Sight mount for gun barrels

Abstract

The present invention provides a sight mount comprising: a fixed frame including a mounting part detachably coupled to a barrel or barrel body and a support part integrally bent from the mounting part and positioned on the upper side parallel to the longitudinal direction of the barrel; a transfer part having a sight coupled to the upper side and a sliding groove formed inside along the longitudinal direction opposite to the support part, and positioned to move relatively together with the sight on the support part upon firing; and a shock absorption module interposed between the support part and the transfer part, providing an elastic restoring force to restore the transfer part to its original position after it has been moved on the support part by the recoil of firing.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a sight mount that allows a sight to be selectively attached or detached from the barrel and can absorb the transmission of firing recoil to the mounted sight. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, as the population of harmful animals such as wild boars and water deer has increased, direct damage to farms has been increasing, and recently, there have been frequent cases where these harmful animals appear in residential areas and cause damage to people.

[0003] Therefore, although various methods and devices have been developed and proposed to capture such pests, hunting and capturing them using firearms is widely used as the most reliable method, as these animals are generally nocturnal and active at night.

[0004] The night hunting methods of such pests are briefly explained as follows.

[0005] Night hunting typically involves a team consisting of a hunter carrying a firearm such as a shotgun or air rifle and a person carrying a lantern such as a searchlight, who move to and pursue the hunting target. Once the hunting target is found, the hunter immediately captures it by aiming and firing the gun while the lantern is fixed on the target. Alternatively, a dot sight, such as a scope or infrared camera, can be attached to the barrel to locate or aim at the hunting target.

[0006] However, conventionally, problems have occurred such as the attachment, such as a sight attached to the barrel, being misaligned due to firing recoil, or the attachment being detached in cases of severe recoil. The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention aims to solve such problems, and more specifically, to provide a sight mount capable of securely fixing a sight onto a gun barrel.

[0008] In addition, another objective of the present invention is to provide a sight mount capable of reducing the impact of recoil transmitted to the sight by absorbing at least a portion of the recoil generated by firing a firearm. means of solving the problem

[0009] The present invention, for performing the purpose of such an invention, provides a sight mount comprising: a fixed frame including a mounting part detachably coupled to a barrel or barrel body and a support part integrally bent from the mounting part and positioned on the upper side parallel to the longitudinal direction of the barrel; a transfer part having a sight coupled to the upper side and a sliding groove formed inside along the longitudinal direction opposite to the support part, and positioned to move relatively together with the sight on the support part upon firing; and a shock absorption module interposed between the support part and the transfer part, providing an elastic restoring force to restore the transfer part to its original position after it has moved on the support part due to the recoil of firing.

[0010] The shock absorption module may include a first fixing member and a second fixing member that are respectively fixed to the upper surface of the support member while spaced apart from each other and are arranged to be movable within the sliding groove; a movement limiting means disposed between the first fixing member and the second fixing member and interfering with the upper part of the support member; a first elastic member and a second elastic member that are respectively interposed between the first fixing member and the movement limiting means and between the second fixing member and the movement limiting means to elastically support the space between them; a shaft disposed to penetrate each fixing member, movement limiting means, and elastic member within the sliding groove; and a first fastening member and a second fastening member that are respectively inserted into both ends of the shaft and are fixed to both sides of the transfer member while covering both ends of the sliding groove.

[0011] The above support member may include mounting grooves formed so that the first fixing member or the second fixing member is mounted while being inserted at least partially, and a protruding member that protrudes between the mounting grooves to interfere with the movement limiting means.

[0012] The above movement limiting means may include a first stopper positioned on one side centered on the protruding member to support the first elastic member, a second stopper positioned on the other side centered on the protruding member to support the second elastic member, and a spacing maintaining member positioned between the first stopper and the second stopper, through which the shaft penetrates, and which always maintains the spacing between the first stopper and the second stopper to correspond to the protruding member.

[0013] The shock absorption module can absorb the elastic restoring force of the second elastic member by compressing the second elastic member as the fixed frame retracts relative to the transfer part when fired, and the first elastic member is compressed.

[0014] The second elastic member may be formed to have a relatively larger elastic modulus or elasticity compared to the first elastic member.

