EP3320296B1 - Recoil intensifier of an externally powered machine weapon, in particular a machine gun - Google Patents

Recoil intensifier of an externally powered machine weapon, in particular a machine gun Download PDF

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EP3320296B1
EP3320296B1 EP16734681.6A EP16734681A EP3320296B1 EP 3320296 B1 EP3320296 B1 EP 3320296B1 EP 16734681 A EP16734681 A EP 16734681A EP 3320296 B1 EP3320296 B1 EP 3320296B1
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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
    • F41A21/00—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means
    • F41A21/26—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means specially adapted for recoil reinforcement, e.g. for training purposes
    • 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
    • F41A19/01—Counting means indicating the number of shots fired
    • 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
    • F41A25/00—Gun mountings permitting recoil or return to battery, e.g. gun cradles; Barrel buffers or brakes
    • F41A25/10—Spring-operated systems
    • F41A25/12—Spring-operated systems using coil springs
    • 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
    • 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
    • F41A17/00—Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties
    • F41A17/18—Hang-fire prevention
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A21/00—Barrels; Gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means
    • F41A21/06—Plural barrels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41F—APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES OR MISSILES FROM BARRELS, e.g. CANNONS; LAUNCHERS FOR ROCKETS OR TORPEDOES; HARPOON GUNS
    • F41F1/00—Launching apparatus for projecting projectiles or missiles from barrels, e.g. cannons; Harpoon guns
    • F41F1/08—Multibarrel guns, e.g. twin guns

