EP2880393B1 - Device for cocking a weapon, weapon station and method for operating a weapon - Google Patents

Device for cocking a weapon, weapon station and method for operating a weapon Download PDF

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EP2880393B1
EP2880393B1 EP13765620.3A EP13765620A EP2880393B1 EP 2880393 B1 EP2880393 B1 EP 2880393B1 EP 13765620 A EP13765620 A EP 13765620A EP 2880393 B1 EP2880393 B1 EP 2880393B1
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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
    • F41A3/00—Breech mechanisms, e.g. locks
    • F41A3/64—Mounting of breech-blocks; Accessories for breech-blocks or breech-block mountings
    • F41A3/72—Operating handles or levers; Mounting thereof in breech-blocks or bolts
    • 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
    • F41A19/00—Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
    • F41A19/06—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms
    • F41A19/08—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms remote actuated; lanyard actuated
    • 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
    • F41A19/00—Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
    • F41A19/06—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms
    • F41A19/25—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins
    • F41A19/27—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block
    • F41A19/29—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block propelled by a spring under tension
    • F41A19/30—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block propelled by a spring under tension in bolt-action guns
    • F41A19/34—Cocking mechanisms
    • 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
    • F41A19/00—Firing or trigger mechanisms; Cocking mechanisms
    • F41A19/06—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms
    • F41A19/42—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms having at least one hammer
    • F41A19/43—Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms having at least one hammer in bolt-action guns
    • F41A19/47—Cocking mechanisms
    • 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
    • F41A7/02—Machine gun rechargers, e.g. manually operated

