RU2793003C1 - Barrelless launcher and cartridge case for it - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: weaponry.

SUBSTANCE: multi-charged tubeless launcher with the possibility of electrical initiation and using electric cartridges with a cartridge case with conductive contacts, which acts as a barrel and chamber. The device comprises a housing, conductive contacts, catches with teeth rotating on axes to fix the cartridge in firing position, a forced extraction mechanism with a spring, a spring-loaded trigger, a pushing spring for supplying electric cartridges, a chemical energy source, a switch with a button for supplying an impulse, a safety mechanism. Cartridge case contains a polymer housing designed in such a way that it engages with the mechanism for fixing and extracting cartridge cases of the launcher, conductive contacts of two poles. The front part of the housing is elongated so that a hook is formed to engage with the mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge cases of the launcher.

EFFECT: expansion of operational capabilities and operational efficiency of the launcher, increased firing efficiency, reliability, handling safety, ease of maintenance, ease of maintenance and use, and simplification of the production of electric cartridges.

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Description

The invention relates to handheld portable firearms, namely to a barrelless weapon, the cartridge case of which, when fired, serves as a chamber and barrel, and can be used by citizens as a means of protection against attack. In addition, it can be used in compact "pocket" pyrotechnics, using a low-pulse charge in a cartridge case, which allows it to be used as a chamber and barrel when giving sound, light, light and sound signals, as well as to use it in playing sports alternative to paintball, airsoft - throwing elastic or dye projectiles. Starting devices with electrical initiation can be integrated with automated and robotic systems, remotely controlled as a security system in a protected area or premises, or on unmanned aerial vehicles.

Known utility model "barrelless launcher" similar purpose as the claimed invention (Patent No. RU 27423 U1, IPC F42C 17/00, 2003).

Known utility model "starter and alarm threaded cartridge" similar purpose as the claimed invention (Patent No. RU 58209 U1, IPC F42B 4/00, 2006).

The above technical solutions have the following disadvantages:

The devices are single-shot barrelless launchers, which have a relatively large weight and a bulky trigger mechanism that requires the application of a certain muscular force to cock it into a combat state. To make the second and each subsequent shot, manual reloading is necessary, which requires a significant time investment. In addition, these technical solutions are devices of narrow functional application: they are intended for use exclusively for ammunition with liquid, powder or gas irritant, or for sending distress signals.

It is known the device "Barrelless launcher" of a similar purpose as the claimed invention (Patent No. RU 183932 U1, IPC F41C 3/04, 2018). The technical solution has the same disadvantages as those described above, except that it is multi-charged, has a handle and looks like a combat one.

A Kochedykov pistol with ammunition is known, in which a magazine feed to the firing line of cartridges-barrels, cantilevered in a clip, is implemented, and an electric method of firing cartridges is used (Patent No. RU 2091691 C1, IPC 6F41С 3/00, 9/00, 1997) .

The disadvantage of the pistol is its limited functionality, the difficulty of conducting aimed shooting due to the clip leaving the magazine along with the cartridges, as well as the lack of resemblance to military weapons, which creates an additional psychological impact when used as a non-lethal stopping weapon. The disadvantages include the reliability of the design, namely in terms of holding the upper cartridge on the guide pin, especially during shocks or falls. This design provides only kinetic ammunition, the minimum strength required for a shot, made of aluminum alloy, it is not possible to use traumatic ammunition made of polymeric materials and rubber, the use of low-pulse pyrotechnics is excluded.

A barrelless self-defense weapon with electric cartridges is known, containing a body made in the form of a pistol grip, a power source with an electric circuit having a movable contact, a trigger with a return spring (Patent No. RU 2172460 C1, IPC F41A 19/58, 2001)

The disadvantage of the device is the difficulty of aiming, low accuracy and distance of the bullet, a long time to reload, a complex electrical circuit, large overall dimensions, especially when increasing the caliber of cartridges, which limits its functionality to use solely for self-defense.

Known weapons of limited destruction for non-lethal ammunition (Patent No. RU 2499971 C1, IPC F41C 3/00, F41A 19/58, 2012).

A well-known self-defense weapon includes a handle, a body with a start key and a folding multi-seat chamber for cartridges (4 pcs.), Connected into a monolith by means of a spring-loaded lever - a bolt bar.

