Mortar weapon

Abstract

The invention relates to a combination mortar weapon (1) with a base (4) and mortar barrel (12). A frame (7) with a receiving area (8) for receiving an additional base (10) is attached to the base (4). The base (4) belongs to a standard mortar (2) and the additional base (10) belongs to a commando mortar (3). The mortar barrel (12) is secured to the additional base (10) of the commando mortar (3). The mortar barrel (12) is used by the standard mortar (2) and by the commando mortar (3). The connection between the base (4) of the standard mortar (2) and the base (10) of the commando motor (3) is produced at least by a rapid-action closure (11). The frame (7) comprises an arm (13), to which a monopod (14) is attached as the support device and for the purpose of elevating the mortar barrel (12).

Claims

1. A mortar weapon with a base plate, wherein a frame with a receiving means for receiving a further base plate is attached to the base plate, wherein a supporting device is fastened to the frame, wherein the supporting device is a monopod, wherein the further base plate supports a mortar barrel, and wherein the mortar barrel comes to rest above the base plate by folding back the monopod.

2. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein a connection between the base plate and the further base plate is created by at least one quick-release fastening.

3. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame comprises an arm, and wherein the supporting device is fastened to the arm.

4. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monopod can be telescoped.

5. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monopod has a quick-release tightening device.

6. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame has a rotatable design in respect of the base plate.

7. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein a quick-action adjuster locks the frame in respect of the base plate.

8. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 7, wherein the quick-action adjuster is designed as a thumb wheel and has a conical form on the underside.

9. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 7, wherein the quick-action adjuster has a spring as a tightening element, in this case a compression spring.

10. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monopod can be fastened to the frame of the base plate via a lower quick-release fastening.

11. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the monopod can be fastened to the mortar barrel via an upper quick-release fastening.

12. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base plate belongs to a standard mortar and the further base plate to a commando mortar.

13. The mortar weapon as claimed in claim 12, wherein the commando mortar is part of the standard mortar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention is to be explained in greater detail with the help of an exemplary embodiment with drawing. In the drawings:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a slightly perspective depiction of a mortar weapon as a standard mortar,

(3) FIG. 2 shows a slightly enlarged perspective depiction of the mortar weapon from FIG. 1 as a commando mortar,

(4) FIG. 3 shows a depiction of the base plate of the standard mortar and the base plate of the commando mortar from FIG. 1 in the separated state,

(5) FIG. 4 shows a possible connection of the base plates from FIG. 3,

(6) FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show a depiction of a rotatable and locking device of the standard mortar,

(7) FIG. 7 shows a variant of the commando mortar,

(8) FIG. 8 shows a depiction of the mortar weapon in a transport position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(9) A mortar weapon is depicted as 1 in FIG. 1. The mortar weapon 1 can be used as a standard mortar 2 and as a commando mortar 3, i.e. the mortar weapon 1 can be deployed as a standard mortar 2 or as a commando mortar 3.

(10) As a standard mortar 2, the mortar weapon 1 comprises a first base or floor plate 4. At least one spike 5 is provided on the base plate 4. The at least one spike 5 should be integrated below the base plate 4. The spike 5 acts as a fixed connection between the base plate 4 and the ground. Three spikes 5 may be sufficient for the mortar weapon 1 to be securely supported. Four spikes which are fastened to four projecting ends 6 of the base plate 4 are preferable. The number of spikes 5 should also be dictated by the total weight of the mortar weapon 1, however. The base plate 4 of the standard mortar 2 has a frame 7. The frame 7 is preferably arranged centrally in the base plate 4. The frame 7 contains or comprises a receiving means 8 for receiving the commando mortar 3. A base or floor plate 10 of the commando mortar 3 may be integrated as a further base plate into the receiving means 8.

(11) A mortar barrel 12 of the mortar weapon 1 is connected to the base plate 10 of the commando mortar 3. The mortar barrel 12 can be aligned in azimuth and elevation. For the aligning capability in elevation, a pivoting of the mortar barrel 12 about an axis A is provided. This pivoting axis is located on or in the base plate 10 of the commando mortar 3. On the other hand, the alignment of the standard mortar 3 in azimuth is performed by the frame 7 in the base plate 4 of the standard mortar 2 which is rotatably configured in respect of the base plate 4.

(12) The base plate 10 of the commando mortar 3 is smaller than the base plate 4 of the standard mortar 2. The base plate 10 of the commando mortar 3 can be inserted and fastened in the base plate 4 or the receiving means 8 of the frame 7 on the base plate 4 of the standard mortar 2. This fastening is detachable. There should be at least one quick-action connection 11, e.g. quick-release fastening, for rapid detachment. Threaded connections, bayonet closures, pivoting hooks, etc. can conceivably be used as quick-release fastenings 11.

