Weapon holder

Abstract

The invention relates to a weapon holder (2), having a housing (6) which encloses a receiving region (8) for at least one firearm (4), and at least one air inlet region (10) and an air outlet region (12), which can be fluidically connected within the housing (6) by way of an air flow path (16), wherein the receiving region (8) is arranged at least partially within the air flow path (16). According to the invention, the weapon holder (2) has a blower (20) by means of which a dry air flow (18) can be generated in the air flow path (16).

Description

[0001] Weapon recording

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to a weapon mount according to the preamble of claim 1. This comprises a housing that encloses a receiving area for at least one firearm, such as in particular a rifle or a hunting rifle or a handgun. In addition, the receiving area can be provided for at least one silencer or other weapon accessory. The housing can, for example, have a wall made of metal and / or plastic or be formed by a rod system covered with a fabric, a material and / or a film. The weapon mount has at least one air inlet area and one air outlet area, which are provided on the housing and which can be fluidically connected within the housing via an air flow path. In this case, the receiving area is arranged at least partially within the air flow path.

[0004] In this way, a firearm stored in the weapon rack's receiving area can be simultaneously exposed to an airflow within the housing. The firearm can thus be stored securely and locked away while simultaneously being dried by an airflow, particularly to prevent oxidation on the metal surfaces during storage within the weapon rack.

[0005] DE 202004018899 Ul discloses a weapon storage device in the form of a gun safe. The gun safe features numerous openings on its walls, doors, floor, and lid, through which the storage space formed by the gun safe is in constant exchange with the ambient air. This allows for constant air movement within the gun safe, allowing the stored weapons to be dried during storage.

[0006] The disadvantage of the conventional gun storage is that it generates only a low airflow, meaning that damp weapons must remain in the storage area for a very long time to ensure they dry completely. Furthermore, due to its size and weight, the conventional gun safe is only suitable for stationary storage or drying.

[0007] The object of the invention is to avoid the aforementioned disadvantages in a weapon holder and to enable faster drying. A further object of the invention is to enable more flexible use of the weapon holder, particularly in mobile applications.

[0008] This object is achieved by a weapon holder having the features of claim 1. It has a blower by means of which a drying air flow can be generated in the air flow path. As a result, the drying air flow can be actively generated and directed along the firearm accommodated in the holder area in order to enable particularly effective drying of the firearm. The housing enables the protected storage and rapid drying of the complete or non-disassembled weapon, whereby it is available in a dry state again within a very short time after use and adhering moisture or wetness. The blower can have at least one fixed or variably adjustable nozzle in order to be able to act on predetermined areas of the at least one accommodated weapon or its accessories within the air flow path.To protect against unauthorized access to the at least one firearm contained therein, the weapon holder may or must also have a suitable lock to securely lock it during drying, storage or transport.

[0009] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the housing is designed with an adjustable longitudinal extension to allow the length of the receiving area to be adapted to different firearm lengths. This allows the overall length of the housing and the weapon holder to be adjusted to the length of the firearm being accommodated. In this way, the airflow path can also be adapted to the firearm, thereby optimizing the drying process. The length of the weapon holder can be reduced to the minimum required in each case to ensure easier transport and storage.

[0010] It is advantageous if the housing is designed to be telescopic in the longitudinal direction. This allows the housing to be easily and continuously adjusted to the required length.

[0011] Advantageously, a handle is attached to the telescopic housing, allowing the required adjustment force to be applied to it in order to extend or retract it. The handle is formed, for example, by a handle. This allows for particularly convenient length adjustment of the housing and the weapon mount as a whole.

[0012] It is particularly advantageous if the fan is designed as a warm air fan, enabling particularly rapid drying of the firearm in question. For this purpose, the fan itself can be equipped with an integrated warm air source. Alternatively or in addition, an additional or separate heat source, such as an infrared heater, can also be provided.

[0013] Furthermore, it is advantageous if the fan is mounted on or in the housing and can be activated and controlled by a control unit. This allows for predetermined control of the drying process. In particular, the drying process can be controlled by the control unit depending on the specific application or the firearm to be dried. For example, a desired drying temperature and / or drying duration can be set using the control unit.

[0014] In a further advantageous embodiment, the fan can be supplied with the required power by a battery pack, which can comprise a single battery or multiple batteries, in order to enable drying independently of a power grid. Alternatively or additionally, the fan can also be supplied with the required power via a power cable. In particular, the weapon mount or its fan can be operated via the vehicle's on-board power system.

