Ergonomic rifle with a mechanism holder

The ergonomic mechanism holder addresses ergonomic issues in hunting and defense rifles by enabling ergonomic button positioning, allowing users to control the rifle mechanism without hand position changes, enhancing user comfort and efficiency.

EP4533019B1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-24UTAS SAVUNMA SANAYI & TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
UTAS SAVUNMA SANAYI & TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
Filing Date
2023-05-18
Publication Date
2026-06-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional rifles lack ergonomic design for ergonomic positioning of the mechanism holder that drives the cartridge into the barrel in hunting and defense rifles.

Method used

The mechanism for the ergonomic positioning of the mechanism holder that can lock and unlock the rifle mechanism, allowing ergonomic button positioning for hunting and defense rifles.

Benefits of technology

The ergonomic mechanism holder enables ergonomic button positioning, allowing users to control the rifle mechanism without changing hand positions, enhancing user comfort and efficiency.

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Abstract

Invention, a body (10), a magazine slot (11) in which the magazine (20) is placed, handle (12), a lower mechanism (41) movable between the primary and secondary position in the direction of the barrel (50) extension to drive the bullets into the barrel (50) and a monoblock rifle mechanism (40) having an upper mechanism (42) extending over said barrel (50) pertaining to a rifle (1) containing said a primary lock slot (421) on said upper mechanism (42), a secondary lock slot (52) on said barrel (50), a main arm (61), one end of which is rotatably connected to the barrel (50), a button (63) connected to said main arm (61) so that the user can move the main arm (61), connected to said main arm (61) and passing through the secondary lock slot (52) and when the button (63) is pushed from the barrel (50) towards the upper mechanism (42), if the rifle mechanism (40) is retracted, it will snap into the primary lock slot (421), if the rifle mechanism (40) is retracted, it includes a mechanism stopper (60) with a lock lever (62) that fits into the primary lock slot (421) and prevents the rifle mechanism (40) from moving.
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Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The invention relates to a rifle with a mechanism holder that can lock and unlock the rifle mechanism that drives the cartridge into the barrel in hunting and defense rifles. A state of the art rifle with a mechanism holder is known from US 2020 / 182571 A1.PRIOR ART

[0002] For a magazine change in hunting and defense rifles, the mechanism must first be stopped and then the magazine is removed by pressing the magazine handle. The mechanism, also known as the "bolt", drives the bullets in the magazine into the barrel. In conventional rifles, the mechanism moves linearly in the direction of the rifle. In customary mechanisms, there is a mechanism carrier and a movable pusher inside the mechanism carrier that drives the bullet into the barrel with linear motion. In addition, it is known in systems that drive the bullet into the barrel with a single movement, which is in one piece, known as monoblock.

[0003] The mechanism for ignition pushes the bullet, which is pushed out of the magazine by the magazine follower, into the barrel. Then, when the trigger is pressed, the firing pin in the mechanism is pushed and detonates the bullet. Thus, it allows it to move out of the barrel. Here the mechanism is pushed back in the rifle by the effect of firing. Here the mechanism is pushed back in the rifle by the effect of firing. Then, the spring connected to the back of the mechanism pushes the mechanism again and drives the next bullet into the barrel. This movement continues without interruption and therefore the mechanism must be stopped to change the magazine.

[0004] Mechanism stoppers known as "bolt catch" are used to keep the mechanism behind after firing the last cartridge in the magazine. After the last cartridge is fired, the mechanism gets in front of the stopper mechanism and leaves the mechanism behind with the lifting of the tensioner in the magazine.

[0005] As can be seen in the patents US9354014B2, US9091499B2, EP2045562B1 and US9599419B2, the button that drives the mechanism stopper is in the position between the part of the magazine facing the rifle body and the trigger. During use, one hand of the user is on the grip and the other hand it is in the fore-end around the barrel. The user has to change the position of her hand or use her finger to push the mechanism stop button. This is not an ergonomic situation. However, as seen in the patent examples above, the position of the button cannot be changed due to the structure of the mechanism stopper.

[0006] As a result, all the problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the related field.OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention aims to eliminate the above-mentioned problems and to make a technical innovation in the related field.

