EP2018509B1 - Functional control in particular for linear feeding of a munition into a weapon barrel - Google Patents

Functional control in particular for linear feeding of a munition into a weapon barrel Download PDF

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EP2018509B1
EP2018509B1 EP07724907A EP07724907A EP2018509B1 EP 2018509 B1 EP2018509 B1 EP 2018509B1 EP 07724907 A EP07724907 A EP 07724907A EP 07724907 A EP07724907 A EP 07724907A EP 2018509 B1 EP2018509 B1 EP 2018509B1
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Rainer Buhl
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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
    • F41A7/00—Auxiliary mechanisms for bringing the breech-block or bolt or the barrel to the starting position before automatic firing; Drives for externally-powered guns; Remote-controlled gun chargers
    • F41A7/08—Drives for externally-powered guns, i.e. drives for moving the breech-block or bolt by an external force during automatic firing
    • 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
    • F41A21/00—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means
    • F41A21/48—Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels
    • F41A21/481—Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels using partial or interrupted threads, e.g. bayonet-type mountings
    • 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
    • F41A9/00—Feeding or loading of ammunition; Magazines; Guiding means for the extracting of cartridges
    • F41A9/01—Feeding of unbelted ammunition
    • F41A9/06—Feeding of unbelted ammunition using cyclically moving conveyors, i.e. conveyors having ammunition pusher or carrier elements which are emptied or disengaged from the ammunition during the return stroke
    • F41A9/09—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines
    • F41A9/20—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines sliding, e.g. reciprocating
    • F41A9/22—Movable ammunition carriers or loading trays, e.g. for feeding from magazines sliding, e.g. reciprocating in a horizontal direction
    • 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
    • F41A9/00—Feeding or loading of ammunition; Magazines; Guiding means for the extracting of cartridges
    • F41A9/38—Loading arrangements, i.e. for bringing the ammunition into the firing position
    • F41A9/39—Ramming arrangements
    • F41A9/40—Ramming arrangements the breech-block itself being the rammer

