Gun shield

Abstract

This utility model relates to a protective canopy, specifically a gun protective canopy, comprising a rigid support detachably mounted on the front or middle of the gun, perpendicular to the gun's length. The rigid support includes several support rods radiating outward in a circumferential array, the length of which is adapted to the gun's dimensions. A protective canopy is fitted onto the support rods to provide lateral protection for the gun. This utility model integrates efficient thermal shielding, human comfort, ease of operation, and tactical adaptability, effectively overcoming the inherent defects of existing technologies. It provides a novel thermal imaging protection solution for individual soldiers, especially prone shooters, suitable for concealment in military combat or tactical simulation game environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a protective canopy, specifically a gun protective canopy. Background Technology

[0002] In military operations or tactical simulation games, thermal imaging detection technology has been widely used for target search and locking. Infantrymen, especially prone shooters performing tasks such as infiltration, observation, or precision firing, are highly vulnerable to enemy thermal imaging systems due to their minimal body movement and significant temperature difference with the ground background. Their thermal radiation characteristics are easily identified and locked by enemy thermal imaging systems, severely threatening their survivability.

[0003] Currently, the mainstream method for improving thermal concealment is to use personal protective equipment, such as wearable materials like life blankets and insulated raincoats, which block heat radiation by wrapping the body. However, this method has significant drawbacks: First, its heat insulation effect is not long-lasting, as the heat generated by the body's metabolism gradually accumulates inside the material, eventually leading to heat radiation penetration and the failure of the shielding; second, full-body wrapping severely hinders heat dissipation, causing the wearer to experience extreme discomfort such as stuffiness and dampness, which not only affects the flexibility of tactical movements but also accelerates physical exhaustion and reduces combat effectiveness.

[0004] It is worth noting that for shooters in a prone position, the primary source of exposed heat is the front of the body (especially the upper body). Currently, there is a lack of efficient and focused heat shielding solutions for this specific tactical posture and equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model aims to provide a gun shield that provides durable and effective thermal imaging shielding without sacrificing the shooter's comfort and mobility.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a gun shield, comprising a rigid bracket that is detachably installed at the front or middle of the gun and is perpendicular to the length of the gun. The rigid bracket includes several support rods that radiate outward in a circumferential array. The length of the support rods is adapted to the size of the gun. A shielding tarpaulin for laterally shielding the gun is fitted on the support rods.

[0007] As a limitation of this utility model: the support rod is rotatably mounted on the Picatinny rail of the gun via a hinge, so that the rigid support and the protective canopy can be in a stored state and an unfolded state.

[0008] As a limitation of this utility model, the hinge is a damping hinge.

[0009] As a limitation of this utility model: the rigid support includes four support rods of the same length, and the tarpaulin is a square shape adapted to the support rods.

[0010] As a limitation of this utility model: the tarpaulin is made of nylon.

[0011] As a limitation of this utility model: a number of shielding strips are fixed on the shielding tarpaulin and along its edges.

[0012] As a limitation of this utility model: the tarpaulin and the tarpaulin strips are provided with camouflage patterns.

[0013] As a limitation of this utility model: the tarpaulin has a through hole that matches the size of the scope at the position corresponding to the scope.

[0014] As a limitation of this utility model: a shielding sleeve for covering the outer wall of the scope is fixedly connected to the through hole facing the side of the scope.

[0015] As a limitation of this utility model: the shielding sleeve and the shielding tarpaulin are made of the same material, and the end of the shielding sleeve is provided with a drawstring for binding the shielding sleeve to the scope.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows: (1) Highly efficient and long-lasting heat shielding: This invention fundamentally solves the problem of heat accumulation and eventual transmission caused by wearable heat insulation materials directly contacting the human body by setting a shielding canopy at a certain distance from the user's body. An effective air isolation layer is formed between the shielding canopy and the human body heat source, ensuring that the surface temperature of the shielding canopy is highly consistent with the ambient background temperature. This enables long-term and efficient isolation of human infrared radiation, preventing detection and locking by thermal imaging systems, and significantly improving the shooter's battlefield survivability.

[0017] (2) Excellent combat comfort and ergonomics: The device is completely independent of human wear, solving the discomfort of stuffiness, dampness, and suffocation caused by traditional life blankets or raincoats. The shooter's body can dissipate heat freely without any sense of restraint, ensuring the endurance of physical strength and the flexibility of tactical movements during long crawling operations, and fundamentally eliminating the decline in combat effectiveness caused by unsuitable equipment.

