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1.

ADAPTER FOR MOUNTING AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL DEVICE ON A SELF-LOADING FIREARM AND SELF-LOADING FIREARM PROVIDED THEREWITH

      
Application Number EP2016001780
Publication Number 2017/071807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-26
Publication Date 2017-05-04
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schatz, Rudi
  • Maier, Tobias
  • Fischbach, Wilhelm
  • Kohler, Frank
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Roth, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter (3) for mounting at least one additional device (45) on a self-loading firearm (1), said adapter extending along the length of the weapon and comprising a tube-side section (25) and a housing-side section (35). The adapter is characterised in that it can be atttached to a holding device (79, 89) on the tube (19) or on the housing (4), with one of the two sections (25; 35) thereof, and can be movably mounted on the housing (4) or the tube (19), with the other section (25; 35), by means of a longitudinally mobile guide (96, 97, 109; 177, 179, 181). The invention also relates to a self-loading firearm (1) of an adapter (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 19, a holding device (79, 89) on the tube (19) or housing (4) for attaching the adapter (3), and a floating bearing on the housing (4) or the tube (19), which is designed for the longitudinally mobile guide of the adapter (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • F41C 23/16 - Forestocks; Handgrips; Hand guards

2.

BATTERYLESS SHOT COUNTER

      
Application Number EP2016001100
Publication Number 2017/001054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-29
Publication Date 2017-01-05
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lamparter, Ingo
  • Scheuermann, Frank
  • Schumacher, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a shot counting mechanism for a shotgun, comprising a first magnetic pole, a second magnetic pole, and a coil. The first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are oppositely polarized. The first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are designed to pass, in reaction to a shot being fired, the coil one after another along the trajectory and induce a voltage in the coil.

IPC Classes  ?

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

3.

HAMMERLESS SELF-LOADING PISTOL SAFETY SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IF DROPPED, AND SELF-LOADING PISTOL WITH SUCH A SAFETY SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2014003332
Publication Number 2015/096891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-11
Publication Date 2015-07-02
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spinner, Gerd
  • Henninger, Frank

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety system (59) of a hammerless self-loading pistol (1) with a movable safety element (61) which can assume a safety position in which the safety element engages into the movement path of a firing pin (17) before a shot is fired and a release position in which the safety element is located outside of the movement path of the firing pin (17). The invention is characterized in that in the safety position, the safety element (61) catches the firing pin (17) after the firing pin has advanced over a defined travel distance. The invention also relates to a self-loading pistol equipped with such a safety system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/72 - Firing-pin safeties, i.e. means for preventing movement of slidably-mounted strikers trigger-operated, i.e. the movement of the trigger bringing a firing-pin safety into inoperative position during the firing
  • F41A 17/64 - Firing-pin safeties, i.e. means for preventing movement of slidably-mounted strikers

4.

DEVICE FOR PREVENTING TENSIONING OF A FIRING PIN SPRING WHEN DISARMING A HAMMERLESS AUTOMATIC PISTOL PROVIDED WITH A LOCK SLIDE, AND AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SUCH A DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2014003194
Publication Number 2015/096881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-28
Publication Date 2015-07-02
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Krieger, Hubert

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for preventing the tensioning of a firing pin spring when disarming a hammerless automatic pistol (1) provided with a lock slide (7), wherein the device can assume a disarming position and a locking position, comprising: a spring-loadable firing pin (17) with a lug (17a) formed thereupon for operative engagement with a catch (19), which in the tensioning position for tensioning the firing pin spring protrudes into the path of movement of the lug (17a) and in the disarming position is operatively disengaged from the lug (17a), a sear bar (27), which is coupled with a trigger and operatively disengages the catch (19) from the lug (17a) in the disarming position; and is characterized by a disarming shaft (15), which in the disarming position allows a forward movement of the trigger, and consequently of the sear bar (27), and a disconnector bar (21), which can be coupled with the sear bar (27) and in the disarming position is acted upon by the forwardly moved lock slide (7), and thereby operatively disengages the catch (19) from the lug (17a) by means of the sear bar (27). The invention also relates to an automatic pistol provided with such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 11/00 - Assembly or disassembly features; Modular concepts; Articulated or collapsible guns
  • F41A 17/00 - Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties
  • 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
  • F41A 17/64 - Firing-pin safeties, i.e. means for preventing movement of slidably-mounted strikers

5.

ANTI-DISASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR A SELF-LOADING PISTOL, AND A SELF-LOADING PISTOL COMPRISING AN ANTI-DISASSEMBLY DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2014001774
Publication Number 2015/000573
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-27
Publication Date 2015-01-08
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bantle, Hans-Peter
  • Braun, Daniel
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Henninger, Frank
  • Knöpfle, Rolf
  • Spinner, Gerd

Abstract

The invention relates to an anti-disassembly device for a self-loading pistol (1), comprising: a disassembly shaft (15) which is arranged inside the grip section (2) and may be rotated, by means of an outer handle (15a), between a locking position for locking the barrel (9) and a disassembly position for disassembling said barrel (9); as well as an anti-disassembly element (17) which can be displaced between a blocking and a release position and which, when in its blocking position, engages with the disassembly shaft (15) with a first end, thus securing said shaft in its locking position, and which is positioned, when in its release position, with its first end out of engagement with said disassembly shaft (15), thus releasing said shaft to rotate in its disassembly position, the second end of said element being struck by a magazine (3) that is inserted into the self-loading pistol, and the element consequently being brought into its blocking position, or being able to be brought into its release position when said magazine (3) has been fully or partially removed. The invention is characterised in that the anti-disassembly element (17) is pivotally mounted about a rotational axis (17a) in order for it to assume its blocking or release positions. The invention also relates to a self-loading pistol comprising such an anti-disassembly device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/34 - Magazine safeties
  • F41A 11/00 - Assembly or disassembly features; Modular concepts; Articulated or collapsible guns

6.

PISTOL COMPRISING A BREECHBLOCK SLIDE WITH A LOADING AID ARRANGED THEREON

      
Application Number EP2014001252
Publication Number 2014/180574
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-05-09
Publication Date 2014-11-13
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Braun, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a pistol comprising a breechblock slide (37) and a loading aid (1), which is arranged thereon, protrudes from the outer surface of the breechblock slide (37) in the form of at least one projection (21) and is detachably mounted on the breechblock slide (37), wherein the loading aid (1) of the latter is arranged under a sighting element (71) and is secured against falling out by the base (75) thereof. The invention also relates to a breechblock slide (37) for a pistol that has a substantially U-shaped profile and a loading aid (1) which is detachably mounted on the breechblock slide (37), wherein the loading aid (1) of the latter is arranged underneath a sighting element (71) and is secured against falling out by the base (75) thereof. Finally, the invention relates to a loading aid (1) for a breechblock slide (37), the mounting base (18) of which is formed in such a way as to complement a first recess (39) in the breechblock slide (37).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F42C 3/00 - Fuzes actuated by exposure to a liquid, e.g. sea-water
  • F41A 3/72 - Operating handles or levers; Mounting thereof in breech-blocks or bolts
  • F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for

7.

EJECTOR FOR A FIREARM AND ALSO FIREARM HOUSING AND FIREARM WITH AN EJECTOR

      
Application Number EP2014000442
Publication Number 2014/131496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-18
Publication Date 2014-09-04
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Stussak, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to an ejector (1) for a firearm comprising a main ejecting body (5) with an ejecting element (46) arranged thereupon in such a way that, after mounting of the ejector (1) on the housing (3) of the firearm, the ejecting element (46) protrudes into the path of movement of a breech mechanism (71) that is guided in a longitudinally movable manner in the firearm housing (3) and runs forward and back, said element forms an abutment for the case head (61) of a cartridge case (59) pulled out from the firing chamber by the breech mechanism (71) running back and, after actively engaging with the case head (61), said element ejects and/or discards the cartridge case (59) from the firearm housing (3), characterized in that the ejector (1) additionally comprises means (7a, b, 9a, b, 11a, b, 13a, b) on the basis of which the ejecting element (46) is mounted in relation to the firearm housing (3) in a yielding manner in such a way that, as a result of active engagement with the case head (61), it runs back together with the latter over a short straight path, on which it is slowed down to a standstill and thereby ejects/discards the cartridge case (59). The invention also relates to a firearm housing (3) comprising a breech arrangement guided in a longitudinally movable manner in the firearm housing (3) and an ejector (1). Finally, the invention relates to a firearm with such an ejector and/or such a firearm housing (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 15/16 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun for bolt-action guns the ejector being mounted on the breech housing or frame

8.