[0015] The first elastic member and the second elastic member can be selectively replaced and applied with different elastic members or springs having different cross-sectional areas with different elastic moduli depending on the magnitude of the recoil of the ammunition's firing.

[0016] The above sight mount may further include an extension portion that extends rearward from the rear end of the transfer portion than the mounting portion.

[0017] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0018] According to the aiming sight mount of the present invention,

[0019] First, the sight can be automatically aligned so that it is always positioned in a fixed location, and

[0020] Second, the sight can be selectively and easily attached and detached from the barrel, and

[0021] Third, it can reduce the transmission of firing recoil to the sight in both directions, thereby preventing the sight's zero point from shifting, and

[0022] Fourth, by providing an extension, the installation height of the sight can be lowered, which has the effect of minimizing deviations caused by misaiming. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sight mount is mounted on a barrel in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the sight mount shown in FIG. 1 partially disassembled. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the shock absorption module of the sight mount shown in FIG. 2 in disassembly. It is a front view showing one side. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' region of the sight mount shown in FIG. 1. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the BB' region of the sight mount shown in Figure 1. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the fired state of a firearm equipped with the sight mount shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a sight mount according to another embodiment of the present invention mounted on a barrel. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the attached drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0025] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated and described in the drawings.

[0026] However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0027] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms.

[0028] The above terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0029] For example, without departing from the scope of the rights of the present invention, the second component may be named the first component, and similarly, the first component may be named the second component.

[0030] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related listed items or any of the multiple related listed items.

[0031] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "joined" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or joined to that other component, there may also be other components in between.

[0032] On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0033] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0034] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0035] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, provided that identical or corresponding components are given the same reference number regardless of the drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a sight mount according to one embodiment of the present invention mounted on a barrel, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the sight mount shown in FIG. 1 partially disassembled, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the shock absorption module of the sight mount shown in FIG. 2 disassembled, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the AA' region of the sight mount shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the BB' region of the sight mount shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the state in which the firearm with the sight mount shown in FIG. 5 mounted on it is fired.

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, a sight mount (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fixed frame (110), a transfer unit (120), and a shock absorption module (130).

[0039] First, the fixed frame (110) may include a mounting portion (112) and a support portion (111).

[0040] The mounting portion (112) can be coupled to the body (10) of the barrel. The mounting portion (112) can provide a structure divided into two sides centered on the barrel body (10). That is, a support portion (111) is provided on the upper part of the barrel body (10), and mounting portions (112) can be formed extending downward from both rear sides of the support portion (111).

[0041] The mounting portion (112) may have a plurality of weight-reducing areas formed therein to reduce weight. Some areas of the mounting portion (112) may be mounted in an area adjacent to the area where the cartridge case is ejected on the body (10) of the barrel.

[0042] A latch (115) connected to cross the lower part of the barrel body (10) may be provided at the lower sides of both mounting portions (112). The latch (115) may be detachable to facilitate easy removal when the mounting portion (112) is removed, and may provide the function of firmly fixing one side of the fixed frame (110) on the barrel body (10).

[0043] Additionally, the support member (111) may be positioned along the longitudinal direction (D1) of the barrel from the upper center of the barrel body (10). A transfer member (120) may be positioned on the upper part of the support member (111), and a shock absorption module (130) may be positioned between the support member (111) and the transfer member (120).

[0044] A clamp (140) may be attached to the front of the support member (111) to wrap around the barrel body (10) and the support member (111). The clamp (140) may provide a function to prevent the front end of the support member (111) from being lifted by firing recoil on the barrel or barrel body (10). Since the clamp (140) can be attached in a one-touch manner, it is easy to attach and detach, and the fixed frame (110) can be quickly attached or detached together with the latch (115). Of course, since the clamp (140) can adjust its overall length according to the circumference of the fixed frame (110) or barrel body (10), it can be applied to firearms or mounts of various structures, so the effect of increased versatility can also be expected. A fastening groove for attaching the clamp (140) may be formed on the front upper surface of the support member (111).

[0045] A support groove may be formed along the longitudinal direction (D1) on the upper surface of the support member (111). At least a portion of the shock absorption module (130), which will be described later, may slide within the support groove.