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  • the function control comprises two oppositely rotatable control rollers, each with a circumferential control groove (curve) for the axial reciprocation of the closure body.
  • the control rollers are located in the rear of the pipe. Such an arrangement of the control roller is also in the DE 36 27 360 C1 described.
  • a loading device for an automatic cross-lock barrel weapon is from the DE 31 18 383 A1 known.
  • This charging device also comprises a control roller rotatably arranged in a feeder housing about an axis.
  • a rigidly locked straight-pull fastener for a foreign-powered machine gun is with the DE 36 27 361 C1 published.
  • a control roller is also proposed here.
  • a machine gun which, inter alia, has a cam drum which is actuated by external drive, used for linear movement of a straight-pull fastener.
  • the cam drum accordingly has a circumferentially endless control cam. Furthermore, a short radially acting control cam and a longer axially acting control cam are arranged on the circumference.
  • control roller is integrated in the plane of the tube soul axis.
  • the control roller has a control body carrying at least two control cams.
  • the curve information is converted into a rectilinear feed of the shutter. This solution is used especially for gas pressure boosters.
  • a function control according to the preamble of claim 1 is in the US 4,022,105 described.
  • the invention sets itself the task of demonstrating a simple function control, which also allows a small-building weapon / machine gun.
  • the invention is based on the idea to move away from known control drums or rollers to a control curve used in the function control in the vertical plane. This can then be incorporated, for example, below the shutter feed.
  • a control link used for the function control is incorporated into the vertical plane parallel to the path of a closure of the closure weapon to be guided in a straight line, which interacts functionally with a so-called drive link also for guiding a means connected to the closure.
  • the drive link is integrated in a movable slide, which in turn is adjusted by a universal design drive.
  • a locking link is provided, which is preferably integrated together with the drive link in the movable slide.
  • this locking link can engage a bolt preferably a weapon side arranged locking ring. This bolt in turn then moves the locking ring accordingly.
  • the control link is weapons firmly integrated, the drive link and the locking linkage by means of slide back and forward run movably held.
  • a connecting rod or the like is forcibly guided through the scenes and the slide along these scenes. With this connecting rod, the shutter is moved back and forth.
  • the closure ring With the separate locking link, the closure ring can be rotated around the closure during the supply of the closure, whereby it is locked or unlocked. Warts are preferably attached to the locking ring, which in turn grip around warts on the closure and engage behind.
  • Warts are preferably attached to the locking ring, which in turn grip around warts on the closure and engage behind.
  • Such a rotatable closure for example, from the applicant's own unpublished DE 10 2005 037 131.0 known.
  • control link in a split rail and thus make them multi-part, preferably in two parts.
  • This construction allows the consideration of the return paths of the weapon with the closure.
  • the two-part rail preferably overlaps centrally and is held in this area against each other displaceable with a definable game.
  • the drive of the connecting rod is effected by the slide, which is moved for example by means of a circulating chain, wherein other types of drive, such as connecting rods, motor etc. are alternatively also possible.
  • This variability of the drive forms makes the novel guide system universally applicable and combinable.
  • a function control is proposed in sum, which shows a small-sized, universally driven machine gun especially in the mid-caliber range but also in the small and large caliber range, which also allows a Chekadenten firing of ammunition and in the given downtime, a continuously running drive , a time window for locking and reloading can be realized in a simple manner.
  • Fig. 1 to 6 schematically shows a weapon 1 with the essential details for explaining the invention.
  • a closure 2 Shown are a closure 2, a closure ring 3 and indicated a weapon barrel 4.
  • the closure 2 for rectilinear feeding an ammunition / cartridge 5 travels within the weapon 1, a control link 11 a function control 10 is arranged, each in Top views in Fig. A is shown (to be carried out).
  • the control link 11 has a shape comparable to a large S, wherein the central guide zone of the link 11 is stretched to the slightly curved curve ends ( ⁇ ).
  • control link 11 is formed by a split rail 8.
  • a circulating chain is indicated in this embodiment.
  • This drive 6 interacts functionally with a sliding slide 7 incorporated on the closure side.
  • a drive cam 12 which, in addition to the weapon side (8) integrated control link 11, part of the function control 10.
  • the drive curve 12, starting with a short straight line, has a slightly s-shaped rise 12.1 in the front region, which subsequently loses again in a straight line 12.2.
  • a connected to the shutter 2 connecting rod 14 engages within the drive cam 12 (also called connecting rod thrust curve) and the control link 11 a.
  • the drive cam 12 also called connecting rod thrust curve
  • the control link 11 a With adjustment of the slide 7 via the drive 6 located on the slide 7 connecting rod 14 is guided within the two scenes 11, 12.
  • the shutter 2 is correspondingly moved back and forth in a straight line.
  • a preferably likewise integrated in the slider 7 locking slot 13 is used to lock / unlock the shutter 2 in the use of the weapon 1 (will be explained).
  • the slide 7 has a vertical plane preferably slightly hired surface 7.1, in which the locking cam 13 is integrated so that a bolt attached to the locking ring 3 3.1 can engage in this backdrop 13.
  • Fig. 2 shows a visual representation of the closure system in view AA Fig. 1 , This better recognizable the side salaried surface 7.1.
  • the connecting rod 14 is in the so-called initial position A ( Fig. 1 In parallel, the connecting rod 14 is located at the straight beginning of the drive link 12. The cartridge 5 can be placed in this position in the closure 2. By the drive 6, the slider 7 is then moved, the connecting rod 14 is guided out of the shutter loading position 20, wherein the connecting rod 14 is transferred to the elongated guide zone of the control link 11 and the rising curve 12.1 of the drive link 12. In continuation, the connecting rod 14 is displaced along the control link 11 by the slide 7 and thus the closure 2 with cartridge 5 is brought into the so-called feed position (position) 21 (FIG. Fig. 3, 3a ).
  • the connecting rod 14 With a further adjustment of the slide 7, the connecting rod 14 at the slightly curved end of the control cam 11, the locking and firing position (parking position) 22, while the connecting rod 14 passes in this phase of the increase in 12.1 12.2 of the drive cam 12.
  • the bolt 3.1 located on the locking ring 3 begins by being guided within the slot 13 with the locking by rotation of the locking ring 3 when the bolt 3.1 passes through the corresponding curved shape in the slot 13 ( Fig. 4, 4a ).
  • the connecting rod 14 itself is still in a so-called parking position 22 together with the shutter 2 and is itself no longer moved, only the slide 7, wherein the drive link 12 further slides over the connecting rod 14 to run the locking link 13.
  • Fig. 5 the system takes the so-called shot trigger position.
  • the shutter 2 is locked by the locking ring 3
  • the shot trigger is initiated, the drive 6 continues to run and moves the slider 7 further while the connecting rod 14 remains in the parked position of the control link 11 and slides within the Antriebskulisse 12 of the slide 7.
  • the bolt 3.1 of the locking ring 3 also slides further within the locking cam 13, without in turn to adjust the ring 3.
  • the solution provides to integrate in the rail 8 with the control link 11, a so-called backlash R.
  • This game R takes into account the return path of the gun barrel 4 with closure 2.

