Automatic rifle

Abstract

The invention is an automatic rifle (1) comprising: - a main body (2) comprising a lower semi-receiver (21), an upper semi-receiver (22) and a barrel (25), extending along an axis (X-X); - a stock (3) comprising a stock body (30) extending lengthwise along a stock axis (C-C) and engaged with the lower semi-receiver (21) and a stock plate (31); - a cheek support group (4) comprising a support element (40) comprising a side wall (400) adapted to laterally engage the stock body (30) and a first wing (401) and a second wing (402) extending transversely from the side wall (400), wherein the first wing (401) and the second wing (402) have different shapes. The support element (40) is mountable to the stock body (30) in a substantially transverse direction to the stock axis (C-C), from both the right and the left, in which it positions the first wing (401) at the top and the second wing (402) at the bottom, or vice versa.

Description

"AUTOMATIC RIFLE"DESCRIPTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic rifle.

[0002] In particular, the term "automatic rifle" means an automatic rifle or a semi-automatic rifle with selective fire. A plurality of automatic rifle solutions such as the M4 or Ml 6 are known in the prior art.

[0003] In the known embodiments, automatic rifles comprise a main body wherein are housed or whereon are engaged specific components such as the barrel, the stock and / or the magazine, or specific components of the firing mechanism, such as the carriage assembly or the trigger assembly .

[0004] In the known solutions of automatic rifles, with particular reference to the stock thereof, multiple problems are identified.

[0005] In fact, particularly complex and inflexible embodiments are known that oblige users to have multiple stocks to be used as needed.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide an alternative automatic rifle solution to the solutions of the prior art wherein the aforesaid problem is resolved, proposing a simple and versatile stock solution.

[0007] Said object is achieved by means of the automatic rifle according to claim 1. The claims dependent thereonare seeking protection for further features and entail further technical advantages .

[0008] In addition, further features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the description provided below of preferred embodiments thereof given as nonlimiting examples with reference to the attached figures , wherein :

[0009] - Fig . la and lb show, in perspective , an automatic ri fle according to the present invention;

[0010] - Fig . 2 ' and 2" are perspective views of the stock of the automatic ri fle of Fig . la and lb wherein the cheek support group is positioned in two respective positions ;

[0011] - Fig . 3 ' and 3" are two perspective views in separate parts of the stock in Fig . 2 ' and 2" ;

[0012] - Fig . 4 is a cross-sectional view of the stock in Fig . 2 ' .

[0013] With reference to the accompanying figures , an automatic ri fle according to the present invention is indicated in the entirety thereof with the numeral 1 .

[0014] According to the present invention, the automatic ri fle 1 comprises a main body 2 .

[0015] Said main body 2 may be gripped or may be embraced by the user, for example during firing or aiming operations , and houses or supports all of the variouscomponents that are adapted to perform the firing action .

[0016] According to the present invention, the main body 2 comprises a lower semi-receiver 21 and an upper semireceiver 22 . In the industry nomenclature , the main body 2 is known as a "receiver" , and the lower semi-receiver 21 is known as a " lower receiver" , while the upper semireceiver 22 is known as an "upper receiver" . Said lower semi-receiver 21 and upper semi-receiver 22 are adapted to mutually engage integrally in such a way as to constitute a single component .

[0017] Furthermore , the main body 2 comprises a barrel 25 .

[0018] Said barrel 25 extends along a main axis X-X .

[0019] Said barrel 25 extends along said main axis X-X from the upper semi-receiver 22 .

[0020] The automatic ri fle 1 according to the present invention also comprises a stock 3 .

[0021] Said stock 3 is engaged with the lower semi-receiver 21 .

[0022] Preferably, said stock is foldable . In other words , the stock is positionable in a position on axis with the main axis X-X aligned with the main body, but it may also be tilted in a resting position wherein it extends parallel to the main axis alongside the main body 2 .

