EP2483623B1 - Firearm safety - Google Patents

Description

Field of the invention

The present invention relates generally to firearms, and more particularly, to apparatus and methods for preventing unauthorized, unauthorized use of firearms, or permitting authorized use.

Background of the invention

Approaches to prevent unauthorized use of firearms are known. Depending on whether or not there is an authorization to use a weapon, one or more components in the firearm are placed in positions that permit or prevent the delivery of a shot, i. the firearm is unlocked or secured.

Furthermore, a firearm which can be used as a function of an authorization is usually unlocked if an authorization for the firearm use exists for a person holding the firearm. Without authorization, the person can not fire the firearm.

From the DE 200 13 901 U1 , of the WO 02/10662 A1 and the US Pat. No. 6,499,243 B1 It is known to detect a fingerprint of a person holding a firearm. This is done regardless of whether the person wants to fire the firearm. Rather, as soon as the firearm is held, a fingerprint is detected and checked to see if it belongs to a person authorized to use firearms. If this is the case, the firearm is unlocked. If this is not the case, the firearm will remain secure.

Object of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide measures and means which increase the safety in authorizing use of firearms.

Summary of the invention

To achieve this object, the present invention provides a device, a firearm, a method and systems according to the independent claims. Preferred embodiments are given in the dependent claims.

In particular, the present invention provides a security device intended for a firearm. The security device comprises a release / locking device and a state change device.

According to embodiments, the release / locking device can be brought into a first state permitting a firing trigger and into a second firing-preventing state. Conditions that allow a shot trigger include, for example, that the trigger of the weapon is blocked, to a state in which the primer cap can not be fired, e.g. by blocking the firing pin or by preventing the firing pin from being actuated (for example, by the firing piece of the firearm or by external forces, forcibly or unintentionally, such as when the firearm is dropped). Without intending to be limited to conventional firearm security, it may be said that such conditions result in a firearm being released, while conditions preventing shot firing result in a secured firearm.

In such embodiments, only in response to the initiation of an in-firearm firing operation in the absence of authorization information, does the state changer manage to bring the enable / disable device from the first state to the second state. Firearms firing operations include, for example, the (even initial) actuation or contact of the trigger, by operating the trigger in the firearm operations (eg movement of the trigger bar, electrical and / or electronic signals to control the firearm, for example, for target detection, activation of Motors, actuators, etc. for shooting, loading of ammunition etc., cocking, etc.

The authorization information indicates authorization for use of the firearm and in particular firing. The authorization information may e.g. be provided in the form of a signal, single or multiple data, or by other information-bearing means. The authorization information may be transmitted to the security device, for example, by the firearm authorization verification device and / or an external device or system. Only when such a process is initiated or initiated and there is no authorization information, the state change means brings the release / locking device from the first, a firing permit permitting state in the second state in which a firing is prevented.

The security device may further comprise a state holding device capable of holding the release / disabling device (26) in the second state in response to the initiation of a firearm firing operation in the presence of authorization information. This may be the same firearm firing operation to which the state changer responds, or one another shotgun process for firing. If there is any firearm or firearm firing operation and authorization information is present as well, the state holding means serves to keep the enabling / disabling means in the first firing-triggering condition or to prevent that condition from being abandoned at least for as long as until a shot is fired. The state holding device may be provided in addition to or instead of devices such as the firearm itself, which hold the firearm in the unlocked mode.

In further embodiments, an enable / disable device and a state change device are also provided. Again, the release / locking device is in a first, a shot triggering permitting state and in a second, a shot trigger preventing state can be brought. However, the state-changing device provided here is only able to bring the enable / disable device from the second state to the first state in response to the initiation of a firearm-internal procedure for firing a shot in the presence of authorization information. In other words, when a shotgun firing operation is initiated or initiated and authorization information is also present, the state changer brings the enabling / disabling means from the second state in which firing is prevented to the first firing Status. It is possible that the release / locking device already has the second state or is brought into the second state before the state change device brings the release / locking device in the first state.

Further, the security device may include a state holding device capable of holding the release / disabling device in the second state in response to the initiation of a firearm firing operation in the absence of authorization information. Again, this may be the same firearm firing operation that the state change device responds to, or another firearm firing operation. When the or another shotgun process for firing a shot is present and authorization information is missing, the state holding means serves to keep the enabling / disabling means in the second firing-preventing state or to prevent it from leaving this state at least until, for example there is an authorization to use the firearm, in particular for firing. The state holding device may be provided in addition to or instead of devices such as the firearm itself, which hold the firearm in the unlocked mode.

In general, the securing device can have an actuating device, which can be designed as a function of the embodiments of the securing device.

In embodiments where the state changer is unable to bring the enable / disable device from the first state to the second state in response to initiation of a firearm firing operation in the absence of authorization information, the actuator may respond in response to initiating one or more of the firing conditions Firearm internal firing operation bring the release / locking device from the second state to the first state, preferably before the state change device engages.

In embodiments in which the state changer is enabled to bring the enable / disable device from the second state to the first state only in response to the initiation of a firearm firing operation in the presence of authorization information, the actuator may respond in response to the initiation of one or more of the firing conditions Firearm internal firing operation bring the release / locking device from the first state to the second state, again preferably before the state change device engages.

The actuating device and the state-changing device can be embodied as separate devices, have shared components and their own components, or be designed as a device which serves as an actuating device and state-changing device or whose integrated functions provide integrated design.

The actuator is capable of changing the state of the enabling / disabling device in a first time period.

Furthermore, it is possible for the state-changing device to be able to change the state of the enabling / disabling device in a second time interval. If present, it can be provided that the state holding device is able to hold the release / blocking device in the or a second temporal section in the respective state. The temporal sections in which the state-changing device or the state-holding device work can at least partially overlap or substantially coincide.

The first and second temporal sections (and also other temporal sections mentioned below) are periods of a movement process in the firearm, in particular movements of a trigger bar of the weapon, which can be effected by the withdrawal of the firearm. Further examples are movements of the trigger, movements of the firing pin, operations to convey a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber, etc.

The term "in" a temporal section includes that the respective process (eg to bring the enabling / disabling device from the first to the second state) requires a time duration which is shorter than that of the associated time interval or the time duration of the time Section essentially completely needed.

Preferably, the second temporal section directly adjoins the first temporal section. In further embodiments, an intermediate temporal section may be present between the first and second temporal sections. In such an intervening time interval, for example, electrical, electronic and / or mechanical processes may take place, e.g. related to the operation / use of the weapon. Thus, in such an intervening section, a cartridge could be carried into the cartridge chamber and positioned there and / or a check made as to whether or not there is authorization to use the weapon. Furthermore, for example, control operations, target acquisition processes, etc. may take place,

It is envisaged that in such an intermediate section, the release / locking device will remain in its respective state. This can e.g. be achieved by means of the actuator, for example, if this does not change their state or not so that the respective state of the release / locking device is left. This can also - alternatively or additionally - be achieved by the state holding device.

In order to bring the enabling / disabling device back to the respective initial state, when its state has been changed, the actuating device and / or the state changing device can be used. This can be done in a third temporal section. The third temporal section can be immediately adjacent to the second or begin at a time interval from the second.

The release / locking device may comprise a firing pin for the firearm. The striker may be in a first for the first state of the release / locking device Position in which a shot trigger is prevented, and for the second state of the release / locking device in a second position in which a shot can be issued, are. For example, depending on the design of the firearm, the firing pin may be rotatable, tiltable and / or (longitudinal / transverse) displaceable to take the first position and a second position.

The release / locking means may comprise a stop which is capable of limiting a firing action of the firing pin when in its first position.

The release / locking device may comprise a transmission element, which preferably comprises elastic material. The transmission element is intended to protect the release / locking device, the firing pin and / or other components of the weapon from damage when attempted by an unauthorized person to deliver a shot, in particular by at least partially absorbed or absorbed forces, the would cause an actuation of the firing pin. The transmission element may serve to transmit forces, in particular the hammer to trigger a shot, when the user is authorized to use the weapon.

In the first state of the release / blocking device, the transfer element can be movable relative thereto (eg to another component of the release / blocking device) and, in the second state of the release / blocking device, at least be fixed in such a way that a shot is triggered can (for example, be substantially limited by coupling with a component of the release / locking device or, by movements of the transmission element).

