Description of the Working Principle of the M-84 Tank Cassette Lift Mechanism

Cilj ovog završnog rada je izraditi 3-D model te animirati isti kako bi se pokazao rad mehanizma za podizanje kazeta (MPK) tenka M-84. Model koji se koristi u radu izrađen je na temelju mjerenja dimenzija mehanizma za podizanje kazeta koji se nalazi unutar tenka. Prikazat će se podizanje kazeta na razinu punjenja projektila, promjenu položaja za ubacivanje barutnog punjenja i vraćanje mehanizma u osnovni položaj. Također opisat će se najčešći zastoji prilikom rada mehanizma za podizanje kazeta te načini njihovog otklanjanja. Usporedit će se mehanizmi za podizanje kazeta tenka T-72 i T-80.This thesis aims to show the operating procedures of the cassete elevator in the M84 tank via a computer-generated and animated 3D design. The model in use utilizes actual dimensions taken over by measuring its real-life counterpart. Animation will show the alingment of the mechanism with the loading axis, operating sequence regarding the load of a propellant charge and the return of the mechanism to idle state. Some of the most common malfunctions of the system will also be described, as well as the means for clearing them out. A comparison between the casette elevators in the T-72 and T-80 series of tanks is also provided