Patent ID: 6048159
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: F41A,Y10S

Abstract:
A system to automatically pick up propellant charge modules stored in a magazine, such system comprising:at least one pick-up means carried by a mobile support bracket activated by driving means to be able to penetrate inside said magazine and pick up at least one module, wherein said pick-up means comprises two forks arranged opposite one another and marking out between them a housing to receive at least one module, and at least one retractable retention means intended to protrude inside said housing to retain said module inside said housing after said two forks have been moved into a position on either side of said module to be picked up, said means to retain said one module in said housing of said pick-up means is formed by at least one retractable catch mounted hinged around one of said two forks of said pick-up means, and said catch is permanently stressed to protrude inside said housing, said module automatically retracting said catch when it enters the housing.