EP1523646B1 - Firearm safety catch - Google Patents

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EP1523646B1
EP1523646B1 EP03763821A EP03763821A EP1523646B1 EP 1523646 B1 EP1523646 B1 EP 1523646B1 EP 03763821 A EP03763821 A EP 03763821A EP 03763821 A EP03763821 A EP 03763821A EP 1523646 B1 EP1523646 B1 EP 1523646B1
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Herbert Meyerle
Dietel Bernd
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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
    • 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
    • F41A17/06—Electric or electromechanical safeties

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  • the present invention relates to a fuse for firearms, in particular for introduction into the barrel of a firearm.
  • a closure part is inserted into the mouth end of a barrel, which has a head engaging in the mouth and which consists of a material which can only be worked by spark erosion.
  • a rod extending into the cartridge chamber is rigidly connected, and further rigidly connected to the cartridge bearing end of the rod with an insert body arranged in the cartridge chamber.
  • the insert body has a diameter which is greater than that of the barrel bore, and its material can not be drilled with a drill.
  • the rod extends through the entire barrel and is secured at the cartridge bearing end by the insert body and at the Laufauslass devisen end by the closure member prior to removal.
  • the DE 199 57 160 C1 or that DE 299 20 918 U1 describe an insert with an expansion sleeve.
  • a first spreading device is releasably inserted into one end of the expansion sleeve, which thereby presses clamping against the inner wall running.
  • a second spreading device is used in the other end of the expansion sleeve. If an axial pressure is exerted on the second spreading device, the expansion sleeve hooks with the inner running wall.
  • One end of the expansion sleeve is covered with a protective disk, which can only be destroyed by spark erosion when the expansion sleeve is to be removed from the barrel.
  • Firearm fuses according to this cited prior art can still be removed from unauthorized persons from the barrel of weapons by sawing the barrel in the front area ( DE 299 20 895 U1 ) respectively. if they have spark erosion machines. Thus, they do not constitute an effective and permanent safeguard against unauthorized use of the previously secured firearms.
  • these firearm safeties, as described in the cited prior art can only be removed very awkwardly by authorized agencies if the weapon is to be reused. A use for securing in-use weapons (eg sporting weapons) is unthinkable here.
  • a completely arranged in the barrel / cartridge chamber fuse is off GB2215822 known.
  • the invention is based on the object to provide an improved firearm safety device and an improved method for securing firearms.
  • the invention is based on the idea of providing a safeguard, in particular for firearms, against unauthorized use, which has at least one bracing or locking section which can be inserted into a tube, an elongate recess, a barrel of a firearm and the like, and selectively locked therein and / or unlockable or firmly clamped therein and / or can be removed therefrom.
  • a control unit preferably an electronic authentication device, is provided, which can carry out an authorization check of a user and, if authorization is available, makes at least the clamping section in the tube, the elongate recess, the gun barrel or the like tensionable or removable therefrom.
  • the fuse is designed so that it can be inserted completely into the barrel of a weapon.
  • an activation device or deactivation device can be provided which, after an authorization check by the control unit, enables or prevents a locking and / or unlocking or clamping and / or removal via an externally accessible, manipulation-protected transmission device. This is preferably done by a deactivating element, which transmits a movement from the outside to actuate a mechanism inside the fuse to the mechanism or prevents transmission. This happens preferably by a coupling or decoupling or blocking of the movement.
  • the invention relates to a breakdown protection, which is arranged in the locking portion.
  • This puncture protection causes the locking portion after locking or clamping at least partially radially expanded at a substantially axially directed and caused by a manipulation force, so that the locking portion is further locked or clamped in the barrel and / or cartridge chamber.
  • the invention also relates to any combination of the previously described embodiments and corresponding methods.
  • the object of the present invention has over the prior art, the remarkable advantages that a weapon can be safely and yet quickly secured against unauthorized use, by the subject invention, an extremely high resistance against violent manipulation and against "intelligent" manipulations can be mustered and Nevertheless, a firearm fuse according to the invention can be produced economically.
  • a fuse according to the invention provides a very small attack surface for manipulations and effectively secures a weapon, regardless of the length of the barrel of the weapon.
  • the fuse from the outside is imperceptible because it is in the barrel, and therefore particularly suitable for weapons that are used as decoration, such.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2a / 2b show a fuse 1 according to the invention for a firearm against unauthorized use with preferably a locking portion 20 and two locking portions 20a and 20b, the / inserted into a barrel of the firearm, not shown and selectively lockable and / or unlocked or clamped in the barrel and / or are removable from / is.
  • the term "locking portion” refers to a portion that allows positive and / or frictional engagement with the interior of a barrel of a firearm.
  • the fuse is dimensioned so that the locking portions 20 can be placed in a rear part of the barrel of a firearm, so that the fuse can not be removed by merely sawing the barrel and also inserting a cartridge or opening and turning the Drum can be prevented with a revolver.
  • a control unit 10 which can carry out an authorization check of a user and, if authorization is available, at least the locking section 20 in the run 100 (cf. Fig. 3 ) locks and / or unlocks or tenses the firearm and / or makes the fuse removable.
  • the control unit 10 does not have one further illustrated electronic device that can perform an authorization check for authentication of a user. Authentication can be carried out, for example, by electronic, (electro) magnetic, inductive, optical, mechanical and / or acoustic means.
  • the fuse 1 is such that it can be completely inserted into the barrel 100 and / or the chamber for securing the firearm. This assumes that the fuse is smaller than the diameter of the barrel.
  • the fuse 1 is substantially cylindrical and thus has a smaller diameter than the inner diameter of the barrel of the weapon.
  • the fuse has a transmission means 40a, 21 for coupling to an actuator 2-6 (see FIG. Fig. 3 ), over which a user can optionally lock the fuse 1 from the outside and / or unlock or tense and / or make it removable.
  • an activation device 26 is provided which, after an authorization check by the control unit 10, enables or prevents a locking and / or unlocking or clamping and / or removal via the transmission device 40a. This is preferably done by a deactivation element 26, which transmits an external movement via an armor 40a for actuating a mechanism inside the fuse to the mechanism or prevents transmission. This is preferably done by a coupling or decoupling or blocking the movement.
  • a further aspect of the invention relates to a punch-through protection 41, which is arranged in or on the locking portion 20.
  • the punch-through protection 41 has at least one inclined element 41 arranged in the locking section 20, which is arranged or formed so as to at least partially radially expand the locking section after locking or clamping in a substantially axially directed force caused by a manipulation attempt , so that the locking portion 41 is further anchored in the barrel 100 and this possibly even permanently damaged.
  • a breakdown protection 41 a, 41 b for each side of the fuse 1 is provided in each case. More preferably, each punch-through protection 41 has an expansion capacity, which is stepped outwards in the inserted state. Fig.
  • each punch-through protection 41a, 41b outwardly has a plate-shaped element with the largest thickness and inwardly a plate-shaped element with the smallest thickness.
  • the elements of the low-expansion punch-through protection 41 preferably generate the required counterforce for expanding the elements with greater expansion capacity in the case of an axial force caused by a manipulation attempt.