In further embodiments, it is provided that the transmission element in the first state of the release / locking device is movable relative to the firing pin, while the transmission element in the second state of the release / locking device can actuate the firing pin.

In particular, it is possible that if the transmission element is movable, no shot is fired, for example by the transmission element "intercepting" or compensating for forces, moments and / or movements that would otherwise trigger a shot. If the transmission element is fixed or movements of the transmission element of the release / locking device are substantially limited, a shot can be fired by For example, a shot triggering forces, moments and / or movements are transmitted from the transmission element.

It is provided, for example, that the transmission element in the first state of the release / locking device is movable relative to the firing pin and this can not or not act so that a shot is triggered. In the second state of the release / locking device, the transmission element cooperates with the firing pin or at least can cooperate so that a shot can be delivered.

The operative connection between transmission element and firing pin can be mechanical, hydraulic and / or pneumatic type. Such an active compound is also referred to below as a direct active compound. Alternatively or additionally, an electrical and / or electronic control may be used, e.g. using one or more controllable actuators causes the actuation. Such a coupling is also referred to below as an indirect active connection, which may be wired and / or wireless.

The actuating device can be designed for operative connection with a trigger rod of the firearm and can be actuated by means of the trigger rod.

The actuating means may comprise a control element which is operated by means of e.g. arranged on the trigger bar or connectable with this link control is movable, which is actuated in response to an actuation of the trigger of the firearm.

The actuator may be in direct (e.g., mechanical, hydraulic, and / or pneumatic) and / or indirect (e.g., electrical and / or electronic) operative connection with the release / disabling device as a whole or a component thereof, e.g. with the firing pin, stand.

The state holding device may comprise at least one component having two states inferior depending on existing or missing authorization information. This is to be understood in particular as meaning that the state holding device has or assumes a first state without authorization information, and has or assumes a second state in the case of authorization information. For example, in the first state, the state holding device may not have a direct and / or indirect operative connection with the enabling / disabling device, while the state holding device may directly and / or indirectly cooperate with the enabling / disabling device in its second state. The two states of the state holding device can be achieved, for example, by using a bistable element, a piezoelectric actuator, a switchable detent or hook, etc.

In further variants, the state holding device may (at least) comprise at least one component that is magnetizable depending on existing or non-existent authorization information. This can e.g. at least one controllable electromagnet activatable in response to authorization information, and / or at least one element having magnetically polarization controlled by authorization information and / or at least one element selectively magnetizable and demagnetisable, e.g. a soft magnetic element.

The state holding device may comprise a holding element, e.g. can interact with the release / locking device, preferably with the firing pin. For example, the holding member may be held in a hold position by the two-state component or by the magnetizable component in response to authorization information that at least partially prevents the state of the enable / disable device from being held. Without authorization information, the retaining member preferably may not cooperate with the release / locking means together or in a manner which permits or at least does not prevent a change in the state of the release / locking means.

The state changing means may comprise at least one restoring force and / or moment for the releasing / inhibiting member, preferably at least one of: a spring, a bimetal, a magnetic actuator, a motor actuator, a piezoelectric actuator, a magnetizable member. In the case of a spring, this may e.g. in response to or firearm firing operation, wherein the spring is relaxed again to return the release / locking device to its respective initial state. A bimetal, actuator, for example a magnetizable element, may e.g. in the absence of an authorization signal, be activated (or deactivated) to provide the energy that returns the enabling / disabling device to its original state.

In addition or as an alternative, the state-changing device can be designed to bring the securing device (back) into a state in which no shot can be dispensed or the firearm secures after delivery of a shot. This can be done, for example, positively controlled, while taking place in the firearm operations after Delivery of a shot (eg movements of the firing pin) can cause a provision of the securing device. In particular, the state changer may be configured to return the enable / disable device to the initial state in response to movements occurring in the firearm following delivery of a shot.

The state change device may, for example, comprise a guide structure formed in and / or on a fixed part of the firearm (eg handle) (eg recess with guide surface (s) and / or projecting guide surface (s)) which directly engage with the holding element and / or the actuating element and / or indirectly interact. The cooperation may be, for example, that one or more components of the firearm (e.g., striker) move along the guide structure and / or the condition retainer and / or the actuator upon delivery of a shot. A relative movement of the guide structure and the state holding device and / or actuating device relative to one another can generate forces and / or moments which act, for example, on the holding element and / or the actuating element (directly or indirectly) and move the latter in such a way that the release / locking device (FIG. again) is brought into the respective initial state.

The state-changing device can be in direct or indirect operative connection with the actuating device or can be coupled directly and / or indirectly to it.

The security device may include a controller for generating authorization information. The controller may be configured to detect whether there is authorization to use the firearm and then to generate authorization information or not. The controller may receive information about a weapon usage authorization from a separate authorization detection or verification device that may be located in the firearm itself or provided as an external device.

Furthermore, the security device can have a power supply in order, for example, to supply the release / blocking device, the state holding device, the state change device and / or the control device with energy. The power supply may be (eg, including one or more batteries and / or accumulators) in the handle, adjacent to the magazine in the handle or adjacent to the barrel. The power supply can also be partially designed (by a weapons user) portable and z. B. transmitted by inductive and / or capacitive transmission of energy to the firearm.

Furthermore, a receiving device may be present to receive information indicating an authorization to use the firearm, in particular for firing. Such information may be provided by, for example, electrical, magnetic, optical and / or radio transmission (e.g., RF signals, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, GSM / UMTS, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc.).

Furthermore, a so-called failsafe device can be provided, which is able to bring the release / locking device into a failsafe state in which a firing is fundamentally permitted in the case of at least partial faulty functioning of the securing device and / or the firearm. Failsafe devices include means for preventing the firearm from being used and, in particular, firing in the event of at least partially faulty operation of the securing device, but also of the firearm itself. For this purpose, the release / locking device is brought into a so-called failsafe state. Fail-safe states include, depending on the embodiment, "bypassing" or disabling the enabling / disabling device, or achieving and / or maintaining a condition for the enabling / disabling device that it does not perform the function of preventing firing. Such embodiments may be advantageous, for example, in the case of police weapons, military firearms, etc., in order to be able to shoot in the event of a fault, in principle, but in particular in emergency situations.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a firearm with a security device according to the invention.

The firearm may include a trigger, a trigger bar cooperating with the trigger and the release / blocking device, and a striking piece cooperating with the trigger rod. In the case of firearms where shot firing involves at least partially non-mechanical processes (e.g., control signals), it is contemplated that the corresponding non-mechanical components cooperate with the release / locking device and / or the hammer in a comparable manner.

If present, the link control of the securing device and the trigger bar can be in operative connection with each other. The link control, if present, may be attached to or actuatable from the trigger bar.

Preferably, the energy supply of the securing device may be at least partially disposed in the firearm (eg in the handle) and / or be connectable to this. The control device of the securing device can be arranged at least partially in or on the barrel and / or in the grip piece of the firearm.

Further, the present invention provides a method of securing a firearm depending on authorization to use the firearm. The above additional information on securing devices according to the invention apply correspondingly to methods according to the invention and are therefore not repeated here.

In one embodiment of the method, only in response to an initiation of an in-firearm firing operation, the firearm is brought into a state in which a firing is prevented if there is no authorization to use the firearm.

In such embodiments, in response to initiating one or the firearm firing operation, a condition of the firearm in which firing is permitted may be maintained if there is authorization to use the firearm.

Further, it is possible to first bring the firearm in the state in which a firing is allowed in response to a firing of one or the firearm-internal procedure for firing.

In further embodiments of the method, only in response to the initiation of an in-firearm firing operation, the firearm is brought into a state in which a firing is permitted if there is authorization to use the firearm.

In such embodiments, a state of the firearm in which firing is prevented may be maintained in response to the firing of one or the firearm firing operation, if there is no authorization to use the firearm.

Further, in response to the initiation of one or the firearm firing operation, it is possible to first bring the firearm to the operating condition in which a firing is prevented.

Preferably, only in response to a triggering of one or the firearm-internal procedure for firing a shot, it is checked whether there is an authorization to use the firearm.

The check for authorization to use the firearm can be made within the firearms. For example, the firearm may include means for itself to determine and / or to receive information indicating whether the firearm is being used and in particular a shot may be fired.

Additionally or alternatively, the examination of whether there is authorization to use the firearm can be performed firearm-externally and the test result of the firearm can be provided. The authorization to perform firearm and firearm-firing may result in increased security and better protection against unauthorized / desired use of the firearm.

