Automatic rifle

Abstract

The invention is an automatic rifle (1) comprising: i) a main body (2) comprising a lower semi-receiver (21) and an upper semi-receiver (22) integrally joined with each other, and a barrel (25) extending along an axis (X- X); ii) a carriage assembly (4) mainly housed in the upper semi-receiver (22) comprising a shutter group (5) configurable in a retracted configuration and in an advanced configuration, comprising a shutter carriage (50) and a shutter head (55) housed in the shutter carriage (50), wherein the carriage assembly (4) comprises a recoil spring (6) entirely housed in the upper semi-receiver (22); iii) a firearm rod (7) manually operable along the axis (X-X). The firearm rod (7) and the carriage assembly (4) are mutually separate and configured so as to move the carriage assembly (4) regardless of the position of the firearm rod (7) and so that the retraction of the firearm rod (7) results in the retraction of the carriage assembly (4) as well.

Description

"AUTOMATIC RIFLE"DESCRIPTION

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

[0002] In particular, an "automatic rifle" means an automatic rifle or a semi-automatic rifle with selective fire. In the prior art, a plurality of solutions of automatic rifles is known, such as the M4 or the M16, for example .

[0003] In known embodiments, automatic rifles comprise a main body in which specific components, such as the barrel, the stock and / or the magazine, or specific components of the shooting kinematic mechanism, such as the carriage assembly or trigger assembly, are housed or are supported on.

[0004] Moreover, known automatic rifles comprise a carriage assembly axially movable, forward and backward, in the operations of a shooting cycle.

[0005] In addition, known automatic rifles also comprise a firearm rod operable by the user to move the carriage assembly back and thus perform the operations of preparing for the shot. Specifically, said firearm rod engages with the carriage assembly so that the actuation on the firearm rod results in the movement of thecarriage assembly.

[0006] The refore, a problem found in the automatic rifles of the prior art is related to the fact that they have complex maintenance operations. Specifically, for example in order to carry out operations of maintenance or disassembly of the carriage assembly, it is always necessary to perform specific operations also on the firearm rod.

[0007] It is the object of the present invention to provide an alternative automatic rifle solution to the solutions of the prior art adapted to overcome the aforesaid problem present in the known solutions.

[0008] Said object is achieved by the automatic rifle according to claim 1 . The claims dependent thereon require protection for further features and imply further technical advantages.

[0009] In addition, further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof, given by way of a non-limiting indications, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0010] - figures la and lb show perspective views of an automatic rifle according to the present invention;

[0011] figure 2 is a perspective view of theautomatic rifle with reference to figures la and lb with the upper semi-receiver open and hinged to the lower semi -receiver ;

[0012] - figure 3 is a perspective view with separate parts of some components of the automatic rifle with reference to figures la and lb;

[0013] - figures 4a, 4b and 4c are a longitudinal section of the components with reference to figure 3 with the shutter group configured in a retracted configuration and in an advanced configuration and in a configuration with the shutter group retracted by means of the retraction rod, respectively.

[0014] With reference to the accompanying figures, reference numeral 1 indicates, as a whole, an automatic rifle according to the present invention.

[0015] According to the present invention, the automatic rifle 1 comprises a main body 2.

[0016] Said main body 2 is grippable or embraceable by the user, e.g., in shooting or targeting operations and houses or supports all the various components adapted to perform the shooting action.

[0017] According to the present invention, the main body 2 comprises a lower semi-receiver 21 and an upper semi-receiver 22. According to the industry nomenclature,the main body 2 is known as "receiver", and the lower semi-receiver 21 is known as "lower semi-receiver" while the upper receiver 22 is known as "upper semi-receiver". Said lower semi-receiver 21 and said upper semi-receiver 22 are suitable for mutually integrally engaging so as to form a single component.

[0018] Moreover, the main body 2 comprises a barrel 25.

[0019] Said barrel 25 extends along a main axis X-X.

