US4135434A
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Breechblock for an automatic firing weapon
Assignee: Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1979-01-23
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A breechblock for an automatic firing weapon comprising a breechblock housing containing a breechblock head displaceable in the breechblock housing. There is also provided at least one movable blocking body by means of which the breechblock head can be locked in a firing position with the breechblock housing. A spring-loaded control element is arranged to be displaceable in the breechblock housing, this control element containing a control surface by means of which there can be positionally adjusted the blocking or locking body. In the breechblock head there is arranged a locking bolt which can be shifted into a recess of the control element. By means of the locking bolt the breechblock head, which is unlocked from the breechblock housing, can be coupled with the control element, and play is present between the control surface and the blocking body and by means of which, prior to reaching the firing position of the breechblock head, there is uncoupled the control element.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst Hurlemann
- 👤 Werner Bosshard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:57
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A3/00; F41A3/12; F41A3/36; F41A3/38; F41A3/40; F41A3/44; F41A3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A breechblock for an automatic firing weapon, comprising: a breechblock housing; a breechblock head displaceably mounted in said breechblock housing; at least one movable blocking body for locking the breechblock head in a firing position with said breechblock housing; a spring-loaded control element displaceable in the breechblock housing; said control element having a control surface by means of which there can be positionally shifted the blocking body; said control element having a recess; a locking bolt arranged in said breechblock head and displaceable into said recess of the control element; said locking bolt coupling the breechblock head decoupled from the breechblock housing with the control element; said control surface and said blocking body coacting with one another so as to provide a certain amount of play therebetween and by means of which the control element is uncoupled prior to reaching the firing position of the breechblock head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A breechblock for an automatic firing weapon, comprising: a breechblock housing; a breechblock head displaceably mounted in said breechblock housing; at least one movable blocking body for locking the breechblock head in a firing position with said breechblock housing; a spring-loaded control element displaceable in the breechblock housing; said control element having a control surface by means of which there can be positionally shifted the blocking body; said control element having a recess; a locking bolt arranged in said breechblock head and displaceable into said recess of the control element; said locking bolt coupling the breechblock head decoupled from the breechblock housing with the control element; said control surface and said blocking body coacting with one another so as to provide a certain amount of play therebetween and by means of which the control element is uncoupled prior to reaching the firing position of the breechblock head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 1, wherein: said breechblock housing is provided with guide portions; guide elements provided for said locking bolt; said guide elements engaging with said guide portions for controlling the displacement of the locking bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 1, wherein: said locking bolt has a lengthwise axis which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the direction of displacement of the control element; said locking bolt having a surface which is slightly inclined with regard to the lengthwise axis thereof and arranged transversely with respect to the direction of displacement of the control element; the recess of the control element having a surface with which said slightly inclined surface of the locking bolt can be brought into engagement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 2, wherein: said guide portions of the breechblock housing comprise a guide groove extending essentially parallel to the lengthwise axis of the weapon and a further guide groove inclined with regard to said parallel guide groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 4, wherein: said guide elements comprise a guide ledge having two pairs of guide surfaces: two surfaces of said pair of guide surfaces extending substantially parallel to the lengthwise axis of the weapon and the remaining two surfaces extending substantially parallel to said inclined guide groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 5, wherein: said locking bolt has a base with two oppositely situated ones of said guide ledges; said breechblock housing being provided with oppositely situated guide grooves; said two guide ledges engaging with said oppositely situated guide grooves of the breechblock housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 2, wherein: said locking bolt has a guide body equipped with said guide elements; said locking bolt further possessing a spring-loaded locking portion displaceable relative to said guide body; said control element having a lower surface; said locking portion having an end surface which is supportable at the lower surfaces of the control element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 7, wherein: said breechblock head has a bore in which the guide body is displaceable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of displacement of the control element; said guide body having a bore in which there is displaceably arranged the locking portion for movement substantially perpendicular to the displacement direction of the control element; a spring having opposed ends; one end of said spring bearing at the guide body and the other end of said spring bearing at the locking portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The breechblock as defined in claim 5, wherein: play is present in the displacement direction of the control element and the breechblock housing between the inclined guide groove and the guide surfaces extending parallel to said inclined guide groove.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2213953A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-22 | 1982-07-24 | 1983-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-22 | 1986-07-24 | 1987-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-22 | 1990-07-24 | 1991-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |