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EP1303735B1
EP1303735B1 EP01969499A EP01969499A EP1303735B1 EP 1303735 B1 EP1303735 B1 EP 1303735B1 EP 01969499 A EP01969499 A EP 01969499A EP 01969499 A EP01969499 A EP 01969499A EP 1303735 B1 EP1303735 B1 EP 1303735B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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  • the invention relates to a weapon system of several rapid-fire guns of different types and associated mounted grenade launchers of the same type, which are provided with own grip, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the US grenade launcher M 203 which is set up for attachment under the barrel of the rapid-fire gun Colt M 16 A1.
  • the grenade launcher is assigned a separate forend or hand guard, which is attached to this instead of the original hand guard of the automatic rifle (see also DE 35 40 641 C2).
  • a force-absorbing fixed bearing is attached to the gas sampling nozzle, in which engages a force-inducing coupling device of the grenade launcher to initiate its recoil forces in the rifle.
  • the floating bearing is installed near the recharging device, ie behind the fixed bearing.
  • Floating bearings in the context of the invention serve for the storage of a component. They transmit no axial forces and allow axial movement of the component. Fixed bearings, however, take on the storage of a component axial forces and prevent its axial movement.
  • the grenade launcher M 203 is not attachable.
  • CA 2 246 988 A1 shows an adapter or adapter for temporary attachment of weapon accessories, such as a grenade launcher, to a self-loading rifle.
  • the grenade launcher is firmly connected to the intermediate piece via screws or similar fasteners.
  • the front end of the intermediate piece by means of a first holder on the barrel and the rear end by means of a second holder, clamped against a spacer attached.
  • the brackets are designed to prevent backward movement between the grenade launcher and the self loading rifle. Both brackets take as axial bearing on axial recoil forces.
  • a similar weapon system is shown in CA 2 247 234 A1.
  • the front end of the intermediate piece is attached to the bayonet approach and its rear end to the magazine holder.
  • the front bracket is designed as a rigid, force-introducing attachment. It picks up the bayonet lug and secures it with a snap against any axial movement or rotation.
  • the bracket at the rear end is also rigid and formed as a press fit. It comprises a yielding cushion, which is arranged perpendicular to the direction of force between two wall parts.
  • the grenade launcher is clamped with the adapter against the pad so that it can not move axially. Both brackets absorb, transmit and absorb axial recoil forces. Again, the attachment of the grenade launcher on self-loading rifle by means of two fixed bearings.
  • the invention has the object to find a weapon system in which an identical grenade launcher can be attached to a variety of rapid-fire guns; primarily on the above-mentioned M 16 in the standard as well as the short version.
  • the fit of movable bearing and non-transmitting coupling device is already set up to accommodate high tolerances, so that the occurrence of an additional tolerance due to the adapter is irrelevant.
  • the force-inducing coupling device is mounted directly on the grenade launcher itself, so not on the adapter.
  • the coupling device can be used in weapons whose fixed bearing is identical, but mounted at different locations, such as the aforementioned US rifle M 16 A1 and its short version.
  • the condition is, however, that the fixed bearing is not too close to the reloading of the rapid-fire rifle.
  • the adapter does not have to transmit recoil forces and therefore can be performed in lightweight construction of light metal or plastic.
  • the adapter can be mounted with the simplest means.
  • the grenade launcher itself is identical. Only the adapter or optionally the force-introducing coupling device must be selected as intended.
  • the adapter can simply have a flat, parallel to the weft direction surface (claim 2). This flat surface sits on a complementary surface of the grenade launcher. There, the adapter can be held by the simplest fastening devices, preferably screws.
  • the flat counterface on the grenade launcher can accommodate different sized approach surfaces of a variety of adapters, without any adjustments are needed. For fastening sufficient simple screws or similar fasteners completely, since the adapter does not have to transmit any recoil forces.
  • the housing of the grenade launcher is preferably made of light metal or reinforced plastic.
  • the force-introducing coupling device consists of steel (claim 3), which is embedded with a wide bearing surface in the light metal or the reinforced plastic of the grenade launcher housing and this, based on the weft direction, engages behind. This creates a surface pressure in the material of the grenade launcher housing, the far below its strength limit. The same applies to the adapter, as far as the force-introducing coupling device is attached to this.
  • the aforementioned coupling device can be removably attached to the grenade launcher housing or adapter. However, it is preferably produced in composite casting together with the receiving part.
  • the fixed bearing as known per se, designed as a hammer head pin (claim 4); that is, as a bolt which extends perpendicular to the weft direction, has a widened head and engages with this in an undercut groove of the coupling device.
  • a spring-protected cross pin holds the hammer head pin.
  • the floating bearing is, however, (claim 5) preferably a simple, open towards the front or in the weft direction groove into which the complementarily formed, rear end of the adapter is simply inserted.
  • the said groove is formed deep enough to accommodate any tolerance that occurs on the adapter can.
  • the original fore-end of the automatic rifle can continue to be used. Replacement is not required. Of course, optionally, a matched forearm can be used.
  • the grenade launcher is intended for attachment to a rapid-fire rifle. But it can also be used as an individual weapon, where it is shot like a pistol out of hand.
  • a shoulder support is preferably provided, which can be attached instead of the adapter on the grenade launcher (claim 6) and which is then advantageously mounted when the Grenade launcher is intended from the outset as a single weapon.
  • the shoulder rest can be replaced again against the adapter.
  • the shoulder rest can be made of aluminum plastic, for example.
  • the connection between grenade launcher and adapter or shoulder rest can have the shape of a dovetail guide.
  • the adapter 9 has on its rear side a projecting arrangement which forms a non-force-transmitting coupling device 15.
  • a clamping trigger 11 is arranged before the handle 3.
  • the adapter 9 of Fig. 1 is a short adapter.
  • the grenade launcher shown is set up for attachment to a rapid fire rifle short version.
  • the housing 1 of the grenade launcher is also shown in Fig. 2. However, there are missing the barrel 5 and the handle 5. Only the tension trigger 11 and a part of the trigger means are shown.
  • a long adapter 9 ' is mounted, which is adapted for attachment of the grenade launcher to a normal rapid-fire rifle (not the short version).
  • the structure is in accordance with that of the short adapter 9 of FIG. 1, but it is extended rearwardly and has a non-force transmitting coupling means 15 ', which is farther from the front of the adapter 9', than that of the adapter 9 with the non-transmitting coupling device 15 of FIG. 1 is the case.
  • a force-introducing coupling device 13 is arranged in front of the adapter 9 and 9 ', which is cast as a composite casting of steel in the aluminum housing 1.
  • a groove 19 is formed (see also Figs. 3 and 4), which is open to the rear.
  • the tops of the groove walls are approximated to each other so that they form an undercut, in which a hammer head pin can be inserted from the rear.
  • This hammer head pin (not shown) is attached to the rapid-fire rifle (usually on the gas-collecting channel receiving part) and forms its fixed bearing.
  • the adapter 9 As shown in Fig. 3, the adapter 9 'on its underside a flat lug surface 17 which sits smoothly on a complementary planar surface of the grenade launcher housing 1.
  • the (long) adapter 9 ' is fastened to the housing 1, can be removed and can be replaced by a short adapter 9 (FIGS. 1 and 5), for example.
  • Fig. 4 shows in plan view that the adapter 9 'extends only over part of the length of the housing 1.
  • the coupling device 13 remains free; between its rear edge and the front edge of the adapter 9 'is plenty of space for attaching the hammer head pin (not shown).
  • the rear coupling device 15 has, in addition to an arcuate web on both sides thereof, a pin which engages in a recess of the movable bearing (not shown).
  • FIG. 5 shows in plan view the not yet installed, short adapter 9 of FIG. 1.
  • the top of the adapter 9, 9 ' is each recessed trough-shaped fitting for hand protection or forearm of the associated rapid-fire rifle, so that the grenade launcher fits snugly under the front part of the rifle. If the grenade launcher is shot with the rapid-fire rifle, then the shooter, if he is right-handed, grips the grip 3 with his left hand. If he is shot with the grenade launcher, he grips the grip 3 with his right hand.

