WO2010109469A1

WO2010109469A1 - Armored gun port for a firing slit

Info

Publication number: WO2010109469A1
Application number: PCT/IL2010/000261
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yossi Bar; Natalie Presaizen
Original assignee: Global Shield Ltd.
Priority date: 2009-03-26
Filing date: 2010-03-25
Publication date: 2010-09-30
Also published as: IL197851A0

Abstract

A firing slit (1) including a simple and easy to operate mechanism (106), allowing gripping and/or locking of weapon in such a way that the user does not have to disengage while servicing the firing slit, and preventing the barrel from sliding off and out of the firing slit. The firing slit can be installed on various devices and systems such as on a partition; for example, a window partition or a sealed partition, such as on a vehicle's door or an armored vehicle.

Description

ARMORED GUN PORT FOR A FIRING SLIT

Field Of Invention

The invention generally .relates to a method and device for shielding, and specifi-- cally for a firing slit.

Background Of The Invention

A firing slit is a construction that includes a narrow slit such as found in armored vehicles, armored barriers, bunkers, or any other construction designed to be used to fire upon an enemy. The slit is sufficiently wide (usually the width is not wider than a few centimeters) to allow firing through it with a bow, rifle, or machine gun, but too narrow to aim through the firing slit and hit the person behind it.

The slit is usually a narrow and diagonal window that allows the shooter to choose different levels that vary the range of firing. During the Middle- Ages, firing slits appeared in the shape of a cross, which allowed greater freedom for the archer (as well as limited traverse movement). Since the firing slit itself was narrow it was therefore very difficult to aim through the slit and successfully target the weapon operator behind it.

Firing slits appeared as far back as Ancient Times but were especially common during the Middle- Ages. Firing slits have also been used during the Modern Age ^' and in contemporary times in military emplacements, pillbox fortifications, and even in armored vehicles (example: the Nagmachon).

Many firing slits hinder the operation of weapons once inside the firing slit so that during the servicing of the firing slit, as opening or closing the firing slit, it is necessary to disengage the weapon; an action that risks the weapon operator because it prevents the latter from utilizing the weapon during critical moments. In addition, many firing slits create additional openings or gaps during the insertion of the weapon into the firing slit; an oversight that risks the weapon operator because bullets can enter through the firing slit and hit the weapon operator.

Many firing slits are ungainly and difficult to operate; for example, there are firing slits that do not prevent the weapon from sliding into the device in which the firing slit is installed.

In addition, many firing slits do not allow the use of a gun sight during the insertion of the weapon into the firing slit.

In addition, existing firing slits are not suitable for installation on windshields. Summery Of Invention

One of the purposes of the invention is to provide an improved system and device for a firing slit, which provides and allows for the safe servicing of weapons; for example, inside vehicles such as armored vehicles in which a firing slit is installed.

In addition, one of the purposes of the invention is to provide an improved system and device for a firing slit, which can be easily, inexpensively, quickly, and safely installed on any partition, window, or sealed partition.

In addition, one of the purposes of the invention is to provide an improved method and device for a firing slit that is suitable for all types of weapons, including small arms; for example, short-barreled fire arms.

One of the purposes of the invention is to provide an improved method and device that allows the weapon to remain locked inside the firing slit during the servicing of the weapon; for example, changing magazines or any other servicing action.

According to one or several of the configurations as described in the invention, the purposes and advantages of the firing slit as presented in the invention are made possible due to the unique construction and configuration of the firing slit, as will be described later in the details of the invention, and includes among other things the following parts: a ball-shaped part that allows a wide angular motion in all directions of the weapon's barrel inside the firing slit; a faucet house, in- eluding unique mechanical operations that allow sealing; for example, airtight sealing of a gun's barrel whilst inside the firing slit so that there is no opening, or a minimal opening which would not risk the life of the weapon operator.

In addition, the firing slit includes a simple and easy to operate mechanism, as will be described later in the details, which allow gripping and/or locking the weapon in such a way that the user does not have to disengage while servicing the firing slit, and preventing the barrel from sliding off and out of the firing slit.

