EP3186579A2 - Stabilisierungsvorrichtung für feuerwaffe - Google Patents
Stabilisierungsvorrichtung für feuerwaffeInfo
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- EP3186579A2 EP3186579A2 EP14900736.1A EP14900736A EP3186579A2 EP 3186579 A2 EP3186579 A2 EP 3186579A2 EP 14900736 A EP14900736 A EP 14900736A EP 3186579 A2 EP3186579 A2 EP 3186579A2
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Definitions
- the present disclosure relates to a firearm stabilization apparatus.
- the present disclosure further relates to a firearm stabilization apparatus which allows a user to properly seat the firearm in their shoulder pocket while wearing body armor.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus is reversibly attached to body armor.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus is integrated into the left or right shoulder regions of the body armor.
- Body armor also known as a bullet proof vest
- Body armor is protective gear designed to stop projectiles including bullets and shrapnel.
- Body armor is used by police, military personnel and private security services.
- body armors that used are by police officers, and body armors that are used by the military or other high risk groups, such as the Secret Service.
- Type I body armor protects against .22 long rifle lead round nose bullets, with nominal masses of 2.6 g, impacting at a minimum velocity of 320 m/s or less.
- Type II body armor protects against 9mm full metal jacketed round nose bullets, with nominal masses of 8.0 g, impacting at a minimum velocity of 332 m/s or less.
- Type III body armor protects against 9mm full metal jacketed round nose bullets, with nominal masses of 8.0 g, impacting at a minimum velocity of 427 m/s or less.
- Type IV body armor protects against .30 caliber armor piercing (AP) bullets (U.S.
- Type I-IV armors are often soft armors.
- Body armors for high risk groups are, at the moment, not soft armors.
- One example of body armor used by the Army is the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) 34 which replaced the older Interceptor body arnior.
- the IOTV as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, includes a front protector 42, a back protector 44 and optionally includes neck protectors 40 and/or side protectors 46.
- a soldier may don the IOTV in two ways. The first is to simply place the IOTV over the head and pull down, and the second is to remove fasteners on the soldier's left shoulder, sliding into the vest to the right.
- the soldier then lifts up the front panel of the vest and fastens a waistband, which takes the weight of the IOTV off the shoulders somewhat, and then fastens the side protection modules.
- a key design feature for the IOTV is that the entire system is able to be released with the pull of a hidden lanyard. The armor then falls apart into its component pieces, providing a means for escape in case the soldier falls into water or becomes trapped in a hazardous environment. The hidden release lanyard also allows medical personnel easier access to an injured soldier, which was one concern that was not addressed with the old Interceptor armor.
- the IOTV is designed to take the weight of the vest off the shoulders and move it to the lower torso.
- the IOTV may also be equipped with a mesh inner cover that is designed to improve airflow inside of the armor.
- the IOTV can withstand a direct impact from a 7.62 millimeter (both NATO and ex-Soviet types) on the front or rear trauma plates.
- the IOTV provides, without the ballistic ceramic plates inserted, protection from small caliber rounds (i.e. 9mm) and fragmentation, much the same as the fragmentation vest or "flak jacket" used since the Vietnam Conflict.
- Fig. 1 shows one embodiment of a prior art IOTV.
- Fig. 2 shows the various components of one embodiment of a prior art IOTV.
- Fig. 3 shows one embodiment of the front portion of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 4 shows one embodiment of the back portion of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 5 shows one embodiment of a fully assembled firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 6 shows one embodiment of the firearm stabilization apparatus receiving the butt end of a firearm.
- Fig. 7 shows an alternate embodiment of the firearm stabilization apparatus receiving the butt end of a firearm.
- Fig. 8 shows an alternate embodiment of the firearm stabilization apparatus being positioned inside of a pocket of a tactical vest.
- Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of an anchor of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 10 shows a side view of one embodiment of an anchor of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 1 1 shows a top view of one embodiment of an anchor of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 12 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a main body of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 13 shows a side view of one embodiment of a main body of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 14 shows a front view of one embodiment of a main body of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 15 shows an alternate side view of one embodiment of a main body of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 16 shows a top view of one embodiment of a main body of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 17 shows a bottom view of one embodiment of a main body of the firearm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 18 shows a side view of a firearm comprising a fire arm cushion.
- Fig. 19 shows a cut away rear view of a fire arm cushion.
- Fig. 20 shows a perspective view of the position of the fire arm cushion fire relative to the arm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 21 shows a side view of the position of the fire arm comprising the fire arm cushion fire relative to the arm stabilization apparatus.