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Grenade launchers and methods to secure a grenade launcher to a firearm are disclosed. In an example method, if the firearm has a first fixed bearing and a first movable bearing separated by a first distance, (a) a first adapter is secured to the grenade launcher, (b) the first fixed bearing is secured to one of the grenade launcher and the first adapter, and (c) the first movable bearing is secured to the first adapter. If the second firearm has a second fixed bearing and a second movable bearing separated by a second distance, (a) a second adapter is secured to the grenade launcher, (b) the second fixed bearing is secured to one of the grenade launcher and the second adapter, and (c) the second movable bearing is secured to the second adapter.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Waffensystem aus mehreren Schnellfeuergewehren unterschiedlicher Bauart und zugehörigen Anbau-Granatwerfern jeweils derselben Bauart, die mit eigenem Griffstück versehen sind, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a weapon system of several rapid-fire guns of different types and associated mounted grenade launchers of the same type, which are provided with own grip, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein solches Waffensystem ist aus der US 5 628 137 bekanntSuch a weapon system is known from US 5,628,137

Bekannt ist auch der US-Granatwerfer M 203, der zur Anbringung unter dem Lauf des Schnellfeuergewehres Colt M 16 A1 eingerichtet ist. Dabei ist dem Granatwerfer ein eigener Vorderschaft oder Handschutz zugeordnet, der anstelle des ursprünglichen Handschutzes des Schnellfeuergewehres an diesem angebracht wird (siehe auch DE 35 40 641 C2).Also known is the US grenade launcher M 203, which is set up for attachment under the barrel of the rapid-fire gun Colt M 16 A1. In this case, the grenade launcher is assigned a separate forend or hand guard, which is attached to this instead of the original hand guard of the automatic rifle (see also DE 35 40 641 C2).