As has already been said, the invention refers to a firing slit; for example, a ball- shaped firing slit. The firing slit can be installed on various devices and systems such as on a partition; for example, a window partition or a sealed partition, such as on a vehicle's door or an armored vehicle.

The servicing of the firing slit, as described in the invention, is simple and efficient; for example, one could operate the firing slit using only one hand so that there is no need to disengage from the weapon installed in the firing slit.

In addition, the firing slit as described in the invention and as will be described in the drawings allows leaving the weapon locked inside the firing slit, so that the weapon can be serviced in an easy and simple manner while locked inside the firing slit; for example, when the weapon is locked inside the firing slit it is possible to replace the weapon's magazine or conduct any other servicing action.

According to one of the configurations and methods described in the invention, the firing slit include an operating handle that enables the function of all the related applications of the firing slit; for example, using the operating handle for opening the firing slit for the purpose of inserting the weapon. The operating handle can be used to lock the weapon barrel inside the firing slit so as to avoid the weapon barrel from sliding off and exiting the firing slit, which could lead to an accidental bullet emission into the vehicle's interior. The locking of the weapon inside the firing slit allows for a simpler and safer unloading of the weapon.

By using the operating handle it is possible to close the firing slit in a simple and safe manner; for example, after firing.

The shape and construct of the firing slit has the size and dimensions, as described in the details and the drawings, to allow the insertion of short-barreled weapons or shortened barreled weapons into the firing slit which allows for the safe operating of such weapons. The locking mechanism of the firing slit, as described in the details, allows for locking and closing of the weapon so that the weapon won't slide out and cause an accidental bullet emission.

In addition, the structure, configuration, and dimension of the firing slit allow for the installation of the firing slit on a sealed or transparent side plate such as a car door or an armored vehicle's door, so that the weapon operator can use the installed gun sights of a weapon, as well as move and shift the weapon at a wide angle and in a safe manner.

In addition, the firing slit allows an easy and simple installation on different types of partitions; on transparent partitions such as armored glass and on sealed partitions.

In addition, while the weapon is inside the firing slit or during the operation of the weapon there is no visible opening allowing the targeting of the weapon operator; meaning, the barrel is locked in the gun port and only the barrel appears through the firing slit without a gap that might endanger the weapon operator.

According to one example, the invention includes the following configurations: A device that is used as a firing slit for weapon that includes a barrel, comprising:

a. First part (ball 103) includes a space that allows entry of the barrel into that space, and movement of the barrel at various angles and in various directions. b. Second part (rings 101 and 102) encompassing the first part, allowing the locking of the first part, and its shifting in angular motions. c. A faucet house(104) comprising a gun port, and connected to the first part, being used as both, a faucet house and a gun port. d. A Faucet Cylinder (105) for locking and opening the gun port.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the first part is a ball-shaped part. According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the second part is one or several rings.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the rings are used as a connection-base to the partition.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the rings are used as a connection-base to the glass partition.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the partition is part of a vehicle or armored tool.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the ball allows movement of up to 64° degrees all around .

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the faucet house comprises a faucet cylinder allowing the locking and opening of the gun port.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the device includes an operating handle.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the device includes an operating handle that can perform the following tasks: opening or closing the gun port; releasing the lock latch of the barrel allowing the insertion of the barrel into the gun port.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, opening or closing of the gun port is achieved by rotating the faucet cylinder.

According to one configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, releasing the operating handle causes the lock latch to lock the barrel inside the gun port.

According to another configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the device comprising: a. One or more rings that envelope the ball and allow its angular motion. b. A base-mechanism is attached to the ball. c. A cylinder is inserted into the base-mechanism for opening and closing the gun port. d. The operating handle allows opening or closing the gun port by rotating the faucet cylinder and releasing barrel's lock latch allowing the insertion of the barrel into the gun port. Releasing the handle causes the lock latch to lock the barrel inside the gun port.

According to another configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, these functions work by rotating the operating handle at 90° degrees forward or backward.

