RU2672758C1 - Weapon cleaning and lubrication device and implemented by the device weapon cleaning and lubrication method - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: weapons and ammunition.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of armament, namely, to the weapon cleaning and lubrication device and method. Weapon cleaning and lubrication device comprises hollow thin-walled tubular body, pulling cord, gun barrel bore cleaning and lubrication element, connected to the pulling cord one end and located inside the body with possibility of axial movement along the body and bringing outward from the body one end due to the created on the pulling cord pulling force. Weapon cleaning and lubrication method is in that the pulling cord end is fed into the weapon barrel bore breech section, brought out through the barrel bore muzzle part, then the pulling cord loop end is fixed to the support, then the cleaning and lubrication element is brought out from the device body, extended along the weapon barrel bore, performing the weapon barrel bore cleaning and lubrication, then brought out outwards through the weapon barrel bore muzzle section.EFFECT: enabling creation of light-weight and compact device ensuring the weapon prompt cleaning and lubrication without preliminary assembly and without additional use of the cleaning and lubrication substances and compositions, and also enabling increase in the weapon cleaning and lubrication convenience.8 cl, 4 dwg

Description

Technical field

The invention relates to devices and methods for cleaning and lubricating weapons and is intended for cleaning and lubricating the inner surface of the barrel bore of various types of small arms, mainly in the field.

State of the art

During the operation of the weapon, various shot products and environmental factors inevitably settle on the inner surface of the barrel bore. Without proper and timely cleaning, such products and factors can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the weapon and lead to its malfunction. Even insignificant accumulation of shot products on the inner surface of the barrel can cause an undesirable delay in the release of ammunition from the barrel.

Timely cleaning of weapons is especially important in the field, when the weapon is in constant combat readiness, and the barrel channel must always remain dry, clean and lubricated.

Existing devices for cleaning the barrel of a weapon can usually be classified into one of two categories - rigid devices containing a rigid elongated body, or flexible devices containing a cord or flexible cable.

A common advantage of flexible devices for cleaning and lubricating the barrel of a weapon is the possibility of twisting or folding a flexible element, which makes it convenient to store and transport such devices.

Cleaning using flexible devices is carried out by pulling or pushing the element for cleaning along the inner surface of the channel of the barrel of the weapon, thereby ensuring the capture and removal of the products of the shot out. As a rule, existing flexible devices for cleaning weapons, are sets consisting of a flexible element, one or more devices for cleaning and (or) lubrication, as well as handles that are connected together before using the device through various connections, while in the field The storage and assembly of such devices can cause the user many inconveniences.

From the prior art, the author knows the following mobile devices for cleaning and lubricating weapons containing a flexible element.

Known portable system for cleaning weapons according to the application for US invention N 20130097794. This system includes a T-shaped handle, a flexible cable, to increase mobility, separate cleaning devices, as well as detachable connectors for quick connection of cleaning devices with a flexible cable.

A configurable device for cleaning a barrel of a firearm is known and a kit for cleaning a weapon according to US Pat. No. 7,356,961. This device contains a flexible cable consisting of one or more segments, as well as one or more rods to which various components can be attached separately or in combination and / or fixtures in the manner necessary to perform various cleaning operations.

Known weapon and handle cleaning kits are US Pat. No. 8,925,235. Each set of US Pat. No. 8,925,235 contains a handle including an elongated solid or hollow body with an opening, as well as a groove intersecting the opening for securing the flexible cable to the body. The specified analogue, as well as the claimed invention, contains a hollow tubular body, however, unlike the claimed invention, the body according to US patent N 8925235 is intended for fastening a flexible cable and is used as a handle.

Common disadvantages of the above analogues are:

- the presence of many elements that may be lost during transportation or fall out of hands when assembling the device, get into snow or dirt, losing consumer properties;

- the connection of elements requires attention and dexterity of the user's hands, which in certain conditions can cause difficulties, for example, in cold weather, when the fingers are numb;

- the need to perform operations on assembling the device on the spot, immediately before using it, which is unacceptable when the user is on the road or when the time for cleaning and lubricating the weapon is limited;

- the need for processing in the process of cleaning and lubricating the bore and (or) elements for cleaning and lubricating with substances and compositions for their cleaning and lubrication;

- the cases or containers described in the analogues for storing devices and their components are an optional accessory.

The above-mentioned disadvantages of existing analogues impede the timely and operational cleaning of weapons in the field.

The closest analogue to the nature of the tasks claimed by the claimed invention is a compact device for cleaning weapons according to US patent N 507407. The device according to US patent N 507407 contains a housing made in the form of a closed coil, inside of which there is a cable. The invention of US patent N507407 also aims to create a compact and lightweight device that can be used as a unit without the need for preliminary assembly in place. The disadvantage of this analogue, in comparison with the claimed invention, is that the element is located outside the housing and requires independent connection.

