US Government As Represented by the Secretary of the Army

James R Bird

Aaron Elie Barton

David Bound

Russell Jones, Iii

Michael Pottratz

Matthew Moeller

James Giacchi

The invention relates to remotely controlling a number of devices on an instrument mounted on a rotating assembly without physical contact to the assembly. A series of infrared light-emitting diodes mounted in a stationary ring configuration are placed around (but not directly touching) the rotating assembly to send control signals to infrared receiver devices located on the assembly. The rotating assembly might be the turret of a conventional Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS), the invention to replace convention internal slip-ring providing power and control to a gun on the CROWS. The infrared data links of this invention do not inhibit the movement of the rotating assembly, and further are not susceptible to radio-jamming by electronic warfare countermeasures. Additionally, the invention includes a mount that allows auxiliary devices with Picatinny Rails&#x2122; to also be attached to such a CROWS turret.

Infrared light means for remotely controlling devices on a rotating weapon assembly, without physical contact

A remotely-operated gun is mounted in a cradle having a linear actuator for charging the gun. A charging adapter that is fixed to the linear actuator enables different types of guns to be charged. The charging adapter is easily configured to accommodate different gun types.

Remote weapons charging handle adapter

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Succasunna, NJ, United States of America

James R Bird