[0020] Said barrel 25 extends along said main axis X-X from the upper semi-receiver 22.

[0021] The 1 ower semi-receiver 21 preferably comprises the grip and supports the stock of the automatic rifle 1.

[0022] According to the present invention, some components of the shooting kinematic mechanism are housed inside the lower semi-receiver 21 and other components are housed inside the upper semi-receiver 22.

[0023] The automatic rifle 1 of the present invention further comprises a carriage assembly 4 mainly housed in the upper semi-receiver 22.

[0024] Said carriage assembly 4 is axially movable to perform the operations of a shooting cycle.

[0025] In fact, the carriage assembly 4 comprises a shutter group 5 configurable in a retracted configurationand configurable in an advanced or shooting configuration .

[0026] The shutter group 5 comprises a shutter carriage 50 and a shutter head 55 housed in the shutter carriage 50 . An axial movement of the shutter carriage 50 corresponds to an axial movement and a rotatory movement of the shutter head 55 to reach the shooting position . In other words , upon the axial movement of the shutter carriage 50 , the shutter head 55 is suitable for being moved to position in, and engage , the breech of the automatic ri fle 1 in an advanced or shooting configuration . In fact , in said advanced configuration, the actuation of a striker group included, in turn, in the carriage assembly results in the shooting of an ammunition .

[0027] Moreover, the carriage assembly 4 comprises a recoil spring 6 entirely housed in the upper semireceiver 22 , preferably in an upper region . Preferably, said recoil spring 6 is suitable for acting to bring the shutter group 5 back to an advanced configuration, once the shot has been performed, and thus once the shutter group 5 has been placed in the retracted configuration .

[0028] In other words , the recoil spring 6 is positioned above the carriage assembly 4 .

[0029] The recoil spring 6 preferably has one end engaged with the carriage assembly 4 and one end engaged with the upper semi-receiver 22.

[0030] The automatic rifle 1 further comprises a firearm rod 7 manually operable along the axis X-X to retract the carriage assembly 4.In particular, the firearm rod 7 and the carriage assembly 4 are mutually separate and configured so as to move the carriage assembly 4 regardless of the position of the firearm rod 7 and so that the retraction of the firearm rod 7 results in the retraction of the carriage assembly 4 as well.

[0031] In other words, the carriage assembly 4 is disassemblable from the upper semi-receiver 22 without needing to disassemble the firearm rod 7.

[0032] In other words, the components thereof are shaped to interact exclusively in the operations of retracting the firearm rod 7.

[0033] In other words, in the exclusive movements of the carriage assembly 4, both related to the shooting cycle and any maintenance operations, the carriage assembly 4 is free from engagements, i.e., it does not engage the firearm rod 7.

[0034] According to a preferred embodiment, thecarriage assembly 4 comprises an assembly tooth 41 protruding at the top and the firearm rod 7 compri ses a rod tooth 71 protruding at the bottom, where upon the retraction movement of the firearm rod 7 , the rod tooth 71 engages the assembly tooth 41 .

[0035] According to a preferred embodiment , the assembly tooth 41 and the rod tooth 71 are complementarily shaped to perform a mutual coupling in the axial retraction direction .

[0036] The assembly tooth 41 and the rod tooth 71 preferably comprise inclined coupling planes , respectively .

[0037] According to a preferred embodiment , the rod tooth 71 is positioned at an axial end of the firearm rod 7 .

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment , the carriage assembly 4 proj ects vertically at the assembly tooth 41 over a height such as to be interceptable only by the rod tooth 71 . In other words , the carriage assembly 4 is shaped to slide freely with respect to the main axis X-X without engaging the firearm rod 7 .

[0039] According to a preferred embodiment , the upper semi-receiver 22 comprises a sliding guide 220 extending parallel to the axis X-X, in which the firearm rod 7 ishoused and axially moved.

[0040] According to a preferred embodiment, the assembly tooth 41 is positioned above the recoil spring 6.