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  • the invention relates to a device for tensioning a weapon, in particular a machine gun, with an axially movable actuating element which can be coupled for tensioning the weapon with a weapon-side clamping element and wherein the control device has a jointly movable with the actuating element control and a weapon side arranged control.
  • Another object of the invention is a weapon station with a weapon, in particular a machine gun, and a tensioning device with an axially movable actuator, which is coupled for tensioning the weapon with a weapon-side clamping element and wherein the control device is a jointly movable with the actuating element control and an arms side having arranged control.
  • the invention relates to a method for operating a spanned by a tensioning device weapon, in particular a machine gun, wherein for tensioning the weapon moves an axially movable, coupled with a weapon-side clamping element actuating element of the clamping device in the clamping direction of the weapon and wherein the control device comprises a control element which can be moved jointly with the actuating element and a control element arranged on the weapon side.
  • a tensioning device weapon in particular a machine gun
  • various types of weapons are known, which must be stretched in each case before the first firing of a tensioning element.
  • About the clamping element of the returning part of the weapon is spent mostly against the force of an exciting spring in a clamping position.
  • the returning part of the weapon Upon actuation of the weapon, the returning part of the weapon is driven by the force of the spring then accelerated in the direction of ammunition to be fired and then, after the firing, due to the resulting recoil moved back towards the clamping position. This process is then repeated for each additional shot delivered, resulting in a kind of pendulum movement of the returning part of the weapon and a large number of shots can be delivered within short periods of time.
  • the weapon can be transferred from an unlocked to a secured state, in which, for example, the returning part of the weapon is blocked, so that a firing is not possible.
  • a manually operable securing element is often provided, for example in the form of a back and forth between two positions bolt over which the weapon can be transferred from an unlocked in a secure state and vice versa.
  • a weapon station in which the arranged in the weapon station weapon with a single motor drive both stretched as well as can be secured or unlocked, whereby the apparatus as well as control technology effort can be kept relatively low.
  • the weapon station has an actuating element which can be moved axially in the manner of a spindle nut via a motor drive, wherein the actuating element can be coupled with a weapon-side clamping bolt, which is in the travel of the actuating element and can be taken axially by this for tensioning the weapon , At the same time a spring-loaded locking lever is operated via the actuating element, via which the weapon is secured or released.
  • the locking lever is moved by the movements of the actuating element between a release and a locking position back and forth, wherein the locking lever in the blocking position blocks the movements of the weapon-side clamping element, which also blocks a movement of the returning part of the weapon and thus an unintentional firing is prevented.
  • a disadvantage has been found in such a device that arranged at the weapon station locking lever does not cooperate with the actual fuse element of the weapon, but the backup of the weapon is done only by blocking the tension element, resulting in unfavorable situations, such as the removal of the weapon from the weapon station, which carries the risk of unwanted firing.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a device, a weapon station as well as a method for tightening a weapon, in which the weapon in a simple and reliable way not only clamping but also backup or unlock.
  • This object is achieved in a device or a weapon station of the aforementioned Artgeöst by a control device, via which the actuating element for securing and releasing of the weapon is coupleable or coupled to a weapon-side fuse element and said control device a movable together with the actuator control and a Has weapon side arranged control. Due to the coupling or coupling of the actuating element via a control device with the weapon-side securing element, the weapon can be clamped in a simple manner and at the same time also securing or releasing.
  • the actuating element for tensioning the weapon as well as for securing and unlocking the weapon can be moved via a particular electromotive drive.
  • the use of an electric motor drive results in a control technology as well as cost-advantageous construction.
  • the drive is designed as a linear drive, for example as a spindle drive or as a rack drive.
  • the control device has a control element which can be moved jointly with the actuating element and a control element which is arranged on the weapon side. While the one control element is coupled to the operating element of the tensioning device, the weapon-side control element is coupled to the weapon-side securing element.
  • the two controls are used to transfer the movements of the actuator in a defined movement of the weapon-side fuse element.
  • the control elements convert a linear movement of the actuating element into a linear movement directed orthogonally to this movement or a pivoting movement of the weapon-side securing element. By moving the actuator can be secured or unlocked in this way the weapon and that on the provided on the weapon fuse element.
  • the weapon-side securing element is designed as a sliding or rotational security.
  • the weapon-side securing element can at the top, the bottom or a side surface, preferably be arranged on the pointing in the direction of the clamping device side surface of the weapon.
  • control element which is movable together with the actuating element, is designed in the manner of a control cam.
  • control cam By the control cam, the axially pointing in the clamping direction of the weapon movement of the control element arranged on the control element can be converted in a simple manner in a transverse or pivotal movement of the weapon side arranged control.
  • control cam has control sections which extend in an angled relative to the clamping direction of the weapon direction. On the control sections, the movement of the control element arranged on the control element is transmitted to the control element arranged on the weapon side. Between the control sections lying portions which are aligned parallel to the clamping direction of the weapon, do not serve to transmit movements to the weapon-side control.
  • the control cam on a bypass for bypassing the control sections is particularly advantageous for weapons that are stretched only in the unsecured state can.
  • weapons can be used to tighten the weapon first of parallel to the clamping direction of the weapon extending bypass of the control cam and then the weapon can be secured by starting the control sections.
  • the weapon-side securing element is folded or switched, whereby the returning part of the weapon is blocked weapon side.
  • the ends of the control cam together with the bypass form a straight section over the entire length of the control cam.
  • two control sections branch off from this straight section, which are preferably connected to one another via a section running parallel to the straight section.
  • the bypass extends on the first straight section between the two control sections.
  • the bypass on and / or output side is provided with switches.
  • the switches either the control section or the bypass can be enabled or disabled.
  • the switches are preferably set up in such a way that they release the bypass when the weapon is cocked and release the control sections when the weapon is moved back or for securing.
  • a further embodiment of the invention provides that the weapon side arranged control is designed in the manner of a release lever. This is used to operate the gun-side fuse.
  • the weapon side arranged control means for coupling with the weapon-side securing element, in particular a clamping element.
  • the intermediate element can be performed on the actuating element side arranged control element, in particular the control curve, and in this way transmit a movement of this control on the weapon side arranged control. With the weapon side arranged control element, the intermediate element can be firmly connected.
  • control elements are coupled to each other via the intermediate element such that axial movements of the control element are transferred via the control sections in transverse movements of the weapon-side control element. Due to the transverse movements of the weapon-side control element, the weapon is released or released due to the coupling with the weapon-side securing element.
  • control sections form a control path which points transversely to the clamping direction and is larger than the securing path of the securing element. In this way it can be ensured that the backup of the weapon is reliably operated. Manufacturing and / or assembly tolerances are reliably compensated.
  • the intermediate element to compensate for differences between the control path and the safety path is resilient.
  • a resilient design of the intermediate element allows on the one hand the compensation of tolerances and on the other hand it is possible to secure weapons with different security with the device and to release.
  • the intermediate element has a leaf spring.
  • the above object is achieved in that the actuating element is coupled via a control device with a weapon-side fuse element and is moved axially of the securing and releasing of the weapon and wherein the control device a movable together with the actuator control, and a weapons-sided having arranged control.
  • the control device By coupling the movable to tighten the weapon actuator with the gun-side fuse element via a control device, the weapon can be in a simple way clamping and at the same time Save or Unlock. For the safety or Entommesfunktion no additional drive is required due to the coupling with the actuator.
  • By coupling with the weapon-side fuse element also a particularly reliable backup of the weapon will be achieved because even with the removal of the weapon from the weapon station increased risk of unwanted shot firing is not given.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a weapon 11, which is a commercially available, even manually operated machine gun, which is included in a weapon station 10 only partially shown.
  • the weapon 11 can be directed by a shooter in azimuth and elevation to a target to be attacked.
  • the shooter may be at some distance from the weapon 11 in a protected area against military threats, such as a ballistic protected Vehicle cabin, stop so that the shooter is protected during the firing from enemy threats.
  • the weapon 11 Before the weapon 11 can be operated, it must be stretched over a arranged on the weapon 11 clamping element 11.1, for which purpose the clamping element 11.1 is moved against the firing direction of the weapon 11 in a clamping position. It is spent on the tensioning element 11.1, not shown in the figures, a returning part of the weapon 11 against the force of an exciting spring in a clamping position. When the weapon 11 is triggered, the returning part of the weapon 11 is then accelerated over the tensioned spring in the direction of the ammunition and triggers the shot with its impact on the ammunition. After the shot has been fired, the returning part of the weapon 11 is moved back to the cocking position by the resulting recoil. This results in multiple triggering of the weapon 11 is a pendulum movement of the returning part of the weapon 11 and it can be issued within a short time a plurality of shots.
  • the weapon 11 Before the first firing it is also necessary to release the weapon 11.
  • the weapon 11 has this one arranged on the weapon 11, designed in the manner of an axially movable bolt securing element 11.2, which blocks the returning part of the weapon 11 in its secure position, so that in the secured position of the weapon 11 no shots can be delivered , The shooting is possible only when the fuse element 11.2 has been transferred to an unlocked position.
  • the tensioning, securing and releasing the weapon 11 prepares in a manual operation usually no difficulties, since the corresponding clamping and securing elements are arranged directly on the weapon 11 and can be operated by skilled shooters within a very short time. Special requirements arise in the operation of the weapon 11 within the remote-controlled weapon station 10, to which a tensioning device 1 is provided, the details of which will be discussed below.
  • FIG. 1 shows a device 1 for clamping and securing a weapon 11 with a drive 7 in the clamping direction of the weapon 11 axially movable actuator 2.
  • the actuator 2 as well as the associated drive 7, which may be, for example, an electric motor linear drive are arranged at the weapon station 10 and interact with the inserted into the weapon station 10 weapon 11 together.
  • the actuating element 2 is coupled to the weapon-side clamping element 11.1 such that the clamping element 11.1 follows the axial movements of the actuating element 2, so that the weapon 11 can be tensioned by moving the actuating element 2.
  • the actuator 2 is a double function. Because the actuator 2 is not only used for clamping the clamping element 2, but at the same time for actuating the weapon-side securing element 11.2.
  • the actuating element 2 is coupled via a control device 3 with the securing element 11.2, so that by appropriate movements of the actuating element 2, the weapon 11 can be secured and unlocked.
  • Fig. 3 shows a tensioning device 1, which extends substantially parallel to the weapon 11 used in the weapon station 10.
  • a linear drive 7 is provided, via which an actuating element 2 can be moved in a direction parallel to the firing direction of the weapon 11 back and forth.
  • Both the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 and the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 are coupled to the actuating element 2 so that both the clamping element 11.1 and the securing element 11.2 can be actuated via the common actuating element 2 and thus with only one drive 7.
  • the coupling of the actuating element 2 with the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 is such that the clamping element 11.1 follows the movements of the actuating element 2.
  • the actuating element 2 forms so far a driver for the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 1, via which the clamping element 11.1 can be converted into its clamping position and the weapon 11 can tension.
  • the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 has a bolt-shaped portion 11.3, which engages in a U-shaped opening of the actuating element 2. About the two legs 2.1, 2.2 of the U-shaped opening, the clamping element 11.1 can be taken in two directions.
  • the securing or unlocking takes place by linear displacement of the securing element 11.2 transversely to the direction of the weapon 11.
  • the invention is not restricted to weapons 11 with such securing elements 11.2.
  • the securing element 11.2 for securing the weapon 11 can also be pivoted or rotated. These movements can also be generated in a device 1 according to the invention by means of a suitable control device 3 from the linear movement of the actuating element 2.
  • the control device 3 has an actuating element-side control element 4 and a weapon-side control element 5, which are connected to one another via an intermediate element 6.
  • the actuating element-side control element 4 is coupled to the actuating element 2 in such a way that it moves together with the actuating element 2. When tightening the weapon 11, the control 4 therefore follows the movements of the actuating element. 2
  • the control element 4 is designed in the manner of a control cam, which has various sections.
  • the two ends of the control cam 4 are formed by linear sections 4.1, 4.2, which extend parallel to the clamping direction of the weapon 1 and thus to the direction of movement of the actuating element 2.
  • the end-side linear sections 4.1, 4.2 of the control cam 4 are arranged in alignment with each other.
  • At the two end sections 4.1, 4.2 joins towards the center of the control cam 4 depending on a control section 4.3, 4.4 at.
  • the control sections 4.3, 4.4 extend in a direction opposite to the end-side sections 4.1, 4.2 angled direction.
  • control sections 4.3, 4.4 are angled linear sections, but it can also be used differently shaped control sections 4.3, 4.4, in particular arcuate control sections.
  • the two control sections 4.3, 4.4 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a center plane of the control cam 4 and between them include a middle linear section 4.5, via which the control sections 4.3, 4.4 are connected to each other, so that a continuous control curve 4 results.
  • the middle linear section 4.5 is offset parallel to the end-side linear sections 4.1, 4.2, so that a kind of trapezoid results.
  • the weapon-side control element 5 is coupled to the weapon-side securing element 11.2 and serves to transmit a movement of the actuating element 2 to the weapon-side securing element 11.2.
  • the securing element 11.2 can be switched, that is, moved between an unlocked and a secured position of the weapon 11 back and forth.
  • the control element 5 For coupling with the weapon-side fuse 11.2, the control element 5 has an opening 5.5 in which the weapon-side fuse 11.2 is held.
  • the opening 5.5 is bounded by two substantially parallel legs 5.1, 5.2.
  • the legs 5.1, 5.2 clamp the securing element 11.2 between them, for which purpose the opening 5.5 may have a certain undersize with respect to the securing element 11.2.
  • the ends of the legs 5.1, 5.2 in the contact area with the weapon-side securing element 11.2 each have a survey 5.3, 5.4.
  • the elevations 5.3, 5.4 are each provided with chamfers.
  • the weapon-side control element 5 of pincer-shaped geometry and is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis A, preferably in a pivot bearing of the device 1, not shown in the figures.
  • the two control elements 4, 5 are connected via the intermediate element 6 with each other in operative connection.
  • the intermediate element 6 is fixedly connected at one end to the weapon-side control element 5, so that a movement of the intermediate element 6 leads to a pivoting movement of the control element 5 about the axis A.
  • the intermediate element 6 is coupled to the actuating element-side control element 4.
  • the intermediate element 6 has a sliding element 6.1, which is guided in the manner of a sliding block in the control element 4 designed as a control cam.
  • the sliding element 6.1 moves in the control cam 4. The resulting movement leads to a movement of the intermediate element 6 and thus to a pivoting movement of the control element 5, whereby the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 can be switched.
  • FIG. 4a shows the device 1 with a non-cocked, unlocked weapon 11.
  • the actuator 2 takes the clamping lever 11.1 of the weapon 11, whereby the non-illustrated in the figures returning part of the weapon 11 is transferred to its clamping position. In this position, the weapon 11 is stretched and so far prepared for the delivery of a first shot.
  • the actuating element 2 can be moved back together with the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 in the weft direction.
  • the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 is simultaneously actuated, since the actuating element 2 is coupled via the control device 3 to the securing element 11.2. Since the actuator 2 is fixedly connected to the control cam 4 formed as a control 4 of the control device 3, the actuator 2 takes the control 4 with. During this movement, the sliding element 6.1 of the intermediate element 6 passes through the control cam 4, so that the control element 5 pivots about the pivot axis A.
  • the weapon 11 is unlocked, which can be seen from the fact that the fuse element 11.2 is in the lower end position in the drawings.
  • the weapon 1 remains unlocked until the intermediate element 6 or its sliding element 6.1 enters the section 4.1 and into the control section 4.3.
  • the control section 4.3 is opposite to the section 4.1 employed, so that the intermediate element 6 and with this the rotatably mounted control element 4 are moved according to the pitch of the control section 4.3 until the securing element 11.2 as shown in FIG Fig. 4b whose secured position has reached, in which a firing is not possible even with cocked weapon 11.
  • the intermediate element 6 passes through the middle section 4.5, which, however, is aligned parallel to the end sections 4.1, 4.2, but offset relative thereto.
  • the weapon initially remains in its secured state until the next control section 4.4 is reached.
  • the control section 4.4 is oriented in opposite directions to the control section 4.3, so that the securing element 11.2 is unlocked again after passing through the second control section 4.4.
  • the weapon 11 is unlocked and cocked.
  • the actuator 2 is moved after tightening the weapon 11 back to its original position, see. Fig. 4d and 4e , In this case, the actuator 2 takes the control cam-shaped control 4 again with back, the weapon-side fuse element 11.2 in the control sections 4.4, 4.3 is switched again and the weapon 11 in the in Fig. 4e shown position in cocked and unlocked state.
  • the actuator 2 can proceed again. In this case, although the clamping element 11.1 again taken, but this remains without influence on the returning part of the weapon 11, since this is already in its cocked position. The actuator 2 can therefore be moved with the goal, only the weapon side To switch fuse element 11.2 and thus secure the weapon or to release.
  • the fuse elements 11.2 have different sized backup paths, the intermediate element 6 is resilient.
  • the backup W 2 which covers the fuse element 11.2 when transferring from the secured to the secured position
  • the control path W 1 which results from the offset of the sections 4.1 and 4.2 relative to the middle section 4.5, located.
  • the control path W 1 is greater than the safety distance W 2 .
  • FIGS. 5 to 6e A second embodiment of the invention will be described, which differs from the first embodiment in terms of the design of the control cam 4 formed as a control, but otherwise largely coincides with this, so far as to avoid repetition, especially on the differences of this embodiment will be discussed.
  • control cam 4 While in the first embodiment according to FIG. 3 the control cam 4 has only one possible path which is traversed by the sliding element 6.1 in both the one and the other direction, the control cam 4 in the second embodiment according to FIG. 5 in addition to a bypass 4.6.
  • the bypass 4.6 connects the end sections 4.1, 4.2 of the control cam 4 directly and bypassing the two control sections 4.3, 4.4 and the offset section 4.5.
  • the end-side sections 4.1, 4.2 and the bypass 4.6 are in alignment with each other.
  • Turnouts 4.7, 4.8 are arranged on the input and output sides of the bypass 4.6, which are designed in such a way that the bypass 4.6 is passed through in one direction of movement and the path is taken via the control sections 4.3 and 4.4 in the other direction.
  • the switches 4.7, 4.8 are similar to spring-loaded check valves, wherein one of the switches 4.7 can also be designed to be controllable, which will be described below with the aid of the illustrations in the FIGS. 6a to 6e is explained in more detail.
  • the actuator 2 is again in an initial position as shown in Figure 6a.
  • the actuator 2 then moves against the weft direction of the weapon 11, wherein the clamping element 11.1 is taken in its clamping position, which in FIG. 6c is shown.
  • end of the intermediate element 6 does not pass the control sections 4.3, 4.4 of the control 4, but takes the direct path from the one end 4.1 of the control to the opposite end 4.2 on the intervening arranged bypass 4.6.
  • the rear diverter 4.8 temporarily swings upward against the force of a spring.
  • the sliding element 6.1 When moving back the actuating element 2, however, the sliding element 6.1 then takes a different route via the control section 4.4, the middle section 4.5 and the control section 4.3 in the end section 4.1, until the in FIG. 6e shown end position is reached, in which the weapon is unlocked and cocked.
  • the apparatus 1 described above, as well as the above-described weapon station 10 and the method described above, are characterized in that a weapon 11 with the actuating element 2 is tensioned and secured by the coupling of a weapon-side securing element 11.2 with the actuating element 2 for clamping the weapon 11 can and by the coupling with the weapon-side securing element 11.2 even when removing the weapon 11, there is no danger for an unwanted shot firing.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Spannen einer Waffe, insbesondere einer Maschinenwaffe, mit einem axial bewegbaren Betätigungselement, das zum Spannen der Waffe mit einem waffenseitigen Spannelement koppelbar ist und wobei die Steuerungsvorrichtung ein gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbares Steuerelement und ein waffenseitig angeordnetes Steuerelement aufweist. Einen weiteren Gegenstand der Erfindung bildet eine Waffenstation mit einer Waffe, insbesondere einer Maschinenwaffe, und einer Spannvorrichtung mit einem axial bewegbaren Betätigungselement, das zum Spannen der Waffe mit einem waffenseitigen Spannelement gekoppelt ist und wobei die Steuerungsvorrichtung ein gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbares Steuerelement und ein waffenseitig angeordnetes Steuerelement aufweist. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer über eine Spannvorrichtung spannbaren Waffe, insbesondere einer Maschinenwaffe, bei welchem zum Spannen der Waffe ein axial bewegbares, mit einem waffenseitigen Spannelement gekoppeltes Betätigungselement der Spannvorrichtung in Spannrichtung der Waffe bewegt
wird und wobei die Steuerungsvorrichtung ein gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbares Steuerelement und ein waffenseitig angeordnetes Steuerelement aufweist. Insbesondere aus dem Bereich der Maschinenwaffen sind verschiedene Arten von Waffen bekannt, die jeweils vor der ersten Schussabgabe über ein Spannelement gespannt werden müssen. Über das Spannelement wird der rücklaufende Teil der Waffe zumeist entgegen der Kraft einer sich spannenden Feder in eine Spannstellung verbracht. Bei Betätigung der Waffe wird der rücklaufende Teil der Waffe getrieben über die Kraft der Feder dann in Richtung der zu verschießenden Munition beschleunigt und anschließend, nach erfolgter Schussabgabe, aufgrund des sich ergebenden Rückstoßes wieder in Richtung der Spannstellung bewegt. Dieser Vorgang wiederholt sich dann für jeden weiteren abgegebenen Schuss, wodurch sich eine Art Pendelbewegung des rücklaufenden Teils der Waffe ergibt und eine große Anzahl an Schüssen innerhalb kurzer Zeiträume abgegeben werden kann.
Um eine unbeabsichtigte Schussabgabe zu verhindern, ist zudem oftmals vorgesehen, dass die Waffe von einem entsicherten in einen gesicherten Zustand überführbar ist, in welchem beispielsweise der rücklaufende Teil der Waffe blockiert ist, so dass eine Schussabgabe nicht möglich ist. Hierzu ist oftmals ein von Hand betätigbares Sicherungselement vorgesehen, beispielsweise in Form eines zwischen zwei Positionen hin und her bewegbaren Bolzens, über welchen sich die Waffe von einem entsicherten in einen gesicherten Zustand und umgekehrt überführen lässt.The invention relates to a device for tensioning a weapon, in particular a machine gun, with an axially movable actuating element which can be coupled for tensioning the weapon with a weapon-side clamping element and wherein the control device has a jointly movable with the actuating element control and a weapon side arranged control. Another object of the invention is a weapon station with a weapon, in particular a machine gun, and a tensioning device with an axially movable actuator, which is coupled for tensioning the weapon with a weapon-side clamping element and wherein the control device is a jointly movable with the actuating element control and an arms side having arranged control. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a spanned by a tensioning device weapon, in particular a machine gun, wherein for tensioning the weapon moves an axially movable, coupled with a weapon-side clamping element actuating element of the clamping device in the clamping direction of the weapon
and wherein the control device comprises a control element which can be moved jointly with the actuating element and a control element arranged on the weapon side. In particular, in the field of machine guns various types of weapons are known, which must be stretched in each case before the first firing of a tensioning element. About the clamping element of the returning part of the weapon is spent mostly against the force of an exciting spring in a clamping position. Upon actuation of the weapon, the returning part of the weapon is driven by the force of the spring then accelerated in the direction of ammunition to be fired and then, after the firing, due to the resulting recoil moved back towards the clamping position. This process is then repeated for each additional shot delivered, resulting in a kind of pendulum movement of the returning part of the weapon and a large number of shots can be delivered within short periods of time.
To prevent inadvertent firing, it is also often provided that the weapon can be transferred from an unlocked to a secured state, in which, for example, the returning part of the weapon is blocked, so that a firing is not possible. For this purpose, a manually operable securing element is often provided, for example in the form of a back and forth between two positions bolt over which the weapon can be transferred from an unlocked in a secure state and vice versa.

