WO2021030889A1

WO2021030889A1 - Electronic firing, control and tracing system built into a firearm

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Publication number: WO2021030889A1
Application number: PCT/BR2020/050317
Authority: WO
Inventors: Wendell Alves HOMEM; Alex Antonio FERRARESI; Paulo Roberto TOMCHAK; Ivan Jorge CHUEIRI
Original assignee: Homem Wendell Alves
Priority date: 2019-08-19
Filing date: 2020-08-13
Publication date: 2021-02-25
Also published as: BR102019017249A2

Abstract

The present invention patent describes an electronic firing, control and tracing system built into a firearm that, according to the features thereof, provides for the formation of an electronic firing, control and tracing system (1) in a specific dedicated structure based on electromechanical firing using electromechanical locks (4) built into the firearm (A) instead of electrical firing using electrical terminals in the firearm (A), and retaining the original firing mechanism, with a view to enabling the complete optimization of the electronic firing procedures of small- and medium-sized automatic/semiautomatic firearms (A) by means of deflagration of the propellant contained in the capsules using electrical pulses, i.e. electronic firing, and also the management and tracing of the resources of such firearms (A).

Description

"ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND RAS SYSTEM TREABILIDED INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS"

001 Refers to the present invention patent to electronic systems for firearms in general, more specifically to an electronic system for firing, control and traceability incorporated in firearms which, according to their general characteristics, has as a basic principle provide the formation of an electronic system for firing, control and traceability in a specific and specific structure based on electromechanical firing by means of electromechanical locks incorporated into firearms, replacing electrical firing by means of firearms electrical terminals and preserving the mechanism of original firing, with a view to making possible in a practical, safe and precise way complete optimization in the electronic firing procedures for small / medium-sized automatic / semi-automatic firearms through the triggering of the propellant contained in the capsules via electrical pulses - electronic firing , as well as the management and traceability of these resources firearms.

002 With specific design and format and easy access for better adaptation and safety of users, practicality in handling and functionality, very affordable costs and, due to its general characteristics and dimensions, easily adaptable to a wide range of firearms , ammunition, users and locations in general, regardless of the characteristics they may present.

003 Currently, taking into account the scenario in which firearms are inserted, and also considering the ease of concealment and high lethality of these devices, there is a difficulty in controlling and ensuring the correct use of firearms in society . The absence of technologies for control and safety in firearms ends up potentiating crime, generating an increase in violence and the misuse of these lethal devices.

004 In this way, it has become essential for companies and public and private security agencies, as well as users of low-caliber firearms, to structure a versatile, practical, safe and precise structure capable of perform the management and traceability of small and medium-sized automatic and semi-automatic firearms resources using an electronic firearm firing control system, that is, a control system over existing weapons.

005 The direct use of mobile technology makes it possible to add several benefits to firearms by reducing and inhibiting their improper use, acting as an important tool in the control of lethal devices, having their application of high value to the war industry (public agencies of defense and strategy) as well as for civilians whose possession or carrying of firearms is permitted.

006 In this line, the patent under consideration is characterized by bringing together components and processes in a differentiated design, which will meet the various requirements that the nature of the use demands, that is, it guarantees a highly efficient electronic trigger, control and traceability system , functionality, resistance, durability, safety, versatility, precision, economy and ergonomics due to the excellent added technical qualities, providing advantages and improvements in the procedures for shooting the capsules and management and traceability over the patent of invention BR 10 2014 027777 3 - “ Electronic Shooting, Control and Traceability System Embedded in Firearms ”, filed on November 6, 2014.

007 The technology embedded in the patent of invention BR 10 2014 027777 3, is based on a shot of the electric type executed by means of electric terminals incorporated in the structure of the firearms containing a capacitor bank and a conductor next to the shooting chamber, requiring major changes in the original designs for the optimal implementation of the device. The severe changes in design, combined with the needs of specific operating conditions, make the implementation of the electronic triggering device limited to certain market segments, with its application restricted to specific conditions and interests.

