RIFLE

Description

DESCRIPTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a rifle 5 semi-automatic.

[0002] In particular, with “semi-automatic rifle” you means a semi-automatic rifle for sporting use, for example example for hunting.

[0003] In known embodiments, the rifles 10 semi-automatics comprise a main body, also known as the carcass, in which they are housed or on which specific components are involved such as those of the firing mechanism or trigger assembly.

[0004] In particular, the main body is suitable 15 also to support a barrel group and a tube group reservoir.

[0005] According to a preferred embodiment, the semi-automatic rifle which is the subject of this The invention is of the type known as “gas-operated”. 20 This semi-automatic rifle uses gas energy. resulting from the explosion of gunpowder: a part of these gases is in fact tapped from the barrel through one or more holes in order to generate an expansion within a tank tube assembly 25 comprising a closed cylinder and a sliding piston. The thrust of the piston in turn generates an impulse which rearms the moving masses, ejects the cartridge case and loads the new ammunition.

[0006] Preferably, the semi-automatic rifle 5 The object of this invention is of the type known as “inertial”, in which inertial energy is exploited of a moving mass to perform the reset action.

[0007] Typical problem of weapons, and in particularity of rifles, is to have a well-made weapon 10 balanced, both in the firing phase and in the aiming phase. rifles, especially those for sporting use, long-barreled example, are designed and produced consequently. However, each user has specific needs and desires, therefore it is not said 15 that the balance of the rifle as produced meets everyone's needs.

[0008] To solve this problem, it is therefore known use special ballast elements, for example mountable on the rifle, for example on the rib of the 20 barrel, to change the balance according to these needs. However, these known elements are not always be easy to assemble and above all affect the overall aesthetics of the rifle.

[0009] The purpose of the present invention is to 25 provide a semi-automatic rifle solution alternative to state-of-the-art solutions suitable to allow a simple and effective solution to the problem of balance.

[0010] This goal is achieved by the rifle 5 semi-automatic according to claim 1. The claims from these employees ask for protection for additional features and involve additional technical advantages.

[0011] In addition, further features and 10 advantages of the invention will appear from the description Below are some of his favorite examples of realization, data for indicative purposes only and not limited to, with reference to the attached figures, in which:

[0012] – Figure 1 shows a rifle in perspective 15 semi-automatic according to the present invention;

[0013] – Figure 2 represents an enlarged view of a detail of the rifle in figure 1;

[0014] – Figure 3 represents a side view of a cap assembly in accordance with the present invention; 20

[0015] – Figure 4 shows a top view of such cap group shown in figure 3;

[0016] – Figure 5 shows a cross-section of figure 3;

[0017] – Figure 6 shows a cross-section 25 of a head device, of the cap group;

[0018] – Figure 7 shows a cross-section of the cap group in a block configuration of a locking device in which a head and a head device a stopper device is engaged; 5

[0019] – Figure 8 shows a cross-section of the cap group in an unlocking configuration of a locking device in which a head and a head device a stopper device are mutually disengaged.

[0020] With reference to the attached figures, with 10 the number 1 is indicated, in its entirety, a rifle semi-automatic in accordance with the present invention.

[0021] Preferably, said semi-automatic rifle 1 It is a semi-automatic rifle for sporting use, for example hunting. 15

[0022] In accordance with the present invention, the semi-automatic rifle 1 comprises a main body 2. Preferably said main body 2 is also known as a carcass.

[0023] This main body 2 houses or supports 20 all the various components required to perform the action of I shoot.

[0024] The semi-automatic rifle 1 comprises a barrel 9, which extends in length from the main body 2 along a reed axis XX. 25

[0025] The semi-automatic rifle 1 comprises a group tank tube 3, which extends lengthwise from the body main 2.

[0026] Preferably, said tank tube group 3 is operationally connected with barrel 9 to perform the 5 reset operations including a piston and a hollow cylinder in which the piston is housed.

[0027] Said tank tube group 3 extends along an FF axis.

[0028] Preferably, said FF axis is 10 substantially parallel to the barrel axis XX.

[0029] Furthermore, the tank tube group 3 comprises a handle 30, grippable by a user, which extends between a first extremity 31, proximal to the main group 2, and a second end 32. 15 Preferably, said handle 30 is suitable for contain the kinematic components, such as the piston and the springs, included in the magazine tube group 3.

[0030] Preferably, the tank tube group 3 engages the main body 2 via the first end 20 31.

[0031] In accordance with the present invention, the semi-automatic rifle 1 includes a cap group 4.

[0032] Said cap group 4 is engaged to said second end of the tank tube group 3. 25

[0033] Preferably, the cap group 4 is coaxial with respect to the FF axis.

[0034] According to the present invention, the group cap 4 includes a cap device 5 and a cap device 6 6 heads that can be engaged together. 5

[0035] Preferably, the cap device 5 is suitable for engaging the tank tube group 3 for hold it in position and to lock it.

[0036] Preferably, the head device 6 is suitable for containing the cap device 5. 10

[0037] As stated, according to a preferred form of realization, the cap device 5 is engaged in the tank tube group 3.