Am Schnellfeuergewehr ist an der Gasentnahmedüse ein kraftaufnehmendes Festlager angebracht, in das eine krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung des Granatwerfers eingreift, um dessen Rückstoßkräfte in das Gewehr einzuleiten. Das Loslager ist nahe der Nachladeeirrichtung angebracht, also hinter dem Festlager.On Schnellfeuergewehr a force-absorbing fixed bearing is attached to the gas sampling nozzle, in which engages a force-inducing coupling device of the grenade launcher to initiate its recoil forces in the rifle. The floating bearing is installed near the recharging device, ie behind the fixed bearing.

Loslager im Sinne der Erfindung dienen der Lagerung eines Bauteils. Sie übertragen keine Axialkräfte und erlauben eine Axialbewegung des Bauteils. Festlager hingegen nehmen bei der Lagerung eines Bauteils axiale Kräfte auf und verhindern dessen Axialbewegung.Floating bearings in the context of the invention serve for the storage of a component. They transmit no axial forces and allow axial movement of the component. Fixed bearings, however, take on the storage of a component axial forces and prevent its axial movement.

Es ist mittlerweile eine Kurzversion des genannten Schnellfeuergewehres herausgekommen, bei der der Handschutz kürzer ist als beim obengenannten Standardmodell, weil das krafteinleitende Festlager näher an der Nachladeeinrichtung und demnach am Loslager liegt als beim Standardmodell. An diesem Gewehr kann der Granatwerfer M 203 nicht angebracht werden. Auch ein Umbau ist nicht ohne weiteres zu bewerkstelligen. Denn das Magazin des Gewehres dient als Handgriff zum Betätigen des Granatwerferabzugs, weshalb die Relativlage des Magazines, also der Nachladeeinrichtung, zum Granatwerfer nicht verändert werden kann.It has now come out a short version of the aforementioned rapid-fire gun, in which the hand guard is shorter than the above-mentioned standard model because the force-introducing fixed bearing closer to the reloading and therefore the floating bearing than the standard model. The grenade launcher M 203 can not be attached to this rifle. Even a conversion is not easy to accomplish. Because the magazine of the rifle serves as a handle for operating the grenade launcher, which is why the relative position of the magazine, so the reloading, the grenade launcher can not be changed.

An einem Schnellfeuergewehr, dessen Bauart mit der des obengenannten M 16 A1 nicht übereinstimmt, ist der Granatwerfer M 203 nicht anbringbar.On a rapid-fire rifle, the design of which does not match that of the aforementioned M 16 A1, the grenade launcher M 203 is not attachable.

Ein Zwischenadapter ist wegen der damit verbundenen Toleranzen nicht möglich. Die Visiereinrichtung des Granatwerfers ist nämlich am Gewehr selbst angebracht, so daß die genannten Toleranzen zwischen diesem und dem zughörigen Visier als Zielfehler wirksam werden.An intermediate adapter is not possible because of the associated tolerances. The sighting device of the grenade launcher is in fact attached to the rifle itself, so that the said tolerances between this and the associated visor become effective as a target error.

Ähnliches gilt auch für den Granatwerfer, der aus der US 5 628 137 A bekannt ist.The same applies to the grenade launcher known from US 5 628 137 A.

Die CA 2 246 988 A1 zeigt ein Zwischenstück bzw. einen Adapter zur zeitweiligen Befestigung von Waffenzubehör, wie beispielsweise ein Granatwerfer, an einem Selbstladegewehr. Der Granatwerfer ist dabei mit dem Zwischenstück über Schrauben oder ähnliche Verbindungselemente fest verbunden. Dabei wird, bevorzugt nach Entfernung des Handschutzes, das vordere Ende des Zwischenstücks mittels einer ersten Halterung an dem Lauf und das hintere Ende mittels einer zweiten Halterung, gegen einen Abstandhalter verspannt befestigt. Die Halterungen sind so ausgebildet, daß sie eine rückwärtsgerichtete Bewegung zwischen dem Granatwerfer und dem Selbstladegewehr verhindern. Beide Halterungen nehmen als Festlager axiale Rückstoßkräfte auf.CA 2 246 988 A1 shows an adapter or adapter for temporary attachment of weapon accessories, such as a grenade launcher, to a self-loading rifle. The grenade launcher is firmly connected to the intermediate piece via screws or similar fasteners. Here, preferably after removal of the hand guard, the front end of the intermediate piece by means of a first holder on the barrel and the rear end by means of a second holder, clamped against a spacer attached. The brackets are designed to prevent backward movement between the grenade launcher and the self loading rifle. Both brackets take as axial bearing on axial recoil forces.

