EP4357723A1 - Ensemble d'éclairage pour arme à feu et arme à feu équipée de l'ensemble d'éclairage - Google Patents

Ensemble d'éclairage pour arme à feu et arme à feu équipée de l'ensemble d'éclairage Download PDF

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EP4357723A1
EP4357723A1 EP22202972.0A EP22202972A EP4357723A1 EP 4357723 A1 EP4357723 A1 EP 4357723A1 EP 22202972 A EP22202972 A EP 22202972A EP 4357723 A1 EP4357723 A1 EP 4357723A1
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housing
lighting assembly
actuating element
force transmission
firearm
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Tobias SPITZER
Aaron SEVELDA
Thomas Stern
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Glock Technology GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G11/00—Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
    • F41G11/001—Means for mounting tubular or beam shaped sighting or aiming devices on firearms
    • F41G11/003—Mountings with a dove tail element, e.g. "Picatinny rail systems"
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G1/00—Sighting devices
    • F41G1/32—Night sights, e.g. luminescent
    • F41G1/34—Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
    • F41G1/35—Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light for illuminating the target, e.g. flash lights

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  • the invention relates to a lighting assembly for a firearm and a firearm equipped with the lighting assembly.
  • the firearm according to the invention can preferably be a pistol, but it can also be a rifle, carbine, submachine gun, shotgun, etc.
  • Firearms are guns that can be carried and used by one person.
  • the lighting assembly may comprise one or more light sources and emit, for example, light and/or LASER light in the visible and/or non-visible range (for example infrared).
  • Firearm users vary in physique. In particular, the hands of the firearm users are of different sizes. There has long been a need to be able to adapt a firearm to different users. Particularly when a firearm is equipped with add-on parts, such as a lighting assembly, there should be flexible adaptability to the user and the lighting assembly should be easy to operate.
  • add-on parts such as a lighting assembly
  • US 11105586 B2 discloses a lighting assembly for a firearm.
  • the lighting assembly has a multi-part housing, wherein an elastic sealing element is provided for sealing an inner part of the housing.
  • a switch for switching the light is actuated through the elastic sealing element, wherein actuating pins which lie against an outer side of the elastic sealing element are provided for this and the switch lies against an inner side of the elastic sealing element.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide an improved lighting assembly for a firearm and a firearm equipped with the lighting assembly.
  • a lighting assembly is designed for a firearm.
  • the lighting assembly comprises:
  • the lighting assembly according to the invention has the advantage that the force transmission element, which is embedded in the sealing element, allows an improved transmission of force between the actuating element and the switch to be achieved. As a result, the response of the switch when the actuating element is actuated can be improved. This simplifies the handling of a firearm equipped with the lighting assembly.
  • the improved response of the switch can be achieved in the embodiment according to the invention in that the overlapping of the sealing element with the force transmission element can be kept as small as possible, as a result of which the flexibility of the sealing element exerts the least possible disruptive influence on the force transmission.
  • the lighting assembly can be flexibly equipped with a rocking actuator or a pressing actuator.
  • the force transmission element is embedded in a force transmission element receptacle.
  • the force transmission element is received in a form-fitting manner in the force transmission element receptacle.
  • the force transmission element receptacle is designed in the form of a spherical cap and is open to the outer side.
  • an opening on the outer side has a smaller cross section than the cavity behind it for receiving the force transmission element.
  • the sealing element is formed from a first material and that the force transmission element is formed from a second material, wherein the second material has a higher modulus of elasticity than the first material.
  • This measure makes it possible for the sealing element to have sufficient flexibility to be deformed for force transmission and the force transmission element to have sufficient rigidity to be able to be used for force transmission.
  • the sealing element is formed from a rubber-elastic material and that the force transmission element is formed from a metallic material. Good force transmission properties can be achieved particularly with such a combination of materials.
  • the force transmission element is formed as a sphere.
  • a force transmission element in the form of a sphere has the advantage that efficient force transmission can be achieved for actuating elements of different designs.
  • the spherical shape of the force transmission element is embedded by more than 50% in the sealing element. This has the advantage that the force transmission element can be captively retained when it is received in the sealing element. In particular, it may be provided that the flexibility of the sealing element allows the force transmission element to be slidable relative to the housing.
  • the force-transmitting element is not surrounded by the sealing element on the outer side and is designed for direct contact with the actuating element. This has the advantage that the direct contact of the force transmission element with the actuating element allows an improved and direct response to be achieved.
  • the force transmission element is covered on the inner side by the sealing element, so that the force transmission element is designed for indirect contact with the switch, with the sealing element interposed.
