CZ307037B6 - A holder for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device on a weapon - Google Patents

Abstract

Two-hinge bracket includes base (1) with a recess (2) for mounting on a mounting interface formed a notched bar that is an integral part of the weapon. The base (1) is provided with a first housing (4A) and a second housing (4B) of the first hinge for receiving the pin (5) a left-side tilt arm (12) upward the protruding central housing (13) is disposed thereon pin (5) in the space between the two outer sleeves (4A, 4B). The left-hand tilting arm (12) further comprises two spaced apart upwardly extending outer shells (4A, 4B) a second hinge for inserting the pin (5) right-side tilt arm (21). With central right-side tilt arm bushing (22) mounted on this second pin (5) in the space between the two outer shells (4A, 4B) of the second hinge Fixed mounting interface (23)

Description

Holder for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device on a weapon

Technical field

The present invention relates to a design of a reversible hinged holder for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device on a weapon, for example a collimator or nocturnal magnification module on an assault rifle with an assembly interface according to MIL-STD 1913.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

With existing holders intended for collimator sights enlargement modules, it is desirable to divert the magnification module from the collimator axis to use a weapon system in a variety of operating conditions. Previous solutions have allowed the magnification module to be tilted to only one predefined side. In the current design solutions, the tilting direction can only be changed after complete removal of the holder and the use of tools.

The existing solutions also did not allow the connection of the entire produced spectrum of magnification modules and noctovisors with the possibility of swiveling to any side of the weapon system from the collimator axis. It also did not allow immediate removal of the noctovisor from the headset and its immediate installation for mounting on the weapon system, which would allow swift tilting to any side of the weapon system from the collimator axis.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved function of the swivel module / nocturner tilting bracket, whereby the user selects to which side the swivel module / nocturner swivels without tools and removing the bracket from the weapon system as needed. This is completely intuitive in a matter of seconds.

It is also an object of the invention to instantly remove the used magnifier / nocturner, while the hinged holder remains ready on the weapon system for immediate installation of the noctoviser / magnifier.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a holder for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device on a weapon comprising a base with a mounting lever and a recess at the bottom of its body for mounting the holder on a mounting interface formed by a notched bar integral with the weapon body the weapon body, wherein the base is provided with two spaced apart outer holsters, a first holster and a second holster for receiving a hinge pin of the left-hinged arm of the holder whose upwardly extending central outer holster is mounted on the bolt in the space between the two outer holsters of the base.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The left-hand tilting arm of the holder further comprises two spaced apart outwardly extending outer bushings for receiving a hinge pin of the right-hand tilting arm of the holder, wherein the central outer sleeve of the right-hand tilting arm the mounting interface is rigidly connected to the two parallel wedges oriented in the firing direction, and in the body of the right-side tilted arm there is a spring-loaded latch with a locking projection to define its extreme lower position and locking the attached optical or optoelectronic device via in whose bottom two wedge stones protrude from the plate for correct seating and position of the plate in the assembly interface, whose shape and pitch correspond to the shape and spacing of parallel wedges respectively. The wedge-shaped recesses in the mounting interface and the upper side of this plate correspond to a particular optical or optoelectronic device.

Parts of the first assembly, including, are successively mounted on a pivot that extends through the outer housings of the base

- a toothed inner bush fixedly connected to the first outer bush,

- a counterpart with locking teeth along its circumference, corresponding to the teeth of the inner sleeve, fixedly connected to the central outer sleeve,

- a first spacer to move the part assembly on the pin,

- second spacer with internal shoulder for spring insertion,

a spring, and

- a closure member of the first assembly.

The left-side hinged arm of the holder further comprises two spaced upwardly extending outer bushings for receiving a hinge pin of the right-side hinged arm of the holder whose upwardly extending central outer sleeve is mounted on the pin in the space between the two outer sleeves of the left-side hinged arm of the holder. Parts of the second assembly, corresponding to the arrangement of the parts of the first assembly, are successively mounted on a pin which extends through the outer sleeves of the left-hand pivoting arm of the holder.

The first and second assembly of components further comprise a locking ring with a transversely inclined slider for locking and unlocking the left-side hinged arm of the holder and a locking ring counterpart rigidly coupled to the second outer housing; between the second outer housing and the closure member of the first assembly.

The inner bushing is preferably provided with radial trapezoidal grooves and the counterpart of the inner bushing has locking trapezoidal teeth along its circumference.