[0008] The main purpose of the invention, the aim is to reveal new mechanism holder structure that allows a more ergonomic a button positioning that can lock and unlock the rifle mechanism, especially the monoblock rifle mechanism, that drives the cartridges into the barrel in hunting and defense rifles.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention has been set forth in order to achieve all the above-mentioned objectives and which will emerge from the detailed description below. The invention is a rifle according to independent claim 1.

[0010] Accordingly the present invention, a primary lock slot on said upper mechanism; a secondary lock slot on said barrel; a main arm with one end rotatably connected to the barrel; a button connected to said main arm so that the user can move the main arm; connected to the main arm mentioned and passing through the secondary lock slot and when the button is pushed from the barrel to the upper mechanism, if the rifle mechanism is retracted, it fits into the primary lock slot and includes a mechanism holder with a lock lever that prevents the rifle mechanism from moving.

[0011] Thus, a mechanism holder that can be positioned more ergonomically is obtained.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the other end of the said main arm is provided to press from the end of the magazine magazine follower facing the barrel.

[0013] Thus, it will be possible to take the said mechanism holder to the front part and the user can control the mechanism holder without changing the position of the hand holding the magazine or the barrel.

[0014] Another preferred embodiment of the invention contains a planar printhead of the end pressing the magazine magazine follower.

[0015] A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a spring seat on the said barrel and a spring inside the said spring seat that pushes the main arm away from the barrel.

[0016] Another preferred embodiment of the invention includes a spring projection on which the spring will be placed on the said main arm.

[0017] A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a button pin connecting said main lever, lock lever and button.

[0018] Another preferred embodiment of the invention is provided in such a way that the mentioned button and the barrel are at the same level.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0019] In figure 1 shows the isometric view of the rifle that is the subject of the invention. In figure 1.A. another isometric view of the rifle that is the subject of the invention is given. In figure 2, the isometric view of the rifle in Figure 1 is given without the upper body. Figure 2.B shows the isometric view of the rifle in Figure 2 without the upper mechanism. In Figure 2.C, the detail view of the lower mechanism and mechanism holder in Figure 2.B is given. In Figure 2.D the isometric view of the rifle mechanism is given. In figure 3 shows the isometric view of the mechanism holder. In Figure 3.A another isometric view of the mechanism holder is given. In figure 4 shows the side view of Figure 2.

[0020] Drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and details not necessary for understanding the present invention may be omitted. Furthermore, elements that are at least substantially identical or have at least substantially identical functions are denoted by the same number.EXPLANATION OF REFERENCE NUMBERS IN THE FIGURES

[0021] 1.  Rifle 10. Body 11. Magazine slot 12. Handle 13. Slot 20. Magazine 21. Magazine follower 30. Trigger 31 . Striker (horoz) 40. Rifle mechanism 41. Lower mechanism 411. Pin slot 42. Upper mechanism 421. Primary lock slot 50 . Barrel 51. Arrow slot 52. Secondary lock slot 60. Mechanism stopper 61. Main arm 611. Spring protrusion 612. Connection terminal 613. Connection clearance 614. Thrust terminal 615. Thrust head 62. Lock lever 63. Button 631. Button pin 64. Spring 65. Holder pin 70. Damping arm 71. Damping spring Ç.  Pull handle D.  . Gunstock N.  Sight S.  Suppressor .  Magazine button R.  Axis of rotationDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] In this detailed explanation, the rifle (1) with an ergonomic mechanism holder (60), which is the subject of the invention, is explained with examples that will not create any limiting effect only for better understanding of the subject.

[0023] The subject of the invention relates to a rifle (1) with a mechanism holder (60) that can lock and unlock the rifle mechanism (40) that drives the bullets into the barrel (50) in hunting and defense rifles (1).

[0024] With reference to Figure 1 and 1.A; the rifle (1) that is the subject of the invention is structured on a body (10). The firing mechanism of the said rifle (1) is positioned in this body (10). There may be a gunstock (D) on the back of the body (10), a sight (N) on the upper part, and a suppressor (S) on the front part. Preferably these elements are provided interchangeably.

