EP1870660B1 - Hand gun grip - Google Patents

Abstract

The piece has a gripping module (1) made of plastic, where a support unit (2) made of metal is insertable into the gripping module. A magazine shaft (4) is formed at the support unit, and projects downwardly from the gripping module. A gripping plate module (3) formed on the magazine shaft, is formed as a hollow body, and encloses front and rear sides of the shaft. The plate module has a recess (32) for accommodating a cover (7), which is formed at the gripping module, and a trigger (6) is formed at the gripping module.

Description

The invention relates to a handle for a handgun, in particular a pistol, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such a handle is from the EP 0 979 986 A2 known. There, a single metal existing multifunctional part is removably inserted into an existing plastic housing. However, the multifunction part is used only for guiding and supporting the elements of the trigger mechanism and contains the guides for the sliding on the handle carriage. The magazine shaft is formed in the one-piece plastic housing. In this known weapon adaptation of the handle to different requirements of the weapon is not readily possible, since the plastic housing is made in one piece and must be replaced in any changes or adjustments always in the entirety.

The object of the invention is to provide a handle that allows a simple and cost-effective adaptation to the various requirements of the shooter.

This object is achieved by a handle with the features of claim 1.

The handle according to the invention has a modular construction and consists of a preferably made of plastic handle module, an insertable into the handle module metallic support member with a handle module from the downwardly protruding magazine shaft and a handle shell module, which is attached to the magazine shaft. The preferably designed as a sheet metal support member forms a universally usable base part, are arranged in or on the functionally essential parts of the handgun, such as the trigger mechanism or the guides for a carriage or closure. Interchangeable handle shell modules and also exchangeable handle modules for length adjustment and accessory reception can be attached to the universally usable carrier element. The integrally formed on the support element magazine slot not only serves to receive a magazine, but forms at the same time a stable support for the handle shell module that can be easily changed or replaced as needed. The handle shell module and a top shell forming handle module are simple and inexpensive to produce and can be replaced quickly and easily without changing the functionally essential parts of the weapon. By the handle of the invention, a small grip circumference with the highest possible strength and stability and optimal adaptability at low cost construction is possible.

Advantageous embodiments and advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

For example, e.g. the handle shell module is designed such that it encloses the magazine shaft also on the back and front. The handle shell module is expediently designed as a hollow body, which is plugged from below onto the magazine shaft.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the support element is produced as a sheet metal construction of two interconnected via connecting webs side parts. The side parts of the carrier element have two downwardly projecting parallel portions which project downwardly from the handle module and, together with front and rear connecting webs, bound the magazine shaft formed integrally with the carrier element. The magazine well is preferably dimensioned so that it can accommodate a magazine in its entire or nearly entire length.

On the carrier element, which serves for receiving operating and functional elements of the handgun, in an expedient embodiment, the guides for a slidable on the support member carriage or closure may be attached.

Figur 1

ein Griffstück einer Handfeuerwaffe in einer Perspektive und

Figur 2

das Griffstück von Figur 1 mit den Einzelteilen in einer Explosionsdarstellung und

Figur 3

ein Griffschalenmodul des in Figur 1 gezeigten Griffstücks in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von vorne.

Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings. Show it:

FIG. 1

a handle of a handgun in a perspective and

FIG. 2

the handle of FIG. 1 with the items in an exploded view and

FIG. 3

a handle shell module of in FIG. 1 shown handle in a perspective view from the front.

That in the FIGS. 1 and 2 schematically illustrated handle of a pistol consists of a handle module 1, an insertable into the handle module 1 support member 2 and an attachable to the support member 2 handle shell module 3. How special from FIG. 2 it can be seen, on the insertable into the handle module 1 support member 2, a downwardly projecting magazine shaft 4 is formed.

The grip module 1, which is preferably produced as an injection molded part from plastic, merely contains a frame-shaped upper receiving part 5, on the underside of which a trigger guard 6 and a half-shell-shaped front cover 7 for the upper part of the magazine shaft 4 are formed. About the receiving part 5 of the shutter or slide of the handgun not shown here is slidably disposed. In the two side walls 8 and 9 of the upper receiving part 5 different openings or recesses or depressions are provided for different operating or functional elements. Thus, for example, in the shot direction seen in the left side wall 8, a lateral recess 10 is arranged for a locking catch. In the region of the recess 10 is in the side wall 8 also has an upwardly open slot 11 for a bearing pin of the known per se and therefore not shown locking catch. In the right-hand side wall 9 seen in the weft direction, a receiving bore 12 for the bearing pin of the closing catch lever is provided opposite the slot 11. At the rear end of the handle module 1 8 and 9 through openings 13 are arranged for a Schlaghebelachse in the side walls. In front of the two openings 13 in the side walls 8 and 9 also two aligned elongated holes 14 are introduced for actuating cam two rotatably mounted on the Schlaghebelachse controls. In the front cover 7 also aligned through openings 15 are provided for a magazine holder. In the rear wall 16, the handle module 1 has a recess 17 for a hammer.

