EP3510338B1 - Mécanisme de sécurité pour armes à feu - Google Patents

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EP3510338B1
EP3510338B1 EP17777967.5A EP17777967A EP3510338B1 EP 3510338 B1 EP3510338 B1 EP 3510338B1 EP 17777967 A EP17777967 A EP 17777967A EP 3510338 B1 EP3510338 B1 EP 3510338B1
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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
    • F41A17/00—Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties
    • F41A17/34—Magazine safeties
    • 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
    • F41A17/06—Electric or electromechanical safeties
    • F41A17/066—Electric or electromechanical safeties having means for recognizing biometric parameters, e.g. voice control, finger print or palm print control
    • 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
    • F41A17/46—Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A9/00—Feeding or loading of ammunition; Magazines; Guiding means for the extracting of cartridges
    • F41A9/61—Magazines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C3/00—Pistols, e.g. revolvers

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  • the present inventions relate to firearms. More particularly, the present inventions relate to discharge blocking devices for various firearms.
  • a second common cause of negligent discharge is placement by the gun-handler of his/her finger on the trigger before deciding to shoot. With the finger so positioned, many activities may cause the finger to compress the trigger unintentionally. For example, if one attempts to holster the firearm with finger on trigger, the holster edge might drive the finger onto the trigger, and discharge is likely.
  • the invention is a discharge blocking device in accordance with claim 1.
  • a discharge blocking device compatible with a firearm having a magazine housing and a trigger bar.
  • the trigger bar has a range of motion between a forward released position and a rearward discharge position.
  • the discharge blocking device includes a cover.
  • the cover is configured to be removably received in the magazine housing.
  • the discharge blocking device includes a locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism is connected to the cover.
  • the discharge blocking device includes a rotating locking element.
  • the rotating locking element is connected to the locking mechanism.
  • the rotating locking element has a rotating projection.
  • the rotating projection is configured to at least partially rotate between a locked state and an unlocked state.
  • the rotating projection is configured to prevent movement of the trigger bar to the reward discharge position when in the locked state.
  • the rotating projection is configured to prevent extraction of the discharge blocking device from the magazine housing when in the locked state.
  • the rotating projection is configured to enable movement of the trigger bar to the reward discharge position when in the unlocked state.
  • the rotating projection is configured to enable extraction of the discharge blocking device from the magazine housing when in the unlocked state.
  • the cover is a tubular body defining an interior space.
  • the rotating locking element is at least partially received within the interior space.
  • the rotating projection is configured to project from the cover.
  • the rotating projection is configured to rotate with rotation of the rotating locking element.
  • the locking mechanism is configured to rotate the rotating locking element.
  • the discharge blocking device comprises a base.
  • the base is configured to at least partially cover the locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism comprises at least one motor gear coupled to a motor.
  • the at least one motor gear is configured to rotate the rotating locking element.
  • the rotating locking element is configured to rotate about an axis that is aligned with the longitudinal dimension of the cover.
  • the discharge blocking device comprises a positioning switch.
  • the positioning switch is configured to indicate when the discharge blocking device is not fully inserted into the magazine housing.
  • the discharge blocking device comprises a lock indicator.
  • the lock indicator is configured to indicate at least one of the locked state and the unlocked state.
  • the discharge blocking device is configured to accommodate a double stack of ammunition.
  • the locking mechanism comprises an electronic lock.
  • the locking mechanism is connected to a user identification segment.
  • the user identification segment is configured for biometric identification.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a mechanical lock.
  • the mechanical lock is configured to receive a physical key.
  • the physical key comprises an electronic chip.
  • the locking mechanism comprises the electronic lock and the mechanical lock.
  • the discharge blocking device comprises a power storage unit.
  • the discharge blocking device comprises a power storage status indicator.
  • Figs. 1 through 4 disclose a discharge blocking device not covered by the claims.
  • Fig. 1A schematically illustrates a right perspective view (with respect to the shooting direction of the firearm) of a discharge blocking device 100
  • Fig. 1B schematically illustrates a left side cross-sectional view of the discharge blocking device 100.