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Abstract

It is proposed that a control link (11), which is used for functional control (10), be introduced into a vertical plane parallel to the path of a breech (2), which can be guided in a straight line, of a breech-loading weapon (1), which functionally interacts with a so-called drive link (12), which is likewise located on the vertical plane, for driving a means (14) connected to the breech (2). The drive link (12) is integrated in a slide (7) which itself is moved by a universally configurable drive (6). Furthermore, a locking link (13) is provided in order to lock the breech (2) and is preferably included together with the drive link (12) in the movable slide (7). A bolt (3.1) of a locking ring (3), which is preferably arranged on the weapon side, can engage in this locking link (13). This bolt (3.1) then itself moves the locking ring (3) in a corresponding manner.

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Bekannt sind eigen angetriebene Maschinenkanonen, so genannte Gasdrucklader, und fremd angetriebene Maschinenkanonen, beispielsweise mit elektrischem Antrieb. Beiden ist es eigen, dass sie zum hochkadenten Verschuss von Munitionen dienen.Self-propelled machine guns, so-called gas pressure boosters, and foreign-powered machine guns, for example with electric drive, are known. Both have a peculiarity that they serve for the high-caliber firing of ammunition.

Die unter der Bezeichnung Bushmaster bekannte fremd angetriebene Maschinenkanone besitzt als Funktionssteuerung bzw. Antrieb zum Bewegen des Verschlusses und der Munitionszuführung eine umlaufende Kette, was ihr auch den Namen Chain Gun gibt. Notwendige Stillstandzeiten werden durch die Führung der Kette realisiert ( US 4,418,607 ; US 4,481,858 ; US 4,563,936 ; US 4,665,793 ; DE 30 21 200 C ).The known under the name Bushmaster foreign-powered machine gun has as a function control or drive to move the shutter and the ammunition feed a revolving chain, which gives her the name Chain Gun. Necessary downtimes are realized by the management of the chain ( US 4,418,607 ; US 4,481,858 ; US 4,563,936 ; US 4,665,793 ; DE 30 21 200 C ).

Auch mit der DE 1 428 652 C wird eine Ladevorrichtung beschrieben, die eine endlose Zugkette aufweist, welche in einer Schleife über Kettenräder läuft. Um zu vermeiden, dass bei einem automatischen Geschütz mit einem hin- und hergehenden Ladeteil für die Patrone das Auswerfen einer Patrone stattfindet, bevor die Ladevorrichtung in ihre Anfangsstellung für den folgenden Ladevorgang zurückgekehrt ist, wird ein schwenkbarer Mitnehmer vorgeschlagen.Also with the DE 1 428 652 C there is described a loading device having an endless drawstring which runs in a loop over sprockets. In order to avoid the ejection of a cartridge takes place in an automatic gun with a reciprocating charging member for the cartridge before the loader has returned to its initial position for the subsequent charging, a pivotable carrier is proposed.

Eine andere fremd angetriebene Maschinenkanone mit einem walzengesteuerten Geradezugverschluss beschreibt die DE 32 11 134 C1 . Die Funktionssteuerung umfasst zwei gegensinnig drehbare Steuerwalzen mit je einer umfangsseitigen Steuernut (-kurve) zur axialen Hin- und Herbewegung des Verschlusskörpers. Die Steuerwalzen befinden sich im hinteren Bereich des Rohres. Eine derartige Anordnung der Steuerwalze ist auch in der DE 36 27 360 C1 beschrieben.Another externally driven machine gun with a roller-controlled straight-pull closure describes the DE 32 11 134 C1 , The function control comprises two oppositely rotatable control rollers, each with a circumferential control groove (curve) for the axial reciprocation of the closure body. The control rollers are located in the rear of the pipe. Such an arrangement of the control roller is also in the DE 36 27 360 C1 described.

Eine Ladeeinrichtung für eine automatische Querverschluss- Rohrwaffe ist aus der DE 31 18 383 A1 bekannt. Auch diese Ladeeinrichtung umfasst eine in einem Zubringergehäuse um eine Achse drehbar angeordnete Steuerwalze.A loading device for an automatic cross-lock barrel weapon is from the DE 31 18 383 A1 known. This charging device also comprises a control roller rotatably arranged in a feeder housing about an axis.

Ein starr verriegelter Geradzugverschluss für eine fremd angetriebene Maschinenwaffe wird mit der DE 36 27 361 C1 publiziert. Für eine Raum sparende und prellfreie Verriegelung wird auch hier eine Steuerwalze vorgeschlagen.A rigidly locked straight-pull fastener for a foreign-powered machine gun is with the DE 36 27 361 C1 published. For a space-saving and bounce-free locking a control roller is also proposed here.