[0015] Furthermore, it is advantageous if the drying air flow generated by the blower is directed from a piston-side end or from a breech to a muzzle-side end of the receiving area, i.e. in the firing direction of the firearm to be accommodated. This prevents the accumulation of moisture in the area of ​​a breech or lock of the firearm in question and enables the most complete drying possible. In addition, the barrel can also be dried in this way from the breech towards the muzzle. Alternatively, the drying air flow can be generated from the muzzle-side end to the piston-side end of the receiving area, in particular to enable the drying air to be blown into the barrel of the firearm in question via its muzzle. In this way, particularly effective drying of the barrel can be ensured.

[0016] Advantageously, the blower has an injection fan at the air inlet area in order to ensure a sufficiently high drying air flow, particularly in the breech area of ​​the firearm being held.

[0017] Alternatively or additionally, the blower may also have a suction fan at the air outlet area, by means of which a sufficiently strong drying air flow can be ensured, particularly adjacent to the muzzle area of ​​the firearm, which in particular ensures that the barrel of the firearm is dried.

[0018] In order to separate the absorbed moisture from the drying air flow and / or to provide a relatively dry and thus particularly absorbent drying air flow, a dehumidifier can also be installed at or in the air outlet area and / or at or in the air inlet area.

[0019] It is also advantageous if the housing is designed for manual transport, such as a transport box, bag, or crate that can be carried by a single person. This allows the drying of a firearm using the gun holder even while on the move, such as during transport in a vehicle. During transport, the housing is particularly lockable to protect it from unauthorized access.

[0020] Alternatively, the housing can be designed as part of a gun safe, allowing the respective weapon or multiple weapons to be dried simultaneously while securely stored in a lockable cabinet. This prevents unauthorized access to the weapons during the drying process.

[0021] It is particularly advantageous if the housing is designed as a retrofittable component, allowing for quick and easy retrofitting of existing or commercially available gun safes. This allows the gun safes in question to be retrofitted with a drying function.

[0022] Preferably, the housing also defines a first storage area and a second storage area. This allows the gun safe to be divided into sections with different functions. The first storage area serves, for example, as a drying area for storing and quickly drying damp weapons, particularly after use. The second storage area, on the other hand, can serve, for example, solely for the long-term storage and drying of weapons that are largely dry.

[0023] It is advantageous to place a partition between the compartments, with the first compartment being positioned within the airflow path and the second compartment being positioned outside it. This limitation of the airflow path within the gun cabinet, achieved by the partition, ensures quick and effective drying of the weapons stored in the first compartment.

[0024] In one embodiment, the housing is designed to be closed, with the air inlet and outlet areas recessed into the partition wall, and the air flow path formed by a recirculating air flow that passes through both partial storage areas. The closed design of the housing and the air flow within the housing ensure particularly secure storage of the weapons in the respective gun safe, which also prevents any visual inspection of the stored weapons.

[0025] In this case, an air dehumidification device is preferably arranged in the housing, which can be acted upon by the circulating air flow and thus enables a continuous reduction of its air humidity and the discharge of the separated moisture in the form of water.

[0026] Alternatively, the air inlet area can be arranged on the second partial receiving area, the air outlet area on the first partial receiving area and the drying air flow can be guided from the air inlet area along the second partial receiving area via a flow connection area, along the first partial receiving area to the air outlet area

[0027] Preferably, the blower is arranged at the flow connection area in order to be able to generate the drying air flow with a single device both in the second partial receiving area by suction and in the first partial receiving area by blowing. In particular, if the blower is designed as a warm air blower, a permanent drying air flow can be generated in the second partial receiving area, which is sufficient to keep the essentially already dry weapons stored there permanently dry. In the first partial receiving area, on the other hand, a heated drying air flow can be generated, which can be used to quickly dry relatively damp weapons, particularly after use.

[0028] It should be noted that all of the above-described features of the subject matter of the invention are interchangeable or combinable with one another, unless such interchange or combination is precluded for technical reasons. The figures illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the invention. They show:

[0029] Figure 1 is a side view of a weapon mount with a telescopic

[0030] Housing in a fully extended state,

[0031] Figure 2 is a side view of the weapon holder in a partially extended state,

[0032] Figure 3 is a plan view of the weapon mount in direction III of Figure 1 and

[0033] Figure 4 is a side view of the weapon mount from Figure 1 in a

[0034] Transport position of the housing.