  • the plate-shaped elements of the punch-through protection 41 may be inclined ovals, which adapt to the inner diameter. With an axially acting force these plate-shaped elements would then be set up and continue to expand the fuse 1 at this point and continue to wedge in the barrel.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2a / 2b preferred embodiments of the fuse 1 according to the invention shown, wherein the fuse has at least one armor 40a, 40b, which protects the backup against unauthorized manipulation from the outside.
  • the fuse has a first armor 40a which protects the fuse in the run 100 introduced state against unauthorized manipulation from the side of the muzzle ago, and a second armor 40b, the fuse in the introduced state 10 against unauthorized manipulation protects from the side of the cartridge bearing (see also Fig. 3 ).
  • the armor 40 comprises ceramic material and / or diamond, and most preferably is made entirely of one of these materials.
  • preferred punch-through protection 41 a mechanically applied from the outside to the armor, essentially axially directed mechanical energy from this breakdown protection 41 behind the armor 40 so absorbed that the resulting force is reduced to the armor 40, with the aim of preventing their breakage. This is particularly advantageous in the aforementioned relatively fragile materials.
  • the manipulatively applied mechanical energy is additionally used to increase the tension of the fuse 1 in the barrel. More preferably, the breakdown protection 41 can be dimensioned so that the manipulatively applied mechanical energy is used from a predetermined threshold to destroy the barrel.
  • a locking portion 20 has at least one clamping device 22 which is lockable in the interior of the barrel 100 of a weapon such that the fuse is not removable from the barrel 100.
  • the locking portion 20 has at least one clamping device 22, which can be operated preferably from the outside via an actuator 40 a, 21, more preferably the armor 40 a and a thread connected thereto 27 a, wherein unlocking is only possible if an inactivation by the control unit 10 is canceled.
  • the entire actuator 40a, 21 is actuated via a twisting of the armor 40a from the outside.
  • the actuator 40a, 21 has a predetermined breaking point 29, which is designed or dimensioned such that the actuator 40a, 21 permanently inactivated in an unauthorized manipulation (see FIG. FIGS. 1 and 2 B ) in an inner tube pipe part.
  • the actuator 21 is guided through a bore in the spreading thread 27 and 27 a and is connected to this in the region of the deactivation element 26.
  • the clamping device 22 preferably has at least one expandable clamping jaw 23, see Fig. 1 ,
  • a second clamping device 22 may be provided, which is not actuated from the outside, as in the Fig. 2a and 2b shown.
  • the clamping device 22 preferably has at least one spreading device 24 which, upon actuation of an actuator 40a, 21, expands the clamping jaw 23 or the clamping jaws 23a, 23b.
  • the spreader 24 is preferably disposed substantially inside the jaw 23 and more preferably has at least one wedge surface movable against a corresponding surface of the jaw 23 so that it can be expanded.
  • the spreading device 24 preferably has at least one spreading thread 27, which can be moved axially against the corresponding surface of the clamping jaw 23 by the actuation of the actuator 21.
  • the locking portion 20 preferably has at least one clamping device, which is clamped in the interior of the barrel 100 or the cartridge chamber (not shown) of a weapon, wherein the clamping action upon application of a force, such as train and / or pressure and / or rotation, on at least one of Externally accessible end is reinforced with increasing force.
  • a force such as train and / or pressure and / or rotation
  • an activation device 11, 25, 26 has an actuator 11 which can be controlled via the control unit, a spindle 25 which can be rotated via the actuator and a deactivation element 26 which can be actuated via the spindle 25, the deactivation element 26, in the actuated state, preventing the expansion thread 27 from being rotated can be.
  • the control unit 10 has an electronic device 10, which essentially performs an authorization check for authentication of a user.
  • the electronic device 10 via an electrical connection 12 (see. Fig. 1 ) supplied from the outside with energy.
  • the authentication data are also preferably exchanged.
  • a device is furthermore provided which inhibits / diverts manipulatively introduced electrical and / or magnetic energy in such a way that no opening is possible. More preferably, the inhibiting / diverting device is an element for burning through or a fuse, which then inhibits or interrupts the flow of current.
  • the inhibiting / diverting device can be configured against manipulatively introduced energy in such a way that manipulatively introduced energy is conducted past the actuator 11.
  • the inhibiting / diverting device can be embodied against manipulatively introduced energy in such a way that manipulatively introduced energy is preselected to the actuator 11 in such a way that it is actuated in the direction of inactivation or actuates the deactivating element 26.
  • a second locking portion 20 b may be formed, which, initially separated from the rest of the fuse, in the barrel 100 of the firearm inserted and clamped or locked.
  • a second expansion thread 27b is provided, via which a second expansion cone 24b is axially movable, wherein the second expansion thread 27b is rotatable about its inner end.
  • Fig. 2b illustrates the second locking portion 20b separated from the rest.
  • the remainder of the fuse is inserted and locked in the barrel 100 of the weapon up to the second locking portion 20b.
  • the locking can be done with the barrel and / or with the second locking portion. Thereafter, the second locking portion is no longer lockable / unlocked.
  • the second locking section 20b can be designed such that it can be arranged in the cartridge chamber and / or in the barrel 100.
  • Another aspect of the invention relates to an actuating device 2-6, in particular for a previously described fuse 1 (see. Fig. 3 ). There is one
  • Coupling means 4,5,6 for coupling the actuator with a transfer device 40a of the fuse 1 and for transmitting an authorization request to the fuse 1 and / or a force for locking and / or unlocking and / or removing and / or removing the fuse 1 from a barrel 100 and / or a cartridge chamber provided.
  • the coupling device 4, 5, 6 has an engagement device 5, wherein the transmission device is formed by an armor 40 a of the fuse 1, so that the engagement device 5 can engage in the armor 40 a and turn it.
  • the engagement means 5 has jaws which fit into corresponding recesses in the armor 40a.
  • the coupling device 4, 5, 6 preferably has an electrical contact device 6, via which a correction request can be transmitted to the fuse 1.
  • the fuse 1 has a corresponding terminal, as preferably in the armor 40b.
  • a gripping device 3 is provided, on which a user can apply a rotational movement, which then transmits via the coupling device 4, the rotational movement of the transfer device or armor 40 a of the fuse 1.
  • the gripping device 3 is a rotatable operating knob 3, via which a rotation of the user to a rod 4 and the armor 40a and the thread 27a of the fuse 1 is passed when the control unit 10 has determined the authorization of the user.
  • an electronic control device 2 which can be operated via a computer and optionally transmits an authorization request to the electrical contact device 6.
  • inventive fuses 1 could be programmed. For this, preferably proven crypto-algorithms can be used.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a safety catch or a safety method, especially against the unauthorised use of firearms. The inventive object comprises at least one bracing or locking section (20) which can be introduced into the barrel (100) of a firearm and can be selectively locked and/or unlocked therein, or can be braced in a fixed manner therein and/or removed therefrom. Said object also comprises a control unit (10), such as an electronic authentication device which can carry out an authorisation check on a user, and if said user is authorised, enables at least one bracing section to be braced in the barrel of the weapon or to be removed therefrom. The safety catch can be fully introduced into the barrel.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Sicherung fĂĽr Schusswaffen, insbesondere zur EinfĂĽhrung in den Lauf einer Schusswaffe.The present invention relates to a fuse for firearms, in particular for introduction into the barrel of a firearm.