Mit der DE 37 12 905 A1 wird eine Maschinenwaffe beschrieben, die u. a. eine Kurventrommel aufweist, die durch Fremdantrieb betätigt, zur Linearbewegung eines Geradezugverschlusses dient. Die Kurventrommel weist entsprechend eine über den Umfang endlos verlaufende Steuerkurve auf. Auf dem Umfang sind des Weiteren eine kurze radial wirkende Steuerkurve und eine längere axial wirkende Steuerkurve angeordnet.With the DE 37 12 905 A1 a machine gun is described which, inter alia, has a cam drum which is actuated by external drive, used for linear movement of a straight-pull fastener. The cam drum accordingly has a circumferentially endless control cam. Furthermore, a short radially acting control cam and a longer axially acting control cam are arranged on the circumference.

Bedingt durch Anordnung dieser Zuführungs- Nerschlusseinrichtungen im hinteren Bereich, d.h., hinter der Munitionszuführung und parallel und versetzt zur Rohrseelenachse sind derartige Waffen groß bauend. Dies trifft auch bei gasdruckbetriebenen Maschinenkanonen zu ( US 5,370,036 ).Due to the arrangement of these supply Nerschlusseinrichtungen in the rear, ie, behind the ammunition supply and parallel and offset from the tube soul axis such weapons are building large. This also applies to gas-powered machine guns ( US 5,370,036 ).

Mit der der Anmelderin eigenen nicht vorveröffentlichten DE 10 2005 045 824.6 wird eine klein bauende Waffe vorgeschlagen, deren Steuerwalze in der Ebene der Rohrseelenachse eingebunden ist. Die Steuerwalze besitzt einen wenigstens zwei Steuerkurven tragender Steuerkörper. Dabei werden die Kurveninformationen in eine geradlinige Zuführung des Verschlusses umgewandelt. Anwendung findet diese Lösung insbesondere bei Gasdruckladern.With the applicant's own not pre-published DE 10 2005 045 824.6 a small-sized weapon is proposed, the control roller is integrated in the plane of the tube soul axis. The control roller has a control body carrying at least two control cams. The curve information is converted into a rectilinear feed of the shutter. This solution is used especially for gas pressure boosters.

Eine Funktionssteuerung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist in der US 4,022,105 beschrieben.A function control according to the preamble of claim 1 is in the US 4,022,105 described.

Die Erfindung stellt sich die Aufgabe, eine einfache Funktionssteuerung aufzuzeigen, die zudem eine klein bauende Waffe / Maschinenkanone ermöglicht.The invention sets itself the task of demonstrating a simple function control, which also allows a small-building weapon / machine gun.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausführungen sind in den Unteransprüchen enthalten.The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are contained in the subclaims.

Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, von bekannten Steuertrommeln oder -walzen weg zu einer in der Funktionssteuerung verwendeten Steuerkurve in der vertikalen Ebene hinzukommen. Diese kann dann beispielsweise unterhalb der Verschlusszuführung eingebunden werden. Dabei wird eine zur Funktionssteuerung verwendete Steuerkulisse in die vertikale Ebene parallel zum Weg eines geradlinig zu führenden Verschlusses der Verschlusswaffe eingebunden, welche funktional mit einer so genannten gleichfalls in der vertikalen Ebene liegende Antriebskulisse zum Führen eines mit dem Verschluss verbundenen Mittels zusammenwirkt. Die Antriebskulisse ist in einem bewegbaren Schieber integriert, welcher seinerseits durch einen universell gestaltbaren Antrieb verstellt wird.The invention is based on the idea to move away from known control drums or rollers to a control curve used in the function control in the vertical plane. This can then be incorporated, for example, below the shutter feed. In this case, a control link used for the function control is incorporated into the vertical plane parallel to the path of a closure of the closure weapon to be guided in a straight line, which interacts functionally with a so-called drive link also for guiding a means connected to the closure. The drive link is integrated in a movable slide, which in turn is adjusted by a universal design drive.

Für eine Verriegelung des Verschlusses ist des Weiteren eine Verriegelungskulisse vorgesehen, die bevorzugt zusammen mit der Antriebskulisse in dem bewegbaren Schieber eingebunden ist. In diese Verriegelungskulisse kann ein Bolzen eines vorzugsweise waffenseitig angeordneten Verriegelungsringes eingreifen. Dieser Bolzen bewegt seinerseits dann den Verriegelungsring entsprechend.For a locking of the closure further comprises a locking link is provided, which is preferably integrated together with the drive link in the movable slide. In this locking link can engage a bolt preferably a weapon side arranged locking ring. This bolt in turn then moves the locking ring accordingly.