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment , all the components of the firing mechanism are housed within themain body 2 , some within the lower semi-receiver 21 , and other components are housed within the upper semireceiver 22 . That is to say that the carriage assembly comprises a shutter group and retrieving members adapted to act to return the shutter group to an advanced configuration, once the shot has been executed, which are housed within the main body 2 . In other words , said retrieving members are not housed within the stock 3 , as is the case with some solutions of the prior art .

[0024] According to the present invention, the stock 3 comprises a stock body 30 extending lengthwise along a stock axis C-C and engaged with the lower semi-receiver 21 .

[0025] According to a preferred embodiment , with the stock 3 mounted in position on the main body 2 , the main axis X-X and the stock axis C-C are substantially coincident . According to a preferred embodiment , with the stock 3 reclined, the stock axis C-C is substantially parallel to the main axis X-X .

[0026] Furthermore , the stock 3 comprises a stock plate 31 adapted to rest against the body, preferably against the chest or shoulder, of the user .

[0027] The stock body 30 preferably has a substantially elongated shape , for example it has a substantially prismatic shape . Preferably, the stock body 30 has somearched walls and other planar walls , or comprises connected planar walls .

[0028] Preferably, the stock body 30 is made of an aluminum alloy .

[0029] Preferably, the stock body 30 has hollow lightening cavities .

[0030] According to a preferred embodiment , the automatic ri fle 1 further compri ses a cheek support group 4 mountable to the stock 3 , in particular to the stock plate 30 .

[0031] According to the present invention, the cheek support group 4 comprises a support element 40 comprising a side wall 400 adapted to laterally engage the stock body 30 and a first wing 401 and a second wing 402 extending transversely from the side wall 400 .

[0032] In other words , the support element 40 is substantially C or U-shaped .

[0033] In other words , the support element 40 between the two wings defines a space wherein the stock body 30 may be inserted .

[0034] Preferably, said space has a cross section that is substantially complementary to the cross section of the stock body 30 .

[0035] According to the present invention, the first wing401 and the second wing 402 have di f ferent shapes .

[0036] For example , according to a preferred embodiment , the first wing 41 has a greater height than the second wing 42 .

[0037] According to the present invention, the support element 40 is mountable to the stock body 30 in a substantially transverse direction to the stock axis C-C, from both the right and the left, wherein it pos itions the first wing 401 at the top and the second wing 402 at the bottom, or vice versa .

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment , the support element 40 embraces the stock body 30 .

[0039] Preferably, the support element 40 is snappingly insertable onto the stock body 30 . In other words , the first wing 401 and second wing 402 have respective retaining teeth suitable for performing an axial abutment on the opposite side with respect to that of the side wall 400 .

[0040] According to a preferred embodiment , at least one retaining tooth is engaged with the stock body 30 .

[0041] According to a preferred embodiment , the support element 40 extends axially comprising two inclined ends in such a way that the first wing 41 and the second wing 42 are mutually of fset along the stock axi s C-C .

[0042] Preferably, the stock body 30 comprises at least one longitudinal slot 300 that extends along the stock axisc-c .

[0043] Preferably, the side wall 400 comprises at least one proj ection 430 that is housed within said slot 300 .

[0044] According to a preferred embodiment , the stock body 30 comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots 300 aligned along the stock axis C-C .

[0045] According to a preferred embodiment , the side wall 400 comprises at least two proj ections 430 suitable for being housed within the same slot 300 or within respective slots 300 .

[0046] According to a preferred embodiment , the proj ection 430 is free to slide axially within the respective slot 300 .

[0047] According to a preferred embodiment , the cheek support group 4 further comprises at least one fastening element 45 adapted to engage with the support element 40 at the side wall 40 .

[0048] Preferably, said at least one fastening element 45 comprises an abutment 451 positionable on the opposite side of the stock body 3 with respect to the side wall 400 and a screw 452 adapted to cross both the fastening element 45 and the side wall 400 performing a fastening action on the stock body 3 .

