EP1340033A1 - Key-operated safety locking device for firearm - Google Patents

Key-operated safety locking device for firearm

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EP1340033A1
EP1340033A1 EP00958680A EP00958680A EP1340033A1 EP 1340033 A1 EP1340033 A1 EP 1340033A1 EP 00958680 A EP00958680 A EP 00958680A EP 00958680 A EP00958680 A EP 00958680A EP 1340033 A1 EP1340033 A1 EP 1340033A1
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key
chamber
weapon
firearm
locking
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Hélène Ponchel
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PONCHEL, HELENE
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A17/00—Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties
    • F41A17/44—Safety plugs, e.g. for plugging-up cartridge chambers, barrels, magazine spaces

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a safety device for a firearm.
  • the locking system for a relatively similar device provided with a key lock was not inserted exclusively in the chamber of the weapon. The latter avoiding an accident caused by weapons and ammunition within reach of children or entrusted to inexperienced hands. In short, this locking system prevents the weapon from being used without the owner's knowledge.
  • the device according to the invention overcomes this drawback by the use of an obstruction socket of the chamber of the weapon thanks to its operating key.
  • the device for neutralizing a firearm according to the invention is effected by means of a single-part element similar to a cartridge, inserted only in the chamber of the weapon and which is provided with a key locking system ( 4).
  • the device comprises a cylindrical body (1) which can vary substantially in length, thanks to a stop ring (12) to a spring (7) and a screw (13) which thus prevent rotation of the system during friction blocking and which facilitate ejection of the device during removal.
  • a key (4) passes through a cylinder (5) which releases pistons (10) from their notches (8) to allow the key (4) to act in order to lock only the chamber of the weapon.
  • a key (4) acts directly on a conical screw (3) without a cylinder (5) being subjected to pressure from the mechanism inserted only in the chamber of the weapon.
  • This conical screw (3) can be replaced by an eccentric for small arms.
  • a conical screw (3) directly actuates a plate (2) which will exert a blockage by lateral friction against the chamber of the weapon for the locking thereof.
  • the weapon neutralization device is made by obstructing and locking only the chamber of the weapon so as not to harm the aesthetics thereof.
  • a stop ring (12) at the bottom of the chamber crosses if an attempt is made to violate the weapon by trying to release the locking system by the barrel.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
  • Portable Nailing Machines And Staplers (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)

Abstract

The invention concerns a key-operated sleeve device for locking firearms. The inventive device operates with a key (4) enabling to lock a firearm. Said device consists of an element similar to a cartridge inserted solely in the firearm chamber and provided with a very efficient system for safe and non-aggressive locking of the firearm with a key. The inventive device is particularly designed for locking a firearm in the absence of its owner or without his knowledge.

Description

VERROU DE SECURITE POUR ARME A FEU ACTIONNE PAR UNE CLE SECURITY LOCK FOR FIREARMS ACTUATED BY A KEY
DescriptionDescription
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de sécurité pour arme à feu.The present invention relates to a safety device for a firearm.
D'après les recherches effectuées dans l'état de la technique et d'après les documents suivants :According to research carried out in the state of the art and according to the following documents:
- US 5289653.A (Biro Ludovic et Al) 01/03/1994 - US 5001854.A (Derman Jay S) 26/03/1991- US 5289653.A (Biro Ludovic et Al) 03/01/1994 - US 5001854.A (Derman Jay S) 03/26/1991
- US 2479107.A (D. Garretson) 16/08/1949- US 2479107.A (D. Garretson) 08/16/1949
- US 5491918.A (Elmstedt Mark B) 20/02/1996- US 5491918.A (Elmstedt Mark B) 02/20/1996
- GB 2286653.A (Grobler Gustavus Wilhelmus) 23/08/1995- GB 2286653.A (Grobler Gustavus Wilhelmus) 08/23/1995
Le système de blocage pour un dispositif relativement semblable et muni d'une fermeture à clé n'était pas inséré exclusivement dans la chambre de l'arme. Ce dernier permettant d'éviter un accident provoqué par les armes et munitions à portée des enfants ou confiées à des mains inexpertes. Bref, ce système de verrouillage évite que l'on se serve de l'arme à l'insu du propriétaire.The locking system for a relatively similar device provided with a key lock was not inserted exclusively in the chamber of the weapon. The latter avoiding an accident caused by weapons and ammunition within reach of children or entrusted to inexperienced hands. In short, this locking system prevents the weapon from being used without the owner's knowledge.
Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient par l'utilisation d'une douille d'obstruction de la chambre de l'arme grâce à sa clé de fonctionnement. Le dispositif pour neutraliser une arme à feu selon l'invention s'effectue grâce à un élément en une seule partie semblable à une cartouche, inséré uniquement dans la chambre de l'arme et qui est muni d'un système de blocage à clé (4).The device according to the invention overcomes this drawback by the use of an obstruction socket of the chamber of the weapon thanks to its operating key. The device for neutralizing a firearm according to the invention is effected by means of a single-part element similar to a cartridge, inserted only in the chamber of the weapon and which is provided with a key locking system ( 4).
Le dispositif comporte un corps cylindrique (1) pouvant varier sensiblement de longueur, grâce à une bague de butée (12) à un ressort (7) et une vis (13) qui évitent ainsi la rotation du système lors du blocage par friction et qui facilitent l'éjection du dispositif lors du retrait.The device comprises a cylindrical body (1) which can vary substantially in length, thanks to a stop ring (12) to a spring (7) and a screw (13) which thus prevent rotation of the system during friction blocking and which facilitate ejection of the device during removal.
Une clé (4) passe par un cylindre (5) qui libère des pistons (10) de leurs encoches (8) pour permettre à la clé (4) d'agir afin de verrouiller uniquement la chambre de l'arme. Une clé (4) agit directement sur une vis conique (3) sans qu'un cylindre (5) ne subisse une pression du mécanisme inséré uniquement dans la chambre de l'arme. Cette vis conique (3) peut se remplacer par un excentrique pour les armes de petit calibre.A key (4) passes through a cylinder (5) which releases pistons (10) from their notches (8) to allow the key (4) to act in order to lock only the chamber of the weapon. A key (4) acts directly on a conical screw (3) without a cylinder (5) being subjected to pressure from the mechanism inserted only in the chamber of the weapon. This conical screw (3) can be replaced by an eccentric for small arms.
Une vis conique (3) actionne directement une plaquette (2) qui va exercer un blocage par friction latérale contre la chambre de l'arme pour le verrouillage de celle-ci. Le dispositif de neutralisation de l'arme se fait en obstruant et verrouillant uniquement la chambre de l'arme pour ne pas nuire à l'esthétique de celle-ci. Une bague de butée (12) de fond de chambre se met en travers si l'on tente de violer l'arme en essayant de dégager le système de blocage par le canon.A conical screw (3) directly actuates a plate (2) which will exert a blockage by lateral friction against the chamber of the weapon for the locking thereof. The weapon neutralization device is made by obstructing and locking only the chamber of the weapon so as not to harm the aesthetics thereof. A stop ring (12) at the bottom of the chamber crosses if an attempt is made to violate the weapon by trying to release the locking system by the barrel.
Il est à noter que le diamètre du système de verrouillage varie selon le calibre de l'arme. NomenclatureIt should be noted that the diameter of the locking system varies according to the caliber of the weapon. Nomenclature
Corps de syst èmeSystem body
Plaquett e de frict ion excentrique de blocageEccentric blocking friction pad
Pointeau d 'act ion de plaquettePlatelet actuation needle
Clef de fonct ionFunction key
Cylindre de blocage à pistonPiston locking cylinder
Ressort de rappel de plaquettePad return spring
Ressort de réglage de la chambreChamber adjustment spring
Encoche des pistonsPiston notch
Clips de maintien du cylindreCylinder holding clips
Piston de cylindreCylinder piston
Ressort de pistonPiston spring
Butée de fond de chambreChamber bottom stop
Vis Screw