  • discharge blocking device 100 (as a safety magazine) according to some embodiments is adapted to allow a user, operating a firearm, to block the discharge by having a safety mechanism (within the discharge blocking device) set in a locked mode, such that the discharge may be enabled only according to the selection by an authorized user with the safety mechanism. Therefore, in addition to the existing safety selector on the firearm, discharge blocking device 100 may provide further means for controlling the firing mode of the firearm (for example, locked or unlocked mode), further described hereinafter.
  • Discharge blocking device 100 may include a cover 110 having a structure that is compatible with some commercially available magazines for firearms, for instance having a shape and dimensions corresponding to and adapted to be inserted into a magazine housing of, for example, a Glock® handgun. Discharge blocking device 100 may further include a base 120 that at least partially covers a safety mechanism that is configured to block the discharge.
  • base 120 may have a shape protruding with respect to cover 110, such that easy gripping (of base 120) by a user operating the firearm may be allowed for insertion into and removal from the firearm. It is therefore appreciated that only with the base 120, the difference from commercially available magazines (for example, a Glock® handgun) may be observed, when the discharge blocking device is inserted into a firearm.
  • commercially available magazines for example, a Glock® handgun
  • cover 110 may have a top segment 130 that is configured to couple with the magazine housing in a compatible firearm (for example as shown in Fig. 4A ).
  • Top segment 130 may have an opening for insertion of cartridges therein (for example, in a single column or stacked), such that the cartridge that is last inserted partially protrudes through top segment 130 in order to engage the firearm upon coupling with the magazine housing.
  • discharge blocking device 100 provides accommodation of cartridges, and also engagement of these cartridges with the corresponding firearm upon coupling.
  • cover 110 may further include a recess 180 that corresponds in shape to an external magazine catch 480 (as shown in Figs. 4A-4B ) in order to allow locking the position of discharge blocking device 100 within the magazine housing once the external magazine catch 480 is inserted thereto.
  • cover 110 may provide features similar to commercially available firearm magazines, as well as enhanced features for blocking discharge upon the selection of an authorized user.
  • a locking element (or latch) 140 accommodated within discharge blocking device 100, may be configured to be capable of at least partially protruding from top segment 130 to block discharge of the firearm due to movement of element 140 from one (stowed) position to another (extended) position.
  • locking element 140 may be at least partially accommodated within a channel 114 inside cover 110.
  • discharge blocking device 100 When discharge blocking device 100 is enabled (for example, in an unlocked mode) the firearm may be immediately operated, with locking element 140 configured to move within channel 114 between locked and unlocked states.
  • the operation of locking element 140 for instance with movement within channel 114, may be configured to allow locking element 140 to protrude from discharge blocking device 100. Protrusion of locking element 140 may be performed in order to engage and/or block a compatible trigger bar of the firearm so as to push the trigger bar into a locked position during transition from unlocked state to locked state and thereby block the discharge.
  • a top portion 142 of locking element 140 may protrude from top segment 130, in order to allow top portion 142 to engage the trigger bar when locking element 140 is in a locked state and top portion 142 protrudes from top segment 130. It may be appreciated that protruding top portion 142 may prevent movement of the trigger bar rearwards, namely towards the back of the barrel of the firearm, and thereby may prevent and/or block the discharge, as further described hereinafter.
  • a side jag 144 of locking element 140 may protrude from channel 114 and be accommodated within volume 150 such that movement of locking element 140 within channel 114 may also move side jag 144 within volume 150 accordingly.
  • Discharge blocking device 100 may further include a wedge 160 that may be built in into cover 110.
  • wedge 160 may at least partially protrude into volume 150 from a first end, for example when discharge blocking device 100 is in unlocked state.
  • wedge 160 may at least partially protrude from cover 110, through a compatible window 170, from a second end opposite to the first end, for example when discharge blocking device 100 is in a locked state. It may be appreciated that movement of locking element 140 from unlocked state to locked state (for example causing top portion 142 to protrude from top segment 130) may cause side jag 144 to move within volume 150 so as to engage the first end of wedge 160.