008 In this way, the general conception of the present electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, object of this patent, it is totally based on its simple and robust structure with a minimum of necessary components and extremely simplified, safe and optimized operation, allied to the very practical manufacturing and maintenance procedures, in order to generate an electronic triggering system, control and extremely traceability practical and efficient that is incorporated in firearms of different calibers in order to control the firing mechanisms through the application of an electromechanical set by means of electromechanical locks incorporated internally in the weapon structure.

009 In this conception, the present patent consists of the use of a modern, efficient, safe and functional electronic system of firing, control and traceability incorporated in firearms formed by a set of electromechanical solutions correctly incorporated, composing an electronic system of firing, control and complete and differentiated traceability with exclusive design and its own characteristics, which incorporates its own specific structure of the electromechanical type and containing integrated and arranged among themselves within the firearm an electronic circuit processed as a management element of the activities and information of the firearm , a battery as an element for feeding the device and activating the electromechanical locks, a set of electromechanical locks as locking / releasing elements of the firearm components, a set of sensors as elements for detecting the firearm activations, and accelerometers detection elements d the position of the device in relation to vertical and horizontal axes, in order to enable the formation of a single, complete and safe set, whose internal and external shapes and dispositions allow the perfect adaptation to a wide range of firearms, being specially designed for these purposes with their own geometry.

0010 More specifically, the device essentially works by blocking the firing mechanism through the electromechanical locks regulated by the processed electronic circuit, blocking fundamental components for the functioning of the firing mechanisms in automatic firearms and semi-automatic. The device now acts directly under the mechanical firing systems of the firearm and can be incorporated into their original design, without requiring severe changes to the original designs.

0011 In this way, the electromechanical set aims to manage resources through direct control of the weapon's mechanical firing system, maintaining its original mechanics and being able to collect, digitize and process information obtained using sensors and electronic components embedded in the weapon's structure that is, providing greater control through a simple and versatile system incorporated into the firearm that acts by promoting the insertion of modern electronics into mechanical weapons, maintaining the original designs and designs of the weapons it incorporates, adding only one simple set of electromechanical components in specific parts of the system.

0012 Once the firearm is incorporated, it becomes possible to control the firearm firing mechanism electronically, enabling and disabling (locally or remotely through external devices) the weapons for use, in addition to being able to track the position of the weapon through the GPS system integrated to the electronic central, adding technology through the direct use of electronics.

0013 The present electronic firing, control and traceability system works by operating under the original mechanics of automatic and semi-automatic firearms of various calibers, operating in order to control the firing system, obstructing the movement of core pieces for the purpose of firing and operation of the weapon in general. Once applied, it acts under the management of the electronic control panel (main component and responsible for data processing), which is responsible for the management of the electromechanical locks located on the firing mechanism of the weapon, the locks being activated in case of blocking the device.

0014 The electromechanical set acts directly on the firing mechanism, being able to block and disable the operation of the firearm by mechanically blocking the components involved in the firing system. Being able act directly on parts such as hammer, bolt, wrist lock, bolt impeller, hammer needle, trigger or other components responsible for firing.

0015 The device is able to control and regulate operation according to commands sent by the controller board present in the system. In addition to the blocking functions, it is also capable of receiving and processing information digitally through the processing unit contained in the electronic central, being able to interpret data obtained by sensors spread over the structure of firearms. 0016 Through the memory units it is able to store data related to the use of the firearm, counting the number of shots fired, the position of the shots fired, and the user who took the shots according to the registered information.

0017 It can be said that the present electronic trigger, control and traceability system is based on the application of components and processes in a differentiated design, without, however, reaching a high degree of sophistication and complexity, making it possible to solve some of the main inconveniences of other forms and models known by the current state of the art and used in the transport and use of small and medium-sized automatic and semi-automatic firearms, more specifically in the firing and control of the use of these firearms, which are located in a range of work in which the difficulties of use and application, low efficiency and performance and accidents are very frequent and the shapes and / or models are based on simple adaptations, thus being of high insecurity, great deterioration and fragility, little durability and resistance, low versatility, high imprecision and derisory performance, or are large, being very high cost, little flexibility, complex handling, great waste of time and low performance.