[0035] Figure 5 is a side view of a weapon holder according to the invention, which is integrated into a gun cabinet.

[0036] Figure 6 is a side view of an alternative embodiment with a weapon holder integrated into a weapon cabinet with a closed housing and a recirculating air flow and

[0037] Figure 7 is a side view of another alternative embodiment of the weapon holder integrated into a gun cabinet with a drying air flow guided in only one flow direction.

[0038] Fig. 1 shows a weapon holder 2 for holding and drying a firearm 4, such as, in particular, a rifle or hunting rifle, a handgun, a silencer, and / or other firearm accessories. For this purpose, the weapon holder 2 comprises a housing 6 that encloses a receiving area 8 for the firearm 4 and in which, for example, adapted padded stanchions or other holding or transport locks can be provided (not shown). Furthermore, the housing 6 comprises an air inlet area 10 and an air outlet area 12, each of which is formed, for example, by an arrangement of housing slots 14.

[0039] The air inlet area 10 and the air outlet area 12 are fluidically connected via an air flow path 16 defined by the housing 6, such that a drying air flow 18 can be generated between them. In order to actively generate this drying air flow 18, a fan 20, which is formed in particular by a warm air fan, is accommodated in the housing 6.

[0040] The receiving area 8 is arranged at least partially within the air flow path 16, so that the firearm 4 received therein can be exposed to the generated, particularly warm, drying air flow 18 in order to dry it. This allows the firearm 4 to be freed, for example, of rainwater and / or condensation, which may adhere, in particular, to the metal surfaces of a barrel 22 or breech 24 of the firearm 4 or to its piston 26 after use of the firearm 4.

[0041] As can be seen from Figures 1 and 2, the housing 6 is adjustable in its longitudinal extent in order to adapt the weapon mount 2 to different firearms 4 or firearm lengths. For this purpose, the housing 6 is designed to be telescopic, for example, and has a handle 28 in the form of a grip, by means of which several telescopic housing sections 30 can be pushed into one another or pulled apart in order to provide the length required for the respective firearm 4, in particular of the mount area 8.

[0042] As an alternative to the telescopic housing sections 30, the weapon receptacle 2 can also have any other known and suitable structure that allows a change in its longitudinal extent, such as a telescopic rod with a flexible cover or a wall that can be adjusted in length elastically or in a bellows-like manner (not shown). For inserting or removing the firearm 4 into or from the receptacle area 8, the housing 6 has an opening 32, such as on its upper side according to Figure 3. Depending on the design or material of the housing 6, the opening 32 can be formed by any known and suitable closable opening shape, such as a hook-and-loop fastener or zipper, or by an opening 32 closable by means of a flap or lid.To protect against unauthorized access to the at least one firearm 4 accommodated, the weapon holder 2 has a suitable locking device or a lock on the opening 32 (not shown).

[0043] In this embodiment, the weapon holder 2 is designed as a transport box or bag for manual transport by a person, enabling mobile use. For this purpose, the weapon holder 2 can, for example, have a carrying handle or carrying strap 34 as shown in Figure 1.

[0044] Furthermore, the blower 20 can be powered by a battery pack 25 to enable mobile use, which is particularly independent of a power grid. Alternatively or additionally, the blower 20 can also be powered by a power supply 36 and a cable 38.

[0045] The fan 20 can preferably be switched on and off via a control unit 40, which has an operating unit 42 for inputting control instructions on an outer side of the housing 6 according to Figure 3. The operating unit 42 can, for example, have input elements for setting the running or drying times of the fan 20 and / or for setting an air flow rate and / or temperature.

[0046] According to Figures 1 to 3, the drying air flow 18 can be directed by means of the blower 20 from a piston-side end 44 to a muzzle-side end 46 of the receiving area 8 in order to enable moisture to be discharged away from the breech 24 toward a muzzle 48 of the barrel 22. For this purpose, the blower 20, as shown, is arranged at the piston-side air inlet area 10 and has an injection fan 50. Alternatively or in addition to the illustrated embodiment, the blower 20 can also have a suction fan 52 arranged at the muzzle-side air outlet area 12. In this case, a dehumidifier 54 can also be arranged at the air outlet area 12, which separates the moisture absorbed in the drying air flow 18 before it is released into the ambient air, such as in a vehicle.Alternatively or additionally, the dehumidifier can also be arranged at the air inlet area 10 in order to be able to supply the receiving area 8 or the at least one firearm 4 and / or its accessories received therein with a particularly dry and absorbent drying air flow 18.