Ein ähnliches Waffensystem zeigt die CA 2 247 234 A1. Hierbei wird das vordere Ende des Zwischenstücks am Bajonettansatz und sein hinteres Ende an der Magazinhalterung befestigt. Die vordere Halterung ist als starre, krafteinleitende Befestigung ausgebildet. Sie nimmt den Bajonettansatz auf und sichert ihn mit einem Schnappverschluß gegen jegliche axiale Bewegung oder Drehbewegung. Die Halterung am hinteren Ende ist ebenso starr und als Preßpassung ausgebildet. Sie umfaßt ein nachgebendes Polster, das senkrecht zur Kraftrichtung zwischen zwei Wandteilen angeordnet ist. Dabei ist der Granatwerfer mit dem Adapter gegen das Polster eingeklemmt, so daß er sich nicht axial bewegen kann. Beide Halterungen dämpfen, übertragen und nehmen axiale Rückstoßkräfte auf. Auch hier erfolgt die Befestigung des Granatwerfers am Selbstladegewehr mittels zweier Festlager.A similar weapon system is shown in CA 2 247 234 A1. Here, the front end of the intermediate piece is attached to the bayonet approach and its rear end to the magazine holder. The front bracket is designed as a rigid, force-introducing attachment. It picks up the bayonet lug and secures it with a snap against any axial movement or rotation. The bracket at the rear end is also rigid and formed as a press fit. It comprises a yielding cushion, which is arranged perpendicular to the direction of force between two wall parts. The grenade launcher is clamped with the adapter against the pad so that it can not move axially. Both brackets absorb, transmit and absorb axial recoil forces. Again, the attachment of the grenade launcher on self-loading rifle by means of two fixed bearings.

Ausgehend von dieser Problemlage liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Waffensystem zu finden, bei dem ein jeweils baugleicher Granatwerfer an den unterschiedlichesten Schnellfeuergewehren anbringbar ist; in erster Linie am obengenannten M 16 in der Standard- wie auch der Kurzversion.Based on this problem situation, the invention has the object to find a weapon system in which an identical grenade launcher can be attached to a variety of rapid-fire guns; primarily on the above-mentioned M 16 in the standard as well as the short version.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1.

Die Passung von Loslager und nicht kraftübertragender Ankoppelungseinrichtung ist ohnehin zur Aufnahme hoher Toleranzen eingerichtet, so daß das Auftreten einer zusätzlichen Toleranz infolge des Adapters unerheblich ist.The fit of movable bearing and non-transmitting coupling device is already set up to accommodate high tolerances, so that the occurrence of an additional tolerance due to the adapter is irrelevant.

So ist es auch möglich, den Adapter ohne aufwendige Einpassung abnehmbar am Granatwerfer anzubringen: Zusätzliche, infolge der Abnehmbarkeit des Adapters weitgehend unvermeidlichen Toleranzen werden vom Loslager ohne weiteres aufgenommen.Thus, it is also possible to attach the adapter without consuming fitting removable grenade launcher: Additional, due to the removability of the adapter largely unavoidable tolerances are taken up by the floating bearing readily.

Die krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung ist unmittelbar am Granatwerfer selbst angebracht, also nicht am Adapter. Dabei kann vorteilhafterweise die Ankoppelungseinrichtung bei Waffen verwendet werden, deren Festlager baugleich, aber an unterschiedlichen Stellen montiert ist, wie zum Beispiel beim obengenannten US-Gewehr M 16 A1 und dessen Kurzversion. Es ist aber auch möglich, die krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung auswechselbar am Granatwerfer selbst anzubringen, so dass zu einem jeweiligen Gewehrmodell eine jeweils passende Ankoppelungseinrichtung bereitgestellt werden kann. Die Voraussetzung ist allerdings, daß das Festlager nicht zu nahe an der Nachladeeinrichtung des Schnellfeuergewehrs liegt.The force-inducing coupling device is mounted directly on the grenade launcher itself, so not on the adapter. In this case, advantageously, the coupling device can be used in weapons whose fixed bearing is identical, but mounted at different locations, such as the aforementioned US rifle M 16 A1 and its short version. However, it is also possible to interchangeably attach the force-introducing coupling device to the grenade launcher so that a respective matching coupling model can be provided for a respective rifle model. The condition is, however, that the fixed bearing is not too close to the reloading of the rapid-fire rifle.

Der Vorteil dieser Ausgestaltung liegt darin, daß der Adapter keine Rückstoßkräfte übertragen muß und deshalb in Leichtbauweise aus Leichtmetall oder Kunststoff ausgeführt werden kann. Zusätzlich kann der Adapter mit einfachsten Mitteln angebracht sein.The advantage of this embodiment is that the adapter does not have to transmit recoil forces and therefore can be performed in lightweight construction of light metal or plastic. In addition, the adapter can be mounted with the simplest means.

In jedem der hier aufgeführten Fälle ist der Granatwerfer selbst jeweils baugleich. Lediglich der Adapter oder gegebenenfalls die krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung müssen bestimmungsgemäß ausgewählt werden.In each of the cases listed here, the grenade launcher itself is identical. Only the adapter or optionally the force-introducing coupling device must be selected as intended.