[0049] Preferably, the tightening of the screw 452 corresponds to a transverse tightening action .

[0050] Preferably, the fastening element 45 operates with the projection 430 of the side wall 400.

[0051] According to a preferred embodiment, the stock 3 comprises an engagement hinge 32 positioned at the end of the stock body 30 to engage the main body 2 and allow for the folded positioning of the stock.

[0052] According to a preferred embodiment, the cheek support group 4 is made of a polymeric material.

[0053] According to a preferred embodiment, the stock plate 31 is made of a polymeric material, preferably a rubbery polymeric material.

[0054] Innovatively, the automatic rifle, subject matter of the present invention, fully meets the predetermined ob j ect .

[0055] Advantageously, the automatic rifle, subject matter of the present invention, is an alternative solution to those that are known.

[0056] Advantageously, the automatic rifle, subject matter of the present invention, has a simple stock which is simple to manufacture.

[0057] Advantageously, the automatic rifle, subject matter of the present invention, has a stock that is simple to use and adjust, having high versatility.

[0058] Advantageously, the stock and the cheek support group may be positioned with respect to one another in aplurality of positions as needed .

[0059] Advantageously, the stock and the cheek support group may be positioned with respect to one another in such a way as to vary the height and position of engagement with the cheek of the user .

[0060] Advantageously, the stock and the cheek support group may be positioned with respect to each other in a plurality of positions with respect to the stock axis .

[0061] Advantageously, the stock may also be reclined and used when necessary .

[0062] It is clear that a person skilled in the art may make changes to the invention described above in order to meet incidental needs , which changes all fall within the scope of protection as defined in the following claims .

Claims

CLAIMS1. An automatic rifle (1) comprising:- a main body (2) comprising a lower semi-receiver (21) , an upper semi-receiver (22) , and a barrel (25) extending along an axis (X-X) from the upper semi-receiver (22) ; a stock (3) comprising a stock body (30) extending lengthwise along a stock axis (C-C) and engaged with the lower semi-receiver (21) and a stock plate (31) ;- a cheek support group (4) comprising a support element (40) comprising a side wall (400) adapted to laterally engage the stock body (30) , and a first wing (401) and a second wing (402) extending transversely from the side wall (400) , wherein the first wing (401) and the second wing (402) have different shapes; wherein the support element (40) is mountable to the stock body (30) in a substantially transverse direction to the stock axis (C-C) , from both the right and the left, in which it positions the first wing (401) at the top and the second wing (402) at the bottom, or vice versa .

2. Automatic rifle according to claim 1, wherein the support element (40) embraces the stock body (30) , preferably being snappingly insertable thereon.

3. Automatic rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first wing (41) has a greater heightthan the second wing (42) .

4. Automatic rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support element (40) extends axially comprising two ends inclined so that the first wing (41) and the second wing (42) are mutually axially offset along the stock axis (C-C) .

5. Automatic rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the stock body (30) comprises at least one longitudinal slot (300) extending along the stock axis (C-C) , wherein the wall (400) comprises at least one projection (430) housed in said slot (300) .

6. Automatic rifle according to claim 5, wherein the stock body (30) comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots (300) aligned along the stock axis (C-C) .

7. Automatic rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the projection (430) is adapted to axially slide in the respective slot (300) .

8. Automatic rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cheek support group (4) further comprises at least one fastening element (45) adapted to engage the support element (40) at the side wall (400) .

9. Automatic rifle according to claim 8, wherein said at least one fastening element (45) comprises an abutment (451) positionable on the opposite side of the stock body (3) with respect to the side wall (400) and a screw (452)adapted to cross both the fastening element (45) and the side wall (400) performing a fastening action on the stock body (3) .

10. Automatic rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the stock (3) comprises an engagement hinge (300) positioned at the end of the stock body (30) to engage the main body (2) and allow the folded positioning of the stock (3) .

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