  • This has the advantage that improved sealing of the interior can be achieved by this measure. The electrical components received in the interior are thus better protected.
  • the housing is of a multi-part design, wherein the housing has a main housing part and a housing cover, wherein an actuating element receptacle for receiving the actuating element is formed in the housing cover.
  • the sealing element is formed as a separate component which is received in the housing, in particular in the housing cover. This has the advantage that the sealing element can be easily replaced.
  • the sealing element is injection-moulded in a clearance of the housing cover, so that the sealing element is inseparably coupled to the housing cover.
  • the sealing element is arranged in the form of a shell on the inner side of the housing cover or is adapted to it.
  • the sealing element rests circumferentially on the main housing part in order to achieve a seal between the interior of the housing and the environment.
  • the sealing element has a flange which is clamped between the housing cover and the main housing part in order to achieve a seal between the interior of the housing and the environment.
  • a firearm comprising:
  • a mounting rail preferably a mounting rail of a frame is formed, wherein the lighting assembly is removably received on the mounting rail.
  • EP3892954A1 from the same applicant, which describes such a connection of a firearm to an accessory such as a lighting assembly.
  • the lighting assembly or its housing may also be connected to the firearm in a different way, for example a clamped connection by means of clamping jaws or direct attachment by means of a screw connection or bolts is conceivable.
  • An integral design of the housing or a housing part with the firearm is also conceivable.
  • the way in which the lighting assembly is connected to the firearm is not essential to the present invention, but is only described for the sake of completeness.
  • the mounting rail may be formed, for example, on the frame of a pistol below the barrel. However, the mounting rail may also be formed on the top, side or bottom of the receiver or handguard of a rifle.
  • the mounting rail may be designed for example as a dovetail rail.
  • One type of dovetail rail may be for example a Picatinny or Weaver rail. However, other designs, for example a T-slot, are also possible.
  • a first guiding groove and a second guiding groove are formed directly in a main housing part of a housing of the lighting assembly, wherein a first guiding lug corresponding to the first guiding groove and a second guiding lug corresponding to the second guiding groove are formed on the frame, wherein the lighting assembly can be pushed in the longitudinal direction onto the guiding lugs of the frame, wherein a securing element, which may for example be designed as a securing pin or a securing shaft, is arranged in the housing and extends from the side of the first guiding groove to the side of the second guiding groove and below the first guiding groove and the second guiding groove is arranged in the main housing part, wherein the securing element has a securing lug, wherein the securing lug can optionally be brought into securing engagement with the frame by rotating the securing element about its axis of rotation.
  • a firearm is designed according to the invention.
  • the firearm comprises:
  • the lighting assembly comprises the following components:
  • the left actuating element receptacle is designed in such a way that
  • the right actuating element receptacle may be designed in such a way that
  • the lighting assembly has the advantage that the actual functionality of the left actuating element and the right actuating element can be freely configured due to the fact that both a pressing actuator and a rocking actuator can be received in the left actuation receptacle and also in the right actuation receptacle.
  • a pressing actuator or a rocking actuator may be inserted into the left actuation receptacle or into the right actuation receptacle.
  • a pressing actuator may be used in the left actuation receptacle and a rocking actuator may be used in the right actuation receptacle.
  • different actuators are made available to the user, he can configure a pressing actuation or a rocking actuation according to his wishes. The free choice of different actuators allows the adaptability of the firearm to be improved.
  • the left actuating element is designed in the form of a left combination actuator with pressing functionality and rocking functionality and/or if the right actuating element is designed in the form of a right combination actuator with pressing functionality and rocking functionality.
  • This has the advantage that, with only one configuration of an actuator, it can be actuated both by axial sliding and by rocking. The total number of different components can thus be reduced and thus the complexity of storage can be reduced.
  • the sliding function or the rocking function is blocked by means of a blocking element, such as a pin. If the pin is inserted in the front area, it can be used to lock the sliding function. If the pin is inserted in the rear area, it can be used to lock the rocking function. This allows the sliding-rocking combination to be converted into just a sliding function or just a rocking function.
  • a transverse return spring is formed, wherein the transverse return spring is received in a return spring channel in such a way as to be guided transversely in the housing and acts on the left actuating element and the right actuating element.
  • an unlocking clearance which opens into the return spring channel, is formed in the housing, wherein the transverse return spring located in the return spring channel is accessible through the unlocking clearance and, by using a tool, can be disengaged from the left actuating element and/or the right actuating element.
  • a protective cover which closes the unlocking clearance, is formed.
