EP1563243A1 - Firearm and method for the production thereof - Google Patents

Firearm and method for the production thereof

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EP1563243A1
EP1563243A1 EP03780016A EP03780016A EP1563243A1 EP 1563243 A1 EP1563243 A1 EP 1563243A1 EP 03780016 A EP03780016 A EP 03780016A EP 03780016 A EP03780016 A EP 03780016A EP 1563243 A1 EP1563243 A1 EP 1563243A1
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Michael Schumacher
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C3/00—Pistols, e.g. revolvers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C27/00—Accessories; Details or attachments not otherwise provided for

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  • the invention relates to a firearm with a flat metal surface, according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for its production, according to the preamble of claim 4.
  • bar code a so-called bar or bar code
  • Such a bar code consists of a line of lines parallel to one another with different widths and / or different distance, which is applied on a contrasting pad, which in turn is glued to the packaging of the weapons or the weapons themselves.
  • the reading is usually carried out by means of a reader that is able to decrypt the barcode without errors.
  • the reading of the information of the barcode without a reader is not possible for the layperson.
  • the barcode usually has to be stuck on a reasonably flat surface.
  • "Flat” in the sense of the invention is a surface if it is flat enough to allow a barcode attached to it to be read quickly and without interference.
  • a handgun has also recently been proposed (DE 100 62 239 AI), in which a bar code is inserted into the milled recesses for engaging the carriage, which is unknown to the user of the weapon. There are only millings that are obviously faulty because they have omissions. However, this bar code is quite short and can only include some final digits of the weapon number.
  • the problem is known that the surfaces of military weapons should be as unobtrusive as possible, that is to say not reflective and with indistinct contours. If a military weapon has a smooth, flat surface, it should be made as matt as possible. However, they must not be roughly processed, otherwise material inaccuracies and errors can creep in or remain unnoticed. So far, this problem has been solved rather poorly by first producing the surface with the technically required accuracy and then reworking this surface, which is quite complex. Post-processing is usually carried out chemically, so as not to stress the parts of the material, which are often made as thin as just allowed to save weight.
  • the invention has for its object to improve the firearm mentioned in such a way that it has permanent, not easily readable identifiers and that it is less easily recognizable.
  • the barcode forms a roughened surface that is arranged within the flat metal surface, thus preventing its reflection and also changing its contours.
  • the barcode preferably occupies an area which occupies an obvious portion within the flat surface and / or divides this flat surface
  • the firearm is preferably designed as a self-loading pistol with a plastic handle, and the barcode is applied or incorporated on at least one side of the exposed slide (claim 3).
  • a barcode attached to the open carriage is easy and easy to read using a reading device.
  • the slide surface offers a striking surface that is exposed to the highest mechanical loads. For this reason, welding or milling out the bar code means a high thermal or mechanical impairment of the strength of the slide, which will not be readily accepted. This ensures the durability of the barcode once it is inserted.
  • a barcode of the type mentioned above can in principle be introduced in various ways, for example by engraving.
  • the barcode is advantageously burned into the flat metal surface by laser treatment (claim 4).
  • the initially very complex laser device can be controlled fully electronically and automatically, so that the text of the bar code eludes the arbitrariness of operating personnel and is carried out without errors.
  • the baking is very gentle on the material, since the heating of the metal of the flat surface only extends to a very shallow depth, so that the material is defined and determined to be damaged only over a short depth of material. This material depth is within the tolerance range of the material thickness.
  • the webs or grooves are formed with the highest precision, but nevertheless very quickly. The costs for a baking process are very low, so that the high costs of providing the laser device are quickly amortized.
  • the object of the invention is illustrated in the attached exemplary drawing, in the single figure of which a top view of the left side of an ordnance gun is shown.
  • the lower part of this pistol has a grip made of reinforced plastic, into which an exposed metal plate (not shown here) is inserted, which bears the serial number and, if applicable, a bullet.