Es sind Vorrichtungen zur Sicherung einer Schusswaffe gegen unbefugten Gebrauch in der DE 299 20 895 U1 , der DE 199 57 160 C1 und der DE 299 20 918 U1 beschrieben. Diese Druckschriften betreffen einen nur durch Funkenerosion lösbaren Einsatz für einen Lauf einer Schusswaffe.There are devices for securing a firearm against unauthorized use in the DE 299 20 895 U1 , of the DE 199 57 160 C1 and the DE 299 20 918 U1 described. These documents relate to an insert that can be released only by spark erosion for a barrel of a firearm.

Gemäß der DE 299 20 895 U1 wird dabei ein Verschlussteil in das Mündungsende eines Laufs eingesetzt, das einen in die Mündung eingreifenden Kopf besitzt und das aus einem Material besteht, das nur durch Funkenerosion bearbeitbar ist. Mit diesem Kopf wird eine in das Patronenlager verlaufende Stange starr verbunden, und weiterhin das patronenlagerseitige Ende der Stange mit einem im Patronenlager angeordneten Einsatzkörper starr verbunden. Der Einsatzkörper hat dabei einem Durchmesser, der größer ist als derjenige der Laufbohrung, und dessen Material kann mit einem Bohrer nicht angebohrt werden. Die Stange erstreckt sich dabei durch den gesamten Lauf und wird am patronenlagerseitigen Ende durch den Einsatzkörper und am laufauslassseitigen Ende durch das Verschlußteil vor dem Entnehmen gesichert.According to the DE 299 20 895 U1 In this case, a closure part is inserted into the mouth end of a barrel, which has a head engaging in the mouth and which consists of a material which can only be worked by spark erosion. With this head, a rod extending into the cartridge chamber is rigidly connected, and further rigidly connected to the cartridge bearing end of the rod with an insert body arranged in the cartridge chamber. The insert body has a diameter which is greater than that of the barrel bore, and its material can not be drilled with a drill. The rod extends through the entire barrel and is secured at the cartridge bearing end by the insert body and at the Laufauslassseitigen end by the closure member prior to removal.

Die DE 199 57 160 C1 bzw. das DE 299 20 918 U1 beschreiben hingegen einen Einsatz mit einer Spreizhülse. Eine erste Spreizvorrichtung ist in ein Ende der Spreizhülse lösbar eingesetzt, die hierdurch klemmend gegen die Lauf-Innenwand drückt. In das andere Ende der Spreizhülse ist eine zweite Spreizvorrichtung eingesetzt. Wird ein Axialdruck auf die zweite Spreizvorrichtung ausgeübt, verhakt sich die Spreizhülse mit der Lauf-Innenwand. Das eine Ende der Spreizhülse ist mit einer Schutzscheibe abgedeckt, die nur durch Funkenerosion zerstört werden kann, wenn die Spreizhülse aus dem Lauf entfernt werden soll.The DE 199 57 160 C1 or that DE 299 20 918 U1 describe an insert with an expansion sleeve. A first spreading device is releasably inserted into one end of the expansion sleeve, which thereby presses clamping against the inner wall running. In the other end of the expansion sleeve, a second spreading device is used. If an axial pressure is exerted on the second spreading device, the expansion sleeve hooks with the inner running wall. One end of the expansion sleeve is covered with a protective disk, which can only be destroyed by spark erosion when the expansion sleeve is to be removed from the barrel.

Schusswaffensicherungen nach diesem genannten Stand der Technik können dennoch auch von Nicht-Berechtigten aus den Läufen von Waffen entfernt werden, indem diese den Lauf im vorderen Bereich absägen ( DE 299 20 895 U1 ) bzw. wenn diese über Funkenerosions-Maschinen verfügen. Damit stellen Sie keine wirksame und dauerhafte Sicherung gegen unberechtigte Benutzung der zuvor gesicherten Schusswaffen dar. Außerdem können diese Schusswaffensicherungen, wie sie im genannten Stand der Technik beschrieben sind, bei gewünschter Wiederverwendung der Waffe nur sehr umständlich durch autorisierte Stellen entfernt werden. Eine Verwendung zum Absichern von in Gebrauch befindlichen Waffen (z.B. Sportwaffen) ist hier undenkbar.Firearm fuses according to this cited prior art can still be removed from unauthorized persons from the barrel of weapons by sawing the barrel in the front area ( DE 299 20 895 U1 ) respectively. if they have spark erosion machines. Thus, they do not constitute an effective and permanent safeguard against unauthorized use of the previously secured firearms. In addition, these firearm safeties, as described in the cited prior art, can only be removed very awkwardly by authorized agencies if the weapon is to be reused. A use for securing in-use weapons (eg sporting weapons) is unthinkable here.

Eine gänzlich im Lauf / Patronenlager angeordnete Sicherung ist aus GB2215822 bekannt. Gegenüber diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine verbesserte Schusswaffensicherung und ein verbessertes Verfahren zur Sicherung von Schusswaffen bereitzustellen.A completely arranged in the barrel / cartridge chamber fuse is off GB2215822 known. Compared to this prior art, the invention is based on the object to provide an improved firearm safety device and an improved method for securing firearms.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen gemäß den Patentansprüchen gelöst.This object is achieved with the features according to the claims.

Der Erfindung liegt der Gedanke zugrunde, eine Sicherung, insbesondere für Schusswaffen, gegen unberechtigten Gebrauch bereitzustellen, die mindestens einen Verspannungs- bzw. Verriegelungsabschnitt aufweist, der in ein Rohr, eine längliche Aussparung, einen Lauf einer Schußwaffe und dergleichen, einführbar und darin wahlweise verriegelbar und/oder entriegelbar bzw. darin fest verspannbar und/oder daraus entnehmbar ist. Ferner ist eine Kontrolleinheit, vorzugsweise eine elektronische Authentifizierungseinrichtung, vorgesehen, die eine Berechtigungsüberprüfung eines Benutzers durchführen kann und bei vorhandener Berechtigung mindestens den Verspannabschnitt in dem Rohr, der länglichen Aussparung, dem Waffenlauf oder dergleichen, verspannbar bzw. daraus entnehmbar macht. Die Sicherung ist so ausgebildet, dass sie vollständig in den Lauf einer Waffe einführbar ist.The invention is based on the idea of providing a safeguard, in particular for firearms, against unauthorized use, which has at least one bracing or locking section which can be inserted into a tube, an elongate recess, a barrel of a firearm and the like, and selectively locked therein and / or unlockable or firmly clamped therein and / or can be removed therefrom. Furthermore, a control unit, preferably an electronic authentication device, is provided, which can carry out an authorization check of a user and, if authorization is available, makes at least the clamping section in the tube, the elongate recess, the gun barrel or the like tensionable or removable therefrom. The fuse is designed so that it can be inserted completely into the barrel of a weapon.

Weiterhin kann eine Aktivierungseinrichtung bzw. Deaktivierungseinrichtung vorgesehen sein, welche nach einer Berechtigungsüberprüfung durch die Kontrolleinheit eine Verriegelung und/oder Entriegelung bzw. Verspannung und/oder ein Entnehmbarmachen über eine von außen zugängliche, manipulationsgeschützte Übertragungseinrichtung ermöglicht oder verhindert. Das geschieht vorzugsweise durch ein Deaktivierungselement, welches eine Bewegung von außen zur Betätigung eines Mechanismus im Inneren der Sicherung auf den Mechanismus übertragen lässt oder eine Übertragung verhindert. Dies geschieht vorzugsweise durch eine Kopplung bzw. Entkopplung oder Sperrung der Bewegung.Furthermore, an activation device or deactivation device can be provided which, after an authorization check by the control unit, enables or prevents a locking and / or unlocking or clamping and / or removal via an externally accessible, manipulation-protected transmission device. This is preferably done by a deactivating element, which transmits a movement from the outside to actuate a mechanism inside the fuse to the mechanism or prevents transmission. this happens preferably by a coupling or decoupling or blocking of the movement.

Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung einen Durchschlagschutz, der in dem Verriegelungsabschnitt angeordnet ist. Dieser Durchschlagschutz bewirkt, dass der Verriegelungsabschnitt nach dem Verriegeln bzw. Verspannen bei einer im wesentlichen axial gerichteten und durch einen Manipulationsversuch verursachten Kraft mindestens teilweise radial expandiert, so dass der Verriegelungsabschnitt noch weiter im Lauf und/oder Patronenlager verriegelt bzw. verspannt wird.Furthermore, the invention relates to a breakdown protection, which is arranged in the locking portion. This puncture protection causes the locking portion after locking or clamping at least partially radially expanded at a substantially axially directed and caused by a manipulation force, so that the locking portion is further locked or clamped in the barrel and / or cartridge chamber.

AuĂźerdem betrifft die Erfindung auch beliebige Kombinationen der zuvor dargestellten AusfĂĽhrungsformen und entsprechende Verfahren.In addition, the invention also relates to any combination of the previously described embodiments and corresponding methods.