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  • the invention relates to a recoil amplifier of a foreign-powered weapon, in particular a machine gun and a machine gun.
  • self-propelled weapons In machine guns or machine guns, a distinction is made between self-propelled and foreign-powered weapons.
  • self-propelled weapons the gas pressure is used to unlock a shutter and the charging process initiated.
  • foreign-powered weapons the locking and unlocking of the closure etc. takes place by means of an electric drive.
  • An automatic rifle gas pressure loader discloses the DE 20 2008 000 357 U1 , a gas pressure loader the DE 00C0000020MAZ. To support the functionality is in the DE 1 839 167 U proposed to provide a recoil amplifier in a weapon that is used for the shelling of blank cartridges.
  • a muzzle brake with automatic weapon and gun fire suppressors where the opening of the shutter is actuated by the barrel pushed back by the gas pressure, also describes the DE 1 953 539 A1 ,
  • a recoil loader reveals the AT 257 422 B while the DE 10 2009 056 253 B3 a rebound lock for a locking slide a closure of a gas pressure loader published.
  • Foreign powered weapons are from the DE 10 2009 056 735 A1 , the DE 10 2008 015 892 B3 , the DE 10 2007 048 468 A1 as well as the DE 10 2008 060 217 A1 known.
  • a weapon return can be used to detect a shot as such, as in the DE 10 2008 060 216 A1 disclosed.
  • a carriage is moved from one position to another, while he remains in the first position when not shot.
  • the carriage can not be taken by a cam of the drive and the closure operatively associated with the carriage can not be unlocked.
  • a muzzle brake on the barrel of foreign-powered weapons is used to minimize the weapon return.
  • the invention has the object to provide a way with which not only an emergency stop but also other follow-up functions for safety and / or function of a foreign-powered weapon can be triggered.
  • the invention is based on the idea to generate a sufficiently good and reproducible signal for reliable function recognition of a foreign-powered machine gun, especially in a weapon with a low weapon return.
  • the idea is solved by the inclusion of a recoil amplifier instead of an otherwise used device for reducing a recoil, such as a muzzle brake.
  • the shape of the recoil amplifier is funnel-shaped.
  • the simple funnel shape produces a higher tube return of the barrel.
  • This reinforced tube return generates a safe signal, for example, for the detection of a shot and its subsequent functions of a foreign-powered machine gun (also machine guns).
  • Follow-up functions are z.
  • a fault detection a quick stop release and an example, depending on the temperature to be undertaken weapon barrel change. If, for example, a predefinable shot load is determined, eg via a shot counter ( EP 2 518 430 A2 ), a change of the weapon barrel can be accomplished.
  • a multi-tube weapon with a tube bundle consisting of several gun barrels, a new barrel can be placed in front of the shutter (rotated).
  • the increased recoil can be compensated by an internal return damping, which causes a small force on a carrier system of the weapon, but without reducing the weapon return itself.
  • This may preferably be two maintenance-free return damper in the center of gravity of the returning masses.
  • Such a return damper may be formed by a spiral in the housing.
  • the freedom from maintenance results from the closed, modular structure.
  • the two return damper turn in one Recess of the weapon cradle inserted and easily locked.
  • the relative to the weapon housing (part of the returning mass) fixed cradle ensures that no increased shot load on other components, such as engine, sensors, target devices and / or additional aggregates, and a relative to the weapon housing stationary feeder that no vibrations are exerted on the ammunition.
  • Fig. 1 shows in a perspective sectional view of a weapon barrel 1 here in Fig. 3 partially shown foreign-powered weapon 10, such as machine gun or machine gun, with a recoil amplifier 2, in which the front end 3 of the barrel 1 preferably merges seamlessly.
  • the recoil amplifier 2 can be made in one piece with the gun barrel 1.
  • the recoil amplifier 2 preferably has a simple funnel shape 4.
  • the funnel-shaped recoil amplifier 2 can also be screwed onto the front end of the weapon barrel or fastened in a different manner, similar to a muzzle brake.
  • Fig. 2 are several weapon tubes 1 (tube bundle 9), each with a recoil amplifier 2 shown.
  • the action of the recoil boost is given only by the system (gun barrel 1, recoil booster 2) which is in the firing position of the machine gun 10, preferably by the system which is in the down position / position 5.
  • the weapon 10 in turn has a weapon housing 22 which is lafetierbar in a weapons cradle 23 and an internal return of the returning masses 6 within the weapon cradle 23 allows.
  • the operation of the recoil gain in the foreign powered weapon 10 is as follows: With firing a directed against the firing direction impulse is on the returning masses 6 of the weapon, such as gun barrel 1, gun housing 22, etc., in a known manner. exercised. This pulse is now supported by the shape of the recoil amplifier 2, here by the funnel shape 4, at the front end 3 of the gun barrel 1, ie, amplified. The returning masses 6 thereby experience an increased return.
  • This return of the weapon housing 22 generated by the gain of a sufficiently strong and safe signal that allows a review of the function and thus the reliability of the machine gun 10.
  • This preferably mechanically triggered by the returning masses 6 and the return of the weapon housing 22 signal is then used, for example, to count the number of shots. If necessary, an emergency stop function can also be activated. Furthermore, further function releases of a foreign-powered machine gun 10 can build on this signal. In this case, the mechanical signal can also be converted into an electrical signal, for example by a switch for the shot count etc., ie in accordance with the further
  • the recoil amplifier 2 is used in this externally driven weapon as a functional part, i. as an amplifier part for a functional check of the weapon 10 itself, not as an active part, as in known recoil loaders.
  • Fig. 3 shown here is an internal return damping 20, here for example with two return absorbers 21, in the center of gravity of the returning masses 6.
  • the return damping 20 used here comprises two return damper 21, consisting of a housing for receiving a spring, such as coil spring (not shown) and on both sides the end faces of the housing 33 mounted bolts 31, 32 as endpoints or contact pins.
  • the weapon barrel 1 With shot and return, the weapon barrel 1 (with tube bundle 9) and the weapon housing 22 with holder of the weapon barrel 1, 1 ', 1 "are moved backwards counter to the firing direction, thereby enabling a sufficient path of the weapon barrel 22 the weapon housing 22 and the returning masses 6 are impacted by the return damper 21, which is firmly integrated in the cradle 23, during recoil, ie viewed in the weft direction, at the front ends of the return damper 21 the weapon case 22 has reached the sufficient way, the front bezel 30 at.
  • the game 25 is used up and shifts backwards (contrary to the shooting direction).
  • the front bezel 30 on the front bolt 31 of the return damper 21 This can in addition to the damping generate the signal that can be used for the functional test of the weapon 10. Swing back the returning masses 6 and thus also the weapon housing 22 in the weft direction, suggests the rear bezel 30 to the rear bolt 32 at.