  • FIG. 2A-2B schematically illustrate a left side partial cross-sectional view of discharge blocking device 100 in locked and in unlocked states, respectively, according to some embodiments.
  • wedge 160 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of side jag 144, such that movement of side jag 144 from unlocked state (for example, as shown in Fig. 2B ) to locked state (for example, as shown in Fig. 2A ) may at least partially push one end of wedge 160 outwardly from cover 110 in order to at least partially protrude the second end of wedge 160 from window 170, out of cover 110.
  • side jag 144 may move the second end of wedge 160 so as to at least partially protrude the second end of wedge 160 from window 170.
  • wedge 160 protruding from window 170 may engage with magazine housing and thereby prevent the safety mechanism from being removed from the firearm.
  • top portion 142 may block movement of the trigger bar backwards at substantially the same time as wedge 160 blocks movement forwards.
  • wedge 160 protruding from window 170 may lock discharge blocking device 100 to the magazine housing and thereby prevent removal of the discharge blocking device 100, as further described hereinafter.
  • side jag 144 in an unlocked state may move within volume 150 such that wedge 160 is not engaged to it, and thereby second end of wedge 160 may not engage the magazine housing (for example, as shown in Figs. 4B ).
  • wedge 160 may have a spring like effect (for example, spring loaded) that may enable self-inward return towards volume 150 when not engaged by side jag 144.
  • locking element 140 may further include a bottom portion 141 (for example, on the opposite side of locking element 140 in respect of top portion 142) that may be in contact with a sensor 191 that is configured to detect movement of bottom portion 141 between locked and unlocked modes.
  • sensor 191 may be an optical sensor having an optical path that is blocked when locking element 140 is in unlocked mode.
  • sensor 191 may be operably coupled to a central controller 310 (for example, a processor, denoted "PCB" in Fig. 3B ) that is configured to electrically control the operation of discharge blocking device 100.
  • PCB central controller
  • manual operation of discharge blocking device 100 may also be possible, as further described hereinafter.
  • bottom portion 141 may be also in contact with a switching element 190 that is configured to allow switching between locked and unlocked modes.
  • Switching element 190 may be operationally coupled to a motor 122 (for example, accommodated within base 120) capable of electrically and/or mechanically moving locking element 140 (as further described hereinafter) between locked and unlocked modes.
  • switching element 190 may be of helical shape and/or include a lead screw, which is capable of translating rotational movement into linear movement, so as to allow rotational movement of switching element 190 to be translated into lateral movement of locking element 140.
  • rotational movement of switching element 190 may move bottom portion 141 coupled thereto and thereby linearly move locking element 140 in channel 114 between locked and unlocked states.
  • discharge blocking device 100 if bottom portion 141 engages the bottom end of switching element 190, then discharge blocking device 100 is in "FIRE” mode and discharge is allowed, whereas if bottom portion 141 engages the top end of switching element 190, then discharge blocking device 100 is in "SAFE” mode (for example, as shown in Fig. 1B ) and discharge is prevented with blocking of the trigger bar.
  • discharge blocking device 100 may further include a user identification segment 121.
  • User identification segment 121 may be operably coupled to the locking mechanism (for example, inside base 120) within discharge blocking device 100 and thereby coupled to locking element 140 so as to disable the blocking, in other words switch to "unlocked" mode upon identification of an authorized user.
  • User identification segment 121 may include biometric user identification (for example, fingerprint identification) unit, password identification means with a dedicated user interface, or any other identification means (for example buttons to be pressed by the user, for example for entering a secret buttons' sequence, and/or wireless communication means such as radio frequency or near field communication).
  • user identification segment 121 may further include storage of ID data for storing ID data of authorized users.
  • discharge blocking device 100 may further include at least one indicator that is configured to indicate the locking mode of discharge blocking device 100, for example, "locked”, “unlocked”, “error”, etc.
  • the user may control the mode of discharge (and thereby change the indication of the indicator) in order to change the mode of discharge blocking device 100, for instance by placing a finger on a fingerprint sensor and identifying via fingerprint in order to switch the device to an "unlocked” mode.
  • changing from "unlocked” to "locked” mode may be done automatically by the device when the safety device detects an insertion of safety device into magazine housing.