Der Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung hat gegenüber dem Stand der Technik die bemerkenswerten Vorteile, dass eine Waffe sicher und dennoch schnell gegen unberechtigten Gebrauch gesichert werden kann, durch den erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstand eine extrem hohe Widerstandskraft gegen gewaltsame Manipulationen und gegen "intelligente" Manipulationen aufgeboten werden kann und eine erfindungsgemäße Schusswaffensicherung dennoch wirtschaftlich herstellbar ist.The object of the present invention has over the prior art, the remarkable advantages that a weapon can be safely and yet quickly secured against unauthorized use, by the subject invention, an extremely high resistance against violent manipulation and against "intelligent" manipulations can be mustered and Nevertheless, a firearm fuse according to the invention can be produced economically.

Weiterhin bietet eine erfindungsgemäße Sicherung eine sehr geringe Angriffsfläche für Manipulationen und sichert wirksam eine Waffe, unabhängig von der Länge des Laufs der Waffe. Daneben ist die Sicherung von außen nicht wahrnehmbar, da sie sich im Lauf befindet, und daher besonders für Waffen geeignet, die als Dekoration verwendet werden, wie z. B. Erbwaffen.Furthermore, a fuse according to the invention provides a very small attack surface for manipulations and effectively secures a weapon, regardless of the length of the barrel of the weapon. In addition, the fuse from the outside is imperceptible because it is in the barrel, and therefore particularly suitable for weapons that are used as decoration, such. B. Hereditary weapons.

Bevorzugte AusfĂĽhrungsformen der Erfindung sind in den beiliegenden Figuren beispielhaft dargestellt. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer ersten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform einer einteiligen Sicherung, insbesondere für Schusswaffen,
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eine schematische Darstellung einer zweiten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform einer zweiteiligen Sicherung, insbesondere für Schusswaffen,
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eine schematische Darstellung einer weiteren, gegenüber Fig. 2a leicht modifizierten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform einer zweiteiligen Sicherung und
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eine schematische Darstellung einer bevorzugten erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung zum Betätigen einer erfindungsgemäßen Sicherung.
Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying figures. Show it:
Fig. 1
a schematic representation of a first embodiment according to the invention of a one-piece fuse, in particular for firearms,
Fig. 2a
a schematic representation of a second embodiment according to the invention of a two-part fuse, in particular for firearms,
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a schematic representation of another, opposite Fig. 2a slightly modified inventive embodiment of a two-part fuse and
Fig. 3
a schematic representation of a preferred actuator according to the invention for actuating a fuse according to the invention.

Gleiche bzw. funktionsgleiche Elemente sind in den Figuren mit gleichen Bezugsziffern gekennzeichnet. Figuren 1 und 2a/2b zeigen insbesondere eine erfindungsgemäße Sicherung 1 für eine Schusswaffe gegen unberechtigten Gebrauch mit bevorzugt einem Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 bzw. zwei Verriegelungsabschnitten 20a und 20b, die/der in einen Lauf der nicht dargestellten Schusswaffe einführbar und darin wahlweise verriegelbar und/oder entriegelbar bzw. in dem Lauf verspannbar und/oder daraus entnehmbar sind/ist. Der Ausdruck "Verriegelungsabschnitt" bezeichnet einen Abschnitt, der formschlüssige und/oder reibschlüssige Verbindungen mit dem Inneren eines Laufs einer Schusswaffe ermöglicht.The same or functionally identical elements are identified in the figures with the same reference numerals. FIGS. 1 and 2a / 2b In particular, show a fuse 1 according to the invention for a firearm against unauthorized use with preferably a locking portion 20 and two locking portions 20a and 20b, the / inserted into a barrel of the firearm, not shown and selectively lockable and / or unlocked or clamped in the barrel and / or are removable from / is. The term "locking portion" refers to a portion that allows positive and / or frictional engagement with the interior of a barrel of a firearm.

Vorzugsweise ist die Sicherung so bemessen, dass die Verriegelungsabschnitte 20 in einen hinteren Teil des Laufs einer Schusswaffe platziert werden können, so dass die Sicherung nicht durch ein bloßes Absägen des Laufs entfernt werden kann und zudem das Einlegen einer Patrone bzw. das Öffnen und Drehen der Trommel bei einem Revolver verhindert werden kann.Preferably, the fuse is dimensioned so that the locking portions 20 can be placed in a rear part of the barrel of a firearm, so that the fuse can not be removed by merely sawing the barrel and also inserting a cartridge or opening and turning the Drum can be prevented with a revolver.

AuĂźerdem ist eine Kontrolleinheit 10 vorgesehen, die eine BerechtigungsĂĽberprĂĽfung eines Benutzers durchfĂĽhren kann und bei vorhandener Berechtigung mindestens den Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 in dem Lauf 100 (vgl. Fig. 3) der Schusswaffe verriegelt und/oder entriegelt bzw. verspannt und/oder die Sicherung entnehmbar macht. Die Kontrolleinheit 10 weist eine nicht weiter dargestellte Elektronikeinrichtung auf, die eine BerechtigungsĂĽberprĂĽfung zur Authentifizierung eines Benutzers durchfĂĽhren kann. Eine Authentifizierung kann beispielsweise auf elektronischem, (elektro-)magnetischem, induktivem, optischem, mechanischem und/oder akustischem Wege erfolgen.In addition, a control unit 10 is provided, which can carry out an authorization check of a user and, if authorization is available, at least the locking section 20 in the run 100 (cf. Fig. 3 ) locks and / or unlocks or tenses the firearm and / or makes the fuse removable. The control unit 10 does not have one further illustrated electronic device that can perform an authorization check for authentication of a user. Authentication can be carried out, for example, by electronic, (electro) magnetic, inductive, optical, mechanical and / or acoustic means.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Sicherung 1 dergestalt, dass sie zum Sichern der Schusswaffe vollständig in den Lauf 100 und / oder das Patronenlager einbringbar ist. Das setzt voraus, dass die Sicherung kleiner ist, als der Durchmesser des Laufs. Bevorzugt ist die Sicherung 1 im wesentlichen zylinderförmig und hat damit einen geringeren Durchmesser als der Innendurchmesser des Laufs der Waffe.According to one embodiment of the invention, the fuse 1 is such that it can be completely inserted into the barrel 100 and / or the chamber for securing the firearm. This assumes that the fuse is smaller than the diameter of the barrel. Preferably, the fuse 1 is substantially cylindrical and thus has a smaller diameter than the inner diameter of the barrel of the weapon.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung hat die Sicherung eine Übertragungseinrichtung 40a, 21 zum Koppeln an eine Betätigungseinrichtung 2-6 (vgl. Fig. 3), über die ein Benutzer die Sicherung 1 von außen wahlweise verriegeln und/oder entriegeln bzw. verspannen und/oder daraus entnehmbar machen kann. Außerdem ist eine Aktivierungseinrichtung 26 vorgesehen, welche nach einer Berechtigungsüberprüfung durch die Kontrolleinheit 10 eine Verriegelung und/oder Entriegelung bzw. Verspannung und/oder ein Entnehmbarmachen über die Übertragungseinrichtung 40a ermöglicht oder verhindert. Das geschieht vorzugsweise durch ein Deaktivierungselement 26, welches eine Bewegung von außen über eine Panzerung 40a zur Betätigung eines Mechanismus im Inneren der Sicherung auf den Mechanismus übertragen lässt oder eine Übertragung verhindert. Dies geschieht vorzugsweise durch eine Kopplung bzw. Entkopplung oder Sperrung der Bewegung.According to another aspect of the invention, the fuse has a transmission means 40a, 21 for coupling to an actuator 2-6 (see FIG. Fig. 3 ), over which a user can optionally lock the fuse 1 from the outside and / or unlock or tense and / or make it removable. In addition, an activation device 26 is provided which, after an authorization check by the control unit 10, enables or prevents a locking and / or unlocking or clamping and / or removal via the transmission device 40a. This is preferably done by a deactivation element 26, which transmits an external movement via an armor 40a for actuating a mechanism inside the fuse to the mechanism or prevents transmission. This is preferably done by a coupling or decoupling or blocking the movement.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft einen Durchschlagschutz 41, der in oder an dem Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 angeordnet ist. Der Durchschlagschutz 41 hat mindestens ein in dem Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 angeordnetes schräg gestelltes Element 41, welches so angeordnet bzw. ausgebildet ist, dass es den Verriegelungsabschnitt nach dem Verriegeln bzw. Verspannen bei einer im wesentlichen axial gerichteten und durch einen Manipulationsversuch verursachten Kraft mindestens teilweise radial expandiert, so dass der Verriegelungsabschnitt 41 noch weiter im Lauf 100 verankert wird und dieser gegebenenfalls sogar dauerhaft beschädigt wird. Vorzugsweise ist jeweils ein Durchschlagschutz 41 a, 41 b für jede Seite der Sicherung 1 vorgesehen. Weiter bevorzugt weist jeder Durchschlagschutz 41 ein Expansionsvermögen auf, das im eingesetzten Zustand nach außen abgestuft ist. Fig. 2 zeigt beispielsweise, dass jeder Durchschlagschutz 41a, 41 b nach außen hin ein plattenförmiges Element mit größter Dicke und nach innen hin ein plattenförmiges Element mit kleinster Dicke aufweist. Die Elemente des Durchschlagschutzes 41 mit geringerem Expansionsvermögen erzeugen dabei vorzugsweise bei einer durch einen Manipulationsversuch verursachten axialen Kraft die erforderliche Gegenkraft zum Expandieren der Elemente mit größerem Expansionsvermögen.A further aspect of the invention relates to a punch-through protection 41, which is arranged in or on the locking portion 20. The punch-through protection 41 has at least one inclined element 41 arranged in the locking section 20, which is arranged or formed so as to at least partially radially expand the locking section after locking or clamping in a substantially axially directed force caused by a manipulation attempt , so that the locking portion 41 is further anchored in the barrel 100 and this possibly even permanently damaged. Preferably, a breakdown protection 41 a, 41 b for each side of the fuse 1 is provided in each case. More preferably, each punch-through protection 41 has an expansion capacity, which is stepped outwards in the inserted state. Fig. 2 shows, for example, that each punch-through protection 41a, 41b outwardly has a plate-shaped element with the largest thickness and inwardly a plate-shaped element with the smallest thickness. The elements of the low-expansion punch-through protection 41 preferably generate the required counterforce for expanding the elements with greater expansion capacity in the case of an axial force caused by a manipulation attempt.

