Adaptive and magnetic retention device for long gun

Abstract

Adaptive and magnetic holding device for long guns. The present invention relates to a vertical holding and immobilization device for a long gun (by its barrel). It ensures that the gun is held and immobilized, reducing the risk of imbalance or falling. It consists of mechanical clamps (4 and 5) whose movements are influenced by magnetic fields. The clamps are held in position and articulated via axes (2) on a frame (1), and assisted by an integrated magnetic system (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13). The complete device can be attached to a wall either by magnetization (16) or by screwing, and its depth can be adjusted using spacers (15) of different sizes and removable. This invention allows for reliable and adaptable holding of a long gun, regardless of its configuration.The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the arrangement and / or display of long guns in any authorized storage or exhibition location. See Figure 3 for abbreviations.

Description

Title of the invention: Adaptive and magnetic retention device for long guns. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for holding and immobilizing a long gun, more specifically a system using magnetic retention technology coupled with mechanical clamps. Prior art

[0002] Existing weapon retention devices often rely on complex mechanical locking mechanisms, spring-loaded mechanisms, or simple supports that do not provide proper or adequate retention of long guns. Conventional racks and existing storage systems offer limited stability and are poorly adapted to the various configurations of long guns, such as the presence of scopes, red dot sights, bipods, or other accessories. Presentation of the invention

[0003] The invention presented here relates to a long gun retention device comprising two opposing clamps designed to vertically hold the gun by its barrel. The clamps are actuated and held in position by an integrated magnetic system and articulated via axes on a frame. Lacking springs, it provides reliable retention while allowing for rapid release of the gun. The complete device can be attached to a wall either magnetically or by screwing, and its depth can be adjusted using removable spacers. This system thus resolves the three main weaknesses of the prior art: retention, modularity, and flexibility. Detailed description

[0004] 1. Retaining clips: Two opposing clips, having a suitable "V" shape To hold the barrel of the weapon (positioned vertically). The clamps are made of robust and durable material. They do not support the weight of the weapon but serve to hold it in place and prevent it from falling or becoming unbalanced. Through holes allow for articulation, and dovetail slots allow for the attachment of removable adapters depending on the barrel diameter. 2. Magnetic system: The device is magnetically assisted, the grippers and the chassis being equipped with permanent magnets arranged to allow two modes of operation: • Clamp closure: When the barrel of a weapon presses against the clamp's mounting surface, the clamps pivot. At a certain closing angle, the magnets inserted on the clamps are attracted to the magnets (whose magnetic poles are opposite) located on the chassis. In this position, the repulsive magnets (see next bullet point) also play a role in the closing force. Indeed, in the closed position, the magnets in the clamps and the repulsive magnets on the chassis are side by side, with their magnetic poles pointing in opposite directions. • Holding the grippers open: When the grippers are opened manually or by retrieving the held weapon, the attractive force is overcome, the grippers open, and their angle changes. The magnetic field of the attracting magnets inserted into the chassis is weaker than that generated by the repulsive magnets, which (once the grippers are open) face the magnets on the grippers. This repulsion is also assisted by the attraction between the lateral faces of the gripper magnets, which are close together and positioned so that they attract each other. 3. Articulation of the clamps on a frame: the clamps are articulated on their frame via smooth axes, allowing them to pivot and ensuring a fluid opening and closing action. 4. Adapters for different barrel diameters: Each clamp can be fitted with different sized adapters that slide onto the clamps in a dovetail, allowing the device to be adjusted to different barrel diameters. 5. Fixing the device: The complete device can be fixed to a magnetic wall by magnetizing or to a non-magnetic wall by screwing, thus offering great installation flexibility. 6. Depth adjustment: The depth of the device can be adjusted using removable spacers of different sizes, allowing optimal configuration depending on the weapon and its accessories (scopes, red dot sight, bipod, etc.). 7. Passive actuation mechanism: No button or lever is required to actuation the mechanism. The reversal of magnetic forces is simply due to the angle of the clamps which varies their attraction and repulsion with the chassis. According to particular embodiments

[0005] - The chassis can be thinned at the clamps to ensure a more great compatibility with very short barrels. - A magnetic key locking system can be added to prevent too easy opening under specific demonstration conditions. - The screw fixing holes for the spacers can be hidden and inaccessible after the chassis is inserted onto it, or visible and accessible on a slimmed-down version of the device. Brief description of the drawings

[0006] [Fig-1] Represents an isometric 3D view of the complete device.

[0007] [Fig.2] Represents the device in typical use in front, left and above. The fixing wall and the ground are shown with a dashed line.

[0008] [Fig.3] Represents an exploded view of the device.

[0009] [Fig.4] Represents a visual representation of the direction of the poles of the permanent magnets on a view 3D isometric, transparent and without spacers.

[0010] [Fig.5] Represents the magnetic effect in opening and closing.

[0011] [Fig.6] Photograph of the complete device.

[0012] With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a chassis (1), formed in a V and having 2 articulation axes (2) inserted from above and retained by covers (3). These axes are mounted tightly in the chassis from the top and bottom and stopped in translation by a shoulder in the bottom of their housings, while the central part acts as an articulation for the clamps (4 and 5), which are mounted to slide on them. The clamps (4 and 5) are V-shaped and have a dovetail recess on their retaining face, into which adapters (6) for barrels of different sizes, themselves equipped with positive dovetails, can be pressed and slid. These adapters are fitted with protective foam (7), protecting the weapon's barrel from scratches. The chassis consists of two sets of two attraction magnets (8 and 9), press-fitted and glued from the front, and two sets of three repulsion magnets (10 and 11), press-fitted from the rear. The grippers (4 and 5) are each equipped with one set of three magnets (12 and 13), press-fitted and glued. The two left-hand attraction magnets (8) of the chassis (1) have their north poles oriented towards the south poles of the top and bottom magnets (12) of the left-hand gripper (4), while the two right-hand attraction magnets (9) of the chassis (1) have their south poles oriented towards the north poles of the magnets. top and bottom (13) of the right clamp (5). The central magnets of the clamps only act by repulsion to hold them open. The 6 repulsion magnets of the chassis (10 and 11) have their poles opposite to the magnets (12 and 13) of their respective clamps (4 and 5). The chassis (1) is attached to its spacer (15) using two dovetail joints (14) press-fitted to the spacer. The spacer is equipped, for securing the assembly, with two rectangular magnets (16) inserted and glued to the rear, as well as four EPDM foam cords (17) for adhering the device to the chosen surface. Two counterbores at the top and bottom also allow for mounting on a non-metallic surface.

Claims

Demands

1. Long gun retention device comprising two opposing clamps for holding the gun barrel, characterized in that said clamps are assisted by a magnetic system enabling them to be held open and closed.

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the magnets are arranged so as to allow attraction for closing the clamps and repulsion for opening them depending on the angle of the clamps to each other and to the chassis.

3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reversal of magnetic forces is due to the change in angle of the clamps without requiring a manual triggering mechanism.

4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising axes enabling the articulation and pivoting of the clamps on a chassis.

5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising adapters of different sizes, mounted on each clamp to adjust the device to different barrel diameters.

6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the chassis is fixed to a magnetic wall by magnetization or to a non-magnetic wall by screwing.

7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising removable spacers of different sizes allowing the depth of the device to be adjusted according to the configuration of the weapon.

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