Bei der manuellen Betätigung der Waffe bereiten das Spannen und das Sichern bzw. Entsichern keine größeren Schwierigkeiten, da die entsprechenden Schritte durch den Schützen ohne Weiteres von Hand durchgeführt werden können.When manual operation of the weapon, the clamping and securing or unlocking no major difficulties, since the corresponding steps by the shooter can be easily performed by hand.

Besondere Anforderungen ergeben sich bei solchen Waffen, die über eine etwa auf dem Dach eines militärischen Fahrzeugs angeordnete Waffenstation von dem Schützen beispielsweise aus einem gegen ballistische Bedrohungen geschützten Fahrzeuginnern betätigt werden können. Denn bei solchen Waffen erfolgt das Spannen und das Sichern bzw. Entsichern der Waffe nicht von Hand sondern automatisiert. Herkömmlicherweise werden sowohl das Spannelement als auch das Sicherungselement hierzu jeweils über einen gesonderten Antrieb betätigt, was sich jedoch sowohl in apparativer als auch steuerungstechnischer Hinsicht als aufwändig erwiesen hat.Special requirements arise with such weapons, which can be operated via an approximately arranged on the roof of a military vehicle weapon station by the shooter, for example, a protected against ballistic threats vehicle interior. Because with such weapons, the clamping and securing or unlocking the weapon is not done by hand but automated. Conventionally, both the clamping element and the securing element are actuated for this purpose in each case via a separate drive, which, however, has proven to be costly both in terms of apparatus and control technology.

Aus der EP 1 499 844 B1 ist eine Waffenstation bekannt, bei welcher die in der Waffenstation angeordnete Waffe mit einem einzigen motorischen Antrieb sowohl gespannt als auch ge- bzw. entsichert werden kann, wodurch der apparative wie auch steuerungstechnische Aufwand vergleichsweise gering gehalten werden kann. Die Waffenstation verfügt hierzu über ein Betätigungselement, das nach Art einer Spindelmutter über einen motorischen Antrieb axial bewegt werden kann, wobei das Betätigungselement mit einem waffenseitigen Spannbolzen koppelbar ist, der sich im Verfahrweg des Betätigungselements befindet und von diesem zum Spannen der Waffe axial mitgenommen werden kann. Über das Betätigungselement wird gleichzeitig ein federbelasteter Sperrhebel bedient, über welchen die Waffe gesichert bzw. entsichert wird. Der Sperrhebel wird durch die Bewegungen des Betätigungselements zwischen einer Freigabe- und einer Sperrstellung hin und her bewegt, wobei der Sperrhebel in dessen Sperrstellung die Bewegungen des waffenseitigen Spannelements blockiert, wodurch auch eine Bewegung des rücklaufenden Teils der Waffe blockiert und damit eine unbeabsichtigte Schussabgabe verhindert wird.
Als nachteilig hat sich bei einer solchen Vorrichtung erwiesen, dass der an der Waffenstation angeordnete Sperrhebel nicht mit dem eigentlichen Sicherungselement der Waffe zusammenwirkt, sondern die Sicherung der Waffe lediglich durch ein Blockieren des Spannelements erfolgt, was in ungünstigen Situationen, etwa bei der Entnahme der Waffe aus der Waffenstation, die Gefahr einer ungewollten Schussauslösung birgt.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung, eine Waffenstation wie auch ein Verfahren zum Spannen einer Waffe zu schaffen, bei welchen sich die Waffe auf einfache und zuverlässige Art und Weise nicht nur Spannen sondern auch Sichern bzw. Entsichern lässt.
Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Vorrichtung bzw. einer Waffenstation der eingangs genannten Artgeöst durch eine Steuervorrichtung, über welche das Betätigungselement zum Sichern und Entsichern der Waffe mit einem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement koppelbar bzw. gekoppelt ist und wobei die Steuerungsvorrichtung ein gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbares Steuerelement und ein waffenseitig angeordnetes Steuerelement aufweist. Durch die Koppelbarkeit bzw. Kopplung des Betätigungselements über eine Steuervorrichtung mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement lässt sich die Waffe auf einfache Art und Weise Spannen und gleichzeitig auch Sichern bzw. Entsichern. Für die Sicherungs- bzw. Entsicherungsfunktion ist aufgrund der Kopplung mit dem Betätigungselement kein zusätzlicher Antrieb erforderlich. Durch die Kopplung mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement wird zudem eine besonders zuverlässige Sicherung der Waffe erreicht, bei welcher selbst bei Entnahme der Waffe aus der Waffenstation eine erhöhte Gefahr ungewollter Schussauslösungen nicht besteht.
In Weiterbildung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass das Betätigungselement zum Spannen der Waffe wie auch zum Sichern und Entsichern der Waffe über einen insbesondere elektromotorischen Antrieb verfahrbar ist. Durch die Verwendung eines elektromotorischen Antriebs ergibt sich eine steuerungstechnisch wie auch unter Kostenaspekten vorteilhafte Konstruktion. Bevorzugt ist der Antrieb als Linearantrieb ausgebildet, beispielsweise als Spindelantrieb oder als Zahnstangenantrieb. Die Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Steuerungsvorrichtung ein gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbares Steuerelement und ein waffenseitig angeordnetes Steuerelement aufweist. Während das eine Steuerungselement mit dem Betätigungselement der Spannvorrichtung gekoppelt ist, ist das waffenseitige Steuerungselement mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement gekoppelt. Die beiden Steuerelemente dienen zur Überführung der Bewegungen des Betätigungselements in eine definierte Bewegung des waffenseitigen Sicherungselements. Besonders bevorzugt wandeln die Steuerelemente eine lineare Bewegung des Betätigungselements in eine orthogonal zu dieser Bewegung gerichtete lineare Bewegung oder eine Dreh- bzw. Schwenkbewegung des waffenseitigen Sicherungselements um. Durch Bewegen des Betätigungselements kann auf dieses Weise die Waffe gesichert oder entsichert werden und zwar über das an der Waffe vorgesehene Sicherungselement.
Bevorzugt ist das waffenseitige Sicherungselement als Schiebe- oder Drehsicherung ausgebildet. Das waffenseitige Sicherungselement kann an der Oberseite, der Unterseite oder auch einer Seitenfläche, bevorzugt an der in Richtung der Spannvorrichtung weisenden Seitenfläche der Waffe angeordnet sein.From the EP 1 499 844 B1 a weapon station is known in which the arranged in the weapon station weapon with a single motor drive both stretched as well as can be secured or unlocked, whereby the apparatus as well as control technology effort can be kept relatively low. For this purpose, the weapon station has an actuating element which can be moved axially in the manner of a spindle nut via a motor drive, wherein the actuating element can be coupled with a weapon-side clamping bolt, which is in the travel of the actuating element and can be taken axially by this for tensioning the weapon , At the same time a spring-loaded locking lever is operated via the actuating element, via which the weapon is secured or released. The locking lever is moved by the movements of the actuating element between a release and a locking position back and forth, wherein the locking lever in the blocking position blocks the movements of the weapon-side clamping element, which also blocks a movement of the returning part of the weapon and thus an unintentional firing is prevented.
A disadvantage has been found in such a device that arranged at the weapon station locking lever does not cooperate with the actual fuse element of the weapon, but the backup of the weapon is done only by blocking the tension element, resulting in unfavorable situations, such as the removal of the weapon from the weapon station, which carries the risk of unwanted firing.
The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a device, a weapon station as well as a method for tightening a weapon, in which the weapon in a simple and reliable way not only clamping but also backup or unlock.
This object is achieved in a device or a weapon station of the aforementioned Artgeöst by a control device, via which the actuating element for securing and releasing of the weapon is coupleable or coupled to a weapon-side fuse element and said control device a movable together with the actuator control and a Has weapon side arranged control. Due to the coupling or coupling of the actuating element via a control device with the weapon-side securing element, the weapon can be clamped in a simple manner and at the same time also securing or releasing. For the safety or Entsicherungsfunktion no additional drive is required due to the coupling with the actuator. By coupling with the gun-side fuse element also a particularly reliable backup of the weapon is achieved, in which itself when removing the weapon from the weapon station increased risk of unwanted shot firing does not exist.
In a further development of the invention, it is proposed that the actuating element for tensioning the weapon as well as for securing and unlocking the weapon can be moved via a particular electromotive drive. The use of an electric motor drive results in a control technology as well as cost-advantageous construction. Preferably, the drive is designed as a linear drive, for example as a spindle drive or as a rack drive. The invention provides that the control device has a control element which can be moved jointly with the actuating element and a control element which is arranged on the weapon side. While the one control element is coupled to the operating element of the tensioning device, the weapon-side control element is coupled to the weapon-side securing element. The two controls are used to transfer the movements of the actuator in a defined movement of the weapon-side fuse element. Particularly preferably, the control elements convert a linear movement of the actuating element into a linear movement directed orthogonally to this movement or a pivoting movement of the weapon-side securing element. By moving the actuator can be secured or unlocked in this way the weapon and that on the provided on the weapon fuse element.
Preferably, the weapon-side securing element is designed as a sliding or rotational security. The weapon-side securing element can at the top, the bottom or a side surface, preferably be arranged on the pointing in the direction of the clamping device side surface of the weapon.

