DE102007005142A1 - Connecting piece for fixing on profiled rail, has retaining elements that are moved between working and release position, and retaining elements are engaged with corresponding receiving regions of profiled rail releasing connecting piece - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a connection piece (1) for fixing to a profile rail (19) with retaining elements (3; 5) which are adjustable between a working position and a release position and which, in their working position, engage with corresponding receiving areas (22; 24) of the profile rail (19) , and release in its release position, the connecting piece (1), wherein the holding elements (3; 5) via a guide slot (41) are coupled, which is designed so that when adjusting the holding elements (3; 5) in the longitudinal direction of the rail (19 ), These are additionally adjusted transversely according to the backdrop course. The invention further relates to a connecting piece (1) with a sighting element (57; 104) which comprises an adjusting element (69; 75) which can be brought against a spring force from a sighting position into an adjusting position, wherein the adjusting element (69; Its visor position with respect to the sighting element (57, 104) is releasably fixed via a latching mechanism and in its adjustment position in different Viesierlagen can be brought. Moreover, the invention relates to a second connecting piece (1) which comprises a second sighting element (104) which can be arranged directly on a handguard (109) of a weapon (105) and which is pivotable about a pivoting element (125) from a rest position into a working position is pivotable, wherein the second sighting element (104) has a securing element (165), which the visor element (104) in the working position transversely to the axis of the soul against an investment ...

Description

The The invention relates to a connection piece for fixing a rail with between a working and a release position adjustable holding elements, which in their working position at corresponding Attack receiving areas of the rail and in its release position release the connector for removal.

Further the invention relates to a connection piece with a sighting element, which includes an adjustment, which against a spring force a visor layer can be brought into an adjustment position.

About that In addition, the invention relates to a connector, which a second sighting element, which is directly on a hand guard a weapon can be arranged and that between a rest position and a Working position is swiveled.

It is well-known in the field of weapons technology, various special aiming devices, for example, night vision devices, rifle scopes, laser sights etc., to attach to a weapon. The additional equipment will be usually firmly mounted on a weapon, for example, using of screw mechanisms.

Furthermore, various fasteners for attaching Waffenzusatzeinrichtungen to weapons are known. It shows, for example, the US 7,107,716 a support element for weapons accessories in the manner of a quick-change system. The support member includes profiles which engage in a Picatinny rail and extendable transversely to the rail. For this purpose, a lateral spring-loaded pivot lever is arranged on the carrier element, which clamps the fastening element on the Picatinny rail like a clamp.

Also, in a rail guide movably arranged engagement profiles for fasteners for attachment to a Picatinny rail - for example, from US 6,606,813 - known. Here, the determination is made via an eccentric connected to a pivot lever.

From the US 2006 0,156,609 Various variants are known to fasten a fastener to a rail or a Picatinny rail vise-like using screw elements.

For Hunting weapons, there are swivel mountable visor sights. The sight grain is usually rigid. For standard manufactured weapons, such as rapid-fire rifles or similar, are permanently mounted sighting devices, some of which are and are designed swing out.

in the In the military sector visor sights are often more or less vertical plates with a sight notch, which must be brought into a line of sight with a sighting grain. The use of swiveling and partly lateral or height-adjustable sighting known. The visor is often designed as a shift visor, in which the chime blade on a movable Kimmenbodenplatte is mounted, the height adjusted to the respective shooting distance can be.

So revealed the DE 708101 (Walther) a swivel visor with multi-adjustable and interchangeable rear sight plate as well as a coarse and fine height adjustment of the sighting device. The adjustment of the sighting via a spring-loaded screw with locking grooves. The lateral adjustment of the sighting device is based on oppositely arranged screw and retaining bolts. In this case, preferred screw positions are set via ball detents.

Of the Front sighting part, the sighting grain is mostly at hunting weapons am fixed to the front end of the barrel on a grain base. In the military field The sight is also on the system box or a mounting rail bolted or otherwise rigidly attached. At the American M16 the grain is mounted on a far-flared pedestal, here the visor is arranged in a high carrying handle. at This carrying handle can be removed from the more modern AR 15 versions be slid onto a mounting rail instead, then the grain and the grain base are removed.

From the DE 10 2004 007 916 A1 is a weapon with a mounting rail for the cultivation of additional equipment known in which the visor and the Vierkimme is designed swivel in the mounting rail.

Known Connecting pieces for attaching additional equipment have the disadvantage that for their attachment to a rail usually additional tools are required and the assembly cumbersome is.

Known Sighting devices often have to be elaborate and usually rigid be attached. Thus, with hunting weapons, the open sights in unusable in the moment a rifle scope over a Mounting is put on, as the mounting device with the open Sight collides.

In the military sector must for the cultivation of additional equipment, such as a Visierein direction, often the visor and the sight grain are removed, otherwise the attachment can not be on a mounting rail, such as a Picatinny rail, pushed. In the case of pivotable sighting elements, it is not always possible to ensure exact guidance and arrangement of the pivotable grain and the sight. However, this is necessary to maintain the desired sighting and aiming accuracy.

Of the Invention is based on the object, an improved fastener in the form of a connector for attachment to a rail To provide that easy and quick to install and easy is detachable and gives a secure hold.

Further to provide an improved adjustable visor element that's the desired sighting and aiming accuracy ensures.

These Tasks solve the objects of the claims 1, 14 and 32. According to claim 1, an inventive Fastener or connector a coupling of Holding elements on a guide slot, the is designed so that when adjusting the holding elements in the longitudinal direction the rail, this according to the backdrop course in addition be adjusted transversely to each other.

To Claim 14 shows the connector according to the invention a sighting element that in terms of its visor position the adjustment via a latching mechanism solvable is fixed and brought in its adjustment position in different visor layers is.

To Claim 32 has a connector according to the invention a second mounted on the handguard sight with a fuse element on which the sighting element in the working position transverse to the axis of the soul fixed against a plant.

The inventive connector can be used on a variety of fastening devices, in particular Profile rails of every kind.

About that In addition, the connector according to the invention basically also for attachment to all Type of weapons suitable: handguns; lafettierte weapons; automatic, semi-automatic, small-caliber, large-caliber weapons; Assault rifles, Machine guns, submachine guns, repeaters; light machine cannons or grenade launcher.

