WO2023091110A1

WO2023091110A1 - Hammer tracking mechanism in firearms

Info

Publication number: WO2023091110A1
Application number: PCT/TR2022/051132
Authority: WO
Inventors: İbrahim ÖZERBAŞ
Original assignee: Özerbaş Maki̇ne Si̇lah Otomoti̇v İnşaat Sanayi̇ Ve Ti̇caret Li̇mi̇ted Şi̇rketi̇
Priority date: 2021-11-16
Filing date: 2022-10-13
Publication date: 2023-05-25

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hammer tracking mechanism (A) that enables the user to see from the outside of the rifle whether the hammer (16), which is driven by the pin that provides firing by striking the cartridge capsule in firearms (automatic, semi-automatic, shotgun, pose/double, single shot), is ready to fire or whether it is installed.

Description

Hammer Tracking Mechanism in Firearms

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a hammer tracking mechanism that enables the user to see from the outside of the rifle whether the hammer, which is driven by the pin that provides firing by striking the cartridge capsule in firearms (automatic, semi-automatic, shotgun, pose/double, single shot), is ready to fire or whether it is installed.

STATE OF THE ART

In firearms, there are three main elements that enable the cartridge to explode. These are the trigger on which the user makes the first move by pressing thereon, the hammer that moves with the propulsion from said trigger, and the pin that becomes free (falling) with the movement of said hammer and hits the cartridge capsule. When the rifle is installed and the mechanism takes the firing position, the hammer becomes ready to shoot. According to the working principle of the rifle (semi-automatic, with a pump), the hammer is manually and/or automatically reloaded after each shot, making it ready to shoot. This installation process of the hammer occurs inside the rifle case/receiver.

In the firearms in the state of the art, there is no configuration where the user can see whether the hammer is installed or not. Therefore, the user cannot understand whether the rifle is ready to shoot or whether the hammer is installed, and accordingly, it may cause fatal and severe injury accidents.

In the literature research conducted in the state of the art, it has been seen that there is no mechanism by which the hammer can be tracked from the outside of the rifle; and it has been understood that there are only lock/safety mechanisms inside the rifle case that will prevent the hammer from moving involuntarily outside the trigger movement and dropping the pin.

Consequently, existence of the aforementioned problems and the inefficacy of the available solutions necessitated making an improvement for controlling the hammer position in firearms from the outside of the rifle. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a hammer tracking mechanism that meets all the aforementioned requirements, that eliminates all disadvantages and provides further advantages.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a hammer tracking mechanism that enables the user to see from the outside of the rifle whether the hammer, which is driven by the pin that provides firing by striking the cartridge capsule in firearms (automatic, semiautomatic, shotgun, pose/double, single shot), is ready to fire or whether it is installed.

The object of the present invention is to enable the user to understand whether the hammer is installed in the trigger group and to follow it through an indicator. Thus, by means of the designed hammer tracking mechanism, both the safety of the hammer and its readiness for firing can be controlled. It also lets the user know whether to re-install the rifle or not.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hammer tracking mechanism that protrudes from the trigger guard with the pressure of the hammer when the hammer is installed and ready to shoot, and that has an indicator hidden inside the trigger guard when the hammer is idle (not installed).

Structural and characteristic features of the present invention will be understood clearly by the following drawings and the detailed description provided with reference to these drawings, and therefore the respective evaluation should be conducted by taking these figures and the detailed description into consideration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The present invention should be evaluated with the figures described below in order to ensure the best understanding of the embodiment and all advantages together with the additional components of the invention.

Figure - 1 is the disassembled general view of the hammer tracking mechanism, which is the subject of the present invention.

Figures 2a and 2b are the views of the hammer tracking mechanism in the installed position, which is the subject of the invention. Figures - 3a and 3b are the views of the hammer tracking mechanism in the idle (not installed) position, which is the subject of the invention.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

A. Hammer Tracking Mechanism

10. Trigger Group

11. Hammer Casing

12. Indicator Spring

13. Indicator

14. Pressure Spring

15. Hammer Tracker

16. Hammer

17. Indicator Bearing

Figures do not necessarily have to be scaled, and redundant details that are not required for understanding the present invention may be omitted. Additionally, components that are at least substantially identical or at least have substantially identical functions are indicated with the same number.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the detailed description provided herein, preferred embodiments of the inventive hammer tracking mechanism (A) are solely provided for the purpose of ensuring a better understanding of the respective subject and therefore, they cannot be considered imposing any limiting effects.

The hammer tracking mechanism (A) of the present invention is located in the trigger group (10). The hammer (16) is connected to the trigger group (10) by means of the hammer casing (11). In said system, there is an indicator bed (17) located around the trigger so that the user can see it from the outside, and including enough space in the middle for the indicator (13) to move. In the hole formed on said indicator bearing (17), the indicator (13) moves out of and inside the surface level according to the drive coming from the hammer (16). There is a hammer tracker (15) with which the hammer (16) comes into contact, providing the movement transfer between said indicator (13) and the hammer (16). The hammer (16) applies pressure on said hammer tracker (15) while it is in the installed position ready to shoot (figure-2a). If the hammer (16) is idle (out of the shooting position), there is no pressure on the hammer tracker (15) (Figure-3a).

There is a pressure spring (14) at the bottom of the hammer tracker (15), and according to the drive coming from the hammer (16), it comes to the compressed-released position and adjusts the up-down position of the hammer tracker (15). Under said indicator (13), the indicator spring (12) is positioned so that it takes its previous position after the drive thereon is terminated. Said indicator spring (12) gets compressed with the drive thereon with the installation of the hammer (16), allowing the indicator (13) to rise above the surface level of the indicator bearing (17); and even when the hammer (16) is idle, the indicator bearing (17) allows that it comes down from the surface level or at the same level.

The protection scope of this application is defined in the pending patent claims, and under no circumstances may it be construed to be limited with the detailed description provided above for illustration purposes, moreover, it is obvious that a person skilled in the art may set forth the novelty of the present invention by taking advantage of similar embodiments and/or implement this embodiment in the fields with similar purposes used in the relevant art. Therefore, it is apparent that such embodiments will lack the novelty criteria, and particularly the criteria of surpassing the state of the art.

Claims

CLAIMS A hammer tracking mechanism (A) that enables the user to see from the outside of the rifle whether the hammer (16), which is driven by the pin that provides firing by striking the cartridge capsule in firearms (automatic, semi-automatic, shotgun, pose/double, single shot), is ready to fire or whether it is installed, and that has a hammer (16) that moves with the drive coming from the trigger and is positioned in the trigger group (10), characterized by comprising;

• At least one indicator bed (17) located around the trigger so that the user can see it from the outside, and including enough space in the middle for the indicator (13) to move,

• At least one indicator (13), which moves out and inside the surface level of the indicator bearing (17), according to the drive coming from the hammer (16), in the hole formed on said indicator bearing (17),

• At least one indicator spring (12) that gets compressed with the drive thereon with the installation of the hammer (16), allowing the indicator (13) to rise above the surface level of the indicator bearing (17); and even when the hammer (16) is idle, allowing the indicator bearing (17) to come down and/or same level from the surface level,

• At least one hammer tracker (15), which provides the movement transfer between said indicator (13) and the hammer (16), which the rooster (16) applies pressure on and/or releases,

• At least one pressure spring (14) that is located at the bottom of the hammer tracker (15), and according to the drive coming from the hammer (16), that is compressed-released and adjusts the up-down position of the hammer tracker (15).

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