MAGAZINE RELEASE/HOLDING DEVICE FOR A FIREARM AND RESPECTIVE GRIPPING PIECE EQUIPPED THEREWITH AND WEAPON HOUSING OF A FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2013002909
Publication Number 2014/056580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-27
Publication Date 2014-04-17
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Kohler, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a magazine release/holding device (1), which can be operated from both sides, of a firearm, comprising a magazine holding arm (23) and handles (11, 13) which protrude from both sides of the firearm for transferring the magazine holding arm (23) from its magazine holding position into its magazine release position and vice versa, one of the handles (13) being designed in the manner of a rocker arm, the tilting axis of which rests on the weapon housing (3). The magazine release/holding device (1) is characterised in that the magazine holding arm (23) has a longitudinal slot (35) which travels through the magazine holding arm, the handle (13) is supported in the longitudinal slot (35) in its magazine holding position and comprises a bulge (41) which penetrates the longitudinal slot in the direction of the weapon housing (3) and which serves as a tilting axis. The invention further relates to a gripping piece and a weapon housing (3) of a firearm, which are both equipped with such a magazine release/holding device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/38 - Magazine safeties locking the magazine in the gun
  • F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use

9.

BREECH CATCH LEVER FOR A FIREARM AND GRIP PIECE DESIGNED THEREWITH AND FIREARM HOUSING OF A FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2013002910
Publication Number 2014/053228
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-27
Publication Date 2014-04-10
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Kohler, Daniel

Abstract

The invention comprises a breech catch lever (1) for a firearm which can be operated on both sides of the firearm and has for this purpose handles (7, 13, 17) projecting on both sides of the firearm, and is formed in one piece, and also a grip piece of a firearm and a firearm housing which are each equipped with such a breech catch lever (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/36 - Magazine safeties locking the gun in a safety condition when the magazine is empty or removed
  • F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position
  • F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use

10.

TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR A FIRE ARM

      
Application Number EP2013062556
Publication Number 2014/012727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-06-18
Publication Date 2014-01-23
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Gielke, Gerhard
  • Thimm, Stefan
  • Beninato, Francesco

Abstract

The invention relates to a trigger assembly for a fire arm, comprising a lock which can be moved between a base position and a charging position, a catch which can be moved between a resting position for releasing the lock and a catch position for catching the lock, a trigger element that can be moved between a non-actuation position and an actuation position, in order to transfer the catch from the catch position thereof into the resting position thereof, a release element that can be moved relative to the trigger element, which release element can be moved between a hold position for holding the catch in the resting position thereof and a release position for releasing a movement of the catch in the catch position thereof, wherein the release element is transferred from the hold position thereof into the release position by a contact of the lock moving into the direction of the charging position with the release element, wherein the release element can be pivoted about a release element-pivoting axis that is movable relative to the trigger element such that the release element can be moved in the non-actuation position of the trigger element by means of a lock that moves in the direction of the base position from a movement space of the lock, even if the trigger is secured.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/46 - Trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
  • 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 17/58 - 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

11.

SHOULDER SUPPORT FOR A FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2012062796
Publication Number 2013/053504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-02
Publication Date 2013-04-18
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Johannes
  • Wittendorfer, Wolfgang
  • Kohler, Daniel
  • Roth, Marc

Abstract

The invention involves a shoulder support (10) for a firearm (12), with a shoulder stock (14), which can be connected by means of a connecting device (20) to a shoulder stock receptacle (18) of the firearm (12), with a shoulder stock adjustment device (22) for adjusting a position of the shoulder stock (14) relative to the shoulder stock attachment (18) along an axis of adjustment (24), and with a cheek rest (26), wherein the cheek rest (26) is mounted on the shoulder stock (14) by means of a bearing (30) so as to be mobile in a direction parallel to the axis of adjustment (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/14 - Adjustable stock or stock parts, i.e. adaptable to personal requirements, e.g. length, pitch, cast or drop

12.

MANOEUVRES CARTRIDGE DEVICE AND SELF-LOADING FIREARM SUITABLE THEREFOR

      
Application Number EP2012062794
Publication Number 2013/017351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-02
Publication Date 2013-02-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Hezel, Rolf

Abstract

The invention relates to a manoeuvres cartridge device (10) for use in a self-loading firearm, comprising a barrel (12), which extends from a firing chamber (14) to a muzzle (16), comprising an intercepting device (20), arranged on the muzzle side, for intercepting a bullet, wherein the barrel (12) has a first barrel portion (22), which adjoins the firing chamber (14) and has a first cross section (32), which is adapted to the calibre of the bullet, and wherein the barrel has a second barrel portion (24), which adjoins the first barrel portion (22) and has a second cross section (36), which is enlarged in comparison with the first cross section (32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 21/26 - Barrels or gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means specially adapted for recoil reinforcement, e.g. for training purposes
  • F41A 21/36 - Muzzle attachments or glands for recoil reduction

13.

WEAPON HOUSING, WEAPON HAVING A WEAPON HOUSING, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A WEAPON HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2011000717
Publication Number 2011/103977
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-15
Publication Date 2011-09-01
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wössner, Ernst
  • Doll, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to a weapon housing (1) comprising: at least two housing shells (3, 5) and at least one connection block (7), wherein at least two connection pins (9a, b, c) are formed on the connection block (7) and at least one positioning recess (11a, b, c) is formed in each housing shell (3, 5), and wherein the housing shells (3, 5) are placed and oriented on the at least one connection pin (9a, b, c) by means of the at least one positioning recess (11a, b, c) in an installation plane on the connection block (7). The invention further relates to a weapon having a weapon housing (1) and to a method for producing a weapon housing (1) comprising the following steps: providing at least two housing shells (3, 5) and at least one connection block, wherein at least two connection pins (9a, b, c) are formed on the connection block (7) and at least one positioning recess (11a, b, c) is formed in each housing shell (3, 5), placing and orienting the housing shells (3, 5) on the at least one connection pin (9a, b, c) by means of the at least one positioning recess (11a, b, c) in an installation plane on the connection block (7), and connecting the housing shells (3, 5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or frames; Receivers

14.

ROTARY LUG BREECH AND WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2011000718
Publication Number 2011/103978
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-15
Publication Date 2011-09-01
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wössner, Ernst
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Stussak, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotary lug breech comprising: a breech carrier (1); a breach head (100) mounted therein and comprising a plurality of breech lugs (104); and a locking piece (200) comprising a plurality of locking lugs (204). A rearward facing cam section (208) is formed in the locking piece (200) on a locking lug (204). When the breech head (100) is released, said cam section converts a release motion, during which rear end faces (106) of the breech lugs (104) detach from front end faces (206) of the locking lugs (204), by means of a forward facing control section (132) correspondingly formed on a control breech lug (104h') into a screwing motion of the breech head (100) in order to release a cartridge case retained in the breech head (100) from a cartridge chamber, during which screwing motion the control section (132) is supported on the cam section (208). During locking, the cam section performs a pre-control function, which rotates a control pin (102) in a control gate (60) of the breech carrier (1) from an axial stop (70) into a control position in which the control gate (60) engages at a locking edge (62) with the control pin (102) and, when the breech carrier (1) moves forward relative to the breech head (100), exerts a rotary momentum on the breech head (100) and thus converts a linear feed motion of the breech head into a locking motion by means of screwing motion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt

15.

BREECH GUIDE DEVICE FOR A BREECH ARRANGEMENT AND RAPID-FIRE WEAPON HAVING A BREECH GUIDE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2011000719
Publication Number 2011/103979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-15
Publication Date 2011-09-01
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Stussak, Martin

Abstract

Breech guide device (30) for a breech arrangement (1, 100) of an automatic rapid-fire weapon, having a support element (32) which is arranged in the breech arrangement (1, 100), a control element (34) which is arranged on the support element (32) and is intended to control a weapon component, in particular a belt feed, a guide element (36) which is arranged on the support element (32) and is intended to guide the breech arrangement (1, 100) along a breech guideway (16, 18), wherein the support element (32) runs along an axis of symmetry (33) which runs perpendicular to a bore axis (24) and with respect to which the control element (34) and the guide element (36) are coaxially arranged. The invention also relates to a breech arrangement (1, 100) and to a rapid-fire weapon having such a breech guide device (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/64 - Mounting of breech-blocks; Accessories for breech-blocks or breech-block mountings
  • F41A 9/32 - Reciprocating-slide-type belt transporters

16.