A design feature of the well-known pistol is that the cartridge channels of the cassette are counter-rotated to the center at a given angle in the vertical and / or horizontal planes, in accordance with the profile of the cartridges, while a groove is made in the bridges between the cartridge channels, and the axes of the cartridge channels of the lower level of the cassette are located in a horizontal plane coinciding with the center of mass of the gun.

The well-known multi-channel pistol is characterized by increased accuracy of aimed shooting at a multiple greater distance due to the proactive constructive inclination of each cartridge channel in the direction opposite to the recoil when firing from it.

Despite the fact that some of the shortcomings of the above self-defense weapons in this pistol have been eliminated, nevertheless, it has a number of disadvantages: a complex electrical circuit, large mass and overall dimensions, especially with an increase in the caliber of cartridges, which limits its functionality to use solely for the purpose of self defense.

A non-lethal self-defense weapon is known (Patent No. RU 2615799 C1, IPC F41C 3/00, 2017).

The well-known self-defense weapon has a number of significant drawbacks, namely: a complex electrical circuit, large mass and overall dimensions, especially with an increase in the caliber of cartridges, which limits its functionality to use solely for self-defense purposes.

Known self-defense weapons for non-lethal ammunition (Patent No. RU 2597031 C1, IPC F41C 3/00, 2015).

The well-known self-defense weapon contains a handle, a body with a start key and a folding multi-seat cassette for cartridges. A permanent magnet for controlling the switchgear switch is mounted in the start key. The start key rests on a stopper kinematically connected to an external safety lever that interacts with the locking pin of the locking mechanism installed in the housing groove. An increase in the functional reliability of self-defense weapons is achieved, as well as an increase in the mobility of preparation for firing.

Thus, in the specified weapon, some of the above disadvantages are eliminated. The specified technical solution achieves an increase in reliability, mobility and safety of use, however, the other disadvantages mentioned above occur.

Known barrelless self-defense weapons with electric cartridges (Patent No. RU 2236664 C1, IPC F41C 3/00, F41A 19/58, 2004).

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to hand-held portable firearms firing low-impulse cartridges, the cartridge case of which, when fired, serves as a chamber and a barrel. This technical solution is quite compact, even in the case of an increase in the caliber of cartridges. Design features exclude the criminal use of weapons.

However, the device has a number of disadvantages, namely: being a complex mechanical device, its production requires serious production facilities and high-precision metalworking equipment. The device is meant to be used only with traumatic and light-noise low-pulse cartridges. This limits the functionality, in terms of use solely for self-defense purposes. The means of descent, made in the form of a three-arm trigger lever, having an average large shoulder to control shooting with the thumb of the shooter, requires a significant muscular effort from the latter. This, in turn, slows down the reaction rate in the event of an emergency, and makes it impossible for people with insufficient muscle strength, such as women. The device bears no resemblance to a combat weapon, which creates additional psychological impact when used as a non-lethal stopping weapon.

The prototype for the present invention is a well-known ammunition with an electric igniter and a firing device for it, the same purpose as the claimed designation (Patent No. RU 2 344 363 C2, IPC F42B 5/08, F41A 21/00, 2006)

The known device has the following disadvantages: due to the fact that the ammunition is loaded into the barrel of the launcher, sequentially one after another, in the event of a misfire or failure of the ammunition, its further use is possible only after manual removal of the failed ammunition, which significantly reduces the reliability, safety and efficiency of use in an emergency. The ammunition according to this utility model is caseless, which limits the functionality of use only with bullet ammunition. In addition, the device bears no resemblance to a military weapon, which creates additional psychological impact when used as a non-lethal stopping weapon.

A protected electric cartridge is known for the same purpose as the claimed invention (Patent No. RU 2240488 C1, IPC F42B 5/08, F42B 5/067, 2003).