[0041] According to a preferred embodiment, the firearm rod 7 comprises an ambidextrous handle 75 grippable by the user.

[0042] For example, the firearm rod 7 is substantially T-shaped .

[0043] According to a preferred embodiment, the automatic rifle 1 further comprises a stock, engaged with the main body 2, preferably with the lower semi-receiver 21.

[0044] Said stock is preferably foldable. In other words, the stock is positionable in a position in axis with the main axis X-X aligned with the main body, but it is also tiltable to a resting position, in which it extends parallel to the main axis adjacent to the main body 2.

[0045] Innovatively, the automatic rifle of the present invention largely achieves the preset purpose.

[0046] Advantageously, the automatic rifle of the present invention is an alternative solution to the known solutions .

[0047] Advantageously, the automatic ri fle of the present invention has a firearm lever and a carriage assembly adapted to mutually engage only when required . Advantageously, the automatic ri fle of the present invention has a firearm rod and a carriage assembly adapted to mutually engage only when carrying out the retraction operations on the firearm rod .

[0048] Advantageously, the assembly tooth and the rod tooth are shaped to facilitate the mutual engagement upon retraction of the firearm rod .

[0049] Advantageously, the firearm lever is ambidextrous .

[0050] Advantageously, the carriage assembly is disassemblable from the upper semi-receiver without needing speci fic operations on the firearm rod . In fact , advantageously, the firearm rod maintains the position thereof over time and is usable by the user when required .

[0051] It is apparent that , in order to meet contingent needs , those skilled in the art may make changes to the above-described invention, all contained within the scope of protection as defined by the following claims .

Claims

CLAIMS1. An automatic rifle (1) comprising: i) a main body (2) comprising a lower semi-receiver (21) and an upper semi-receiver (22) integrally joined with each other, and a barrel (25) extending along an axis (X- X) , from the upper semi-receiver (22) ; ii) a carriage assembly (4) mainly housed in the upper semi-receiver (22) comprising a shutter group (5) configurable in a retracted configuration and in an advanced, or shooting, configuration, comprising a shutter carriage (50) and a shutter head (55) housed in the shutter carriage (50) , wherein an axial movement and a rotatory movement of the shutter head (55) correspond to the axial movement of the shutter carriage (50) to reach the shooting position, wherein the carriage assembly (4) comprises a recoil spring (6) entirely housed in the upper semi-receiver (22) , preferably in an upper region; iii) a firearm rod (7) manually operable along the axis (X-X) ; wherein said firearm rod (7) and the carriage assembly (4) are mutually separate and configured so that the carriage assembly (4) is movable regardless of the position of the firearm rod (7) and so that theretraction of the firearm rod (7) results in the retraction of the carriage assembly (4) .

2. Automatic rifle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the carriage assembly (4) comprises an assembly tooth (41) superiorly protruding and the firearm rod (7) comprises a rod tooth (71) inferiorly protruding, wherein upon the retraction movement of the firearm rod (7) , the rod tooth (71) engages the assembly tooth (41) .

3. Automatic rifle (1) according to claim 2, wherein the assembly tooth (41) and the rod tooth (71) are complementarily shaped to perform a mutual coupling in the axial retraction direction.

4. Automatic rifle (1) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the assembly tooth (41) and the rod tooth (71) comprise inclined coupling planes, respectively.

5. Automatic rifle (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the rod tooth (71) is positioned at an axial end of the firearm rod (7) .

6. Automatic rifle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the assembly tooth (41) is positioned above the recoil spring (6) .

7. Automatic rifle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper semi-receiver (22) comprises a sliding guide (220) extending parallel to theaxis (X-X) , in which the firearm rod (7) is housed and axially moved.

8. Automatic rifle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the firearm rod (7) comprises an ambidextrous handle to be gripped by the user.

9. Automatic rifle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further, comprising a stock, engaged with the main body (2) , preferably with the lower semireceiver (21) , wherein said stock is foldable.

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