0018 In a wide analysis of the literature in order to establish the current state of the art in relation to electronic systems and devices incorporated in firearms, primarily in automatic / semi-automatic firearms of small / medium size, object of the present patent, no documents relevant to the state of the art have been revealed that relate the specific object claimed in the present patent, that is, an electronic system of triggering, control and traceability based on electromechanical triggering by means of electromechanical locks incorporated into firearms to replace electrical firing by means of firearms electrical terminals, combined with the preservation of the firearm's original firing mechanism.

0019 The objectives, advantages and other important characteristics of the patent in question can be more easily understood when read in conjunction with the attached figures, in which:

0020 Figure 1 represents a schematic view of the electronic circuit board of the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms

0021 Figure 2A represents a side sectional view of the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms - pistols.

0022 Figure 2B represents a schematic side section view of the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms - pistol in the battery configuration at the top of the cable.

0023 Figure 2C represents a schematic side section view of the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms - pistol in the battery configuration at the rear of the cable.

0024 Figure 3A represents a side sectional view of the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms - assault rifle. 0025 Figure 3B represents a schematic side section view of the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms - assault rifle.

0026 As it can be inferred from the attached figures that illustrate and integrate the present descriptive report of the invention patent of "Electronic System for Firing, Control and Traceability Embedded in Firearms", in figure 1 the same is presented in general, understood by an electronic system firing, control and traceability (1) complete and its own characteristics, which incorporates its own specific structure of the electromechanical type, shapes and dispositions that adapt to the most diverse types of small and medium-sized firearms in general and their projectiles (B), and containing integrated and arranged among themselves inside the firearm a processed electronic circuit (2) arranged symmetrically inside the firearm cable (A) and containing processing units (2A), units memory (2B), communication and data transfer units (2C) and GPS-type positioning units (2D), with the primary function of managing the activities of the firearm by adding digital technology for information management; a removable or rechargeable battery (3) arranged symmetrically inside the firearm cable (A) and connected to the processed electronic circuit (2) and containing an external charging cable (3A) disposed interconnected to the processed electronic circuit and the battery removable or rechargeable (3), with the primary function of feeding the processed electronic circuit (2), the electromechanical locks (4) and the sensors (5); a set of electromechanical locks (4) (solenoids activated by the electronic control unit) arranged symmetrically adjacent to the firearm's driving components (A) and interconnected to the processed electronic circuit (2), with the primary function of locking / releasing the firing of the components of the firearm (A); a set of sensors (5) arranged symmetrically adjacent to the components of the firearms (A) and interconnected to the processed electronic circuit (2), with the primary function of detecting the activation of the firearm and its components; and a set of accelerometers arranged symmetrically inside the firearm (A) and connected to the processed electronic circuit (2), with the primary function of detecting the position of the device in relation to vertical and horizontal axes.

0027 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, according to the application needs, can be understood by one of the electromechanical locks (4) being the precursor electromechanical lock arranged symmetrically adjacent to the precursor (B) of the firearm (A), with the primary function of locking / releasing the trigger of the precursor (B) of the firearm (A).

0028 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, according to the application needs, can be understood by the electromechanical locks (4) being two or more electromechanical locks of the firing mechanism arranged symmetrically adjacent to the firing mechanism. firing of the firearm (A), with the primary function of ensuring that the movement of these parts is not viable in case of attempted firing.

0029 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated into firearms, according to the application needs, can be understood by one of the sensors (5) being a trigger sensor (5) arranged symmetrically adjacent to the trigger (C) of the firearm (A), with the primary function of detecting the triggering of the trigger (C) of the firearm (A).

0030 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, according to the application needs, can be understood by one of the sensors (5) being a biometric sensor arranged symmetrically on the trigger or pine of the firearm ( A), with the primary function of taking readings related to users' fingerprints.

0031 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, according to the application needs, can be understood by sensors (5) of the type of barrel or firing chamber for detecting the shots made; holds it from the magazine to detect the amount of ammunition; movement to detect the movement of the firearm (A); contact for recording commands such as firing or disassembly; and thermals for calibration of heating or firing register next to the gun barrel.