As well A sighting element can also be attached directly to any of the above weapons mounted and used. Such a visor element is natural also for other weapons that are not firearms, for example a crossbow and similar systems are suitable.

The inventive connector is on a dovetail profile of a rail attachable. To is its engagement profile over a sloping Sliding link so expandable that it is in the release position its holding elements on the dovetail profile transverse to the longitudinal axis the profile rail can be placed. There takes the connector then his working position, in which it with its holding elements engages the receiving areas of the profile rail.

The Retaining elements are via a guide slot such coupled, that when adjusting the holding elements in the longitudinal direction the rail, this according to the backdrop course in addition across be adjusted. This has the advantage that the fitting easy to put on, because its clear width is larger as the outer circumference of the rail. The invention Connector is so quick and easy to put on a rail on or removed from her. A combination of the connector with a visor element, beyond that is simple and quickly adjustable to the respective visor distance.

claim 2 shows a connection piece, in which the holding elements over a spring element are held in the working position. In which Spring element may be a helical compression spring, wherein also other elastic elements can be used. So will be without further Measures the fixation on the rail ensured.

Further can the two holding elements over any Coupling mechanisms are coupled together. According to claim 3, they are arranged and configured such that a first holding element has a recess into which a corresponding projection on second holding element engages in the manner of a tongue and groove guide. Such leadership allows sufficient Stability of attachment and secures the positions of the Holding element to each other.

According to claim 4, the guide slot of the connection piece preferably comprises a guide passage defining groove and at least one guide element engaged with the guide slot. The guide slot can in principle be inclined, linear and / or (sections) curved. It can run obliquely to the longitudinal axis and thereby describe a straight track, which forms an angle of 2 to 50 ° to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the angle is 8 to 350 ° and more preferably the angle is 8 to 15 °. Such a The course of the gate ensures that the connecting piece is self-locking against transverse forces - depending on the friction - and can not be displaced involuntarily in the longitudinal direction. On the other hand, an angle which is too shallow impedes the opening of the connection piece and can lead to jamming.

The Guide element is according to claim 5 as Cam formed and assigned to the first holding element. The cam can be designed as a pin, bolt or the like and runs in the guide slot, which as a groove is formed in the second holding element. this makes possible a particularly compact and space-saving design.

Prefers Furthermore, the holding elements of the connector are such formed so that the position of the connector at one in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rail the connector acting force in the working position is held. This prevents corresponding recoil effects loosen the connector.

The Connecting piece according to claim 7 comprises a on one of Holding elements arranged handle over which it in his Release position can be brought. The handle can be in one piece be designed as a projection or mounted on the connector become. The handle can be screwed on, riveted, glued or otherwise fastened and made of the same material as the Connector or other suitable materials consist. Preferably, it consists of the same material and is in one piece, formed for example during extrusion with and worked out later.

Further are according to claim 8, the receiving areas of the holding elements such can be arranged on the rail that its profile transverse to the longitudinal axis tapers and the retaining element the profile rail like a shoe embraces. Alternatively, the retaining elements can at least partially be arranged in the manner of a wedge in the rail (Claim 9). In both cases, over one corresponding design of the receiving areas achieved a wedge effect which improves the fixation on the profile rail.

at The development according to claim 10 is the connection piece provided with an education, with one in the rail arranged counter-training can be brought into engagement. The education can For example, as a projection, an essay, a retaining pin Pressure bolt, a screw or the like may be formed. It attacks, for example, in a mounted in the rail Recess or existing recess to the connector to lock in the rail. The training can be at the Manufacturing as a recess, such as a groove or as a recess, be formed for example as a bore.

These it is in the training to a cam-like locking pin and at the counter training around a transverse groove in the as Picatinny rail designed profile rail, so the locking pin in the Cross groove engage and the connector in the longitudinal direction Set coaxial with the axis of the soul. In the longitudinal direction of Fitting acting recoil forces of firearms, then cause a displacement of the connector in the longitudinal direction (claim 12).

is formed a receiving bore in the profile rail, so is a Fastening of the connection piece only at one point of the Profile rail is possible. For example, a Sagittarius even in poor visibility arrange the connector only at a defined position. This is especially helpful on Picatinny rails, which many Have transverse grooves. In addition, such a hole be arranged with a transverse offset to the longitudinal axis, so that the connection piece only in a defined direction can be placed on the rail.

According to claim 13 and 14, the connecting piece preferably comprises a sighting element. Also, any other options, such as a night vision device, attached to the connector become. For this purpose, the sighting element integral with the Fastener be made or on the connector be attached (eg screwed, riveted, glued). Also can Elements of the sighting element in one piece on the connection piece be formed and further sub-elements of the visor element on Fastener to be attached.

The Visor element comprises an adjusting element which is against a spring force from a sighting position in an adjustment position can be brought, wherein the Adjustment in its sighting position with respect to the sighting over a latching mechanism is releasably fixed and in his Adjustment position can be brought in different visor layers. So can the sighting line adapted to different target distances be and the locking of / the adjusting prevents a Involuntary adjustment of the sighting line (claim 14).

According to developments according to claims 15 to 17, the sighting element on a first and / or a second adjusting element. The first adjusting element is preferably used for height adjustment of the sighting element. The second adjusting element is preferably used for lateral adjustment of the sighting element. Thus, the visor element transversely to the soul axis hö hen- and / or are adjusted to adjust a sighting line with a further sighting element, such as a sighting grain.

The first and the second adjusting element each comprise a threaded portion, each with a corresponding counter-threaded section to the height and / or side adjustment cooperates. Threads are appropriate, to the height and / or lateral adjustment of the visor element over to make the thread pitch exactly adjustable (claim 18).

first and second adjustment each comprise a handle, via each of the adjustment of the sighting position in the adjustment can be brought is. Over a handle can be the respective Easy to operate adjusting element. Locked particularly preferred the handle with a counter training in the sighting element, z. In the visor layer form-locking solvable. this makes possible an exact height / and / or side adjustment, in the catch corresponding defined positions corresponding to a specific altitude or lateral adjustment of the sighting element correspond. About that In addition, a compact design can be realized in this way. (Claim 19).

