Rifle

Abstract

The invention relates to a rifle (1), preferably of the semi-automatic type comprising a main body (2), a barrel (3) and a butt (4). The butt (4) comprises a butt body (5) extending in length from the main body (2) and a support device (6), positioned in an upper region of the butt body (5), comprising an upper wall (600) and a right wing (601) and a left wing (602) extending transversely from the upper wall (600). Said butt body (5) and said upper wall (600) comprise a protruding element (510) and a slot (610) appropriately shaped to engage each other.

Description

"RIFLE"DESCRIPTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a rifle.

[0002] In particular, by "rifle" it is meant a rifle for sporting use, for example for hunting.

[0003] Preferably, the rifle is a semi-automatic rifle .

[0004] In the known embodiments, rifles comprise a main body, also known as a receiver, in which or on which specific components such as those of the firing mechanism or the trigger assembly are housed or engaged.

[0005] Said main body is also suitable for supporting the barrel and the butt.

[0006] In the known solutions of rifles, with particular reference to their butts, multiple problems are identified.

[0007] Indeed, embodiments are known which are particularly complex and not very versatile, forcing users to have multiple butts to be used as needed depending on requirements.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a rifle solution alternative to the solutions of the prior art in which said problem is solved, proposinga butt solution that is extremely simple, yet at the same time extremely versatile.

[0009] Said object is achieved by means of the rifle according to claim 1. The dependent claims seek protection for further features and involve further technical advantages.

[0010] In addition, further features and advantages of the invention will appear from the description given below of its preferred embodiments, provided by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:

[0011] - Figure 1 shows in perspective a rifle according to the present invention;

[0012] - Figures 2 and 2a show respectively a perspective exploded view and a side sectional exploded view of a butt comprised in the rifle of figure 1;

[0013] - Figure 3 illustrates a side sectional view of an assembled butt comprised in the rifle of figure 1;

[0014] - Figure 3a is a rear view of the butt of figure 3;

[0015] - Figure 4 is a bottom view of a support device comprised in the butt of the rifle of figure 1;

[0016] - Figure 5 represents a partial top view of the butt body;

[0017] - Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the butt body.

[0018] With reference to the accompanying figures, the number 1 denotes, as a whole, a rifle in accordance with the present invention.

[0019] Preferably, said rifle 1 is a rifle for sporting use, for example for hunting.

[0020] Preferably, said rifle 1 is a semi-automatic rifle .

[0021] In accordance with the present invention, the rifle 1 comprises a main body 2. Preferably said main body 2 is also known as a receiver.

[0022] Said main body 2 houses or supports all the various components suitable for performing the firing action. For example, said main body 2 houses all the components of the firing mechanism.

[0023] The rifle 1 further comprises a barrel 3, which extends in length from the main body 2.

[0024] The barrel 3 extends in a first direction, along a barrel axis X-X.

[0025] In accordance with the present invention, the rifle 1 comprises a butt 4 for supporting or gripping the rifle 1 by the user.

[0026] Said butt 4 comprises a butt body 5, which extends in length from the main body 2 in a second direction, along a butt axis C-C.

[0027] According to a preferred embodiment, the barrel axis X-X and the butt axis C-C lie on the same imaginary plane .

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment, the barrel axis X-X and the butt axis C-C lie on distinct imaginary planes .

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, the barrel axis X-X and the butt axis C-C are substantially aligned.

[0030] According to a preferred embodiment, the barrel axis X-X and the butt axis C-C are mutually misaligned.

[0031] Preferably, the main body 2 extends in turn along the barrel axis X-X and / or along the butt axis C-C.

[0032] Preferably, the butt body 5 is adjustable in its position with respect to the main body 2.

[0033] Preferably, the butt body 5 is also known as a stock .

[0034] In accordance with the present invention, the butt 4 also comprises a support device 6.

[0035] Said support device 6 is positioned in an upper region of the butt body 5.

[0036] Preferably, the support device 6 is suitable for allowing the resting of a cheek of the user. Preferably, the support device 6 is also known as a cheekpiece .

[0037] Said support device 6 comprises an upper wall 600 and a right wing 601 and a left wing 602 extending transversely from the upper wall 600.