[0046] A protruding member (114) may be provided at the center of the upper surface of the support member (111). The protruding member (114) may be provided in a structure in which the width of the support groove decreases along the width direction of the support member (111).

[0047] Additionally, the transfer unit (120) can be positioned to be slidably movable on the upper part of the support unit (111).

[0048] A sight can be detachably attached to the upper part of the transfer section (120). Of course, an object to be attached other than a sight (e.g., a laser, a lantern, a magnifying glass, etc.) may also be attached to the upper part of the support section (111).

[0049] A plurality of protruding patterns (123) may be formed on the upper surface of the transfer section (120) so that the installation position of a sight or other attachment may be set in stages. The protruding patterns (123) may be arranged in a grid pattern spaced apart along the center of the upper surface of the support section (111) at set intervals in the front-back or left-right directions.

[0050] A sliding groove (121) may be formed along the longitudinal direction (D1) on the inner side where the transfer part (120) faces the support part (111).

[0051] Additionally, the transfer section (120) may have a step (122) formed on both sides of the sliding groove (121). The step (122) may protrude in a direction in which the width of the sliding groove (121) narrows with respect to the height direction (D2) of the transfer section (120). Accordingly, the step (122) may interfere so that a part of the shock absorption module (130), which will be described later, can move along the longitudinal direction (D1) within the inner circumference of the sliding groove (121) but is not removed outside the sliding groove (121).

[0052] Additionally, the shock absorption module (130) is interposed between the support member (111) and the transfer member (120) and can provide the function of restoring the transfer member (120) to its original position after it has been moved on the support member (111) by recoil.

[0053] The shock absorption module (130) may include a first fixed member (131), a second fixed member (137), a movement limiting means, a first elastic member (132), a second elastic member (136), a shaft (138), a first fastening member (125), and a second fastening member (126).

[0054] The first fixing member (131) and the second fixing member (137) are arranged to be movable within the sliding groove (121) and can be fixed to the upper surface of the support member (111). That is, the first fixing member (131) and the second fixing member (137) fixed on the support member (111) can support and guide the sliding movement of the transfer member (120).

[0055] The first fixing member (131) and the second fixing member (137) can be formed with the same structure.

[0056] The first fixing member (131) may include a first lower fixing part (131a) fixed to a mounting groove (113), and a first upper fixing part (131b) that protrudes beyond the circumference of the first lower fixing part (131a) from the upper part of the first lower fixing part (131a) and is inserted into a sliding groove (121). A first insertion hole (131c) may be formed on the bottom surface of the first lower fixing part (131a) into which a fastener coupled to a support part (111) is inserted to penetrate the mounting groove (113).

[0057] The second fixing member (137) may include a second lower fixing part (137a) fixed to the mounting groove (113), and a second upper fixing part (137b) that protrudes beyond the circumference of the second lower fixing part (137a) from the upper portion of the second lower fixing part (137a) and is inserted into the sliding groove (121). A second insertion hole (137c) may be formed on the bottom surface of the second lower fixing part (137a) into which a fastener coupled to the support part (111) is inserted to penetrate the mounting groove (113).

[0058] Accordingly, the first fixed member (131) and the second fixed member (137) are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction on the support member (111) to guide the sliding movement of the transfer member (120).

[0059] Additionally, a movement restriction means is positioned between the first fixed member (131) and the second fixed member (137) and can restrict the movement of the first fixed member (131) or the second fixed member (137) on the upper part of the support member (111).

[0060] The movement limiting means may include a first stopper (133), a second stopper (135), and a gap maintaining part (134).

[0061] The first stopper (133) may be positioned on one side of the protruding member (114), and the second stopper (135) may be positioned on the other side of the protruding member (114). The first stopper (133) may be restricted from moving to the other side of the protruding member (114) within the support groove, and the second stopper (135) may be restricted from moving to one side of the protruding member (114).

[0062] Additionally, the spacing member (134) may be formed to correspond to the length of the protruding member (114) along the longitudinal direction (D1). The spacing member (134) may support the space between the first stopper (133) and the second stopper (135).

[0063] Additionally, the first elastic member (132) and the second elastic member (136) may be positioned between the first fixed member (131) and the first stopper (133), and between the second fixed member (137) and the second stopper (135), respectively.