COUPLING PIN FOR COUPLING WEAPON COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2010006731
Publication Number 2011/063887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-04
Publication Date 2011-06-03
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Kohler, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling pin (1) for coupling weapon components, in particular weapon housing components, which with at least one support section (6a, b) can be axially inserted in a removable manner into a support region (33a, b) on a weapon component (51) and with at least one adjustment (5) section into an adjustment region (35) on another weapon component (49). An axially adjustable, spring-loaded dowel pin (15) is arranged in the coupling pin (1), which dowel pin acts via a force-transmitting coupling on a tensioning element (17) adjustable transversely with respect to the dowel pin (15). The tensioning element protrudes from the coupling pin (1) in the adjustment section (5) and exerts an adjustment force on the adjustment region (35) and adjusts and/or tensions the adjustment region (35) and support region (33a, b) with respect to each other and transversely to the installation direction of the coupling pin (1). The invention further relates to a weapon housing comprising a coupling pin (1) and to a weapon comprising a coupling pin (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 11/00 - Assembly or disassembly features; Modular concepts; Articulated or collapsible guns

17.

SHOULDER SUPPORT AND FIREARM HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2009003962
Publication Number 2010/003489
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-03
Publication Date 2010-01-14
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Wolfgang
  • Knopfle, Robert
  • Epp, Erwin
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Roth, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to a shoulder support (1) for a firearm, having receptacle spaces (3) opening toward the rear for storing objects, and having a shaft cap (5, 7) as a captive cover for the receptacle spaces. The shaft cap (5, 7) simultaneously forms the deformable cover of the receptacle spaces (3), is attached to the shoulder support (1) such that it can be removed without tools, and returns to a position allowing at least provisional use of the weapon after access to the interior of the receptacle spaces (3) is interrupted or ended. The invention further relates to a firearm having such a shoulder support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts

18.

LINE ARRANGEMENT, WEAPON COMPONENT AND WEAPON WITH SAID LINE ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2009002618
Publication Number 2009/127354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-08
Publication Date 2009-10-22
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Härtenstein, Bernd
  • Romer, Thomas
  • Schweikart, Thomas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a line arrangement (1, 3, 5) on a weapon component (32, 45, 43) for transmitting information, data, signals and/or energy, said arrangement comprising a plurality of interfaces (2, 4, 6, 8,), wherein at least one interface (2, 4) is provided as a transfer interface for transmitting information, data, signals and/or electric energy that can be wirelessly coupled with an associated transmission interface (2, 4) of another line arrangement (1, 3, 5). The invention further relates to a weapon component (32, 45, 43) with an associated line arrangement (1, 3, 5) and to a weapon with an associated line arrangement (1, 3, 5) or an associated weapon component (32, 45, 43).

IPC Classes  ?

19.

SUPPLEMENTAL HANDLE FOR A HAND-HELD FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2008002222
Publication Number 2009/097873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-19
Publication Date 2009-08-13
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Roth, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to a supplemental handle (1, 1) for a hand-held firearm (7) with an ergonomic handle element (23) which in the working position thereof projects away from the hand-held firearm (7), and specifically in a direction extending essentially transverse to the weapon tube (6) and is designed to be moved into different operating positions.  The invention further relates to a hand-held firearm (7) with one such supplemental handle (1, 1).

IPC Classes  ?

20.

CATCH, TRIGGERING MECHANISM, AND HANDLE PIECE FOR A WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2008009230
Publication Number 2009/056349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-31
Publication Date 2009-05-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Wössner, Ernst

Abstract

The invention relates to a catch (21), especially for a triggering mechanism of a rapid fire weapon that comprises a breechblock (3) and a securing device (40; 140). The catch (21) can be moved between a position blocking the breechblock (3) and a position not blocking the breechblock and is fitted with a securing element (101; 201; 301). Said securing element (101; 201; 301) can be moved relative to the catch (21) between a releasing position (II) and a securing position (I) and adopts the releasing position (II) as the returning breechblock (3) engages with the catch (21) and actuates the securing element (101; 201; 301) in a rearward direction; said element does not engage with the securing device (40) in this position (II) even when the securing device (40) is simultaneously in the securing position. The catch (21) can then be moved into the non-blocking position. Alternatively or additionally, the securing element (101; 201; 301) adopts the securing position (1) as the breechblock (3) runs onto the securing element (101; 201; 301) and actuates the latter (101; 201; 301) in a forward direction, said element engaging with the securing device (40) in said position (1) when the securing device (40) is simultaneously in the securing position and blocking the catch (21) in the blocking position. The invention further relates to a triggering mechanism, a handle piece (1), and a weapon comprising such a catch (21) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 19/26 - 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

21.

PIVOTAL LATCH, TRIGGER DEVICE, AND GRIP FOR A FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2008001365
Publication Number 2009/056176
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-02-21
Publication Date 2009-05-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Wössner, Ernst

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pivotal latch (21) for a trigger device of a firearm, particularly a rapid-fire weapon, comprising a breech (3) and a safety mechanism (40). The pivotal latch (21) is displaceable between a locking position locking the breech (3) and a position not locking the breech, and comprises a safety element (101; 201) that is displaceable relative to the pivot latch (21) between an idle position (II) and a safety position (I). Said element assumes the safety position (I) when the breech (3) pushes against the pivot latch (21) if the breech (3) exerts an actuating force on the safety element (101; 201) in the forward direction. In said position (I), the element engages on the safety mechanism (40) if said safety mechanism assumes the safety position thereof at the same time and fixes the pivotal latch (21) itself in the locking position. Otherwise, however, the safety element assumes the rest position (II) and releases the pivotal latch (21). The invention further relates to a trigger device, a grip having such a trigger device, and a corresponding firearm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 19/26 - 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

22.

WEAPON HOLDER, HOLSTER AND WEAPON HOLDER

      
Application Number EP2008002221
Publication Number 2009/052872
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-19
Publication Date 2009-04-30
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hirt, Robert
  • Frankl, Hans-Peter
  • Klausmann, Josef
  • Lieske, Rüdiger

Abstract

The present invention relates to a weapon holder (1; 201; 301) for holding a weapon (20) and is provided with a first and a second interface (6, 8; 206, 208; 306, 308), which each act on the weapon being held. The first interface (6; 206; 306) is in this case designed such that it can be coupled, such that it can be locked and unlocked, to a weapon-side interface element (21; 26), and the second interface (8; 208; 308) acts on a second weapon element (24; 27). The invention likewise relates to a holster (2; 202) which is provided with a weapon holder (1; 201) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 33/02 - Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm

23.

SAFETY MECHANISM FOR A LATCH

      
Application Number EP2008008486
Publication Number 2009/046968
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-08
Publication Date 2009-04-16
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Jakob, Josef
  • Rager, Johann
  • Ertl, Peter

Abstract

The present invention relates to a safety mechanism (20) for a latch (2) of a trigger device of a weapon, particularly an automatic weapon, comprising a breech and a safety mechanism (6, 8, 8a). The latch (2) can be moved between a locking position, locking the breech, and a non-locking position, not locking the breech. The safety mechanism (20) engages on the safety device (6, 8, 8a) when it is in the safety position, and thus secures the latch (2) in the locking position. The safety mechanism (20) comprises a spring element (23c) acting between the safety device (6, 8, 8a) and the latch (2), effecting a locking force that fixes the latch (2) in the locking position thereof, said force being adjusted such that it is greater than a trigger force that moves the latch (2) out of a locking position, but allows for a deflection of the latch (2) under the action of the returning breech while deforming the spring element. The invention further relates to a trigger mechanism, a hand piece (1), and a weapon with such a safety mechanism (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/56 - Sear safeties, i.e. means for rendering ineffective an intermediate lever transmitting trigger movement to firing pin, hammer, bolt or sear

24.