The Handle of the adjusting element is according to claim 20 formed as a sight. It can the visor as a simple, open visor or as a diopter sight be formed of any dimension. With an attachment on a system box of a weapon or even further forward, for example via the cartridge chamber is the Durchsichtsloch the Dioptervisierung usually larger dimensioned designed. However, particularly preferred is a sight sight arranged close to the eye of a shooter.

Further the height and / or lateral adjustment of the visor element takes place preferably by certain adjustment angles, in particular by 60 °, 90 ° and / or 180 °. Defined adjustment angles allow advantageous a vote of the thread adjustment with the locking mechanism. Thus, with a simple operation, an exact setting of a Visor line ensured. Particularly preferred is the first sighting element for height adjustment over a rotation of 180 degrees adjustable, for example, when shooting a weapon be adapted to a distance of 100, 200 or 400 m. (Claim 21)

Further the visor element is preferred over the first and / or second adjustment by fixed, equal amounts Gradually or continuously height and / or page adjustable is. Particularly preferred here is the thread pitch of the side and / or Height adjustment assigned to a sighting line. With stepless Adjustment, the locking mechanism can be omitted.

The Side adjustment can include any adjustment angle. Especially Preferably, the adjustment is done by 60 or 90 degrees. Also at the Side adjustment is the thread pitch on the locking mechanism Voted. Particularly preferred is both the height and also the side adjustment left-handed or clockwise adjustable. (Claim 22)

Further the visor element can be designed as a squared or grain arrangement be. Preferably, the visor element, when in the rear end form a sighting line is designed as a Visiserkimme and if it should form the front end of a sight line as one Grain arrangement formed. (Claim 23)

additionally the handle of the adjusting element is spring-loaded. The spring element can each coaxial with the threaded element and within a coaxial spring guide be arranged against the it is supported each. The spring element can be used as a screw / compression spring or be designed as another elastic element.

to Side or height adjustment of the visor element acts the spring element advantageous in each case on the first or second adjusting element such that the latching arrangement each with a counter training is locked and by moving or pulling out the Handle of the adjustment against the spring action from the latch detachable is. Advantageously locks the handle and the user in it the released latching position releases. is If the handle is not in the exact position, it can not engage and therefore stands over. This signals to the user an incorrect setting. (Claim 24)

The Developments according to claims 25 to 29 relate the adjustability of the visor element against a spring-loaded Locking element from a rest position in a working position. The adjustment takes place about a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis with the adjustment axis of the second adjusting element coincides. That's what it takes no additional swivel elements and one extra compact design is possible. additionally A locking element locks the sighting element respectively in the rest position and detachable in the working position. The visor element takes so stable his working or rest position, but can easily adjusted become.

A recess in the connection piece receives the sighting element in the rest position. This allows a protected, compact arrangement of the sighting element in the rest position. Furthermore, it is possible extra zeinrichtungen on a rail or the hand guard, such as a weapon, postpone, the pivoted visor is not in the way and / or must be removed.

The Recess may be designed so that the sighting element only in the working position between visor position and adjustment adjustable is. So will unintentional lateral and / or height adjustment prevents the sighting element.

About that In addition, the connection piece comprises a second sighting element. The interaction of the first and second visor element allows advantageous to provide a sighting line. (Claim 29)

The second sighting element can be at any position on the housing, arranged on the barrel or about on a mounting rail of a weapon be. For free-swinging runs, a second shot may be necessary be inaccurate due to the running vibrations. An arrangement on the housing leads to a relatively short line of sight, in which the result picture much further than with a long sighting line can shift and so reduces the accuracy. thats why the second sighting element directly on a handguard of a weapon arranged. Advantageously, such a particularly long sighting line be generated. (Claim 30)

Further is the second sighting element about a pivoting element from a rest position swiveling into a working position. For this purpose, it preferably has a second one Securing element on which the sighting element in the working position Fixed transversely to the axis of the soul against a plant. The fuse element can be a screw, a snap-in screw, a spring element or a be other locking mechanism. (Claim 31)

Further engages the securing element according to claim 32 in the working position of the second sighting element spring loaded on a corresponding formed on the pivot member training, in particular a recess, a. This training can be a head start, However, it is preferably a recess, for example milled or drilled. The fuse element is for example a spring-loaded bolt.

The wedge-shaped active surfaces according to claim 33 allow accurate fixation of the visor element over the fuse element without affecting the design of the active surfaces particularly high demands on their shape and / or position tolerances would have to be asked. This lowers the manufacturing costs.

According to claim 34, the securing element fixes the pivoting element in the second Visor element and can thus prevent its removal. there can be an extra captive, for example a pen, to be present. The pivoting element is in its position fixed and at the same time at a removal or falling out prevented. (Claim 34)

To Claim 35 take visor and swivel element a defined Reference position to the soul axis. The sighting line can be repeatable and be adjusted reproducibly.

additionally is the sighting element according to claim 36 against a spring-loaded locking element about the pivot axis of the Resting position swiveling into the working position. The locking element locks the sighting preferably via a latching mechanism detachable in each case in the rest position and in the working position. This advantageously prevents inadvertent pivoting of the Visor element. (Claim 37)

The Visor element can be pivoted by 90 degrees and in its rest position rest on a weapon or a hand guard or in there a recess be retractable. Preferably, the connection piece comprises or the handguard a recess in which the visor element in the Rest is retractable. This allows a compact Construction. Additional equipment can be swiveled in Visor on a Picatinny rail of a weapon or on a other rail are pushed. Furthermore, the pivoted Visor element when not in use advantageous from damage protected. (Claim 38)

The second sighting element can according to claim 39 as a squib arrangement or be designed as a grain arrangement.