- Fig. 22 shows a top view of one embodiment of the body armor attachment disclosed herein.
- Fig. 23 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of the body armor attachment disclosed herein.
- Fig. 24 shows an alternate front perspective view of one embodiment of the body armor attachment disclosed herein.
- Fig. 25 shows an alternate top view of one embodiment of the body armor attachment disclosed herein.
- Fig. 26 shows an alternate front perspective view of one embodiment of the body armor attachment disclosed herein.
- Fig. 27 shows a side perspective view of one embodiment of the body armor attachment disclosed herein.
- Figs. 28A and 28B show side perspective and side views of on embodiment of the firearm butt attachment disclosed herein.
- Figs. 29A and 29B show top and side perspective views of one embodiment of the first piece of the firearm butt attachment disclosed herein.
- Figs. 30A and 30B show top and side views of one embodiment of the second piece of the firearm butt attachment disclosed herein.
- the present disclosure provides, in one embodiment, a firearm stabilization apparatus that provides a stable location on the user ready to receive the butt stock of a rifle so that it is seated in the proper firing position.
- the present disclosure provides a firearm stabilization apparatus 2 which allows a user wearing body armor to position and stabilize a firearm in the proper position (i.e., the shoulder pocket) for accurate firing.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 includes a front portion 4, a back portion 22 and at least one connector 20 and reversibly attaches to a body armor 34.
- the front portion 4 is a quadrilateral and includes a curved medial side 6, a lateral side 8, an upper potion 10, a lower potion 12 and a front panel 14.
- the upper portion 10 also includes a medial and a lateral segment where the lateral segment intersects with the lateral side 8 of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 in a nearly perpendicular manner forming a right angle.
- the lower portion 12 likewise comprises a medial and a lateral segment where the lateral segment of the lower portion 12 intersects the lateral side 8 of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 to form an acute angle.
- the medial segments of the lower portion 12 and the upper portion 10 then intersect with the curved medial side 4 of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2.
- the upper portion 10 will be shorter than the lower portion 12 thereby allowing the curved medial side 4 and lower portion to form an angle or point where they intersect and creating a curve towards the intersection of the upper portion 10 and the curved medial side 6.
- the curve mimics or follows the curvature of the head/neck opening of body armor.
- the curve mimics or follows the curvature of the head/neck opening of the IOTV.
- the lower portion 12 is a straight line from its intersection with the lateral side 6 and the curved medial side 4.
- the lower portion 12 may include one or more steps or angles in the space from its intersection with the lateral side 6 and the curved medial side 4.
- the front portion 4 also includes at least one stabilizing element on the front panel 14 which stabilizes the butt of a firearm in the vertical orientation, the horizontal orientation or both (as shown in Fig. 3).
- the stabilizing element on the front portion 4 includes a horizontal stabilizing brace 16 and a vertical stabilizing brace 14.
- the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 serves to prevent the butt of a firearm from moving in the vertical axis while the vertical stabilizing brace 18 serves to prevent the butt of the firearm from moving along the horizontal axis.
- the front portion 4 may only include a horizontal stabilizing brace 16 or a vertical stabilizing brace 18.
- the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 and vertical stabilizing brace 18 are one contiguous piece of material that extends a distance along the lateral side 8 and the lower portion 12.
- the stabilization element may generally be located closer to the lateral side 8 of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 than the curved medial side 6 to allow the user to place the firearm's butt in the user's shoulder pocket.
- the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 and a vertical stabilizing brace 18 are approximately 0.25 inches in height (i.e., the top of the braces is approximately 0.25 inches from the front portion 4), although other heights are acceptable and should be considered within the scope of this disclosure.
- the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 and a vertical stabilizing brace 18 are different heights.
- the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 includes two (2) different segments, a first longer second segment and a second, shorter segment. The first longer segment measures approximately 6.00 inches long, 0.50 inches in width and 0.75 inches in height. The second shorter segment measures approximately 0.50 inches in length, 0.50 inches in width and 0.50 inches in height.
- the vertical stabilization brace 18 also includes two (2) segments, a first connecting segment and a second angled segment.
- the first connecting segment connects to both the angled segment and the second shorter segment of the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 and measures approximately 1.50 inches in length, 0.50 inches in height and 0.50 inches in width.
- the second angled segment intersects the first connecting piece to form an angle of approximately 40 degrees and measures approximately 1.25 inches long, 0.50 inches in height and 0.50 inches in width.
- the braces are made from rubber (natural or synthetic), although other materials known in the art are to be considered within the scope of this disclosure.