ACTUATING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2008003281
Publication Number 2008/128773
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-23
Publication Date 2008-10-30
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Fischbach, Wilhelm
  • Aberl, Johannes

Abstract

The present invention relates to an actuating device (12, 20) for actuating a weapon, comprising a first actuating drive (30) acting in a working direction and configured to transfer an actuating element (8) from an idle position to a working position. The actuating drive (30) can be releasably coupled to the actuating element (8) by a switchable clutch (52). The invention also relates to a trigger device (1) or a weapon with a corresponding actuating device (12, 20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/59 - Electromechanical firing mechanisms, i.e. the mechanical striker element being propelled or released by electric means
  • F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties

25.

CONTROL ELEMENT, FIRING UNIT AND FIRING ASSEMBLY FOR A WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2008000732
Publication Number 2008/092669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-30
Publication Date 2008-08-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Albrecht, Hermann
  • Bantle, Wolfgang
  • Bantle, Johann, August
  • Epp, Erwin

Abstract

The invention relates to a control element (50) for a hammer (3) that can be pivoted about a pivoting axis (7). The hammer can be locked in the loaded position with a counter-surface (29) of a release element (30, 31) by means of a detent surface (27). The hammer (3) has a control curve section (23), which, in a pivoting position that differs from the loaded position, engages with a control surface (32) of the release element (30, 31), holding the latter in an unlocked position. The control element (50) has a first control curve region (54), which is adjacent to the control curve section (23) and can be adjusted in the pivoting direction to expand said section and which engages with the control surface (32) in order to reduce the required pivoting space of the control curve section (23) and the control curve region (54) when the hammer (3) is moved from a firing position into the loaded position. The invention also relates to a firing unit comprising a control element (50) of this type in addition to an interchangeable firing assembly (1) comprising a hammer (3) and a trigger assembly that has a trigger bar (31), a detent surface (27), which acts by means of an elongated lever arm in relation to the pivoting axis (7), being located on the hammer (3). Said firing assembly (1) is compatible with an existing firing unit and is designed to be interchanged with the latter, the control curve (C) of the assembly having the same or less required pivoting space. The curve is traced by a hammer (A) of the firing assembly, said hammer having a detent surface (B) with a shorter lever arm acting in relation to the pivoting axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/14 - Hammers, i.e. pivotably-mounted striker elements; Hammer mountings

26.

ELECTRICAL TRIGGER DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2008000730
Publication Number 2008/092667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-30
Publication Date 2008-08-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical trigger device for small arms, having a trigger (1) which can be adjusted against a trigger slack, a trigger spring (15) which preferably is adjustable and acts on the trigger (1), and an electrical switching element (9) which is activated after the forward motion is traveled. Said trigger device is developed according to the invention in that the switching element (9) is actuated by a spring element (7) which forms an end stop when the trigger slack is reached.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

CONNECTING PIECE AND CONNECTING PIECE COMPRISING A SIGHT

      
Application Number EP2008000731
Publication Number 2008/092668
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-30
Publication Date 2008-08-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Wolfgang
  • Bantle, Johannes-August

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting piece (1) for fixing on a profiled rail (19), comprising retaining elements (3; 5) that can be moved between a working and a release position, said elements engaging with corresponding receiving regions (22;24) of the profiled rail (19) releasing the connecting piece (1) in the release position. The retaining elements (3; 5) are coupled by means of a guide slot (41), which is designed in such a way that when the retaining elements (3;5) are displaced in the longitudinal direction of the profiled rail (19), said elements are also moved obliquely, following the course of the slot. The invention also relates to a connecting piece (1) comprising a sight (57;104) with an adjustment element (69;75), which can be moved in opposition to a spring force from a sight position into an adjustment position, said adjustment element (69; 75) being releasably fixed in the sight position in relation to the sight (57; 104) by means of a detent mechanism and can be moved into various sight positions in the adjustment position. The invention further relates to a second connecting piece (1) comprising a second sight (104) that can be mounted directly on the hand guard (109) of a weapon (105) and can be pivoted about a pivoting element (125) from an unused position into a working position, said second sight (104) having a safety element (165) that fixes the sight (104) in the working position against a stop (171), transversely to the axis of the bore.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories

28.

WEAPON WITH RECOIL DAMPER

      
Application Number EP2008000230
Publication Number 2008/089895
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-14
Publication Date 2008-07-31
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Murello, Johannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a small arm (1), particularly a grenade, comprising a frame unit (2), in which a barrel assembly (20) is mounted. The recoil damper arrangement (60) acts between the frame unit (2) and the barrel assembly (20). The recoil damper arrangement (60) is axially arranged between a breech block region (42) of the barrel assembly (20) and a support region (5) of the frame unit (2). The invention further relates to a weapon arrangement, formed of a plurality of small arms, wherein the first small arm (1) is configured according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

GAS REMOVAL ARRANGEMENT AND BARREL, AND/OR WEAPON WITH A GAS REMOVAL ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2007006780
Publication Number 2008/014984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-31
Publication Date 2008-02-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Wolfgang

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gas removal arrangement (3) for a barrel (1), with the gas removal arrangement comprising a gas cylinder (12) which is connected for communication purposes via a connecting channel (8, 10, 10a; 10b) to the barrel bore (4). In this case, an inlet piece (30) is provided which matches the effective flow cross section (10a; 10b) and thus the operating pressure in the gas cylinder (12) to a specific weapon configuration. The invention also relates to a barrel assembly and to a weapon having a gas removal arrangement (3) such as this.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 5/26 - Arrangements or systems for bleeding the gas from the barrel
  • F41A 5/28 - Adjustable systems

30.

TWO-WAY TRIGGER

      
Application Number EP2007006781
Publication Number 2008/014985
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-31
Publication Date 2008-02-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to a trigger device for a firearm, in particular a self-loading military rifle, especially an attack rifle, having a trigger piece (11), a sear release part (9) connected to the trigger piece (11) and at least one trigger spring (29) which acts on the sear release part (9). This trigger device is characterized in that the trigger piece (11) is arranged separately from the sear release part (9) between two stops (35, 37), one (35) of which prevents the movement of the trigger piece (11) relative to the sear release part (9) forwards, while the other (37) prevents such movement to the rear, with a short movement of the trigger piece (11) relative to the sear release part (9) being possible between the two stops (35, 37) and a lost-motion spring (33) acting on the trigger piece (11) and being preferably arranged between the trigger piece (11) and the sear release part (9), pushing the trigger piece (11) forwards considerably more weakly than does the trigger spring (29).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/16 - Adjustable firing mechanisms; Trigger mechanisms with adjustable trigger pull

31.

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A WEAPON, A VISOR ASSEMBLY, AND WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2007006782
Publication Number 2008/014986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-31
Publication Date 2008-02-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Stumpp, Alexander

Abstract

A hinge assembly for a weapon, in particular for a hinged visor, in which two swivel elements (1, 2; 201, 202) are coupled together by a common coupling element (7; 207) and can tilt relative to each other through the defined pivotal axis of the coupling element (7; 207), wherein the coupling element (7; 207) is built into the hinge assembly in a removable manner and exhibits a safety element (9; 209, 210) which can be brought into contact with at least one of the two swivel elements (1, 2; 201, 202). In the engaged position, said safety element (9; 209, 210) fixes the built-in coupling element (7; 207) into the hinge assembly, in particular in the direction of the swivel axis.

IPC Classes  ?

32.

SHOULDER STOCK FASTENING

      
Application Number EP2007004525
Publication Number 2007/137734
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-05-22
Publication Date 2007-12-06
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Fluhr, Norbert

Abstract

The invention relates to a adjustable shoulder support system comprising a shoulder stock (21) that can be slid onto a connecting piece (65) from the rear, said connecting piece projecting from the rear of the object provided with the shoulder support system, and having contiguous receiving recesses (61). The shoulder stock (21) has a downward projecting bolt (27) which carries, on its upper end, an engaging element for engaging in the receiving recesses (61) or which is configured as such. The shoulder support system also comprises a lever (29), arranged in the area of the lower end of the bolt (27) and engaging with the same, for disengaging the engaging body from one of the receiving recesses (61) when the bolt is withdrawn. Said lever (29), on its top, has a recess which receives the lower end of the bolt (27), said recess being closed to the bottom, and a fastening or cross pin (33) being mounted so as to transversally extend through the bolt (27) or its extension in such a manner that it does not project outward beyond the molded material of the lever (29). The lever (29) is also accommodated inside lateral flanks (35) of the shoulder stock (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts
  • F41C 23/06 - Stocks specially adapted for recoil reduction
  • F41C 23/14 - Adjustable stock or stock parts, i.e. adaptable to personal requirements, e.g. length, pitch, cast or drop

33.