The locking ring is preferably provided with an enlarged outer fingerboard.

The wedges of the mounting interface are provided with transverse grooves to remove any impurities from their contact surfaces.

An advantage of the present invention is, in particular, the improved function of the swivel module / nocturner tilting bracket, where the user selects to which side the swivel module / nocturner swivels without tools and removing the bracket from the weapon system as needed. This is completely intuitive in a matter of seconds. The advantage is also the possibility of immediate removal of the used magnification module / noctovizer, while the hinged holder remains ready on the weapon system for immediate installation of the noctoviser / magnification module.

Clarification of drawings

In the accompanying drawings, an exemplary embodiment of a holder for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device to a weapon according to the present invention is shown.

Fig. 1 shows a quick-release holder base with two bushes and an exploded assembly of parts for attaching the left-hand tilting arm of the holder.

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Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the base of the holder with the mounting lever attached; Fig. 3 is a plan view of the base of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is an exploded view of parts of the left hinged arm of the bracket for attaching the right-side hinged arm of the bracket; Fig. 5 shows the assembly of Fig. 4 with interlocking parts for insertion into a pair of housings; .

Fig. 7 is a right-side hinged arm assembly with mounting interface adapted to secure the assembly of parts of Fig. 6 to the central outer housing. FIGS. 8 and 9 show a bottom and top view of the right-hand pivoting arm of the holder. Fig. 10 shows the underside of the mating plate of the mounting interface with two protruding wedge stones. Fig. 11 shows the upper side of the plate, whose shape corresponds in each case to a specific optical or optoelectronic accessory according to the manufacturer and to the specific dimensions (spacing) intended to be fixed to the holder. Fig. 12 shows the overall assembly of the holder in the collapsed state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The reversible holder is designed for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device on a weapon, for example a telescope, a brightness amplifier (noctovisor) or another technical device. It comprises an aluminum alloy quick-release base 1, shaped to fit by its recess 2 on a notch rail mounting interface that is an integral part of the weapon body according to MIL-STD 1913 and is disposed along the length of the weapon body. The body of the base 1 is provided with slots 3 for relieving and possibly penetrating screws for fixing an optical or optoelectronic device (Figs. 1 and 2). The base body 1 further comprises a pair of bushings 4A. 4B for the passage of the hinge pin 5 with a different diameter size along its length (FIG. 1), which are provided with a rotatable detent or a detent. The base 1 is further fitted with spacers, which serve as a delimitation for the right fitting of the left-hand tilted arm of the holder (Fig. 4) to a horizontal position.

Attached to the base 1 from the side is a mounting lever 6 with a spring loaded pressure lock 7 (Figs. 2 and 3), which is attached to a steel cross pin running across the base 1. From the left side of the base there is a recess (Fig. 3) Easy handling of the toothed nut, which the end user jumps to adjust the clamp rate of the quick-release holder. The nut is spring-loaded with a spring stop, when a steel ball pushes the nut over the spring. The entire nut spring suspension assembly is mounted from the bottom of the base i. This nut is screwed onto a steel cross pin, on the other side of which a mounting lever 6 with a spring loaded pressure lock 7 is connected via a pin. By means of the eccentric link 9, it acts on the clamping jaw 8 (Figs. 2 and 3), which is spring-loaded from the base body by a spring threaded on the cross pin. It serves for better manipulation of the entire holder when attaching to the weapon system. The clamping jaw 8 has a recess therein for proper engagement and locking of the mounting lever 6. The locking 7 (lock) of the mounting lever 6 is attached to the lever by a pin and spring-loaded by a coil spring. Pressing it in the direction of the holder causes it to unlock from the recesses in the eccentric link 9 and allow the mounting lever 6 to move and then slide the clamping jaw 8.

A pin 5 of different diameters, made of hardened steel, passes through the center of the sleeves 4A, 4B in their longitudinal axis. The diameters of the individual portions of the pin 5 correspond to the inner diameters of all bushes and washers assembled and slid on the pin.

