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F41A 9/32 - Reciprocating-slide-type belt transporters 4
F42B 39/08 - Cartridge belts 4
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F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor 2
F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories 2
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1.

TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR FIREARM

      
Document Number 03090744
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-07
Open to Public Date 2019-08-15
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor Franssen, Pascal

Abstract

The present invention relates to a firearm shooting with an open breech and comprising a detent mechanism with a hammer block (5) that can block the forward movement of movable parts (2), a trigger (10) that can lift the hammer block (5) when the movable parts (2) move backwards, an action bar (12) that actuates the hammer block (5) and the trigger (10) when shooting is triggered and stopped, and a finger piece (13) linked to the action bar (12) by a disconnector (11) that can shift from a position in which the finger piece (13) is mechanically coupled to the action bar (12) to a position in which the finger piece (13) is mechanically uncoupled from the action bar (12), the action bar (12) shifting from a shooting position to a rest position when the disconnector (11) shifts from its coupling position to its uncoupling position so as to prevent the following shot from being fired if the finger piece (13) is maintained in the shooting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/16 - Cook-off prevention, i.e. prevention of spontaneous firing of a cartridge by chamber wall heat
  • F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
  • F41A 17/56 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear
  • F41A 19/02 - Burst limiters

2.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR A FIREARM

      
Document Number 03090742
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-07
Open to Public Date 2019-08-15
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor Franssen, Pascal

Abstract

The present invention relates to a safety device for a firearm that makes it possible to prevent a shot from being fired, without blocking the rearming function, the said safety device comprising a retainer (5) that can be moved between a stopping position that blocks the moving parts (2) of the weapon in a rear position, and a released position that allows the said moving parts (2) to move in both directions, the said safety device comprising a safety element (1) that can move between a position that blocks the retainer (5) in the stopping position and a position that releases the retainer (5), the said safety element (1) bearing against an immobile part of the safety device and the said safety element (1) being able to be moved towards the position that releases the retainer (5) through a rearward movement of the moving parts (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/26 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin and the breech-block or bolt forming one piece
  • F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position
  • F41A 17/58 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear automatically operated, i.e. operated by breech opening or closing movement
  • F41A 19/32 - Sear arrangements therefor for catching the percussion or firing pin after each shot, i.e. in single-shot or semi-automatic firing mode

3.

MACHINE GUN

      
Document Number 03075342
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-09-10
Open to Public Date 2019-03-14
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Franssen, Pascal Marcel Henri Denis
  • Verhaegen, Damien Nicole Freddy
  • Beckers, Robert
  • Michotte, Paul
  • Godbille, Antoine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a machine gun (1) comprising a feed channel for a belt (5) for ammunition (18), and a cover (2) for said feed channel, wherein the closing movement of the cover results in the longitudinal position of the ammunition (18) belt (5) being adjusted within the feed channel.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

MITRAILLEUSE

      
Document Number 03075311
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-09-10
Open to Public Date 2019-03-14
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Franssen, Pascal Marcel Henri Denis
  • Verhaegen, Damien Nicole Freddy
  • Beckers, Robert
  • Michotte, Paul
  • Godbille, Antoine

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine gun (1) comprising a feedway having a main surface (3) for sliding an ammunition belt (5), side faces (8, 23) that guide the ammunition (18) belt (5) during use, and at least one surface (25, 29) for retaining the belt (5), arranged on the upper edge of the side faces (8, 23), said retaining surfaces (25, 29) facing the sliding surface (3) and said retaining surfaces (29, 25) being open so as to allow the insertion of the ammunition (18) belt (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 9/32 - Reciprocating-slide-type belt transporters
  • F41A 9/55 - Fixed guiding means, mounted on, or near, the cartridge chamber
  • F42B 39/08 - Cartridge belts

5.

MACHINE GUN

      
Document Number 03075344
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-09-10
Open to Public Date 2019-03-14
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Franssen, Pascal Marcel Henri Denis
  • Verhaegen, Damien Nicole Freddy
  • Beckers, Robert
  • Michotte, Paul
  • Godbille, Antoine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a machine gun (1) comprising an ammunition belt (5)-type feed mechanism, having a mechanism for ejecting the last two links of the belt (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 9/32 - Reciprocating-slide-type belt transporters
  • F41A 9/59 - Ejectors for clips or magazines, e.g. when empty
  • F41A 9/60 - Empty-cartridge-case or belt-link collectors or catchers
  • F42B 39/08 - Cartridge belts

6.