According to another configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the device comprises the following parts:

• A ball (103) that allowing the movement of the barrel at various angles of up to 32° degrees in every direction.

• A Ring 1 - ball-socket (102) and Ring 2 - ball-socket (101): locks the ball allowing angular motion and is used as a connection-base to the partition / glass.

• A faucet house (104) connected to the ball functioning as faucet house and gun port.

• A faucet cylinder (105) for locking and opening the gun port.

According to yet another configuration, as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the firing slit comprises:

• Two rings (102, 101) enveloping the ball and allowing its angular motion. The rings are also connected to the partition / glass.

• A base-mechanism (104) is attached to the ball by a soft screwing.

• The cylinder (105) inserted into the base-mechanism is used for opening and closing the gun port.

• The operating handle (106) performs two functions: opening or closing the gun port by rotating the faucet cylinder; releasing the barrel's lock latch (107) allowing the insertion of the barrel into the gun port. • The abovementioned functions axe achieved by rotating the operating handle at 90° degrees forward or backward.

According to yet another configuration as described in the detailed description of the drawings, the invention includes a system comprising:

A device in which a firing slit is installed when the firing slit comprises: a. One or more rings that envelope the ball, allowing its angular motion. b. A base-mechanism is attached to the ball. c. A cylinder is inserted into the base-mechanism, to be used for opening and closing the gun port. d. An operating handle that allows two functions: opening and closing the gun port by rotating the faucet cylinder; releasing the lock latch which allows the insertion of the barrel into the gun port. Releasing the handle causes the lock latch to lock the barrel in the gun port.

Detailed Description of the drawings

Drawings Ia and Ib describe side-views and over- views of gun port, according to one shape or configuration of the invention. Drawing IA describes an over- view and a side-view of the firing slit. As described according to one configuration of the invention, firing slit includes unit 1 (for example) which is ball-shaped and includes space , which is the gun port that allows the insertion of the weapon's barrel into the firing slit and into unit 1 (the ball).

According to one configuration or shape of the invention, ball 103 is surrounded by one or two parts; for example, ring-shaped parts (such as rings 101 and 102 as described in drawing IA) which are used, for example, as a sort of ball-socket and allows ball 103 to move in various angles. Rings 101 and 102 envelope the ball and allow it wider angular motion. According to the abovementioned configuration, it is possible to attach and/or connect rings 101 and 102 to the partition of a vehicle or glass by, for example, a soft twisting in of a bolt.

The rear part of gun port includes the following parts: a. part 105 which is, according to one configuration of the invention, a cylinder (for example: a faucet cylinder) which is used for opening and closing the gun port. b. part 107, a lock latch, as is described according to one configuration of the invention in drawing Ic, is used to seize and lock a barrel; for example, the barrel of a weapon that has been inserted into the firing slit. c. part 106, an operating lever.

According to one configuration as described in the invention, operating lever 106 performs two tasks: first task, opening and closing the gun port by rotating part 105 (faucet cylinder); second task, releasing the lock latch of barrel 107 so that the insertion of the weapon's barrel into the firing slit is made possible. After the insertion of the weapon, it is possible to grip the weapon's barrel by releasing the operating latch 106, which causes lock latch 107 to lock the barrel.

According to one configuration or method as described in the invention, it is possible to perform the aforementioned functions (such as opening and closing the gun port and locking the barrel in its place) by rotating the operating lever; for example, at 90° degrees forward or backward. Although, it must be emphasized that the abovementioned functions can be achieved in other ways as well (as is known in the pertinent field), so it would be possible to insert a barrel and lock it in place.

Drawing 2 includes an enlarged schematic description of all parts of gun port as described in drawing Ia according to one configuration of the invention.

Drawings 3 include a schematic description of part 105 (faucet cylinder) which includes the shape of the construct of part 105 according to one configuration.

Drawings 4 include an enlarged schematic description of part 101 (ball-socket) as described in drawing Ia, which includes the shape of the construct of part 101 according to one configuration.

Drawings 5 include an enlarged schematic description of part 102 (ball-socket) as described in drawing Ia, and includes the shape of the construct of part 102 according to one configuration.