  • user identification segment 121 and the at least one indicator may be electrically coupled to the locking mechanism, for example, by means of controller 310, so as to allow control of the locking mode of discharge blocking device 100.
  • a central controller 310 for example, a processing unit, as shown in Fig. 3B
  • controller such as controller 310, may control switching between "locked” and “unlocked” modes based on input from user identification segment 121.
  • discharge blocking device 100 may further include a power storage unit, for example, a battery, configured to provide power for the locking mechanism, so as to allow operation of the mechanical elements.
  • a battery status indicator may also be provided with the indicators. It is appreciated that, upon insertion into a magazine housing, discharge blocking device 100 may become automatically in a "locked" state with locking element 140 protruding and blocking the trigger bar of the firearm.
  • the locking mechanism may further include a communication unit capable of sending and receiving wireless data (for example, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, or cellular networks).
  • the communication unit may therefore allow a user to set conditions for the discharge blocking device to become locked or unlocked, as may be desired. For example, once the discharge blocking device detects data that indicates that the firearm is inside an authorized area (for instance data from a GPS device), then the locking is removed and the firearm may be used.
  • a dedicated signal may be wirelessly received by the discharge blocking device such that a user may select that in a particular time the locking is removed, no matter who operates the firearm. For example, a training officer at the police academy may wirelessly remove the locking from multiple firearms that are scheduled for practice.
  • Discharge blocking device 100 may include a space 270 covered by cover 110 and dedicated for accommodation of ammunition (or cartridges) 70 (for example, fourteen cartridges in a double stack) as in a commercially available magazine.
  • the external structure of cover 110 may correspond to that of a commercially available magazine capable of accommodating cartridges (for example, in a stacked column), such that, when discharge blocking safety mechanism is provided, for instance locking element 140 embedded into the wall of cover 110, cartridges may be accommodated within discharge blocking device 100.
  • discharge blocking device 100 may be operated both as a regular magazine, storing cartridges at dedicated space 270, such that the firearm can be used in the regular fashion, as well as be operated as a discharge blocking device that prevents unwanted (or unauthorized) use of firearm, when in locked mode.
  • base 120 includes a positioning lever 300, embedded therein, which is initially in an "open” state and configured to detect accommodation of discharge blocking device 100 within the magazine housing.
  • Positioning lever 300 may be configured to be capable of protruding from base 120, such that, upon insertion into the magazine housing of a firearm, positioning lever 300 may engage the inner wall of the magazine housing and be forced to move into base 120 (for example, by means of a loaded spring). Upon accommodation within the magazine housing and detection thereof, positioning lever 300 may move back into base 120 and switch to a "closed” state.
  • positioning lever 300 may engage a positioning sensor 350 that is configured to provide a signal (for example, to central controller 310) corresponding to detected states.
  • positioning lever 300 may provide an initial locking mechanism, that may be configured to disable the operation of the firearm unless in “closed” state.
  • positioning lever 300 may be coupled to the positioning sensor 350 that is capable of electrically detecting change between "open” and “closed” states.
  • locking element 140 may, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, be automatically operated to move to a "locked” mode and block the trigger bar of the firearm so as to block any discharge until the user switches to "unlocked” mode.
  • positioning lever 300 may engage the inner wall of the magazine housing and be forced to move inwardly into base 120 to engage positioning sensor 350.
  • Positioning sensor 350 may then send a signal to central controller 310 indicating that discharge blocking device 100 is in a "closed state" (for example, within the magazine housing). This may cause control motor 122 to move locking element 140 to a "locked” position blocking the trigger bar.
  • motor 122 may be coupled to switching element 190 with movable gears such that movement of a first gear coupled to motor 122 may move second gear coupled to switching element 190.
  • positioning lever 300 may be in an "open” state and locking element 140 is in “unlocked” mode, such that, upon engagement with the magazine housing positioning lever 300 may switch to "closed” state and thereby locking element 140 moved to a “locked” mode.
  • discharge blocking device 100 may automatically switch to "locked” mode and prevent discharge upon engagement with the magazine housing.