In einer Alternativlösung ist es jedoch auch möglich, die krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung am Adapter anzubringen. Dieser muß dann allerdings kraft-übertragend am Granatwerfer befestigt werden. So ist es möglich, den Granatwerfer auch an Schnellfeuergewehren anzubringen, deren Festlager ungewöhnlich weit hinten liegt, etwa an sogenannten Bullpup-Bauweisen, wie etwa beim Österreichischen Gewehr AUG 77.In an alternative solution, however, it is also possible to attach the force-introducing coupling device to the adapter. However, this must then be attached force-transmitting grenade launcher. So it is possible to attach the grenade launcher also on rapid-fire guns whose camp is unusually far behind, such as so-called bullpup construction, such as the Austrian rifle AUG 77th

Die Bauweise mit einer fest am Granatwerfer angebrachten, krafteinleitenden Ankoppelungseinrichtung wird jedoch bevorzugt. Bei dieser bevorzugten Bauweise kann der Adapter einfach eine ebene, zur Schußrichtung parallele Fläche aufweisen (Anspruch 2). Diese ebene Fläche sitzt auf einer komplementären Fläche des Granatwerfers auf. Dort kann der Adapter durch einfachste Befestigungseinrichtungen, vorzugsweise Schrauben, gehalten werden.However, the design with a fixed grenade launcher, force introducing coupling device is preferred. In this preferred construction, the adapter can simply have a flat, parallel to the weft direction surface (claim 2). This flat surface sits on a complementary surface of the grenade launcher. There, the adapter can be held by the simplest fastening devices, preferably screws.

Die ebene Gegenfläche am Granatwerfer kann unterschiedlich bemessene Ansatzflächen von den verschiedensten Adaptern aufnehmen, ohne daß irgendwelche Anpassungen nötig sind. Zur Befestigung reichen einfache Schrauben oder ähnliche Befestigungseinrichtungen völlig aus, da der Adapter ja keine Rückstoßkräfte übertragen muß.The flat counterface on the grenade launcher can accommodate different sized approach surfaces of a variety of adapters, without any adjustments are needed. For fastening sufficient simple screws or similar fasteners completely, since the adapter does not have to transmit any recoil forces.

Das Gehäuse des Granatwerfers besteht vorzugsweise aus Leichtmetall oder verstärktem Kunststoff. Die krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung besteht dagegen aus Stahl (Anspruch 3), die mit einer breiten Auflagefläche in das Leichtmetall oder den verstärkten Kunststoff des Granatwerfergehäuses eingelassen ist und dieses, bezogen auf die Schußrichtung, hintergreift. Dabei entsteht eine Flächenpressung im Material des Granatwerfergehäuses, die weit unter dessen Festigkeitsgrenze liegt. Dasselbe gilt auch für den Adapter, soweit die krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung an diesem angebracht ist.The housing of the grenade launcher is preferably made of light metal or reinforced plastic. The force-introducing coupling device, however, consists of steel (claim 3), which is embedded with a wide bearing surface in the light metal or the reinforced plastic of the grenade launcher housing and this, based on the weft direction, engages behind. This creates a surface pressure in the material of the grenade launcher housing, the far below its strength limit. The same applies to the adapter, as far as the force-introducing coupling device is attached to this.

Die genannte Ankoppelungseinrichtung kann abnehmbar am Granatwerfergehäuse oder Adapter angebracht sein. Sie ist aber bevorzugt im Verbundguß zusammen mit dem aufnehmenden Teil hergestellt.The aforementioned coupling device can be removably attached to the grenade launcher housing or adapter. However, it is preferably produced in composite casting together with the receiving part.

Komplementär zur genannten krafteinleitenden Ankoppelungseinrichtung ist das Festlager, wie an sich bekannt, als Hammerkopfstift ausgebildet (Anspruch 4); also als Bolzen, der sich senkrecht zur Schußrichtung erstreckt, einen verbreiterten Kopf aufweist und mit diesem in eine hinterschnittene Nut der Ankoppelungseinrichtung eingreift. Ein federgesicherter Querstift hält den Hammerkopfstift.Complementary to the force introducing coupling device mentioned is the fixed bearing, as known per se, designed as a hammer head pin (claim 4); that is, as a bolt which extends perpendicular to the weft direction, has a widened head and engages with this in an undercut groove of the coupling device. A spring-protected cross pin holds the hammer head pin.

Das Loslager ist dagegen (Anspruch 5) bevorzugt eine einfache, nach vorne bzw. in Schußrichtung offene Nut, in die das konplementär ausgebildete, rückwärtige Ende des Adapters einfach eingeschoben wird. Dabei ist die genannte Nut tief genug ausgebildet, um jede Toleranz, die am Adapter auftritt, aufnehmen zu können.The floating bearing is, however, (claim 5) preferably a simple, open towards the front or in the weft direction groove into which the complementarily formed, rear end of the adapter is simply inserted. In this case, the said groove is formed deep enough to accommodate any tolerance that occurs on the adapter can.