[0064] The first elastic member (132) can provide elastic restoring force when the transfer member (120) moves forward, and the second elastic member (136) can provide elastic restoring force when the transfer member (120) moves backward.

[0065] For example, the second elastic member (136) may be formed with a relatively larger elastic modulus or elasticity modulus compared to the first elastic member (132). This is because the impact caused by the recoil of firing is greater than the force that returns the transfer member (120) to its original position, so the elastic modulus or elasticity modulus can be set differently. Of course, the first elastic member (132) and the second elastic member (136) may be selectively replaced and applied with elastic members or springs having different elastic modulus or larger or smaller cross-sectional areas depending on the size of the recoil of firing of the ammunition.

[0066] Additionally, the shaft (138) may be positioned to pass through the first fixed member (131), the first elastic member (132), the first stopper (133), the spacing member (134), the second stopper (135), the second elastic member (136), and the second fixed member (137). That is, the shock absorption module (130) may be positioned around the shaft (138).

[0067] One end of the shaft (138) can be fixed to the first fastening member (125), and the other end can be fixed to the second fastening member (126).

[0068] And, the first fastening member (125) and the second fastening member (126) can each be fixed inside the sliding groove (121) of the transfer unit (120).

[0069] The first fastening member (125) may be provided with a first upper fastening portion (125a) that protrudes in the width direction on the upper side and is disposed inside the sliding groove (121). Additionally, the first fastening member (125) may have a first hole (not shown) formed on one side into which a shaft (138) is inserted. A first through hole (125b) may be formed on the lower side of the first fastening member (125) so that a fastener (not shown) is inserted and fixed to the transfer portion (120).

[0070] The second fastening member (126) may be provided with a second upper fastening part (126c) that protrudes in the width direction on the upper side and is disposed inside the sliding groove (121). Additionally, the second fastening member (126) may have a second hole (126a) formed on one side into which a shaft (138) is inserted. A second through hole (126b) may be formed on the lower side of the second fastening member (126) so that a fastener is inserted and fixed to the transfer part (120).

[0071] The first fastening member (125) and the second fastening member (126) can be arranged to cover both ends (124) of the sliding groove (121).

[0072] FIG. 5 shows the state where the shock absorption module (130) is in its original position before firing, and FIG. 6 shows the state where the barrel body (10) is retracted to the rear due to the recoil of firing.

[0073] When firing, the fixed frame (110) fixed to the barrel body (10) retracts relative to the transfer part (120), and the second fixed member (137) can be pressed in the direction of the second stopper (135). At this time, the second elastic member (136) can be compressed between the second fixed member (137) and the second stopper (135).

[0074] The second elastic member (136), compressed in this way, can move the transfer member (120) backward by being stretched by the elastic restoring force. Of course, during the process of the second elastic member (136) being restored, the first elastic member (132) can be compressed again between the first fixed member (131) and the first stopper (133) by the elastic restoring force. That is, the shock absorption module (130) can minimize the transmission of firing recoil in both directions to the fixed frame (110) relative to the transfer member (120).

[0075] As this process is repeated, the first elastic member (132) and the second elastic member (136) restore the transfer unit (120) to its original position on the fixed frame (110), thereby minimizing the impact applied to the sight (not shown) mounted on the transfer unit (120).

[0076] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a sight mount according to another embodiment of the present invention mounted on a barrel.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 7, a sight mount according to another embodiment of the present invention may include an extension part (120') that extends further from the rear end of the transfer part (120).

[0078] The extension portion (120') can be extended so as to protrude further rearward than the mounting portion (see FIG. 2, 112) even when no firing recoil is transmitted to the transfer portion (120) on the support portion (see FIG. 2, 111).

[0079] In the conventional aiming sight mount (not shown), a bolt structure (not shown) is provided to prevent the mount from being separated from the barrel (10) by the recoil of firing, and is fixed by pressure while protruding upward from the rear of the mount by rotation. Therefore, for the attachment and detachment of the mount, the structure is such that it cannot be extended further than the bolt structure to the rear of the transfer part.

[0080] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sight mount can firmly secure the mounting part (112) and the support part (111) on the barrel (10) through the latch (115) and the clamp (140), so the conventional bolt structure (not shown) is not required, and accordingly, an extension part (120') can be additionally provided.