- the back portion 22 is substantially a mirror image of the front portion 4 (without the horizontal stabilizing brace 16 and vertical stabilizing brace 18) and has a curved medial side 24, a lateral side 26, an upper portion 28 and a lower portion 30.
- the back portion includes a shoulder strap passage 32 which allows the user to place the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 on the body armor (as described in more detail below) and allows the body armor to be donned in a normal manner.
- the shoulder strap passage 32 is a square with sides that are approximately 0.75 inches in length, though other shaped and sized shoulder strap passage may be required for different body armor. In this embodiment the shoulder strap passage 32 receives the quick release shoulder straps of the IOTV.
- the shoulder strap passage 32 should be of sufficient size, whether it is a square or other shape, to allow the quick release shoulder straps of the IOTV to function properly.
- the quick release features of the IOTV are important in that they allow the user to get out of the IOTV quickly when needed such as when a military vehicle rolls over into water and helps medics to treat the injured or wounded quicker.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 includes a front portion 4 as described above and shown in Fig. 3 and a back panel 15 (not shown).
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be reversibly attached to body armor through various means.
- the back panel 15 and the body armor have corresponding hook-and-loop fasteners (or Velcro) whereby the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 is attached to body armor.
- the body armor is the IOTV.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 is permanently attached to the body armor, preferably to the left, right or both shoulder regions. The permanent attachment could be by any method known including sewing, gluing or both.
- Fig. 5 shows the general assembly of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 which includes the front portion 4 and back portion 22 is shown using the connectors 20.
- the connectors are hook-and-loop fasteners although other embodiments such as nylon webbing, cloth webbing, elastic webbing and other means known to those of skill in the art are to be considered within the scope of this disclosure.
- the back portion 22 and front portion 4 are placed around the shoulder strap 33 of the body armor 34.
- the back portion 22 should be placed between the shoulder strap 33 and the user while the front portion 4 should be placed in an outward facing direction over the shoulder strap 33 with the stabilizing braces facing outward as well.
- the front portion 4 and rear portions 22 are joined together through the connectors (such as the hook and loop fasteners).
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 is attached to the body armor 34 by simply sliding it over the shoulder strap 33.
- the shoulder strap 33 will be passed through the shoulder strap passage 32 on the back portion 22.
- the body armor 34 then may be worn in a normal manner.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be constructed from any suitable material.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 is constructed from standard Army Combat Uniform Material ("ACU" material).
- ACU Army Combat Uniform Material
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 is constructed from material similar to the pattern and material of the body armor on which it is placed.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be constructed from a black material.
- the front portion 4 may include a non-slip surface which further helps stabilize the firearm.
- the non-slip surface may include rubber (natural or synthetic) or siliconized compounds.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 is designed to be worn with the IOTV.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be worn with the Marine Modern Tactical Vest (MTV), Improved Ballistic Armor (IBA) or soft armors constructed from Kevlar ® ' Kevlar 29 ® ' Kevlar Protera ® (all available from E. I. du Pont de Nemours), Spectra ® fiber (available from Allied Signal), Gold Shield ® (also available from Allied Signal), TWARON ® (available from Akzo Nobel) or Dragon Skin ® Armor (available from Pinnacle Armor).
- MTV Marine Modern Tactical Vest
- IBA Improved Ballistic Armor
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may adapted for use with future body armors as well including without limitation the Soldier Plate Carrier ® (available from KDH Defense Systems), the Rampage, and the Coyote Chameleon ® Tactical Vest (available from ArchAngel, Inc.)
- the dimensions of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be altered to coincide with different sizes of body armor.
- body armor may come in a small, medium, large or extra-large size and the overall dimensions of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be altered to provide the correct fit with a certain size of body armor.
- the lateral side 8 is approximately 9.00 inches in length
- the upper portion 10 is approximately 3.00 inches in length
- the lower portion 12 is approximately 6.00 inches in length.
- the dimensions of the back portion 22 may substantially mirror the dimensions of the front portion 4.
- the dimensions of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be altered to fit different types of body armor, by way of non-limiting example, a firearm stabilization apparatus 2 that fits a large size IOTV may be of • different dimensions than one that fits a large size Marine MTV.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 comprises a main body 50 and an anchor 52. In yet another embodiment, the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 comprises a main body 50.
- the anchor 52 further comprises a spindle 54, an arm 56 and a anchor body 58.
- the anchor 52 is configured to securely and effectively position the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 in place while in use.
- the spindle 54 contacts the anchor body 56 on one end of the spindle 54 and extends generally upwardly therefrom.