Known electric cartridge has the following disadvantages:

The electric cartridge contains an electric primer with an igniter composition, which is a separate part that requires separate equipment (both the primer itself and the equipment of this primer in the sleeve). At the same time, since the equipment comes already in the primer with the composition, the equipment requires special care. The electrocapsule is equipped in the bottom of the sleeve, which leads to the fact that it takes on a significant part of the load when the propellant charge is ignited. As a consequence, special attention must be paid to its strength and retention in the sleeve. To assemble an electric primer, you need equipment for microassembly, or the purchase of ready-made electric primers, which greatly complicates production, requires higher safety standards in production and increases the cost of ammunition.

Known cartridge for barrelless weapons, with the possibility of using primer-igniter of both impact and electric type (Patent No. RU 99868 U1, IPC F42B 5/02, 2010).

The prior art cartridge suffers from the disadvantages described above, however, the composite design of the cartridge case further complicates manufacturing and assembly.

Known technical solution "Traumatic cartridge (options)" of the same purpose as the claimed invention (Patent No. RU 2453797 C1, IPC F42B 5/00, F42B 5/02, 2012).

However, the known technical solution has the following disadvantages: a complex two-component sleeve, which is a cylindrical channel with a gradual decrease in the internal

diameter and a corresponding increase in the wall thickness of the sleeve channels, and has a built-in metal back, is quite difficult to manufacture. At the same time, these design features narrow the operational capabilities of this cartridge, providing for the possibility of one-time use only as a traumatic stopping ammunition for barrelless self-defense weapons.

All technical solutions that use mechanical trigger mechanisms, electromechanical barrel switching circuits, electromagnetic or piezoelectric power sources have a common drawback: they are difficult to use in conjunction with automated or robotic systems and this requires additional devices, and mechanisms with significant effort, or the introduction of significant improvements in the design of the power distribution.

The problem to which the invention is directed is to eliminate the shortcomings of the presented analogues, primarily the prototype, and the creation of a compact, multi-charged, efficient, safe, reliable and unified barrelless launcher and an electric cartridge for it, while simplifying the design of the electric cartridge and the starting device for it, for greater safety, ease of use and production, with the possibility of application with automated and robotic systems.

The technical result that can be obtained by implementing the invention is to expand the operational capabilities of the starting device, as well as its operational efficiency: firing efficiency, reliability, safe handling, ease of maintenance, ease of maintenance and use, as well as simplification in the production of electric cartridges.

The specified technical result is achieved through the use of a multi-charged, barrelless starting device, with the possibility of electrical initiation and using electric cartridges with a cartridge sleeve with conductive contacts, which acts as a barrel and chamber, containing a body, conductive contacts, hooks with teeth rotating on axes, to fix the cartridge in combat position, forced extraction mechanism with a spring, spring-loaded trigger, push spring for supplying electric cartridges, chemical energy source, switch with a button for supplying an impulse, safety mechanism.

The process of using the launcher is explained as follows. The layout of the starting device is shown in Fig.1.

The starting device may have an elongated body in the form of a tube, uses electric chucks with a cartridge case according to Fig. 9 and 10. At the same time, electric cartridges can be equipped with various striking elements, both stopping and training and entertaining, as well as light-noise, and signal pyrotechnics. Electric cartridges are placed in the launch tube one after another in such a way that the last charged electric cartridge will be closest to the muzzle. The electric method was used to ensure sequential firing of charges, which would be extremely difficult to implement using percussion igniter primers.