Die Steuerkulisse ist waffenseitig fest eingebunden, die Antriebskulisse sowie die Verriegelungskulisse mittels Schieber rück- und vorlauflaufbeweglich gehalten.The control link is weapons firmly integrated, the drive link and the locking linkage by means of slide back and forward run movably held.

Innerhalb der miteinander wirkenden Steuerkulisse und der Antriebskulisse wird als ein Mittel vorzugsweise ein Pleuel oder dergleichen durch die Kulissen und den Schieber entlang dieser Kulissen zwangsgeführt. Mit diesem Pleuel wird der Verschluss hin und her bewegt.Within the mutually acting control link and the drive link as a means preferably a connecting rod or the like is forcibly guided through the scenes and the slide along these scenes. With this connecting rod, the shutter is moved back and forth.

Mit der separaten Verriegelungskulisse kann beim Zuführen des Verschlusses der Verschlussring um den Verschluss gedreht werden, wodurch dieser verriegelt bzw. entriegelt wird. Bevorzugt sind am Verschlussring Warzen angebracht, die ihrerseits um Warzen am Verschluss greifen und diese hintergreifen. Ein derartiger verdrehbarer Verschluss ist beispielsweise aus der der Anmelderin eigenen nicht vorveröffentlichten DE 10 2005 037 131.0 bekannt.With the separate locking link, the closure ring can be rotated around the closure during the supply of the closure, whereby it is locked or unlocked. Warts are preferably attached to the locking ring, which in turn grip around warts on the closure and engage behind. Such a rotatable closure, for example, from the applicant's own unpublished DE 10 2005 037 131.0 known.

In Weiterführung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, die Steuerkulisse in eine geteilte Schiene zu integrieren und sie somit mehrteilig, vorzugsweise zweiteilig zu gestalten. Diese Konstruktion ermöglicht die Berücksichtigung der Rücklaufwege der Waffe mit dem Verschluss. Die zweiteilige Schiene überlappt sich vorzugsweise mittig und ist in diesem Bereich gegeneinander mit einem definierbaren Spiel verschiebbar gehalten.In continuation of the invention, it is provided to integrate the control link in a split rail and thus make them multi-part, preferably in two parts. This construction allows the consideration of the return paths of the weapon with the closure. The two-part rail preferably overlaps centrally and is held in this area against each other displaceable with a definable game.

Der Antrieb des Pleuels erfolgt durch den Schieber, welcher beispielsweise mittels einer umlaufenden Kette bewegt wird, wobei andere Arten des Antriebes, wie beispielsweise Pleuelgestänge, Motor etc. alternativ auch möglich sind. Diese Variabilität der Antriebsformen macht das neuartige Führungssystem universell einsetz- und kombinierbar.The drive of the connecting rod is effected by the slide, which is moved for example by means of a circulating chain, wherein other types of drive, such as connecting rods, motor etc. are alternatively also possible. This variability of the drive forms makes the novel guide system universally applicable and combinable.

Mit der vorliegenden Konstruktion wird in Summe eine Funktionssteuerung vorgeschlagen, die eine klein bauende, universell antreibbare Maschinenkanone insbesondere im Mittelkaliberbereich aber auch im Klein- und Großkaliberbereich aufgezeigt, die auch einen hochkadenten Verschuss der Munition ermöglicht und bei der die vorgegebenen Stillstandszeiten, ein kontinuierlich laufender Antrieb, ein Zeitfenster für die Verriegelung und ein Nachladen auf einfache Art und Weise realisiert werden.With the present construction, a function control is proposed in sum, which shows a small-sized, universally driven machine gun especially in the mid-caliber range but also in the small and large caliber range, which also allows a hochkadenten firing of ammunition and in the given downtime, a continuously running drive , a time window for locking and reloading can be realized in a simple manner.

Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Zeichnung soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden, wobei die einzelnen Schritte näher dargestellt werden.Reference to an embodiment with drawing, the invention will be explained in more detail, wherein the individual steps are shown in more detail.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematisch dargestellte Waffe in einer Ausgangstellung,
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eine Darstellung in Sicht A-A aus Fig. 1,
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die Waffe in Zuführstellung,
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die Waffe in Verschlussstellung,
Fig. 5
die Waffe in Schussauslösestellung,
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die Waffe im Rücklauf,
Fig. 1, 3-6 a
eine Draufsichtdarstellung der einzelnen Stellungen.
It shows:
Fig. 1
a schematically illustrated weapon in a starting position,
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a representation in view AA Fig. 1 .
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the weapon in feed position,
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the weapon in closed position,
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the weapon in firing position,
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the gun in the return,
Fig. 1, 3-6 a
a top view of the individual positions.