  • the protective cover is formed from a flexible material, in particular from a rubber-like material.
  • the protective cover may have a protective cover pin which is designed to be pressed into the unlocking clearance or into another clearance arranged in the housing, such as a hole for receiving a screw.
  • the protective cover pin can be made slightly larger than the unlocking clearance or the other clearance, so that the protective cover is held in the unlocking clearance or in the other clearance.
  • the transverse return spring acts at the same time as a anti loss protection device for when the left actuating element is received in the left actuating element receptacle and/or that the transverse return spring acts at the same time as a anti loss protection device for when the right actuating element is received in the right actuating element receptacle.
  • a first clearance is formed, which has a longitudinal extent in the longitudinal direction, wherein the longitudinal extent of the first clearance in the longitudinal direction is greater than a longitudinal extent of the transverse return spring in the longitudinal direction, wherein the first clearance together with the transverse return spring are used as an axial stop for limiting the axial sliding of the left pressing actuator along the longitudinal direction relative to the housing.
  • a depression with a depression ramp is formed, wherein the depression ramp is formed at a ramp angle to the longitudinal direction.
  • a first longitudinal return spring is formed in the case of the left actuating element. This measure makes it possible for the actuating element to be returned to its starting position after it has been pressed and thus after it has been slid in the longitudinal direction.
  • the first longitudinal return spring acts in the longitudinal direction or is formed in the longitudinal direction.
  • the left actuating element receptacle and the right actuating element receptacle are formed symmetrically with respect to a central housing plane and that the left actuating element is formed symmetrically, at least in some sections, about a horizontal central plane, so that the left actuating element can be optionally used in the left actuating element receptacle or in the right actuating element receptacle.
  • This has the advantage that the left actuating element can be used in the right actuating element receptacle and the right actuating element can be used in the left actuating element receptacle.
  • one of the two actuating elements may be designed as a pressing actuator and the second of the two actuating elements may be designed as a rocking actuator, with the user being free to choose which of the actuating elements is inserted into the left actuating element receptacle and which of the actuating elements is inserted into the right actuating element receptacle.
  • the lighting assembly to be easily converted by the user from left-handed use to right-handed use without the need for additional components.
  • different left actuating elements which have a different overall length, are formed.
  • first actuating elements are formed, having other different properties, such as for instance different haptic characteristics of the user interface, a different material, a different colour, or some other individualization.
  • a front guiding clearance is formed in the left actuating element receptacle, wherein the front guiding clearance extends in the longitudinal direction, wherein the front guiding clearance has at its front end a guiding clearance base with a rounding, wherein the left actuating element has a pivot bearing section which corresponds to the rounding of the front guiding clearance, wherein the pivot bearing section forms with the guiding clearance base a pivot axis about the vertical axis.
  • a lower guiding clearance is formed in the left actuating element receptacle, wherein the left actuating element has a lower guiding lug, which corresponds to the lower guiding clearance.
  • the lower guiding clearance has an outer guiding surface facing a central housing plane, wherein the outer guiding surface is at a varying distance from the central housing plane when viewed in the longitudinal direction.
  • the left switch and the right switch are each designed in the form of a microswitch.
  • the light source is not received directly in the interior of the housing, but is received in the front housing cover and together with it is partially pushed into the interior of the housing.
  • the area that is located within the outer housing shell can be referred to as the interior of the housing.
  • a pressing actuator An actuating element which is used for actuating the switch by being slid in the longitudinal direction relative to the housing is referred to as a pressing actuator.
  • the pressing actuator can be pressed forward in the longitudinal direction by means of a finger of the user.
  • rocking actuator An actuating element which is received in the actuating element receptacle such that it can pivot about a pivot axis, so that the switch can be switched by lateral pressure on the rocking actuator, is referred to as a rocking actuator.
  • switching the light source can be understood as switching on, switching off, switching between different brightness levels, switching between different lighting modes, switching between different colours, wavelengths (for example visible, infrared) and frequency ranges (for example laser) and the like.
  • Fig. 1 shows an exploded representation of a first exemplary embodiment of a firearm 1 in the example of a pistol in a perspective view.
  • the firearm 1 comprises a slide assembly 2. Furthermore, it may be provided that the firearm 1 comprises a frame assembly 3. The slide assembly 2 and the frame assembly 3 are shown spaced apart from each other in the representation of Fig. 1 .
  • the slide assembly 2 is coupled to the frame assembly 3.
  • the slide assembly 2 may comprise a barrel 4.
  • the frame assembly 3 may comprise a frame 5.