- spindle 54 is affixed to the anchor body 56 via glue or epoxy, of course, other means of fastening or attaching the spindle 54 to the anchor body 56 that provide sufficient resiliency for proper operation should be considered within the scope of this embodiment.
- the arm 56 extends in a generally latitudinal direction from the anchor body 58 as shown in Figs. 8 and 9.
- the arm 56 (as described below) is the principle mechanism that serves to securely position the anchor 52 relative the body armor 34.
- the arm 56 and the anchor body 58 comprise an integrally formed construction.
- the anchor 52 is configured to be positioned in the pocket 48 of the body armor 34.
- the anchor 52 may be inserted into the pocket 48 by turning the anchor 52 such that the arm 56 is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pocket 48 and lowering the anchor 52 into the pocket 48.
- the anchor 52 is rotated such that the arm 56 is positioned towards the medial line of the vest 34 (and thus the wearer's body).
- the anchor 52 is rotated until the bottom of the anchor 53 comes is proximate to the bottom of the pocket 48.
- the rotation of the anchor 52 positions the arm 56 in such position as to effectively secure the anchor 52 in place in the pocket 48.
- the main body 50 of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 may be lowered onto the spindle 54.
- the main body 50 is freely rotatable about the spindle 54.
- the main body 50 comprises a stopped dado 60 on its front surface, one or more screw holes 64 inside of the stopped dado 60, a spindle receiving opening 64 and a slot 66.
- the stopped dado 60 creates a depression or recess on the front surface of the main body 50 in which a first magnet 68 is placed. Generally, it is desirable that the shape and size of the depression created by the stopped dado 60 mirrors the size and dimension of the first magnet 68.
- the first magnet 68 may be secured to the main body 50 via one or more screws (or other fasteners) which inserts into the one or more screw holes 64. Alternatively, the first magnet 68 may be affixed to the main body 50 via a glue or other mechanism without the use of screws.
- the main body 50 further comprises a spindle receiving opening 64 located below the stopped dado 60.
- the spindle receiving opening 64 receives the spindle 54 of the anchor 52, as such the spindle receiving opening 64 should be of sufficient diameter and depth to receive the spindle 54.
- the main body 50 also comprises a slot 66 on a first edge.
- the slot is configured to receive a second magnet 70.
- the slot 66 may of sufficient depth such that it is in fluid communication with the depression created by the stopped dado 60.
- the first edge of the first magnet 68 and the first edge of the second magnet 70 attract one another along such that the attraction serves to hold the second magnet 70 in place in the slot 66.
- the slot 66 may extend the length of the main body 50 or it may extend only a portion of the length of the main body 50.
- the main body 50 is configured to fit within the pocket 48 of the vest 34 as described herein. In an alternate embodiment, the main body 50 may be sewn into or included with the vest during manufacture. Accordingly, it should be considered within the scope of this disclosure to provide a firearm stabilization apparatus 2 comprising only the main body 50 as described above (without the spindle receiving opening 64).
- the firearm stabilization apparatus 2 further comprises a firearm butt addition 72 as shown in Figs. 18-20.
- the firearm butt addition 72 is attached to the butt of a firearm 74 and further comprises a cavity 67 configured to receive a third magnet 78.
- the firearm butt addition 72 can serve a multitude of purposes, including without limitation providing a cushion or padding between the operator and the firearm 74 to absorb recoil and to house the third magnet.
- the third magnet 78 can be added to the existing butt plate of a firearm 74 without the use of the firearm butt addition 72.
- Figs. 20-21 show use of this embodiment of the firearm stabilization apparatus 2.
- the main body 50 is lowered onto the spindle 54.
- the firearm 74 comprising the firearm butt addition 72 is brought into proximity to the main body 50, then the attractive forces of the first magnet 68 and the third magnet 78 serve to position the firearm 74 in the correct firing postion (i.e., in the operator's shoulder pocket).
- the second magnet 70 serves to repel the third magnet 78 thereby adding additional force to keep the firearm 74 in the correct firing position.
- the main body 50 is rotatable on the spindle 54, the operator may rotate the firearm 74 as needed to accurately aim and shoot the firearm 74.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus also helps alleviate the muscle strain and fatigue associated with holding the firearm 74 in the correct firing position for long periods of time.
- the firearm stabilization apparatus comprises a body armor attachment 80 and the firearm butt addition 72.
- the body armor attachment 80 comprises an addition that can be applied to a body armor 34 or most preferably the shoulder strap 33 of the body armor 34.