In Fig. 1 bis 6 ist schematisch dargestellt eine Waffe 1 mit den zur Erläuterung der Erfindung wesentlichen Details.In Fig. 1 to 6 schematically shows a weapon 1 with the essential details for explaining the invention.

Dargestellt sind ein Verschluss 2, ein Verschlussring 3 sowie angedeutet ein Waffenrohr 4. Vorzugsweise unterhalb des Weges, den der Verschluss 2 zur geradlinigen Zuführung einer Munition / Patrone 5 innerhalb der Waffe 1 zurücklegt, ist eine Steuerkulisse 11 einer Funktionssteuerung 10 angeordnet, die jeweils in Draufsichten in den Fig. a aufgezeigt ist (wird noch ausgeführt). Die Steuerkulisse 11 besitzt eine mit einem großen S vergleichbare Form, wobei die mittige Führungszone der Kulisse 11 bis zu den leicht gekrümmten Kurvenenden gestreckt ist (∫).Shown are a closure 2, a closure ring 3 and indicated a weapon barrel 4. Preferably below the path, the closure 2 for rectilinear feeding an ammunition / cartridge 5 travels within the weapon 1, a control link 11 a function control 10 is arranged, each in Top views in Fig. A is shown (to be carried out). The control link 11 has a shape comparable to a large S, wherein the central guide zone of the link 11 is stretched to the slightly curved curve ends (∫).

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung wird die Steuerkulisse 11 durch eine geteilte Schiene 8 gebildet. Vorzugsweise mittig im Bereich 8.1 überlappen sich die beiden Schienenhälften 8.2, 8.3.In a preferred embodiment, the control link 11 is formed by a split rail 8. Preferably in the middle in the area 8.1 overlap the two rail halves 8.2, 8.3.

Als Antrieb 6 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eine umlaufende Kette angedeutet. Dieser Antrieb 6 wirkt mit einem verschlussseitig eingebundenen verschiebbaren Schieber 7 funktional zusammen. Im Schieber 7 integriert ist eine Antriebskulisse 12, die, neben der waffenseitig (8) eingebundenen Steuerkulisse 11, Bestandteil der Funktionssteuerung 10 ist. Die Antriebskurve 12 weist beginnend mit einer kurzen Geraden einen leicht s -förmigen Anstieg 12.1 im vorderen Bereich auf, der sich danach wieder in einer Geraden 12.2 verliert.As drive 6, a circulating chain is indicated in this embodiment. This drive 6 interacts functionally with a sliding slide 7 incorporated on the closure side. Integrated in the slide 7 is a drive cam 12 which, in addition to the weapon side (8) integrated control link 11, part of the function control 10. The drive curve 12, starting with a short straight line, has a slightly s-shaped rise 12.1 in the front region, which subsequently loses again in a straight line 12.2.

Ein mit dem Verschluss 2 verbundener Pleuel 14 greift innerhalb der Antriebskulisse 12 (auch Pleuelschubkurve genannt) sowie der Steuerkulisse 11 ein. Mit Verstellen des Schiebers 7 über den Antrieb 6 wird der am Schieber 7 befindliche Pleuel 14 innerhalb der beiden Kulissen 11, 12 geführt. Durch das Bewegen des Pleuels innerhalb der Kurven 11, 12 wird der Verschluss 2 entsprechend geradlinig vor und zurück bewegt.A connected to the shutter 2 connecting rod 14 engages within the drive cam 12 (also called connecting rod thrust curve) and the control link 11 a. With adjustment of the slide 7 via the drive 6 located on the slide 7 connecting rod 14 is guided within the two scenes 11, 12. By moving the connecting rod within the curves 11, 12, the shutter 2 is correspondingly moved back and forth in a straight line.

Eine vorzugsweise gleichfalls im Schieber 7 integrierte Verriegelungskulisse 13 dient zum Verriegeln / Entriegeln des Verschlusses 2 im Gebrauch der Waffe 1 (wird noch ausgeführt). Für diese Variante weist der Schieber 7 eine zur vertikalen Ebene vorzugsweise leicht angestellte Fläche 7.1 auf, in der die Verriegelungskurve 13 eingebunden ist, damit ein am Verschlussring 3 angebrachter Bolzen 3.1 in diese Kulisse 13 eingreifen kann.A preferably likewise integrated in the slider 7 locking slot 13 is used to lock / unlock the shutter 2 in the use of the weapon 1 (will be explained). For this variant, the slide 7 has a vertical plane preferably slightly hired surface 7.1, in which the locking cam 13 is integrated so that a bolt attached to the locking ring 3 3.1 can engage in this backdrop 13.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Sichtdarstellung auf das Verschlusssystem in Sicht A-A aus Fig. 1. Hierbei besser erkennbar die seitlich angestellte Fläche 7.1. Fig. 2 shows a visual representation of the closure system in view AA Fig. 1 , This better recognizable the side salaried surface 7.1.