  • the surface of the handle is designed appropriately
  • a slide or closure 3 made of specially treated steel is slidably mounted, as is generally known.
  • this breech 3 has manufacturer identifications, bullet marks and the like, in the rear part there are handles 5 so that the shooter can safely grip the breech 3 for loading.
  • the front and rear part of the closure are thus sufficiently roughened or designed to avoid reflections.
  • the situation is different with the middle part of the breech 3.
  • the rear part of the ejection window 7 is located there, that is, the point at which the highest loads occur during the shot.
  • the closure 3 has a smooth, flat surface 9 which can reflect a light beam. This surface 9 could be post-treated, but this must be done with great care, since every sharp cut in the steel can cause a break.
  • the loads that occur are highest there, as already noted.
  • This barcode area 11 has a barcode which is burned in relatively fine and flat by means of a laser. This ensures that no undefined sharp edges can form in the barcode. Besides, is due to its delicacy, the barcode was able to record a longer message.
  • the barcode surface 11 breaks and deforms the surface 9, so that even if parts should still be recognizable, it is no longer recognizable as a weapon surface.

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Abstract

Firearms having a barcode on an external surface and methods of providing the same are disclosed. An illustrated firearm includes a substantially even exterior metal surface that has a barcode formed therein. The barcode includes fine grooves or bars such that the exterior metal surface appears raised in an area of the barcode.

Description

Feuerwaffe und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung Firearm and process for its manufacture
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Feuerwaffe mit einer ebenen Metalloberfläche, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, sowie ein Verfahren zu deren Herstellung, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 4.The invention relates to a firearm with a flat metal surface, according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for its production, according to the preamble of claim 4.
In der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts war es üblich, bei Handfeuerwaffen in die Metall- oder Holzteile nicht nur Seriennummern und Hersteller, also modellbezogene Kennungen, sondern auch individuelle Kennungen wie Namen, Widmungen, bei Militärwaffen besonders aber Truppenteil und Verwendungshinweise einzugravieren, einzuschlagen oder einzubrennen. Bei alten Ordonnanzwaffen findet man bisweilen eine ganze Liste von Truppenteilen, nach denen sich die militärische Laufbahn der Waffe von der Einfüh- rung bis zum Ausmustern ablesen läßt.In the second half of the 19th century, it was customary to engrave or emboss or not only serial numbers and manufacturers, i.e. model-related identifications, in handguns in the metal or wooden parts, but also individual identifications such as names, dedications, but especially military units and instructions for use in military weapons bake. With old ordnance weapons you can sometimes find a whole list of troops, according to which the military career of the weapon can be read from its introduction to its retirement.
Das Einschlagen oder Einbrennen nimmt viel Platz in Anspruch, ohne daß nun besonders viele Merkmale erkennbar wären. Es hat aber den Vorteil der Dauer. Außerdem bedarf die Verwendung von einzelnen Schlag- oder Einbrennbuchstaben keiner ebenen Oberfläche. Dies gilt auch für die Gravur, doch ist diese äußerst aufwendig. Außerdem können Einschnitte mit dem Gravierstichel bei belasteten, dünnen Teilen zu unerwünschten Spannungskonzentrationen führen. Die Gravur wird daher meist nur bei teueren Zivilwaffen vorgenommen.Wrapping or baking takes up a lot of space without many features being recognizable. But it has the advantage of duration. In addition, the use of individual punch or burn-in letters does not require a flat surface. This also applies to the engraving, but this is extremely complex. In addition, cuts with the engraving stylus can lead to undesirable stress concentrations in loaded, thin parts. The engraving is therefore usually only carried out on expensive civilian weapons.
In jüngerer Zeit wurden auf Waffen Vermerke bisweilen mit den sog. Elektroschreiber eingebracht, der es erlaubt, auch bei einer modernen, filigranen Waffe, z.B. bei einer Selbstladepistole, kurze Vermerke anzubringen, ohne daß die Waffe in Einzelteile zerlegt, durch die Stempelung verdichtet und geschädigt oder über Gebühr wärmegeschädigt wird.In recent times, notes on weapons have sometimes been made using the so-called electric pen, which also allows a modern, filigree weapon, such as a Self-loading pistol, make short notes without the weapon being disassembled into individual parts, compressed by the stamping and damaged or unduly damaged by heat.