The following components of the following assembly are successively slid onto the pin 5 (Fig. 1):

a) The toothed steel inner sleeve 10, which is provided with radial trapezoidal grooves (locks), defines the locking positions for tilting and tilting the magnification module / noctovisor. This inner sleeve 10 is rigidly connected to the outer first sleeve 4A (for example by crimping

Overlapping, gluing, threading). The toothed inner sleeve 10 is connected and inserted into one of the two outer sleeves 4A (or 4B) of the hinge joint of the base 1 of the quick-release locking holder. The shape and orientation of the transverse trapezoidal grooves (locks) of the inner gear housing 10 precisely define the two functional positions of the left-handly folded-out bracket arm, to the folded-out and folded-out position. It allows the end user to comfortably tilt and tilt the tilting arm itself by unlocking the assembly after the return spring 16 is pushed and facilitating movement of the module to clearly defined positions with the assistance of spring pressure 16 and trapezoidal groove shape. The height of the trapezoidal grooves in the inner gear housing 10 defines the path required to move the left-hand swing arm of the bracket against the spring pressure 16 to one of two operating positions (folded, folded).

b) A counterpart 11 of the toothed bushing 10 having circumferentially trapped trapezoidal teeth allowing for the unlocking and compression of the spring 16 to smoothly rotate the magnification module / nocturner to a latched, tilted or folded position. This counterpart pevně is rigidly connected to the outer first housing 4A of the left-tilted holder arm, for example by overlapping, gluing, threading. The shape and orientation of the transverse trapezoidal teeth of the counterpart 11 of the toothed inner bushing 10 precisely define the two functional positions of the left-handly tilted arm, tilted and tilted. Furthermore, the shape and orientation of the transverse trapezoidal teeth allows the end user to comfortably tilt and tilt itself by unlocking the assembly after springing against the spring pressure J6 and facilitating movement of the module to clearly defined positions assisted by spring pressure J6 and trapezoidal teeth and grooves. The height of the trapezoidal teeth in the counterpart 11 of the toothed inner sleeve 10 defines the path required to move the left-hand swing arm of the bracket against the spring pressure 16 to one of two operating positions (folded, folded).

c) A first aluminum alloy spacer 14 to define the displacement path of the entire assembly on the pin 5 and the resistance of the intermediate spring 16 to the rearward pressure in the firing direction. The shape and height of the first spacer 14 defines the path length in the longitudinal axis required to move the left-hand tilted arm of the holder necessary to unlock the toothed inner bushing 10 and its counterpart 11.

d) The second aluminum alloy spacer 15, with the shoulder for inserting the spring 16 of the assembly, is deliberately separated from the first distance limiting washer 14 for assembly into the entire base assembly I of the quick release bracket. It serves to insert and guide the spring 16 providing a predefined resistance for displacement of the holder arm.

e) Cep 5 of the hardened steel assembly whose parts have different diameters along their length. The diameters of the individual parts of the pin 5 correspond to the inner diameters of all the bushings and washers assembled and slid on it. The pin 5 extends through the outer sleeves 4A, 4B of the hinged bracket and their inner assemblies. It serves to align and store all components of the outer and inner bushes and to ensure the smooth function of tilting and tilting the arms of the holder.

f) Coil spring 16. Its diameter, pitch and length correspond to the inner longitudinal dimension between the outer locking member 20 of the assembly and the inner side of the second shoulder spacer 15 and defines the resistance necessary to move the left-hand arm of the holder to its extreme rearward position and unlock it.

g) Hardened steel locking ring 17 with enlarged outer fingerboard 18 provided with roughening for easier and more accurate handling. Along the outer periphery of the locking ring 17 there is a transversely inclined slide which, by moving the rotation about its axis, allows locking and unlocking of the left arm of the holder. The locking ring 17 is slid onto the pin 5 of the assembly in front of the counter ring 19 of the locking ring U7 so that its extreme positions in the case of locking or unlocking the movement of the arms are clearly defined via the spring ball and recess in the locking ring Γ7.

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h) The counterpart 19 of the hardening steel locking ring 17. There is also a transversely inclined slider around its periphery which, together with the locking ring 17, defines the path and angle at which the left-hand tilting arm 12 of the holder (FIG. 4) is tilted and folded. This part is firmly connected to the outer sleeve 4B (Fig. 1), for example by interference fit, gluing or threading. Furthermore, the counterpart 19 of the locking ring Γ7 is internally threaded for screwing the closure member 20 of the entire assembly.

i) The steel closure member 20 of the entire assembly is provided with an external thread and a shoulder for a spanner. Furthermore, there is a cylindrical recess from the inside thereof to abut the end of the assembly pin 5 and to align all the parts on the assembly pin 5 in a general manner.