  • a magazine receiving space 6, which is used for receiving a magazine 7 pushed into it, may be formed in the frame 5.
  • the magazine 7 can be inserted in the frame 5 in a magazine insertion direction 8.
  • a slide rail 9 for receiving the slide assembly 2 is formed on the frame 5.
  • the frame 5 is formed as an injection-moulded part of plastic.
  • a mounting rail is formed on the frame 5 below the barrel 4 and a lighting assembly 10 is received on the mounting rail.
  • a special alignment of the linear direction extends parallel or at least approximately parallel to the barrel 4 when the lighting assembly 10 is in the installed state.
  • the linear direction can also assume a different position, for example vertical to the barrel or obliquely along an outer surface of the housing 12 of the lighting assembly 10.
  • the muzzle of barrel 4 is in the front.
  • the slide assembly 2 is located on top of the frame assembly 3.
  • the position indications left and right relate to a position as shown in Fig.1 .
  • the left side faces the viewer and the right side faces away from the viewer.
  • the first position is referred to as the left side.
  • the second position is referred to as the right side. Accordingly, the first components may be located on the left side of the lighting assembly 10 and the second components may be located on the right side of the lighting assembly 10.
  • the firearm 1, in particular the slide assembly 2 and the frame assembly 3, may of course comprise other common components known to those skilled in the art, such as for instance a trigger, etc., reference being made here to general specialist knowledge and these components therefore not described separately for the sake of clarity.
  • Fig. 2 shows the firearm 1 in a further perspective view, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Fig. 1 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitions, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Fig. 1 .
  • the lighting assembly 10 has a housing 12.
  • the housing 12 may comprise a main housing part 13.
  • the housing 12 comprises a housing cover 14.
  • the housing cover 14 may be arranged on a rear side of the main housing part 13.
  • the housing cover 14 is coupled to the main housing part 13 by means of fastening means, in particular by means of screws.
  • the housing 12 comprises a front housing cover 15.
  • the front housing cover 15 may be arranged on a front side of the main housing part 13.
  • the front housing cover 15 is coupled to the main housing part 13 by means of a form-fitting connection, in particular by means of a bayonet connection.
  • the main housing part 13 is formed in one piece.
  • the main housing part 13 may be formed here for example as a die-cast part of aluminium.
  • the main housing part 13 is formed as an injection-molded part of a plastic.
  • the main housing part 13 is milled from a block of solid material or a semi-finished product or is manufactured additively.
  • a first guiding groove 16 and a second guiding groove 17 are formed in the main housing part 13.
  • the lighting assembly 10 can be pushed onto the guiding lugs 18, 19 axially or in the longitudinal direction 11.
  • the lighting assembly 10 is designed at least partially as an integral part of the firearm 1.
  • the lighting assembly 10 is coupled to the firearm 1 by means of a screw connection.
  • a securing element 20 for example a securing pin or a securing shaft, is arranged in the housing 12 and extends from the side of the first guiding groove 16 to the side of the second guiding groove 17 and below the first guiding groove 16 and the second guiding groove 17 is arranged in the main housing part 13.
  • the securing element 20 may have a securing lug 21, wherein the securing lug 21 can optionally be brought into securing engagement with the frame 5 by rotating the securing element 20 about its axis of rotation 22.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of the lighting assembly 10, which may be independent in itself, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Figures 1 and 2 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figures 1 and 2 .
  • an interior 23 of the housing 12 may be formed within the main housing part 13, the housing cover 14 and the front housing cover 15.
  • the interior 23 is mainly formed in the main housing part 13, wherein the main housing part 13 is closed by the housing cover 14 and the front housing cover 15.
  • Parts of the housing cover 14 and the front housing cover 15 which protrude into the main housing part 13 can thus be arranged in the interior 23 of the housing 12.
  • components are also considered to be arranged in the interior 23 of the housing 12 if they are located exclusively in the housing cover 14 or in the front housing cover 15.
  • a light source 24 is arranged in the interior 23.
  • the light source 24 may for example be formed as an LED and emit light and/or LASER light in the visible and/or non-visible range (for example infrared).
  • the light source 24 is integrated directly in the front housing cover 15.
  • the interior 23 may also be used for receiving a battery or for receiving a rechargeable battery.
  • a contact 25, which can be used for contacting the battery or the rechargeable battery, is formed in the front housing cover 15.
  • one or more sealing rings 26, which act between the front housing cover 15 and the main housing part 13, are arranged on the front housing cover 15. The sealing rings 26 can be used for sealing off the interior 23.