Die Funktionsweise ist wie folgt:The operation is as follows:

Der Pleuel 14 befindet sich in der so genannten Ausgangsstellung A (Fig. 1) in der Verschlussbeladeposition 20 der Kulisse 11. Parallel dazu liegt der Pleuel 14 am gerade verlaufenden Anfang der Antriebskulisse 12. Die Patrone 5 kann in dieser Position in den Verschluss 2 gelegt werden. Durch den Antrieb 6 wird anschließend der Schieber 7 bewegt, der Pleuel 14 aus der Verschlussbeladeposition 20 geführt, wobei der Pleuel 14 in die gestreckte Führungszone der Steuerkulisse 11 und die ansteigende Kurve 12.1 der Antriebskulisse 12 überführt wird. In Weiterführung wird durch den Schieber 7 der Pleuel 14 entlang der Steuerkulisse 11 verschoben und damit der Verschluss 2 mit Patrone 5 in die so genannten Zuführposition (-stellung) 21 gebracht (Fig. 3, 3a).The connecting rod 14 is in the so-called initial position A ( Fig. 1 In parallel, the connecting rod 14 is located at the straight beginning of the drive link 12. The cartridge 5 can be placed in this position in the closure 2. By the drive 6, the slider 7 is then moved, the connecting rod 14 is guided out of the shutter loading position 20, wherein the connecting rod 14 is transferred to the elongated guide zone of the control link 11 and the rising curve 12.1 of the drive link 12. In continuation, the connecting rod 14 is displaced along the control link 11 by the slide 7 and thus the closure 2 with cartridge 5 is brought into the so-called feed position (position) 21 (FIG. Fig. 3, 3a ).

Mit einer weiteren Verstellung des Schiebers 7 nimmt der Pleuel 14 am leicht gebogenen Ende der Steuerkurve 11 die Verriegelungs- und Schussposition (Parkposition) 22 ein, während der Pleuel 14 in dieser Phase vom Anstieg 12.1 in die Gerade 12.2 der Antriebskulisse 12 gelangt. Beispielsweise zeitgleich greift der Bolzen 3.1 des Verschlussringes 3 in die Verriegelungskulisse 13 am Schieber 7 ein, zumindest jedoch dann, wenn der Verschluss 2 den Verschlussring 3 um das Waffenrohr 4 erreicht hat und die Patrone 5 in das Waffenrohr 4 (Patronenlager) greift. Der am Verschlussring 3 befindliche Bolzen 3.1 beginnt seinerseits durch das Führen innerhalb der Kulisse 13 mit dem Verriegeln durch Drehen des Verriegelungsringes 3, wenn der Bolzen 3.1 die entsprechende Kurvenform in der Kulisse 13 durchläuft (Fig. 4, 4a). Der Pleuel 14 selbst befindet sich weiterhin in einer so genannten Parkposition 22 zusammen mit dem Verschluss 2 und wird selber nicht mehr weiter bewegt, nur der Schieber 7, wobei die Antriebskulisse 12 weiter über den Pleuel 14 gleitet, um die Verriegelungskulisse 13 abzulaufen.With a further adjustment of the slide 7, the connecting rod 14 at the slightly curved end of the control cam 11, the locking and firing position (parking position) 22, while the connecting rod 14 passes in this phase of the increase in 12.1 12.2 of the drive cam 12. For example, at the same time engages the bolt 3.1 of the locking ring 3 in the locking link 13 on the slide 7, but at least when the shutter 2 has reached the lock ring 3 to the gun barrel 4 and the cartridge 5 in the barrel 4 (cartridge chamber) attacks. The bolt 3.1 located on the locking ring 3, in turn, begins by being guided within the slot 13 with the locking by rotation of the locking ring 3 when the bolt 3.1 passes through the corresponding curved shape in the slot 13 ( Fig. 4, 4a ). The connecting rod 14 itself is still in a so-called parking position 22 together with the shutter 2 and is itself no longer moved, only the slide 7, wherein the drive link 12 further slides over the connecting rod 14 to run the locking link 13.