FIG. 4 shows another part of the holder, which is the left-hand tilting arm 12 of aluminum alloy. From the left side of this arm 12 protrudes the central outer housing 13, which is part of the pin assembly 5, which is the same as the base assembly and the quick-release locking bracket in Fig. 1. a toothed inner detent sleeve 10 having detent trapezoidal teeth around the periphery to allow the magnification module / nocturner to rotate smoothly after the spring 16 has been unlocked and depressed to a latched pivoting or tilting position. This counterpart pevně is rigidly connected to the central outer housing 13 of the left-handly tilted arm 12 of the holder, for example by press-fit, overlapping, gluing or threading. The shape and orientation of the transverse trapezoidal teeth of the counterpart 11 of the inner toothed detent sleeve 10 define exactly two functional positions of the left-hand pivoting arm 12, tilted and folded. The orientation and shape of the transverse trapezoidal teeth allows the end user to comfortably tilt and tilt itself by unlocking the assembly after pushing back against the return spring 16 and facilitating movement of the module to defined positions by spring pressure 16 and trapezoidal teeth and grooves. The height of the trapezoidal teeth in the counterpart of the inner toothed bushing 10 defines the path necessary to move the left-hand swing arm 12 against the pressure of the spring 16 to one of the two operating positions, tilted, tilted. The central outer sleeve 13 has a longitudinal shoulder along its entire length, which clearly defines the length of movement and the end position when the left side tilted arm 12 is tilted. This longitudinal shoulder simultaneously serves as a stop for further unwanted movement of the arm 12 to the left.

Furthermore, the left side tilting arm 12 itself also comprises on the right side of this arm two outer sleeves 4A, 4B of the pivoting pin 5 (front and rear), which are provided with a rotating detent ring. The arm 12 is further provided with stops which serve as a delimitation for the right position of the right-handly tilted arm in a horizontal position. At the same time, the arm 12 has slits for relieving the weight of the entire assembly and at the same time allowing the mounting screws to penetrate the body of the enlarger module. The hardened steel pin 5 of different diameters passes through the center of the sleeves 4A, 4B in the longitudinal axis. The diameters of the individual portions of the pin 5 correspond to the inner diameters of all bushes and washers assembled and slid on the pin. At this pin 5, the components of the assembly described above are gradually inserted.

FIG. 8 shows an aluminum alloy right-angled arm assembly 24. The arm assembly 21 is adapted to be connected to the base 1 (FIG. 13). From the right side of the arm 21 protrudes the central outer housing 22, which is part of the pin assembly 5 described above for the left-handed pivoting arm assembly. A steel counterpart 11 of the toothed inner locking sleeve 10 is pressed into the central outer housing 22 from the front with an overlap, which has a trapezoidal toothed detent around the circumference, enabling the magnification module / nocturner to rotate smoothly into the latched unlocked or folded position. This counterpart pevně is rigidly connected to the outer housing 22 of the right-handly tilted arm 21 of the holder, for example by overlapping, gluing or threading. The shape and orientation of the radial trapezoidal teeth of the counterpart 11 of the inner toothed detent sleeve 10 precisely define the two functional positions of the right-handly tilted arm, tilted and tilted. Furthermore, the shape and orientation of the radial trapezoidal teeth allows the end user to comfortably handle the tilting and tilting operation itself by assembling the anti-return spring pressure against the assembly.

-5GB 307037 B6 unlocks and the movement of the module to clearly defined positions is facilitated by spring pressure and trapezoidal teeth and grooves. The height of the trapezoidal teeth in the counterpart of the inner toothed bush defines the path required to move the right-hand swing arm against the spring pressure to one of two operating positions (folded, tilted). The central outer housing has a longitudinal shoulder over its entire length, which clearly defines the length of movement and the end position when folded to the left side of the tilted arm. This longitudinal shoulder simultaneously serves as a stop for further unwanted movement of the arm to the right. The arm 21 itself includes a quick-release mounting interface 23 (FIGS. 8 and 13) in the central longitudinal axis, consisting of two parallel wedges 24, 25 and a spring-loaded latch 26. Through this interface 23, the entire mounting interface 23 can be connected to the holder range of optical and optoelectronic devices of different manufacturers.

The aluminum alloy mounting interface 23 is located on the right-side hinged arm 21 in the longitudinal axis of the arm and is formed by two parallel wedges 24, 25 directed in the firing direction. Their shape and inclination contribute to quick, comfortable and intuitive deployment of the required accessories. The transversely grooved design of these wedges also serves to remove any impurities from the mating surfaces, thus preventing unwanted jamming when handling accessories (putting on, removing).