In jüngerer Zeit bringt man solche Vermerke, die Hersteller- und Handelsinformationen beinhalten, in Form eines sog. Strich- oder Balkencodes auf, der im folgenden mit „Barcode" bezeichnet wird. Ein solcher Barcode besteht' aus einer Reine zueinander paralleler Striche mit unterschiedlicher Breite und/oder unterschiedlichem Abstand, der auf einer kontrastierenden Unterlage aufgebracht wird, die ihrerseits auf die Verpackungen der Waffen oder die Waffen selbst aufgeklebt wird. Die Ablesung erfolgt meist mittels eines Lesegerätes, das imstande ist, den Barcode fehlerfrei zu entschlüsseln. Das Ablesen der Information des Barcodes ohne Lesegerät ist dem Laien nicht möglich.More recently, such notes, which contain manufacturer and trade information, have been applied in the form of a so-called bar or bar code, which is referred to below as “bar code”. Such a bar code consists of a line of lines parallel to one another with different widths and / or different distance, which is applied on a contrasting pad, which in turn is glued to the packaging of the weapons or the weapons themselves. The reading is usually carried out by means of a reader that is able to decrypt the barcode without errors. The reading of the information of the barcode without a reader is not possible for the layperson.
Der Barcode muß in der Regel auf eine einigermaßen ebene Oberfläche aufgeklebt werden. „Eben" in Sinne der Erfindung ist eine Oberfläche, wenn sie eben genug ist, um rasch und störungsfrei das Ablesen eines darauf angebrachten Barcode zu gestatten.The barcode usually has to be stuck on a reasonably flat surface. "Flat" in the sense of the invention is a surface if it is flat enough to allow a barcode attached to it to be read quickly and without interference.
Natürlich kann ein solcher Barcode recht mühelos wieder abgelöst werden oder durch Verschmutzen, Verölen o. dgl . unlesbar werden.Of course, such a barcode can be easily removed again or by dirt, oiling or the like. become illegible.
Kürzlich ist auch eine Handfeuerwaffe vorgeschlagen worden (DE 100 62 239 AI), bei der in die Einfräsungen zum Eingreifen des Schlittens ein Balkencode eingebracht wird, der dem Benutzer der Waffe unbekannt ist. Es sind lediglich Einfräsungen zu sehen, die offensichtlich feh- lerhaft sind, weil sie Auslassungen aufweisen. Dieser Balkencode ist allerdings recht kurz und kann nur einige Endziffern der Waffennummer aufnehmen.A handgun has also recently been proposed (DE 100 62 239 AI), in which a bar code is inserted into the milled recesses for engaging the carriage, which is unknown to the user of the weapon. There are only millings that are obviously faulty because they have omissions. However, this bar code is quite short and can only include some final digits of the weapon number.
Unabhängig hiervon ist das Problem bekannt, daß die Oberflächen von Militärwaffen möglichst wenig auffällig sein sollen, also nicht spiegelnd und mit undeutlichen Konturen. Soweit nun eine Militärwaffe eine glatte, ebene Oberfläche aufweist, so ist diese möglichst matt auszu- bilden. Man darf sie aber nicht grob bearbeiten, da sich sonst Materialungenauigkeiten und -fehler einschleichen bzw. unbemerkt bleiben können. Man löst dieses Problem bisher eher schlecht als recht damit, daß man zunächst die Oberfläche mit der technisch gebotenen Genauigkeit herstellt und dann dieses Oberfläche nachbearbeitet, was recht aufwendig ist. Dabei erfolgt die Nachbearbeitung meist auf chemischem Wege, um die Materialteile nicht zu belasten, die aus Gründen der Gewichtsersparnis oft so dünn wie gerade noch zulässig ausgebildet werden.Regardless of this, the problem is known that the surfaces of military weapons should be as unobtrusive as possible, that is to say not reflective and with indistinct contours. If a military weapon has a smooth, flat surface, it should be made as matt as possible. However, they must not be roughly processed, otherwise material inaccuracies and errors can creep in or remain unnoticed. So far, this problem has been solved rather poorly by first producing the surface with the technically required accuracy and then reworking this surface, which is quite complex. Post-processing is usually carried out chemically, so as not to stress the parts of the material, which are often made as thin as just allowed to save weight.