In Fig. 5 nimmt das System die so genannte Schussauslösestellung ein. Der Verschluss 2 ist durch den Verschlussring 3 verriegelt, die Schussauslösung wird initiiert, der Antrieb 6 läuft kontinuierlich weiter und bewegt den Schieber 7 weiter während der Pleuel 14 in der Parkposition der Steuerkulisse 11 verbleibt und innerhalb der Antriebskulisse 12 des Schiebers 7 gleitet. Der Bolzen 3.1 des Verrieglungsringes 3 gleitet gleichfalls weiter innerhalb der Verriegelungskurve 13, ohne seinerseits den Ring 3 zu verstellen.In Fig. 5 the system takes the so-called shot trigger position. The shutter 2 is locked by the locking ring 3, the shot trigger is initiated, the drive 6 continues to run and moves the slider 7 further while the connecting rod 14 remains in the parked position of the control link 11 and slides within the Antriebskulisse 12 of the slide 7. The bolt 3.1 of the locking ring 3 also slides further within the locking cam 13, without in turn to adjust the ring 3.

Nachdem der Schuss gebrochen ist (Fig. 6, 6a), wird der Schieber 7 durch den kontinuierlich laufenden Antrieb 6 nunmehr in die entgegen gesetzte Richtung geführt, es werden die vorher beschriebenen Schritte in umgekehrter Reihenfolge durchgeführt. Der Verschluss 2 wird gelöst (entriegelt) durch Drehen des Verschlussringes 3 in entgegen gesetzter Richtung, der Pleuel 14 wird aus der Parkposition geholt und der Verschluss 2 in die Ausgangsstellung zurückgeführt.After the shot is broken ( Fig. 6, 6a ), the slider 7 is now guided in the opposite direction by the continuously running drive 6, the steps described above are performed in reverse order. The shutter 2 is released (unlocked) by turning the locking ring 3 in the opposite direction, the connecting rod 14 is brought from the parking position and the shutter 2 is returned to the starting position.

Zur Verbesserung der Schussauslösung in der Schussauslöseposition sieht die Lösung vor, in der Schiene 8 mit der Steuerkulisse 11 ein so genanntes Rücklaufspiel R einzubinden. Dieses Spiel R berücksichtigt den Rücklaufweg des Waffenrohres 4 mit Verschluss 2.To improve the shot firing in the firing position, the solution provides to integrate in the rail 8 with the control link 11, a so-called backlash R. This game R takes into account the return path of the gun barrel 4 with closure 2.

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  1. Function controller (10) for linear feeding of a round (5) into a weapon barrel (4) of a weapon (1) with a breech (2), which can be moved in a straight line, and with a drive (6), and a control guide (11) which is arranged on a vertical plane parallel to the breech (2) which can be moved, characterized by
    - a drive guide (12) which is aligned parallel to the control guide (11) and functionally interacts with it,
    - the drive guide (12) can be moved with respect to the control guide (11), wherein
    - in order to move the breech (2), a means (14) which is connected to this breech (2) is guided in the guides (11, 12) such that it engages along these guides (11, 12).
  2. Function controller according to Claim 1, characterized in that the drive guide (12) is integrated in a slide (7) which is moved by the drive (6).
  3. Function controller according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control guide has a shape which is comparable to an upper case S, wherein the central guide zone of the guide (11) is stretched as far as the slightly curved curve ends, and the drive guide (12) has a slightly s-shaped rise 12.1 in the front area, starting with a short straight line, which rise 12.1 then merges again into a straight line 12.2
  4. Function controller according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the drive (6) for the means (14), as a universal drive, may be a revolving chain, a linkage, a motor or the like.
  5. Function controller according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the means (14) is a connecting rod.
  6. Function controller according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control guide (11) is formed by a split rail (8.2, 8.3), which preferably overlap in the central area (8.1).
  7. Function controller according to Claim 6, characterized in that a so-called recoil play (R) is integrated in this rail (8) with the control guide (11), and corresponds to the recoil movement of the weapon barrel (4) with the breech (2).
  8. Function controller according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a further locking guide (13) is used for locking/unlocking of the breech (2).
  9. Function controller according to Claim 8, characterized in that the locking guide (13) is integrated in the slide (7), for which purpose the slide (7) has a slightly angled surface (7.1) such that a bolt (3.1), which is fitted to the breech ring (3), which can rotate and is fitted on the weapon side, can engage in this guide (13) and can be guided in it.
  10. Function controller according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the function controller is arranged under the path which the breech (2) travels on for linear feeding of the round (5) within the weapon (1).
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