MACHINE GUN

      
Document Number 03075347
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-09-10
Open to Public Date 2019-03-14
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Franssen, Pascal Marcel Henri Denis
  • Verhaegen, Damien Nicole Freddy
  • Beckers, Robert
  • Michotte, Paul
  • Godbille, Antoine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a machine gun (1) comprising a carcass body (22) with an essentially tubular shape.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

A FIREARM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SIGHTING DEVICE SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03073044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-14
Open to Public Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2022-05-24
Owner F.N. HERSTAL, SA (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Costet, Olivier Holger
  • Howlett, Luke Randel

Abstract

A firearm having a top surface to which an optical sight is to be attached having a first portion and an adjacent second portion stepped down from the first portion. An adaptor plate is received in the second portion, its shape corresponding to the second portion to properly orient the adaptor plate. The bottom of the second portion and the underside of the adaptor plate having features to receive a spring. An optical sight is attached with at least one fastener to the first portion and directly to the slide of the pistol with a part of the optical sight cantilevered over the second portion and on the adaptor plate. The upper surface of the adaptor plate has a topography that corresponds to a complimentary topography on the underside of that portion of the optical sight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor

8.

BOITE A CARTOUCHE POUR BANDE DE MUNITIONS

      
Document Number 03061207
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-04-24
Open to Public Date 2018-11-01
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Roggen, Patrick
  • Bailly, Yannick
  • Jadin, Frederic
  • Jaspart, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cartridge box comprising: - a box (1) comprising an intake (5) and an outlet (6), the outlet (6) being placed under the intake (5) and separated from same by a guide roller (3); - a plurality of compartments (9) separated by partitions (2); - a belt (7) of cartridges (8), said cartridge belt crossing the intake (5), then folding into the compartments (9), from the compartment (9) closest to the intake (5) to the compartment that is furthest away, and then crossing the outlet (6), above the guide roller (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 9/79 - Magazines for belted ammunition

9.

FIREARM

      
Document Number 02683223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-10-16
Open to Public Date 2010-04-17
Grant Date 2014-12-16
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Dubois, Michael
  • Gavage, Xavier Robert Paul
  • Franssen, Pascal Marcel Henri Denis

Abstract

Automatic firearm with firing mode selector (6) to change the firing mode from automatic firing mode to semi--automatic firing mode, wherein the firearm (1) is equipped with a firing mechanism (11) with selection control (37) which enables the firearm (1) to function in closed bolt firing mode or open bolt firing mode, and in automatic firing mode as well as semi-automatic firing mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/16 - Cook-off prevention, i.e. prevention of spontaneous firing of a cartridge by chamber wall heat
  • F41A 19/46 - Arrangements for the selection of automatic or semi-automatic fire

10.

DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND COUNTING SHOTS FIRED BY AN AUTOMATIC OR SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIRE ARM, AND FIRE ARM EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

      
Document Number 02592225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-06-15
Open to Public Date 2008-01-18
Grant Date 2011-08-09
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Joannes, Rene
  • Heins, Patrick
  • Delcourt, Jean-Paul

Abstract

Device for detecting and counting shots fired by an automatic or semi-automatic fire arm with a barrel and moving parts to recock the fire arm, sliding in the axial direction (Y-Y') of the barrel between a front position and a rear position, whereby the fire arm undergoes accelerations in the axial direction (Y-Y') of the barrel for every fired shot, caused by a succession of shocks due to the shot being fired and to the movements of the moving parts, whereby the progression in time of the accelerations is typical for a fire arm and for the type of ammunition used, thus forming a typical signature for the fire arm and for the type of ammunition, characterized in that it comprises an accelerometer (2) with a pass band which is sensitive to shocks in the axial direction (Y-Y') of the barrel and a microprocessor (3) for analyzing the signal (S) of the accelerometer (2) while firing, whereby the microprocessor (3) is equipped with an algorithm to count the number of shots fired, based on the discernment and recording of a shot being fired on the basis of the detection, in the signal of the accelerometer, of all or part of the characteristic elements of the acceleration signature which is typical of the type of fire arm and of the different types of ammunition used, whereby these characteristic elements are recorded beforehand in a memory (4) of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/01 - Counting means indicating the number of shots fired

11.