The closest analogue (prototype) in terms of essential features is a device for servicing the internal surface of a barrel of a weapon, as well as a method of manufacturing such a device according to US Pat. No. 5,657,570, the described device comprises a body in the form of a tube with two ends, a cord located inside the end of the body in the form of a loop, as well as a handle located on the other end of the body. The disadvantage of this analogue (prototype) is the need for additional connection of the cleaning element, as well as the need to use the handle to provide traction.

The main differences between the device of the claimed invention from the analogue of US patent N5657570 are:

- the presence in the design of the device element for cleaning and lubricating the bore, connected to the pull cord and located in the internal volume of the body;

- hermetic closure of the case with removable caps;

- the execution of the housing with a variable cross-section, in particular in the form of a cartridge;

- the lack in the design of the handle device handle and the need for its use.

The aim of the claimed invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the above analogues, namely the creation of a lightweight, compact device that provides operational cleaning and lubrication of weapons mainly in the field, without the need for pre-assembly and additional use in the cleaning and lubrication of substances and compositions for cleaning and lubrication.

Another objective of the invention is to provide a method of using the claimed invention in a device that improves the convenience of cleaning and lubricating weapons in the field.

The technical result provided by the claimed device is achieved by the following means:

1) a constructive and functional combination of the elements of the device in a compact multifunctional housing made in the form of a rifle sleeve. In particular, the shape of the housing according to the device claimed in the invention provides for the placement and fixing of the housing in the chamber, creating a stop between the housing and the breech of the barrel for cleaning in accordance with the method claimed in the invention;

2) the placement of the element for cleaning and lubrication inside the sealed enclosure prevents contact of the element for cleaning and lubrication with environmental factors until the element is introduced for cleaning and lubrication inside the bore, which allows the use of elements for cleaning and lubrication, pre-treated with cleaning or lubricants and their compositions;

3) a constructive and functional combination of all elements of the device in a compact housing provides ease of storage and transportation, no need for preliminary assembly of the device.

The technical result provided by the claimed invention is achieved by using the loopback end of the pull cord for fixing, providing a stop, for example, fixing the loop end of the pull cord on the user's foot or on another support.

The invention is illustrated by the following drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

FIG. 1 - general view of the device - Express cleaning-cartridge assembly, in the stowed position with a pull cord assembled on the case;

FIG. 2 - according to the detailed view of the device - Express cleaning cartridge, including an element for cleaning and lubrication;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the barrel of the weapon with the device located breech barrel - Express cleaning cartridge, and an element for cleaning and lubrication passing through the barrel;

FIG. 4 - options for using the claimed in the invention device.

Disclosure of the invention

Disclosure of the essence of the claimed device

Device and method for cleaning and lubricating weapons - Express cleaning-cartridge, in which the device contains a hollow thin-walled tubular body - 1, cord broach-2, an element for cleaning and lubricating the bore -3.

In this case, the element for cleaning and lubricating the bore - 3 is located inside the housing - 1 and is connected to the pull cord - 2, while the free end - 4 pull cord - 2, is brought out of the housing and has the shape of a loop.

The housing - 1 is made in the form of a cartridge case with two ends 5 and 6, while the housing - 1 has a variable cross section, contains a part of a larger diameter - 7, a part of a smaller diameter - 8 and a narrowing - 9 located between the part of the larger diameter - 7 and part the smaller diameter is 8. The larger diameter part is 7, which ensures the placement and fixation of the case - 1 in the chamber of the weapon and has a corresponding diameter, while the internal volume of the case - 1, formed by the part of the case - 1 of a larger diameter, is designed to accommodate the element for the case - 1 pain The larger diameter is designed to accommodate the element for cleaning and lubrication - 3. Part of the smaller diameter - 8 of the case - 1 provides the element for cleaning and lubrication into the barrel of the weapon through the end - 5 of the case - 1 and has an appropriate diameter. The end of the housing - 6 is designed to accommodate and remove the element for cleaning and lubricating the bore. The ends 5-6 of the housing are closed using removable caps - 10 and 11, ensuring the tightness of the housing - 1. Tightness of closures between the housing - 1 and removable caps - 10 is ensured by grinding the mating parts of the housing - 1 and removable caps - 10 and 11. Removable caps - 10 and 11 contain end elements - 12, providing a comfortable grip for disconnecting and attaching removable caps.

Thus, the housing - 1 provides placement and fixation of the device in the chamber of the weapon, the supply of the element for cleaning and lubrication - 3 into the barrel of the weapon through the end -5, creating a stop between the breech of the barrel of the weapon and the housing - 1 in the direction of movement of the element for cleaning and lubricants - 3.