SHOULDER STOCK COMPRISING A STORAGE COMPARTMENT

      
Application Number EP2007004526
Publication Number 2007/137735
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-05-22
Publication Date 2007-12-06
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Johannes-August

Abstract

The invention relates to a shoulder stock comprising a shoulder stock base (1), a stock plate (3), at least one storage compartment (23) defined by the shoulder stock base (1), and a liquid-tight closing cover which is formed by the stock plate (3), said stock plate being detachably fastened to the back of the shoulder stock base (1) by means of a bayonet lock (9, 21, 25).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/22 - Stocks having space for the storage of objects

34.

WEAPON LOCKING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2007004332
Publication Number 2007/131781
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-05-15
Publication Date 2007-11-22
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bantle, Wolfgang
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Johannes-August
  • Albrecht, Hermann
  • Hirt, Robert
  • Kimmich, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a weapon locking system (8) with at least one functional cavity (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) and at least one fluid access opening (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) connecting the functional void (38, 48) with the surroundings so that any fluid entering the functional void (38, 48) and negatively affecting the function of the locking system (8) can quickly and easily be conducted out through the fluid access opening(s) (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or frames; Receivers
  • F41C 9/06 - Smallarms specially adapted for underwater use

35.

PRACTICE DEVICE FOR SELF-LOADING GRENADE LAUNCHERS

      
Application Number EP2007003657
Publication Number 2007/124908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-25
Publication Date 2007-11-08
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Wössner, Ernst

Abstract

The invention relates to a practice device for self-loading grenade launchers, with blank cartridges (1) that have the dimensions of live cartridges in the region of the cartridge base and the parts enclosed by the flange. The invention consists in the blank cartridge (1) having a smaller diameter than a live cartridge in its frontal section, which corresponds to the projectile of a live cartridge, and that there is a practice barrel (21) that has a blank cartridge mount (59) into which the blank cartridge (1) can be introduced, whereas the live cartridge cannot be, or not to the extent that ignition can occur. Preferably, to minimize the impact of the breech, the practice barrel (21) has a rear part (47, 51, 59) that is elastically displaceable together with an insert (57) anchored in a stationary position in the weapon against a frontal part (23) of the practice barrel (21) to block a live cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 21/26 - Barrels or gun tubes; Muzzle attachments; Barrel mounting means specially adapted for recoil reinforcement, e.g. for training purposes
  • F41A 33/00 - Adaptations for training; Gun simulators
  • F41A 33/06 - Recoil simulators

36.

WEAPON HOLDER, GUN-CARRIAGE ARRANGEMENT AND WEAPON MOUNT WITH DAMPING

      
Application Number EP2007002849
Publication Number 2007/118592
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-03-29
Publication Date 2007-10-25
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

The present invention relates to a weapon holder (1) for connection to a bearing element, which for example is part of a gun carriage, and has a bearing part (2) and a weapon part (3) for holding a weapon. The weapon part (3) and the bearing part (2) are in this case elastically connected to one another via a coupling arrangement (15), and the coupling arrangement (15) is designed such that a shock impulse originating from a weapon which is coupled to the weapon part (3), in particular a recoil impulse, can be transmitted to the bearing part (2) damped by elastic deformation of the coupling arrangement (15). The invention likewise relates to a gun-carriage arrangement having a weapon holder (1) according to the invention, and to a weapon mount which is provided with a corresponding gun-carriage arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

PLASTIC MAGAZINE

      
Application Number EP2007002020
Publication Number 2007/104473
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-03-08
Publication Date 2007-09-20
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Fluhr, Norbert

Abstract

The invention relates to a plastic magazine with side walls (3) composed of plastic, along which the cartridges are moved during reloading in a firearm, with at least one of the side walls (3) having a metal coating (5) on the side along which the cartridges are moved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 9/61 - Magazines
  • F41A 9/65 - Box magazines having a cartridge follower
  • F41A 9/69 - Box magazines having a cartridge follower characterised by multiple-row or zigzag arrangement of cartridges
  • F41A 9/70 - Arrangements thereon for discharging, e.g. cartridge followers or discharge throats

38.

CARRIAGE ARRANGEMENT FOR A WEAPON AND WEAPON CARRIER WITH A CARRIAGE ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2007001247
Publication Number 2007/093391
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-13
Publication Date 2007-08-23
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Galluzzi, Ciovanni

Abstract

The present invention relates to a carriage arrangement having a foot part (5), a variable-height weapon part (2) and a height-adjustment device (13), with the foot part (5) and the weapon part (2) having the capability to be fixed to one another via a fixing device (9). The weapon part (2) can be moved relative to the foot part (5) via the height-adjustment device (13) when the fixing device (9) is released. In this case, the height-adjustment device (13) and a holding apparatus (12) arranged on the weapon part (2) are designed and arranged such that the holding apparatus (12) fixes a weapon subarea relative to the foot part when the fixing device (9) is fixed and on operation of the height-adjustment device (13). The invention also relates to a weapon carrier (for example a land vehicle or watercraft, aircraft or building part) which has a carriage arrangement such as this.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

HAND-HELD FIREARM WITH A SLIDE-RETRACTION LEVER

      
Application Number EP2007001005
Publication Number 2007/090611
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-02-06
Publication Date 2007-08-16
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to a hand-held firearm with a slide-retraction lever (22) which comprises a first and a second handle (26, 28) for retraction of the slide-retraction lever (22), which handles (26, 28) are arranged on opposite sides of the weapon, and having a locking device which is coupled to the first handle (26, 28) and to the second handle (26, 28) such that operation of the first handle and of the second handle (26, 28) results in their lock to the weapon being released, independently of the operation of the respective other handle (26, 28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/72 - Operating handles or levers; Mounting thereof in breech-blocks or bolts
  • F41A 19/34 - Cocking mechanisms
  • F41A 19/47 - Cocking mechanisms

40.

ADAPTOR FOR A RIFLE

      
Application Number EP2006012085
Publication Number 2007/087866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-14
Publication Date 2007-08-09
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Münst, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to an adaptor (9) for fitting of an appliance, in particular of a Harris bipod on a projecting rail or father rail (7), in particular a Weaver or Picatinny rail, of a rifle, of a crossbow or the like, of an appliance which on the upper face has contact surfaces (11) and a tie rod for firmly clamping the appliance on the father rail (7), characterized in that the adaptor comprises a mother piece (2, 3) which fits the father rail (7) and is able to engage behind the flanks of the father rail (7) and which, on its lower face, has mating surfaces (35) in order to make contact with the contact surfaces (11), has a device for fixing the mother piece (2, 3) on the father rail (7) and comprises a block (23) which projects downwards from the mother piece (2, 3) and is arranged between the mating surfaces (35) in order to hook in a tie rod. The mother piece may be composed of two parts.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

BIPOD FOR A WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2007000590
Publication Number 2007/088002
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-01-24
Publication Date 2007-08-09
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Murello, Johannes

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bipod (4) for a weapon (1) which has a pivoting body (5), which can be coupled to the weapon, and two stands (6; 6'). The stands (6; 6) are arranged between a rest position - resting on the weapon (1) - and a support position - away from the weapon (1) - such that they can pivot on the pivoting body (5; 5'). The stands (6; 6') each have a leg element (8; 8') which is produced from a fibre composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

GAS BLEED ARRANGEMENT AND BARREL AND FIREARM WITH A GAS BLEED ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2006011947
Publication Number 2007/079879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-12
Publication Date 2007-07-19
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Weichert, Berthold
  • Doll, Stefan
  • Wössner, Ernst
  • Stussak, Martin

Abstract

A gas bleed arrangement (3) for a firearm barrel (10) the bore (7) of which is in communication with a gas cylinder (13) provided with a first gas outlet (29) which interacts with a choke element (34, 35). The arrangement is particularly suitable for a machine gun, wherein the barrel (10), the gas cylinder (13), the first gas outlet (29) and the choke element (34, 28) are designed and arranged in such a way that a temperature-dependent change in the length of the barrel (10) causes a relative movement between the gas cylinder (13) and the choke element (34, 28), so that the choke element (34, 28) seals the first gas outlet (29) more or less completely and regulates the gas pressure in the gas cylinder (13) according to the temperature of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

WEAPON WITH AN INTERCHANGEABLE BARREL

      
Application Number EP2006011418
Publication Number 2007/062807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-11-28
Publication Date 2007-06-07
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Gablowski, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to a weapon with an interchangeable barrel (4), a barrel locking device (22) which locks the interchangeable barrel (4) in the weapon, and a safety mechanism, which can assume a locked state in which the weapon cannot be fired and a free state in which the weapon can be fired. The safety mechanism interacts with the barrel locking device (22) such that it can assume its free state only when an interchangeable barrel (4) is locked in the barrel locking device (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 21/48 - Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels

44.