Furthermore, information indicating an authorization to handle the firearm can be detected or generated, depending on which the firearm is brought to a ready state or a state in which the firearm is not operational. Such embodiments allow, for example, initially (eg, when removed from a gun cabinet or when grasping) to check whether a user is in principle authorized to use the firearm and / or whether the firearm may be used in a particular area (eg shooting range) and / or whether a shot may be cast in a certain area (eg area between shooter and target) or not (eg towards a driver). If this is the case, the firearm can be "unlocked" so that if a subsequent check is for authorization to fire, a shot may be fired. Without authorization to handle the firearm, no shot can be fired even if there is authorization to fire.

In such embodiments, it may be checked whether there is an authorization for handling the firearm corresponding to a certain type, and the firearm authorization type information indicating the check result is provided. This allows, for example, to assign persons to different user groups, authorization classes, etc., to define permitted and / or unauthorized spatial areas and / or periods for firearms use, authorized and / or unauthorized spatial areas in which shots may or may not be fired.

In other variants, it is checked whether the authorization type information indicates that firing is basically permitted if at least one of the steps provided in response to the firing of a firearm firing operation can not be performed due to an in-firearm malfunction. These embodiments may be used, for example, to e.g. Be able to use police or military firearms even if the firearm, components thereof, in particular a security device according to the invention, and / or devices used with the firearm (e.g., external means for authorization verification) are at least partially malfunctioning.

The present invention also provides a system comprising a firearm of the invention and a firearm-external authorization verification unit. The firearm-external authorization check unit may, upon authorization for use and / or handling of the firearm, generate an enable signal and transmit it to the firearm, the security device of the present invention being configured to change or maintain the state of the enable / disable device only upon receipt of the enable signal; in which a firing is allowed.

Further, the present invention provides a system comprising a firearm according to the invention and a firearm-external firing range detection unit. The firearm-external firing range detection unit can determine whether a current firing results in a shot at least in a certain area.

Preferably, the firing range detection unit generates a release signal when a current firing result results in a firing in a first designated area.

In such variants, it is provided that the securing device permits firing only in the case of the present release signal.

Additionally or alternatively, the firing range detection unit can generate a blocking signal if a current firing result leads to a shot in a second specific range.

In such variants, it is provided that the securing device allows a firing only in the absence of a blocking signal.

The above systems can be combined to form a system arrangement according to the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 und 2

schematische Darstellungen einer erfindungsgemäßen Schusswaffe,

Fig. 3a und 3b

schematische Darstellungen einer erfindungsgemäßen Sicherungsvorrichtung,

Fig. 4

eine schematische Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführung der Sicherungsvorrichtung,

Fig. 5a, 5b und 5c

schematische Darstellungen einer erfindungsgemäßen Sicherungsvorrichtung mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem Ausgangszustand,

Fig. 6

eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Sicherungsvorrichtung mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem Ausgangszustand,

Fig. 7a, 7b und 7c

schematische Darstellungen der Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 5 mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe zulassenden Zustand,

Fig. 8

eine schematische Darstellung der Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 6 mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe zulassenden Zustand,

Fig. 9a und 9b

schematische Darstellungen der erfindungsgemäßen Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 5 mit der Sicherungsvorrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe zulassenden Zustand bei Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung,

Fig. 10

eine schematische Darstellung der Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 6 mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe zulassenden Zustand bei Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung,

Fig. 11a und 11b

schematische Teilansichten der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe verhindernden Zustand bei Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung,

Fig. 12a und 12b

schematische Darstellungen der erfindungsgemäßen Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 5 mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe verhindernden Zustand ohne Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung,

Fig. 13

eine schematische Darstellung der Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 6 mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe verhindernden Zustand ohne Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung,

Fig. 14a und 14b

schematische Teilansichten der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe zulassendem Zustand ohne Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung,

Fig. 15 und 16

schematische Teilansichten einer weiteren Ausführung der Sicherungsvorrichtung,

Fig. 17a und 17b

schematische Darstellungen einer weiteren Ausführung erfindungsgemäßen Sicherungsvorrichtung mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem Ausgangszustand,

Fig. 18a und 18b

schematische Darstellungen der Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 17a und 17b mit der Freigabe-/Sperreinrichtung in einem eine Schussabgabe zulassenden Zustand bei Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung, und

Fig. 19a und 19b

schematische Darstellungen der Sicherungsvorrichtung von Fig. 17a und 17b in einem eine Schussabgabe verhindernden Zustand ohne Autorisierung zur Schusswaffenverwendung.

In the following description, reference is made to the attached drawings, which show:

Fig. 1 and 2

schematic representations of a firearm according to the invention,

Fig. 3a and 3b

schematic representations of a security device according to the invention,

Fig. 4

a schematic representation of another embodiment of the securing device,

Fig. 5a, 5b and 5c

schematic representations of a securing device according to the invention with the release / locking device in an initial state,

Fig. 6

a schematic representation of a securing device according to the invention with the release / locking device in an initial state,

Fig. 7a, 7b and 7c

schematic representations of the safety device of Fig. 5 with the release / locking device in a firing permit state,

Fig. 8

a schematic representation of the securing device of Fig. 6 with the release / locking device in a firing permit state,

Fig. 9a and 9b

schematic representations of the securing device according to the invention of Fig. 5 with the security device in a firing permit state upon authorization for firearms use,

Fig. 10

a schematic representation of the securing device of Fig. 6 with the enabling / disabling device in a firing permit state when authorized to use firearms,

Fig. 11a and 11b

schematic partial views of the release / locking device in a firing-preventing state upon authorization for firearms use,

Fig. 12a and 12b

schematic representations of the securing device according to the invention of Fig. 5 with the enabling / disabling device in a firing-preventing state without authorization for firearms use,

Fig. 13

a schematic representation of the securing device of Fig. 6 with the enabling / disabling device in a firing-preventing state without authorization for firearms use,

Figs. 14a and 14b

schematic partial views of the release / locking device in a firing permit state without authorization for firearms use,

FIGS. 15 and 16

schematic partial views of another embodiment of the securing device,

Figs. 17a and 17b

schematic representations of another embodiment of the invention safety device with the release / locking device in an initial state,

Figs. 18a and 18b

schematic representations of the safety device of Figs. 17a and 17b with the enabling / disabling device in a firing permit state, upon authorization for firearms use, and

FIGS. 19a and 19b

schematic representations of the safety device of Figs. 17a and 17b in a firing-preventing state without authorization for firearms use.

Description of preferred embodiments

Fig. 1 and 2 show schematically a firearm 2 with integrated safety device. Such a securing device is described below with reference to Fig. 3 to 16 described in more detail. Fig. 1 and 2 show the firearm 2 without handles. The firearm 2 comprises a handle 4, in the handle part 6, a magazine 8 is arranged. In the illustrated firearm 2, the handle 4 extends from the illustrated in the illustration right lower end of the handle portion 6 to the left upper end as shown at the mouth opening. Further show Fig. 1 and 2 a trigger guard 10, a trigger 12, a hammer 14 and a carriage 16. In the handle 6, a barrel 18 and an illustration separately designed cartridge chamber 20 are arranged.

In the grip 4, for example in the grip part 6, a power supply 22 can be accommodated for the security device, for example in the form of batteries or accumulators.

For controlling the securing device, a control device (not shown) is provided which can be integrated into the securing device or designed as a separate component thereto. In the latter case, the control device can be arranged for example in the grip 4 adjacent to the securing device, in the handle part 6 or in a part 24 of the handle 4, which adjoins the front upper end of the trigger guard 10.

In principle, the power supply 22 and the control device can be arranged in the firearm 2 at any point where, for example, corresponding installation space (in any case) is present or can be provided by appropriate design of the grip 4. The control device is preferably arranged at (as far as possible) a small distance from the securing device in order, for example, to minimize the effort required to connect the control device and the securing device. This can also apply to the power supply 22. However, questions of weight distribution in the firearm 2 in the arrangement of the power supply 22 and / or the control device play a role, for example, an arrangement in the handle part 6 may be advantageous.

Instead of an integrated into the firearm 2 power supply 22 can (complementary or alternative) an external power supply (not shown) may be used, which can transmit energy, for example by means of capacitive and / or inductive coupling to the security device. Such an external power supply can be carried, for example, on the hand or arm of a weapons user. Such embodiments may increase safety in that only the presence of an external power supply may allow use of the firearm, namely when only the external power supply or the external power supply together with a power supply 22 integrated in the firearm 2 permits operation of the security device.