[0038] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the cap device 5 engages the group 15 tank tube 3 using a threaded coupling.

[0039] According to a preferred embodiment, the cap device 5 is made of metal material.

[0040] Preferably, the cap device 5 It includes a threaded surface 51 inside. 20

[0041] In particular, the threaded surface 51 is of the nut screw type.

[0042] Preferably, said threaded surface 51 is concentric on the FF axis.

[0043] Preferably, said threaded surface 51 25 is proximal to the FF axis.

[0044] Preferably, said threaded surface 51 engages a stem included in the tube group tank 3.

[0045] According to a preferred embodiment, 5 the cap device 5 engages the handle with a region substantially radially distal from the F-axis F.

[0046] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the cap device 5 comprises in its 10 inside a smooth annular surface 52.

[0047] Preferably, the smooth annular surface 52 is located near the threaded surface 51.

[0048] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the cap device 5 comprises in its 15 inside a quarry 53.

[0049] Preferably, said slot 53 extends circumferentially inside the cap device 5.

[0050] Preferably, the slot 53 is located in 20 proximity of the smooth annular surface 52. That is to say that quarry 53 extends internally with respect to to the smooth annular surface 52.

[0051] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the head device 6 has shape 25 substantially annular with respect to the cap device 5. As mentioned, in fact the head device 6 is shaped to stay inside, almost in its own entirety, the cap device 5.

[0052] In accordance with the present invention, the 5 semi-automatic rifle 1, also includes a locking device 7 suitable to allow the mutual engagement and disengagement between the device head 6 and cap device 5.

[0053] Said locking device 7 is operable 10 between a block configuration, where the device cap 5 and the head device 6 and are mutually bound, and an unlock configuration, where the cap device 5 and head device 6 are mutually unbound. 15

[0054] Preferably, therefore, in the configuration block the cap device 5 and the head device 6 are manipulable in unison. Preferably, so, in the unlock configuration the device cap 5 and head device 6 can be manipulated in 20 distinct manner.

[0055] Preferably, with cap device 5 engaged in the tank tube group 3, in the block configuration also the head device 6 is jointly committed to the tank tube group 3, 25 while, in the unlock configuration the device head 6 is separable from the tank tube group 3.

[0056] According to a preferred embodiment, the locking device 7 is operable along the axis FF. In other words, a change of position 5 with respect to the said FF axis involves the aforementioned change of configuration from block configuration to unlock configuration, and possibly vice versa.

[0057] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the head device 6 is constrainable to the 10 cap device 5 with an axial movement along the axis FF.

[0058] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the head device 6 is constrainable to the cap device 5 with a roto-translation movement 15 along the FF axis.

[0059] Preferably, the head device 6 is can be released from the cap device 5 only after the locking device 7 is configured in the unlock configuration. 20

[0060] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the head device 6 comprises a compartment 61.

[0061] Preferably, said compartment 61 has the shape predominantly cylindrical and is coaxial with respect to the 25 head device 6.

[0062] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the locking device 7 is located inside compartment 61.

[0063] Preferably, the locking device 5 7 includes a pin 71.

[0064] Preferably, the locking device 7 includes at least one element of commitment 72, 73. Preferably, depending on the location of the engagement element 72, 73 the head device 5 10 and the cap device 6 are mutually engaged or disengaged.

[0065] Preferably, the locking device 7 comprises a pushing means 74.

[0066] In accordance with a preferred form of 15 realization, in the transition between the configuration of block and unlock configuration is won the action of the pushing means 74.

[0067] According to a preferred embodiment, pin 71 is made of metal material. 20

[0068] According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one engagement element 72, 73 is made of material metallic.

[0069] According to a preferred embodiment, the pushing means 74 is made of metallic material. 25

[0070] Preferably, said pin 71 is coaxial with respect to the head device 6 and the compartment 61.

[0071] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, at least one element of commitment 72, 73 comprises at least one sphere. Preferably, the at least 5 an engagement element 72, 73 comprises two spheres.

[0072] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the at least one element of commitment 72, 73 is moveable on an imaginary plane substantially orthogonal to the FF axis. 10

[0073] According to a preferred embodiment, said pushing means 74 is coaxial with respect to the head device 6 and compartment 61.

[0074] Preferably, the pushing means 74 is a spring, for example is a helical spring. 15

[0075] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the pushing means 74 is suitable to perform an elastic pushing action on the at least one element of commitment 72, 73.

[0076] In accordance with a preferred form of 20 embodiment, said pin 71 engages the pushing means 74. Therefore, the pushing means 74 is suitable for performing an elastic pushing action on the pin 71 which in turn performs a push action on at least one element of commitment 72, 73. 25

[0077] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, said pin 71 has a surface external 710 comprising at least one recess 712, 713.

[0078] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the at least one recess 712, 713 is 5 committed by at least one element of commitment 72, 73 during an unlocking phase between the head device 6 and the cap device 5. That is to say that in the phase unlocking the head 6 device from the device cap 5 the at least one element of commitment 72, 73 finds 10 accommodation in at least one recess 712, 713.