Bei einer Sicherung 1 mit an der entsprechenden Stelle im wesentlichen rundem Innendurchmesser können die plattenförmigen Elemente des Durchschlagschutzes 41 schräg gestellte Ovale sein, die sich dem Innendurchmesser anpassen. Bei einer axial wirkenden Kraft würden diese plattenförmigen Elemente dann aufgestellt und würden weiterhin die Sicherung 1 an dieser Stelle expandieren und weiter im Lauf verkeilen.In a fuse 1 with at the corresponding point substantially round inner diameter, the plate-shaped elements of the punch-through protection 41 may be inclined ovals, which adapt to the inner diameter. With an axially acting force these plate-shaped elements would then be set up and continue to expand the fuse 1 at this point and continue to wedge in the barrel.

Weiterhin sind in den Figuren 1 und 2a/2b bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Sicherung 1 dargestellt, wobei die Sicherung mindestens eine Panzerung 40a, 40b aufweist, die die Sicherung gegen unberechtigte Manipulation von außen schützt.Furthermore, in the FIGS. 1 and 2a / 2b preferred embodiments of the fuse 1 according to the invention shown, wherein the fuse has at least one armor 40a, 40b, which protects the backup against unauthorized manipulation from the outside.

Weiter bevorzugt hat die Sicherung eine erste Panzerung 40a, die die Sicherung im im Lauf 100 eingebrachten Zustand gegen eine unberechtigte Manipulation von der Seite der LaufmĂĽndung her schĂĽtzt, und eine zweite Panzerung 40b, die die Sicherung im im Lauf 10 eingebrachten Zustand gegen eine unberechtigte Manipulation von der Seite des Patronlagers her schĂĽtzt (vgl. ebenso Fig. 3).More preferably, the fuse has a first armor 40a which protects the fuse in the run 100 introduced state against unauthorized manipulation from the side of the muzzle ago, and a second armor 40b, the fuse in the introduced state 10 against unauthorized manipulation protects from the side of the cartridge bearing (see also Fig. 3 ).

Vorzugsweise weist die Panzerung 40 keramisches Material und/oder Diamant auf und ist besonders bevorzugt vollständig aus einem dieser Materialien hergestellt. Bei Vorhandensein eines zuvor dargestellten, bevorzugten Durchschlagschutzes 41, wird eine manipulativ von außen auf die Panzerung aufgebrachte, im wesentlichen axial gerichtete mechanische Energie von diesem Durchschlagschutz 41 hinter der Panzerung 40 derart absorbiert, dass die daraus resultierende Kraft auf die Panzerung 40 reduziert wird, mit dem Ziel, deren Zerbrechen zu verhindern. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft bei den zuvor genannten, relativ bruchempfindlichen Materialien. Durch das Vorhandensein des Durchschlagschutzes 41 wird zusätzlich die manipulativ aufgebrachte mechanische Energie dazu verwendet, die Verspannung der Sicherung 1 im Lauf zu verstärken. Weiter bevorzugt kann dabei der Durchschlagschutz 41 so dimensioniert sein, dass die manipulativ aufgebrachte mechanische Energie ab einem vorgegebenen Schwellwert dazu verwendet wird, den Lauf zu zerstören.Preferably, the armor 40 comprises ceramic material and / or diamond, and most preferably is made entirely of one of these materials. In the presence of a previously described, preferred punch-through protection 41, a mechanically applied from the outside to the armor, essentially axially directed mechanical energy from this breakdown protection 41 behind the armor 40 so absorbed that the resulting force is reduced to the armor 40, with the aim of preventing their breakage. This is particularly advantageous in the aforementioned relatively fragile materials. Due to the presence of the punch-through protection 41, the manipulatively applied mechanical energy is additionally used to increase the tension of the fuse 1 in the barrel. More preferably, the breakdown protection 41 can be dimensioned so that the manipulatively applied mechanical energy is used from a predetermined threshold to destroy the barrel.