  • a securing element receptacle 27 is formed in the main housing part 13.
  • the securing element receptacle 27 may be formed as a bore which extends in a transverse direction 28 in the main housing part 13.
  • the securing element receptacle 27 may also have shaped clearances, which are used for receiving the securing lug 21 of the securing element 20.
  • a switching mechanism for switching the light source 24 on and off is formed in the housing 12, in particular in the housing cover 14.
  • the switching mechanism may be coupled to switching electronics.
  • the switching electronics can be programmed differently according to different requirements.
  • Fig. 4 the lighting assembly 10 of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 3 is shown in the assembled state in a sectional representation along the section line IV - IV from Fig. 3 , with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Figures 1 to 3 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitions, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figures 1 to 3 .
  • a first switch 29 and a second switch 30, which are used for switching the light source 24, are formed.
  • the switches 29, 30 are used for switching the light source 24 by means of the switching electronics.
  • a first actuating element 31 may be provided.
  • the first actuating element 31 may be used for actuating the first switch 29.
  • the first actuating element 31 may be used for actuation by a user.
  • the first actuating element 31 can be received in a first actuating element receptacle 32.
  • the first actuating element receptacle 32 may be formed here in the housing cover 14.
  • a second actuating element 33 which can be received in a second actuating element receptacle 34, may be formed.
  • the second actuating element 33 may be used for actuating the second switch 30.
  • the second actuating element receptacle 34 may be formed here in the housing cover 14.
  • the housing cover 14 is formed symmetrically about a central housing plane 35.
  • the first actuating element receptacle 32 and the second actuating element receptacle 34 can thus be designed symmetrically to one another, at least in their basic features or in their main shape.
  • first actuating element receptacle 32 and the first actuating element 31 are described below. Due to the symmetry of the first actuating element receptacle 32 and the second actuating element receptacle 34, it is clear to a person skilled in the art or it is within the ability of a person skilled in the art to also provide the functional details described for the first actuating element receptacle 32 in the second actuating element receptacle 34 or the second actuating element 33.
  • the first actuating element 31 and the second actuating element 33 may each be formed into different types of actuating elements. These different types of actuating elements are described and shown in Fig. 3 . The different types of actuating elements can each be received interchangeably in the respective actuating element receptacle 32, 34.
  • the first actuating element 31 is designed in the form of a first rocking actuator 36. It is also conceivable that the first actuating element 31 is designed in the form of a first pressing actuator 37. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the first actuating element 31 is designed in the form of a first combination actuator 38. Analogously, it is conceivable that the second actuating element 33 is designed in the form of a second pressing actuator 39, or that the second actuating element 33 is designed in the form of a second rocking actuator 40. Or that the second actuating element 33 is designed in the form of a second combination actuator 41.
  • the first rocking actuator 36 and the second rocking actuator 40 may be designed mirror-symmetrically with respect to the central housing plane 35.
  • the first pressing actuator 37 and the second pressing actuator 39 may also be designed mirror-symmetrically with respect to the central housing plane 35.
  • the first combination actuator 38 and the second combination actuator 41 may also be designed mirror-symmetrically with respect to the central housing plane 35.
  • rocking actuator 36, 40 type, the pressing actuator 37, 39 type or the combination actuator 38, 41 type are described in general below, it being within the ability of a person skilled in the art or clear to a person skilled in the art that, in accordance with the mirror symmetry, the respective structural configurations can each be provided for the first actuating element 31 and for the second actuating element 33.
  • the lighting assembly 10 is equipped with a first rocking actuator 36 in the first actuating element receptacle 32 and a second pressing actuator 39 in the second actuating element receptacle 34.
  • a configuration may be chosen for example for right-handed users.
  • the second pressing actuator 39 is pushed forward in the longitudinal direction 11 with the user's right index finger, as a result of which the second pressing actuator 39 is slid relative to the housing cover 14, whereby a second force transmission element 42 can be pressed in the transverse direction 28 to the second switch 30 and thus the light source 24 can be activated by means of the second switch 30.
  • the first actuating element 31 is designed as a first rocking actuator 36, wherein, by pressing the first rocking actuator 36 while applying force in the transverse direction 28, the first rocking actuator 36 can be pivoted about a first vertical axis 44, whereby a first force transmission element 43 can be pressed in the transverse direction 28 against the first switch 29 and thus the first switch 29 can be actuated and thus the light source 24 can be activated.
  • first actuating element 31 is designed as a first pressing actuator 37 and that the second actuating element 33 is designed as a second rocking actuator 40.