Ausgehend von dieser Gesamtproblematik liegt die Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, die eingangs genannte Feuerwaffe dahingehend zu verbessern, daß sie dauerhafte, nicht ohne weiteres ablesbare Kennungen aufweist, und daß sie weniger leicht erkennbar ist.Based on this overall problem, the invention has for its object to improve the firearm mentioned in such a way that it has permanent, not easily readable identifiers and that it is less easily recognizable.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß auf diese ebene Metalloberfläche ein Barcode aufgebracht ist, der so in das Metall eingearbeitet ist, daß die Striche oder die Zwischenräume des Barcodes durch feine Nuten bzw. Stege ausgebildet sind (Anspruch 1) .This object is achieved in that a barcode is applied to this flat metal surface, which is incorporated into the metal in such a way that the bars or spaces between the barcodes are formed by fine grooves or webs (claim 1).
Das Aufbringen eines Barcode ist nichts Neues, doch sein Einbringen in die Metalloberfläche. Es war nämlich nicht von vornherein zu erwarten, daß diese Art eines Barcode leserlich sein würde, da ihm ja die Kontrastfarbe fehlt. Applying a barcode is nothing new, but inserting it into the metal surface. It was not expected from the outset that this type of barcode would be legible, since it lacks the contrast color.
Es hat sich jedoch herausgestellt, daß die unterschiedliche Reflexion bei plastisch positiv oder besser negativ ausgebildeten Strichen eine zuverlässige Ablesung ermöglicht, obwohl kein Farbkontrast vorliegt. Hierbei ist es gleichgültig, wie tief die Striche oder Zwischenräume eingebracht werden. Sie können vielmehr recht flach sein. Dennoch ist unerwarteterweise die einwandfreie Ablesung möglich.However, it has been found that the different reflection in the case of plastically positive or better negative lines enables reliable reading, even though there is no color contrast. It does not matter how deep the lines or spaces are made. Rather, they can be quite flat. However, the unexpected reading is unexpectedly possible.
Gleichzeitig bildet der Barcode eine aufgerauhte Oberfläche, die innerhalb der ebenen Metalloberfäche abgeordnet ist und somit deren Reflexion verhindert und auch deren Konturen ändert.At the same time, the barcode forms a roughened surface that is arranged within the flat metal surface, thus preventing its reflection and also changing its contours.
Während das mechanische Aufrauhen eines Oberflächenabschnitts zum Zweck der Minderung der Reflexion und Verwischen der Konturen zu aufwendig ist, um in der Serienproduktion von Ordonnanzwaffen eingesetzt zu werden, und während auch das Einbringen eines Barcodes in eine ebene Metalloberfläche aus den selben Gründen zu aufwendig ist, wird hier ein und dieselbe Barcode-Oberfläche zu zweierlei völlig gegensätzlichen Zwecken verwendet, was überraschend für eine positive Kostenbilanz sorgt: für jeden einzelnen der Zwecke zu aufwendig, wird eine gravierte oder sonstwie ausgebildete Barcode-Fläche für beide Zwek- ke zusammen noch hinlänglich wirtschaftlich.While the mechanical roughening of a surface section for the purpose of reducing reflection and blurring the contours is too complex to be used in the mass production of ordnance weapons, and while the introduction of a barcode into a flat metal surface is too complex for the same reasons one and the same barcode surface is used here for two completely opposite purposes, which surprisingly ensures a positive cost balance: too expensive for each of the purposes, an engraved or otherwise designed barcode surface becomes sufficiently economical for both purposes.