Fig. 3 11 shows schematic views of an embodiment of a security device in which, upon actuation of the trigger, the release / locking device is first brought into a first firing permit state and then, depending on whether or not there is authorization to use a firearm, the release / Locking device is kept in the first state or brought into a second state in which a firing is prevented or not allowed.

The safety device comprises a release / locking device, generally designated 26, having a striker 28, a transmission member 30 and a stop 32. The striker 28 is movable in directions along the arrow 34 (longitudinally) about a cartridge disposed in the cartridge chamber 20 ignite. For engagement with ammunition located in the cartridge chamber 20, the striker 28 has a striker or firing pin 38 extending longitudinally away from its main body 36. Further, the firing pin 28, as indicated by arrow 40, rotatable about its longitudinal axis. Rotational movements of the firing pin 28 can be effected by acting on the main body 32 webs or lugs 42 and 44 acting forces and / or moments. As shown, the firing pin 28 has two webs 42 and 44. In further embodiments, only one web or three or more webs can be used to rotate the firing pin 28. Instead of a force extending from the main body 36 structure for receiving rotations of the firing pin 28 causing forces and / or moments of the main body 36 may have one or more recesses in the rotation causing elements can intervene.

At its end adjacent to the stop 32, the main body 36 has a first positive locking structure 46. The first positive locking structure 46 can, with appropriate positioning of the firing pin 28 in a complementarily shaped recess 48 in the attack 32 are introduced; this is eg in Figs. 14a and 14b illustrated. With such a positioning of the firing pin 28, it can be moved for discharging a shot in the longitudinal direction and for cooperation with ammunition located in the cartridge chamber 20. If the firing pin 28 is not positioned or rotated so that the first positive locking structure 46 can be introduced into the recess 48, the interaction of the first positive locking structure 46 and the stop 32 prevents movement of the firing pin 28 such that the firing pin 38 is not operatively connected can enter ammunition in the cartridge chamber 20. This is eg in Fig. 11a and 11b illustrated.

Longitudinal movement of striker 28 to dispense a shot is effected by striker 14 as it actuates striker 28. In the illustrated embodiments, the transmission element 30 is used, via which the firing pin 28 (indirectly) can be actuated. In further variants, the transmission element 30 can not be used, in which case the striking piece 14 can interact directly with the firing pin 28. At its end adjacent to the transmission element 30, the main body 36 of the firing pin 28 has a second form-fitting structure 50.

In the position of the firing pin 28, in which the first positive locking structure 46 cooperates or cooperates with the stop 32 and prevents or at least limits movements of the firing pin 28 in its longitudinal direction, the second positive locking structure 50 can engage in a recess 52 provided on the transmission element 30. In this position, relative movements between the transmission element 30 and firing pin 28 are possible. In the position of the firing pin 28, in which the first form-fitting structure 46 can engage in the recess 48, the second form-fitting structure 50 and the transmission element 32 face each other so that the second form-fitting structure 50 can not engage in the recess 52.

Furthermore, an actuating device 54 with a control element 56 and an actuating element 58 is shown. The control element 56 and the actuating element 58 provide a cam mechanism or cam gear, wherein the actuating element 58 acts as a drive member and the control element 56 as a driven member. The control element 56 is operatively connected to a slotted guide 60, for example by means of a pin 62 formed on the control element 56. As shown, the slotted guide 60 can be constructed in the same construction with a trigger bar 64 of the weapon 2. In other variants, the slotted guide 60 can be provided as a separate component, which can be subsequently arranged on the trigger bar 64, for example during assembly of the weapon. Indirect active compounds are also possible.

The securing device further comprises a state holding device 66 with an electromagnet 68 and a holding element 70 operatively connected to the firing pin 28. The holding element 70 can be mounted floating in an optional guide 72 by means of a spring 74. This storage can compensate for manufacturing tolerances and, for example, changes caused by wear or abrasion. A floating bearing can also be achieved by the solenoid 68 by means of a spring 76 (as shown in FIGS Fig. 3a and 3b upwards) is biased towards the guide 72 towards. In such embodiments, the solenoid 68 may engage the opposing surface 78 of the guide 72 and thus retain the retainer 70 in a desired position, as described below.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment with a state holding device 66, in which the holding member 70 is used without guide 72 and the cooperating with a spring 76 electromagnet is arranged biased in the direction of the holding member 70. In such an embodiment, the solenoid 68 can directly engage the retaining element 70 and hold it in a desired position.

In further variants, the state holding device 66 may comprise at least one component capable of assuming two defined states, such as a bistable element, a piezoelectric actuator, a detent or hook, magnetic components with variable magnetic polarization, and / or an element that is magnetizable and demagnetisable is. One of the conditions that can be adopted by the state-retaining device 66 is to hold the firing pin 28 in a desired position, while the other state of the state-retaining device 66 allows or does not fix the firing pin 28 in one position.

The safety device also includes a state change device 78, which comprises a spring 80, which is in operative connection with the actuating device 54, in particular with the actuating element 58 cooperates. An object of the state changer 78 is to move the firing pin 28 from the position in which it can be held by the state retainer 66, in particular so that the firing pin 28 assumes a further predefined position. In further embodiments, the state change device 78 may comprise any components with which forces and / or moments can be generated which can act on the firing pin 28 directly (ie in direct operative connection with the firing pin 28) or indirectly (eg via the state retaining device 66). Examples include bimetals, magnetic actuators, motor actuators, piezoelectric actuators, magnetizable elements and the like. In a likewise provided variant, the holding and the state-changing device can be of uniform construction, wherein, for example, by means of a force and / or moment generating element on the one hand the firing pin 28 can be held in a predefined position or brought out of this.

The state changer 78 may comprise the spring 74 and / or the spring 76, in addition or as an alternative to the spring 80. In such embodiments, the spring 74 and / or spring 76 adjacent to the floating bearing in the state holding device also serves to cause a return of the firing pin 28.

The actuating element 58 has a recess 82 cooperating with the web 42. The holding element 66 has a recess 84 in operative connection with the web 46. By movements of the actuating element 58, as indicated by arrow 86, and movements of the retaining element 70, as indicated by arrow 88, the firing pin 28 can be rotated and kept positioned. According to the drawings, it is provided that a movement of the actuating element 58 in Fig. 3b upward rotation of the firing pin 28 counterclockwise and a movement of the holding member 70 in Fig. 3b can cause upward rotation of the firing pin 28 clockwise. Furthermore, it is provided that a rotation of the firing pin 28 in the counterclockwise direction, a movement of the retaining element 70 in Fig. 3b downwards, while a rotation of the firing pin 28 in a clockwise direction, the actuator 58 as shown by Fig. 3b moved down.

Movements of the actuating element 58 upward as shown in the illustration are achieved by means of a control contour 56 formed curve contour 90 which can act on the lower end 92 of the actuating element 58 as shown. In the embodiments shown, the control element 56 or the curve contour 98 is not always in operative connection with the actuating element 58. Rather, it is provided that such an operative connection substantially exists if the actuating element 58 is to be moved by means of the control element 56.

Referring to Fig. 5 . 6 . 7 and 8th and FIG. 14 states and processes are described that may be provided for the embodiments shown regardless of whether a user of the firearm 2 is authorized to use it or not, so may shoot or not.

Fig. 5 and 6 show a state of the securing device and cooperating components of the firearm 2 before actuation of the trigger 12. In this state, the release / locking device is in a so-called first state in which the firearm 2 is secured, so no shot can be delivered. In the first state of the release / locking device, the firing pin 28 has a first position in which it is not or not sufficiently movable in the longitudinal direction that a shot can be triggered.

In the first position of the firing pin 28, this is positioned so that the first positive locking structure 46 can not be introduced into the recess 48, but movements of the firing pin 28 are prevented in the longitudinal direction by operative connection of the first positive locking structure 46 and the stopper 32. In the first position, as shown, the first interlocking structure 46 may be spaced from the stop 32. Although this allows for slight movements of the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction, but prevents the firing pin 28 can be moved so far that a shot can be triggered. In further embodiments, the first interlocking structure 46 and the stopper 32 contact, so that the firing pin 28 is substantially not movable in the longitudinal direction. In the first position of the firing pin 28 whose second interlocking structure 50 is positioned in alignment so that it can be introduced into the recess 52 of the transmission element 30. It is thus possible to move the transmission element 30 towards the main body 36 of the firing pin 28, so that the second form-fitting structure 50 can be inserted at least partially into the recess 52 of the transmission element 30. In this first state of the release / locking device or this first position of the firing pin 28, it is therefore not possible to deliver a shot when forces act on the firing pin 28, for example when the firearm 2 is dropped or abusive use of the firearm 2 of outside forces on the transmission element 30 or the hammer 14 are exercised.