  • positioning lever 300 and wedge 160 protrude from the back side of cover 110 (adjacent to user identification segment 121), opposite to top portion 142, protruding from the frontal side of cover 110 (the side that points toward the barrel end when inserted into the firearm).
  • discharge blocking device 100 may further include a manual override segment 330 that is configured to allow a user to manually switch between locked and unlocked states, for instance when motor 122 is not responsive, when power source providing power to the control system is lost, and the like.
  • a user may operate manual override segment 330 using a dedicated key.
  • a user may connect an external device to control discharge blocking device 100 (for example, via USB cable), and thereby control the controller, for example managing user settings or upgrading the software.
  • FIG. 4A schematically illustrates a perspective view of discharge blocking device 100 accommodated in the magazine housing of a firearm 400
  • Fig. 4B schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of the same 120, according to some embodiments.
  • the user cannot squeeze the trigger to discharge the firearm (in a locked mode) since, upon insertion into magazine housing of firearm 400, locking element 140 may prevent any backward movement of trigger bar 440.
  • the user may change the state of discharge blocking device 100 from “locked” to "unlocked”, for example by using user identification segment 121 such that locking element 140 moves towards base 120 and no longer protrudes from the discharge blocking device 100, and then trigger bar 440 may be operated to discharge the firearm 400.
  • FIG. 5A schematically illustrates a right perspective view (with respect to the shooting direction of the firearm) of a rotating element discharge blocking device 500
  • Fig. 5B schematically illustrates a left side view of the rotating element discharge blocking device 500, according to some embodiments.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 (as a safety magazine) according to some of the embodiments is adapted to allow a user, operating a firearm, to block the discharge by having the safety mechanism (within the discharge blocking device) in a locked mode, such that the discharge may be enabled only according to the selection by an authorized user with the safety mechanism. Therefore, in addition to the existing safety selector on the firearm, rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may provide further means for controlling the firing mode of the firearm (for example, locked or unlocked mode), further described hereinafter.
  • Discharge blocking device 500 may include a cover 510 having a structure that is compatible with some commercially available magazines for firearms, for instance having a shape and dimensions corresponding to and adapted to be inserted into a magazine housing of, for example, a Glock® handgun. Discharge blocking device 500 may further include a base 520 that at least partially covers a safety mechanism that is configured to block the discharge.
  • base 520 may have a shape protruding with respect to cover 510, such that easy gripping (of base 520) by a user operating the firearm may be allowed for insertion into and removal from the firearm. It is, therefore, appreciated that only with the base 520, the difference from commercially available magazines (for example, a Glock® handgun) may be observed, when the discharge blocking device is inserted into a firearm
  • cover 510 may have a top segment 530 that is configured to couple with the magazine housing in a compatible firearm.
  • Top segment 530 may have an opening for insertion of cartridges 70 therein (for example, in a single column or double stacked), such that the cartridge that is last inserted partially protrudes through top segment 530 in order to engage the firearm upon coupling with the magazine housing.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 provides accommodation of cartridges, and also engagement of these cartridges with the corresponding firearm upon coupling. Operation may include cycling of the cartridges. For example, a slide of the firearm may be manipulated in such a way to cause the cartridge that is last inserted to be loaded into and/or ejected from a barrel of the firearm.
  • cover 510 may further include a recess 580 that corresponds in shape to an external magazine catch in order to allow locking the position of rotating element discharge blocking device 500 within the magazine housing once the external magazine catch is inserted thereto.
  • cover 510 may provide features similar to commercially available firearm magazines, as well as enhanced features for blocking discharge upon the selection of an authorized user.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may further include a positioning switch 550 which is initially in an "open” state and configured to detect accommodation of rotating element discharge blocking device 500 within the magazine housing.
  • Positioning switch 550 (for example, spring loaded) may be configured to be capable of protruding from base 520, such that upon insertion into the magazine housing of a firearm, positioning switch 550 may engage the inner wall of the magazine housing and be forced to move into base 520. Upon accommodation within the magazine housing and detection thereof, positioning switch 550 may move back into base 520 and switch to a "closed” state.