Vorzugsweise hat ein Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 mindestens eine Klemmeinrichtung 22, die im Inneren des Laufs 100 einer Waffe derart verriegelbar ist, dass die Sicherung nicht aus dem Lauf 100 entfernbar ist. Der Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 weist mindestens eine Klemmeinrichtung 22 auf, die bevorzugt von außen über ein Stellglied 40a, 21, wie weiter bevorzugt die Panzerung 40a und ein damit verbundenes Gewinde 27a, betätigt werden kann, wobei ein Entriegeln nur dann möglich ist, wenn eine Inaktivierung durch die Kontrolleinheit 10 aufgehoben wird. Das gesamte Stellglied 40a, 21 wird über ein Verdrehen der Panzerung 40a von außen betätigt. Bevorzugt weist das Stellglied 40a, 21 eine Sollbruchstelle 29 auf, die derart ausgebildet bzw. dimensioniert ist, dass das Stellglied 40a, 21 bei einer unberechtigten Manipulation dauerhaft inaktiviert wird (vgl. Figuren 1 und 2b) der in einer Innenrohr Rohrteil.Preferably, a locking portion 20 has at least one clamping device 22 which is lockable in the interior of the barrel 100 of a weapon such that the fuse is not removable from the barrel 100. The locking portion 20 has at least one clamping device 22, which can be operated preferably from the outside via an actuator 40 a, 21, more preferably the armor 40 a and a thread connected thereto 27 a, wherein unlocking is only possible if an inactivation by the control unit 10 is canceled. The entire actuator 40a, 21 is actuated via a twisting of the armor 40a from the outside. Preferably, the actuator 40a, 21 has a predetermined breaking point 29, which is designed or dimensioned such that the actuator 40a, 21 permanently inactivated in an unauthorized manipulation (see FIG. FIGS. 1 and 2 B ) in an inner tube pipe part.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten, in Fig. 1 und 2b dargestellten AusfĂĽhrung ist das Stellglied 21 durch eine Bohrung im Spreizgewinde 27 bzw. 27a gefĂĽhrt und ist mit diesem im Bereich des Deaktivierungselements 26 verbunden.In a further preferred, in Fig. 1 and 2 B illustrated embodiment, the actuator 21 is guided through a bore in the spreading thread 27 and 27 a and is connected to this in the region of the deactivation element 26.

Die Klemmeinrichtung 22 hat bevorzugt mindestens eine expandierbare Klemmbacke 23, siehe Fig. 1. Zusätzlich kann eine zweite Klemmeinrichtung 22 vorgesehen sein, die nicht von außen betätigbar ist, wie in den Fig. 2a und 2b dargestellt.The clamping device 22 preferably has at least one expandable clamping jaw 23, see Fig. 1 , In addition, a second clamping device 22 may be provided, which is not actuated from the outside, as in the Fig. 2a and 2b shown.

Die Klemmeinrichtung 22 hat vorzugsweise mindestens eine Spreizeinrichtung 24, die bei Betätigung eines Stellgliedes 40a, 21 die Klemmbacke 23 bzw. die Klemmbacken 23a, 23b expandiert.The clamping device 22 preferably has at least one spreading device 24 which, upon actuation of an actuator 40a, 21, expands the clamping jaw 23 or the clamping jaws 23a, 23b.

Die Spreizeinrichtung 24 ist vorzugsweise im wesentlichen im Inneren der Klemmbacke 23 angeordnet und hat weiter bevorzugt mindestens eine Keilfläche, die gegen eine entsprechende Fläche der Klemmbacke 23 bewegbar ist, so dass diese expandiert werden kann. Die Spreizeinrichtung 24 weist bevorzugt mindestens ein Spreizgewinde 27 auf, welches durch die Betätigung des Stellgliedes 21 axial gegen die entsprechende Fläche der Klemmbacke 23 bewegt werden kann.The spreader 24 is preferably disposed substantially inside the jaw 23 and more preferably has at least one wedge surface movable against a corresponding surface of the jaw 23 so that it can be expanded. The spreading device 24 preferably has at least one spreading thread 27, which can be moved axially against the corresponding surface of the clamping jaw 23 by the actuation of the actuator 21.

Der Verriegelungsabschnitt 20 hat vorzugsweise mindestens eine Klemmeinrichtung, die im Inneren des Laufs 100 oder des Patronenlagers (nicht dargestellt) einer Waffe verklemmbar ist, wobei deren Klemmwirkung bei Einwirkung einer Kraft, wie Zug und / oder Druck und / oder Drehung, auf mindestens ein von außen zugängliches Ende mit steigender Kraft verstärkt wird.The locking portion 20 preferably has at least one clamping device, which is clamped in the interior of the barrel 100 or the cartridge chamber (not shown) of a weapon, wherein the clamping action upon application of a force, such as train and / or pressure and / or rotation, on at least one of Externally accessible end is reinforced with increasing force.

Weiter bevorzugt verfügt eine Aktivierungseinrichtung 11, 25, 26 über einen über die Kontrolleinheit steuerbaren Aktor 11, eine über den Aktor verdrehbare Spindel 25 und ein über die Spindel 25 betätigbares Deaktivierungselement 26, wobei das Deaktivierungselement 26 in betätigtem Zustand verhindert, dass das Spreizgewinde 27 gedreht werden kann.Further preferably, an activation device 11, 25, 26 has an actuator 11 which can be controlled via the control unit, a spindle 25 which can be rotated via the actuator and a deactivation element 26 which can be actuated via the spindle 25, the deactivation element 26, in the actuated state, preventing the expansion thread 27 from being rotated can be.

Weiterhin können durch ein mechanisches Potential, welches zum Betätigen des Deaktivierungselements überwunden werden muß (vorzugsweise durch eine Feder, nicht eingezeichnet), Manipulationen durch Rütteln vermieden werden.Furthermore, by a mechanical potential, which must be overcome for actuating the deactivation element (preferably by a spring, not shown), manipulations by shaking can be avoided.

Die Kontrolleinheit 10 hat eine Elektronikeinrichtung 10, die im wesentlichen eine BerechtigungsĂĽberprĂĽfung zur Authentifizierung eines Benutzers durchfĂĽhrt. Vorzugsweise wird die Elektronikeinrichtung 10 ĂĽber eine elektrische Verbindung 12 (vgl. Fig. 1) von auĂźen mit Energie versorgt. Ăśber diese Verbindung 12 werden weiter bevorzugt auch die Authentifizierungsdaten ausgetauscht.The control unit 10 has an electronic device 10, which essentially performs an authorization check for authentication of a user. Preferably, the electronic device 10 via an electrical connection 12 (see. Fig. 1 ) supplied from the outside with energy. Via this connection 12, the authentication data are also preferably exchanged.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist weiterhin eine Vorrichtung vorgesehen, die manipulativ eingebrachte elektrische und / oder magnetische Energie derart hemmt / umleitet, dass keine Öffnung möglich ist. Weiter bevorzugt ist die Hemm-/Umleitungsvorrichtung ein Element zum Durchbrennen bzw. eine Sicherung, welche(s) dann den Stromfluß hemmt bzw. unterbricht.In a preferred embodiment, a device is furthermore provided which inhibits / diverts manipulatively introduced electrical and / or magnetic energy in such a way that no opening is possible. More preferably, the inhibiting / diverting device is an element for burning through or a fuse, which then inhibits or interrupts the flow of current.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Hemm-/Umleitungsvorrichtung gegen manipulativ eingebrachte Energie derart ausgebildet sein, dass manipulativ eingebrachte Energie am Aktor 11 vorbeigeleitet wird. Weiterhin alternativ kann die Hemm-/Umleitungsvorrichtung gegen manipulativ eingebrachte Energie derart ausgebildet sein, dass manipulativ eingebrachte Energie per Voreinstellung so auf den Aktor 11 geleitet wird, dass dieser in Richtung Inaktivierung betätigt wird bzw. das Deaktivierungselement 26 betätigt.Alternatively or additionally, the inhibiting / diverting device can be configured against manipulatively introduced energy in such a way that manipulatively introduced energy is conducted past the actuator 11. As an alternative, the inhibiting / diverting device can be embodied against manipulatively introduced energy in such a way that manipulatively introduced energy is preselected to the actuator 11 in such a way that it is actuated in the direction of inactivation or actuates the deactivating element 26.

Erfindungsgemäß kann gemäß Figuren 2a und 2b alternativ ein zweiter Verriegelungsabschnitt 20b ausgebildet sein, der, zunächst getrennt von dem Rest der Sicherung, in den Lauf 100 der Schusswaffe einführbar und verspannbar bzw. verriegelbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist hier ein zweites Spreizgewinde 27b vorgesehen, über das ein zweiter Spreizkonus 24b axial bewegbar ist, wobei das zweite Spreizgewinde 27b über sein inneres Ende verdrehbar ist. Fig. 2b verdeutlicht den von dem Rest getrennten zweiten Verriegelungsabschnitt 20b.According to the invention can according to FIGS. 2a and 2b Alternatively, a second locking portion 20 b may be formed, which, initially separated from the rest of the fuse, in the barrel 100 of the firearm inserted and clamped or locked. Preferably, here a second expansion thread 27b is provided, via which a second expansion cone 24b is axially movable, wherein the second expansion thread 27b is rotatable about its inner end. Fig. 2b illustrates the second locking portion 20b separated from the rest.