The Claims 39 and 40 relate to a hand protection for a weapon with a connector according to the invention or a weapon with a connector according to the invention.

embodiments The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings described. Showing:

1 a perspective view of a connector according to the invention in a view obliquely from behind;

2 a perspective view of the connector in a view obliquely from below;

3 a perspective view of the connector in a top left view, the mounted on a Picatinny rail;

4 a sectional view of the connector from 3 with exposed backdrops;

5 the connector off 4 in release position;

6 a view from the rear of the connector in release position with a sighting in working / Visierstellung;

7 the connector off 6 in the opened, mounted state on a Picatinny rail;

8th a perspective view of the connector from 6 in working position with the sighting element in rest position;

9 a cross section through the in 7 shown arrangement with the connector in working position;

10 a perspective view of the arrangement 9 with partially exposed visor element;

11 a perspective view of a connector with visor element with detent handle;

12 a sectional view of the arrangement 11 ;

13 another sectional view of the arrangement 11 with the sighting element in rest position;

14 a perspective view, similar 11 , with handle unlocked for lateral adjustment;

15 a detailed perspective view of the mechanism for lateral adjustment;

16 a perspective view of the retaining element in release position with visor element in working position;

17a a top view of a connector according to the invention with an alternative adjustment mechanism;

17b a 13 corresponding sectional view of the arrangement 17a ;

18a a top view of a connector according to the invention with a further alternative adjustment mechanism;

18b a 13 and 17b corresponding sectional view of the arrangement 18a ;

19 a side view of a weapon with multiple sighting devices and a connector;

20 a perspective view of a second sighting element in rest position;

21 a perspective view of a handguard with the sighting 20 in working position;

22 a cross section through the arrangement 21 with exposed locking mechanism; and

23 a perspective view of the second sighting element in partial section with exposed locking mechanism.

In the sequence used location designations, such as above, below, front, Rear, right and left refer to the view of a shooter on a fireproof, held in normal attack weapon with horizontal run. The connection piece is on one arranged parallel to the axis of the soul running mounting rail.

1 shows an inventive fastener or connector 1 diagonally from the front. The connection piece 1 To summarizes a first holding element 3 and a second retaining element 5 , The first holding element 3 has a tab-like projection 9 on, in a slot-like recess 7 in the second holding element 5 runs, with both retaining elements 3 . 5 in the direction of the arrow are mutually longitudinally displaceable.

In addition, the connector includes 1 for displacement on the second holding element 5 a handle (not shown). Inside the connector 1 there is a spring element 13 (see. 4 ). The connection piece 1 is on a rail 19 placed. This is a first recording area 21 on the first holding element 3 and a second recording area 23 on the second holding element 5 intended.

On the bottom 25 of the recording area 21 there is a wedge-shaped section 27 of the first recording area 21 and a first linear section 33 , The second holding element 5 includes a second wedge-shaped portion 29 and a second linear section 35 , The wedge-shaped sections 27 ; 29 engage around the corresponding counter surfaces of the profile rail when placing 19 dovetailed, with the subsections 27 . 29 while the counter surface on the rail 19 touch flat. In other embodiments, the sections or the rail can be designed so that a point or line contact between the elements 1 and 19 he follows.

In 2 is at the bottom 25 of the connector 1 a lead 15 recognizable, in a counter-education 17 (see Fig.) The profile rail 19 engages and the connector 1 fixed in the longitudinal direction. The lead 15 is designed here as a bolt, which in a corresponding receiving opening ( 18 ) on the second holding element 5 can be used ( 4 and 5 ).

3 shows the connector 1 on a profile rail designed as a Picatinny rail 19 is attached. The Picatinny rail 19 Can be used for attachment to a weapon or other objects. For this purpose, it has a front attachment area 39 and a rear attachment area 40 on, with which it can be fixed with suitable fasteners (not shown), such as bolts. Between the first and the second attachment area 39 and 40 run between protrusions 38 at regular intervals cross grooves 37 , When fitting the connector 1 on the Picatinny rail attacks the projection 15 (see. 2 ) in one of the transverse grooves 37 on the Picatinny rail 19 one. The connection piece 1 is so on the Picatinny rail 19 fixed in the longitudinal direction. Instead of the transverse groove 37 can also be formed a hole with a corresponding radius. When laterally to the longitudinal axis eccentrically arranged bore can be ensured that the connection piece 1 only in the correct orientation to the front or rear of the rail 19 can be placed. Is the diameter of the hole and the bolt 15 larger than the width of the transverse groove 37 , the connector can also be placed only in a certain position in the longitudinal direction. This can be helpful in particular when the connection piece carries sighting elements.

Furthermore, in the second holding element 5 the circular receiving opening 18 shown schematically the projection 15 that with the Picatinny rail 19 engaged. The lead 15 can be used in the context of the manufacturing process in a recess or in a recess after the production and be designed as a bolt or firmly connected to the holding element or be worked on this.

To the connector 1 from the Picatinny rail 19 to decrease again, both retaining elements 3 and 5 with the handle (not shown) against each other in the longitudinal direction. The opening mechanism will be from the following 4 to 7 seen.

In 4 is in the first holding element 3 a diagonally running guide 41 recognizable, which is designed as a groove. In the lead scene 41 protrudes from the second holding element starting a guide element 43 as a guide cam 43 is trained. Parallel to the guide 41 the spring runs 13 in a recess 47 and acts between a front stop 49 in the first holding element 3 and a rear stop 51 in the second holding element 5 , The attacks 49 . 51 are formed here as projections which act on the ends of a helical compression spring. The spring is moved parallel to the guide slot 41 extending boundaries of the recess 47 stabilized and guided. The second holding element 5 has a rectangular recess on the right edge 11 on, on which the handle (not shown) can be arranged.

Next is in 4 the oblique course of the tab-like projection 9 of the first holding element 3 pictured in the slot-like recess 7 in the second holding element 5 protrudes. The guide cam 43 is at its ends with the second retaining element 5 connected and interspersed the leadership backdrop 41 , and the slot-like recess 7 ,

Within the guidance 41 is the first holding element 3 opposite the second holding element 5 arranged longitudinally displaceable and is the guide cam 43 guided in its longitudinal movement (see. 5 ).

5 shows the connector 1 out 4 in an open state, on the Picatinny rail 19 arranged. The first holding element 3 is against the second holding element 5 moved in the longitudinal direction. The guide cam 43 is in abutment with the rear end of the guide slot 41 , Another opening movement is not possible. The feather 13 acts against the opening movement and urges the first holding element 3 in the direction of his starting position. The rear limit of the spring guide 47 is exposed. A spike or a tab of other type may at the limits 49 and 51 in the longitudinal direction parallel to the spring guide 47 be arranged, which projects into the interior of the spring for stabilization.