The charged electric chuck is fixed in the firing position by the hooks of the starting device 6. In this case, the conductive contacts of the cartridge case 2 and 3 lie on the working teeth 9. Due to the pressure of the pushing spring 12, the shape, and also the location of the axes of rotation of the hooks 6, the electric chuck is fixed in this position . To initiate the igniter composition on the hooks 6, an electrical impulse is applied, with the characteristics necessary for initiation. To generate the pulse, a chemical energy source 19 is used in conjunction with the switch 18. The pulse is triggered using the button 14, which is connected to the trigger 13. To prevent unintentional pressing of the trigger, a mechanical safety mechanism 16 is used, which in a safe position blocks the possibility of pressing trigger, and which may also contain an electrical safety mechanism 17, which, in a safe position, breaks the electrical circuit between the chemical energy source and the switch (either the electrical circuit inside the switch or the connection between the switch and the hooks), which prevents spontaneous initiation of the electric cartridge in the event of an emergency circuit button due to, for example, its damage or involuntary pressing. After the initiation of the electric chuck, it, under the action of the recoil force, begins to move back, compressing the pushing spring 12. In this case, the conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3 act on the rear teeth of the hooks 8 in such a way that the hooks rotate on the axles so that the front teeth of the hooks 7 converge closer, and the rear teeth of the hooks 8 and the working teeth of the hooks 9 diverge. When the recoil energy ceases to act, the electric cartridge, under the action of the pushing spring 12, moves towards the muzzle. In this case, the electrically conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3 pass under the working teeth of the hooks 9, since the latter are in a divorced state. Moving on, the electric chuck, through the conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3, acts on the front teeth of the hooks 7, thereby spreading them. In this case, the working teeth of the hooks 9 and the rear teeth of the hooks 8 converge. If there is a second electric cartridge in the launch tube, at this moment it is in such a position that its conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3 have already passed the rear teeth of the hooks 8, but have not yet touched the working teeth 9. Under the action of the pushing spring 12, the electric cartridges move forward until until the second electric cartridge touches the working teeth of the hooks 9. After that, it is fixed in the combat position, and the first one, under the action of inertia, is extracted from the trigger through the muzzle.

If the electric chuck fails, or in other cases when the electric chuck needs to be removed without initiating it, the triggering device has a forced extraction mechanism 10. To use it, move it towards the muzzle. In this case, the front teeth of the hooks 7 will converge and the working teeth of the hooks 9 and the rear teeth 8 will move apart. The electrically conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3 will disengage from the working teeth of the hooks 9 and the electric chuck will move towards the muzzle under the action of the pushing spring 12 until will not engage with the reduced front teeth of the hooks 7. After that, the forced extraction mechanism 10 should be released and, under the action of the spring of the forced extraction mechanism 11, it will return to its original position without preventing the free operation of the hooks 6. After it disappears, the force holding the front teeth of the hooks 7 in the reduced position, the electric cartridge, under the action of the pushing spring 12, will continue to move towards the muzzle, while spreading the front teeth of the hooks 7, after which the first sleeve is extracted through the muzzle, the second, if any, is fixed in the firing position.

According to the second variant of the invention, the starting device can be equipped with a different extraction mechanism (Fig. 5). The device uses electric chucks with a cartridge case according to FIG. 11, which has a selection for hooks, conductive contacts recessed flush with the sleeve body. The device is distinguished by a different scheme of the extraction mechanism, which makes it possible to achieve greater compactness of the device, as well as to simplify the design and use, since the extraction of the cartridge occurs automatically, regardless of whether it has worked or not.

Electric cartridges are placed in the launch tube one after another in such a way that the last charged electric cartridge will be closest to the muzzle. In this case, the electric cartridge is fixed in the firing position by the rear hook 24, which, under the action of the spring of the rear hook 25, engages with the selection for the hook of the cartridge sleeve 5. To initiate the electric cartridge, you need to press the trigger 13. Rotating on the axis, it acts on the front hook 23, which, in turn, rotates on its axis and moves to such a position that its front tooth comes out of the groove and prevents the movement of the electric chuck. At the same time, the front hook 23 acts on the rear hook 24, moving it away from the electric cartridge, while compressing the spring of the rear hook 25. This releases the electric cartridge, which, under the action of the pushing spring 12, moves towards the muzzle until it stops , engaging the front edge with the tooth of the front hook. At this moment, the electrically conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3 will be opposite the electrically conductive contacts of the starting device (the figures are not shown on the cut). The trigger 13 acts not only on the front latch 23, but also on the switch button 14, so when the electric chuck engages with the front latch, the trigger 13 acts on the switch button 14, thus activating an electrical impulse to initiate the charge of the electric chuck. To extract the triggered electric cartridge, release the trigger 13. Then, under the action of the trigger spring 15, it will return to its original position, the force holding the front hook will disappear, and it, under the action of the electric cartridge pressing on it, will turn on the axis and go into the groove. In this case, the rear hook will remain in the lower position, since its design has a selection that allows the front hook to engage with the rear one only when the latter pulls it away from the electric chuck. The movement of the electric cartridge towards the sleeve is also hindered by the fact that at this moment the body of the second electric cartridge is located opposite it. The electric cartridges, under the action of the pushing spring 12, move towards the muzzle end until the selection for the hook of the cartridge case 5 is opposite the rear hook 24. After that, under the action of the spring of the rear hook 25, it moves towards the electric cartridge and enters with it into engagement. Thus, the second electric chuck is fixed, and the first electric chuck is extracted through the muzzle under the action of inertia. In this starting device, the extraction of the electric cartridge occurs regardless of its triggering, so if a misfire occurs when the trigger 13 is pressed, no additional actions are required to extract the electric cartridge, just release the trigger 13, and the electric cartridge is extracted through the muzzle. If you need to remove the electric chuck without initiation, it is enough to forcibly move the rear hook 24 away from the electric chuck, thus removing it from the hook with the electric chuck and releasing it.