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Die Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit einem Rückstoßverstärker einer fremd angetriebenen Waffe, insbesondere einer Maschinenwaffe und eines Maschinengewehrs.The invention relates to a recoil amplifier of a foreign-powered weapon, in particular a machine gun and a machine gun.

Bei Maschinenwaffen oder Maschinengewehren wird unterschieden zwischen eigen- und fremd angetriebenen Waffen. Bei eigen angetriebenen Waffen wird der Gasdruck zum Entriegeln eines Verschlusses genutzt und der Ladevorgang eingeleitet. Bei fremd angetriebenen Waffen erfolgt das Verriegeln und Entriegeln des Verschlusses etc. mittels Hilfe eines elektrischen Antriebs.In machine guns or machine guns, a distinction is made between self-propelled and foreign-powered weapons. In self-propelled weapons, the gas pressure is used to unlock a shutter and the charging process initiated. In foreign-powered weapons, the locking and unlocking of the closure etc. takes place by means of an electric drive.

Einen automatischen Gewehr-Gasdrucklader offenbart die DE 20 2008 000 357 U1 , einen Gasdrucklader die DE 00C0000020MAZ. Zur Unterstützung der Funktionsfähigkeit wird in der DE 1 839 167 U vorgeschlagen, einen Rücklaufverstärker in einer Waffe vorzusehen, der für das Verschießen von Platzpatronen verwendet wird. Eine Mündungsbremse mit Feuerdämpfer für automatische Waffen und Geschütze, bei denen das Öffnen des Verschlusses durch den vom Gasdruck zurückgestoßenen Lauf betätigt wird, beschreibt zudem die DE 1 953 539 A1 . Einen Rückstoßlader offenbart die AT 257 422 B , während die DE 10 2009 056 253 B3 eine Rückprallsperre für einen Verriegelungsschieber eines Verschlusses eines Gasdruckladers publiziert.An automatic rifle gas pressure loader discloses the DE 20 2008 000 357 U1 , a gas pressure loader the DE 00C0000020MAZ. To support the functionality is in the DE 1 839 167 U proposed to provide a recoil amplifier in a weapon that is used for the shelling of blank cartridges. A muzzle brake with automatic weapon and gun fire suppressors, where the opening of the shutter is actuated by the barrel pushed back by the gas pressure, also describes the DE 1 953 539 A1 , A recoil loader reveals the AT 257 422 B while the DE 10 2009 056 253 B3 a rebound lock for a locking slide a closure of a gas pressure loader published.

Fremd angetriebene Waffen sind aus der DE 10 2009 056 735 A1 , der DE 10 2008 015 892 B3 , der DE 10 2007 048 468 A1 als auch der DE 10 2008 060 217 A1 bekannt. Bei derartigen Waffen kann ein Waffenrücklauf genutzt werden, um einen Schuss als solches zu detektieren, wie in der DE 10 2008 060 216 A1 offenbart. Bei erfolgtem Schuss wird ein Schlitten von einer Position in eine andere verschoben, während er bei nicht erfolgtem Schuss in der ersten Position verbleibt. Somit kann der Schlitten von einem Nocken des Antriebs nicht mitgenommen und der mit dem Schlitten funktional verbundene Verschluss nicht entriegelt werden. Eine Mündungsbremse am Waffenrohr bei fremd angetriebenen Waffen dient dazu, den Waffenrücklauf zu minimieren.Foreign powered weapons are from the DE 10 2009 056 735 A1 , the DE 10 2008 015 892 B3 , the DE 10 2007 048 468 A1 as well as the DE 10 2008 060 217 A1 known. In such weapons, a weapon return can be used to detect a shot as such, as in the DE 10 2008 060 216 A1 disclosed. When shot, a carriage is moved from one position to another, while he remains in the first position when not shot. Thus, the carriage can not be taken by a cam of the drive and the closure operatively associated with the carriage can not be unlocked. A muzzle brake on the barrel of foreign-powered weapons is used to minimize the weapon return.

Eine weitere fremd angetrieben Waffe mit wenigstens einem Waffenrohr und einem Waffengehäuse ist aus der WO 91/16590 A1 bekannt.Another alien powered weapon with at least a gun barrel and a gun barrel is out of the box WO 91/16590 A1 known.