[0018] (3) Convenient deployment, storage, and posture stability: The rigid support structure connected by damping hinges enables rapid and smooth switching between the deployed and retracted states of the canopy. When deployed, the rigid support can be reliably fixed at any angle, quickly adapting to complex and ever-changing battlefield terrain and providing the shooter with a stable and optimal shielding angle. When retracted, the entire support fits snugly against the barrel, with a compact structure that does not occupy extra space, greatly facilitating carrying and maneuvering, and preventing snagging on obstacles.

[0019] (4) Good portability and tactical adaptability: The device adopts a folding structure similar to an umbrella and is combined with the universal installation method of Picatinny rail (fishbone), which allows the device to be quickly installed and removed from various standard weapons. It is highly versatile and does not require any permanent modification to the firearm, making it convenient for individual soldiers to equip and use.

[0020] (5) Enhanced overall camouflage performance: The nylon material used for the camouflage tarpaulin is not only lightweight and durable, but the camouflage pattern strips on its surface can provide visual deception while achieving thermal camouflage, achieving dual camouflage against visible light and infrared rays, further enhancing the shooter's concealment effect in complex environments.

[0021] In summary, this utility model integrates efficient thermal shielding, human comfort, ease of operation, and tactical adaptability, effectively overcoming the inherent defects of existing technologies. It provides a brand-new thermal imaging protection solution for individual soldiers, especially prone shooters, and is suitable for shooter concealment in military combat or tactical simulation game environments. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the unfolded state of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded state of this utility model embodiment (the covering tarpaulin is not shown). Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the storage state of this utility model embodiment (the covering tarpaulin is not shown). Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage of this utility model in its unfolded state according to an embodiment.

[0024] In the diagram: 1-rigid bracket, 11-support rod, 12-hinge, 2-canopy covering, 3-Picatinny rail, 4-canopy sleeve, 5-scope. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the gun shield described herein is a preferred embodiment and is only used for illustration and explanation of this utility model, and does not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0026] The directional terms or positional relationships used in this utility model, such as "front" and "rear," are based on the positional relationships in the accompanying drawings of this utility model. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or that it must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the content protected by this utility model.

[0027] This implementation example Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a gun cover includes a rigid bracket 1 that can be detachably mounted on the gun and a cover 2 that is fitted onto the rigid bracket 1.

[0028] The rigid bracket 1 can be detachably mounted on the front or middle of the gun. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the rigid support 1 includes four struts 11 spaced 90° apart. The length of each strut 11 is adapted to the size of the firearm. One end of each strut 11 is hinged to the firearm's Picatinny rail 3 (fishbone) via a damping hinge 12, and is located behind the bipod (not shown) and in front of the scope 5. The hinge 12 allows the struts 11 to have two states: retracted and extended. In the retracted state, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the support rod 11 extends forward and is parallel to the barrel, saving space and facilitating carrying. In the unfolded state, the four support rods 11 extend diagonally upward to the left, upward to the right, downward to the left, and downward to the right at 45° angles respectively, radiating outward in a circular array to form a rigid support 1 perpendicular to the length of the gun. Since the hinge 12 is a damping hinge 12, the rigid support 1 can be fixed at any unfolded degree. In other embodiments, the number of support rods 11, the hinge position of the support rods 11 to the gun, and the length of the support rods 11 can all be adjusted as needed.