[0025] There is a handle (12) extending from the lower part of the body (10) and arranged for a user to hold the rifle (1). A magazine slot (11) where the magazine (20) will be placed is positioned on the said body (10). Between the magazine slot (11) and the handle (12), there is a trigger (30) arranged to fire the rifle (1) and associated with the firing elements in the body (10). Said ignition elements are known in the art.

[0026] There is a magazine button () on the side of the body (10), preferably on the right side. Said magazine button () provides locking and unlocking of the magazine (20) placed in the magazine slot (11). Its use and structure are known in the art.

[0027] A longitudinal slot (13) is positioned on the side of the body (10), preferably on the left side. A button (63) that drives the mechanism stopper (60) extends out of the said slot (13). The button (63) can move along the slot (13). Preferably and as the most ergonomic solution, the slot (13) is positioned to remain between the barrel (50) and the magazine slot (11) according to the direction of the barrel (50).

[0028] Figures 2 and 2.A show the position where a bullet has been driven into the barrel (50). The barrel (50) is fixedly connected to the end of the body (10). The rifle mechanism (40) is positioned to move linearly to the rear of the barrel (50). The rifle mechanism (40) moves between the trigger (30) and the barrel (50). Rifle mechanism (40) has been contacted on the body (10) damping arm (70) provided in the form of a shaft and a helical damping spring (71) fitted over said damping arm (70).

[0029] As can be seen in Figures 2.A and 2.D, the rifle mechanism consists of two parts, the lower mechanism (41) and the upper mechanism (42). Said lower and upper mechanism (41, 42) move together. They are preferably monolithic. Both the lower mechanism (41) and the upper mechanism (42) are arranged to extend in the direction of the barrel.

[0030] While the lower mechanism (41) contacts the barrel (50) while the bullet is being driven into the barrel (50), the upper mechanism (42) remains on the barrel (50). Upper mechanism (42) is longer than lower mechanism (41). When the rifle mechanism (40) is fully retracted, that is, allowing the bullet to exit the magazine (20), it still lies above the barrel (50).

[0031] A pin slot (411) is arranged inside the lower mechanism (41). A firing pin (not shown in the figures) is located inside the pin slot (411). When the rifle mechanism (40) drives the bullet into the barrel (50), the striker (31) driven by the trigger (30) pushes the firing pin and makes it contact the bullet. This is how the bullet is fired.

[0032] Preferably, there is a channel in the upper part of the rifle mechanism (40). By connecting a pull handle (Ç) to the said channel, the user can manually pull the rifle mechanism in question.

[0033] Referring to Figures 2.A, 3 and 3.A; a mechanism holder (60) is arranged between the said barrel (50) and the magazine holder (11). The mechanism holder (60) includes a main arm (61) extending in the direction of the barrel (50) in such a way that it remains on the side. It comprises a lock lever (62) perpendicular to the said main arm (61) and a button (63) connecting the main arm and lock levers (61, 62) to each other. The button (63) includes a button pin (631), which passes through both the main arm (61) and the lock lever (62). As mentioned before, the button (63) extends out of the slot (13) on the body (10).

[0034] The main arm (61) is connected to the barrel (50) by a holder pin (65) from one end, especially as can be seen in Figure 2.A. Here, the main arm (61) is rotatably connected to the barrel (50) with respect to a rotation axis (R) passing through the center of the holder pin (65). Accordingly, the connection end (612), which has a connection opening (613), is connected on the main arm (61) for the holder pin (65) to pass.

[0035] The other end of the main arm (61) to press edited as can be seen in Figures 2.B and 2.C, the magazine follower of the magazine (20). For this reason, there is a thrust head (615) at this end.

[0036] A arrow slot (51) and secondary lock slot (52) are arranged on the barrel (50). A spring (64) is placed inside the said arrow slot (51) with one end pressing the ceiling of this slot and the other end pressing the main arm (61). Based on this, a spring protrusion (611) is arranged on the main arm (61) and said spring (64) is placed on this protrusion.