Bei der Erfindung kann der ursprüngliche Vorderschaft des Schnellfeuergewehres weiterverwendet werden. Ein Auswechseln ist nicht erforderlich. Natürlich kann wahlweise auch ein angepaßter Vorderschaft verwendet werden.In the invention, the original fore-end of the automatic rifle can continue to be used. Replacement is not required. Of course, optionally, a matched forearm can be used.

Grundsätzlich ist der Granatwerfer zum Anbau an ein Schnellfeuergewehr bestimmt. Er kann aber gegebenenfalls auch als Einzelwaffe verwendet werden, wobei er wie eine Pistole aus der Hand geschossen wird.Basically, the grenade launcher is intended for attachment to a rapid-fire rifle. But it can also be used as an individual weapon, where it is shot like a pistol out of hand.

Um den erheblichen Rückstoß besser zu ertragen, ist aber bevorzugt eine Schulterstütze vorgesehen, die anstelle des Adapters am Granatwerfer anbringbar ist (Anspruch 6) und die dann vorteilhafterweise angebracht wird, wenn der Granatwerfer von vorneherein als Einzelwaffe bestimmt ist. Natürlich kann gegebenenfalls die Schulterstütze wieder gegen den Adapter ausgewechselt werden. Die Schulterstütze kann z.B. aus Aluminium-Kunststoff gefertigt sein. Zur leichten Auswechselbarkeit kann die Verbindung zwischen Granatwerfer und Adapter bzw. Schulterstütze die Form einer Schwalbenschwanzführung haben.In order to better endure the considerable recoil, but a shoulder support is preferably provided, which can be attached instead of the adapter on the grenade launcher (claim 6) and which is then advantageously mounted when the Grenade launcher is intended from the outset as a single weapon. Of course, if necessary, the shoulder rest can be replaced again against the adapter. The shoulder rest can be made of aluminum plastic, for example. For easy interchangeability, the connection between grenade launcher and adapter or shoulder rest can have the shape of a dovetail guide.

Die Erfindung wird anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen und der beigefügten, schematischen Zeichnung noch näher erläutert. In dieser zeigt:

Fig. 1
die Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Anbau-Granatwerfers mit kurzem Adapter,
Fig. 2
die Seitenansicht des Granatwerfergehäuses mit langem Adapter,
Fig. 3
den Längsschnitt durch den oberen Teil von Granatwerfer und langem Adapter nach Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
die Draufsicht auf das Granatwerfergehäuse mit langem Adapter der Fig. 2, und
Fig. 5
die teilweise geschnittene Draufsicht auf den kurzen Adapter der Fig. 1.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments and the accompanying schematic drawing. In this shows:
Fig. 1
the side view of a cultivation grenade launcher according to the invention with a short adapter,
Fig. 2
the side view of the grenade launcher housing with a long adapter,
Fig. 3
the longitudinal section through the upper part of grenade launcher and long adapter of FIG. 2,
Fig. 4
the top view of the grenade launcher housing with a long adapter of FIG. 2, and
Fig. 5
the partially sectioned plan view of the short adapter of FIG. 1.

Der in Fig. 1 gezeigte Granatwerfer weist ein Leichtmetallgehäuse 1 auf,

  • an dessen Unterseite ein Griffstück 3 angebracht ist,
  • in dem schwenkbar ein Lauf 5 gelagert ist,
  • das eine Visiereinrichtung 7 trägt und
  • auf dessen Oberseite eine kurze Laufschiene 9 angebracht ist.
The grenade launcher shown in FIG. 1 has a light metal housing 1,
  • on the underside of a handle 3 is attached,
  • in which a run 5 is pivotally mounted,
  • which carries a sighting device 7 and
  • on the top of a short running rail 9 is mounted.

Der Adapter 9 weist an seiner Rückseite eine vorspringende Anordnung auf, die eine nicht-kraftübertragende Ankoppelungseinrichtung 15 bildet.The adapter 9 has on its rear side a projecting arrangement which forms a non-force-transmitting coupling device 15.

Vor dem Griffstück 3 ist ein Spannabzug 11 angeordnet.Before the handle 3, a clamping trigger 11 is arranged.

Der Adapter 9 der Fig. 1 ist ein kurzer Adapter. Somit ist der gezeigte Granatwerfer zur Anbringung an einem Schnellfeuergewehr in Kurzausführung eingerichtet.The adapter 9 of Fig. 1 is a short adapter. Thus, the grenade launcher shown is set up for attachment to a rapid fire rifle short version.

Das Gehäuse 1 des Granatwerfers ist auch in Fig. 2 gezeigt. Dort fehlen allerdings der Lauf 5 und das Griffstück 5. Lediglich der Spannabzug 11 und ein Teil der Abzugseinrichtung sind gezeigt.The housing 1 of the grenade launcher is also shown in Fig. 2. However, there are missing the barrel 5 and the handle 5. Only the tension trigger 11 and a part of the trigger means are shown.