[0029] A protective tarpaulin 2 is fitted onto the rigid support 1, specifically, as shown in the example... Figure 1 , Figure 4As shown, the size of the protective tarpaulin 2 is adapted to the length of the support rod 11. In this embodiment, the protective tarpaulin 2 is square. An installation channel for the support rod 11 to pass through is sewn onto the protective tarpaulin 2 at a position corresponding to the support rod 11. The support rod 11 is inserted into the installation channel, supporting the protective tarpaulin 2 and forming an umbrella-like structure that laterally shields the gun and shooter. To ensure the shielding effect, the hole on the protective tarpaulin 2 for the gun barrel to pass through is adapted to the outer diameter of the gun barrel, and the inner edge of the protective tarpaulin 2 needs to be as close as possible to the gun barrel to prevent heat from escaping through the gap between the protective tarpaulin 2 and the gun barrel. In this embodiment, the protective tarpaulin 2 is made of nylon, which is lightweight and durable. In other embodiments, a metal reflective layer can be further provided on the protective tarpaulin 2 to further improve the heat shielding effect. Several camouflage strips (not shown in the figure) are fixed on the camouflage tarpaulin 2 and its edges. The camouflage tarpaulin 2 and the camouflage strips are decorated with camouflage patterns, providing both thermal shielding and visual deception, achieving dual shielding against visible light and infrared radiation, further enhancing the shooter's concealment in complex environments. Since the rigid support 1 has a retracted and extended state, the camouflage tarpaulin 2 also has retracted and extended states. In the extended state, it forms an umbrella-like structure that can laterally shield the shooter. In the retracted state, the camouflage tarpaulin 2 can be wrapped around the barrel. Furthermore, storage strips can be provided on the camouflage tarpaulin 2, which wrap around the tarpaulin in the retracted state to better maintain the retracted state during transport and prevent accidental deployment. In other embodiments, the length of the support rod 11 can be adjusted as needed, and therefore the size of the camouflage tarpaulin 2 can also be adjusted as needed to ensure effective shielding of the shooter.

[0030] Furthermore, the heat shield 2 has a through hole corresponding to the size of the scope 5. A heat shield sleeve 4, fitted onto the outer wall of the scope 5, is fixed to the side of the through hole facing the scope 5. The heat shield sleeve 4 is made of the same material as the heat shield 2, and its size is slightly larger than that of the scope 5, allowing it to fit over the scope 5. Furthermore, the end of the heat shield sleeve 4 has a drawstring (a standard structure, not shown in the figure) for securing it to the scope 5, preventing gaps between the heat shield sleeve 4 and the scope 5, thus preventing heat loss. This design allows for a better fit between the heat shield and the scope 5, without affecting the aiming process during shooting, and further improves the heat shielding effect. Also, when the scope 5 is long, it can extend through the heat shield sleeve 4. Figure 4 As shown; however, when the scope 5 is too short to pass through the cover sleeve 4, the rear end of the cover sleeve 4 can be tied and fixed to the rear end of the scope 5 by a drawstring, thereby avoiding the excessively long cover sleeve 4 from obstructing the scope.

[0031] This embodiment is installed on the Picatinny rail 3 (fishbone) of the firearm using threaded fasteners. In the folded state, the support rods 11 are parallel to the barrel, and the protective canopy 2 also covers the barrel. When it needs to be unfolded for use, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the support rod 11 is folded backward so that the four support rods 11 are perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the barrel, and the shielding sleeve 4 is fitted onto the sight 5. The drawstring is tightened, and the gun shielding canopy can shield the shooter's body from heat in combat, preventing the shooter from being detected and locked by the thermal imaging system.

Claims

1. A gun shield, characterized in that: It includes a rigid bracket that can be detachably installed at the front or middle of the gun and is perpendicular to the length of the gun. The rigid bracket includes several support rods that radiate outward in a circumferential array. The length of the support rods is adapted to the size of the gun. A cover canopy is fitted on the support rods to cover the gun laterally.

2. The gun shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The strut is rotatably mounted on the Picatinny rail of the gun via a hinge, allowing the rigid support and the protective canopy to be in a stowed or unfolded state.

3. The gun shield according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hinge is a damped hinge.

4. The gun shield according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rigid support consists of four struts of equal length, and the canopy is a square shape adapted to fit the struts.

5. The gun shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tarpaulin is made of nylon.

6. The gun shield according to claim 5, characterized in that: Several strips of fabric are fixed on the tarpaulin and along its edges.

7. The gun shield according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tarpaulins and strips of cloth used for covering the area are decorated with camouflage graphics.

8. The gun shield according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: On the tarpaulin, there are through holes that are adapted to the size of the scope, corresponding to the position of the scope.

9. The gun shield according to claim 8, characterized in that: A shielding sleeve for covering the outer wall of the scope is fixedly connected to the through hole facing the scope side.

10. The gun shield according to claim 9, characterized in that: The shielding sleeve is made of the same material as the shielding tarpaulin, and the end of the shielding sleeve is equipped with a drawstring for securing the shielding sleeve to the scope.

Images