HAND GUARD ARRANGEMENT, BARREL ARRANGEMENT AND WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2006010965
Publication Number 2007/057172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-11-15
Publication Date 2007-05-24
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Fluhr, Norbert

Abstract

The present invention relates to hand guard arrangement for a weapon (1), where a shell element (7a, 7b) can be fixed to a support (8, 9). The support (8, 9) comprises at least one spring-loaded holding unit (8) which, in a holding position, engages in one end (7a', 7b'), thereby fixating it. The holding unit (8) can be brought, against the spring force, into a release position in which it releases the respective shell element (7a, 7b) at one end (7a', 7b'). The spring-loaded holding unit (8) is configured in such a manner that it can be fixed onto the barrel (5) mounted on the weapon (1) from the side of the mouth and can be fixated in the region (4) of the rear end of the barrel (5).

IPC Classes  ?

45.

WEAPON WITH FIRING BREECH SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2006009780
Publication Number 2007/042260
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-10-10
Publication Date 2007-04-19
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Johannes-August

Abstract

The present invention relates to a weapon having a firing breech system (6) which has a breech head (17) with a firing bolt (26), and having a trigger mechanism (8). The firing bolt (26) can move relative to the breech head (17). The trigger mechanism (8) has a hammer (28) which can be moved between two hammer positions, is cocked in the first hammer position, and strikes the firing bolt (26) in the second hammer position, in order to initiate a shot. This improves the safety against inadvertent shot initiation in the case of firing breech systems. A shot can be emitted only when the trigger (30) is deliberately operated, so only then is the hammer (28) released.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/45 - Sear arrangements therefor for catching the hammer after each shot, i.e. in single-shot or semi- automatic firing mode
  • F41A 19/12 - Sears; Sear mountings
  • F41A 19/44 - Sear arrangements therefor

46.

GAS CYLINDER PART AND A HANDGUN

      
Application Number EP2006008883
Publication Number 2007/031281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-09-12
Publication Date 2007-03-22
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Münst, Klaus

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas cylinder part (10) comprising a reception bore (12) for a barrel (20, 24), wherein said barrel (20, 24) is engageable into the gas cylinder part (10, 12) in such a way that they are unable to be rotatable with respect to the longitudinal axis (22) of the barrel (20), the gas cylinder part (10) is also torsionally fastened to the barrel (20), a foresight (30, 34) collapsible about a transversal axis (32) is placed on the gas cylinder part (10) and a demountable clamping device (40, 42, 44) guarantees the rigid maintenance of said collapsible foresight at least in the upright position thereof. A handgun provided with said gas cylinder part is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 5/26 - Arrangements or systems for bleeding the gas from the barrel
  • F41G 1/02 - Foresights

47.

REFLECTOR ARRANGEMENT PROVIDED WITH A LASER BEAM REFLECTING HEAD AND A GUIDING DEVICE, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HARDENING INTERNAL SURFACES OF A WORKPIECE

      
Application Number EP2006008884
Publication Number 2007/031282
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-09-12
Publication Date 2007-03-22
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hafner, Jörg
  • Bady, Torsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a reflector arrangement for hardening a workpiece (9) internal surface, in particular a firearm barrel, which concentrically surrounds the bore axis (12). The inventive reflecting head (10) is used for orienting the laser light beam (6) towards the internal surface area and is movable on a rod (11) along said bore axis (12) with respect to the internal surface and a radially guiding device is used for concentrically and coaxially guiding said reflecting head on bore axis (9) which is applied to the internal surface. The inventive reflector arrangement can be embodied in the form of a bore hardening device element or for carrying out a relevant hardening method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
  • C21D 1/09 - Surface hardening by particle radiation
  • C21D 9/10 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor for tubular bodies or pipes shotgun barrels
  • B23K 101/06 - Tubes

48.

WEAPON AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR A WEAPON

      
Application Number EP2006007795
Publication Number 2007/017226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-08-07
Publication Date 2007-02-15
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Murello, Johannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling system (4) comprising a fixing end (26) for fixing to a weapon component (6), in particular a locking piece. A heat insulation sleeve (30) runs from the fixing end (26) towards the mouth of the weapon, said sleeve surrounding the bore (2) without touching the latter, thus forming a cavity (36) that opens towards the mouth between the bore (2) and the heat insulation sleeve (30). The invention also relates to a weapon (1) comprising a cooling system of this type (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/16 - Forestocks; Handgrips; Hand guards
  • F41A 13/12 - Systems for cooling the outer surface of the barrel

49.

ADAPTER COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2006007796
Publication Number 2007/017227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-08-07
Publication Date 2007-02-15
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Murello, Johannes
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Münst, Klaus
  • Bantle, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to a weapon (2) adapter component (1) for receiving add-on pieces. The inventive adapter component (1) surrounds in a sleeve-like manner the weapon housing element (6, 7) fixed to a barrel (4) and is provided with an internal surface area (25) which can be frictionally coupled with to a corresponding external surface area (11) of the weapon housing element (6, 7). For this purpose, an adjustable clamping element (18) acting on the adapter component (1) is elastically deformable while the adapter component (1) is adjusted and thereby generates a surface pressure requires for the friction coupling between the internal and external surface areas (25, 11). A weapon (2) or a weapon arrangement provided with the inventive adapter component (1) is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
  • F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
  • F41C 23/16 - Forestocks; Handgrips; Hand guards

50.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOOL

      
Application Number EP2006007838
Publication Number 2007/017247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-08-08
Publication Date 2007-02-15
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fluhr, Norbert
  • Bantle, Wolfgang

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-functional tool (1) with a tool body (2), on which a plurality of tool functions are embodied, the tool body (2) having a container (3) which can be swung out and which has an opening (10). The opening (10) is sealed by the tool body (2, 9) when the container (3) is in the swung-in position and is accessible when the container is in the swung-out position. A multi-functional tool (1) of this kind can be used, in particular, for weapons maintenance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25F 1/00 - Combination or multi-purpose hand tools

51.

AUTOMATIC FIREARM AND CONVERSION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2006007657
Publication Number 2007/014770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-08-02
Publication Date 2007-02-08
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pluhr, Norbert
  • Mauch, Ernst
  • Bantle, Johannes-August

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas pressure-operated automatic firearm (1) having a housing (3), a hand guard (7), a barrel (9) which has a longitudinal or bore axis (21) and a gas cylinder (69), a gas rod (65), a force-absorbing sleeve (5) which may be integrally formed with the housing (3), and locking knobs (29). This automatic firearm (1) is developed in that the locking knobs (29) are formed in a locking sleeve (27) which is extended in the forward direction, the locking sleeve (27) is fixed to the rear end of the barrel (9), a blocking slide (51) is provided which passes through the force-absorbing sleeve (21) transverse to the longitudinal or bore axis (21) of the barrel (9) and engages in a groove (49) in the barrel (9) and/or in the locking sleeve (27) in a releasable manner, the gas rod is integrally formed as a gas bar (65), and the barrel (9) comprising the gas cylinder (69) and the locking sleeve (27) can be pulled out of the hand guard (7), which is not fixed to the barrel (9), in the forward direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 5/18 - Mechanisms or systems operated by propellant charge energy for automatically opening the lock gas-operated
  • F41A 11/00 - Assembly or disassembly features; Modular concepts; Articulated or collapsible guns
  • F41A 21/48 - Barrel mounting means, e.g. releasable mountings for replaceable barrels

52.