In konstruktiver Hinsicht hat es sich als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Steuerelemente derart zusammenwirken, dass Bewegungen des Betätigungselements in und/oder entgegen der Spannrichtung der Waffe in eine Bewegung des Sicherungselements quer zur Spannrichtung der Waffe überführt werden.In terms of design, it has proved to be particularly advantageous if the controls interact in such a way that movements of the actuating element in and / or against the clamping direction of the weapon are transferred into a movement of the securing element transversely to the clamping direction of the weapon.

In konstruktiver Weiterbildung ist das gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbare Steuerelement nach Art einer Steuerkurve ausgebildet. Durch die Steuerkurve kann die axial in Spannrichtung der Waffe weisende Bewegung des am Betätigungselement angeordneten Steuerelements auf einfache Weise in eine Quer- oder Schwenkbewegung des waffenseitig angeordneten Steuerelements überführt werden.In constructive development, the control element, which is movable together with the actuating element, is designed in the manner of a control cam. By the control cam, the axially pointing in the clamping direction of the weapon movement of the control element arranged on the control element can be converted in a simple manner in a transverse or pivotal movement of the weapon side arranged control.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung sieht vor, dass die Steuerkurve Steuerabschnitte aufweist, welche sich in einer gegenüber der Spannrichtung der Waffe abgewinkelten Richtung erstrecken. Auf den Steuerabschnitten erfolgt die Übertragung der Bewegung des am Betätigungselement angeordneten Steuerelements auf das waffenseitig angeordnete Steuerelement. Zwischen den Steuerabschnitten liegende Abschnitte, die parallel zur Spannrichtung der Waffe ausgerichtet sind, dienen nicht zur Übertragung von Bewegungen auf das waffenseitige Steuerelement.A further advantageous embodiment provides that the control cam has control sections which extend in an angled relative to the clamping direction of the weapon direction. On the control sections, the movement of the control element arranged on the control element is transmitted to the control element arranged on the weapon side. Between the control sections lying portions which are aligned parallel to the clamping direction of the weapon, do not serve to transmit movements to the weapon-side control.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weist die Steuerkurve einen Bypass zur Umgehung der Steuerabschnitte auf. Diese Ausgestaltung ist insbesondere bei solchen Waffen vorteilhaft, die nur im ungesicherten Zustand gespannt werden können. Bei solchen Waffen kann zum Spannen der Waffe zunächst der sich parallel zur Spannrichtung der Waffe erstreckende Bypass der Steuerkurve genutzt werden und anschließend die Waffe durch Anfahren der Steuerabschnitte gesichert werden. In den Steuerabschnitten wird das waffenseitige Sicherungselement umgelegt bzw. geschaltet, wodurch der rücklaufende Teil der Waffe waffenseitig blockiert wird. Bevorzugt bilden die Enden der Steuerkurve gemeinsam mit dem Bypass einen geraden Abschnitt über die gesamte Länge der Steuerkurve. Von diesem geraden Abschnitt zweigen insbesondere zwei Steuerabschnitte ab, welche bevorzugt über einen zum geraden Abschnitt parallel verlaufenden Abschnitt miteinander verbunden sind. Der Bypass erstreckt sich auf dem ersten geraden Abschnitt zwischen den beiden Steuerabschnitten.In a further embodiment of the invention, the control cam on a bypass for bypassing the control sections. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for weapons that are stretched only in the unsecured state can. In such weapons can be used to tighten the weapon first of parallel to the clamping direction of the weapon extending bypass of the control cam and then the weapon can be secured by starting the control sections. In the control sections, the weapon-side securing element is folded or switched, whereby the returning part of the weapon is blocked weapon side. Preferably, the ends of the control cam together with the bypass form a straight section over the entire length of the control cam. In particular, two control sections branch off from this straight section, which are preferably connected to one another via a section running parallel to the straight section. The bypass extends on the first straight section between the two control sections.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Bypass ein- und/oder ausgangsseitig mit Weichen versehen ist. Mit den Weichen kann entweder der Steuerabschnitt oder der Bypass freigegeben bzw. gesperrt werden. Bevorzugt sind die Weichen derart eingerichtet, dass sie beim Spannen der Waffe den Bypass freigeben und beim Zurückbewegen oder zum Sichern die Steuerabschnitte freigeben.In a further development of the invention it is provided that the bypass on and / or output side is provided with switches. With the switches either the control section or the bypass can be enabled or disabled. The switches are preferably set up in such a way that they release the bypass when the weapon is cocked and release the control sections when the weapon is moved back or for securing.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das waffenseitig angeordnete Steuerelement nach Art eines Ausrückhebels ausgebildet ist. Dieser dient dem Betätigen der waffenseitigen Sicherung. Bevorzugt weist das waffenseitig angeordnete Steuerelement Mittel zum Koppeln mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement auf, insbesondere ein Klemmelement.A further embodiment of the invention provides that the weapon side arranged control is designed in the manner of a release lever. This is used to operate the gun-side fuse. Preferably, the weapon side arranged control means for coupling with the weapon-side securing element, in particular a clamping element.

Als konstruktiv vorteilhaft hat es sich ferner erwiesen, wenn die Steuerelemente über ein Zwischenelement miteinander gekoppelt sind. Das Zwischenelement kann an dem betätigungselementseitig angeordneten Steuerelement, insbesondere der Steuerkurve, geführt sein und auf diese Weise eine Bewegung dieses Steuerelements auf das waffenseitig angeordnete Steuerelement übertragen. Mit dem waffenseitig angeordneten Steuerelement kann das Zwischenelement fest verbunden sein.As a constructive advantage, it has also been found, when the controls are coupled together via an intermediate element. The intermediate element can be performed on the actuating element side arranged control element, in particular the control curve, and in this way transmit a movement of this control on the weapon side arranged control. With the weapon side arranged control element, the intermediate element can be firmly connected.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Steuerelemente über das Zwischenelement derart miteinander gekoppelt, dass Axialbewegungen des Steuerelements über die Steuerabschnitte in Querbewegungen des waffenseitigen Steuerelements überführt werden. Durch die Querbewegungen des waffenseitigen Steuerelements wird aufgrund der Kopplung mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement die Waffe ge- bzw. entsichert.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the control elements are coupled to each other via the intermediate element such that axial movements of the control element are transferred via the control sections in transverse movements of the weapon-side control element. Due to the transverse movements of the weapon-side control element, the weapon is released or released due to the coupling with the weapon-side securing element.

In Weiterbildung der Vorrichtung bzw. Waffenstation bilden die Steuerabschnitte einen quer zur Spannrichtung weisenden Steuerweg, der größer ist, als der Sicherungsweg des Sicherungselements. Auf diese Weise kann sichergestellt werden, dass die Sicherung der Waffe zuverlässig betätigt wird. Fertigungs- und/oder Montagetoleranzen werden zuverlässig ausgeglichen.In a further development of the device or weapon station, the control sections form a control path which points transversely to the clamping direction and is larger than the securing path of the securing element. In this way it can be ensured that the backup of the weapon is reliably operated. Manufacturing and / or assembly tolerances are reliably compensated.

In konstruktiver Hinsicht hat sich zudem als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn das Zwischenelement zum Ausgleich von Differenzen zwischen dem Steuerweg und dem Sicherungsweg federnd ausgebildet ist. Eine federnde Ausbildung des Zwischenelements erlaubt zum Einen den Ausgleich von Toleranzen und zum Anderen ist es möglich, auch Waffen mit unterschiedlichem Sicherungsweg mit der Vorrichtung zu sichern und zu entsichern. Bevorzugt weist das Zwischenelement eine Blattfeder auf.In constructive terms, it has also proven to be advantageous if the intermediate element to compensate for differences between the control path and the safety path is resilient. A resilient design of the intermediate element allows on the one hand the compensation of tolerances and on the other hand it is possible to secure weapons with different security with the device and to release. Preferably, the intermediate element has a leaf spring.

Bei einem Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art wird die vorstehende Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass das Betätigungselement über eine Steuervorrichtung mit einem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement gekoppelt ist und zum Sichern und Entsichern der Waffe axial bewegt wird und wobei die Steuerungsvorrichtung ein gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement bewegbares Steuerelement und ein waffenseitig angeordnetes Steuerelement aufweist. Durch die Kopplung des zum Spannen der Waffe bewegbaren Betätigungselements mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement über eine Steuervorrichtung lässt sich die Waffe auf einfache Art und Weise Spannen und gleichzeitig auch Sichern bzw. Entsichern. Für die Sicherungs- bzw. Entsicherungsfunktion ist aufgrund der Kopplung mit dem Betätigungselement kein zusätzlicher Antrieb erforderlich. Durch die Kopplung mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement wird zudem eine besonders zuverlässige Sicherung der Waffe erreicht werden, weil selbst bei der Entnahme der Waffe aus der Waffenstation eine erhöhte Gefahr ungewollter Schussauslösungen nicht gegeben ist.In a method of the type mentioned, the above object is achieved in that the actuating element is coupled via a control device with a weapon-side fuse element and is moved axially of the securing and releasing of the weapon and wherein the control device a movable together with the actuator control, and a weapons-sided having arranged control. By coupling the movable to tighten the weapon actuator with the gun-side fuse element via a control device, the weapon can be in a simple way clamping and at the same time Save or Unlock. For the safety or Entsicherungsfunktion no additional drive is required due to the coupling with the actuator. By coupling with the weapon-side fuse element also a particularly reliable backup of the weapon will be achieved because even with the removal of the weapon from the weapon station increased risk of unwanted shot firing is not given.