Bevorzugt nimmt der Barcode eine Fläche ein, die innerhalb der ebenen Oberfläche einen augenfälligen Anteil einnimmt und/oder diese ebene Oberfläche unterteiltThe barcode preferably occupies an area which occupies an obvious portion within the flat surface and / or divides this flat surface
(Anspruch 2) . So wird die optische Wirkung der Barcode- Fläche optimiert, so daß sie bestens zur Tarnung der an sich auffälligen ebenen Oberfläche dient. Diese Barcode-Fläche ist grundsätzlich für jede Feuerwaffe geeignet. Da die Größe einer sinnvollen Barcode-Fläche aber begrenzt ist, ist auch die Größe der ebenen Oberfläche begrenzt, die von dieser Barcode-Fläche noch wirksam getarnt werden kann. Aus diesem Grund ist die Feuerwaffe bevorzugt als Selbstladepistole mit Kunststoffgriffstück ausgebildet, und der Barcode ist auf mindestens einer Seite des freiliegenden Schlittens aufgebracht bzw. eingearbeitet (Anspruch 3) .(Claim 2). This optimizes the optical effect of the barcode area so that it is ideal for camouflaging the flat surface, which is per se striking. This barcode area is basically suitable for every firearm. However, since the size of a sensible barcode area is limited, the size of the flat surface, which can still be effectively camouflaged by this barcode area, is limited. For this reason, the firearm is preferably designed as a self-loading pistol with a plastic handle, and the barcode is applied or incorporated on at least one side of the exposed slide (claim 3).
Bei einer Faustfeuerwaffe mit einem Griffstück, das aus Kunststoff besteht oder mit Kunststoff beschichtet ist, kann ein Barcode nicht dauerhaft genug in das Griffstück eingebracht werden, zumal dessen Materialeigenschaft für eine feine Teilung der Stege bzw. Nuten des Barcodes nicht ausreicht.With a handgun with a handle made of plastic or coated with plastic, a barcode cannot be inserted into the handle permanently enough, especially since its material properties are not sufficient for a fine division of the bars or grooves of the barcode.
Andererseits ist ein am offenliegenden Schlitten angebrachter Barcode leicht und problemlos mittels eines Le- segerätes ablesbar.On the other hand, a barcode attached to the open carriage is easy and easy to read using a reading device.
Schließlich bietet die Schlittenfläche eine auffällige Oberfläche, die höchsten mechanischen Belastungen ausgesetzt ist. Aus diesem Grund bedeutet ein Zuschweißen oder Ausfräsen des Barcodes eine hohe thermische oder mechanische Beeinträchtigung der Festigkeit des Schlittens, die man nicht ohne weiteres hinnehmen wird. Auf dieses Weise ist die Dauerhaftigkeit des einmal eingebrachten Barcodes sichergestellt.Finally, the slide surface offers a striking surface that is exposed to the highest mechanical loads. For this reason, welding or milling out the bar code means a high thermal or mechanical impairment of the strength of the slide, which will not be readily accepted. This ensures the durability of the barcode once it is inserted.