  • positioning switch 550 may engage a corresponding positioning sensor 555 (for example, as shown in Fig. 6B ) that is configured to provide a signal (for example, to the central controller) corresponding to detected states.
  • a rotating locking element 540 may be automatically operated to move to a "locked” mode and block the trigger bar of the firearm so as to block any discharge until an authorized user switches to "unlocked” mode.
  • positioning switch 550 may engage the inner wall of the magazine housing and move back into base 520 to engage the positioning sensor 555 (for example, as shown in Fig. 6B ).
  • a corresponding signal may then be sent to the central controller that rotating element discharge blocking device 500 is in a "closed state" (for example, within the magazine housing) so as to move rotating projection 542 to a "locked” position blocking the trigger bar.
  • rotating projection 542 in a locked position, may prevent extraction of rotating element discharge blocking device 500 from the firearm and thereby prevent ejection of discharge blocking device 500 (and replacement with a standard magazine) until returned to unlocked position.
  • positioning switch 550 may be in an "open” state and rotating locking element 540 is in “unlocked” mode, such that upon engagement with the magazine housing positioning switch 550 may switch to "closed” state and thereby rotating projection 542 moved to a “locked” mode.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may automatically switch to "locked” mode and prevent discharge upon engagement with the magazine housing.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may further include a user identification segment 521.
  • User identification segment 521 may be operably coupled to the locking mechanism (for example, inside base 520) within rotating element discharge blocking device 500 configured to disable the blocking, in other words, switch to "unlocked" mode upon identification of an authorized user.
  • User identification segment 521 may include biometric user identification (for example, fingerprint identification), password identification with a dedicated user interface, wireless communication means such as radio frequency or near field communication, or any other identification means (for example buttons to be pressed by the user).
  • user identification segment 521 may further include storage of ID data for storing ID data of authorized users.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may further include at least one indicator that is configured to indicate the locking mode of rotating element discharge blocking device 500, for example, "locked”, “unlocked”, “error”, etc.
  • mode of discharge and thereby change the indication of the indicator in order to change the mode of discharge blocking device 500, for instance by placing a finger on a fingerprint sensor and identifying via fingerprint in order to switch the device to an "unlocked” mode.
  • changing from "unlocked" to "locked” mode may be done automatically by the device when the safety device detects an insertion of safety device into magazine housing.
  • user identification segment 521 and indicator may be electrically coupled to the locking mechanism so as to allow control of the locking mode of rotating element discharge blocking device 500.
  • a central controller for example, a processing unit
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may further include a power storage unit, for example, a battery, configured to provide power for the locking mechanism, so as to allow operation of the mechanical elements.
  • a power storage (for example a battery) status indicator may also be provided with the indicators. It is appreciated that, upon insertion into a magazine housing, rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may be activated automatically and set to a "locked" state with a rotating projection 542 of locking element 540, protruding and blocking the trigger bar of the firearm, as further described in Figs. 7A-7B .
  • the locking mechanism may further include a communication unit capable of sending and receiving wireless data (for example, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, or cellular networks).
  • the communication unit may therefore allow a user to set conditions for the discharge blocking device to become locked or unlocked, as may be desired. For example, once the discharge blocking device detects data that indicates that the firearm is inside an authorized area (for instance data from a GPS device), then the locking is removed and the firearm may be used.
  • a dedicated signal may be wirelessly received by the discharge blocking device such that a user may select that in a particular time the locking is removed, no matter who operates the firearm. For example, a training officer at the police academy may wirelessly remove the locking from multiple firearms that are scheduled for practice.
  • FIG. 6A schematically illustrates a right side cross-sectional view (with respect to the shooting direction of the firearm) of the rotating element discharge blocking device 500
  • Fig. 6B schematically illustrates a left side cross-sectional view of the rotating element discharge blocking device 500, according to some embodiments.
  • rotating projection 542 of rotating locking element 540 may be configured to be capable of protruding from top segment 130 to block discharge of the firearm.
  • rotating locking element 540 may be at least partially accommodated within a wall inside cover 510.
  • rotating element discharge blocking device 500 When rotating element discharge blocking device 500 is enabled (for example, in an unlocked mode) the firearm may be immediately operated, where rotating locking element 540 may be configured to allow movement between locked and unlocked states.