FIREARM AND ITS BARREL

      
Application Number EP2006003590
Publication Number 2006/114225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-04-19
Publication Date 2006-11-02
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Murello, Johannes

Abstract

The claimed firearm (1), preferably a hand weapon, has a barrel module (5) for firing 'intelligent' ammunition using the following control elements: a range finder (27), control electronics, means (35) for transmitting the results obtained by the control electronics to the projectile, control elements (31), display elements and a power supply (33). The barrel module (5) contains a barrel (21) and a barrel jacket (23) that surrounds the barrel (21) and receives, besides the barrel (21), at least some of the control elements (27, 35, 31, 33) and is designed, together with the barrel (21), as an exchangeable unit. Also disclosed is a barrel for this firearm. In addition, the firearm can be fitted with an exchangeable barrel (3) which is not surrounded by a jacket (23) and is not fitted with said control elements (27, 35, 31, 33), but in compensation is set up for a larger or equal calibre.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 27/06 - Adaptations of smallarms for firing grenades, e.g. rifle grenades, or for firing riot-control ammunition; Barrel attachments therefor
  • F41A 21/10 - Insert barrels, i.e. barrels for firing reduced calibre ammunition and being mounted within the normal barrels
  • F41A 11/02 - Modular concepts, e.g. weapon-family concepts

53.

FIREARM HANDLE AND KIT COMPRISING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR SAID FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2006003090
Publication Number 2006/105947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-04-05
Publication Date 2006-10-12
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Roth, Marc

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to improve the adaptation of the handle section of a firearm to the hand of a marksman. To achieve this, the invention provides: a firearm handle, in particular plastic handle for a self-loading pistol (17), comprising a handle part (1) with a wall that covers the magazine slot and a range of lateral handle shells (3; 23) and a handle back (5; 23), which are interchangeably arranged on the handle part (1) and whose dimensions, material, surface characteristics and/or elasticity differ from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/10 - Stocks or grips for pistols, e.g. revolvers

54.

FASTENING SYSTEM FOR FIXING A COMPONENT TO A SMALL ARM AND SMALL ARM COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2006002866
Publication Number 2006/103062
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-29
Publication Date 2006-10-05
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Murello, Johannes

Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening system for fixing a component (21), especially a hand guard, in the area of the barrel (3) of a small arm and to a small arm comprising such a fastening system, comprising a sleeve (5) which surrounds the barrel (3) and is stationary in relation to the axis of the bore (4), and a device (33) with which a surface area of the component (21), referred to in the following as the inner surface area (29) and facing the sleeve (5), can be brought in contact with an opposite outer surface area (5', 5'') of the sleeve (5). In this manner, the component can be fixed to the arm in a reproducible manner and may comprise, e.g., fixing rails (25, 27, 31) or the like interfaces on which aiming mechanisms or the like are mounted. The component (21) preferably surrounds at least partially or almost completely the barrel (3) and the sleeve (5) and is supported on the weapon body (1) in a rotationally fixed manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/16 - Forestocks; Handgrips; Hand guards
  • F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for

55.

BELT-BAG FOR A MACHINE GUN AND MACHINE GUN PROVIDED THEREFOR

      
Application Number EP2005012490
Publication Number 2006/056405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-11-22
Publication Date 2006-06-01
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stussak, Martin
  • Kopf, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a belt bag for a machine gun (1), comprising two bag parts (23; 41; 43; 45) which can be locked together when in the position of use in order to form a bag, and when in the position of non-use, can separated from each other thereby releasing a tracking area and then are connected together again along a hinged area. One part of the bag part (23) can be pivoted. The invention is characterised by the fact that the bag part (23) is made of a rigid material and can be fixed to the machine gun (1). The invention also relates to a machine gun (1) provided with said type of belt bag.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 9/79 - Magazines for belted ammunition
  • F41A 9/34 - Feeding of belted ammunition from magazines

56.

MULTI-SHOT HAND FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2005012548
Publication Number 2006/056429
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-11-23
Publication Date 2006-06-01
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Schuhmacher, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-shot hand firearm which is used to fire cartridges which can be triggered electrically. The arm comprises an electric circuit which is used to generate the trigger voltage, a breechblock (7) and a firing pin (47) which is received in the breechblock (7), whereby the tip of the trigger is arranged on the cartridge base of a loaded cartridge when the breechblock is closed (7). The arm comprises a pivotable contact lever (45), whereby the pivotable movement thereof is coupled to the movement of the breechblock (7) in order ensure that the arm functions in a safe manner, and is in electric contact with the firing pin (47) and with the electric circuit. The contact lever (45) is embodied in such a manner that it interrupts the electric contact between the electric circuit and the firing pin (47) when the breechblock is open (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 19/69 - Electric contacts or switches peculiar thereto
  • F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties

57.

SIGHTING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2005011524
Publication Number 2006/050821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-10-27
Publication Date 2006-05-18
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Gablowski, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to a sighting device (2) for the range-based setting of a line of sight (7), said device (2) being fastened to a weapon (1) by means of a base body (4) that is permanently fixed to the weapon. A holder (5), which houses a sight (6) that defines the line of sight (7) and which can be pivoted vertically, is coupled to the base body (4). The holder (5) and the base body (4) can be fixed in different pivotal positions in relation to one another by means of a detent device (9). An adjustable detent element (11) on the detent device (9) engages in a setting region (15, 15') and can be released from said position. Several ammunition-specific setting regions (15, 15') are provided, each equipped with one or more detent points (14, 14') that are specific to the target range. The holder (5) can be locked in a respective pivotal position in relation to the base body (4) at said points by means of the detent element (11), thus defining an ammunition-specific and range-specific line of sight (7) of the sight (6). The invention also relates to a weapon (1) that is equipped with a sighting device (2) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41G 1/52 - Sighting devices for particular applications for rifles or shotguns having two or more barrels, or adapted to fire different kinds of ammunition, e.g. ball or shot

58.

COLLAPSIBLE SHOULDER STOCK AND SMALL ARM EQUIPPED WITH A STOCK OF THIS TYPE

      
Application Number EP2005010969
Publication Number 2006/042677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-10-12
Publication Date 2006-04-27
Owner HECKLER & KOCK GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Knöpfle, Robert
  • Fischbach, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to a collapsible shoulder stock (3) for a small arm. The inventive shoulder stock (3) is mounted on the small arm (1) so that it can pivot about a pivoting axis and can be fixed in a collapsed and extended position. The stock is fixed in a collapsed position by means of a magnetic element (9). The invention also relates to a small arm comprising a magnetically fixed shoulder stock (3) of this type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts

59.

FIREARM SIMULATOR

      
Application Number EP2005010226
Publication Number 2006/037478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-09-21
Publication Date 2006-04-13
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

The invention relates to a firearm simulator (3) that is to be incorporated into a self-loader, especially an unlocked, fully automatic, large-caliber, portable self-loader. Said firearm simulator (3) comprises a plunger (9) that can be inserted into the firearm and acts in an opening manner upon the breechblock (5). Preferably, the plunger (9) sits in a pressure cylinder (13) which has the shape of the barrel of the firearm and can be inserted into the firearm instead of the barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

FREE MOUNTING AND WEAPON ARRANGEMENT WITH A FREE MOUNTING

      
Application Number EP2005009669
Publication Number 2006/027249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-09-08
Publication Date 2006-03-16
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

The invention relates to a free mounting (1) for a weapon (2, 2'), for the elevation and traverse aiming of a firearm, in particular, a heavy machine gun. The free mounting (1) thus comprises a device for the continuous adjustment of the traverse and elevation aiming (8, 10, 12), a device for trimming the traverse and elevation aiming (13) and corresponding operating elements (42, 51; 64, 82). The operating elements for the device for continuous traverse or elevation aiming (8, 10, 12) and for the device for trimming the traverse or elevation aiming (13) are combined into at least one grip unit (21, 22) which may be hand-operated. The invention further relates to a weapon arrangement, comprising a free mounting (1), a weapon (1, 1') mounted on the free mounting and a sub-mounting, whereby the sub-mounting is connected to a vehicle and/or a tripod, for connection of the weapon arrangement to a base or a support, (on a building for example).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 27/12 - Brakes or locks for blocking traversing or elevating gear in a fixed position

61.