Hier stellt sich die Erfindung die Aufgabe, eine Möglichkeit anzugeben, mit der nicht nur ein Not-Stopp sondern auch andere Folgefunktionen zur Sicherheit und / oder Funktion einer fremd angetriebenen Waffe ausgelöst werden können.Here, the invention has the object to provide a way with which not only an emergency stop but also other follow-up functions for safety and / or function of a foreign-powered weapon can be triggered.

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

Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, ein ausreichend gutes und reproduzierbares Signal zur sicheren Funktionserkennung einer fremd angetriebenen Maschinenwaffe, insbesondere bei einer Waffe mit einem geringen Waffenrücklauf, zu generieren.The invention is based on the idea to generate a sufficiently good and reproducible signal for reliable function recognition of a foreign-powered machine gun, especially in a weapon with a low weapon return.

Gelöst wird die Idee durch die Einbindung eines Rückstoßverstärkers anstelle einer sonst verwendeten Vorrichtung zur Reduzierung eines Rückstoßes, beispielsweise einer Mündungsbremse. Die Form des Rückstoßverstärkers ist trichterförmig. Durch die einfache Trichterform wird ein höherer Rohrrücklauf des Waffenrohres produziert. Dieser verstärkte Rohrrücklauf generiert ein sicheres Signal, beispielsweise zur Schusserkennung und deren Folgefunktionen einer fremd angetriebenen Maschinenwaffe (auch Maschinengewehre). Folgefunktionen sind z. B. eine Störungserkennung, eine Schnellstoppauslösung sowie ein beispielsweise temperaturabhängig vorzunehmender Waffenrohrwechsel. Wird beispielsweise eine vorgebbare Schussbelastung ermittelt, z.B. über einen Schusszähler ( EP 2 518 430 A2 ), kann ein Wechsel des Waffenrohres vollzogen werden. Bei einer Mehrrohrwaffe mit einem Rohrbündel, bestehend aus mehreren Waffenrohren, kann ein neues Waffenrohr vor den Verschluss gelegt (gedreht) werden.The idea is solved by the inclusion of a recoil amplifier instead of an otherwise used device for reducing a recoil, such as a muzzle brake. The shape of the recoil amplifier is funnel-shaped. The simple funnel shape produces a higher tube return of the barrel. This reinforced tube return generates a safe signal, for example, for the detection of a shot and its subsequent functions of a foreign-powered machine gun (also machine guns). Follow-up functions are z. As a fault detection, a quick stop release and an example, depending on the temperature to be undertaken weapon barrel change. If, for example, a predefinable shot load is determined, eg via a shot counter ( EP 2 518 430 A2 ), a change of the weapon barrel can be accomplished. In a multi-tube weapon with a tube bundle, consisting of several gun barrels, a new barrel can be placed in front of the shutter (rotated).

Kompensiert werden kann der verstärkte Rückstoß durch eine interne Rücklaufdämpfung, die eine geringe Krafteinwirkung auf ein Trägersystem der Waffe bewirkt, ohne jedoch den Waffenrücklauf selbst zu reduzieren. Das können bevorzugt zwei wartungsfreie Rücklaufdämpfer im Schwerpunkt der rücklaufenden Massen sein. Ein derartiger Rücklaufdämpfer kann durch eine Spirale im Gehäuse ausgebildet sein. Die Wartungsfreiheit ergibt sich aus dem geschlossenen, modularen Aufbau. Die beiden Rücklaufdämpfer werden ihrerseits in einer Ausnehmung der Waffenwiege eingelegt und leicht arretiert. Die gegenüber dem Waffengehäuse (Bestandteil der rücklaufenden Masse) ortsfeste Wiege gewährleistet, dass keine erhöhte Schussbelastung auf andere Bauteile, wie Motor, Sensoren, Zieleinrichtungen und / oder Zusatzaggregate erfolgt, und ein gegenüber dem Waffengehäuse ortsfester Zuführer, dass keine Erschütterungen auf die Munition ausgeübt werden.The increased recoil can be compensated by an internal return damping, which causes a small force on a carrier system of the weapon, but without reducing the weapon return itself. This may preferably be two maintenance-free return damper in the center of gravity of the returning masses. Such a return damper may be formed by a spiral in the housing. The freedom from maintenance results from the closed, modular structure. The two return damper turn in one Recess of the weapon cradle inserted and easily locked. The relative to the weapon housing (part of the returning mass) fixed cradle ensures that no increased shot load on other components, such as engine, sensors, target devices and / or additional aggregates, and a relative to the weapon housing stationary feeder that no vibrations are exerted on the ammunition.

Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Zeichnung soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung eines Rückstoßverstärkers,
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung des Rückstoßverstärkers in einer Anwendung,
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den Rückstoßverstärker nach Fig. 2 mit einer in der Waffe gelagerten Rücklaufdämpfung.
Reference to an embodiment with drawing, the invention will be explained in more detail. It shows:
Fig. 1
a perspective sectional view of a recoil amplifier,
Fig. 2
a perspective view of the recoil amplifier in an application,
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the recoil amplifier after Fig. 2 with a return damping mounted in the weapon.

Fig. 1 zeigt in einer perspektivischen Schnittdarstellung ein Waffenrohr 1 einer hier in Fig. 3 teilweise dargestellten fremd angetriebenen Waffe 10, wie Maschinenwaffe bzw. Maschinengewehr, mit einem Rückstoßverstärker 2, in den das vordere Ende 3 des Waffenrohres 1 bevorzugt übergangslos übergeht. Der Rückstoßverstärker 2 kann mit dem Waffenrohr 1 einteilig ausgeführt sein. Der Rückstoßverstärker 2 weist bevorzugt eine einfache Trichterform 4 auf. Alternativ kann der trichterförmige Rückstoßverstärker 2 auch ähnlich einer Mündungsbremse auf das vordere Ende des Waffenrohrs aufgeschraubt oder in einer anderen Art und Weise befestigt werden. Fig. 1 shows in a perspective sectional view of a weapon barrel 1 here in Fig. 3 partially shown foreign-powered weapon 10, such as machine gun or machine gun, with a recoil amplifier 2, in which the front end 3 of the barrel 1 preferably merges seamlessly. The recoil amplifier 2 can be made in one piece with the gun barrel 1. The recoil amplifier 2 preferably has a simple funnel shape 4. Alternatively, the funnel-shaped recoil amplifier 2 can also be screwed onto the front end of the weapon barrel or fastened in a different manner, similar to a muzzle brake.

In Fig. 2 sind mehrere Waffenrohre 1 (Rohrbündel 9) mit je einem Rückstoßverstärker 2 dargestellt. Die Wirkung des Rückstoßverstärkens ist nur durch das System (Waffenrohr 1, Rückstoßverstärker 2) gegeben, welches sich in der Schussposition der Maschinenwaffe 10 befindet, bevorzugt durch das System, das sich in der unteren Position / Stellung 5 befindet.In Fig. 2 are several weapon tubes 1 (tube bundle 9), each with a recoil amplifier 2 shown. The action of the recoil boost is given only by the system (gun barrel 1, recoil booster 2) which is in the firing position of the machine gun 10, preferably by the system which is in the down position / position 5.

Die Waffe 10 weist ihrerseits ein Waffengehäuse 22 auf, das in einer Waffenwiege 23 lafettierbar ist und einen internen Rücklauf der rücklaufenden Massen 6 innerhalb der Waffenwiege 23 ermöglicht.The weapon 10 in turn has a weapon housing 22 which is lafetierbar in a weapons cradle 23 and an internal return of the returning masses 6 within the weapon cradle 23 allows.