  • rotating locking element 540 may be configured to allow rotating locking element 540 to rotatably protrude from rotating element discharge blocking device 500 in order to engage and/or block a compatible trigger bar of the firearm so as to push the trigger bar into a locked position during transition from unlocked state to locked state and thereby block the discharge.
  • rotating projection 542 may prevent movement of the trigger bar rearwards, namely towards the back of the barrel of the firearm, and thereby may prevent and/or block the discharge, as further described in Figs. 7A-7B .
  • rotating locking element 540 may be accommodated within the wall of cover 510.
  • rotating locking element 540 may comprise a rotatable rod configured to rotate rotating projection 542 between locked and unlocked states.
  • the rotating projection 542 may be accommodated within a corner of cover 510, thereby occupying minimal space and allowing accommodation of ammunition (comprising bullets) 70 within a dedicated space inside cover 510, thereby allowing use of standard magazines. It may be appreciated that rotating locking element may rotate about an axis that is aligned with the longitudinal dimension of the cover.
  • discharge blocking device 500 may be configured to allow manipulation of a slide of a firearm employing the discharge blocking device 500.
  • the discharge blocking device 500 may allow the manipulation of the slide in a locked state. Manipulation of the slide may enable ammunition 70 to be loaded into and/or ejected from a barrel of the firearm
  • rotating locking element 540 may further include a bottom portion 544 that may be in contact with a sensor 591 that is configured to detect movement of bottom portion 544 between locked and unlocked modes, as further described in Fig. 8 .
  • sensor 591 may be operably coupled to a central controller 610 that is configured to electrically control the operation of discharge blocking device 500.
  • central controller 610 configured to electrically control the operation of discharge blocking device 500.
  • manual operation of rotating element discharge blocking device 500 may also be possible, as further described hereinafter.
  • bottom portion 544 may be also in contact with a switching element 590 that is configured to allow switching between locked and unlocked modes.
  • Switching element 590 may be operationally coupled to a motor 522 (for example, accommodated within base 120) capable of electrically and/or mechanically moving rotating locking element 540 (as further described in Fig. 8 ) between locked and unlocked modes.
  • rotational movement of switching element 590 may move bottom portion 544 coupled thereto and thereby rotate locking element 540 between locked and unlocked states.
  • base 520 may include a bottom cover 620 configured to cover a manual override segment that is configured to allow a user to manually switch between locked and unlocked states, for instance when motor 522 is not responsive.
  • a user may operate the manual override segment using a dedicated key.
  • a user may connect an external device to control discharge blocking device 500 (for example, via USB cable), and thereby control the controller, for example managing user settings or upgrading the software.
  • FIGS. 7A-7B schematically illustrate a partial perspective view of rotating element discharge blocking device 500 adjacent to a trigger bar 700 in locked and unlocked modes, respectively, according to some embodiments.
  • rotation of rotating locking element 540 may rotate rotating projection 542 and thereby allow blocking of trigger bar 700.
  • rotating projection 542 of rotating locking element 540 may prevent any backward movement of trigger bar 700.
  • an authorized user may change the state of discharge blocking device 500 from “locked” to "unlocked”, for example by using user identification segment 521 such that rotating projection 542 moves towards cover 510 and no longer projects from the discharge blocking device 500, and then trigger bar 700 may be operated to discharge the firearm 400.
  • Fig. 8 schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of rotating element discharge blocking device 500, showing the locking mechanism within base 520 wherein the cross-section is carried out perpendicular to user identification segment 521, according to some embodiments.
  • Base 520 may include a motor gear 822 operably coupled to motor 522, wherein central controller 610 is configured to send a signal to motor 522 to rotate motor gear 822.
  • motor gear 822 may be rotated manually, for instance using the manual override segment.
  • motor gear 822 may be coupled to switching element 590 (for example, a gear) such that rotation of motor gear 822 may consequently rotate switching element 590.