Zur Durchführung des Verfahrens kann die Spannvorrichtung sämtliche der zuvor im Zusammenhang mit der Vorrichtung bzw. der Waffenstation beschriebenen Merkmale einzeln oder in Kombination aufweisen.
Weitere Einzelheiten einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wie auch einer erfindungsgemäßen Waffenstation sowie eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens werden nachfolgend unter Zuhilfenahme der beigefügten Zeichnungen von Ausführungsbeispielen erläutert. Darin zeigen:

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eine schematische Draufsicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in schematischer, nicht alle Komponenten zeigender Ansicht,
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eine schematische Draufsicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in schematischer, nicht alle Komponenten zeigender Ansicht,
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eine vergrößerte Ansicht einer Vorrichtung gemäß eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels,
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schematische Ansichten einer Vorrichtung gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 3 zur Veranschaulichung der Vorgänge beim Spannen und Sichern bzw. Entsichern der Waffe,
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eine vergrößerte Ansicht einer Vorrichtung gemäß eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels und
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schematische Ansichten einer Vorrichtung gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 5 zur Veranschaulichung der Vorgänge beim Spannen und Sichern bzw. Entsichern der Waffe,
To carry out the method, the tensioning device can have all the features previously described in connection with the device or the weapon station individually or in combination.
Further details of a device according to the invention as well as a weapon station according to the invention and a method according to the invention are explained below with the aid of the accompanying drawings of exemplary embodiments. Show:
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a schematic plan view of a device according to the invention in a schematic, not all components pointing view,
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a schematic plan view of a device according to the invention in a schematic, not all components pointing view,
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an enlarged view of a device according to a first embodiment,
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schematic views of a device as shown in FIG Fig. 3 to illustrate the operations during tightening and securing or unlocking the weapon,
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an enlarged view of a device according to a second embodiment and
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schematic views of a device as shown in FIG Fig. 5 to illustrate the operations during tightening and securing or unlocking the weapon,

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen eine Waffe 11, bei welcher es sich um ein handelsübliches, auch von Hand bedienbares Maschinengewehr handelt, welches in einer nur teilweise dargestellten Waffenstation 10 aufgenommen ist.The Figures 1 and 2 show a weapon 11, which is a commercially available, even manually operated machine gun, which is included in a weapon station 10 only partially shown.

Über die Waffenstation 10 kann die Waffe 11 von einem Schützen in Azimut und Elevation auf ein zu bekämpfendes Ziel gerichtet werden. Der Schütze kann sich dabei in einiger Entfernung zu der Waffe 11 in einem gegen militärische Bedrohungen geschützten Raum, wie etwa einer ballistisch geschützten Fahrzeugkabine, aufhalten, so dass der Schütze während der Schussabgabe vor feindlichen Bedrohungen geschützt ist.About the weapon station 10, the weapon 11 can be directed by a shooter in azimuth and elevation to a target to be attacked. The shooter may be at some distance from the weapon 11 in a protected area against military threats, such as a ballistic protected Vehicle cabin, stop so that the shooter is protected during the firing from enemy threats.

Bevor die Waffe 11 jedoch betätigt werden kann, muss diese über ein an der Waffe 11 angeordnetes Spannelement 11.1 gespannt werden, wozu das Spannelement 11.1 entgegen der Schussrichtung der Waffe 11 in eine Spannstellung bewegt wird. Dabei wird über das Spannelement 11.1 ein in den Figuren nicht dargestellter rücklaufender Teil der Waffe 11 entgegen der Kraft einer sich spannenden Feder in eine Spannstellung verbracht. Beim Auslösen der Waffe 11 wird dann der rücklaufende Teil der Waffe 11 über die gespannte Feder in Richtung der Munition beschleunigt und löst mit seinem Aufschlag auf die Munition den Schuss aus. Nachdem der Schuss abgegeben wurde, wird der rücklaufende Teil der Waffe 11 durch den sich ergebenden Rückstoß wieder in die Spannstellung bewegt. Dabei ergibt sich bei mehrfacher Auslösung der Waffe 11 eine Pendelbewegung des rücklaufende Teils der Waffe 11 und es können innerhalb kurzer Zeiträume eine Vielzahl von Schüssen abgegeben werden.However, before the weapon 11 can be operated, it must be stretched over a arranged on the weapon 11 clamping element 11.1, for which purpose the clamping element 11.1 is moved against the firing direction of the weapon 11 in a clamping position. It is spent on the tensioning element 11.1, not shown in the figures, a returning part of the weapon 11 against the force of an exciting spring in a clamping position. When the weapon 11 is triggered, the returning part of the weapon 11 is then accelerated over the tensioned spring in the direction of the ammunition and triggers the shot with its impact on the ammunition. After the shot has been fired, the returning part of the weapon 11 is moved back to the cocking position by the resulting recoil. This results in multiple triggering of the weapon 11 is a pendulum movement of the returning part of the weapon 11 and it can be issued within a short time a plurality of shots.

Vor der ersten Schussabgabe ist es zudem erforderlich, die Waffe 11 zu entsichern. Die Waffe 11 verfügt hierzu über ein an der Waffe 11 angeordnetes, nach Art eines axial bewegbaren Bolzens gestaltetes Sicherungselement 11.2, welches in seiner gesicherten Stellung den rücklaufenden Teil der Waffe 11 blockiert, so dass in der gesicherten Stellung der Waffe 11 keine Schüsse abgegeben werden können. Das Schießen ist erst möglich, wenn das Sicherungselement 11.2 in eine entsicherte Stellung überführt wurde.Before the first firing it is also necessary to release the weapon 11. The weapon 11 has this one arranged on the weapon 11, designed in the manner of an axially movable bolt securing element 11.2, which blocks the returning part of the weapon 11 in its secure position, so that in the secured position of the weapon 11 no shots can be delivered , The shooting is possible only when the fuse element 11.2 has been transferred to an unlocked position.

Das Spannen, Sichern und Entsichern der Waffe 11 bereitet bei einer manuellen Betätigung in der Regel keine Schwierigkeiten, da die entsprechenden Spann- und Sicherungselemente unmittelbar an der Waffe 11 angeordnet sind und von geübten Schützen innerhalb kürzester Zeit bedient werden können. Besondere Anforderungen ergeben sich beim Betrieb der Waffe 11 innerhalb der fernbedienbaren Waffenstation 10, wozu eine Spannvorrichtung 1 vorgesehen ist, auf deren Einzelheiten nachfolgend eingegangen werden wird.The tensioning, securing and releasing the weapon 11 prepares in a manual operation usually no difficulties, since the corresponding clamping and securing elements are arranged directly on the weapon 11 and can be operated by skilled shooters within a very short time. Special requirements arise in the operation of the weapon 11 within the remote-controlled weapon station 10, to which a tensioning device 1 is provided, the details of which will be discussed below.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Vorrichtung 1 zum Spannen und Sichern einer Waffe 11 mit einem über einen Antrieb 7 in Spannrichtung der Waffe 11 axial bewegbaren Betätigungselement 2. Das Betätigungselement 2 wie auch der zugehörige Antrieb 7, bei dem es sich beispielsweise um einen elektromotorischen Linearantrieb handeln kann, sind an der Waffenstation 10 angeordnet und wirken mit der in die Waffenstation 10 eingelegten Waffe 11 zusammen.The FIG. 1 shows a device 1 for clamping and securing a weapon 11 with a drive 7 in the clamping direction of the weapon 11 axially movable actuator 2. The actuator 2 as well as the associated drive 7, which may be, for example, an electric motor linear drive are arranged at the weapon station 10 and interact with the inserted into the weapon station 10 weapon 11 together.

Das Betätigungselement 2 ist mit dem waffenseitigen Spannelement 11.1 derart gekoppelt, dass das Spannelement 11.1 den axialen Bewegungen des Betätigungselements 2 folgt, so dass die Waffe 11 durch Verfahren des Betätigungselements 2 gespannt werden kann.The actuating element 2 is coupled to the weapon-side clamping element 11.1 such that the clamping element 11.1 follows the axial movements of the actuating element 2, so that the weapon 11 can be tensioned by moving the actuating element 2.

Wie insbesondere die Darstellung in Fig. 2, in welcher das waffenseitige Spannelement 11.1 nicht eingezeichnet ist, zeigt, kommt dem Betätigungselement 2 eine Doppelfunktion zu. Denn das Betätigungselement 2 dient nicht nur zum Spannen des Spannelements 2, sondern gleichzeitig auch zur Betätigung des waffenseitigen Sicherungselements 11.2. Hierzu ist das Betätigungselement 2 über eine Steuervorrichtung 3 mit dem Sicherungselement 11.2 gekoppelt, so dass durch entsprechende Bewegungen des Betätigungselements 2 die Waffe 11 gesichert und entsichert werden kann.As in particular the representation in Fig. 2 , in which the weapon-side clamping element 11.1 is not shown, shows, the actuator 2 is a double function. Because the actuator 2 is not only used for clamping the clamping element 2, but at the same time for actuating the weapon-side securing element 11.2. For this purpose, the actuating element 2 is coupled via a control device 3 with the securing element 11.2, so that by appropriate movements of the actuating element 2, the weapon 11 can be secured and unlocked.

Nachfolgend sollen anhand der Darstellung in Fig. 3 zunächst konstruktive Einzelheiten eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels detailliert beschrieben werden, bevor dann anhand der Darstellungen in den Fig. 4a bis 4e die entsprechenden Vorgänge beim Spannen und Sichern der Waffe 11 mit der Vorrichtung 1 beschrieben werden.The following are based on the representation in Fig. 3 first structural details of a first embodiment are described in detail, before then on the basis of the representations in the Fig. 4a to 4e the corresponding operations during tightening and securing the weapon 11 with the device 1 will be described.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine Spannvorrichtung 1, die sich im Wesentlichen parallel zu der in die Waffenstation 10 eingesetzten Waffe 11 erstreckt. Zum Spannen der Waffe 11 ist ein Linearantrieb 7 vorgesehen, über welchen sich ein Betätigungselement 2 in einer Richtung parallel zur Schussrichtung der Waffe 11 hin und her bewegen lässt. Mit dem Betätigungselement 2 sind sowohl das Spannelement 11.1 der Waffe 11 als auch das Sicherungselement 11.2 der Waffe 11 gekoppelt, so dass sich sowohl das Spannelement 11.1 als auch das Sicherungselement 11.2 über das gemeinsame Betätigungselement 2 und damit mit nur einem Antrieb 7 betätigen lassen. Fig. 3 shows a tensioning device 1, which extends substantially parallel to the weapon 11 used in the weapon station 10. For clamping the weapon 11, a linear drive 7 is provided, via which an actuating element 2 can be moved in a direction parallel to the firing direction of the weapon 11 back and forth. Both the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 and the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 are coupled to the actuating element 2 so that both the clamping element 11.1 and the securing element 11.2 can be actuated via the common actuating element 2 and thus with only one drive 7.