Die Funktionsweise der Rückstoßverstärkung bei der fremd angetriebenen Waffe 10 ist wie folgt:
Mit Schussabgabe wird in bekannter Art und Weise ein gegen die Schussrichtung gerichteter Impuls auf die rücklaufenden Massen 6 der Waffe, wie Waffenrohr 1, Waffengehäuse 22 etc., ausgeübt. Dieser Impuls wird nunmehr durch die Form des Rückstoßverstärkers 2, hier durch die Trichterform 4, am vorderen Ende 3 des Waffenrohres 1 unterstützt, d.h., verstärkt. Die rücklaufenden Massen 6 erfahren dadurch einen verstärkten Rücklauf. Dieser Rücklauf des Waffengehäuses 22 generiert durch die Verstärkung ein ausreichend starkes und sicheres Signal, das eine Überprüfung der Funktion und damit der Funktionssicherheit der Maschinenwaffe 10 ermöglicht. Dieses bevorzugt mechanisch durch die rücklaufenden Massen 6 bzw. den Rücklauf des Waffengehäuses 22 ausgelöste Signal wird dann beispielsweise genutzt, um die Anzahl der Schüsse zu zählen. Wenn nötig, kann auch eine Not-Stopp-Funktion aktiviert werden. Des Weiteren können weitere Funktionsauslösungen einer fremd angetriebenen Maschinenwaffe 10 auf dieses Signal aufbauen. Dabei kann das mechanische Signal auch in ein elektrisches Signal, z.B. durch einen Schalter für die Schusszählung etc., d.h., entsprechend der weiteren Nutzung des Signals, umgewandelt werden.The operation of the recoil gain in the foreign powered weapon 10 is as follows:
With firing a directed against the firing direction impulse is on the returning masses 6 of the weapon, such as gun barrel 1, gun housing 22, etc., in a known manner. exercised. This pulse is now supported by the shape of the recoil amplifier 2, here by the funnel shape 4, at the front end 3 of the gun barrel 1, ie, amplified. The returning masses 6 thereby experience an increased return. This return of the weapon housing 22 generated by the gain of a sufficiently strong and safe signal that allows a review of the function and thus the reliability of the machine gun 10. This preferably mechanically triggered by the returning masses 6 and the return of the weapon housing 22 signal is then used, for example, to count the number of shots. If necessary, an emergency stop function can also be activated. Furthermore, further function releases of a foreign-powered machine gun 10 can build on this signal. In this case, the mechanical signal can also be converted into an electrical signal, for example by a switch for the shot count etc., ie in accordance with the further use of the signal.

Der Rückstoßverstärker 2 dient bei dieser fremd angetriebenen Waffe als Funktionsteil, d.h. als Verstärkerteil für eine Funktionsüberprüfung der Waffe 10 selbst, nicht als Wirkteil, wie bei bekannten Rückstoßladern.The recoil amplifier 2 is used in this externally driven weapon as a functional part, i. as an amplifier part for a functional check of the weapon 10 itself, not as an active part, as in known recoil loaders.

In Fig. 3 dargestellt ist eine interne Rücklaufdämpfung 20, hier beispielsweise mit zwei Rücklaufdämpfern 21, im Schwerpunkt der rücklaufenden Massen 6. Die hier verwendete Rücklaufdämpfung 20 umfasst zwei Rücklaufdämpfer 21, bestehend aus einem Gehäuse zur Aufnahme einer Feder, z.B. Spiralfeder (nicht näher dargestellt) und beidseitig an den Stirnseiten des Gehäuses 33 angebrachten Bolzen 31, 32 als Endpunkte bzw. Kontaktbolzen. Diese beiden Bolzen, der vordere Bolzen 31 und der hintere Bolzen 32, sind ihrerseits bevorzugt zwischen Lünetten 30 einer Halterung des Waffenrohres / der Waffenrohre 1, 1', 1" (=̂Rohrbündel 9) platziert. Die Rücklaufdämpfer 21 sind in Ausnehmungen 34 der Waffenwiege 23 eingelegt und in diesen fest integriert. Sie weisen zum Waffengehäuse 22 (den Lünetten 30) ein Spiel 25 auf. Waffenwiege 23 sowie ein Zuführer 24 sind gegenüber den rücklaufenden Massen 6 ortsfest.In Fig. 3 shown here is an internal return damping 20, here for example with two return absorbers 21, in the center of gravity of the returning masses 6. The return damping 20 used here comprises two return damper 21, consisting of a housing for receiving a spring, such as coil spring (not shown) and on both sides the end faces of the housing 33 mounted bolts 31, 32 as endpoints or contact pins. These two bolts, the front bolt 31 and the rear bolt 32, are in turn preferably placed between steady rests 30 of a holder of the weapon barrel / tubes 1, 1 ', 1 "(= tube bundle 9) 23 and they are permanently integrated into the weapon housing 22. They have a play 25 on the weapon housing 22 (the steady rests 30) .Warrant cradle 23 and a feeder 24 are stationary with respect to the returning masses 6.