[0037] The aforementioned lock lever (62) passes through the secondary lock slot (52). The lock lever (62) extends towards the upper mechanism (42) part of the rifle mechanism (40). As can be seen in Figure 2.D, a primary lock slot (421) is located at the bottom of the upper mechanism (42). The primary lock slot (421) aligns with the lock lever (62) when the rifle mechanism (40) are fully retracted. When the lock lever (62) is pushed towards the upper mechanism (42) by means of the button (63), the lock lever (62) fits into the primary lock slot (421).

[0038] With reference to Figures 4 and 4.A; As explained before, the bullets are driven into the barrel (50) by the lower mechanism (41) with the movement of the rifle mechanism (40) in the direction of the arrow in Figure 4. It is ignited by driving the firing pin. Then the rifle mechanism (40) moves in the opposite direction of the arrow and is pulled over the magazine (20). Magazine follower pushes the upper one of the bullets in the magazine (20) in front of the rifle mechanism (40). Here, as the rifle mechanism (40) compresses the damping spring (71) while retracting, it moves in the direction of the arrow and drives the new bullet back into the barrel (50). This process occurs repeatedly until the trigger (30) is released in automatic rifles (1). In single-shot rifles (1), it continues each time the trigger (30) is pressed.

[0039] The button (63) of the mechanism stopper (60) where the rifle mechanism (40) is desired to be locked is pushed in the direction of the arrow in Figure 4.A while the rifle mechanism (40) is retracted. Said pushing action enables the lock lever (62) to fit into the primary lock slot (421). In this case, the rifle mechanism (40) remains motionless until the said lock lever (62) is pulled back in the opposite direction of the arrow by means of the button (63).

[0040] The invention is defined in the appended claims.

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Embodiment Construction

[0022]In this detailed explanation, the rifle (1) with an ergonomic mechanism holder (60), which is the subject of the invention, is explained with examples that will not create any limiting effect only for better understanding of the subject.

[0023]The subject of the invention relates to a rifle (1) with a mechanism holder (60) that can lock and unlock the rifle mechanism (40) that drives the bullets into the barrel (50) in hunting and defense rifles (1).

[0024]With reference to Figure 1 and 1.A; the rifle (1) that is the subject of the invention is structured on a body (10). The firing mechanism of the said rifle (1) is positioned in this body (10). There may be a gunstock (D) on the back of the body (10), a sight (N) on the upper part, and a suppressor (S) on the front part. Preferably these elements are provided interchangeably.

[0025]There is a handle (12) extending from the lower part of the body (10) and arranged for a user to hold the rifle (1). A magazine slot (11) where the m...

Claims

1. A rifle (1) A body (10); a magazine slot (11) in which the magazine (20) is placed; a handle (12); a lower mechanism (41) movable between the primary and secondary position in the direction of the barrel extension (50) to drive bullets into the barrel (50) and a monoblock rifle mechanism (40) having an upper mechanism (42) extending over said barrel (50) characterized in that, the rifle further comprises: a primary lock slot (421) on said upper mechanism (42), a secondary lock slot (52) on said barrel (50), a main arm (61), one end of which is rotatably connected to the barrel (50), a button (63) connected to said main arm (61) so that the user can move the main arm (61), through the secondary lock slot (52) and when the button (63) is pushed from the barrel (50) towards the upper mechanism (42), if the rifle mechanism (40) is retracted, it will snap into the primary lock slot (421), if the rifle mechanism (40) is retracted, it includes a mechanism stopper (60) with a lock lever (62) that fits into the primary lock slot (421) and prevents the rifle mechanism (40) from moving.

2. Rifle (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that; on the other end of said main arm (61) a planar head (615) is provided to press the magazine follower of the magazine (20).

3. Rifle (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that; the tip pressing the magazine (20) magazine follower includes a planar head (615).

4. Rifle (1) according to any of the above claims characterized in that; the rifle further comprises: an arrow slot (51) on said barrel (50), it comprises a spring (64) inside said arrow slot (51) that pushes the main arm (61) away from the barrel (50).

5. Rifle (1) according to claim 4 characterized in that; said main arm (61) includes a spring protrusion (611) on which the spring (64) will be placed.

6. Rifle (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that; said main arm (61), lock lever (62) and button (63) are connected to each other by means of a button pin (631).

7. Rifle (1) according to any of the above claims characterized in that; said button (63) is provided to be in line with the barrel (50).