System for shooting a weapon

Abstract

A system for shooting a weapon that includes an activating module (10) able to be coupled to an actuating module (12) of a weapon, said activating module (10) actuates the actuating module (12) and shoots the weapon (1). The activating module (10) comprises a controller (18), an emitter (14) and a receiver (16) both optically coupled, where the controller detects an interruption of the beam of light received in the receiver (16) previously emitted by the emitter (14) and for generating, in response to said interruption, a trigger signal to actuate the actuating module (12) and shoot the weapon. Different embodiments are disclosed with and without triggers as well as variations in the configuration of the emitter-receiver pair.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally belongs to the field of actuators for weapons, and in particular it relates to an optical trigger for a weapon or similar device that is able to be actuated with a hand in order to control the start of a shooting sequence of the weapon.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION OR STATE OF THE ART[0002]In most conventional weapons (rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, carbines, etc.) this is a performed manually pressing a key or part called the trigger. The trigger is part of an activating system and releases a mechanism that starts the shooting operation. In the case of firearms, the activator is called the striker and it strikes a primer in order to produce the ignition of the cartridge and thus perform a shot.[0003]The trigger, which is generally moved with the index finger of the hand, has traditionally been a mechanical component. The actuation of the trigger starts the shooting operation in which numerous mechanical part...

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Benefits of technology

The optical trigger system described in this patent reduces the need for intermediate mechanical elements, which reduces maintenance requirements and improves shot precision. It also prevents the runaway phenomenon and ensures safe shooting without the need for excessive pressure. In precision shooting, the system allows for easy and accurate triggering without the need for physical contact between the shooter and the weapon.

Problems solved by technology

It is observed that this type of essentially mechanical actuation presents several drawbacks and certain problems.

The most common problems are irregularities in the pressing force that must be applied in order to activate the trigger, excess noise produced by the clicking of the mechanism that disengages the striker or greater maintenance due to the wear and tear that the mechanical elements suffer with time and use.

A separate issue is the precision of the shot, since most triggers inherently require a movement of the trigger from the starting point to the shooting point.

This affects precision and can cause the shooter to act before the shot and displace or move the firearm during the movement of the trigger.

Thus, they suffer from problems similar to those of the purely mechanical systems.

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