[0047] In a further alternative embodiment, the fan 20 can also be arranged relative to the firearm 4 being accommodated such that the drying air flow 18 entering via the air inlet area 10 enters the muzzle 48 of the firearm 4 to ensure priority drying of the barrel 22. Alternatively, the drying air flow 18 can also be introduced at the breech 24 to dry the barrel 22 in the firing direction. In both cases, air guiding means can be provided in the receiving area, by means of which the drying air flow is introduced into the barrel 22 (not shown).

[0048] If the weapon holder 2 is not needed for storing or drying a firearm 2, the housing 6 can also be completely retracted according to Figure 4 to reduce its external dimensions to a minimum. In this transport position, the weapon holder 2 is provided in a particularly compact manner, allowing it to be stored in a space-saving manner and transported particularly easily, for example, using the carrying strap 34.

[0049] Figure 5 shows a further alternative embodiment of the weapon holder 2, in which it is integrated into a gun cabinet 60. For better illustration, the gun cabinet 60 is shown from the front without a door or doors. The housing 6 of the weapon holder 2 can itself form part of the gun cabinet 60 or, as shown, be inserted into the actual gun cabinet 60. To enable particularly simple installation or simple retrofitting into an existing, in particular commercially available, gun cabinet 60, the housing 6 can also have at least two telescopic housing sections 30, as shown.

[0050] As can also be seen from Figure 5, the weapon receptacle 2 can be dimensioned such that, in the inserted state, in addition to a first partial receptacle area 8A enclosed by the weapon receptacle itself, it also laterally delimits a second partial receptacle area 8B, which is thereby also formed within the gun cabinet 60. A partition wall 62 is arranged between the two partial receptacle areas 8A, 8B, which partition wall can be formed either by the housing 6 of the weapon receptacle 2 or by the gun cabinet 60 itself. The two partial receptacle areas 8A, 8B are preferably accessible via separate doors (not shown). In addition to the first partial receptacle area 8A, adapted cushioning stanchions or other holding or transport locks (not shown) are preferably also provided in the second partial receptacle area 8B in order to be able to accommodate the firearms 4 in question in a preferred position or orientation here as well.

[0051] The air inlet area 10 and the air outlet area 12 are formed on the first partial receiving area 8A, so that the latter is arranged within the air flow path 16 formed between them. The blower 20 can thus generate the drying air flow 18 in the air flow path or in the first partial receiving area 8A, respectively, in order to dry moist weapons accommodated therein relatively quickly, particularly after use.

[0052] The second partial storage area 8B, on the other hand, is used for the storage and long-term storage of weapons that are essentially dry. To ensure permanent dryness here as well, additional ventilation areas 64 can be incorporated into the partition wall, by means of which certain essentially undirected airflow can be generated in the second partial storage area 8B.

[0053] Drying air currents 18A can be generated. Figure 6 shows an alternative embodiment of the weapon holder 2 integrated into a gun cabinet 60, in which the two partial receiving areas 8A, 8B are accommodated in a closed housing 6 in order to enable particularly secure reception of the firearms 4 in question and also to prevent inspection of the contents of the gun cabinet 60. In this embodiment, the air inlet area 10 and the air outlet area 12 of the first partial receiving area 8A are formed by the ventilation areas 64, via which a circulating air flow 66 is generated, which flows through both the first partial receiving area 8A and the second partial receiving area 8B in a directed manner. In this case, in addition to the air flow path 16 in which the first partial receiving area 8A is arranged, an air flow path 16A is also formed, in which the second partial receiving area 8B is positioned.

[0054] To dehumidify the circulating air flow 66, an air dehumidification device 68 can be arranged in the housing 6, which is acted upon by the circulating air flow 66 and via which the separated moisture can be discharged out of the gun cabinet 60 (not shown).

[0055] Furthermore, an additional intermediate wall 70 can optionally be provided in the closed housing 6 between the first partial receiving areas 8A and 8B, which, together with the partition wall 62, forms a ventilation gap 72, as shown by dashed lines. A circulating air flow 66A can be generated via this ventilation gap 72, which only flows through the first partial receiving area 8A and the ventilation gap 27 in order to dry the moist weapons 4 accommodated in the first partial receiving area 8A as effectively as possible. The second partial receiving area 8B, on the other hand, is separated from the circulating air flow 66A in order to prevent the dry weapons 4 accommodated therein from being exposed to the circulating air flow 66A.