In the first state of the release / locking device, the actuating element 58 and the retaining element 70 by the spring (s) 74/76/80 held in the positions shown (biased). Furthermore, there is no operative connection between the actuating element 58 and the control element 56 in the first state of the release / locking device.

If, as in Fig. 7 shown, the trigger 12 is actuated, the trigger bar 64 is moved. This is in Fig. 7a indicated by the arrows 94 and 96. The movement of the trigger bar 64 causes by means of the slide guide 60 and the guided there pin 62 a movement of the control element 56 such that it enters into operative connection with the actuating element 58 and this against the force of the spring (s) 74/76/80 as shown upwards emotional. The Movement of the actuating element 58 in turn causes a rotation of the firing pin 28 in the counterclockwise direction, wherein the operative connection between the firing pin 28 and the retaining element 70 of this according to Fig. 7a and 7b and Fig. 8 moved down. This is in Fig. 7b and 8th indicated by the arrows 98, 100 and 102, respectively.

This movement processes cause the firing pin 28 is brought into a second position in which the first positive locking structure 46 is positioned in alignment with the recess 48 and thus introduced into this. Movements of the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction are thus possible. Furthermore, the second form-fitting structure 50 is positioned relative to the transmission element 30 such that the second form-fitting structure 50 can not engage in the recess 52 of the transmission element 30. This is also in Figs. 14a and 14b illustrated. Movements of the transmission element 30 in the longitudinal direction lead to a movement of the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction due to the (existing or produced by movement of the transmission element 30) operative connection between the transmission element 30 and the second form-fitting structure 50. This second state of the release / locking device or this second position of the firing pin 28 would in principle make it possible to trigger a shot by moving the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction. With proper use of the weapon this is not (yet) the case, because the hammer 14 is only in its cocked position (see, eg Fig. 7a ).

The period in which the trigger rod 64 performs a movement due to the actuation of the trigger 12, which leads to the assumption of the second state of the release / locking device and the second position of the firing pin 28 comprises the above-mentioned first temporal portion.

The first temporal section is followed (immediately or temporally spaced) by a second temporal section. The further states and procedures now depend on whether authorization information (hereinafter by way of example in the form of an authorization signal) is present, indicating that the weapon can be used to deliver a shot. In order to check whether or not such an authorization exists, a control device housed in the weapon can be used, which generates an authorization signal upon authorization, while without an authorization no authorization signal is generated. Information about authorization to use the weapon may be provided, for example, by means of a user-portable transponder, radio transmitter, a finger pressure sensor provided on the weapon, and the like.

The authorization check can always be performed at any time. However, because the decision as to whether or not an actuation of the trigger 12 is actually allowed to give a shot is made when the release / inhibit device 26 is in its second state, the verification of the authorization can be performed shortly before. This has the advantage, for example, that authorization can only be checked shortly before the striking piece 14 is triggered. Thus, in the period between the initial actuation of the trigger 12 and the time at which the release / locking device 26 assumes its second state, the authorization is no longer present, the delivery of a shot is prevented.

In the event of authorization to use the firearm 2 is now on Fig. 9 . 10 and 11 Referenced. If there is an authorization and the authorization signal is generated, the electromagnet 68 is energized to generate a magnetic field that holds the holding member 70 in the in Fig. 9b and 10 position shown. Thus, the firing pin 28 is held in its second position. This can be referred to as a "sharp" operating state of the firearm 2.

The thereby occurring movements of the trigger rod 64 lead by means of the sliding guide 60 to a movement of the control element 56 away from the actuating element 58. By held in its second position striker 28 and the actuator 58 is in the in the lower view of Fig. 6 held position shown. The movement of the trigger bar 60 may optionally lead to a further tensioning of the striking piece 14. Now, if the hammer 14 is triggered and strikes against the transmission element 30, this and due to its operative connection with the firing pin 28 and this also moves in the longitudinal direction. This leads to an interaction of the firing pin 38 with a cartridge located in the cartridge chamber 20, whereby it is fired.

Then go firing pin 28 and transfer member 30 and striker 14, trigger rod 64 and trigger 12 back to their original positions. It should be noted that the state holding device 66 can only be activated until the first form-fitting structure 46 is inserted into the recess 48 (at least) so far that longitudinal movement of the firing pin 28 can no longer be prevented. However, it is also possible to keep the state holding device 66 activated longer, for example until one, several or all of the firing pin 28, the transmission element 30, the hammer 14, the trigger bar 64 and the trigger 12 have resumed their initial positions. In both cases, compared to known approaches, the state latch 66 is only briefly activated, which can minimize the energy required for activation; As a result, a power supply 22 with a comparatively small size / capacity can also be used.

In the case without authorization to use the firearm 2 will now open Fig. 12 . 13 and 14 Referenced. If there is no authorization and no authorization signal is generated, the state holding device 66 is not activated or the electromagnet 64 is not energized. The movement of the trigger bar 64 now causes, as already described, a movement of the control element 56 away from the actuating element 58. This allows the spring (s) 72/74/80 to actuate the actuator 58 as shown in FIG Fig. 12b and 13 moved down. This movement of the actuator 58 returns the firing pin to its first position, thereby returning the release / locking device to its first state. In this case, the holding member 70 is moved back up. This is in Fig. 12b and 13 indicated by the arrows 104, 106 and 108, respectively. In this "secured" state of the firearm, as explained above, the firing pin 28 can not be moved to deliver a shot. Now, when the hammer 14 is triggered and hits the transmission element 30, this is moved to the main body 36 of the firing pin 28 and the second interlocking structure 50 in the recess 52 (partially) introduced. Thus, force applied by the striking piece 14 only leads to a movement of the transmission element 30, but not to a movement of the firing pin 28 for firing or to a movement which does not trigger a shot. This is also in Figs. 14a and 14b illustrated. By appropriate design of the second positive locking structure 50 and / or the recess 52, it is possible to prevent or at least minimize a force of the hammer 14 on the firing pin 28. Preferably, the transfer member 30 is at least partially constructed of an elastically deformable material that can absorb forces generated by the hammer 14. Thereafter, the hammer 14, the trigger bar 64 and / or trigger 12 move back to their original positions. The release / locking device 26, the actuator 54 and the state holding device 66 may have already assumed their initial positions due to the lack of authorization signal, for example, before the hammer 14 strikes the transmission element 30.

The period until the striking piece 14 strikes the transmission element 30 includes the above second temporal section for both the "sharp" and the "secured" operating state of the weapon. This can be followed by a third temporal section in which the hammer 14, the trigger bar 64 and the trigger 12 assume their initial positions again. The components of the security device may depend on whether an authorization signal or not, take their starting positions in the third temporal section or already in the second temporal section.

Fig. 15 and 16 show a further embodiment of a state change device. This variant can also be referred to as positively controlled state-changing device, because here the provision of the securing device and in particular of the state holding device 66 is assisted by movements in the firearm 2 according to a shot (automatic). In the variant shown, a state holding device 66 is used, in which the holding element 70 is guided in the guide 72 and mounted by means of the spring 74 (see, for example, FIG Fig. 5b . 7b 9b ). Instead of such a state holding device 66, a state holding device 66 may be used, in which the holding element 70 without guide 72 can interact directly with the electromagnet 68 and the electromagnet 68 is mounted by means of the spring 76.

In the handle 14, a recess 110 is formed, into which the illustrated lower end of the guide 72 of the retaining element 70 can engage. Fig. 15 shows a "sharp" state of the firearm 2 before delivering a shot, wherein the state holding device 66 holds the firing pin 28 in the position corresponding thereto. In particular, the retaining element 70 is held by its guide 72 by the electromagnet 76 in the lower position as shown, as well as in Fig. 7b the case is. In this state, as shown, the lower end of the guide 72 may be located at the left end of the recess 110, where a stop surface 112 may be provided as a movement restriction.