IMPROVED "MOVING RED DOT" SIGHTING DEVICE

      
Document Number 02574333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-01-18
Open to Public Date 2007-08-08
Grant Date 2010-04-13
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor Joannes, Rene

Abstract

Improved "moving red dot" sighting device, characterized in that it comprises a fixed light source (4) and a reflecting blade (17), whereby the light source (4) produces a collimated light beam (5) which is projected onto the reflecting blade (17) so as to obtain a red dot or reticle which is visible to the shooter thanks to the reflection on the reflecting blade (17), whereby the beam (5) is projected onto the reflecting blade (17) by means of a rotating mirror (9) whose inclination angle (B) in relation to the light beam (5) can be adjusted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/16 - Adjusting mechanisms therefor; Mountings therefor
  • F41G 1/48 - Sighting devices for particular applications for firing grenades from rifles
  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • G02B 23/02 - Telescopes, e.g. binoculars; Periscopes; Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies; Viewfinders; Optical aiming or sighting devices involving prisms or mirrors

12.

IMPROVED DEVICE FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL OF A FIRE ARM

      
Document Number 02569940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-01
Open to Public Date 2007-06-05
Grant Date 2010-08-10
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor Plumier, Philippe

Abstract

Improved device for the remote control of a fire arm, which comprises a turret head (3) which can be pointed in all directions, controlled by an azimuth motor (5); a frame (7) for fixing the fire arm (2) which is suspended in an upward tilting manner in a pintle (6) which is part of said turret head (3); a sighting camera (15) connected to a screen (20) displaying a sighting reticule (22); a single elevation motor (13) to control the elevation of the frame (7) and the camera (15); a remote control (23) to control the azimuth motor (5) and the elevation motor (13); one or several sensors (28,29,30) to determine the orientation of the frame (7) and/or of the camera (15) and a ballistic calculator (26) connected to said sensors (28,29,30) to calculate and control the super elevation of the frame (7) as a function of the information from the sensors and the distance of the target (21), characterized in that the camera (15) is driven by the above-mentioned elevation motor (13) and in that the frame (7) can be inclined in elevation in relation to the camera (15), whereby said frame (7) is driven by the elevation motor (13) via a super elevation jack (18) placed between the frame (7) and the elevation motor (13), whereby the super elevation of the frame (7) is controlled by the elongation of said jack (18), calculated by the ballistic calculator (26).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 5/06 - Elevating or traversing control systems for guns using electric means for remote control
  • F41G 3/00 - Aiming or laying means
  • F41G 5/14 - Elevating or traversing control systems for guns for vehicle-borne guns

13.

FIRE ARM WITH IMPROVED SALVO ACCURACY AND DEVICE USED TO THAT END

      
Document Number 02532523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-01-06
Open to Public Date 2006-07-27
Grant Date 2010-08-03
Owner FN HERSTAL S.A. (Belgium)
Inventor
  • Plumier, Philippe
  • Demoulin, Charles
  • Librici, Guiseppe

Abstract

Fire arm with improved salvo accuracy, comprising a barrel (2) and a casing (3) mounted on a supporting frame (4), whereby the frame comprises a cradle (5) provided with a slide (6) which can slide in a direction which is mainly parallel to the axis of the barrel (X-X' ) , whereby the casing (3) is mounted on the slide (6) of the cradle (5) by means of a transversal hinge pin (10) on the one hand, and on the frame (4) by means of at least one shoe (11) mounted in a sliding guide (12-23) provided in the frame (4) on the other hand, characterized in that said sliding guide (12-23) is inclined in relation to the direction of the axis of the barrel (X-X') in rest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 25/00 - Gun mountings permitting recoil or return to battery, e.g. gun cradles; Barrel buffers or brakes
  • F41A 23/02 - Mountings without wheels
  • F41G 3/10 - Aiming or laying means with means for compensating for canting of the trunnions