Next is instead of in 2 shown projection 15 now a recess or recess 18 exposed the protrusion or bolt 15 receives, which is attached there for example via a press fit or by means of adhesive or welding or other fastening methods. When opened, the on closing piece 1 be removed from the Picatinny rail or put on like 6 and 7 shows.

6 shows the connector 1 in release position when placing or removing from a rail or Picatinny rail 19 , The connection piece 1 is here with a swung-out visor element 57 Mistake.

7 shows the connector 1 out 6 in release position on a Picatinny rail 19 attached, wherein the first holding element 3 against the second holding element 5 is shifted in the longitudinal direction. The two retaining elements 3 and 5 are due to the diagonal slotted guide of the guideway 41 also offset laterally. This lateral offset is sufficient to fit the fitting 1 over protrusions 53 . 55 on the Picatinny rail 19 sit up. This is the wedge-shaped section 29 of the second holding element 5 with the lead 55 the Picatinny rail 19 engaged and lies on the lead 55 at. The bottom 25 of the connector 1 lies down on the Picatinny rail 19 , And reaches her positive connection in 7 , The inclination and length of the slotted guide are adjusted so that in the release position, the clear width between the guide areas 27 . 29 sufficient for the connection piece 1 over the projections 53 . 55 to put on or take off. The inclination is such that the guide slot in the transverse direction acts self-locking, in other words: the holding elements 3 . 5 are only movable in the longitudinal direction to each other. The inclination angle is between 7 ° and 15 °. On the connector 1 acting transverse forces have no influence on the fixation. The longitudinal orientation is selected so that the longitudinal forces in a preferred direction (eg, recoil forces) are the closing action of the spring 13 support, ie additionally have a fixing effect.

After the return of the two holding elements 3 and 5 in their rest position, the spring relaxes 13 and the in 7 spaced recording area shown 21 settles with the withdrawal of the transverse offset of the two holding elements 3 and 5 to each other to the projection 53 the Picatinny rail 19 at. The lead 15 is in engagement with the recess (see. 2 ), so no longitudinal displacement of the fitting 1 is possible. The guide cam 43 is from the back end of the guide slot 41 spaced to ensure tolerance compensation in the mounted state.

In addition, in 6 and 7 the sighting element 57 on the connector 1 arranged. Also is a rudimentary pictured weapon 61 shown at the Picatinny rail 19 for example, is mounted on the housing or a handguard assembly.

The sighting element 57 includes at its upper end a handle 67 , which is designed as a Visierkimme and a second adjustment 69 for lateral adjustment. The adjusting element 69 is of a spring element 71 surrounds and forms a pivot axis or adjustment axis for the sighting element 57 ,

In 7 is also the sighting element 57 swung out (working position) and is to the rear (see. 8th ) can be pivoted about a pivot axis formed as an adjustment axis (rest position). The sighting element 57 includes a locking element 73 (see. 13 ) for locking in working and rest position. To the sighting element 57 from one to the other position, it must be against a spring force of the locking element 73 be pivoted.

Next includes the sighting element 57 a first adjustment 75 , which serves to adjust the height of the visor. In 7 is the adjusting element 75 only partially visible and is by a spring element 77 surrounded (cf. 9 ).

8th shows the connector 6 in working position with swiveled sighting element 57 (at rest), within a recess or recess 58 in the top of the fitting 1 is arranged. Swung in the sighting element 57 with its back on the connector 1 at.

9 shows the swung-out visor element 57 (in working position). In a cavity of the swung-out visor element 57 the second runs from the cylinder spring 77 surrounded adjustment 75 for height adjustment. The threaded section at the upper end of the adjusting element 75 is about a corresponding mating thread in the visor 67 coupled trained handle.

10 shows the swung-out visor element 57 with exposed adjusting element 75 , The threaded section 79 acts for height adjustment with a counter-threaded section 80 on the visor 67 together (see also 12 ).

11 shows the visor 67 slightly twisted. At the upper end of the sighting element 57 are located across the axis of the soul 106 (see. 19 ) extending recesses 87 facing each other on both sides of the shank portion of the visor 67 are arranged. The visor 67 sits spring-loaded in the recesses 87 , When pulling out the visor 67 from the sighting element 57 be both recesses 87 Approved. The visor 67 can then on the threaded portion 83 to be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise for height adjustment. In the recess 58 in which the visor element 57 is einschwenkbar is not fully inserted bolt 15 shown.

In 12 is the visor 67 also shown twisted sideways. In the visor element 57 runs in the longitudinal direction of the adjusting element 75 for height adjustment at the upper end of the threaded portion 79 runs, the height adjustment with a Gegengewindeabschnitt 80 interacts. A twist of the visor 67 causes a twisting of the threaded portion 79 against the counter thread section 80 and thus a linear adjustment of the visor 67 either up or down.

The lower end of the adjusting element 75 sits spring-loaded on the adjusting element 69 on. Will the visor 67 pulled out, this is rotatable. About a rotation of the sighting element 57 180 ° around the first adjustment element 75 the height is adjustable by certain steps, for example from 100 m to 150 m distance or in a fine adjustment to a certain distance. By an opposite rotation, the height adjustment is reversed. After turning the visor 67 180 °, it is from the spring element 77 in the sighting element 57 withdrawn.

The adjusting element 75 is linearly displaceable in the visor body 59 arranged and over a foot plate 70 secured against pulling out. Front and rear footplate area 82 . 86 (see. 15 ) protrude into a guide slot and secure the adjustment against rotation. The feather 77 supports itself between the foot plate 70 and an inner wall 84 in the visor body. The feather 77 so holds the sight through the adjustment and the threaded coupling in the recesses 87 and prevents unwanted adjustment (see also 15 ).