[0079] In accordance with a preferred form of construction, compartment 61 includes at least one passage 612, 613 traversable by at least one element of commitment 712, 713. That is to say that in the configuration 15 locking device head 6 to the device cap 5, the at least one engagement element 72, 73 cross passage 612, 613 to lodge in the quarry 53.

[0080] According to a preferred embodiment, 20 the head device 6 is made of a metallic material.

[0081] According to a preferred embodiment, the head device 6 is made of a polymer material.

[0082] In other words, by moving the pin 71, the at least one recess 712, 713 is arranged in a position 25 such that the element of commitment 72, 73 finds in it accommodation, freeing up quarry 53.

[0083] According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one passage 612, 613 is shaped to avoid the complete passage of the entire element of commitment 5 72, 73. That is to say that at least one passage 612, 613 it is shaped to hold the engagement element 72, 73 on board the cap device 6, and allowing it a partial exit to the respective accommodation in the quarry 53. 10

[0084] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the cap group 4 comprises a plurality of 6 head devices that can be engaged with the cap device 5.

[0085] Advantageously, said plurality of 15 head devices 6 features head devices 6 weight different.

[0086] Advantageously, said head devices 6 of different weight are suitable to change the position of the center of gravity of the semi-automatic rifle. 20

[0087] According to a preferred embodiment, the cap group 4 also includes other elements rifle accessories, such as a ring can be attached to a shoulder strap. Preferably, the head device 6 comprises said ring. 25

[0088] Innovatively, the semi-automatic rifle The object of the present invention fulfills in full for the intended purpose.

[0089] Advantageously, the semi-automatic rifle The object of this invention presents an innovative 5 cap group, easily assembled and disassembled, suitable for change the balance of the rifle.

[0090] Advantageously, the semi-automatic rifle is extremely versatile as it can be configured according to of the user's needs. 10

[0091] Advantageously, the semi-automatic rifle is adjustable in its balance while maintaining the own aesthetics. Advantageously, the rifle semi-automatic comes in any configuration balancing with the same clean line. 15

[0092] Advantageously, the mountable cap group allows for simple assembly and disassembly operations.

[0093] Advantageously, the operations performed on the cap group by the user are guided and proof of mistake. 20

[0094] Advantageously, the cap group can also include other accessory elements of the rifle, such as a ring that can be attached to a shoulder strap, simplifying its use and making it even more the semi-automatic rifle is versatile. 25

[0095] It is clear that a technician in the sector, in order to meet contingent needs, could bring modifications to the invention described above, all contained within the scope of protection as defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic rifle (1) comprising: i) a main assembly (2); ii) a magazine tube assembly (3) extending along an axis (FF) comprising a grip (30) extending between a first end (31), proximal to the main assembly (2), and a second end (32); iii) a cap assembly (4), engaged at the second end (32), coaxial with the magazine tube assembly (3) along the axis (FF), and comprising: - a cap device (5) locking the grip (30); - a head device (6); - a locking device (7), operable between a locking configuration in which the cap device (5) and the head device (6) are mutually constrained and an unlocking configuration in which the cap device (5) and the head device (6) are mutually disengaged.

2. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the cap device (5) and the magazine tube assembly (3) are engageable via a threaded coupling.

3. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to claim 2, wherein the cap device (5) has a threaded internal surface (51), of the nut type, which allows the coupling between the cap device (5) and the magazine tube group (3).

4. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device (7) is operable along the axis (FF) between the locking configuration and the unlocking configuration.

5. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device (7) comprises: - at least one engagement element (72, 73) movable on an imaginary plane substantially orthogonal to the axis (FF); - a pushing means (74) suitable for performing an elastic pushing action on the at least one engagement element (72, 73); wherein in the transition between the locking configuration and the unlocking configuration the action of the pushing means (74) is overcome.

6. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to claim 5, wherein the locking device (7) comprises a pin (71), which extends along the axis (FF), movable into a position in which it overcomes the elastic pushing action of the pushing means (74) in which the at least one engagement element (72, 73) is movable.

7. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to claim 6, wherein the action of the pushing means (74) is parallel to the axis (FF) and the pin (71) is axially movable.

8. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the pin (71) comprises an external surface (710) comprising at least one recess (712, 713) which houses the at least one engagement element (72, 73) in the unlocking configuration.

9. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to any of claims 5 to 8, wherein the at least one engagement element (72, 73) is a ball.

10. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to any of claims 5 to 9, wherein the head device (6) comprises a compartment (61), of substantially cylindrical shape, coaxial to the axis (FF) which houses the locking device (7), wherein the compartment (61) comprises at least one passage (612, 613) passable by the at least one engagement element (712, 713) in the locking configuration.

11. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to any of claims 5 to 10, wherein the cap device (5) has a recess (53) suitable for housing the at least one engagement element (72, 73) in the locking configuration.

12. Semi-automatic rifle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, comprising 5 a cap assembly (4) comprising a plurality of head devices (6) engageable in the locking configuration to the cap device (5), wherein each head device (6) has a specific weight suitable for modifying the position of the centre of gravity of the semi-automatic rifle 10 (1).