HAND FIREARM

      
Application Number EP2005006248
Publication Number 2005/124262
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-06-10
Publication Date 2005-12-29
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

The invention relates to a hand firearm comprising a barrel (7) which is fixed when in use, a breech support (3) and a breech head (15) which is fixed by a locking device (11, 17) when shooting, and when the weapon is opened, is opened with delay by the opening movement of the breech support (3). The hand firearm also comprises a gas cylinder (37) which is in contact with the inside of the barrel (7) and which comprises an open gas piston (35) which, when opening, acts upon the breech support (3) whereon said piston is rigidly mounted. The breech support (3) also comprises two opposite-lying recesses (21) into which pawls (17) engage, in the shooting state, which support the breech head (15).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/38 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing having rocking locking elements, e.g. pivoting levers or vanes
  • F41A 5/26 - Arrangements or systems for bleeding the gas from the barrel

62.

HAND FIREARM AND A RIGID SHOULDER SUPPORT THEREFOR

      
Application Number EP2005006249
Publication Number 2005/124265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-06-10
Publication Date 2005-12-29
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Romer, Thomas
  • Knöpfle, Rolf

Abstract

The invention relates to a hand fire arm, in particular a rapid fire weapon (2), comprising a shoulder support (3) which can be pivoted about a hinge (4) which is disposed on one side of the weapon (2). Said weapon is pivoted in such a manner that it adopts a position, wherein the weapon (2) extends towards the back, and engages in a locking element (8, 13) which is mounted on the other side of the weapon (2). According to the invention, the locking element (8, 13) is at least nondetachable in normal transverse loading, in order to produce said type of the weapon with a rigid rear shaft. The invention also relates to said type of shoulder support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts
  • F41A 11/04 - Articulated or collapsible guns, i.e. with hinged or telescopic parts for transport or storage

63.

SHOULDER SUPPORT

      
Application Number EP2005005092
Publication Number 2005/119161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-11
Publication Date 2005-12-15
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Murello, Johannes
  • Fischbach, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to an extractable shoulder support (1) for a hand gun with a movable shaft end (2) comprising a lockable locking shaft (5) which extends in the direction of displacement. A locking element (6) and a handle (7) are disposed in a torsion-proof manner at the opposite ends of the locking shaft (5) in such a way that the locking element (6) can be swiveled by means of the handle (7). The locking element (6) engages on a catching rail (12) that is stationary in relation to the gun housing while locking the shaft end (2) in at least one position in the locked position. The catching rail (12) and the locking shaft (6) are located parallel to each other at a distance from one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts
  • F41C 23/14 - Adjustable stock or stock parts, i.e. adaptable to personal requirements, e.g. length, pitch, cast or drop

64.

WEAPON SYSTEM COMPRISING MODULE IDENTIFICATION

      
Application Number EP2005004880
Publication Number 2005/119159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-04
Publication Date 2005-12-15
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mauch, Ernst
  • Schumacher, Michael

Abstract

Disclosed is a weapon system that is composed of several modules (6). Each module (6) is provided with an identification while the modules (6) can be combined to different weapon configurations (8, 9), each of which corresponds to an ID set formed from the identifications of the individual modules (6). Identifications can be detected using a detecting apparatus (1) which is designed so as compare a detected ID and/or detected IDs to an ID or an ID set registered in said detecting apparatus and generate a piece of output data corresponding to the result of the comparative operation. The IDs can be detected and optionally modified by means of a machine and are especially provided in the form of transponders which are incorporated into the respective module (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 11/02 - Modular concepts, e.g. weapon-family concepts
  • F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties

65.

ARRANGEMENT CONSISTING OF A BREECH-BLOCK AND OF A PROJECTILE SURROUNDING THE PROPELLANT CHARGE AND THE PRIMING CHARGE

      
Application Number EP2005004879
Publication Number 2005/116566
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-04
Publication Date 2005-12-08
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement consisting of a breech-block (1, 45) and of a projectile (13), which surrounds the propellant charge and priming charge (19, 21) and which is lengthened at the rear by a powder holding space having an essentially circular cylindrical wall (17), which is made of projectile material or of projectile casing material, projects to the back (drawn-in edge (29)), is slightly drawn inward toward the central axis of the projectile, and when fired, is in close contact with the breech face (3) of the breech-block (1, 45). The invention is characterized in that the breech-block (1, 45) has an annular groove (5), which is relief cut with regard to the direction of fire and which is centered with regard to the axis of the bore. The rear drawn-in edge (29) of the projectile (13), during reloading, rests against the edge of said annular groove, and when the breech-block (1, 45) is completely closed, the edge (29), while deforming, is pressed into the annular groove in such a manner that when the breech-block (1, 45) is pulled back, the projectile (13), as long as it is has not been fired beforehand, is extracted together therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 15/20 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun specially adapted for caseless-ammunition duds
  • 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

66.

SWITCHING ELEMENT FOR SECURING WEAPONS

      
Application Number EP2005005671
Publication Number 2005/116567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-25
Publication Date 2005-12-08
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Michael
  • Beckmann, Rudi

Abstract

Disclosed is an electromechanical switching element for securing weapons, in which two one-way locking magnets (32, 33) act in a bistable manner upon respective opposite ends (47, 48) of a rocker (42) that is in a first or a second position. The movable parts of the switching element (9), especially the rockers (42) and the armatures (34, 35), are configured in a dynamically balanced fashion such that accelerations acting upon the switching element (9) do not cause the switching position to be changed. The inventive switching element (9) affects a locking element (55) which engages into a recess (57) that is embodied in the trigger rod (58). In a first switching position of the locking element (55), the switching element (9) blocks said locking element (55) in engagement with the trigger rod (58) such that the trigger rod (58) does not act upon an impact lever (60) or a lock which triggers the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 7/16 - Rectilinearly-movable armatures

67.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR SHOOTING RANGES

      
Application Number EP2005005674
Publication Number 2005/116568
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-25
Publication Date 2005-12-08
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Michael
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Roth, Marc

Abstract

Disclosed is a safety element for weapons, in which unblocking of a weapon is controlled via an exchange of identification keys between a weapon (6) and an unblocking apparatus (1), said weapon (6) being provided with a weapon ID (7) and a safety mechanism (8). The unblocking apparatus (1) which is used for detecting the weapon ID (7) and issuing an unblocking signal (17) is controlled via a controller (2) encompassing an ID memory (3, 4) in such a way that the unblocking apparatus (1) issues an unblocking signal (17) only if the detected weapon ID (7) matches a weapon ID registered in the ID memory (3). Such a safety element for weapons can be used particularly for increasing safety in shooting ranges (27).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 17/06 - Electric or electromechanical safeties

68.

SEMIAUTOMATIC PORTABLE FIREARM COMPRISING AN ACCELERATED BREECHBLOCK SUPPORT

      
Application Number EP2005004881
Publication Number 2005/108900
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-04
Publication Date 2005-11-17
Owner HECKLER & KOCH GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Rudi
  • Schumacher, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a semiautomatic portable firearm having a barrel (13) that is stationary with respect to the grip (1) during reload, a cushioned breechblock support (35) that is mobile in a straight line in the direction of fire with respect to the grip (1), and a breech head (39) that accelerates the breechblock support (35) in an initial phase after fire by means of an acceleration device (25) while the breech head itself is opened relatively slowly, and is optionally entrained by the breechblock support (35) after the initial phase. The invention is characterized in that the acceleration device is configured as a lever (25) having two lever arms (27, 31) of different lengths and is supported with respect to the grip (1). The breech head (39) acts upon the short lever arm (27) and the long lever arm (27, 31) acts upon the breechblock support (35).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 3/56 - Bolt locks of the unlocked type, i.e. being inertia operated the bolt being provided with an additional slidable mass
  • F41A 5/08 - Mechanisms or systems operated by propellant charge energy for automatically opening the lock recoil-operated having an accelerator lever acting on the breech-block or bolt during the opening movement