Ein Barcode der oben genannten Art kann grundsätzlich auf verschiedene Weise eingebracht werden, zum Beispiel durch Gravieren. Es hat sich aber herausgestellt, daß der Barcode in die ebene Metalloberfläche vorteilhaft durch eine Laserbehandlung eingebrannt wird (Anspruch 4). Die zunächst sehr aufwendige Lasereinrichtung kann vollelektronisch und automatisch gesteuert werden, so daß der Text des Barcodes sich der Willkür von Bedienungspersonal entzieht und fehlerfrei erfolgt. Das Einbrennen erfolgt höchst materialschonend, da die Erwärmung des Metalls der ebenen Oberfläche nur bis in sehr geringe Tiefe reicht, so daß das Material definiert und bestimmt nur über eine kurze Materialtiefe geschädigt wird. Diese Materialtiefe liegt innerhalb des Toleranzfeldes der Materialdicke. Die Ausbildung der Stege bzw. Nuten erfolgt mit höchster Präzision, aber dennoch sehr rasch. Die Kosten für einen Einbrennvorgang sind sehr gering, so daß sich die hohen Kosten der Bereitstellung der Lasereinrichtung rasch amortisieren.A barcode of the type mentioned above can in principle be introduced in various ways, for example by engraving. However, it has been found that the barcode is advantageously burned into the flat metal surface by laser treatment (claim 4). The initially very complex laser device can be controlled fully electronically and automatically, so that the text of the bar code eludes the arbitrariness of operating personnel and is carried out without errors. The baking is very gentle on the material, since the heating of the metal of the flat surface only extends to a very shallow depth, so that the material is defined and determined to be damaged only over a short depth of material. This material depth is within the tolerance range of the material thickness. The webs or grooves are formed with the highest precision, but nevertheless very quickly. The costs for a baking process are very low, so that the high costs of providing the laser device are quickly amortized.
Der Gegenstand der Erfindung wird in der beigefügten, beispielhaften Zeichnung dargestellt, in deren einziger Figur eine Draufsicht auf die linke Seite einer Ordon- nanzpistole gezeigt ist.The object of the invention is illustrated in the attached exemplary drawing, in the single figure of which a top view of the left side of an ordnance gun is shown.
Wenn man diese Pistole zu einem horizontalen Schuß ordnungsgemäß in der Hand hält, dann weist die Schußrichtung nach „vorne" (in der Zeichnung nach links), und „oben" und „unten" ergeben sich aus der natürlichen Lage der Waffe (in der Zeichnung ebenfalls oben und unten) .If you hold this pistol properly in your hand for a horizontal shot, the direction of the shot points "forwards" (to the left in the drawing), and "up" and "down" result from the natural position of the weapon (in the drawing also above and below).
Diese Pistole weist im unteren Teil ein Griffstück aus verstärktem Kunststoff auf, in das eine nach außen frei- liegende Metallplatte (hier nicht zu sehen) eingelassen ist, die die Seriennummer und gegebenenfalls Beschußzei- chen trägt. Die Oberfläche des Griffstücks wird zweckmäßig gestaltetThe lower part of this pistol has a grip made of reinforced plastic, into which an exposed metal plate (not shown here) is inserted, which bears the serial number and, if applicable, a bullet. The surface of the handle is designed appropriately
(Fischhaut, Aufrauhungen, nach Kundenwunsch von Großabnehmern auch Hoheitszeichen usw.) .(Checkered skin, roughening, according to customer requirements from bulk buyers also national emblems etc.).
Oben auf dem Griffstück 1 ist ein Schlitten oder Verschluß 3 aus spezialbehandeltem Stahl verschieblich angebracht, wie es allgemein bekannt ist. In seinem vorderen Teil weist dieser Verschluß 3 Herstellerkennungen, Be- schußzeichen und dergleichen auf, in seinem hinteren Teil sind Handhaben 5 eingebracht, damit der Schütze den Verschluß 3 zum Durchladen sicher ergreifen kann. Oben befindet sich ein Auswurffenster 7.On top of the handle 1, a slide or closure 3 made of specially treated steel is slidably mounted, as is generally known. In its front part, this breech 3 has manufacturer identifications, bullet marks and the like, in the rear part there are handles 5 so that the shooter can safely grip the breech 3 for loading. There is an ejection window 7 at the top.