An der Oberseite des Gehäuses ist in der Darstellung der Fig. 2 ein langer Adapter 9' angebracht, der zur Anbringung des Granatwerfers an einem normalen Schnellfeuergewehr (nicht der Kurzausführung) eingerichtet ist. Der Aufbau ist übereinstimmend mit dem des kurzen Adapters 9 der Fig. 1, doch ist er nach hinten verlängert und weist eine nicht-kraftübertragende Ankoppelungseinrichtung 15' auf, die weiter von der Vorderseite des Adapters 9' entfernt ist, als das beim Adapter 9 mit der nicht kraftübertragenden Ankoppelungseinrichtung 15 der Fig. 1 der Fall ist.At the top of the housing in the illustration of FIG. 2, a long adapter 9 'is mounted, which is adapted for attachment of the grenade launcher to a normal rapid-fire rifle (not the short version). The structure is in accordance with that of the short adapter 9 of FIG. 1, but it is extended rearwardly and has a non-force transmitting coupling means 15 ', which is farther from the front of the adapter 9', than that of the adapter 9 with the non-transmitting coupling device 15 of FIG. 1 is the case.

An der Oberseite des Gehäuses 1 ist vor dem Adapter 9 bzw. 9' eine krafteinleitende Ankoppelungseinrichtung 13 angeordnet, die als Verbundgußteil aus Stahl in das Aluminiumgehäuse 1 eingegossen ist. In der krafteinleitenden Ankoppelungseinrichtung 13 ist eine Nut 19 ausgebildet (siehe auch Fig. 3 und 4), die nach hinten offen ist. Die Oberseiten der Nutwände sind aneinander angenähert, so daß sie eine Hinterschneidung bilden, in der ein Hammerkopfstift von hinten her eingeschoben werden kann. Dieser Hammerkopfstift (nicht gezeigt) ist am Schnellfeuergewehr (meist an dem den Gasentnahmekanal aufnehmenden Teil) befestigt und bildet dessen Festlager. Wenn der Hammerkopfstift in die Nut 19 bis nach vorne zum Anschlag (geschlossenes Nutende) eingeführt ist, kann hinter ihm ein querverlaufender Sicherungsstift (nicht gezeigt) durch die Bohrung 21 hindurchgeschoben und dort gesichert werden.At the top of the housing 1, a force-introducing coupling device 13 is arranged in front of the adapter 9 and 9 ', which is cast as a composite casting of steel in the aluminum housing 1. In the force-introducing coupling device 13, a groove 19 is formed (see also Figs. 3 and 4), which is open to the rear. The tops of the groove walls are approximated to each other so that they form an undercut, in which a hammer head pin can be inserted from the rear. This hammer head pin (not shown) is attached to the rapid-fire rifle (usually on the gas-collecting channel receiving part) and forms its fixed bearing. When the hammer head pin into the groove 19 to forward to the stop (closed groove end) is introduced, behind him a transverse locking pin (not shown) can be pushed through the hole 21 and secured there.

Wie in Fig. 3 gezeigt, weist der Adapter 9' an seiner Unterseite eine ebene Ansatzfläche 17 auf, die glatt auf einer komplementären ebenen Fläche des Granatwerfergehäuses 1 aufsitzt. Durch drei einfache Schrauben 23 ist der (lange) Adapter 9' am Gehäuse 1 befestigt, kann abgenommen werden und kann zum Beispiel durch einen kurzen Adapter 9 (Fig. 1 und 5) ersetzt werden.As shown in Fig. 3, the adapter 9 'on its underside a flat lug surface 17 which sits smoothly on a complementary planar surface of the grenade launcher housing 1. By means of three simple screws 23, the (long) adapter 9 'is fastened to the housing 1, can be removed and can be replaced by a short adapter 9 (FIGS. 1 and 5), for example.

Fig. 4 zeigt in der Draufsicht, daß der Adapter 9' sich nur bis über einen Teil der Länge des Gehäuses 1 erstreckt. Die Ankoppelungseinrichtung 13 bleibt frei; zwischen ihrer hinteren Kante und der Vorderkante des Adapters 9' ist reichlich Platz zum Ansetzen des Hammerkopfstiftes (nicht gezeigt).Fig. 4 shows in plan view that the adapter 9 'extends only over part of the length of the housing 1. The coupling device 13 remains free; between its rear edge and the front edge of the adapter 9 'is plenty of space for attaching the hammer head pin (not shown).

Wie in Fig. 4 ferner zu sehen, weist die hintere Ankoppelungseinrichtung 15' neben einem bogenförmigen Steg beiderseits dessen einen Stift auf, der jeweils in eine Vertiefung des Loslagers (nicht gezeigt) eingreift.As can also be seen in FIG. 4, the rear coupling device 15 'has, in addition to an arcuate web on both sides thereof, a pin which engages in a recess of the movable bearing (not shown).