[0038] Preferably, the support device 6 is positioned astride the butt body 5 in an upper region. In particular, the right wing 601 and the left wing 602 are suitable for extending at the sides of the butt body 5, which comprises at its upper portion a base wall 51 engageable by the upper wall 600.

[0039] According to the present invention, the butt body 5 and the upper wall 600 comprise a protruding element 510 and a slot 610 appropriately shaped to engage each other in a direction parallel to the butt axis C-C.

[0040] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the protruding element 510 and the slot 610 are couplablewith shape coupling.

[0041] Preferably, the protruding element 510, in a cross-section, comprises a stem 511 and a head 512. Preferably, the slot 610 is complementarily shaped.

[0042] In other words, the protruding element 510 extends in length parallel to the butt axis C-C. Preferably, the stem 511 extends in length along the butt axis C-C. Preferably, above the stem 511, along the butt axis C-C, the protruding element 510 comprises a plurality of aligned heads 512.

[0043] According to a preferred embodiment, the protruding element 510 and the slot 610 are shaped so that, in their mutual engagement along the butt axis C-C, the butt body 5 and the support device 6 engage each other with a forced thrust and retaining interaction.

[0044] In other words, in the mutual engagement along the butt axis C-C, the butt body 5 engages the support device 6 in such a way that the butt body 5 pushes to the right on the right wing 601 and to the left on the left wing 602.

[0045] In other words, in the mutual engagement along the butt axis C-C, the butt body 5 engages the support device 6 in such a way that there is a verticalreciprocal retaining action .

[0046] According to a preferred embodiment , the protruding element 510 and / or the slot 610 extend substantially parallel to the butt axis C-C, in a top view, in a direction inclined by an inclination angle a so as to identi fy a more tapered portion proximally to the main body 2 .

[0047] In accordance with a further preferred embodiment , the protruding element 510 and / or the slot 610 extend substantially parallel to the butt axis C-C, in a side view, in a direction inclined by an auxiliary inclination angle p so as to identi fy a more tapered portion proximally to the main body 2 .

[0048] According to a preferred embodiment , the presence of said inclined surfaces causes a forced interaction action between the butt body 5 and the support device 6 that increases along the butt axis C-C .

[0049] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the protruding element 510 is comprised in the butt body 5 and the slot 610 is comprised in the support device 6 .

[0050] According to a preferred embodiment , the protruding element 510 extends in height from the base wall 51 .

[0051] Preferably, the head 512 extends in length inclined according to the inclination angle a.

[0052] Preferably, said inclination angle a is comprised between 0.2° - 2°.

[0053] Preferably, said inclination angle a is comprised between 0.5° - 1°.

[0054] According to a preferred embodiment, the head 512 extends parallel to the base wall 51.

[0055] According to a preferred embodiment, the head 512 extends inclined in accordance with the auxiliary inclination angle p, preferably with respect to the base wall 51, identifying a first height Hl and a second height H2.

[0056] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, instead, the slot 610 has linear and non-inclined walls so as to force the sliding on said inclined walls.

[0057] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the butt 4 comprises a locking member 7 suitable for mutually locking the support device 6 to the butt body 5.

[0058] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the locking member 7 extends substantially parallel to the butt axis C-C.

[0059] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the locking member 7 extends inclined with respect to the butt axis C-C .

[0060] Preferably, the locking member 7 extends crossing the butt body 5 , through its bottom wall 55 , engaging the support device 6 in a region proximal to the upper wall 600 .

[0061] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the locking member 7 is a screw screwable into a nut screw 670 obtained in the support device 6 .

[0062] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the support device 6 has an inner body 61 made of a rigid material for engaging the butt body 5 and has an outer body 62 facing outward made of a soft material . In other words , the inner body 61 is more rigid as compared with the outer body 62 .

[0063] According to a preferred embodiment , the outer body 62 is co-moulded with the inner body 61 .

[0064] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the inner body 61 and the outer body 62 are made of a polymer material .

[0065] Preferably, the inner body 61 is made of glass- filled polyamide .

[0066] Preferably, the outer body 62 is made of a polymermaterial .