[0056] In order to be able to supply the second partial receiving area 8B with the recirculating air flow 66A as needed, adjustable closing elements 74, such as sliders and / or flaps, can also be provided on the additional partition wall 70, by means of which a flow opening 76 in the additional partition wall 70 can be closed or opened. In this way, it can be selected as needed whether the recirculating air flow 66A is directed only through the first partial receiving area 8A and the ventilation gap 72 or, alternatively or in addition to the ventilation gap, also through the second partial receiving area 8B.

[0057] Figure 7 shows a further alternative embodiment of the weapon holder 2 integrated into a gun cabinet 60, in which the air inlet region 10 is arranged at the second partial holder region 8B and the air outlet region 12 is arranged at the first partial holder region 8A. The drying air flow 18 is directed by the blower 20 via a single flow connection region 80 from the air inlet region 10 and via the second partial holder region 8B to the first partial holder region 8A and via the latter to the air outlet region 12. For this purpose, the blower 20 is preferably arranged at or in the flow connection region 80 and equipped with a warm air blower.

[0058] The fan 20 can thus draw in outside air via the air inlet area 10 and through the second partial storage area 8B in order to keep the largely dry firearms 4 stored therein permanently dry. Upon passing through the flow connection area 80, the drawn-in air is then heated and blown by the fan 20 as a drying air flow 18 through the first partial storage area 8A to the air outlet area 12, where it can exit again from the weapon storage area 2 or from the gun cabinet 60.

[0059] It is pointed out that all elements and features of the various embodiments of the subject matter according to the invention described above are interchangeable or combinable with one another, unless an exchange or combination thereof is excluded for technical reasons.

Claims

1. Weapon holder (2) with a housing (6) which encloses a receiving area (8) for at least one firearm (4) and with at least one air inlet area (10) and one air outlet area (12) which can be fluidically connected within the housing (6) via an air flow path (16), wherein the receiving area (8) is arranged at least partially within the air flow path (16), characterized in that the weapon holder (2) has a blower (20) by means of which a drying air flow (18) can be generated in the air flow path (16).

2. Weapon holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (6) has a variable longitudinal extension for adapting a receiving length of the receiving area (8) to different firearm lengths.

3. Weapon holder according to claim 2, characterized in that the housing (6) is designed to be telescopic in the longitudinal direction.

4. Weapon holder according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that a handle (28) for adjusting the longitudinal extent is held on the housing (6).

5. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the blower (20) is designed as a warm air blower.

6. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 65, characterized in that the fan (20) is held on the housing (6) and can be controlled by means of a control unit (40).

7. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fan (20) can be supplied with power by means of a battery pack (25).

8. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the drying air flow (18) which can be generated by means of the blower (20) is directed from a piston-side end (44) to a muzzle-side end (46) of the holder area (8).

9. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the blower (20) has an injection fan (50) at the air inlet area (10).

10. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the blower (20) has a suction fan (52) at the air outlet area (12).

11. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that an air dehumidifier (54) is arranged at the air outlet area and / or at the air inlet area.

12. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the housing (6) is designed for manual transport.

13. Weapon holder according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the housing (6) is designed as part of a gun cabinet (60).

14. Weapon holder according to claim 13, characterized in that the housing (6) is designed as a retrofit part that can be inserted into the weapon cabinet (60).

15. Weapon holder according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the housing (6) delimits a first partial receiving area (8A) and a second partial receiving area (8B).

16. Weapon holder according to claim 15, characterized in that a partition wall (62) is arranged between the partial receiving areas (8A, 8B), wherein the first partial receiving area (8A) is arranged in and the second partial receiving area (8B) is arranged outside the air flow path (16).

17. Weapon holder according to claim 15, characterized in that the housing (6) is closed, the air inlet area (10) and the air outlet area (12) are recessed into the partition wall (62) and the air flow path (6) is formed by a circulating air flow (66) which is guided through both partial holder areas (8A, 8B).

18. Weapon holder according to claim 16, characterized in that an air dehumidification device (68) is arranged in the housing, which can be acted upon by the circulating air flow (66).

19. Weapon holder according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the air inlet area (10) is arranged on the second partial receiving area (8B), the air outlet area (12) is arranged on the first partial receiving area (8A) and the drying air flow (18) is guided from the air inlet area (10) along the second partial receiving area (8B) via a flow connection area (80), along the first partial receiving area (8A) to the air outlet area (12).

20. Weapon holder according to claim 19, characterized in that the fan (20) is arranged at the flow connection area (80).

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