Transverse to the first adjustment 75 extends the second adjustment 69 that with the spring element 71 is loaded and a handle 89 includes. Will the adjusting element 69 at the handle 89 against the spring action from the connection piece 1 pulled out and brought into its adjustment position, the side adjustment of the visor element 57 possible. This is done in the front section of the adjustment 69 a threaded section 83 with counter thread sections 81 in the visor body 59 together. When turning the adjusting element 69 and the threaded portion 83 in the counter-threaded sections 81 becomes the visor body 59 and thus the sighting element 57 linearly adjusted to the left or right. The rotation takes place by defined fixed amounts, so that a desired sighting line can be adjusted with a sighting grain, not shown.

13 illustrates the effect of a by a spring element 74 tensioned locking element 73 , The spring element 74 is designed here as a cylinder compression spring. The locking element 73 holds the sighting element 57 in its respective pivotal position. When swiveling the sighting element 57 pushes the locking element 73 with the locking foot 78 and the spring load against the lower portion of the visor body 59 ,

The friction effect thus generated inhibits the pivoting mobility of the visor body 59 and thus the visor element 57 , Flattening on the visor body 59 define preferred pivotal positions, namely the rest position, in which the visor element folded against its recording ( 8th . 13 . 17 . 18 ), and the working position in which the sighting element is swung out or extended from the receptacle ( 6 . 7 . 9 - 12 . 14 . 16 ).

Depending on the version, the spring protrudes 74 in a guide sleeve 72 of the locking element 73 into and puts directly on the Arretierfuß 78 at ( 13 ), or put at the end of the guide sleeve 72 at ( 17 ). In both versions, the other end of the spring is supported 74 in the recording 76 from.

14 shows the swung-out visor element 57 during the adjustment process. For lateral adjustment is serving as a pivot axis or adjustment axis adjustment 69 from the connector 1 pulled out and twisted here about 45 °. Behind the handle 89 of the adjusting element 69 is a square-shaped locking head 91 arranged in this embodiment, in each case after a rotation through 90 ° in a corresponding recess 93 can come up. Is the adjusting element 69 As shown, twisted by less than 90 degrees, the locking head 91 not in the depression 92 snap in and get up. This ensures an exact stepwise lateral adjustment of the sighting element 57 , An involuntary adjustment is due to the interaction of spring 77 , Locking head 91 and deepening 93 ensured.

16 shows a cross-sectional view of the visor element in the visor with the connector 1 , The two holding elements 3 and 5 are longitudinally displaced from each other for removal from the Picatinny rail.

17a to 18b show alternative versions for lateral adjustment. The sighting element 57 is shown pivoted in each case and lies in the recess 58 inside the connector 1 in the upper part of the second holding element 5 ,

The spring-loaded locking element 73 pushes with his locking foot 78 against the lower end of the sighting element 57 , When swiveling the sighting element 57 rubs the Arretierfuß 78 by the spring pressure on the sighting element 57 , thus inhibits the pivoting movement and thus exerts a locking action - possibly in conjunction with appropriate flattening at the lower end of the visor element 57 that define preferred pivot positions.

The adjusting element 69 ' is about a holding element 97 fixed axially but rotatably. For this purpose it engages in an annular recess 99 in the adjustment 69 ' one. At one end of the adjusting element 69 ' is a wheel 89 formed, the side of the connector 1 protrudes. About the wheel 89 becomes the axially fixed adjusting element 69 ' ver turns and the sighting element 57 adjusted accordingly laterally via the threaded coupling. On the inside of the wheel 89 grips a spring-loaded detent ball 101 on, on which the spring 103 acts. On the inside of the wheel 89 corresponding recesses correspond to certain rotational position of the knurl wheel 89 or of the adjusting element 69 ' and thus certain side positions of the visor element 57 ( 17a and 17b ).

The 18a and 18b show another embodiment of the locking mechanism: Here is instead of the detent ball 101 a spring-loaded latch 101 ' trained, over a handle 101a ' against the spring force of the spring 103 ' can be unlocked (this position is in 18b shown). In this position, the setting wheel 89 ' and thus the adjustment 69 ' be adjusted. In the wheel are recesses 89a ' provided in the release of the handle 101a ' a locking section 101b ' locks. The thumbwheel 89 ' is now locked and can not be accidentally adjusted (this position is in 18a shown). The recesses 89a ' are correspondingly preferred rotation intervals of the actuating element 69 ' trained and allow a lateral adjustment in certain steps.

On the inside of the handle 89 - Designed here as a thumbwheel - corresponding recesses (locking recesses) are provided the specific rotational positions of the thumbwheel 89 or the adjusting element 69 ' and thus certain side positions of the visor element 57 correspond. By turning the knurling wheel 89 becomes the sighting element 57 over the adjusting element 69 ' laterally either to the left or to the right (see also 18 ).

19 shows a side view of a weapon 105 with a connector according to the invention 1 with a first sighting element according to the invention 57 on the case 107 attached Picatinny rail 19 is arranged. A second sighting element according to the invention 104 immediately on the handguard 109 attached. Furthermore, the weapon includes 105 a pipe 111 , a handle 113 , a deduction 115 above that a safety lever 117 is arranged. At the rear end, on the side facing away from the pipe end is located on the shaft 120 an shoulder rest 119 , A handguard 109 is parallel to the barrel, laterally another Picatinny rail 121 arranged.

The sighting elements 57 . 104 are swung out and the longitudinal axes of the connector 1 and the Picatinny rail 19 run parallel to the axis of the soul 106 the weapon 105 ,

This in 20 - 23 detailed illustrated second sight element 104 includes a sighting grain 129 and is a pivoting element 125 , which defines the pivot axis, pivotable. The pivoting element 125 may be formed, for example, as a pin or bolt.

The sight grain 129 is in the handguard 109 swung in (rest position) and closes with the hand guard 109 positive locking. The further course of the hand protection 109 is at its top as a Picatinny rail 19 educated. The sighting element 104 includes a carrier area 127 which at the top of its inside a ring 131 arranged visor grain 129 wearing.

The sighting element 104 is pivoted (rest position) at its upper end with the ring 131 slightly above the hand guard 109 also (cf. 20 ). By means of this supernatant is the sighting element 104 operable and can be taken and pivoted example of a shooter.