How out FIG. 2 shows, the support member 2 has two connecting webs 18 to 22 interconnected side parts 23 and 24. The side parts 23 and 24 of the support member 2 include downwardly projecting parallel portions 25 and 26 which project in the assembled state from the upper receiving part 5 of the handle module 1 down and together with front and rear connecting webs 18, 19 and 22 integral with the Carrier element 2 trained magazine shaft 4 limit. The parallel sections 25 and 26 extend so far down that the magazine shaft 4 is formed for receiving a magazine in its entire or almost entire length. To save weight 25 and 26 corresponding openings 27 are provided in the sections. The carrier element 2 is preferably produced as a stamped and bent part made of sheet metal or the like. Also in the side parts 23 and 24 of the support member 2 are mutually aligned holes 28 are provided for the shutter catch lever, slots 29 for the cam of the controls and other recesses and openings for various operating and functional elements. At the rear end of the two side parts 23 and 24 of the support element 2, two outwardly bent guide webs 30 are integrally formed on the upper side, which form the rear guides for a longitudinally displaceable on the carrier element 2 carriages or closure. The front guides may be attached to a separate fixture or also to the support member. At the lower end of the magazine shaft 4, two parallel holding webs 31 are mounted on the back for a Schlagfederwiderlager. The attachment of the support member 2 in the handle module 1 can be done via separate transverse pins or other suitable brackets. However, the carrier element 2 can also be attached, for example, by a clip connection in the handle module 1 or glued into this.

On the downwardly projecting magazine shaft 4 of the support member 2, the handle shell module 3 is attached from below. The handle shell module also made of plastic in the preferred embodiment is also closed at the front, so that the magazine shaft is surrounded not only on the side surfaces, but also on the front and back of the handle shell module 3. The handle shell module 3 has at the front only a recess 32 for the integrally formed on the carrier element 1 cover 7. How out FIG. 1 As can be seen, the handle shell module 3 covers the magazine shaft 4 over its entire length.

In FIG. 3 It can be seen that the handle shell module 3 contains on its upper side an integrally formed hand guard 33 in the form of a so-called "Beaver Tail". The hand guard 33 protrudes from the handle shell module 3 to the rear and covers the lower end of the support member 1 from. At the lower end of the handle shell module 3, an insertion aid 35 in the form of an insertion bevel (Jet Funnel) is integrally formed around the insertion opening 34 for the magazine. Thus, the introduction of the magazine can be facilitated even under extreme conditions. The handle shell module 3 can be made variable in shape and adapted to the requirements of the shooter.

Claims (13)

1. Grip for a small arm, in particular a pistol, with a grip assembly (1) made of plastic and a carrier element (2) made of metal which can be inserted in the grip assembly (1), characterised in that formed on the carrier element (2) there is a magazine shaft (4) which projects downwards out of the grip assembly (1) and on to which is fitted a grip shell assembly (3).
2. Grip according to claim 1, characterised in that the grip shell assembly (3) surrounds the magazine shaft (4) on the front and the rear sides.
3. Grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the grip shell assembly (3) takes the form of a hollow body which is fitted on to the magazine shaft (4) from below.
4. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the grip shell assembly (3) exhibits a recess (32) for receiving a cover (7) formed on the grip assembly (1).
5. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that a trigger guard (6) is formed on the grip assembly (1).
6. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the carrier element (2) is produced as a sheet metal structure from two side parts (23, 24) connected to one another by means of connecting ledges (18 to 22).
7. Grip according to claim 6, characterised in that the side parts (23, 24) of the carrier element (2) exhibit two downwardly protruding parallel portions (25, 26) which project downwards from the grip assembly (1) and together with front and rear connecting ledges (18, 19, 22) bound the magazine shaft (4) formed in one piece with the carrier element (2).
8. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the magazine shaft (4) is designed to receive a magazine over its entire or almost entire length.
9. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that two parallel retaining ledges (31) are arranged on the rear side of the magazine shaft (4) for a striker spring abutment.
10. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that guide ledges (30) which are bent over outwards are provided on the carrier element (2) for a slide or breech mechanism displaceable in the longitudinal direction on the carrier element (2).
11. Grip according to one of claims to 10, characterised in that the grip assembly (1) and the grip shell assembly (3) are made of plastic.
12. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that a hand guard (33) is formed on the grip shell assembly (3).
13. Grip according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that a guiding aid (35) for introduction of a magazine is formed on the lower end of the grip shell assembly (3).

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