The element for cleaning and lubrication - 3 is placed in the housing - 1 with the possibility of axial movement, while the movement of the element for cleaning and lubrication - 3 in the direction of the end - 5 of the housing - 1 is partially limited by narrowing - 9, as well as part of the smaller diameter - 8 of the housing - one. Thus, the output of the element for cleaning and lubrication from the housing - 1 is carried out under the force created on the pull cord - 2.

Element for cleaning and lubrication - 3 includes several parts located in series, including a felt patch - 13, a polymer vinyl patch - 14, a polymer mesh - 15, a polyethylene gasket - 16 and a cloth made of fiber-optic material - 17.

Cord broach - 2 is made of fiber material and has a wax impregnation, which reduces friction between the contacting parts of the cord-broach and weapons.

The free end of the pull cord - 2, brought out through the end - 4 of the body - 1 to the outside, in the stowed position is wound on the body - 1 and is fixed, for example, with adhesive tape.

Disclosure of the essence of the method

The method of cleaning and lubricating weapons using the device claimed in the invention is carried out in the following order:

- from the end - 5 cases - 1 removable cap is removed - 10, the pull cord - 2 is opened from the stowed position,

- then, the loopback end - 4 pulling cords - 2 is fed into the breech of the barrel of the weapon, passed through the bore and brought out through its muzzle,

- then the case with the end - 5 is fed and fixed in the chamber of the weapon,

- then the loopback end - 4 pull cords - 2 can be fixed on the user's foot or on any other support that provides the emphasis and tension of the pull cord - 2,

- then the user, holding the weapon with at least one hand, due to muscular force, creating the necessary pulling force, moves the weapon to the opposite side from the fixed loop end - 4 pulling cords - 2, thereby providing an outlet for cleaning and lubrication - 3 from the body - 1, its movement along the bore and subsequent removal outside through the muzzle, thereby ensuring cleaning and lubrication of the bore of the weapon,

- after cleaning, the cleaning element and smears can be returned to the inside of the case through the end - 6 closed by a removable cap - 11 for subsequent use of the device.

The implementation of the invention

As an element for cleaning and lubricating weapons - 3 in the proposed device, any elastic, volumetric and (or) combined element, usually used for cleaning or lubricating the barrel of the weapon, providing mechanical cleaning of the barrel of the weapon, can be used.

As a pull cord - 2, any cord or cable can be used to ensure that the element attached to such a cord or cable moves to clean and lubricate the weapon through the barrel of the weapon due to traction.

As the case material, any material can be used that makes it possible to produce thin-walled monolithic shells of variable cross section.

The cleaning method using the claimed device can be carried out by fixing the loop end to any support, which allows you to provide the desired emphasis and can be placed inside the loop end of the pull cord - 2. In this case, the support refers to any natural objects, such as, for example, stumps , tree branches, as well as artificial objects, such as, for example, pillars. The loopback end of the pull cord - 2 can also be used as a handle for fixing in the user's hand.

Claims (8)

1. A device for cleaning and lubricating weapons, containing a hollow thin-walled tubular body with two ends, a pull cord, one end of which is made in the form of a loop, characterized in that the device further comprises an element for cleaning and lubricating the bore of the weapon, which is connected to one the end of the pull cord and is placed inside the housing with the possibility of axial movement along the housing and outward from at least one end of the housing due to the pulling force generated on the pull cord, and the end of the pull cord, made a loop, designed for attachment to the support. 2. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the internal volume of the housing is hermetically sealed at both ends using removable caps. 3. The device according to any one of paragraphs. 1-2, characterized in that the removable caps contain end elements for ease of grip. 4. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the element for cleaning and lubricating the bore is combined and consists of several parts located in series, including a felt patch, a polymer vinyl patch, a polymer mesh, a polyethylene gasket and a cloth made of fiber-optic material. 5. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the end of the cord-broach, having the shape of a loop, is wound and fixed on the housing. 6. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that one end of the housing is designed to accommodate and remove the element for cleaning and lubrication. 7. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the body is made in the form of a rifle sleeve with the possibility of fixing in the breech of the barrel of the weapon. 8. The method of cleaning and lubricating weapons, implemented by a device for cleaning and lubricating weapons, characterized in that the cleaning is performed as follows: first, the end of the pull cord, in the form of a loop, is fed into the breech of the barrel of the weapon, is output through the muzzle of the barrel of the weapon , while the body of the device is fixed in the chamber of the weapon, then the loopback end of the pull cord is fixed on the foot or other support, then due to the traction created by the muscular force directed to the opposite foot or support one hundred to the rim, an element for cleaning and lubricating the barrel of the weapon barrel is removed from the device’s body, enters the barrel of the weapon, extends along the barrel of the weapon, cleaning and lubricating the barrel of the weapon, and then is brought out through the muzzle of the barrel of the weapon.

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