21 shows the swung-out visor element 104 (Working position) on the hand guard 109 that is above the pipe 111 can be placed on 19 ). The back end of the handguard 109 four points in the longitudinal direction of the hand guard 109 extending recesses 133 on. These go with the housing 107 engaged, with the hand guard 109 over two fasteners 135 . 137 is firmly connected to the housing and aligned with the weapon. The fasteners 135 . 137 may be screws, bolts, rivets or other fasteners. Furthermore, the recess 139 with a counter profile for receiving the sighting element 104 displayed.

22 shows the pivoting mechanism of the sighting element 104 , At the front end of the handguard 109 extends in the longitudinal direction a securing element 141 that of a, for example, designed as a helical spring spring element 143 is biased. The fuse element 141 is designed as a bolt and has a wedge-shaped, front end 142 , This engages in a recess 145 at the lower end of the sighting element 104 a, to prevent the sighting element 104 unintentionally pivoted or swung out. When swinging a contact surface acts 147 the recess 145 on the corresponding wedge surface 151 of the wedge-shaped end 142 and move the bolt 141 in the direction of the spring element 143 , In doing so, the contact surface arrives 149 the recess 145 out of engagement with wedge surface 153 of the wedge-shaped end 142 , The fuse element 141 so far against the spring 143 pressed back until it is on the sliding surface 155 slides.

Adjacent to the sliding surface 155 there is a second recess 157 which has a wedge-shaped counter profile. While the second sighting element 104 approaching its vertical working position, slides the fuse element 141 with its wedge-shaped end 142 on the sliding surface 155 in the second recess 157 ,

In the working position of the sighting element 104 enters the fuse element 141 with the opposite profile of the recess 157 in a positive and thus non-positive engagement and fixes the sighting element 104 in the working position against unintentional swinging.

23 shows the side lock of the sighting element 104 , The pivot pin 125 includes an annular head at its left end 159 , On the shaft of the pivot pin 125 is a wedge-shaped, circumferential annular groove 163 educated. In the carrier area 127 of the sighting element 104 extends in the longitudinal direction a securing element 165 that of a spring element 167 is biased. The spring element 167 is designed here as a cylinder compression spring.

The fuse element 165 and the spring element 167 run in a guide cavity. The fuse element 165 has a wedge-shaped end area 169 in the ring groove 163 in the pivot pin 125 engages and so the bolt 125 with the head 159 against a stop 171 pulls and at the same time a lateral locking of the visor element 104 causes. This is caused by the wedge tip 169 laterally to the notch base of the circumferential annular groove 163 (in 23 to the right) is offset. This attacks a wedge flank (in 23 the right) on the corresponding counter flank of the annular groove 163 and pulls the pivot pin 125 on the shaft with his head 159 against the attack 171 , At the same time, the visor element 104 with the (in 23 left) side of the support area 127 to the other side of the stop 171 pressed. This will cause the sighting element 104 in the working position always a defined (here with respect to the hand protection 109 ) Side position to the soul axis 106 a weapon.

In addition to the embodiments described above, further embodiments of this invention are possible:
The connection piece 1 can, as shown above, in conjunction with a sighting element 57 be executed. But it can also serve to accommodate other attachments, not shown. The connection piece 1 may also be provided for connection to other items and devices (not shown) as weapons. In particular, when it is desirable to attach the connector from the side on a rail without it being necessary to postpone this connector from the ends.

The illustrated visor element 57 can be either on the illustrated connector 1 or be arranged on a weapon via another suitable connector. The sighting element 57 can be designed as a Kimmen- or grain element.

The same applies to the sighting element 104 , in addition to the arrangement shown on a handguard 109 also via a connection piece 1 or can be arranged directly on a weapon component (for example, weapon barrel, weapon housing).

Further Embodiments and variations of the present invention result for the skilled person within the scope of the following claims.

1

connector

3

first retaining element

5

second retaining element

7

recess

9

head Start

11

recess

13

Bungee / spring (Tongue and groove guide)

15

Education / lead / stud

17

Against training / recess

18

receiving opening

19

Rail / Picatinny rail

21

first reception area

23

second reception area

25

bottom

27

wedge-shaped part Of

29

wedge-shaped part Of

33

linear part Of

35

linear part Of

37

transverse groove

38

head Start

39

fastening area

40

fastening area

41

guide link groove

43

Guide member / guide cam

47

leadership recess

49

attack

51

attack

53

head Start

55

head Start

57

visor element

58

recess

59

visor body

61

weapon

67

Rear sight / handle

69, 69 '

adjustment for lateral adjustment

70

footplate

71

spring element

72

guide sleeve

73

locking

74

spring element

75

adjustment height adjustment

76

admission

77

spring element

78

Arretierfuß

79

threaded portion height adjustment

80

Male thread part height adjustment

81

Male thread part Lateral adjustment

82

front the foot plate

83

threaded portion Lateral adjustment

84

inner wall

86

rear the foot plate

87

recesses

89 89 '

handle on adjusting element for lateral adjustment, adjusting wheel

89a '

recesses

91

locking head

93

deepening

97

axial holding member

99

recess

101

detent ball

101 '

bars

101a '

handle

101b '

locking section

103 103 '

spring element

104

second visor element

105

weapon

106

bore axis

107

casing

109

hand protection

111

pipe

113

handle

115

deduction

117

safety lever

119

buttstock

120

shaft

121

second Picatinny rail

125

pivoting element

127

support region

129

front sight

131

ring

133

recess

135

fastener

137

fastener

139

recess

141

fuse element

142

wedge-shaped end

143

spring element

145

recess

147

upper contact surface

149

lower contact surface

151

upper wedge surface

153

lower wedge surface

155

sliding surface

157

second recess

159

head

161

central axis

163

ring groove

165

fuse element

167

spring element

169

wedge-shaped end

171

attack

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• - US 7107716 [0005]
• - US 6606813 [0006]
• US 20060156609 [0007]
• - DE 708101 [0010]
• - DE 102004007916 A1 [0012]

Claims (41)