According to the third embodiment of the invention, the cartridge case extraction circuit according to FIG. 6 with a cartridge case of the same type (FIG. 11). This makes it possible to achieve a more rigid fixation of the electric cartridge in the firing position, which, in turn, increases the accuracy and accuracy of fire, which are important indicators in the case of using electric cartridges with kinetic or aerosol submunitions. In addition, this makes it possible to implement the option when, at the moment of initiation, the electric cartridge partially leaves the trigger, which can be useful when using light-noise ammunition, as well as the use of cartridge cases made of cheaper polymers, which are deformed during the initiation of the electric cartridge. In the case of starting devices, using the schemes described above, this will lead to jamming of the electric chuck inside the starting device. However, in the case of using this extraction mechanism, this becomes not critical, since the deformed part at the time of extraction will already be outside the starting device. However, this circuit is more complicated to implement than the circuit of FIG. 5 and requires a more detailed selection of the front hook spring 28 and rear hook spring 25.

The principle of operation can be described as follows. Unlike the mechanism of Fig. 5, the trigger 13 acts on the rocker arm 26 in such a way that it rotates on the axis and moves the rear hook 24 away from the electric cartridge, while compressing the spring of the rear hook 25. The electric cartridge released from engagement under the action of the pushing spring 12 moves towards the muzzle to until the sample for the hook of the cartridge case 5 is opposite the front hook 27, which, thanks to the sample that allows it to engage with the rocker arm 26 only in certain positions, moves towards the electric chuck by means of the force created by the spring of the front hook 28 and enters with it into engagement. In this position, the electrically conductive contacts of the cartridge sleeve 2 and 3 are opposite the conductive pads of the trigger. Since the trigger 13 acts not only on the rocker arm 26, but also on the switch button 14, an electrical impulse is supplied to the conductive pads of the starting device, which is necessary to initiate the electric cartridge. To extract the electric cartridge, it is enough to release the trigger 13. The trigger 13 under the action of the trigger spring 15 will return to its original position, and also move the rocker 26 to its original position. In this case, the front hook 27 will move away from the electric cartridge, while compressing the front spring. hook 28 and out of engagement with the electric chuck. The electric cartridges, under the action of the pushing spring 12, move towards the muzzle end until the selection for the hook of the cartridge case 5 of the second electric cartridge is opposite the rear hook 24. After that, the rear hook 24, under the action of the spring of the rear hook 25, presses towards the electric cartridge and enters hooked up with him.

Thus, the second cartridge case is fixed in the combat position, and the first cartridge case is extracted through the muzzle. The extraction of the electric cartridge occurs regardless of its actuation, so if the electric cartridge fails to operate when the trigger 13 is pressed, no additional actions are required to extract the electric cartridge, just release the trigger 13, and the electric cartridge is extracted through the muzzle. If you need to remove the electric chuck without initiation, it is enough to forcibly move the rear hook 24 away from the electric chuck, thus removing it from the hook with the electric chuck and releasing it.

In addition, in the embodiments of the invention according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in an elongated body without a handle, it is possible to complete the launcher with additional connectors for direct connection to the switch of robotic and automated systems. Also, for the purpose of automation, it is possible to use various options for the electric drive to control the forced extraction mechanism.