After delivery of a shot of the firing pin 28 moves as shown to the right. In this case, the firing pin 28 takes the state holding device 66, in particular by the operative connection with the holding element 70. As a result, the guide 72 is also moved as shown to the left and is lifted by a guide surface 114 of the recess 110 from the electromagnet. This is in Fig. 16 illustrated. This movement of the guide 72, optionally supported by the force of the spring 74, moves the retaining element 70 (as shown above), that the firing pin 28 is moved to its initial position (back). The safety device assumes its first state (again) and the firearm 2 is secured.

When using a state holding device 66 without a guide 72, the lower, the electromagnet 68 opposite end of the holding member 70 engage in the recess 110 and are guided in this, in particular by the guide surface 114.

In further embodiments, a positively controlled reset (in addition to the above embodiment or alternatively thereto) may be effected by means of the actuating device 54 and in particular by means of the actuating element 58. In such variants, e.g. provided that the actuating element 58 with the recess 110 and its guide surface 114 or a similar acting guide structure can cooperate, as described above for the holding member 70 and its guide 72. As a guide structure, instead of a recess, a structure protruding (for example from the grip piece 4) may also be used, for example in the form of a protruding cam surface. Also, combinations of recesses and protruding shapes as a guide structure are possible.

Even in such positively controlled embodiments, the above with reference to Fig. 3 to 14 described embodiments of the state change means 66 are used, for example, to provide for an additional provision that support the positively controlled reset and / or causes a provision when the positively controlled reset fails. Further, it is possible to make a force-actuated provision to supplement and / or hedge the above with reference to Fig. 3 to 14 described embodiments of the state change means 66 to provide.

In other embodiments of the security device, when the trigger is operated, the release / disabling device is brought into a first firing allowance state or held in the second state depending on whether or not there is authorization to use a firearm a shot is prevented or not allowed.

The securing devices now described include a release / locking device, a state change device and an actuator, and in some embodiments a state retaining device. These devices may differ in terms of their design and function from the above enable / disable, state change, actuation or state hold devices.

17 to 19 show schematic views of an embodiment of a security device in which preferably upon actuation of the trigger, the release / locking device is first held in a first, a firing-preventing state and then upon actuation of the trigger depending on whether an authorization to use a Firearm is present or not, the release / locking device is brought into a second state in which a firing is permitted, or is held in the first state.

The above statements also apply to this embodiment, unless stated otherwise. For the sake of completeness, however, some remarks are repeated without any limitation being intended thereby.

The safety device comprises a release / locking device, generally designated 26, having a striker 28, a transmission member 30 and a stop 32. The striker 28 is movable in directions along the arrow 34 (longitudinally) about a cartridge disposed in the cartridge chamber 20 ignite. For engagement with ammunition located in the cartridge chamber 20, the striker 28 has a striker or firing pin 38 extending longitudinally away from its main body 36. Further, the firing pin 28, as indicated by arrow 40, rotatable about its longitudinal axis. Rotational movements of the firing pin 28 can be effected by acting on the main body 32 webs or lugs 42 and 44 acting forces and / or moments. As shown, the firing pin 28 has two webs 42 and 44. In further embodiments, only one web or three or more webs can be used to rotate the firing pin 28. Instead of a force extending from the main body 36 structure for receiving rotations of the firing pin 28 causing forces and / or moments of the main body 36 may have one or more recesses in the rotation causing elements can intervene.

At its end adjacent to the stop 32, the main body 36 has a first positive locking structure 46. The first interlocking structure 46 can be introduced into a complementarily shaped recess 48 in stop 32 with appropriate positioning of the firing pin 28; this is eg in Figs. 14a and 14b illustrated. With such a positioning of the firing pin 28, it can be moved for discharging a shot in the longitudinal direction and for cooperation with ammunition located in the cartridge chamber 20. If the firing pin 28 is not positioned or rotated so that the first positive locking structure 46 can be introduced into the recess 48, the interaction of the first positive locking structure 46 and the stop 32 prevents movement of the firing pin 28 such that the firing pin 38 is not operatively connected can enter ammunition in the cartridge chamber 20. This is eg in Fig. 11a and 11b illustrated.

Longitudinal movement of striker 28 to dispense a shot is effected by striker 14 as it actuates striker 28. In the illustrated embodiments, the transmission element 30 is used, via which the firing pin 28 (indirectly) can be actuated. In further variants, the transmission element 30 can not be used, in which case the striking piece 14 can interact directly with the firing pin 28. At its end adjacent to the transmission element 30, the main body 36 of the firing pin 28 has a second form-fitting structure 50.

In the position of the firing pin 28, in which the first positive locking structure 46 cooperates or cooperates with the stop 32 and prevents or at least limits movements of the firing pin 28 in its longitudinal direction, the second positive locking structure 50 can engage in a recess 52 provided on the transmission element 30. In this position, relative movements between the transmission element 30 and firing pin 28 are possible. In the position of the firing pin 28, in which the first form-fitting structure 46 can engage in the recess 48, the second form-fitting structure 50 and the transmission element 32 face each other so that the second form-fitting structure 50 can not engage in the recess 52.

Furthermore, an actuating device 54 with a control element 56 and an actuating element 58 is shown. The actuating element 58 is mounted in a guide 116 by means of a spring 118. In further embodiments, the actuator 58 may be provided without guide 116 and interact directly with the control 56. The control element 56 or the guide 116 and the actuation element 58 provide a cam mechanism or cam mechanism, the actuation element 58 or the guide 116 acting as the drive element and the control element 56 acting as the output element. The control element 56 is operatively connected to a slotted guide 60, for example by means of a pin 62 formed on the control element 56. As shown, the slotted guide 60 can be constructed in the same construction with a trigger bar 64 of the weapon 2. In other variants, the slotted guide 60 can be provided as a separate component, which can be subsequently arranged on the trigger bar 64, for example during assembly of the weapon. Indirect active compounds are also possible.

The securing device further comprises a state holding device 66 having an electromagnet 68 and a holding element 70 operatively connected to the firing pin 28. A floating mounting of the electromagnet 68 is achieved by means of a spring 76 which moves the electromagnet 68 (as shown in the downward direction) towards Retaining element 70 is biased towards.

In further variants, the state holding device 66 may comprise at least one component capable of assuming two defined states, such as a bistable element, a piezoelectric actuator, a detent or hook, magnetic components with variable magnetic polarization, and / or an element that is magnetizable and demagnetisable is. One of the conditions that can be adopted by the state-retaining device 66 is to hold the firing pin 28 in a desired position, while the other state of the state-retaining device 66 allows or does not fix the firing pin 28 in one position.

The securing device also includes a state changing device 78 that includes a spring 80 that cooperates with the retaining element 70. An object of the state changer 78 is to move the firing pin 28 to the position where it can be held by the state retainer 66. In other embodiments, the state changer 78 may include any components that can generate forces and / or moments that may act on the firing pin 28 directly (i.e., in direct engagement with the firing pin 28) or indirectly (eg, via the state retainer 66). Examples include bimetals, magnetic actuators, motor actuators, piezoelectric actuators, magnetizable elements and the like. In a likewise provided variant, the holding and the state-changing device can be of uniform construction, wherein, for example, by means of a force and / or moment generating element on the one hand the firing pin 28 can be held in a predefined position or brought out of this.

The actuating element 58 has a recess 82 cooperating with the web 42. The holding element 66 has a recess 84 in operative connection with the web 46. By movements of the actuating element 58, as indicated by arrow 86, and movements of the retaining element 70, as indicated by arrow 88, the firing pin 28 can be rotated and kept positioned. Referring to the drawings, it is contemplated that movement of the actuator 58 upward may include counterclockwise rotation of the striker 28 and movement of the retainer 70 in FIG Fig. 3b can cause upward rotation of the firing pin 28 clockwise. Furthermore, it is provided that a rotation of the firing pin 28 in the counterclockwise direction, a movement of the retaining element 70 in Fig. 3b down, while a rotation of the firing pin 28 in a clockwise direction, the actuator 58 moves downward.

Movements of the actuating element 58 upward as shown in the illustration are achieved by means of a cam contour 90 formed on the control element 56, which can act on the lower end 120 of the guide 58 as shown (or directly on the lower end 92 of the actuating element 58). In the embodiments shown, the control element 56 or the curve contour 98 is not always in operative connection with the actuating element 58. Rather, it is provided that such an operative connection substantially exists if the actuating element 58 is to be moved by means of the control element 56.