In diesem Fall wird nach dem Verriegeln des zweiten Verriegelungsabschnittes der Rest der Sicherung in den Lauf 100 der Waffe bis zu dem zweiten Verriegelungsabschnitt 20b eingebracht und verriegelt. Die Verriegelung kann mit dem Lauf und / oder mit dem zweiten Verriegelungsabschnitt erfolgen. Danach ist auch der zweite Verriegelungsabschnitt nicht mehr verriegelbar / entriegelbar.In this case, after locking the second locking portion, the remainder of the fuse is inserted and locked in the barrel 100 of the weapon up to the second locking portion 20b. The locking can be done with the barrel and / or with the second locking portion. Thereafter, the second locking portion is no longer lockable / unlocked.

Der zweite Verriegelungsabschnitt 20b kann erfindungsgemäß derart ausgebildet sein, dass er im Patronenlager und / oder im Lauf 100 angeordnet werden kann.According to the invention, the second locking section 20b can be designed such that it can be arranged in the cartridge chamber and / or in the barrel 100.

Ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungsvorrichtung 2-6, insbesondere für eine zuvor beschriebene Sicherung 1 (vgl. Fig. 3). Dabei ist eineAnother aspect of the invention relates to an actuating device 2-6, in particular for a previously described fuse 1 (see. Fig. 3 ). There is one

Kopplungseinrichtung 4,5,6 zum Koppeln der Betätigungsvorrichtung mit einer Übertragungseinrichtung 40a der Sicherung 1 und zum Übertragen einer Berechtigungsanfrage an die Sicherung 1 und/oder einer Kraft zum Verriegeln und/oder Entriegeln bzw. Verspannen und/oder Entnehmbarmachen der Sicherung 1 aus einem Lauf 100 und/oder einem Patronenlager vorgesehen.Coupling means 4,5,6 for coupling the actuator with a transfer device 40a of the fuse 1 and for transmitting an authorization request to the fuse 1 and / or a force for locking and / or unlocking and / or removing and / or removing the fuse 1 from a barrel 100 and / or a cartridge chamber provided.

Die Kopplungseinrichtung 4,5,6 weist eine Eingriffseinrichtung 5 auf, wobei die Ăśbertragungseinrichtung durch eine Panzerung 40a der Sicherung 1 erfolgt, so dass die Eingriffseinrichtung 5 in die Panzerung 40a eingreifen und diese verdrehen kann. Vorzugsweise hat die Eingriffseinrichtung 5 Klauen, die in entsprechende Aussparungen in der Panzerung 40a passen.The coupling device 4, 5, 6 has an engagement device 5, wherein the transmission device is formed by an armor 40 a of the fuse 1, so that the engagement device 5 can engage in the armor 40 a and turn it. Preferably, the engagement means 5 has jaws which fit into corresponding recesses in the armor 40a.

Bevorzugt hat die Kopplungseinrichtung 4,5,6 eine elektrische Kontakteinrichtung 6, ĂĽber die eine Berichtigungsanfrage an die Sicherung 1 ĂĽbertragen werden kann. FĂĽr eine derartige AusfĂĽhrungsform verfĂĽgt die Sicherung 1 ĂĽber einen entsprechenden Anschluss, wie vorzugsweise in der Panzerung 40b.The coupling device 4, 5, 6 preferably has an electrical contact device 6, via which a correction request can be transmitted to the fuse 1. For such an embodiment, the fuse 1 has a corresponding terminal, as preferably in the armor 40b.

Weiterhin bevorzugt ist eine Greifeinrichtung 3 vorgesehen, auf die einen Benutzer eine Drehbewegung aufbringen kann, die dann über die Kopplungseinrichtung 4 die Drehbewegung an die Übertragungseinrichtung bzw. Panzerung 40a der Sicherung 1 überträgt. Auf einen entsprechenden, z.B. in einer Steuereinrichtung 2 angeordneten Antrieb könnte in einem solchen Fall verzichtet werden, obgleich auch diese, für den Benutzer komfortable Variante möglich ist. Vorzugsweise ist die Greifeinrichtung 3 ein drehbarer Betätigungsknopf 3, über den eine Drehbewegung des Benutzers an eine Stange 4 und die Panzerung 40a und das Gewinde 27a der Sicherung 1 weitergegeben wird, wenn die Kontrolleinheit 10 die Berechtigung des Benutzers festgestellt hat.Further preferably, a gripping device 3 is provided, on which a user can apply a rotational movement, which then transmits via the coupling device 4, the rotational movement of the transfer device or armor 40 a of the fuse 1. To a corresponding, e.g. arranged in a control device 2 drive could be dispensed with in such a case, although these, comfortable for the user variant is possible. Preferably, the gripping device 3 is a rotatable operating knob 3, via which a rotation of the user to a rod 4 and the armor 40a and the thread 27a of the fuse 1 is passed when the control unit 10 has determined the authorization of the user.

Weiterhin bevorzugt ist eine elektronische Steuereinrichtung 2 vorgesehen, die über einen Computer bedienbar ist und die gegebenenfalls eine Berechtigungsanfrage an die elektrische Kontakteinrichtung 6 überträgt. Über den Computer und die Betätigungsvorrichtung 2-6 könnten ebenfalls erfindungsgemäße Sicherungen 1 programmiert werden. Dazu können vorzugsweise bewährte Krypto-Algorithmen verwendet werden.Further preferably, an electronic control device 2 is provided, which can be operated via a computer and optionally transmits an authorization request to the electrical contact device 6. About the computer and the actuator 2-6 also inventive fuses 1 could be programmed. For this, preferably proven crypto-algorithms can be used.

Claims (46)