Fig. 5 zeigt in der Draufsicht den noch nicht eingebauten, kurzen Adapter 9 der Fig. 1.FIG. 5 shows in plan view the not yet installed, short adapter 9 of FIG. 1.

Die Oberseite des Adapters 9, 9' ist jeweils passend zum Handschutz oder Vorderschaft des zugehörigen Schnellfeuergewehres muldenförmig ausgespart, so daß der Granatwerfer passend unter dem vorderen Teil des Gewehres sitzt. Wird bei angebautem Granatwerfer mit dem Schnellfeuergewehr geschossen, dann ergreift der Schütze, soweit er Rechtshänder ist, mit der linken Hand das Griffstück 3. Wird mit dem Granatwerfer geschossen, dann umgreift er das Griffstück 3 mit der rechten Hand.The top of the adapter 9, 9 'is each recessed trough-shaped fitting for hand protection or forearm of the associated rapid-fire rifle, so that the grenade launcher fits snugly under the front part of the rifle. If the grenade launcher is shot with the rapid-fire rifle, then the shooter, if he is right-handed, grips the grip 3 with his left hand. If he is shot with the grenade launcher, he grips the grip 3 with his right hand.

Beim Anbauen des Granatwerfers wird dieser von unten her so gegen das parallel zu ihm gehaltene Schnellfeuergewehr angedrückt, daß dessen Festlager (der nicht gezeigte Hammerkopfstift) hinter der krafteinleitenden Ankoppelungseinrichtung 13 und vor dem Adapter 9, 9' von oben her in die Vertiefung des Gehäuses eintaucht. Dann wird der Granatwerfer parallel zum Schnellfeuergewehr (dessen Handschutz zur Führung des Adapters 9, 9' dient) nach hinten geschoben, wobei gleichzeitig

  • der Hammerkopfstift des Gewehres in die Nut 19 bis zu deren vorderem Ende und
  • der halbkreisförmige Steg und die Stifte 15, 15' in das Loslager des Gewehres
einlaufen. Zuletzt wird ein Sicherungsstift in die Bohrung 21 eingeführt. Der Granatwerfer sitzt nun fest am zugehörigen Gewehr.When growing the grenade launcher it is pressed from below against the held parallel to him rapid-fire rifle, that its fixed bearing (not shown hammer head pin) behind the force introducing coupling device 13 and in front of the adapter 9, 9 'from above immersed in the recess of the housing , Then the grenade launcher is pushed parallel to the rapid-fire rifle (the handguard to guide the adapter 9, 9 ') pushed back, at the same time
  • the hammer head pin of the rifle in the groove 19 to the front end and
  • the semicircular ridge and the pins 15, 15 'in the floating bearing of the rifle
enter. Finally, a locking pin is inserted into the bore 21. The grenade launcher is now firmly on the associated rifle.

Claims (6)

  1. a) Weapon system from a number of automatic rifles of varying design and corresponding add-on grenade launchers each of the same design, which are provided with a an individual grip (3), with the following features:
    b) for fitting the grenade launcher to the automatic rifle, each automatic rifle has a force-absorbing thrust bearing and a floating bearing at a distance from the former,
    b.1) in which the distance between the thrust and floating bearings varies between different automatic rifles,
    c) a removable adapter (9, 9') is fitted to the grenade launcher, which
    c.1) in each case is designed to match the differently spaced attached thrust and floating bearings on the given automatic rifle and
    c.2) a non-force-transferring coupling device (15, 15') which is designed to engage in the floating bearing of the automatic rifle,
    d) a force-inducing coupling device (13) designed to engage in the force-absorbing thrust bearing of the automatic rifle is fitted
    d.1) to the grenade launcher or
    d.2) to the adapter (9, 9').
  2. Weapon system in accordance with claim 1, in which the adapter (9, 9') has a mating surface (17) fundamentally parallel to the direction of firing, which is fitted to a surface adjoining the grenade launcher, preferably by means of fixing screws (23).
  3. Weapon system in accordance with either of claims 1 and 2, in which the force-inducing coupling device (13) is made of steel and is fitted to the grenade launcher casing (1) or to the adapter (9, 9') such that it engages in this or these, relative to the direction of firing, and in which the grenade launching adapter (1) or adapter (9, 9') is made from alloy or plastic.
  4. Weapon system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the thrust bearing is formed by a hammer-headed bolt, which can be inserted into a groove (19) cut into the force-inducing coupling device (13) and can be locked in this position by means of a transverse pin.
  5. Weapon system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which the floating bearing is a groove, open in the direction of firing and preferably semi-circular, in which the non-force-transferring coupling device (15, 15'), formed as a projection or bridge, can be moved backwards, i.e. against the direction of firing.
  6. Weapon system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, in which a shoulder support can be fitted to the grenade launcher instead of the adapter (9, 9').
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