Now states and procedures are described, which may be provided for the embodiments shown regardless of whether a user of the firearm 2 is authorized to use it or not, so may shoot or not.

Figs. 17a and 17b show a state of the securing device and cooperating components of the firearm 2 before actuation of the trigger 12. In this state, the release / locking device is in a so-called first state in which the firearm 2 is secured, so no shot can be delivered. In the first state of the release / locking device, the firing pin 28 has a first position in which it is not or not sufficiently movable in the longitudinal direction that a shot can be triggered.

In the first position of the firing pin 28, this is positioned so that the first positive locking structure 46 can not be introduced into the recess 48, but movements of the firing pin 28 are prevented in the longitudinal direction by operative connection of the first positive locking structure 46 and the stopper 32. In the first position, as shown, the first interlocking structure 46 may be spaced from the stop 32. Although this allows for slight movements of the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction, but prevents the firing pin 28 can be moved so far that a shot can be triggered. In further embodiments, the first interlocking structure 46 and the stopper 32 contact, so that the firing pin 28 is substantially not movable in the longitudinal direction. In the first position of the firing pin 28 whose second interlocking structure 50 is positioned in alignment so that it can be introduced into the recess 52 of the transmission element 30. It is thus possible to move the transmission element 30 towards the main body 36 of the firing pin 28, so that the second form-fitting structure 50 can be inserted at least partially into the recess 52 of the transmission element 30. In this first state of the release / locking device or this first position of the firing pin 28, it is therefore not possible to deliver a shot when forces act on the firing pin 28, for example, if the firearm 2 is dropped or abusive Use of the firearm 2 from the outside forces on the transmission element 30 or the hammer 14 are exercised.

In the first state of the release / locking device, the actuating element 58 and the retaining element 70 are held (biased) by the springs in the positions shown. Furthermore, there is no operative connection between the guide 116 and the control element 56 in the first state of the release / locking device.

These positions and in particular the position of the retaining element 70 is ensured by the fact that the electromagnet 68 secures the retaining element 70 in the position shown.

When the trigger 12 is actuated, the trigger bar 64 is moved. The movement of the trigger bar 64 causes by means of the sliding guide 60 and the guided there pin 62, a movement of the control element 56 such that it enters into operative connection with the guide 116 and this moves as shown upwards.

If there is an authorization to use firearms, the solenoid 68 is deactivated. This allows a movement of the retaining element 70 as shown below. Since the holding member 70 is no longer held by the electromagnet 68 and thus the firing pin can be rotated counterclockwise, a movement of the actuating member 58 is shown in the upward direction possible. Consequently, the upward movement of the guide 116 will be transmitted to the actuator 58 by the spring 118 and the actuator 58 will move upwardly. The movement of the actuating element 58 in turn causes a rotation of the firing pin 28 in the counterclockwise direction, wherein the operative connection between the firing pin 28 and the holding member 70 moves downward. This is in Figs. 18a and 18b illustrated. Upon delivery of a shot, the state changer 78, 80 returns the retainer 70 upwardly, thereby returning the firing pin to the position in which no shot can be fired.

This movement processes cause the firing pin 28 is brought into a second position in which the first positive locking structure 46 is positioned in alignment with the recess 48 and thus introduced into this. Movements of the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction are thus possible. Furthermore, the second form-fitting structure 50 is positioned relative to the transmission element 30 such that the second form-fitting structure 50 can not engage in the recess 52 of the transmission element 30. Movements of the transmission element 30 in the longitudinal direction due to the existing (or by movement the transmission element 30 can be produced) active connection between the transmission element 30 and the second form-fitting structure 50 to a movement of the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction. This second state of the release / locking device or this second position of the firing pin 28 would in principle make it possible to trigger a shot by moving the firing pin 28 in the longitudinal direction.

If there is no authorization for firearms use, the solenoid 68 remains activated. This prevents movement of the retaining element 70 as shown below. Since the holding member 70 is still held by the electromagnet 68 and thus the firing pin can not be rotated, no movement of the actuating element 58 is possible. As a result, movement of the guide 116 upwardly compresses the spring 118 and the guide 116 moves relative to the actuator 58 which, however, is not moved by itself. This is in Fig. 19a and 189 illustrates.

In further embodiments and variants of the securing device and also in the embodiments described above, it is provided to provide the control device information about whether an authorization for handling the firearm is present. Such information can be determined by the control device itself and / or obtained from an external device. In all cases, authorization information for handling may also indicate whether it is a person authorized to use the firearm and in particular to fire a firearm. Furthermore, it can also be specified whether a person authorized to handle / use the firearm belongs to a certain group of persons. Examples of certain groups of people include police, military or, in particular, groups of people for whom the functioning of a firearm is to be guaranteed to a high degree, even if the security device and / or other components of the firearm that interact with it do not work properly. Thus, for example, the failure of the power supply and / or the control device can lead to the firearm not being used, being able to be fired. In order to indicate whether it is a person who belongs to a certain group of persons, it can be checked whether an authorization assigned to the person has a certain type or provides other information as to whether the person belongs to the particular group of persons. If the person who wants to use the firearm belongs to the particular group of people or not, the control device is informed, for example, by means of an authorization type information. If the person belongs to the particular group of persons, the control device can cause the firearm to be fired even if the securing device and / or other components of the firearm that interact therewith are not working faultlessly. This can be a failsafe device which is at least partially embodied as a separate component and / or at least partially encompassed by the control device or provided by it (eg, functionally). The failsafe device can, for example, cause the release / locking device is brought in a state and held in a state where a firing is possible in a malfunction, ie according to the present description, the first state. This can be achieved depending on the embodiment by means of the state change device or the state holding device. For this purpose, it may be necessary to operate the state-changing device or the state-holding device, for example by means of actuators, motors, etc. in such a way that the first state of the release / blocking device is assumed or held. Energy for such operation of the state change device or the state holding device can alternatively or additionally be provided by an in-firearm firing operation, if it is determined that there is already an error or threatens an error that can prevent a firing even with authorization or could. For example, this movements of the trigger, the trigger bar, the hammer, etc. can be used.

The following describes systems that control the use of a firearm and in particular a firing in certain areas outside the weapon, especially allow or prevent. The following explanations are given on the basis of a shooting range as a non-limiting example of an area in which further areas may be defined in which shooting is allowed and where not. Other examples include school grounds and other public facilities in which firearms use is to be prevented, areas in which firing should be prevented, e.g. Hunting areas where drivers are (may) be, etc.

In one embodiment, a firearm is released for use when in the shooting range. Under release is understood in particular that the securing device of the firearm is ready for operation, so depending on an authorization of a user can allow or prevent firing. In this case, for example, the area of the entire shooting range or at least a certain area of the shooting range can be used, in which the firearm must be in order to be released. Such an area is, for example, the area in which a shooter should be in order to shoot at a target. The position of the firearm within the shooting range can be determined by sensors, position detection systems etc. in the shooting range, GPS or comparable systems, radio-based or mobile-based (eg GSM, UMTS) positioning methods (eg triangulation) (eg GSM, UMTS), etc. optionally in conjunction with determined in the firearm components are determined. Furthermore, it is provided that the firearm is unlocked and / or that the security device is informed that with the present authorization a firing can be allowed if a firing is to take place on or in a certain area, for example on a target. On the other hand, the firearm can not be unlocked and / or operation of the safety device can be prevented or not allowed if a firing is not to take place in a designated area, for example, not on the target, but in areas where people are (may) , For this purpose, for example, the position and orientation of the firearm can be detected to determine whether a firing should take place in a designated area or not. Position and orientation of the firearm can eg by means of sensors, position detection systems etc. in the shooting range, GPS or similar systems, radio-based or mobile radio-based (eg GSM, UMTS) positioning methods (eg triangulation) (eg GSM, UMTS), etc. possibly in conjunction with on or in the firearm arranged components are determined. This can be done (also) using a device associated with the target, which communicates with corresponding devices on and / or in the firearm, wirelessly, optically, etc.

A further increase in safety can be achieved by checking to see if there is any person in the firing range who is not about to fire. This can be done, for example, by sensors that detect movements, obstacles, objects, persons, etc. in the area provided for firing. If it is determined that there is something in the area intended for firing which does not belong there, it is intended not to release the firearm and / or to prevent or prevent the operation of the security device.