Mit Schuss und Rücklauf werden das Waffenrohr 1 (mit Rohrbündel 9) und das Waffengehäuse 22 mit Halterung des / der Waffenrohre 1, 1', 1" entgegen der Schussrichtung nach hinten bewegt. Dabei wird ein ausreichender Weg des Waffengehäuses 22 ermöglicht, realisiert. Gedämpft werden das Waffengehäuse 22 und die rücklaufenden Massen 6 durch die fest in der Wiege 23 eingebundenen Rücklaufdämpfer 21, an die die mit den rücklaufenden Massen 6 mitschwingenden Lünetten 30 beim Rückstoß anschlagen. D.h., in Schussrichtung gesehen schlägt an den vorderen Enden der Rücklaufdämpfer 21, wenn das Waffengehäuse 22 den ausreichenden Weg erreicht hat, die vordere Lünette 30 an. Das Spiel 25 wird dabei aufgebraucht und verlagert sich nach hinten (entgegen der Schussrichtung). Beim durch den Rückstoßverstärker 2 verstärkten Rücklauf trifft, wie bereits beschrieben, die vordere Lünette 30 auf den vorderen Bolzen 31 des Rücklaufdämpfers 21 auf. Diese kann zusätzlich zur Dämpfung das Signal generieren, das für die Funktionsprüfung der Waffe 10 verwendet werden kann. Schwingen die rücklaufenden Massen 6 und damit auch das Waffengehäuse 22 in Schussrichtung zurück, schlägt die hintere Lünette 30 an den hinteren Bolzen 32 an.With shot and return, the weapon barrel 1 (with tube bundle 9) and the weapon housing 22 with holder of the weapon barrel 1, 1 ', 1 "are moved backwards counter to the firing direction, thereby enabling a sufficient path of the weapon barrel 22 the weapon housing 22 and the returning masses 6 are impacted by the return damper 21, which is firmly integrated in the cradle 23, during recoil, ie viewed in the weft direction, at the front ends of the return damper 21 the weapon case 22 has reached the sufficient way, the front bezel 30 at. The game 25 is used up and shifts backwards (contrary to the shooting direction). When reinforced by the recoil amplifier 2 return meets, as already described, the front bezel 30 on the front bolt 31 of the return damper 21. This can in addition to the damping generate the signal that can be used for the functional test of the weapon 10. Swing back the returning masses 6 and thus also the weapon housing 22 in the weft direction, suggests the rear bezel 30 to the rear bolt 32 at.

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  1. Externally powered weapon (10) with at least one weapon barrel (1, 1', 1") and a weapon housing (22), characterized by a recoil intensifier (2) at the front end (3) of the weapon barrel (1, 1', 1") for intensifying a return of the returning masses (6) of the weapon (10), and for generating and intensifying a signal for follow-up functions of the weapon (10).
  2. Weapon (10) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the recoil intensifier (2) has the shape of a funnel.
  3. Weapon (10) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the signal is used for example for counting the number of shots, initiating an emergency stop function, etc.
  4. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the weapon barrel (1, 1', 1") goes over into the recoil intensifier (2) without a transition.
  5. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the recoil intensifier (2) is fastened to the weapon barrel (1, 1', 1").
  6. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the mechanically intensified signal can be converted into an electrical signal in a way corresponding to the further use.
  7. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that an internal return damping device (20) is incorporated.
  8. Weapon (10) according to Claim 7, characterized in that the internal return damping device (20) comprises two return dampers (21) at the center of gravity of the returning masses (6).
  9. Weapon (10) according to Claim 8, characterized in that the weapon cradle (23) and also a feeder (24) are fixed in place with respect to the returning masses (6).
  10. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that one of the follow-up functions is the functional monitorings of the weapon (10).
  11. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the weapon housing (22) is part of the returning masses (6).
  12. Weapon (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the externally powered weapon (10) is a machine weapon or a machine gun.
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