Der vordere und hintere Teil des Verschlusses sind somit ausreichend aufgerauht oder ausgebildet, um Spiegelungen zu vermeiden. Anders liegt der Fall beim mittleren Teil des Verschlusses 3. Dort befindet sich der hintere Teil des Auswurffensters 7, also die Stelle, an der die höchsten Belastungen beim Schuß auftreten. Hier weist der Verschluß 3 eine glatte, ebene Oberfläche 9 auf, die einen Lichtstrahl zurückwerfen kann. Diese Oberfläche 9 könnte nachbehandelt werden, doch dies muß mit großer Sorgfalt erfolgen, da jeder scharfkantige Einschnitt in den Stahl eine Bruchstelle begründen kann. Dort sind näm- lieh die auftretenden Belastungen, wie schon vermerkt, am höchsten.The front and rear part of the closure are thus sufficiently roughened or designed to avoid reflections. The situation is different with the middle part of the breech 3. The rear part of the ejection window 7 is located there, that is, the point at which the highest loads occur during the shot. Here, the closure 3 has a smooth, flat surface 9 which can reflect a light beam. This surface 9 could be post-treated, but this must be done with great care, since every sharp cut in the steel can cause a break. The loads that occur are highest there, as already noted.
Ein wesentlicher Teil dieser Fläche 9 wird nun durch eine Barcode-Fläche 11 eingenommen, die hier der Einfachheit halber schraffiert dargestellt ist.A substantial part of this area 9 is now occupied by a barcode area 11, which is shown hatched here for the sake of simplicity.
Diese Barcode-Fläche 11 weist einen Barcode auf, der relativ fein und flach mittels eines Lasers eingebrannt ist. So ist sichergestellt, daß sich keine Undefiniert scharfen Kanten im Barcode bilden können. Außerdem ist der Barcode infolge seiner Feinheit imstande, eine längere Nachricht aufzunehmen.This barcode area 11 has a barcode which is burned in relatively fine and flat by means of a laser. This ensures that no undefined sharp edges can form in the barcode. Besides, is due to its delicacy, the barcode was able to record a longer message.
Die Barcode-Fläche 11 bricht und entstellt die Oberfläche 9, so daß diese, selbst wenn Teile noch erkennbar sein sollten, nicht mehr als Waffenoberfläche erkennbar ist.The barcode surface 11 breaks and deforms the surface 9, so that even if parts should still be recognizable, it is no longer recognizable as a weapon surface.
Da hier der Barcode sowohl ein Nachrichtenträger als auch eine Aufrauhung bildet, sind seine relativ hohen Kosten noch vertretbar. Since the barcode forms both a message carrier and a roughening here, its relatively high costs are still reasonable.

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1. Feuerwaffe mit einer ebenen Metalloberfläche (9), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf diese ebene Metalloberfläche (9) ein Barcode (11) aufgebracht ist, der so in das Metall eingearbeitet ist, daß die Striche oder die Zwischenräume des Barcodes (11) durch feine Nuten bzw. Stege ausgebildet sind.1. Firearm with a flat metal surface (9), characterized in that a bar code (11) is applied to this flat metal surface (9), which is incorporated into the metal so that the lines or the spaces of the bar code (11) through fine grooves or webs are formed.
2. Feuerwaffe nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Barcode (11) eine Fläche einnimmt, die innerhalb der ebenen Oberfläche (9) einen augenfälligen Anteil einnimmt und/oder diese ebene Oberfläche (9) unterteilt.2. Firearm according to claim 1, characterized in that the bar code (11) occupies an area which occupies an obvious portion within the flat surface (9) and / or divides this flat surface (9).
3. Feuerwaffe nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie als Selbstladepistole mit Kunststoffgriffstück (1) ausgebildet ist, und daß der Barcode (11) auf mindestens einer Seite des freiliegenden Schlittens bzw. Verschlusses (3) aufgebracht ist.3. Firearm according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it is designed as a self-loading pistol with a plastic handle (1), and that the bar code (11) is applied to at least one side of the exposed slide or breech (3).
4. Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Feuerwaffe nach ei- ne der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Barcode in die ebene Metalloberfläche durch eine Laserbehandlung eingebrannt wird. 4. A method for producing a firearm according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the barcode is burned into the flat metal surface by a laser treatment.
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