[0081] The extension part (120') may extend and protrude toward the rear of the barrel or the rear where the buttstock is provided. Since the extension part (120') extends further rearward than the transfer part (120) in one embodiment of the present invention, a sight can be mounted on the extension part (120'), and consequently, the installation position of the sight can be placed further rearward, thereby enabling stable aiming.

[0082] Additionally, the extension part (120') may be installed using an additional clamp (not shown) when mounting the sight, or it may be applied in a structure that allows for direct mounting without increasing the height by the additional clamp by forming a mounting hole on the extension part (120'). Of course, in the case of a direct mounting structure, there is an advantage in that the mounting height of the sight is lowered, thereby minimizing deviations caused by mis-aiming.

[0083] Accordingly, according to the sight mount of the present invention, the sight can be automatically aligned so that it is always positioned in a fixed location, the sight can be selectively and easily attached and detached from the barrel, the recoil transmitted to the sight in both directions can be reduced to prevent the sight's zero point from shifting, and by providing an extension, the installation height of the sight can be lowered to minimize deviations caused by misaiming.

[0084] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above to exemplify the technical concept of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the configuration and operation identical to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications may be implemented within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications should also be deemed to fall within the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention should be determined by the claims set forth below. Explanation of the symbols

[0085] 100: Scope Mount 110: Fixed frame 120: Transfer unit 120': Extension part 130: Shock absorption module 140: Clamp

Claims

Claim 1 A sight mount comprising: a fixed frame including a mounting portion detachably coupled to a barrel or barrel body and a support portion integrally bent from the mounting portion and positioned on the upper side parallel to the longitudinal direction of the barrel; a transfer portion having a sight coupled to the upper side and a sliding groove formed inside along the longitudinal direction opposite to the support portion, and positioned to move relatively together with the sight on the support portion upon firing; and a shock absorption module interposed between the support portion and the transfer portion to provide an elastic restoring force to restore the transfer portion to its original position after being moved on the support portion by the firing recoil. Claim 2 A sighting mount according to claim 1, wherein the shock absorption module comprises: a first fixing member and a second fixing member disposed to be movable within the sliding groove and each fixed to the upper surface of the support member in a spaced-apart manner; a movement limiting means disposed between the first fixing member and the second fixing member and interfering with the upper part of the support member; a first elastic member and a second elastic member interposed between the first fixing member and the movement limiting means and between the second fixing member and the movement limiting means, respectively, to elastically support the space between them; a shaft disposed to penetrate each fixing member, movement limiting means, and elastic member within the sliding groove; and a first fastening member and a second fastening member each inserted into both ends of the shaft and fixed to both sides of the transfer member while covering both ends of the sliding groove. Claim 3 A sight mount according to claim 2, wherein the support member comprises mounting grooves formed such that the first fixing member or the second fixing member is mounted while being inserted at least partially, and a protruding member protruding between the mounting grooves to interfere with the movement limiting means. Claim 4 A sight mount according to claim 3, wherein the movement limiting means comprises: a first stopper disposed on one side centered on the protruding member and disposed to support the first elastic member; a second stopper disposed on the other side centered on the protruding member and disposed to support the second elastic member; and a spacing maintaining member disposed between the first stopper and the second stopper, through which the shaft penetrates, and which always maintains the spacing between the first stopper and the second stopper to correspond to the protruding member. Claim 5 In claim 4, the shock absorption module is a sight mount in which, upon firing, the fixed frame retracts relative to the transfer part, the second fixed member is pressed in the direction of the second stopper to compress the second elastic member, and the elastic restoring force of the second elastic member is absorbed while the first elastic member is compressed. Claim 6 In claim 5, the aiming sight mount, wherein the second elastic member is formed with a relatively larger elastic modulus or elasticity compared to the first elastic member. Claim 7 A sight mount according to claim 2, wherein the first elastic member and the second elastic member are selectively replaced and applied with different cross-sectional areas of elastic members or springs having different elastic moduli depending on the recoil magnitude of the ammunition firing. Claim 8 A sighting mount according to claim 1, further comprising an extension portion extending rearward from the rear end of the transfer portion than the mounting portion.

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