0032 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms can vary in the arrangement of its components along the internal structure of firearms (A) according to the specific needs of each of the applications and the structures of the weapons of fire (A). To suit different models, the battery position may vary according to the original design of the firearm (A), aiming at maximum utilization and facilitating the incorporation of the components of the electronic system of firing, control and traceability.

0033 Thus, due to this versatility of the electronic system of firing, control and traceability (1) it is possible to incorporate it in firearms (A) of a wide range of calibers, with the implementation benefited by firearms (A) large due to the greater idle space present in these models.

0034 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms operates based on the management of the automatic and semi-automatic firearm firing mechanism (A), using the processed electronic circuit (2) incorporated in the structure. of the firearm (A) the management of resources and functions.

0035 The electronic trigger, control and traceability system (1) works based on commands processed by the processed electronic circuit (2), which validates the legitimacy of use of the firearm carrier (A), whether or not it authorizes the release of the firearms. electromechanical locks (2) inserted in the firing structure of the firearm (A) which it incorporates. In the event of an irregularity verified by the electronic triggering, control and traceability system, electrical current is passed from the battery (3) to the electromechanical locks (2), promoting their activation and blocking the triggering mechanism, disabling the operation of the firearm (A).

0036 In addition to the functions related to the control and blocking of the firearm firing mechanism (A), the electronic firing, control and traceability system (1), through its sensors (5), also performs the measurement and reading various information regarding the operation of the firearm (A), making constant records about the activities performed.

0037 Through the set of motion, contact or temperature sensors (5) the electronic trigger, control and traceability system (1) is capable of capturing data related to the firearms operations (A), reporting in real time the data collected for the processed electronic circuit (2), which in turn instead processes and stores the data, which can be shared later through the wireless connection with other devices (computers, tablets, smartphones).

0038 The electronic trigger, control and traceability system (1) encompasses functions such as traceability, remote access, wireless connection with (bluetooth, radio and satellite devices), measurement and electronic regulation through sensors (5), reading of magnetic cards, locking and unlocking the firing system, communication with other firearms (A) that also have it incorporated, biometric readers on the trigger (C) for user recognition, biometric readers on the firearm handle (A) for biometric recognition of in addition to storing profile information of previously registered users in an entirely digital way.

0039 The electronic trigger, control and traceability system (1) can also contain a set of contact sensors (5) positioned inside the firearm structure (1) which it incorporates, in order to integrate the assembly and disassembly system of this so that, through the sensors (5), it is possible to detect possible attempts to disassemble the firearm (A), and the disassembly detection is performed by contact sensors (5) integrated in strategic points of the structure.

0040 More specifically, it becomes possible to block / unblock the firearm (A) by means of the electromechanical locks (4) present inside the firearm (A), that is, it becomes possible to block the electronic triggering, control and traceability system (1) internally through the mechanical obstruction of the triggering system, which can lock parts such as a striker (B), bolt impeller, striker needle, or even the trigger (C). The blocking can be performed remotely, accessing the processed electronic circuit (2) by means of other previously configured devices, and by means of computers, it can unlock / block the firearm firing system (A).

0041 Firearm traceability (A) is also possible through communication and data transfer units (2C) and positioning GPS type (2D) contained in the processed electronic circuit (2), that is, it becomes possible to carry out the real-time tracking of the firearm (A) which the electronic system of firing, control and traceability (1) incorporates, it can also program specific traceability functions by monitoring and storing the paths and positions traveled by the device in memory.

0042 The electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, for having its components fully integrated with each other and firearms (A), is quickly assembled and disassembled, nothing unfolds and has nothing to breaking or bending, a high performance and efficiency index is achieved, combined with high durability and absolute safety. After being fully integrated with each other and the internal part of the firearms (A), the components become stuck and cohesive, thus preventing them from loosening themselves when in use, making the set fully available for the electronic firing procedures of firearms. and management through control and traceability of the resources of these firearms (A). In this way, the electronic triggering, control and traceability system (1) can be used without concern of any nature, especially regarding the durability and safety of its components and the safety of its users.

