Arrangement device for the simultaneous firing of multiple rifles

Abstract

Arrangement device for the simultaneous firing of several rifles, characterized in that 4 rapid-fire rifles of the same common model with a caliber of less than 6 mm are initially mounted parallel to each other on a correspondingly shaped or assembled sheet metal piece.

Description

[0001] The invention is intended to enable the simultaneous firing of several rifles of a caliber below 6 mm in parallel to each other in order to combat low-flying drones in a cost-effective manner.

[0002] The combination of individual guns, particularly into quadruple-barreled configurations, has been known for a long time. This allows a single gunner to deliver virtually four times the firepower of a single-barreled weapon. Currently, military drones are gaining importance and are being countered in combat by projectiles of almost all available calibers, including rockets. However, due to historical reasons, only calibers larger than 7 mm have been used extensively for this purpose. The cost of each shot increases with caliber size, up to and including rockets, in a manner that is almost disproportionate to the price of the targeted drone.

[0003] Current conflicts highlight the technical and logistical necessity of highly mobile countermeasures against relatively small drones using as many small, inexpensive metal weapons as possible. However, individual weapons often fail to deliver the necessary fire density and intensity for a successful kill. Furthermore, with increasing caliber, the risk to personnel and infrastructure from falling projectile fragments also increases.

[0004] The invention described in claim 1 is based on the problem that inexpensive multi-barreled weapons for mass-produced smaller cartridges are not available in the urgently needed quantity, and new models could not be developed and manufactured in large quantities in a short time.

[0005] This problem is solved by the features listed in the claims.

[0006] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, four examples of a widely used rapid-fire rifle model are pinned or screwed together in parallel to each other on the arrangement device according to the invention. The resulting position of the rifles relative to each other allows the use of all previously available ammunition feeding methods. The necessary operations, such as racking, safety / unsafety, and single or automatic fire, remain accessible to all four rifles simultaneously. To save weight, the parts of the individual rifles no longer needed for the single shooter, such as stocks or auxiliary sights, are removed from this resulting quadruple rifle. The direct connection of only two triggers to each other via fine wire cables or rods allows for further variation in the number of shots and thus the ammunition consumption per unit of time.

[0007] The gunner aims using the central rifle and, as needed, operates one or two of the coupled trigger pairs. Given the high mobility of the agile drones, the focusing of the four rifles on a common aiming point, which can be achieved through adjustment, remains at the user's discretion. Using a longer barrel is preferable for improved range. For stabilization, the quad-mounted gun assembly can be mounted on an aircraft tripod or a hatch ring. The rifles used remain reliable even after extended use and are well-known to the troops. Any potential stress-related deficiencies in accuracy have little impact due to the drones' high target mobility and the concentrated fire. Failing individual rifles can be quickly removed from the assembly and replaced.

[0008] This invention enables the rapid and significant improvement of drone countermeasures by reusing a widely available and already paid-for rapid-fire rifle model as a quad-barreled weapon. Time-consuming testing procedures, otherwise required for new weapons, should be largely eliminated. With sound business planning, development and procurement costs, and the associated budget adjustments, could be almost entirely avoided. This should result in rapid weapon availability and optimal financing conditions. Furthermore, it reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for new production or the storage and destruction of rifles that would otherwise be discarded.

Claims

[1] Arrangement device for the simultaneous firing of several rifles, characterized by , that on a suitably shaped or assembled piece of sheet metal, 4 rapid-fire rifles of the same common model with a caliber of less than 6 mm are initially mounted parallel to each other, close together. [2] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the drilled holes allow the rifles to be screwed onto their existing own pin or screw holes. [3] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized by that a mounting of the rifles offset from each other along the longitudinal axis allows for alternating ammunition feeding via magazines or drums with the smallest possible overall weapon width. [4] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized by, that the distances and angles of the rifles to each other leave the controls for loading and securing / unlocking as well as for setting single or continuous fire accessible for all 4 simultaneously. [5] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the triggers of each pair of rifles are connected to each other by fine wire ropes or rods to form 2 pairs of triggers, and thus 2 triggers are operated together. [6] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized by that it has docking points for aids such as support stabilization or target acquisition. [7] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized by , that by appropriately designing the screw connections of the rifles to the arrangement device, the 4 rifles can be focused on a common aiming point. [8] Arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized bythat a suitable plastic material could also be used instead of sheet metal.