  • motor gear 822 may be operably coupled to bottom portion 544 of rotating locking element 540 such that rotation of motor gear 822 may also move bottom portion 544. It may be appreciated that Fig. 8 shows rotating element discharge blocking device 500 in an unlocked mode with bottom portion 544 adjacent to motor gear 822, and a dashed line indicated the position of bottom portion 540b in a locked mode, being adjacent to switching element 590.
  • switching from unlocked mode to locked mode may move motor gear 822 (and consequently rotate switching element 590) so as to move bottom portion 544 from being adjacent to motor gear 822 to being adjacent to switching element 590, and vice versa. It may be appreciated that movement of bottom portion 544 may accordingly rotate rotating locking element 540 and thereby rotate rotating projection 542 to switch between locked and unlocked modes.
  • Fig. 9 shows a flow chart for a method of blocking discharge in a firearm, according to some embodiments.
  • the method may include inserting a discharge blocking device into a magazine housing at block 910.
  • the method may include engaging a locking element of the discharge blocking device with a trigger bar at block 920.

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  1. Dispositif de blocage de décharge (500) compatible avec une arme à feu (400) ayant un logement de chargeur et une barre de détente (700), la barre de détente (700) ayant une plage de mouvement entre une position libérée avant et une position de décharge arrière, le dispositif de blocage de décharge comprenant :
    un couvercle (510) définissant une dimension longitudinale conçu pour être reçu de manière amovible dans le logement de chargeur ;
    un mécanisme de verrouillage relié au couvercle (510) ; et
    un élément de verrouillage rotatif (540) conçu pour tourner autour d'un axe qui est aligné avec la dimension longitudinale et relié au mécanisme de verrouillage et ayant une extrémité ayant une saillie rotative (542) conçue pour tourner au moins partiellement entre un état verrouillé et un état déverrouillé, la saillie rotative (542) étant conçue pour empêcher le mouvement de la barre de détente (700) vers la position de décharge arrière et pour empêcher l'extraction du dispositif de blocage de décharge (500) du logement de chargeur lorsqu'il est dans l'état verrouillé, et la saillie rotative (542) étant conçue pour permettre le mouvement de la barre de détente (700) vers la position de décharge arrière et pour permettre l'extraction du dispositif de blocage de décharge (500) du logement de chargeur lorsqu'il est à l'état déverrouillé.
  2. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon la revendication 1, le couvercle (510) étant un corps tubulaire définissant un espace intérieur, et l'élément de verrouillage rotatif (540) étant au moins partiellement reçu dans l'espace intérieur.
  3. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon la revendication 1 ou 2, la saillie rotative (542) étant conçue pour faire saillie du couvercle (510).
  4. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, la saillie rotative (542) étant conçue pour tourner avec la rotation de l'élément de verrouillage rotatif (540).
  5. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, le mécanisme de verrouillage étant conçu pour faire tourner l'élément de verrouillage rotatif (540).
  6. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, comprenant en outre une base (520), la base (520) étant conçue pour couvrir au moins partiellement le mécanisme de verrouillage.
  7. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, le mécanisme de verrouillage comprenant au moins un engrenage moteur (822) couplé à un moteur (522), l'au moins un engrenage moteur (822) étant conçu pour faire tourner l'élément de blocage rotatif (540).
  8. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, comprenant en outre un commutateur de positionnement (550) conçu pour indiquer lorsque le dispositif de blocage de décharge n'est pas complètement inséré dans le logement de chargeur.
  9. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, comprenant en outre un indicateur de verrouillage conçu pour indiquer l'état verrouillé et/ou l'état déverrouillé.
  10. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, le dispositif de blocage de décharge étant conçu pour recevoir une double pile de munitions (70).
  11. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, le mécanisme de verrouillage comprenant un verrou électronique.
  12. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, le mécanisme de verrouillage étant relié à un segment d'identification d'utilisateur (521).
  13. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon la revendication 12, le segment d'identification d'utilisateur (521) étant conçu pour une identification biométrique.
  14. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, le mécanisme de verrouillage comprenant un verrou mécanique conçu pour recevoir une clé physique.
  15. Dispositif de blocage de décharge selon la revendication 14, la clé physique comprenant une puce électronique.
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