RIFLE

Description

DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

[0004] In particular, the main body is also 15 structured to allow the “semi-automaticity” of the firing kinematics.

[0005] The main body is also suitable for support the barrel assembly.

[0006] In known rifle solutions 20 semi-automatics, with particular reference to the respective barrel groups and the main bodies to which said barrel groups are supported, a series are known of problems related to the use of weapon accessories, such as sight systems. 25

[0007] In fact, there are known embodiments of semi-automatic rifles in which said sight systems are mounted on the main body in a plurality of positions, for example proximal to the user or distant from the user, for example in a region 5 adjacent to one end of the barrel. Therefore, the main body needs to be designed and produced accordingly by pre-selling specific areas in which the said weapon accessories can be mounted.

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is to 10 provide a semi-automatic rifle solution alternative to state-of-the-art solutions in which the above mentioned problem is solved, proposing a semi-automatic rifle solution in which the body main is not affected by the presence of systems 15 accessories, especially in the proximal region at the end of the barrel.

[0009] This goal is achieved by the rifle semi-automatic according to claim 1. The claims from these employees ask for protection for 20 additional features and are carrying additional technical advantages.

[0010] In addition, further features and advantages of the invention will appear from the description Below are some of his favorite examples of 25 realization, data for indicative purposes only and not limited to, with reference to the attached figures, in which:

[0011] – Figure 1 represents a side view of a semi-automatic rifle according to this invention; 5

[0012] – Figure 2 shows a perspective view to separate parts of a barrel assembly included in the shotgun semi-automatic according to a preferred form of realization;

[0013] – Figure 3 illustrates a side view of the 10 barrel group, as shown in figure 2, assembled.

[0014] With reference to the attached figures, with the number 1 is indicated, in its entirety, a rifle semi-automatic in accordance with the present invention.

[0015] Preferably, said semi-automatic rifle 15 1 is a semi-automatic rifle for sporting use, for hunting example.

[0016] In accordance with the present invention, the semi-automatic rifle 1 comprises a main body 2. Preferably said main body 2 is also 20 known as carcass.

[0017] This main body 2 houses or supports all the various components required to perform the action of I shoot.

[0018] The semi-automatic rifle 1 also includes 25 a barrel group 3, which extends in length from the main body 2.

[0019] Preferably, the barrel group 3 extends along a reed axis XX.

[0020] Preferably, the barrel group 3 is 5 engaged in the main body 2.

[0021] According to the present invention, the group rod 3 includes a rod 4 that extends along the XX barrel axis.

[0022] Said barrel 4 is engaged by means of 10 one end to the main body 2. The other end is the muzzle of the barrel 4 and the rifle semi-automatic 1.

[0023] Preferably, said barrel 4 is in a metallic material, such as steel alloy. 15

[0024] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the barrel group 2 includes a rib 5. This rib 5 is positioned in an upper region of the barrel 4.

[0025] The rib 5 also extends along the axis barrel XX parallel to barrel 4. 20

[0026] Preferably, rib 5 and barrel 4 are mutually committed.

[0027] Preferably, said rib 5 is in a metallic material, such as steel alloy.

[0028] Preferably, rib 5 and barrel 4 are 25 pieces of each.

[0029] In accordance with a preferred form of construction, the main body 2 is made of material polymeric, e.g. glass-filled polyamide.

[0030] In accordance with a preferred form of 5 realization, the main body 2 is a structure load-bearing made of polymeric material.

[0031] Preferably, the main body 2 includes a single metal structural insert. Preferably, the main body 2 comprises a 10 metal insert, drowned in the main body 2 in polymeric material.

[0032] Preferably, said metal insert is suitable for engaging the barrel 4. Preferably, said metal insert is suitable to provide feedback to the 15 barrel 4 which is suitable to engage both the insert metallic which, in general the main body 2 on the which downloads the shares.

[0033] Said main body 2 in the area proximal to barrel 4 is devoid of the presence of 20 systems for attaching weapon accessories.

[0034] In fact, according to the present invention, the barrel group 3 includes a guide device 6 for the support for weapon accessories.

[0035] Said guide device 6 extends 25 parallel to the barrel axis XX.

[0036] Furthermore, said guiding device 6 engages the rib 5.

[0037] In particular, said guiding device 6 is engaged in rib 5 in a proximal region 5 to the main body 2.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the guide device 6 extends in length, for a section, above the main body 2.

[0039] According to a preferred embodiment, 10 the guiding device 6 comprises a wall upper 60 and a right wing 61 and a left wing 62 extending from the upper wall 60.

[0040] Preferably, the driving device 6 comprises a longitudinal slot 600. Preferably, 15 said longitudinal slot 600 is delimited laterally from right wing 61 and from left wing 62 and above from the upper wall 600.

[0041] Preferably, the rib 5 extends inside said longitudinal slot 600. 20

[0042] According to a preferred embodiment, the longitudinal slot 600 is shaped, in section transversal, complementary to the rib 5.

[0043] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the driving device 6 is coupleable 25 with the 5 rib using a parallel thread to the rib. Preferably, the guiding device 6 can be coupled with the rib 5 by means of a dovetail coupling.