  • first pressing actuator 37 is pushed forward in the longitudinal direction 11 with the user's left index finger, as a result of which the first pressing actuator 37 is slid relative to the housing cover 14, as a result of which a first force transmission element 43 can be pressed in the transverse direction 28 to the first switch 29 and thus the light source 24 can be activated by means of the first switch 29.
  • the second actuating element 33 may be designed as a second rocking actuator 40, wherein, by pressing the second rocking actuator 40 while applying force in the transverse direction 28, the second rocking actuator 40 can be pivoted about a second vertical axis 45, whereby a second force transmission element 42 can be pressed in the transverse direction 28 against the second switch 30 and thus the second switch 30 can be actuated and thus the light source 24 can be activated.
  • the lighting assembly 10 can be easily adapted to the user in order to be able to be operated by him as easily as possible.
  • a return spring channel 46 is formed in the housing cover 14 and can extend through the housing cover 14 in the transverse direction 28.
  • the return spring channel 46 extends from the first actuating element receptacle 32 to the second actuating element receptacle 34.
  • a transverse return spring 47 which may be in engagement with the first actuating element 31 and with the second actuating element 33, may be received in the return spring channel 46.
  • the transverse return spring 47 may have a meandering structure.
  • the return spring channel 46 may have a return spring channel width 48 and a return spring channel height 49.
  • the return spring channel width 48 and the return spring channel height 49 are preferably chosen such that the transverse return spring 47 is received in the return spring channel 46 in such a way that it can be slid in the transverse direction 28 while at the same time minimizing the amount of play of the transverse return spring 47.
  • the dimensioning of the return spring channel 46 can be adapted to the dimensioning of the transverse return spring 47.
  • a first unlocking clearance 50 opens into the return spring channel 46 in such a way that the transverse return spring 47 can be slid by means of a tool from the outside through the first unlocking clearance 50 in the transverse direction 28 in order to optionally disengage it from the first actuating element 31 or the second actuating element 33.
  • the actuating elements 33 can be changed.
  • such an unlocking clearance 50 may be arranged centrally in the housing cover 14.
  • a second unlocking clearance 51 is provided, which is arranged at a distance from the first unlocking clearance 50 in the transverse direction 28.
  • the first unlocking clearance 50 and the second unlocking clearance 51 are formed or arranged symmetrically with respect to the central housing plane 35.
  • a protective cover 52 is formed, which is used for closing the unlocking clearance 50, 51 in order to prevent dirt from penetrating into the return spring channel 46. Furthermore, it may also be provided that, when the firearm 1 and the lighting assembly 10 are in the assembled state, the protective cover 52 rests against a component of the firearm 1, in particular a trigger guard, and has a damping effect.
  • the second pressing actuator 39 has a first clearance 53 on its side facing the housing cover 14.
  • the first clearance 53 may have a longitudinal extent 54.
  • the transverse return spring 47 may have a longitudinal extent 55.
  • the longitudinal extent 54 of the first clearance 53 is preferably chosen to be so large or so much larger than a longitudinal extent 55 of the transverse return spring 47 that the second pressing actuator 39 can be slid in the longitudinal direction 11 relative to the housing cover 14.
  • the first clearance 53 can be slid in the longitudinal direction 11 relative to the transverse return spring 47.
  • a front wall 56 of the first clearance 53 can be used here as a stop, which corresponds to the transverse return spring 47 and is used as a anti loss protection device for the second pressing actuator 39.
  • a depression 57 is formed in the second pressing actuator 39 on the side facing the housing cover 14.
  • the depression 57 may have a depression ramp 58, wherein the depression ramp 58 can be arranged at a ramp angle 59 to the longitudinal direction 11.
  • the sliding of the second pressing actuator 39 in the longitudinal direction 11 can be converted into a sliding of the second force transmission element 42 in the transverse direction 28.
  • the second force transmission element 42 can lie against the depression ramp 58 and can be correspondingly moved by the depression ramp 58 when it is slid.
  • the second pressing actuator 39 is slidable in the longitudinal direction 11 between a front position 60 and a rear position 61.
  • the second switch 30 may be unactuated.
  • the front wall 56 of the first clearance 53 can lie against the transverse return spring 47 and thus limit the movement of the second pressing actuator 39.
  • a first longitudinal return spring 62 is provided, by means of which the second pressing actuator 39 is urged into its rear position 61 or is pretensioned in this position.
  • the first longitudinal return spring 62 may be designed in the form of a compression spring, wherein the first longitudinal return spring 62 is further compressed when the second pressing actuator 39 is slid from the rear position 61 in the direction of the front position 60.