0043 The electronic system of firing, control and traceability incorporated in firearms through its characteristics incorporates as specific advantages for the firing and location of small / medium sized firearms (A): control and monitoring; traceability; resource control; activity record; calibration and regulation; remote access; registration linked to user licensing; disabling in case of loss; access to usage histories; Data storage; creation of a database linked to government or control bodies; weight reduction in firearms (A); and decreased need for periodic maintenance.

0044 For all that has been exposed it is a firearm firing system (A) in general that will be well received by private companies and public security agencies, as well as firearm users, as the firearm system electronic firing, control and traceability incorporated in firearms has numerous advantages, such as: great security, reliability and agility in application; great performance and performance in its application due to its general design; high comfort, convenience and safety to users; very high resistance and general durability, combined with low or no wear on the set as a whole; fully accessible costs, which enables an excellent cost / benefit ratio; practical and safe use by any user; wide range; perfect and direct adaptation to the most diverse types of small and medium-sized firearms (A); high operational precision; great mobility and flexibility of the group; overall weight and dimensions fully compatible; and the certainty of having an electronic trigger, control and traceability system (1) that fully complies with the laws and regulations in force and the basic conditions necessary for its application, such as safety, precision and performance.

0045 All these attributes allow to classify the electronic firing, control and traceability system incorporated in firearms, as a totally versatile, efficient, practical and safe way to be applied in the most diverse types of automatic / semiautomatic firearms (A). small / medium, handled by a wide range of users and in the most diverse types of locations, regardless of the general characteristics that they may present, being still very easy to apply and handle, combined with great performance and excellent general characteristics; however, measurements and quantities may vary according to the general needs of each application.

Claims

1.) "ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND TRACEABILITY SYSTEM INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS", comprised of an electronic system of firing, control and traceability (1) that incorporates an electromechanical type structure containing integrated and arranged among themselves inside the gun. fire a processed electronic circuit (2) arranged symmetrically on the inside of the firearm cable (A) and containing processing units (2A), memory units (2B), communication and data transfer units (2C) and units GPS-type positioning (2D); and characterized by a removable or rechargeable battery (3) arranged symmetrically on the inside of the firearm cable (A) and connected to the processed electronic circuit (2) and containing an external charging cable (3A) disposed interconnected to the processed electronic circuit and the removable or rechargeable battery (3); a set of electromechanical locks (4) (solenoids actuated by the electronic control unit) arranged symmetrically adjacent to the firearm activation components (A) and interconnected to the processed electronic circuit (2); a set of sensors (5) arranged symmetrically adjacent to the components of the firearms (A) and interconnected to the processed electronic circuit (2); and a set of accelerometers arranged symmetrically inside the firearm (A) and connected to the processed electronic circuit (2).

2.) "ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND

TRACKABILITY INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS ", according to claim 1 and characterized by being comprised by one of the electromechanical locks (4) being the electromechanical lock of the precursor arranged symmetrically adjacent to the precursor (B) of the firearm (A).

3.) "ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND

TRACKABILITY INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS ", according to claim 1 and characterized by being understood that the electromechanical locks (4) are two or more electromechanical locks of the firing mechanism arranged symmetrically adjacent to the firing mechanism of the firearm fire (A).

4.) "ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND

RAS TREABILID ADE INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS ", according to claim 1 and characterized by being comprised by one of the sensors (5) being a trigger sensor (5) arranged symmetrically adjacent to the trigger (C) of the firearm (A ).

5.) "ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND

RAS TREABILID ADE INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS ", according to claim 1 and characterized by being comprised by one of the sensors (5) being a biometric sensor arranged symmetrically in the trigger or pine of the firearm (A).

6.) "ELECTRONIC TRIGGER, CONTROL AND

RAS TREABILID ADE INCORPORATED IN FIREARMS ", according to claim 1 and characterized by being comprised of sensors (5) of the type of barrel or firing chamber; retains the charger; movement; contact; and thermal.