US12287021 - Modular integration kit for a positioning system
The patent describes a modular integration kit designed for positioning systems, such as those mounted on vehicles, enabling the attachment of various payloads like rifles or rocket launchers. It features a configurable foundation plate, a dampened bolting structure, and a vibration isolation assembly to enhance stability and adaptability to different turret ring sizes.
Claim 1
- A modular integration kit for a positioning system comprising: a configurable foundation plate configured to attach to the positioning system; a dampened bolting structure affixed to said configurable foundation plate, the dampened bolting structure is configured to attach a payload to the positioning system; a modular vibration isolation assembly arranged between the configurable foundation plate and the dampened bolting structure, the modular vibration isolation assembly is configured to dampen the dampened bolting structure from movements of the configurable foundation plate attached to the positioning system; wherein the configurable foundation plate is configured to be attached to a turret ring, where the configurable foundation plate has a length configured to horizontally span the turret ring; wherein the configurable foundation plate includes: adapter rings on both ends, the adapter rings including adapter bolt hole patterns configured to adapt to various sizes and turret bolt hole patterns of the turret ring; and a manual link affixed to the configurable foundation plate, the manual link is configured to provide a means for manually moving the configurable foundation plate. a configurable foundation plate configured to attach to the positioning system; a dampened bolting structure affixed to said configurable foundation plate, the dampened bolting structure is configured to attach a payload to the positioning system; a modular vibration isolation assembly arranged between the configurable foundation plate and the dampened bolting structure, the modular vibration isolation assembly is configured to dampen the dampened bolting structure from movements of the configurable foundation plate attached to the positioning system; wherein the configurable foundation plate is configured to be attached to a turret ring, where the configurable foundation plate has a length configured to horizontally span the turret ring; wherein the configurable foundation plate includes: adapter rings on both ends, the adapter rings including adapter bolt hole patterns configured to adapt to various sizes and turret bolt hole patterns of the turret ring; and a manual link affixed to the configurable foundation plate, the manual link is configured to provide a means for manually moving the configurable foundation plate. adapter rings on both ends, the adapter rings including adapter bolt hole patterns configured to adapt to various sizes and turret bolt hole patterns of the turret ring; and a manual link affixed to the configurable foundation plate, the manual link is configured to provide a means for manually moving the configurable foundation plate.
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