  1. A safety device for securing a firearm against unauthorised use, comprising:
    at least one locking portion (20) that is insertable into a barrel and/or a cartridge chamber of the firearm and is optionally lockable and/or unlockable therein and optionally clampable within and/or removable from the barrel (100);
    a control unit (10) which is capable of authenticating a user and, upon positive authentication of the user, locks and/or unlocks or clamps at least the locking portion (20) within the barrel (100) of the firearm and/or makes the safety device removable;
    the safety device (1) being designed such that it is completely insertable into the barrel (100) and/or the cartridge chamber for putting the firearm at safe,
    characterized in that
    the control unit (10) is electronic and is arranged within an area within the safety device (1), the area being protected against unauthorised manipulation.
  2. The safety device according to claim 1, further comprising:
    a transmission means for coupling to an operating means (2-6) via which a user can optionally lock and/or unlock or clamp said safety device (1) from outside and/or make it removable; and
    an activation means (26) which, upon authentication by the control unit (10), enables or prevents locking and/or unlocking or clamping and/or making removable via the transmission means (40a).
  3. The safety device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:
    a severance protection (41) that is arranged in the locking portion (20) and
    comprises at least one inclined element (41) provided in said locking portion, the inclined element being positioned and designed such that it expands the locking portion upon locking or clamping at least partially radially in case of an essentially axial force caused by manipulation so that the locking portion is locked or clamped even farther down the barrel (100) and/or the cartridge chamber.
  4. The safety device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the activation means comprises a deactivation element (26).
  5. The safety device according to any of claims 3 to 4, wherein the severance protection means (41) is provided with a plurality of plate-shaped, inclined elements with graded expansibility.
  6. The safety device according to claim 5, wherein the elements with lower expansibility generate a counterforce that is necessary to expand the elements with higher expansibility in case of an axial force caused by manipulation.
  7. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the safety device is provided with at least one armouring (40a, 40b) which protects the safety device against unauthorised manipulation from outside.
  8. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said safety device is provided with a first armouring (40a) protecting said safety device, if inserted into the barrel (100), against unauthorised manipulation from the barrel-muzzle end and a second armouring (40b) protecting said safety device, if inserted into the barrel (100), against unauthorised manipulation from the cartridge chamber end.
  9. The safety device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein at least one armouring (40) comprises a ceramic material and/or diamond.
  10. The safety device according to any of claims 7 to 9, wherein an essentially axial mechanical energy manipulatively applied from outside to the armouring is absorbed by means behind the armouring such that the resultant force on the armouring is reduced which is thus prevented from breaking into pieces.
  11. The safety device according to claim 10, wherein the safety device is designed such that the manipulatively applied mechanical energy is used to increase the clamping force applied to the safety device within the barrel.
  12. The safety device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the safety device is designed such that the manipulatively applied mechanical energy is used to destroy the barrel.
  13. The safety device according to any of claims 10 to 12, wherein the means for absorbing the essentially axial mechanical energy is part of the armouring itself.
  14. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the locking portion (20) is provided with at least one clamping means (22) that is lockable within the barrel (100) of a weapon such that the safety device cannot be removed from the barrel (100).
  15. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the locking portion (20) is provided with at least one clamping means that can be actuated from outside via an actuator (21), wherein unlocking is possible only if an inactivation is lifted by the control unit (10).
  16. The safety device according to claim 15, wherein the actuator is designed such that it merely gives the user the necessary degrees of freedom for an authorised actuation of the locking portion from outside and, if not activated, these degrees of freedom cannot be used for removing or manipulating the safety device.
  17. The safety device according to any of claims 15 or 16, wherein the actuator is provided with a predetermined breaking point (29) that is designed and dimensioned such that the actuator is permanently inactivated in case of an unauthorised manipulation.
  18. The safety device according to any of claims 15 to 17, wherein the armouring (40a) is part of the actuator.
  19. The safety device according to claim 17 or 18, wherein an actuation can be established by rotating the armouring (40a).
  20. The safety device according to any of claims 14 to 19, wherein the clamping means (22) comprises at least one expandable clamping jaw (23).
  21. The safety device according to claim 20, wherein the clamping means (22) comprises at least one expanding means (24) that expands the clamping jaw(s) (23) upon actuation of the actuator.
  22. The safety device according to claim 21, wherein the expanding means (24) is provided essentially within the clamping jaw (23) and comprises at least one wedge surface that is movable with respect to a respective surface of the clamping jaw (23) so that it can be expanded.
  23. The safety device according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the expanding means (24) comprises at least one expanding thread (27) which can be moved axially with respect to the respective surface of the clamping jaw (23) by actuation of the actuator (21).
  24. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the locking portion (20) is provided with at least one clamping means that is clampable within the barrel/cartridge chamber (100) of a weapon, wherein its clamping effect is increased as a force, such as tension and/or pressure and/or rotation, applied to an end accessible from outside increases.
  25. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein an activation means (11, 25, 26) comprises an actuator (11) that is controllable via the control unit, a spindle (25) that is rotatable via the actuator (11) and a deactivation element (26) that is operable via the spindle (25), wherein, if operated (the safety device being in a state in which it cannot be removed), the deactivation element (26) prevents the expanding thread (27a) from being rotated.
  26. The safety device according to claim 25, wherein a mechanical potential has to be overcome for operating the deactivation element (26).
  27. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (10) comprises electronic means (10) that essentially requests authorization for authenticating a user.
  28. The safety device according to claim 27, wherein the electronic means (10) is supplied with energy from outside via an electric connection (12), preferably galvanically, capacitatively or inductively.
  29. The safety device according to claim 28, wherein the authentication data are also exchanged via said connection (12).
  30. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a device is provided that inhibits/diverts manipulatively applied electric energy such that no opening is possible.
  31. The safety device according to claim 30, wherein the device inhibiting/diverting manipulatively applied energy comprises an element for blowing in case of manipulatively applied energy, which inhibits or interrupts the current supply.
  32. The safety device according to claim 30 or 31, wherein the device inhibiting/diverting manipulatively applied energy is designed such that manipulatively applied energy is led past the actuator (11).
  33. The safety device according to claim 30, 31 or 32, wherein the device inhibiting/diverting manipulatively applied energy is designed such that manipulatively applied energy is preset to be led to the actuator (11) such that it is operated towards inactivation.
  34. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a second actuator (27a) and a second expanding thread (27b) are provided via which and via a respective inner thread in a second expanding cone (24b) said second expanding cone (24b) is axially movable and wherein said second expanding thread (27b) is rotatable via its inner end.
  35. The safety device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a second locking portion (20b), which is at first separate from the remaining safety device, is insertable into and clampable or lockable within the barrel (100) of the weapon, wherein said second locking portion is no longer de-clampable/unlockable upon insertion of the first locking portion.
  36. The safety device according to claim 35, wherein the remaining safety device is insertable into the barrel (100) of the weapon up to the second locking portion (20b), wherein the remaining safety device can be clamped/locked with the barrel and/or the second locking portion.
  37. The safety device according to any of claims 35 or 36, wherein the second locking portion (20b) is designed such that it can be arranged within the cartridge chamber and the barrel (100).
  38. Operating means for a safety device according to any of the preceding claims, comprising:
    coupling means (4, 5, 6) for coupling the operating means to a transmission means (40a, 40b) of the safety device (1) and for transmitting an authorisation request to the electronic control means (10) of safety device (1) and optionally a force for locking and/or unlocking or clamping and/or removing the safety device (1) from the barrel (100) and/or the cartridge chamber.
  39. The operating means according to claim 38, wherein the coupling means (4, 5, 6) comprises an engagement means (5) and the transmission means is formed by an armouring (40a) of the safety device (1) so that the engagement means (5) can engage with and rotate the armouring (40a).
  40. The operating means according to claim 39, wherein the coupling means (4, 5, 6) comprises contacting means (6) via which an authorisation request can be transmitted to the safety device (1).
  41. The operating means according to claim 40, moreover comprising gripping means (3) to which a user can apply a rotating motion, the gripping means subsequently transmitting the rotation to the transmission means (40a) of the safety device (1) via the coupling means (4).
  42. The operating means according to any of claims 38 to 41 which is capable of examining whether the safety device has been correctly inserted according to predetermined criteria by monitoring the mechanical parameters during operation and/or by reply from the control unit (10).
  43. The operating means according to any of claims 38 to 42 comprising an electronic control means (2) that is programmable by a computer and, if necessary, transmits the authorisation request to the contacting means (6).
  44. A method for securing a firearm against unauthorised use comprising a safety device according to any of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps:
    inserting the safety device into the barrel of a firearm such that the entire safety device is positioned (i) within the barrel or (ii) within the barrel and the cartridge chamber wherein the at least one locking portion (20) is positioned within the barrel or the cartridge chamber;
    transmitting an authentication code to the control unit (10) for requesting the authorization and optionally locking and/or unlocking or optionally clamping the locking portion (20) and/or removing the safety device from the barrel.
  45. A method for securing a firearm against unauthorised use according to claim 44, wherein, upon authentication by the control unit (10), locking and/or unlocking or clamping and/or detachment via the transmission means (40a) is enabled or prevented by means of the activation means (26).
  46. A method for securing a firearm against unauthorised use according to claim 44 or 45, wherein, in case of a force caused by manipulation, at least one inclined element (41) within the locking portion at least partially radially expands such that the locking portion (20) is locked or clamped farther down in the barrel (100) and/or the cartridge chamber.
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