  • further longitudinal return springs may also be provided in order to achieve an even distribution of force or to influence the course of force over the path.
  • a front guiding clearance 63 is formed in the actuating element receptacle 32, 34.
  • the front guiding clearance 63 can have a guiding clearance base 64.
  • the guiding clearance base 64 may delimit the guiding clearance 63 on a front side.
  • the front guiding clearance 63 extends in the longitudinal direction 11.
  • the front guiding clearance 63 may be designed in the form of a groove-shaped depression.
  • the second pressing actuator 39 has a front guiding lug 65, which protrudes into the front guiding clearance 63 or is slidably received in it in order to guide the second pressing actuator 39 in a slidable manner in the longitudinal direction 11.
  • a lower guiding clearance 66 is formed in the actuating element receptacle 32, 34. Furthermore, it may be provided that a lower guiding lug 67 is formed on the second pressing actuator 39 and engages in the lower guiding clearance 66.
  • the front guiding lug 65 and the lower guiding lug 67 may be arranged at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction 11.
  • the depression 57 is arranged in the longitudinal direction 11 between the front guiding lug 65 and the lower guiding lug 67.
  • the first clearance 53 may also be arranged between the front guiding lug 65 and the lower guiding lug 67.
  • the second pressing actuator 39 may be slidable in the longitudinal direction 11 and guided in the transverse direction 28 by means of the front guiding lug 65 and the lower guiding lug 67.
  • rocking actuator 36, 40 A function of the rocking actuator 36, 40 is described with reference to the first rocking actuator 36 shown in Figs. 3 and 4 .
  • the first rocking actuator 36 has a pivot bearing section 68, which can be received in the front guiding clearance 63.
  • the pivot bearing section 68 may have a rounding which corresponds to a rounding of the guiding clearance base 64, so that a plain bearing can be formed by the pivot bearing section 68 and the guiding clearance base 64.
  • the vertical axis 44 or the pivot axis of the first rocking actuator 36 may be concentric here with the rounding of the pivot bearing section 68.
  • the front guiding clearance 63 has an inner guiding clearance wall 69 and an outer guiding clearance wall 70.
  • the outer guiding clearance wall 70 or the pivot bearing section 68 may be designed in such a way that, when the first rocking actuator 36 is in an open position, the pivot bearing section 68 lies against the outer guiding clearance 70 at a contact point 71.
  • the contact point 71 may be arranged here at a distance from the vertical axis 44 in the longitudinal direction 11, so that the pivoting position of the first rocking actuator 36 is limited by the contact point 71.
  • the pivoting position of the first rocking actuator 36 may be limited by a lower guiding lug 67, which may be arranged on the first rocking actuator 36 and can engage in the lower guiding clearance 66.
  • the first rocking actuator 36 can thus be received in the first actuating element receptacle 32 such that it can be pivoted about the vertical axis 44 between an outer position 72 and an inner position 73.
  • a second clearance 74 which faces the housing cover 14, is formed in the first rocking actuator 36.
  • the second clearance 74 is used for receiving an end section of the transverse return spring 47.
  • the first rocking actuator 36 can be secured against sliding out of the front guiding clearance 63 in the longitudinal direction 11 by the transverse return spring 47 protruding into the second clearance 74.
  • a depression 75 which can interact with the first force transmission element 43, is formed in the first rocking actuator 36.
  • the first rocking actuator 36 In a position as shown in Fig. 4 , the first rocking actuator 36 is in its outer position 72. If the first rocking actuator 36 is then pressed with the user's left thumb in the transverse direction 28 in the direction of its inner position 73, the first rocking actuator 36 executes a pivoting movement about the vertical axis 44 and thereby acts on the first force transmission element 43, causing it to be slid in the transverse direction 28 to the first switch 29 and thus actuates it. The transverse return spring 47 is thereby compressed. If the first rocking actuator 36 is then released again, it returns to its outer position 72 by the spring force of the transverse return spring 47 and is held there.
  • the housing cover 14 has a first clearance 76 in the area of the first force transmission element 43 and a second clearance 77 in the area of the second force transmission element 42.
  • the clearances 76, 77 in the housing cover 14 may each be closed by means of an independent sealing element 78 or by means of a common sealing element 78.
  • the force transmission element 42, 43 is designed in the form of a sphere, which is received in the sealing element 78.
  • the provision of the sealing element 78 allows an inner side 79 of the sealing element 78 or of the housing 12 to be sealed off from an outer side 80 of the sealing element 78 or of the housing 12.