(13) The frame 7 comprises an arm 13. A monopod 14 is attached to this arm 13 as a support unit. The monopod 14 performs the function of a bipod which is known in practice. The monopod 14 is pivotably fastened to the arm 8 of the frame 7 and can be detached from the arm 13.

(14) Apart from the supporting function, the monopod 14 also assumes the function of aligning the mortar barrel 12 in elevation. For this reason, the monopod 14 is adjustable in terms of length, e.g. it can be telescoped. The alignment in elevation may, for example, take place in predefinable steps (notches) (not shown in greater detail). Preferable, however, is a continuous adjustment by at least one, preferably two, quick-release tightening devices 20, for example.

(15) Furthermore, an azimuth quick-action and precision adjuster is attached to the frame 7 opposite the arm 13 of the frame 7 as a quick-action adjuster 15. This supports alignment of the standard mortar 2 in azimuth.

(16) FIG. 2 shows a slightly enlarged lower region of the commando mortar 3 with the at least one quick-release fastening 11, the base plate 10 and the tiltable mortar barrel 12.

(17) FIG. 3 depicts the interplay of the two base plates 4, 10 of the mortar weapon 1. The base plate 10 in this case is shown without a mortar barrel 12. The base plate 4, the frame 7, and the receiving means 8 of the standard mortar 2 have a geometry corresponding to the base plate 10. The geometry of the base plate 10 of the commando mortar 3 is in turn geared to the function of the base plate 10 as a commando mortar 3. Since the base plate 10 has at least one spike 16, a recess 17 is provided for the spike 16 in the frame 7 or the receiving means 8. In the present preferred exemplary embodiment, the floor plate 10 of the commando mortar 3 comprises four spikes 16 attached circumferentially below the base plate 10. Accordingly, the receiving means 8 has four recesses 17 for receiving the spikes 16.

(18) The two base plates 4, 10 are structurally mounted with one another in FIG. 4. The connection or fixing of the base plate 10 in the base plate 4 is created by the at least one quick-release fastening 11.

(19) FIGS. 5 and 6 show the quick-action adjuster 15 with which an alignment in azimuth of the mortar barrel 12 of the standard mortar 2 is achieved. The quick-action adjuster 15 is designed as a thumb wheel and has a conical form 18 on the underside. The quick-action adjuster 15 has a spring 19 as the tightening element, in this case a compression spring which is positioned between the thumb wheel 21 and the cone 18.

(20) The quick-action adjuster 15 engages with the cone 18 at a projection 9 of the base plate 4. In this way, a friction grip is created via a friction grip element 23 between the frame 7 and the base plate 4 via the cone 18. A circumferential rubber can be used as the friction grip element 23.

(21) The friction grip between the frame 7 and the base plate 4 can be released by pressure D (FIG. 5). The frame 7 can be quickly turned with the commando mortar 2 without turning the thumb wheel 21. For this purpose, a gunner who is not depicted in greater detail can grip the arm 13 of the frame 7 and adjust, i.e. rotate, the frame 7 in respect of the base plate 4. The friction grip is reinstated by removing the pressure.

(22) For fine alignment, the thumb wheel 21 can then be released (FIG. 6). In this way, a precise and continuous adjustment and precise, continuous alignment of the standard mortar 2 in azimuth can be carried out by turning the thumb wheel 21.

(23) In order to convert the standard mortar 2 into a commando mortar 3, the at least one quick-release fastening 11 is released. In this way, the base plate 4 and the base plate 10 can be separated from one another.

(24) If a commando mortar 3 without a monopod 14 is required, an upper connection 27 of the supporting unit or the monopod 14 to the mortar barrel 12 is detached. The connection 27 is preferably configured in the form of a quick-release fastening. The base plate 10 along with the mortar barrel 12 can then be removed from the standard mortar 2. The base plate 10 and the mortar barrel 12 then form a commando mortar 3.

(25) An alternative to the commando mortar 3 is shown in FIG. 7. In this case, a lower connection 26 between the monopod 14 and the frame 7 is detached. The connection 26 in this case is preferably likewise configured as a quick-release fastening. The monopod 14 thereby remains at the mortar barrel 12 and can support the gunner when used as a commando mortar 3 during alignment. For this function, the monopod 14 has a semi-round underside 24 with which the mortar barrel 12 can be placed on the ground or on the earth. The underside 24 preferably has a rough surface. The underside 24 may be provided with teeth for this purpose.

(26) For the alignment of the commando mortar 3, said commando mortar has a handle 25, or the like, for example.

(27) FIG. 8 shows the mortar weapon 1 in a transport position. For this purpose, the two base plates 4, 10 are separated from one another; the at least one quick-release fastening 11 is released. By folding back the monopod 14, the mortar barrel 12 comes to rest on the base plate 4 of the standard mortar 2.