- the body armor attachment 80 may be adapted and/or configured to wrap around the shoulder strap 33.
- the body armor attachment comprises flaps 80A, 80B and 80C which serve to allow the body armor attachment 34 to wrap around the shoulder strap 33.
- flap 80A and 80C may be attached to one another to secure the body armor attachment 34 in place. Flaps 80 A and 80C may be attached to one another by any acceptable means known in the art, including snaps, buttons or opposing hook-and-loop fabric (such as Velcro®) as shown in Figs. 22-30.
- Flap 80B comprises a face 82 that faces away from the wearer of the body armor 34 (or alternatively, faces the target at which the firearm 74 may be aimed).
- This face 82 comprises a fastening means 82A, such as snaps, hook-and-loop fabric (such as Velcro®) that is adapted and/or configured to fasten to an opposing fastening means on face 84A of flap 84.
- This arrangement allows flap 84 to be in an attached or unattached position in regards to face 82A and therefore flap 80B - put another way, the face 82 and flap 84 are reversibly connectable to one another.
- face 82 and flap 84 are permanently attached to one another (such as by being sewn together) along their respective bottom edges. This configuration allows the flap 84 swing or swivel away from face 82 (discussed in more detail below).
- the flap 84 and face 82 may be constructed of one piece of material (i.e.,, integral).
- Flap 84 also comprises one or more pockets 86 or cavities that receive a plurality of magnets 88.
- a plurality of magnets 88A may be placed in pocket 86A.
- One magnet, located on the outer edge is repulsive with the third magnet 78 in the firearm butt attachment 72.
- a second magnet more centrally located is attractive to the third magnet 78 in the firearm butt attachment 72.
- Flap 80B may also comprise a pocket 86B that is on the interior of the flap 80B closest to the shoulder strap 33. This pocket 86B is adapted and/or configured to receive an additional plurality of magnets, 88B.
- One magnet, located on the outer edge is repulsive with the third magnet 78 in the firearm butt attachment 72.
- a second magnet more centrally located is attractive to the third magnet 78 in the firearm butt attachment 72.
- the firearm butt attachment 72 is attached to the butt of a firearm 74 and further comprises a cavity 112 configured to receive a third magnet 78.
- the firearm butt addition 72 can serve a multitude of purposes, including without limitation providing a cushion or padding between the operator and the firearm 74 to absorb recoil and to house the third magnet.
- the third magnet 78 can be added to the existing butt plate of a firearm 74 without the use of the firearm butt addition 72.
- the firearm butt attachment 72 comprises two (2) pieces, 72 A and 72B, of rubber like material joined together by gluing or otherwise fastening the pieces, 72A and 72B, together.
- the first piece, 72A is adapted and/or configured to snap over the end of a butt of a firearm.
- first piece 72A comprises of locking elements 100 and 102 which engage various slots on the butt of the firearm 74. Further, first piece 72A may comprise a plurality of openings, 104A, 104B, etc. that receive recoil pillars 110 (discussed below) that extend from the second piece 72B.
- the second piece, 72B in one embodiment, comprises a cavity 112 and recoil pillars 110.
- the cavity 112 receives the third magnet 78 (not shown) which is either attracted to or repelled by the first and second magnets present in the vest attachment 80. These forces serve to stabilize and position the firearm 74.
- the recoil pillars 110 serve to dampen the recoil felt by the wearer when firing the firearm 74.
- the recoil pillars 110 may also serve to further secure the first piece 72 A to the second piece 72B.
- the first piece 72A and second piece 72B may be affixed to one another (or fastened together) using adhesive as would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the fastening may be strengthened by applying adhesive to a coupling element present on both pieces 72A and 72B.
- the body armor attachment 80 is attached to the body armor 34 by wrapping flaps 80A and 80C around the shoulder strap 33. Then flaps 80 A and 80C are affixed to one another. The flap 84 and face 82 are affixed to one another initially as well. Then the firearm 74 with the firearm butt attachment 72 attached thereto is brought in proximity to the body armor attachment 80. The attraction and repulsion of the magnets 88A, 88B and 78 then serve to correctly position the firearm 74 in the shoulder pocket. If the wearer desires to lower the firearm 74 but not disengage the firearm 74 from the body armor attachment 80, the wearer may simply pull flap 84 to disengage it from face 82.
- Flap 84 will then pivot or swivel around its sewn edge with face 82 thereby allowing flap 84 to transition from a vertical orientation when it is attached to face 82 to a horizontal orientation. In the horizontal orientation, the firearm 74 will most likely be in a lowered position.
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