The spring-loaded pawl 26 (Figs. 8, 9 and 10) is connected in the body of the right-hand tilted arm 21 by a transverse steel bolt 27 and is spring-loaded by a coil spring secured in the recess between the steel pawl 26 and the body of arm 21. The pawl 26 is fitted with a locking projection defining its lower bottom position, thereby locking the attached accessories via the counterpart 28 of the mounting interface 23. The latch 26 is provided with a roughened fingerboard for better handling.

The base plate of the mating interface 28 is made of steel. In its longitudinal axis on the underside, two wedge stones 29, 30 protrude from the plate, whose shape and pitch correspond to the shape and pitch of the parallel wedges respectively. These blocks 29, 30 assure proper placement and position of the plate in the mounting interface 23 on which it is inserted with its wedges and pushed forward to the position in which it is locked by the spring catch 26. The upper side of this board corresponds to a particular optical or optoelectronic accessory according to the manufacturer and the particular dimensions or dimensions. pitch of the accessory.

Claims (6)

A holder for mounting an optical or optoelectronic device on a weapon, comprising a base (1) with a mounting lever (6) and a recess (2) at the bottom of its body for mounting the holder on a mounting interface formed by a notched bar forming an integral part of the body and is arranged along the length of the body of the weapon, wherein the base (1) is provided with two spaced apart outer holsters, a first holster (4A) and a second holster (4B) to receive the hinge pin (5) of the left hinged arm (12). the upwardly projecting central outer housing (13) is mounted on the pin (5) in the space between the two outer housings (4A, 4B) of the base (1), characterized in that the left-hand pivoting arm (12) further comprises two spaced apart upwardly extending outer bushings (4A, 4B) for receiving the hinge pin (5) of the right-side hinged arm (21) of the bracket, with a central outer The mounting interface (23) is fixedly connected to two parallel wedges (23) by means of a sleeve (22) of the right-hand swinging arm (21) mounted on the pin (5) in the space between the two outer sleeves (4A, 4B) of the left-hand swinging arm (12). 24, 25) oriented in the firing direction, wherein in the body of the right-side tilted arm (21) there is a spring-loaded pawl (26) with a locking protrusion for defining its extreme lower position and locking the connected optical or optoelectronic device via 307037 B6 A counterpart (28) of the mounting interface (23), consisting of a plate with two wedge stones (29, 30) protruding from the plate for correct seating and positioning of the plate in the mounting interface (23), the shape and spacing of which shape and spacing of parallel wedges (24, 25), respectively. The wedge-shaped recesses, in the mounting interface (23), and the top side of this plate correspond to a particular optical or optoelectronic device. Holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the parts of the first assembly, comprising: - a toothed inner housing (10) firmly connected to the first outer housing (4A), - a counterpart (11) with locking teeth along its periphery corresponding to the teeth of the inner housing (10), fixedly connected to the central outer housing (13), - a first spacer (14) for sliding the assembly of parts on the pin (5), - a second spacer (15) with an internal shoulder for receiving the spring, a spring (16), and - a closure member (20) of the first assembly, wherein the left-side hinged arm (12) further comprises two spaced upwardly extending outer housings (4A, 4B) for receiving the hinge pin (5) of the right-side hinged arm (21) the central outer sleeve (22) is mounted on the pin (5) in the space between the two outer sleeves (4A, 4B) of the left hinged arm (12) of the bracket and where the pin (5) extends left through the outer sleeves (4A, 4B) the pivoting arm (12) of the bracket, the parts of the second assembly, which correspond to the arrangement of the parts of the first assembly, are successively deployed. Holder according to claim 2, characterized in that the first and second assembly of parts further comprise a locking ring (17) with a transversely inclined slide for locking and unlocking the left-side pivoting arm (12) of the holder and the counterpart (19) of the locking ring (17). coupled to the second outer housing (4B), with a transversely inclined gate for defining the path and tilt angle of the left-side hinged arm (12) that is interposed between the second outer housing (4B) and the closure member (20) of the first assembly. Holder according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the inner sleeve (10) is provided with radial trapezoidal grooves and the counterpart (11) of the inner sleeve (10) has locking trapezoidal teeth along its circumference. Holder according to one of Claims 3 to 4, characterized in that the locking ring (17) is provided with an enlarged outer fingerboard (18). Holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the wedges (24, 25) of the mounting interface (23) are provided with transverse grooves for the removal of any impurities from their contact surfaces. 6 drawings