Die Kopplung des Betätigungselements 2 mit dem Spannelement 11.1 der Waffe 11 ist derart, dass das Spannelement 11.1 den Bewegungen des Betätigungselements 2 folgt. Das Betätigungselement 2 bildet insoweit einen Mitnehmer für das Spannelement 11.1 der Waffe 1, über welchen sich das Spannelement 11.1 in dessen Spannstellung überführen und die Waffe 11 spannen lässt. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel weist das Spannelement 11.1 der Waffe 11 einen bolzenförmigen Abschnitt 11.3 auf, welcher in eine U-förmige Öffnung des Betätigungselements 2 eingreift. Über die beiden Schenkel 2.1, 2.2 der U-förmigen Öffnung kann das Spannelement 11.1 in zwei Richtungen mitgenommen werden.The coupling of the actuating element 2 with the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 is such that the clamping element 11.1 follows the movements of the actuating element 2. The actuating element 2 forms so far a driver for the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 1, via which the clamping element 11.1 can be converted into its clamping position and the weapon 11 can tension. In the exemplary embodiment, the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 has a bolt-shaped portion 11.3, which engages in a U-shaped opening of the actuating element 2. About the two legs 2.1, 2.2 of the U-shaped opening, the clamping element 11.1 can be taken in two directions.

Die Kopplung des Betätigungselements 2 mit dem Sicherungselement 11.2 der Waffe 11 erfolgt über eine Steuervorrichtung 3. Während die Kopplung des Betätigungselements 2 mit dem Spannelement 11.1 derart ist, dass das Spannelement 11.1 den Bewegungen des Betätigungselements 2 folgt, ist die Kopplung des Betätigungselements 2 mit dem Sicherungselement 11.2 derart, dass die Bewegungen des Betätigungselements 2 über die Steuervorrichtung 3 in eine anders gerichtete Bewegung des Sicherungselements 11.2 überführt werden.The coupling of the actuating element 2 with the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 via a control device 3. While the coupling of the actuating element 2 with the clamping element 11.1 is such that the clamping element 11.1 follows the movements of the actuating element 2, the coupling of the actuating element 2 with the securing element 11.2 is such that the movements of the actuating element 2 are transferred via the control device 3 in a different direction movement of the securing element 11.2.

Bei der im Ausführungsbeispiel vorgesehenen Waffe 11 erfolgt das Sichern bzw. Entsichern durch lineares Verschieben des Sicherungselements 11.2 quer zur Richtung der Waffe 11. Die Erfindung ist jedoch nicht auf Waffen 11 mit solchen Sicherungselementen 11.2 beschränkt. Beispielsweise kann das Sicherungselement 11.2 zum Sichern der Waffe 11 auch verschwenkt oder verdreht werden. Auch diese Bewegungen können bei einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung 1 mittels einer geeigneten Steuervorrichtung 3 aus der linearen Bewegung des Betätigungselements 2 erzeugt werden.In the case of the weapon 11 provided in the exemplary embodiment, the securing or unlocking takes place by linear displacement of the securing element 11.2 transversely to the direction of the weapon 11. However, the invention is not restricted to weapons 11 with such securing elements 11.2. For example, the securing element 11.2 for securing the weapon 11 can also be pivoted or rotated. These movements can also be generated in a device 1 according to the invention by means of a suitable control device 3 from the linear movement of the actuating element 2.

Die Steuervorrichtung 3 weist ein betätigungselementseitiges Steuerelement 4 und ein waffenseitiges Steuerelement 5 auf, die über ein Zwischenelement 6 miteinander verbunden sind.The control device 3 has an actuating element-side control element 4 and a weapon-side control element 5, which are connected to one another via an intermediate element 6.

Das betätigungselementseitige Steuerelement 4 ist mit dem Betätigungselement 2 derart gekoppelt, dass es sich gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement 2 bewegt. Beim Spannen der Waffe 11 folgt das Steuerelement 4 daher den Bewegungen des Betätigungselements 2.The actuating element-side control element 4 is coupled to the actuating element 2 in such a way that it moves together with the actuating element 2. When tightening the weapon 11, the control 4 therefore follows the movements of the actuating element. 2

Das Steuerelement 4 ist nach Art einer Steuerkurve ausgebildet, die verschiedene Abschnitte aufweist. Die beiden Enden der Steuerkurve 4 werden von linearen Abschnitten 4.1, 4.2 gebildet, die sich parallel zur Spannrichtung der Waffe 1 und damit zur Bewegungsrichtung des Betätigungselements 2 erstrecken. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel sind die endseitigen Linearabschnitte 4.1, 4.2 der Steuerkurve 4 zueinander fluchtend angeordnet. An die beiden endseitigen Abschnitte 4.1, 4.2 schließt sich Richtung der Mitte der Steuerkurve 4 je ein Steuerabschnitt 4.3, 4.4 an. Die Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 erstrecken sich in einer gegenüber den endseitigen Abschnitten 4.1, 4.2 abgewinkelten Richtung. Bei den Steuerabschnitten 4.3, 4.4 handelt es sich um abgewinkelte Linearabschnitte, es können jedoch auch anders ausgebildete Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 verwendet werden, insbesondere bogenförmige Steuerabschnitte. Die beiden Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 sind bezüglich einer Mittelebene der Steuerkurve 4 symmetrisch angeordnet und schließen zwischen sich einen mittleren linearen Abschnitt 4.5 ein, über welchen die Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 miteinander verbunden sind, so dass sich eine durchgehende Steuerkurve 4 ergibt. Der mittlere Linearabschnitt 4.5 ist parallel zu den endseitigen linearen Abschnitten 4.1, 4.2 versetzt angeordnet, so dass sich eine Art Trapez ergibt.The control element 4 is designed in the manner of a control cam, which has various sections. The two ends of the control cam 4 are formed by linear sections 4.1, 4.2, which extend parallel to the clamping direction of the weapon 1 and thus to the direction of movement of the actuating element 2. In the embodiment, the end-side linear sections 4.1, 4.2 of the control cam 4 are arranged in alignment with each other. At the two end sections 4.1, 4.2 joins towards the center of the control cam 4 depending on a control section 4.3, 4.4 at. The control sections 4.3, 4.4 extend in a direction opposite to the end-side sections 4.1, 4.2 angled direction. In the control sections 4.3, 4.4 are angled linear sections, but it can also be used differently shaped control sections 4.3, 4.4, in particular arcuate control sections. The two control sections 4.3, 4.4 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a center plane of the control cam 4 and between them include a middle linear section 4.5, via which the control sections 4.3, 4.4 are connected to each other, so that a continuous control curve 4 results. The middle linear section 4.5 is offset parallel to the end-side linear sections 4.1, 4.2, so that a kind of trapezoid results.

Das waffenseitige Steuerelement 5 ist mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement 11.2 gekoppelt und dient dazu, eine Bewegung des Betätigungselements 2 auf das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 zu übertragen. Durch eine Bewegung des Steuerelements 5 kann das Sicherungselement 11.2 geschaltet werden, also zwischen einer entsicherten und einer gesicherten Stellung der Waffe 11 hin und her bewegt werden.The weapon-side control element 5 is coupled to the weapon-side securing element 11.2 and serves to transmit a movement of the actuating element 2 to the weapon-side securing element 11.2. By a movement of the control element 5, the securing element 11.2 can be switched, that is, moved between an unlocked and a secured position of the weapon 11 back and forth.

Zur Kopplung mit der waffenseitigen Sicherung 11.2 weist das Steuerelement 5 eine Öffnung 5.5 auf, in welcher die waffenseitige Sicherung 11.2 gehalten wird. Die Öffnung 5.5 wird von zwei sich im Wesentlichen parallel erstreckenden Schenkeln 5.1, 5.2 begrenzt. Die Schenkel 5.1, 5.2 klemmen das Sicherungselement 11.2 zwischen sich ein, wozu die Öffnung 5.5 ein gewisses Untermaß gegenüber dem Sicherungselement 11.2 aufweisen kann. Um gewisse Bewegungen des waffenseitigen Sicherungselements 11.2 gegenüber dem waffenseitigen Steuerungselement 5 zu ermöglichen, weisen die Enden der Schenkel 5.1, 5.2 im Anlagebereich mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement 11.2 jeweils eine Erhebung 5.3, 5.4 auf. Um ein das Einführen des Sicherungselements 11.2 in die Öffnung 5.5 zu erleichtern, sind die Erhebungen 5.3, 5.4 jeweils mit Einführschrägen versehen. Insgesamt ist das waffenseitige Steuerungselement 5 von zangenförmiger Geometrie und um eine Schwenkachse A schwenkbar gelagert, vorzugsweise in einem in den Figuren nicht dargestellten Schwenklager der Vorrichtung 1.For coupling with the weapon-side fuse 11.2, the control element 5 has an opening 5.5 in which the weapon-side fuse 11.2 is held. The opening 5.5 is bounded by two substantially parallel legs 5.1, 5.2. The legs 5.1, 5.2 clamp the securing element 11.2 between them, for which purpose the opening 5.5 may have a certain undersize with respect to the securing element 11.2. To some To allow movements of the weapon-side securing element 11.2 relative to the weapon-side control element 5, the ends of the legs 5.1, 5.2 in the contact area with the weapon-side securing element 11.2 each have a survey 5.3, 5.4. In order to facilitate the insertion of the securing element 11.2 in the opening 5.5, the elevations 5.3, 5.4 are each provided with chamfers. Overall, the weapon-side control element 5 of pincer-shaped geometry and is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis A, preferably in a pivot bearing of the device 1, not shown in the figures.

Die beiden Steuerelemente 4, 5 stehen über das Zwischenelement 6 miteinander in Wirkverbindung. Das Zwischenelement 6 ist mit einem Ende fest mit dem waffenseitigen Steuerelement 5 verbunden, so dass eine Bewegung des Zwischenelements 6 zu einer Schwenkbewegung des Steuerelements 5 um die Achse A führt. Mit dem anderen Ende ist das Zwischenelement 6 mit dem betätigungselementseitigen Steuerelement 4 gekoppelt. Das Zwischenelement 6 weist hierzu ein Gleitelement 6.1 auf, welches nach Art eines Gleitsteins in dem als Steuerkurve ausgebildeten Steuerelement 4 geführt ist. Beim Bewegen des Steuerelements 4 gemeinsam mit dem Betätigungselement 2 bewegt sich das Gleitelement 6.1 in der Steuerkurve 4. Die resultierende Bewegung führt zu einer Bewegung des Zwischenelements 6 und damit zu einer Schwenkbewegung des Steuerelements 5, wodurch das Sicherungselement 11.2 der Waffe 11 geschaltet werden kann.The two control elements 4, 5 are connected via the intermediate element 6 with each other in operative connection. The intermediate element 6 is fixedly connected at one end to the weapon-side control element 5, so that a movement of the intermediate element 6 leads to a pivoting movement of the control element 5 about the axis A. At the other end, the intermediate element 6 is coupled to the actuating element-side control element 4. For this purpose, the intermediate element 6 has a sliding element 6.1, which is guided in the manner of a sliding block in the control element 4 designed as a control cam. When moving the control element 4 together with the actuating element 2, the sliding element 6.1 moves in the control cam 4. The resulting movement leads to a movement of the intermediate element 6 and thus to a pivoting movement of the control element 5, whereby the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 can be switched.