Drawings 6 include an enlarged schematic description of part 103 (ball) as described in drawing Ia, including the shape of part 103 according to one configuration. Drawings 7 include an enlarged schematic description of part 104 (faucet house) as described in drawing Ia, including the shape of part 104 according to one configuration

In addition, the invention includes the following advantages and parts:

• Ball / round gun port.

• Fitted for all rifles (9mm, 5.54 - 7.62).

• Armored when closed.

• Armored when a weapon is inserted.

• Barrel locks when weapon is inserted.

• Prevents barrel movement during firing of the weapon.

• Allows firing and sighting. Sealed in front of CBRN.

• Allows installation in opaque or transparent walls.

• One hand operated.

Fire range of 32° degrees in each direction.

It must be noted that all the configurations, constructs, and dimensions, as described in the details, are merely an example; it is possible to utilize the different parts in different ways: example, parts 102 and 103 do not have to be in the shape of a ring.

Also, the opening mechanism can be utilized in various ways.

The materials from which the device is made are durable and strong, as is known and common in the pertinent field.

Claims

1. A device for use as firing slit for weapon that includes a barrel, comprises of 2 parts, a faucet house and faucet cylinder where : a. Part 1 - is space that allows insertion of a barrel and movement of the barrel at various angles and directions. b. Part 2 - encompassing part 1, allowing the locking of part 1, and its shifting in angular motions. c. A faucet house comprising a gun port, and connected to part I₅ being used as both, faucet house and gun port. d. Faucet Cylinder for locking and opening the gun port.

2. A device as described in claim 1 when part 1 is a ball-shaped part.

3. A device as described in claim 1 when part 2 is a ring or a number of rings.

4. A device as described in claim 3 when the rings function as a connecting-base to a partition.

5. A device as described in claim 4 when the rings function as a connecting-base to a glass partition.

6. A device as described in claims 4 & 5 where partition is part of a vehicle or an armored tool.

7. A device as described in claim 2 when the ball allows movement of up to 64^β degrees all around.

8. A device as described in claim 1 where faucet house includes a faucet cylinder, allowing locking and opening of gun port.

9. A device as described in claim 1 including an operating handle.

10. A device as described in claim 9 including an operating handle for opening or closing gun port and releasing lock latch of the barrel allowing the insertion of barrel into gun port.

11. A device as described in claim 10 where the opening or closing of gun port is achieved by rotating the faucet cylinder.

12. A device as described in claim 10 where releasing the operating handle causes the lock latch to lock barrel inside gun port.

13. A device as described in claim 1, comprising: a. One or more rings that envelope the ball and allow its angular motion. b. A base-mechanism attached to the ball. c. A cylinder inserted into the base-mechanism for opening and closing gun port. d. An operating handle allowing the opening and closing of gun port by rotating the faucet cylinder, releasing the lock latch which allows the insertion of barrel into the gun port. Releasing the operating handle causes the lock latch to lock the barrel inside the gun port.

14. The device as described in claim 13 where functions are achieved by rotating the operating handle at 90° degrees forward or backward.

15. The device as described in claim 13 comprising:

• A ball that allows movement of barrel in various angles up to 32° degrees in every direction.

• 2 Rings ball-socket locking the ball, allowing angular motion.

• Used as a connecting-base for a partition / glass.

• Faucet house connected to a ball functioning as a faucet house and gun port.

• Faucet cylinder for locking and opening faucet house.

16. The firing slit as described in claim 15 comprising:

• Two rings that envelope the ball and allow its angular motion connected to a partition / glass.

• A base-mechanism connected to the ball by soft screwing of a bolt.

• A cylinder inserted into the base-mechanism, used for opening and closing gun port.

• An operating handle allowing the opening and closing of gun port by rotating the faucet cylinder, releasing the lock latch which allows the insertion of barrel into the gun port. Releasing the operating handle causes the lock latch to lock the barrel inside the gun port.

Other functions achieved by rotating the operating handle at 90° degrees forward or backward.