Claims

Revendications. I) Dispositif pour neutraliser une arme à feu qui se caractérise par un élément en une seule partie semblable à une cartouche inséré uniquement dans la chambre de l'arme et qui est muni d'un système de blocage à clef (4). 2) Dispositif selon la revendication I caractérisé par un corps cylindrique(l) pouvant varier sensiblement de longueur, grâce à une bague de butée(I2)à un ressort (7) et une vis(l3) qui évitent ainsi la rotation du système lors du blocage par friction et qui facilitent l'éjection du dispositif lors du retrait.Claims. I) Device for neutralizing a firearm which is characterized by a single-part element similar to a cartridge inserted only in the chamber of the weapon and which is provided with a key locking system (4). 2) Device according to claim I characterized by a cylindrical body (l) which can vary substantially in length, thanks to a stop ring (I2) to a spring (7) and a screw (l3) which thus prevent rotation of the system during friction blocking and which facilitate the ejection of the device during removal.
3) Dispositif selon les revendications I et 2 caractérisé par une clef(4) qui passe par un cylindre( 5) ui .libère des pis- tons(lθ) de leurs encoches(3) pour permettre à une clef (4) d'agir afin de verrouiller uniquement la chambre de l'arme. 4) Dispositif selon les revendications précédentes caractérisé par le fait qu'une clef (4) agisse directement sur une vis co- nique(3) sans qu'un cylindre(5) ne subisse une pression du mécanisme inséré uniquement dans la chambre de l'arme. Cette vis conique(3) peut se remplacer par un excentrique pour les armes de petit calibre.3) Device according to claims I and 2 characterized by a key (4) which passes through a cylinder (5) ui. Releases pistons (lθ) from their notches (3) to allow a key (4) to act to lock only the gun chamber. 4) Device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that a key (4) acts directly on a conical screw (3) without a cylinder (5) being subjected to pressure from the mechanism inserted only in the chamber of the 'armed. This conical screw (3) can be replaced by an eccentric for small arms.
5) Dispositif selon la revendication(4) caractérisé par une vis conique(3) qui actionne directement une plaquette(2) qui va exercer un blocage par friction latérale contre la chambre de l'arme pour le verrouillage de celle-ci. 6) Dispositif selon les revendications précédentes caractérisé par le fait que ce système de neutralisa ion de l'arme se - fait en obstruant et verrouillant uniquement la chambre de l'arme pour ne pas nuire à l'esthétique de celle-ci. 7) Dispositif selon la revendication 2 caractérisé par le fait que la bague de butée de fond de chambre se met en travers si l'on tente de violer l'arme en essayant de dégager le système de blocage par le c?non. r IV) M H o o O5) Device according to claim (4) characterized by a conical screw (3) which directly actuates a plate (2) which will exert a blockage by lateral friction against the chamber of the weapon for the locking thereof. 6) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that this system of neutralization ion of the weapon is - done by obstructing and locking only the chamber of the weapon so as not to harm the aesthetics thereof. 7) Device according to claim 2 characterized in that the chamber bottom stop ring is crossed if one tries to violate the weapon by trying to release the blocking system by the c? No. r IV) MH oo O
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