Nachfolgend werden die Vorgänge beim Spannen und Sichern bzw. Entsichern der Waffe 11 anhand der Darstellungen in den Figuren 4a bis 4e im Einzelnen erläutert.The following are the operations during tightening and securing or unlocking the weapon 11 based on the representations in the FIGS. 4a to 4e explained in detail.

Figur 4a zeigt die Vorrichtung 1 mit einer nicht gespannten, entsicherten Waffe 11. Zum Spannen der Waffe 11 verfährt das Betätigungselement 2 von der in Fig. 4a dargestellten vorderen Position entgegen der Schussrichtung der Waffe 11 in die in Fig. 4c dargestellte Spannstellung. Dabei nimmt das Betätigungselement 2 den Spannhebel 11.1 der Waffe 11 mit, wodurch auch der in den Figuren nicht dargestellte rücklaufende Teil der Waffe 11 in dessen Spannstellung überführt wird. In dieser Stellung ist die Waffe 11 gespannt und insoweit für die Abgabe eines ersten Schusses vorbereitet. FIG. 4a shows the device 1 with a non-cocked, unlocked weapon 11. To tighten the weapon 11 moves the actuator 2 of the in Fig. 4a shown front position against the weft direction of the weapon 11 in the in Fig. 4c shown clamping position. In this case, the actuator 2 takes the clamping lever 11.1 of the weapon 11, whereby the non-illustrated in the figures returning part of the weapon 11 is transferred to its clamping position. In this position, the weapon 11 is stretched and so far prepared for the delivery of a first shot.

Nachdem die Waffe 11 gespannt wurde, kann das Betätigungselement 2 gemeinsam mit dem Spannelement 11.1 der Waffe 11 in Schussrichtung zurückgefahren werden.After the weapon 11 has been tightened, the actuating element 2 can be moved back together with the clamping element 11.1 of the weapon 11 in the weft direction.

Beim Verfahren des Betätigungselements 2 wird gleichzeitig auch das Sicherungselement 11.2 der Waffe 11 betätigt, da das Betätigungselement 2 über die Steuervorrichtung 3 mit dem Sicherungselement 11.2 gekoppelt ist. Da das Betätigungselement 2 mit dem als Steuerkurve ausgebildeten Steuerelement 4 der Steuervorrichtung 3 fest verbunden ist, nimmt das Betätigungselement 2 das Steuerelement 4 mit. Während dieser Bewegung durchläuft das Gleitelement 6.1 des Zwischenelements 6 die Steuerkurve 4, so dass das Steuerelement 5 um die Schwenkachse A verschwenkt.During the process of the actuating element 2, the securing element 11.2 of the weapon 11 is simultaneously actuated, since the actuating element 2 is coupled via the control device 3 to the securing element 11.2. Since the actuator 2 is fixedly connected to the control cam 4 formed as a control 4 of the control device 3, the actuator 2 takes the control 4 with. During this movement, the sliding element 6.1 of the intermediate element 6 passes through the control cam 4, so that the control element 5 pivots about the pivot axis A.

In der Stellung gemäß Fig. 4a ist die Waffe 11 entsichert, was daran zu erkennen ist, dass sich das Sicherungselement 11.2 in der in den Zeichnungen unteren Endstellung befindet. Bei der Bewegung des Betätigungselements 2 bleibt die Waffe 1 nun solange entsichert, bis das Zwischenelement 6 bzw. dessen Gleitelement 6.1 den Abschnitt 4.1 und in den Steuerabschnitt 4.3 eintritt. Der Steuerabschnitt 4.3 ist gegenüber dem Abschnitt 4.1 angestellt, so dass das Zwischenelement 6 und mit diesem das drehbar gelagerte Steuerelement 4 entsprechend der Steigung des Steuerabschnitts 4.3 bewegt werden, bis das Sicherungselement 11.2 gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 4b dessen gesicherte Stellung erreicht hat, in welcher eine Schussabgabe auch bei gespannter Waffe 11 nicht möglich ist. Beim weiteren Bewegen des Betätigungselements 2 durchläuft das Zwischenelement 6 den mittleren Abschnitt 4.5, der parallel zu den endseitigen Abschnitten 4.1, 4.2 jedoch gegenüber diesen versetzt ausgerichtet ist. Beim Durchlaufen des Abschnitts 4.5 bleibt die Waffe zunächst in deren gesichertem Zustand bis der nächste Steuerabschnitt 4.4 erreicht wird. Der Steuerabschnitt 4.4 ist gegenläufig zu dem Steuerabschnitt 4.3 ausgerichtet, so dass das Sicherungselement 11.2 nach Durchlaufen des zweiten Steuerabschnitts 4.4 wieder entsichert ist. Sobald dann auch noch gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 4c der endseitige lineare Anschnitt 4.2 durchlaufen wurde, ist die Waffe 11 entsichert und gespannt ist.In the position according to Fig. 4a the weapon 11 is unlocked, which can be seen from the fact that the fuse element 11.2 is in the lower end position in the drawings. During the movement of the actuating element 2, the weapon 1 remains unlocked until the intermediate element 6 or its sliding element 6.1 enters the section 4.1 and into the control section 4.3. The control section 4.3 is opposite to the section 4.1 employed, so that the intermediate element 6 and with this the rotatably mounted control element 4 are moved according to the pitch of the control section 4.3 until the securing element 11.2 as shown in FIG Fig. 4b whose secured position has reached, in which a firing is not possible even with cocked weapon 11. Upon further movement of the actuating element 2, the intermediate element 6 passes through the middle section 4.5, which, however, is aligned parallel to the end sections 4.1, 4.2, but offset relative thereto. When passing through section 4.5, the weapon initially remains in its secured state until the next control section 4.4 is reached. The control section 4.4 is oriented in opposite directions to the control section 4.3, so that the securing element 11.2 is unlocked again after passing through the second control section 4.4. As soon as then according to the presentation in Fig. 4c the end-side linear gate 4.2 has been traversed, the weapon 11 is unlocked and cocked.

Das Betätigungselement 2 wird nach dem Spannen der Waffe 11 zurück in dessen Ausgangsposition verfahren, vgl. Fig. 4d und 4e. Dabei nimmt das Betätigungselement 2 das steuerkurvenförmige Steuerelement 4 wieder mit zurück, wobei das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 in den Steuerabschnitten 4.4, 4.3 erneut geschaltet wird und sich die Waffe 11 in der in Fig. 4e dargestellten Position in gespannten und entsicherten Zustand befindet.The actuator 2 is moved after tightening the weapon 11 back to its original position, see. Fig. 4d and 4e , In this case, the actuator 2 takes the control cam-shaped control 4 again with back, the weapon-side fuse element 11.2 in the control sections 4.4, 4.3 is switched again and the weapon 11 in the in Fig. 4e shown position in cocked and unlocked state.

Soll die Waffe 11 nun gesichert werden, kann das Betätigungselement 2 erneut verfahren. Dabei wird zwar das Spannelement 11.1 wiederum mitgenommen, dies bleibt jedoch ohne Einfluss auf den rücklaufenden Teil der Waffe 11, da sich dieser bereits in dessen gespannter Stellung befindet. Das Betätigungselement 2 kann daher mit dem Ziel verfahren werden, lediglich das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 zu schalten und die Waffe damit zu Sichern bzw. zu entsichern.If the weapon 11 should now be secured, the actuator 2 can proceed again. In this case, although the clamping element 11.1 again taken, but this remains without influence on the returning part of the weapon 11, since this is already in its cocked position. The actuator 2 can therefore be moved with the goal, only the weapon side To switch fuse element 11.2 and thus secure the weapon or to release.

Zum Ausgleich von Toleranzen und um in einer Waffenstation 10 verschiedene Waffen 11 aufnehmen zu können, deren Sicherungselemente 11.2 unterschiedlich große Sicherungswege aufweisen, ist das Zwischenelement 6 federnd ausgebildet. In der Figur 4c ist der Sicherungsweg W2, welchen das Sicherungselement 11.2 beim Überführen von der gesicherten in die entsicherte Stellung zurücklegt, und der Steuerweg W1, der sich aus dem Versatz der Abschnitte 4.1 und 4.2 gegenüber dem mittleren Abschnitt 4.5 ergibt, eingezeichnet. Der Steuerweg W1 ist größer als der Sicherungsweg W2. Hierdurch wird in Kombination mit dem als Blattfeder ausgebildeten Zwischenelement 6 sichergestellt, dass das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 auch unter Berücksichtigung von Toleranzen stets wirksam betätigt wird, indem durch das Zwischenelement 6 das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 über das Steuerelement 5 unter Federspannung in Position gehalten wird. Die Kombination aus dem federnd ausgebildeten Zwischenelement 6 und dem Längenunterschied von Steuerweg W1 und Sicherungsweg W2 können verschiedene Waffen 11 sicher von der Spannvorrichtung 1 gespannt und gesichert werden.To compensate for tolerances and to record in a weapon station 10 different weapons 11, the fuse elements 11.2 have different sized backup paths, the intermediate element 6 is resilient. In the Figure 4c is the backup W 2 , which covers the fuse element 11.2 when transferring from the secured to the secured position, and the control path W 1 , which results from the offset of the sections 4.1 and 4.2 relative to the middle section 4.5, located. The control path W 1 is greater than the safety distance W 2 . As a result, it is ensured in combination with the formed as a leaf spring intermediate element 6 that the weapon-side fuse element 11.2 is always operated effectively taking into account tolerances by the weapon-side securing element 11.2 is held by the intermediate element 6 via the control element 5 under spring tension in position. The combination of the spring-formed intermediate element 6 and the difference in length of control path W 1 and securing W 2 different weapons 11 can be securely clamped and secured by the jig 1.

Beim Durchlaufen der Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 ändert sich das Vorzeichen der Biegespannung des Zwischenelements 6, so dass dieses in dem mittleren Abschnitt 4.5 das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 in Richtung dessen gesicherter Stellung drückt. In den beiden anderen linearen Abschnitten 4.1, 4.2 wird das Sicherungselement 11.2 über das als Blattfeder ausgebildete Zwischenelement 6 in Richtung dessen entsicherter Stellung gezogen.When passing through the control sections 4.3, 4.4, the sign of the bending stress of the intermediate element 6 changes so that it presses the weapon-side securing element 11.2 in the direction of its secured position in the middle section 4.5. In the other two linear sections 4.1, 4.2, the securing element 11.2 is pulled over the formed as a leaf spring intermediate element 6 in the direction of its unlocked position.

Nachfolgend soll anhand der Darstellungen in den Figuren 5 bis 6e ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung beschrieben werden, welches sich hinsichtlich der Ausgestaltung des als Steuerkurve ausgebildeten Steuerelements 4 von dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel unterscheidet, ansonsten jedoch mit diesem weitgehend übereinstimmt, weshalb insoweit zur Vermeidung von Wiederholungen vor allem auf die Unterschiede dieser Ausführung eingegangen werden wird.The following is based on the representations in the FIGS. 5 to 6e A second embodiment of the invention will be described, which differs from the first embodiment in terms of the design of the control cam 4 formed as a control, but otherwise largely coincides with this, so far as to avoid repetition, especially on the differences of this embodiment will be discussed.

Während bei dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 3 die Steuerkurve 4 nur einen möglichen Pfad aufweist, der von dem Gleitelement 6.1 sowohl in der einen wie auch der anderen Richtung durchlaufen wird, weist die Steuerkurve 4 beim zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 5 zusätzlich einen Bypass 4.6 auf. Der Bypass 4.6 verbindet die Endabschnitte 4.1, 4.2 der Steuerkurve 4 auf direktem Weg und unter Umgehung der beiden Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 sowie des versetzten Abschnitts 4.5. Im Die endseitigen Abschnitte 4.1, 4.2 und der Bypass 4.6 liegen zueinander in Fluchtung.While in the first embodiment according to FIG. 3 the control cam 4 has only one possible path which is traversed by the sliding element 6.1 in both the one and the other direction, the control cam 4 in the second embodiment according to FIG. 5 in addition to a bypass 4.6. The bypass 4.6 connects the end sections 4.1, 4.2 of the control cam 4 directly and bypassing the two control sections 4.3, 4.4 and the offset section 4.5. In The end-side sections 4.1, 4.2 and the bypass 4.6 are in alignment with each other.

Eingangs- und ausgangsseitig des Bypasses 4.6 sind Weichen 4.7, 4.8 angeordnet, die derart ausgebildet sind, dass in der einen Bewegungsrichtung der Bypass 4.6 durchlaufen wird und in der anderen Richtung der Weg über die Steuerabschnitt 4.3 und 4.4 genommen wird. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Weichen 4.7, 4.8 ähnlich zu federbelasteten Rückschlagklappen ausgebildet, wobei eine der Weichen 4.7 auch ansteuerbar ausgebildet sein kann, was nachfolgend unter Zuhilfenahme der Darstellungen in den Figuren 6a bis 6e näher erläutert wird.Turnouts 4.7, 4.8 are arranged on the input and output sides of the bypass 4.6, which are designed in such a way that the bypass 4.6 is passed through in one direction of movement and the path is taken via the control sections 4.3 and 4.4 in the other direction. In the exemplary embodiment, the switches 4.7, 4.8 are similar to spring-loaded check valves, wherein one of the switches 4.7 can also be designed to be controllable, which will be described below with the aid of the illustrations in the FIGS. 6a to 6e is explained in more detail.

Zunächst befindet sich das Betätigungselement 2 gemäß der Darstellung in Figur 6a wiederum in einer Ausgangsstellung. Zum Spannen der Waffe 11 wird das Betätigungselement 2 dann entgegen der Schussrichtung der Waffe 11 bewegt, wobei das Spannelement 11.1 in dessen Spannstellung mitgenommen wird, welche in Figur 6c dargestellt ist. Im Gegensatz zu den im ersten Ausführungsbeispiel beschriebenen Vorgängen durchläuft das als Gleitelement 6.1 ausgebildete Ende des Zwischenelements 6 dabei nicht die Steuerabschnitte 4.3, 4.4 des Steuerelements 4, sondern nimmt den direkten Weg von dem einen Ende 4.1 des Steuerelements zum gegenüberliegenden Ende 4.2 über den dazwischen liegend angeordneten Bypass 4.6. Dabei schwenkt die hintere Weiche 4.8 vorübergehend entgegen der Kraft einer Feder nach oben aus. Beim Zurückbewegen des Betätigungselements 2 nimmt das Gleitelement 6.1 dann jedoch einen anderen Weg über den Steuerabschnitt 4.4, den mittleren Abschnitt 4.5 und den Steuerabschnitt 4.3 in den Endabschnitt 4.1, bis die in Figur 6e dargestellte Endstellung erreicht ist, in welcher die Waffe entsichert und gespannt ist.First, the actuator 2 is again in an initial position as shown in Figure 6a. To tighten the weapon 11 is the actuator 2 then moves against the weft direction of the weapon 11, wherein the clamping element 11.1 is taken in its clamping position, which in FIG. 6c is shown. In contrast to the operations described in the first embodiment, designed as a sliding element 6.1 end of the intermediate element 6 does not pass the control sections 4.3, 4.4 of the control 4, but takes the direct path from the one end 4.1 of the control to the opposite end 4.2 on the intervening arranged bypass 4.6. The rear diverter 4.8 temporarily swings upward against the force of a spring. When moving back the actuating element 2, however, the sliding element 6.1 then takes a different route via the control section 4.4, the middle section 4.5 and the control section 4.3 in the end section 4.1, until the in FIG. 6e shown end position is reached, in which the weapon is unlocked and cocked.

Zum Sichern der Waffe besteht nun die Möglichkeit, das Gleitelement 6.1 erneut entlang des Bypasses 4.6 in den Endabschnitt 4.2 zu verfahren und anschließend in den mittleren Abschnitt 4.5 zu bewegen, wobei das waffenseitige Sicherungselement 11.2 in die gesicherte Stellung überführt wird.To secure the weapon, it is now possible to move the sliding element 6.1 again along the bypass 4.6 into the end section 4.2 and then to move it into the middle section 4.5, wherein the weapon-side securing element 11.2 is transferred to the secured position.

Bei dieser Ausführung ist es aufgrund des Bypasses 4.6 und der zugehörigen Weichen 4.7, 4.8 möglich, dass das Gleitelement 6.1 bzw. das Zwischenelement 6 beim Bewegen des Betätigungselements 2 in Spannrichtung bzw. entgegen der Spannrichtung jeweils unterschiedliche Wege nimmt, was insbesondere bei solchen Waffen 11 von Vorteil ist, die nur im entsicherten Zustand gespannt werden können bzw. nur gesichert werden können, wenn diese auch gespannt sind.In this embodiment, due to the bypass 4.6 and the associated switches 4.7, 4.8 it is possible that the sliding element 6.1 or the intermediate element 6 respectively takes different paths when moving the actuating element 2 in the tensioning direction or against the tensioning direction, which is particularly the case with such weapons 11 is advantageous, which can be stretched only in the unlocked state or can only be secured if they are also tense.

Die vorstehend beschriebene Vorrichtung 1 wie auch die vorstehend beschriebene Waffenstation 10 und das vorstehend beschriebene Verfahren zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass durch die Kopplung eines waffenseitigen Sicherungselements 11.2 mit dem Betätigungselement 2 zum Spannen der Waffe 11 eine Waffe 11 mit dem Betätigungselement 2 gespannt und gesichert werden kann und durch die Kopplung mit dem waffenseitigen Sicherungselement 11.2 selbst bei der Entnahme der Waffe 11 keine Gefahr für eine ungewollte Schussauslösung besteht.The apparatus 1 described above, as well as the above-described weapon station 10 and the method described above, are characterized in that a weapon 11 with the actuating element 2 is tensioned and secured by the coupling of a weapon-side securing element 11.2 with the actuating element 2 for clamping the weapon 11 can and by the coupling with the weapon-side securing element 11.2 even when removing the weapon 11, there is no danger for an unwanted shot firing.

Bezugszeichen:Reference numerals:

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linearer Abschnittlinear section
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Steuerabschnittcontrol section
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Steuerabschnittcontrol section
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Bypassbypass
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Weicheswitch
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Weicheswitch
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Steuerelementcontrol
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Schenkelleg
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Erhebungsurvey
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Zwischenelementintermediate element
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GleitelementSlide
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Antriebdrive
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Waffenstationweapon station
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Spannelementclamping element
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Claims (14)

  1. A device for cocking a weapon (11), in particular an automatic weapon, having an axially movable actuating element (2) which can be coupled to a cocking element (11.1) on the weapon for the purpose of cocking the weapon (11),
    characterized by
    a control device (3) by means of which the actuating element (2) can be coupled to a safety locking element (11.2) on the weapon for the purpose of making the weapon (11) safe and arming the weapon (11), wherein the control device (3) has a control element (4) which is movable jointly with the actuating element (2), and a control element (5) which is arranged at the weapon side.
  2. A weapon station having a weapon (11), in particular an automatic weapon, and having a cocking device (1) with an axially movable actuating element (2) which is coupled to a cocking element (11.1) on the weapon for the purpose of cocking the weapon (11),
    characterized by
    a control device (3) by means of which the actuating element (2) is coupled to a safety locking element (11.2) on the weapon for the purpose of making the weapon (11) safe and arming the weapon (11), wherein the control device (3) has a control element (4) which is movable jointly with the actuating element (2), and a control element (5) which is arranged at the weapon side.
  3. The device as claimed in claim 1 or weapon station as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the actuating element (2) can be moved by means of an in particular electromotive drive (7) for the purpose of cocking the weapon (11) and also for the purpose of making the weapon (11) safe and arming the weapon (11).
  4. The device as claimed in claim 1 or weapon station as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the control elements (4, 5) interact such that movements of the actuating element (2) in and/or counter to the cocking direction (S) of the weapon (11) are converted into a movement of the safety locking element (11.2) transversely with respect to the cocking direction (S) of the weapon (11).
  5. The device as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or weapon station as claimed in claim 2 or claim 4, characterized in that the control element (4) which is movable jointly with the actuating element (2) is formed in the manner of a control track.
  6. The device as claimed in claim 5 or weapon station as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the control track (4) has control sections (4.3, 4.4) which extend in a direction which is angled relative to the cocking direction (S) of the weapon (11).
  7. The device as claimed in claim 6 or weapon station as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the control track (4) has a bypass (4.6) for bypassing the control sections (4.1).
  8. The device as claimed in claim 7 or weapon station as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that the bypass (4.6) is equipped, at the entry and/or exit side(s), with switches (4.4).
  9. The device as claimed in one of claims 1 to 8 or weapon station as claimed in one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the control element (5) which is arranged at the weapon side is formed in the manner of a disengagement lever.
  10. The device as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9 or weapon station as claimed in one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the control elements (4, 5) are coupled to one another by means of an intermediate element (6).
  11. The device as claimed in claim 10 or weapon station as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the control elements (4, 5) are coupled to one another by means of the intermediate element (6) such that axial movements of the control element (4) are converted, via the control sections (4.1), into transverse movements of the control element (5) at the weapon side.
  12. The device as claimed in one of claims 6 to 11 or weapon station as claimed in one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the control sections (4.3, 4.4) form a control travel (W1), directed transversely with respect to the cocking direction, greater than the safety locking travel (W2) of the safety locking element (11.2).
  13. The device as claimed in claim 12 or weapon station as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the intermediate element (6) is of resilient design for the compensation of differences between the control travel (W1) and the safety locking travel (W2).
  14. A method for operating a weapon (11) which can be cocked by means of a cocking device (1), in particular an automatic weapon, in which method, for the purpose of cocking the weapon (11), an axially movable actuating element (2), which is coupled to a cocking element (11.1) on the weapon, of the cocking device (1) is moved in the cocking direction of the weapon (11),
    characterized
    in that the actuating element (2) is coupled by means of a control device (3) to a safety locking element (11.2) on the weapon, and is moved axially for the purpose of making the weapon (11) safe and arming the weapon (11), wherein the control device (3) has a control element (4) which is movable jointly with the actuating element (2), and a control element (5) which is arranged at the weapon side.
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