Connector ( 1 ) for fixing to a rail ( 19 ) with adjustable between a working and a release position holding elements ( 3 ; 5 ) in their working position at corresponding reception areas ( 22 ; 24 ) of the profile rail ( 19 ), and in its release position the connector ( 1 ) releasing, wherein the retaining elements ( 3 ; 5 ) via a guide ( 41 ), which is designed so that when adjusting the retaining elements ( 3 ; 5 ) in the longitudinal direction of the rail ( 19 ), These are additionally adjusted transversely according to the backdrop course. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the retaining elements ( 3 ; 5 ) via a spring element ( 13 ) are held in the working position. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a first holding element ( 3 ) a recess ( 7 ) into which a corresponding projection ( 9 ) on a second holding element ( 5 ) engages in the manner of a tongue and groove guide. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, in which the guide slot ( 41 ) a guide course defining groove ( 41 ) and at least one with the guidance ( 41 ) engaged guide element ( 43 ). Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 4, wherein the guide element ( 43 ) as a cam ( 43 ) is formed and the first holding element ( 3 ) and via the groove ( 41 ) with the second holding element ( 5 ) is coupled. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the retaining elements ( 3 ; 5 ) are formed such that the position of the connector ( 1 ) at a in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rail ( 19 ) on the connector ( 1 ) acting force is held in the working position. Connector ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is connected to one of the holding elements ( 3 ; 5 ) arranged handle ( 11 ) Can be brought into its release position. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which the retaining elements ( 3 ; 5 ) the recording areas ( 22 ; 24 ) of the profile rail ( 19 ) grip in the working position like a shoe. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the retaining elements ( 3 ; 5 ) in the working position wedge-shaped in the receiving areas ( 22 ; 24 ) of the profile rail ( 19 ) intervene. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, having an embodiment ( 15 ) with one on the rail ( 19 ) arranged counter-training ( 17 ) is engageable. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, for connection to a Picatinny rail ( 19 ) is trained. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 10, wherein the training ( 15 ) a locking pin ( 15 ), with one as a counter-training ( 17 ) designed transverse groove ( 17 ) in the Picatinny rail ( 19 ) is engageable. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, which is a sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ). Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 13, in which the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) an adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ), which can be brought against a spring force from a sighting position in an adjustment position, wherein the adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ) in its sighting position with respect to the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) Is detachably fixed via a latching mechanism and can be brought in its adjustment position in different visor layers. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) a first and / or a second adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ). Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 15, wherein the first adjusting element ( 75 ) for height adjustment of the visor element ( 57 ; 104 ) serves. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 15, wherein the second adjusting element ( 69 ) for lateral adjustment of the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) serves. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 15 to 17, in which the first and the second adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ) each have a threaded portion ( 79 ; 83 ), each with a corresponding counter-threaded portion ( 80 ; 81 ) cooperate for height and / or lateral adjustment. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the first and / or the second adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ) each have a handle ( 67 ; 89 ), with which the adjusting elements ( 69 ; 75 ) in each case from their sighting position in their adjustment position can be brought and have a latching education, the form-fitting releasably lock in their visor position. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 19, wherein a handle ( 67 ) of the adjusting element ( 75 ) as a visor ( 67 ) is trained. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of Ansprü che 14 to 20, in which the height and / or lateral adjustment of the adjustment ( 69 ; 75 ) by certain angles, in particular by 60 °, 90 ° and / or 180 °, takes place. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 14 to 21, in which the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) via the first and / or second adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ) by fixed, equal amounts is incrementally or continuously height and / or page adjustable. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 13 to 22, in which the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) as a squib arrangement ( 67 ) or as a grain arrangement ( 129 ) is trained. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 15 to 23, wherein the adjusting element ( 69 ; 75 ) is each spring-loaded and for lateral or height adjustment of the visor element ( 57 ; 104 ) Can be unlatched against the spring action. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 13 to 24, in which the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) against a spring-loaded locking element ( 73 ) is adjustable from a rest position to a working position. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 24, in which the sighting element ( 57 ; 104 ) about a pivot axis ( 69 ) is pivotable from the rest position into the working position, wherein the pivot axis ( 69 ) an adjustment axis ( 69 ) of the second adjusting element ( 75 ) corresponds. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 25 or 26, wherein the locking element ( 73 ) the visor element ( 57 ; 104 ) releasably latched in each case in the rest position and in the working position. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 25 to 27, with a recess ( 58 ), the visor element ( 57 ; 104 ) in its rest position largely absorbs. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 13, which has a second sighting element ( 104 ). Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 29, wherein the second sighting element ( 104 ) directly on a handguard ( 109 ) of a weapon ( 105 ) is attachable. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 29 or 30, wherein the second sighting element ( 104 ) around a pivoting element ( 125 ) is pivotable from a rest position to a working position, wherein the second sighting element ( 104 ) a fuse element ( 165 ), which the sighting element ( 104 ) in the working position transverse to the axis of the soul against a plant ( 171 ) fixed. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 31, wherein the securing element ( 165 ) in the working position of the visor element ( 104 ) spring loaded on a training, in particular in a recess ( 163 ), on the pivoting element ( 125 ) intervenes. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 32, wherein the securing element ( 165 ) and pivoting element ( 125 ) each have effective surfaces, the spring-loaded in the working position, wedge-shaped contiguous cause the fixation in the working position. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 31 or 33, in which the securing element ( 165 ) the pivoting element ( 125 ) with respect to the sighting element ( 104 ) fixed. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 31 to 34, wherein the sighting element ( 104 ) and pivoting element ( 125 ) in the working position in each case a defined reference position to the soul axis ( 106 ). Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 31 to 35, in which the sighting element ( 104 ) against a spring-loaded locking element ( 165 ) around the pivoting element ( 125 ) is pivotable from the rest position to the working position. Connector ( 1 ) according to claim 36, wherein the locking element ( 165 ) the visor element ( 104 ) latched via a Rastme mechanism in each case in the rest position and in the working position releasably. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 30 to 37, with a recess ( 139 ), in which the sighting element ( 104 ) is retractable in the rest position. Connector ( 1 ) according to one of claims 30 to 38, in which the second sighting element ( 104 ) as a squib arrangement ( 57 ) or as a grain arrangement ( 129 ) is trained. Hand protection ( 109 ) for a weapon ( 105 ) with a connection piece ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Weapon ( 105 ) with a connection piece ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 39.