even though it is rotated around its axis.

[0064] In both scenarios, access to the warfare lock (C) assembly is ensured by means of the lock lever (110) and only from the inside of the vehicle when the hatches (B) that are desired to be locked in the vehicle (A) are closed. Movements of the lock lever (110) are confined and limited within the channels created on the lock body (160).

[0065] Insulation between the interior and the exterior of the vehicle (A) is ensured by using sealing elements; O-ring (150) and gasket (170) in moving parts that constitute the warfare lock (C) assembly and in the mounting positions. Thus, the safety of the personnel is improved by preventing any potential chemical leaks that may enter the vehicle through the warfare lock mechanism (C) during combat.

[0066] FIG. 1 illustrates the disassembled view of the inventive bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C). The lock lever (110) is passed through the channel (132) of the lock pin (130) and seated in the gap (131) located at the end thereof, is fixed to the lock pin (130) by means of the connection elements (120) and is controlled manually. The lock pin (130) moves within the interior (163) of the lock body (160) and locks and unlocks the hatch (B) by driving the lock bolt (210). O-rings (150) are connected to the lock pin (130) in order to ensure the sealing. The end (211) of the lock bolt (210) is connected to the right end gap (133) of the lock pin (130) and it is fixed to the recess (134) by means of the fastening screw (140) when the warfare lock (C) assembly is desired to be used in the always-closed configuration. The main carrier component for the lock operating mechanism (100) is the lock body (160), and it comprises P1 (161) and P2 (162) receptacles in order to ensure that the lock lever (110) opens and closes the lock in a controlled manner. Welding Flange (180) allows the lock operating mechanism (100) to be fixed to the vehicle (A). A gasket (170) which ensures the sealing, is positioned between the lock body (160) and the welding flange (180), and these are fixed to one another by means of the connection elements. The main component of the lock bolt mechanism (200) herein is the locking body (240). Said locking body (240) ensures the movement of the lock bolt (210) by means of bearing it. Symmetrical slot holes (242) are positioned there for assembly and mounting operations, thus, it may be mounted easily by merely rotating it 180° around its axis. The lock bolt (210) moves back and forth within the interior (241) of the locking body (240) and locks the hatch (B) by getting seated inside the lock seat (260) that is connected to the hatch (B). The compression spring (220) positioned between the locking body (240) and the lock bolt (210) continuously tries to push the lock bolt (210) out of the locking body (240). Big (230) and small (250) bushings positioned within the interior (241) of the locking body (240) prevent the lock bolt (210) from wearing out.

[0067] In the scenario illustrated in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 in which the lock mechanism (C) assembly is mounted on the vehicle (A) in the always-open configuration: As the compression spring (220) is inclined to push the lock bolt (210) to the left, the lock bolt (210) leans directly against the lock pin (130), thereby maintaining the always-open configuration of the warfare lock (C).

[0068] The lock lever (110) is pushed upward, forward and downward subsequently from the P1 receptacle (161) and moved to the P2 receptacle (162) position (forward movement). Thus, the lock pin (130) exceeds the pressing force of the compression spring (220), thereby allowing the lock bolt (210) to enter the lock seat (260). The hatches cannot be unlocked and opened from the outside since the lock bolt (210) that inserted to the lock seat (260) connected to the hatch (B), locked the hatches (B).

[0069] In the scenario illustrated in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 in which the lock mechanism (C) assembly is mounted on the vehicle (A) in the always-closed configuration: This time, the compression spring (220) is inclined to push the lock bolt (210) to the right as the lock bolt mechanism (200) is mounted by being rotated 180° around its axis. In that case, the connection between the lock bolt (210) and the lock pin (130) is established (mounted) by means of the fastening (140) screw. The lock bolt (210) which is inclined to move towards the right side, enters to the lock seat (260) by drawing the lock pin (130) together by means of the compression spring (220). Thus, it gets locked to the lock seat (260) connected to the hatches (B), thereby preventing the hatches (B) from being opened from the outside. In the scenario disclosed herein, the lock lever (110) that is perpetually kept inside the P2 receptacle (162) (locked) is moved upward, back and subsequently downward to the P1 receptacle (161) in order to unlock the hatches (B) (reverse movement). Thus, the lock pin (130) exceeds the pressing force of the compression spring (220), thereby ensuring that the lock bolt (210) which is connected to the fastening screw (140), is pulled out of the lock seat (260).

[0070] The protection scope of this application is determined in the pending patent claims, therefore, the present invention cannot be construed to be limited to the disclosure provided above for illustrative purposes, moreover, it is obvious that a person skilled in the art may set forth the novelty disclosed in the present invention, by utilizing the embodiments of similar characteristics and/or by implementing the respective embodiment in the fields with similar purposes used in the relevant art. Therefore, it is quite obvious that such embodiments will be deprived of the novelty criteria and the criteria for surpassing the state of the art in particular.