  • electronic components that are arranged within the inner side 79 of the sealing element 78 can be shielded from environmental influences.
  • the sealing element 78 is injection-moulded directly in the housing cover 14.
  • the sealing element 78 is designed as a structurally independent component which is inserted in the housing cover 14.
  • the sealing element 78 is formed from a silicone material.
  • the sealing element may be designed in the form of a shell and lie circumferentially against the main housing part 13.
  • the force transmission element 42, 43 is embedded in the sealing element 78.
  • the sealing element 78 encloses the force transmission element 42, 43 to such an extent that the force transmission element 42, 43 cannot fall out of the sealing element 78.
  • the force transmission element 42, 43 lies directly against the actuating element 31, 33.
  • the sealing element 78 is arranged in a coverage area 81 between the force transmission element 42, 43 and the switch 29, 30.
  • a horizontal guiding lug 83 is formed in the actuating element receptacle 32, 34.
  • the horizontal guiding lug 83 may correspond to a horizontal guiding clearance 84 in the actuating element 31, 33 and thus form a further linear guide, in particular a horizontal guide for the actuating element 31, 33.
  • Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of the lighting assembly 10, which may be independent in itself, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Figures 1 to 4 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitions, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figures 1 to 4 .
  • an overall length 82 of the actuating element 31, 32 can be configured in different sizes or that different actuating elements 31, 33 with different overall lengths 82 can be made available.
  • the lighting assembly 10 can be adapted to different users.
  • Fig. 6 shows a further embodiment of the first actuating element 31, which may be independent in itself, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Figures 1 to 5 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitions, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figures 1 to 5 .
  • Fig. 6 the first actuating element 31 is shown in a side view.
  • the first actuating element 31 is formed symmetrically about a horizontal central plane 85 and can therefore be used both on the first actuating element receptacle 32 and on the second actuating element receptacle 34.
  • a symmetrical design is shown in Fig. 6 by way of example with reference to the first rocking actuator 36. All other types of actuating elements 31, 33 can also have such a symmetrical shape in order to be able to be used both on the first actuating element receptacle 32 and on the second actuating element receptacle 34.
  • Fig. 7 shows a further embodiment of the lighting assembly 10, which may be independent in itself, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Figures 1 to 6 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitions, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figures 1 to 6 .
  • Fig. 7 the lighting assembly 10 is shown in a sectional view according to the section line VII-VII from Fig. 3 , it being expressly pointed out at this stage that the section line in Fig. 3 serves only for the purpose of indicating the position of the section, but different exemplary embodiments are shown in Figures 3 and 7 .
  • an outer guiding surface 86 of the lower guiding clearance 66 is designed in such a way that it is at a varying distance 87 from the central housing plane 35 over the longitudinal direction 11. This measure makes it possible that, when the actuating element 31, 33 is slid in the longitudinal direction 11, the actuating element 31, 33 is simultaneously slid in the transverse direction 28. This measure makes it possible to obtain a combination actuator 38, 41, which can act both as a pressing actuator and as a rocking actuator.
  • Fig. 8 shows a further embodiment of the housing cover 14, which may be independent in itself, with the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Figures 1 to 7 being used again for the same parts. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitions, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figures 1 to 7 .
  • the sealing element 78 can be designed in the shape of a shell.
  • the sealing element 78 may be formed on the inside of the housing cover 14. This can be achieved for example due to the fact that the elastic material of the sealing element 78 can have been injection-moulded directly into the comparatively stable material of the housing cover 14.
  • the sealing element 78 may also have been produced in a separate production step and have a shape that is adapted to the housing cover 14.
  • the second clearance 77 in the housing cover 14 is also clearly visible in Fig. 8 .
  • the force transmission elements 43, 44 are shown removed from a force transmission element receptacle 88 in the exploded representation.
  • a receiving space of the second force transmission element receptacle 88 is thus visible.
  • the sealing element 78 has a sealing flange 89.
  • the sealing flange 89 may be used to lie against the main housing part 13. In particular, it may be provided that the sealing flange 89 is clamped between the housing cover 14 and the main housing part 13.
  • a sealing flange receptacle 90 which is used for at least partially receiving the sealing flange 89, is formed in the housing cover 14.
  • fastening means 91 which are used for connecting the housing cover 14 to the main housing part 13, are formed.
  • the fastening means 91 may be designed in the form of fastening screws.
  • the exemplary embodiments are shown with reference to a pistol; the lighting assembly according to the invention may of course also be connected to another type of firearm, in particular a rifle, carbine, submachine gun, shotgun, etc.

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