Usually, there may be situations in which people are in areas where and / or who may be shot into. In order to prevent such persons from being shot, it is possible to detect the position of a person in areas intended for firing and, if necessary, to prevent firing. Furthermore, devices can be provided which detect whether a person is in the field of fire. Such a device may comprise, for example, sensors, position detection systems, etc., GPS-based or comparable-based means, radio-based or mobile-based (eg GSM, UMTS) positioning methods (eg triangulation) (eg GSM, UMTS), etc., and optionally with on or in the firearm arranged components work together. Also, facilities can be used be that communicate with appropriate facilities on and / or in the firearm, wireless, optical, etc. Such devices may be incorporated, for example, in garments, jackets, helmets, safety vests (such as worn by drivers during hunting), footwear, and / or other items that may be worn by persons.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2

weapon

4

grip

6

handle part

8th

magazine

10

trigger guard

12

deduction

14

firing pin

16

carriage

18

run

20

Chamber

22

power supply

24

Part of the handle

26

Enable / disable device

28

firing pin

30

transmission element

32

attack

34

Arrow (longitudinal movement of the firing pin)

36

Main body of the firing pin

38

firing pin

40

Arrow (rotary movements of the firing pin)

42

web

44

web

46

first positive locking structure

48

Recess (in the stop 32)

50

second form-fitting structure

52

Recess (on the transmission element)

54

actuator

56

control

58

jig

60

link guide

62

pen

64

sear

66

State holding means

68

electromagnet

70

retaining element

72

Guide for holding element

74

Spring (retaining element)

76

Spring (electromagnet)

78

State changing means

80

Spring (actuator)

82

Recess of the actuating element

84

Recess of the retaining element

86

Movements of the actuator

88

Movements of the retaining element

90

cam contour

92

End of the actuator

94

Actuation direction of the trigger

96

Actuation direction of the trigger bar

98

Movement of the actuator in the first temporal section

100

Movement of the firing pin in the first temporal section

102

Movement of the retaining element in the first temporal section

104

Movement of the actuator in the second temporal section in the absence of authorization to use the weapon

106

Movement of the firing pin in the second temporal section in the absence of authorization to use weapons

108

Movement of the holding element in the second temporal section in the absence of authorization to use the weapon

110

recess

112

stop surface

114

guide surface

116

Guide for the actuator

118

Spring for the actuator

120

End of the guide for the actuator

Claims (12)

1. A security device for a firearm (2), comprising

   - a releasing/locking device (26), which can be brought into a first state, which permits a shot to be fired, and into a second state, which prevents a shot from being fired, and

   - a state changing device (78), which allows the releasing/locking device (26) to be brought from the first state into the second state only upon response of triggering an firearm internal process for firing a shot in the absence of authorization information,

   - a state holding device (66), which allows to maintain the releasing/locking device (26) in the second state in response of triggering an firearm internal process for firing a shot in the presence of authorization information;

   - a actuating device (54) operatively connected to the releasing/locking device (26), which allows the releasing/locking device (26) to be brought from the second state into the first state and the actuating device (54) is configured for operative connection to a trigger rod (64) of the firearm (2) and can be actuated by means of the trigger rod (64),

   wherein

   - the release/locking device (26) comprises a firing pin (28) for the firearm (2), which is movable into a first position, which permits firing a shot, and a second position, which does not permit firing a shot, and the firing pin (28) is in its first position for the first state of the releasing/locking device (26) and is in its second position for the second state of the releasing/locking device (26),

   wherein

   - the actuating device (54) interacts with the releasing/locking device (26) upon actuation of the trigger rod (64) in a first time period, so that the releasing/locking device (26) is brought from the second state into the first state and therewith, the firing pin (28) is moved from the second position into the first position,

   wherein

   - if authorization information is present, the state holding device (66) holds the firing pin (28) in the first position for a second time period after the first time period, whereby firing a shot is possible, or

   - if no authorization information is present, the state holding device (66) permits movement of the firing pin (28) back into the second position and the state changing device (78) interacts with the releasing/locking device (26), so that the releasing/locking device (26) can be brought from the first state into the second state and therewith the firing pin (28) can be moved from the first position into the second position, whereby firing a shot is not possible.
2. A security device for a firearm (2), comprising

   - a releasing/locking device (26), which can be brought into a first state, which permits a shot to be fired, and into a second state, which prevents a shot from being fired, and

   - a state changing device (78) which allows the releasing/locking device (26) to be brought from the second state into the first state upon response of triggering an firearm internal process for firing a shot in the presence of authorization information,

   - a state holding device (66), which allows to maintain the releasing/locking device (26) in the second state upon response of triggering an firearm internal process for firing a shot in the absence of authorization information;

   - a actuating device (54) operatively connected to the releasing/locking device (26), which allows the releasing/locking device (26) to be brought from the first state into the second state and the actuating device (54) is configured for operative connection to a trigger rod (64) of the firearm (2) and can be actuated by means of the trigger rod (64),

   wherein

   - the release/locking device (26) comprises a firing pin (28) for the firearm (2), which is movable into a first position, which permits firing a shot, and a second position, which does not permit firing a shot, and the firing pin (28) is in its first position for the first state of the releasing/locking device (26) and is in its second position for the second state of the releasing/locking device (26),

   wherein

   - the actuating device (54) interacts with the releasing/locking device (26) upon actuation of the trigger rod (64) in a first time period, so that the releasing/locking device (26) is brought from the first state into the second state and therewith, the firing pin (28) is moved from the first position into the second position,

   wherein

   - when authorization information is present, the state holding device (66) permits movement of the firing pin (28) into the first position and the state changing device (78) interacts with the releasing/locking device (26), so that the releasing/locking device (26) can be brought from the second state into the first state and therewith the firing pin (28) can be moved from the second position to the first position, whereby a shot can be fired, or

   - when no authorization information is present, the state holding device (66) holds the firing pin (28) in the second position for a second time period after the first time period, whereby firing a shot is not possible.
3. The security device according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the actuating device (54) comprises a control element (56), which can be moved by means of a link motion (60), which can be operated depending on actuation of a trigger rod (64) of the firearm (2).
4. The security device according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the state changing device (66) is adapted to return the releasing/locking device (26) to the respective initial state in response to movements occurring in the firearm (2) after a shot has been fired.
5. The security device according to any one of the previous claims, further comprising a control device for generating authorization information and/or a receiving device for reception of an information indicating an authorization to use the firearm.
6. A firearm with a safety device according to any one of the previous claims.
7. A firearm according to claim 6, further comprising

   - a trigger (12),

   - a trigger rod (64), which interacts with the trigger (12) and the releasing/locking device, and

   - a striking piece, which interacts with the trigger rod (64).
8. A method for securing a firearm by means of a security device depending on authorization to use the firearm, wherein

   - in response to actuation of a trigger of the firearm for firing a shot, the firearm is brought in a first time period into a state in which firing a shot is prevented,

   - in a second time period after the first time period, it is verified whether no authorization information for the use of the firearm is present,

   wherein

   - if no authorization information for the use of the firearm is present, the firearm is held in the state in which firing a shot is prevented, or

   - if authorization information for the use of the firearm is present, the firearm is brought into a state in which firing a shot is possible.
9. A method for securing a firearm by means of a security device depending on authorization to use the firearm, wherein

   - in response to actuation of a trigger of the firearm for firing a shot, the firearm is brought in a first time period into a state in which firing a shot is possible,

   - in a second time period after the first time period, it is checked whether authorization information for the use of the firearm is present,

   wherein

   - if authorization information for the use of the firearm is present, the firearm is maintained in the state in which firing a shot is possible, or

   - if there is no authorization information for the use of the firearm is present, the firearm is brought into a state in which firing a shot is prevented.
10. The method according to claims 8 or 9, wherein the verification whether authorization information for use of the firearm is present, is performed firearm internally and/or the verification whether authorization information for use of the firearm is present is performed firearm externally and the verification result is provided to the firearm.
11. The method according to claims 8 to 10, wherein the presence of authorization information for handling of the firearm corresponding to a particular type is verified, and authorization type information is provided to the firearm indicating the result of the verification.
12. A system, comprising

    - a firearm according to claim 6 or 7 and

    - a firearm external authorization verification unit, which is capable of generating and transmitting a release signal to the firearm when an authorization to use and/or handle the firearm is present, wherein

    - the security device is configured to generate authorization information on reception of the release signal.

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