[0044] In accordance with a preferred form of 5 embodiment, the driving device 6 is coupleable to the rib 5 by threading it parallel to the axis cane XX.

[0045] According to a preferred embodiment, the rib 5 comprises one or more concave portions 10 50, which develop in height, and the device of guide 6 includes convex portions suitable for housing in said concave portions.

[0046] Preferably, the rib comprises a concave portion 50 in a region proximal to the body 15 main 2. For example, said concave portion 50 is suitable to facilitate said commitment by threading.

[0047] According to a preferred embodiment, the barrel group 3 comprises at least one element of transverse fixing 7 suitable for engaging the rib 20 5 and the driving device 6.

[0048] Preferably, the barrel group 3 comprises two transverse fastening elements 7, reciprocally axially spaced, suitable for engaging the rib 5 and the guiding device 6. 25

[0049] Preferably, said fastening element transverse 7 passes through the guide device 6, preferably through the right wing 61 and / or the wing left 62, in a device hole 67.

[0050] Furthermore, said fastening element 5 transversal 7 crosses the rib 5 through a rib hole 57.

[0051] Preferably, the device hole 67 or the rib hole 57 are threaded to be engageable from the transverse fastening element 7. 10

[0052] In accordance with a preferred form of realization, the barrel group 3 comprises at least one transverse quick-release fastening device, e.g. for the snap-on engagement of the guide device 6 on the rib 5. 15

[0053] The present invention is not limited to the type of engagement mode of the driving device 6.

[0054] According to a preferred embodiment, the driving device 6 is of the hook type 20 picatinny.

[0055] In accordance with a preferred form of Construction, the semi-automatic rifle 1 comprises a auxiliary driving device 9 on which are additional Arma 90 accessories can be mounted. 25

[0056] According to a preferred embodiment, said auxiliary driving device 9 is suitable for be mountable on the main body 2 in one region proximal to the user, as shown in example title in figure 1. 5

[0057] Innovatively, the semi-automatic rifle The object of the present invention fulfills in full for the intended purpose.

[0058] Advantageously, the semi-automatic rifle the object of the present invention is a solution 10 alternative to the known ones.

[0059] Advantageously, the semi-automatic rifle The object of the present invention is a group barrel specially shaped to be engageable from one or more weapon accessories. 15

[0060] Advantageously, the semi-automatic rifle The object of the present invention has a body main freely designable by the need for support weapon accessories.

[0061] Advantageously, the main body is 20 designable and producible, in its entirety, in polymeric material.

[0062] Advantageously, the driving device is positionable with simple operations. Advantageously, the driving device is 25 replaceable at the user's discretion.

[0063] Advantageously, the driving device is mountable and lockable to the rib in such a way as to be solidly connected without presenting games or movements not even at the moment of shooting. 5

[0064] 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 shotgun (1) comprising a main body (2) and a barrel assembly (3), extending lengthwise from the main body (2), comprising: - a barrel (4) extending along a barrel axis (XX) engaged at one end with the main body (2); - a rib (5) extending along said barrel axis (XX) engaged with the barrel (4) in an upper region; - a guiding device (6) for the support of weapon accessories, extending parallel to the barrel axis (XX), wherein said guiding device (6) engages the rib (5) in a region proximal to the main body (2).

2. Semi-automatic shotgun according to claim 1, wherein the main body (2) is made of polymeric material, for example glass-filled polyamide, and wherein the barrel (4), and preferably also the rib (5), and preferably the guiding device (6), is made of metallic material, for example steel alloy.

3. Semi-automatic rifle according to claim 2, wherein the main body (2) comprises a metal insert embedded in the main body (2) made of polymeric material, wherein said metal insert is integrally engaged by the barrel (4).

4. Semi-automatic rifle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the guiding device (6) extends in length also for a longer section than the main body (2).

5. Semi-automatic shotgun according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the guiding device (6) comprises an upper wall (60) and a right wing (61) and a left wing (62) which extend from the upper wall (60), delimiting a longitudinal slot (600) in which the rib (5) extends.

6. Semi-automatic rifle according to claim 5, wherein the longitudinal groove (600) is shaped, in cross-section, complementarily to the rib (5).

7. Semi-automatic rifle according to claim 6, wherein the guiding device (6) can be coupled with the rib (5) by means of a dovetail coupling.

8. Semi-automatic rifle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rib (5) comprises one or more concave portions (50), which develop in height, and the guiding device (6) comprises convex portions suitable for housing in said concave portions.

9. Semi-automatic shotgun according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the barrel assembly (3) comprises at least one transverse fastening element (7) suitable for engaging the rib (5) and the guiding device (6).

10. Semi-automatic shotgun according to claim 9, wherein the barrel assembly (3) comprises two transverse fastening elements (7), mutually spaced axially, adapted to engage the rib (5) and the guiding device (6).

11. Semi-automatic shotgun according to any of claims 1 to 8, comprising at least one transverse quick-release fastening member, for example for snap-fitting the guiding device (6) onto the rib (5).

12. Semi-automatic rifle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the guiding device (6) is of the picatinny mount type.