[0067] Preferably, the outer body 62 is made of a rigid polymer material. Preferably, the outer body 62 is made of a soft polymer material.

[0068] According to a preferred embodiment, it further comprises a buttpad 8 engaged with the butt 4.

[0069] Preferably, the buttpad 8 is engaged with the bottom wall 55.

[0070] According to a preferred embodiment, the buttpad 8 is made of a polymer material, preferably it is made of a rubbery polymer material .

[0071] Preferably, the buttpad 8 is removable.

[0072] Preferably, the locking member 7 is accessible once the buttpad 8 is removed.

[0073] Innovatively, the rifle object of the present invention fully meets the set purpose.

[0074] Advantageously, the rifle object of the present invention is an alternative solution to those known.

[0075] Advantageously, the rifle object of the present invention has a simple butt with simple construction.

[0076] Advantageously, the rifle object of the present invention has a butt that is simple to use and adjust, offering high versatility.

[0077] Advantageously, the support device can bepositioned with simple operations . Advantageously, the support device can be replaced at the discretion of the user .

[0078] Advantageously, the support device can be mounted and locked to the butt body in such a way as to be integrally connected without having any play or movement even at the moment of firing .

[0079] Advantageously, in the mutual engagement between the support device and the butt body the two components interact reciprocally so as to integrally engage one another .

[0080] Advantageously, the support device can be mounted and locked to the butt body compensating for any manufacturing play and dimensional tolerances .

[0081] It is clear that a person skilled in the art , in order to meet contingent needs , could make modifications to the invention described above , all of which are contained within the scope of protection as defined by the following claims .

Claims

CLAIMS1. A rifle (1) , preferably of the semi-automatic type, comprising : i) a main body (2) ; ii) a barrel (3) , extending in length from the main body (2) , in a first direction, along a barrel axis (X-X) ; iii) a butt (4) comprising:- a butt body (5) , extending in length from the main body (2) , in a second direction, along a butt axis (C-C) ;- a support device (6) , positioned in an upper region of the butt body (5) , comprising an upper wall (600) and a right wing (601) and a left wing (602) extending transversely from the upper wall (600) ; wherein the butt body (5) and the upper wall (600) comprise a protruding element (510) and a slot (610) appropriately shaped to be mutually engaged in a direction substantially parallel to the butt axis (C-C) .

2. Rifle according to claim 1, wherein the protruding element (510) and the slot (610) are couplable with shape coupling, and the protruding element (510) comprises a stem (511) and a head (512) in a cross-section.

3. Rifle according to the preceding claims, wherein the protruding element (510) and the slot (610) are shaped so that, in the mutual engagement along the butt axis (C-C) ,the butt body (5) and the support device (6) engage with each other with a forced thrust and retaining interaction .

4. Rifle according to claim 3, wherein the protruding element (510) and / or the slot (610) extend parallel to the butt axis (C-C) , in a top view, in a direction inclined by an inclination angle (a) so as to identify a more tapered portion proximally to the main body (2) .

5. Rifle according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the protruding element (510) and / or the slot (610) extend parallel to the butt axis (C-C) , in a side view, in a direction inclined by an auxiliary inclination angle (p) so as to identify a more tapered portion proximally to the main body (2) .

6. Rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the protruding element (510) is comprised in the butt body (5) and the slot (610) is comprised in the support device (6) .

7. Rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the butt (4) comprises a locking member (7) suitable for mutually locking the support device (6) to the butt body (5) .

8. Rifle according to claim 7, wherein the locking member (7) crosses the butt body (5) , through a bottom wall (55)thereof, engaging the support device (6) in a region proximal to the upper wall (600) .

9. Rifle according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the locking member (7) is a screw screwable into a nut screw (670) obtained in the support device (6) .

10. Rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (6) has an inner body (61) made of a rigid material for engaging the butt body (5) and has an outward-facing outer body (62) made of a soft material.

11. Rifle according to claim 10, wherein the outer body (62) is co-molded with the inner body (61) .

12. Rifle according to any one of the preceding claims, also further comprising a buttpad (8) , preferably made of a polymer material, preferably made of a rubbery polymer material, engaged with the butt (4) .

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