According to the fourth and fifth variants of the starting device, the devices described above according to Figs. 1 and FIG. 2, respectively, can be equipped with a pistol grip, which will give an external resemblance to small arms (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4). At the same time, it has a different arrangement of controls and components, but the circuit diagram of initiation, extraction and recharging, the electrical circuit do not change. For aiming, the trigger can be provided with mechanical sights 21 and 22, it is also possible to use a laser designator. Since the launcher has an external and dimensional resemblance to small arms, it can be equipped with a set of known straps for installing additional modules, such as flashlights, laser designators, additional sights, video recording devices, standardized for use with small arms.

At the same time, in all the above-described variants of starting devices that have a sequential charging principle, the number of charges can be increased or decreased by lengthening or shortening the launch tube. The recharge circuit and electronics will not change. The figures show the optimal number of loaded cartridges, allowing to achieve the most optimal dimensions and visual proportions of the device, in order to achieve ergonomics and external resemblance to small arms.

In the embodiment of the invention according to FIG. 7, a pistol grip trigger similar in appearance to a handgun uses the cartridge case electric cartridges of FIG. 12. At the same time, electric cartridges can be equipped with both various damaging elements and signal pyrotechnics. Unlike the launchers described above, the electric cartridges in this launcher are loaded not into a launch tube oriented along the axis of the false barrel channel, but into a magazine located at an angle to the axis of the false barrel. This uses a different method of extracting and supplying electric cartridges to the combat position, and it also has a different arrangement of controls and components, but the initiation circuit diagram and electronics do not change.

This arrangement allows you to optimally position electric cartridges of large calibers and lengths, while maintaining the ease of loading, use and manufacturing of the starting device while maintaining the key parameters - a unified cartridge case, barrelless, multiply charged, not requiring much effort to make a shot. Also, this layout allows you to increase the visual similarity of the extraction of cartridge cases from the trigger to the extraction in hand-held small arms - the extraction of cartridge cases up or sideways. Detachable or non-detachable magazine, has a visual resemblance to the magazine of small arms, which can be useful for psychological effect, or to create the desired visual effect when used with soft or marker cartridges in military field or range role-playing games.

The principle of operation can be explained as follows. The first electric cartridge is fixed in firing position by means of the non-conductive hooks of the cartridge case 4, which engage with the stop for the non-conductive front hook of the cartridge case 31 (Fig. 8 - front view), and the conductive contacts of the cartridge case 2 and 3, which engage with conductive hooks of the starting device 29 and 30. To initiate the electric cartridge, press the trigger, which, acting on the button of the switch 14, will give an electrical impulse to the conductive contacts of the starting device 29 and 3. To generate the impulse, a chemical energy source 19 is used in conjunction with the switch 18. The impulse is triggered by a button 14 which is connected to the trigger 13. To prevent unintentional trigger pull, a mechanical safety mechanism 16 is used, which in a safe position blocks the possibility of pulling the trigger, and which may also contain an electrical safety mechanism 17, which in a safe position, it breaks the electrical circuit between the chemical energy source and the switch (either the electrical circuit inside the switch or the connection between the switch and the hooks), which eliminates the spontaneous initiation of the electric cartridge in the event of an inadvertent closure of the button due to its damage. After initiation, the electric cartridge, under the action of the recoil force, moves away from the muzzle, thereby disengaging from the stop for the non-conductive front hook of the sleeve 31 and the conductive contacts of the starting device 29 and 30. When the electric cartridge disengages from the starting device, it, under the action of force from the side of the pushing spring 12 is extracted from the trigger, while the second electric cartridge engages with the stop for the non-conductive front hook of the sleeve 31 and the conductive contacts of the trigger 29 and 30, thus being fixed in the firing position.

For aiming, the launcher is provided with mechanical sights 21 and 22, it is also possible to use a laser designator.

To work with the variants of the starting device described above, variants of a unified cartridge case were developed, containing a polymer housing designed in such a way that there is a hook with the mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge cases of the starting device, conductive contacts of two poles.

Variants of cartridge cases can be adapted to different types of projectile ammunition for low-pulse pyrotechnics, by minimally changing the internal cavities and compositions used, while maintaining the possibility of using cartridge cases equipped with different damaging or signaling elements within the same trigger.

At the same time, the cartridge case does not require separate electric primers, it is distinguished by ease of manufacture, minimal requirements for equipment, wide possibilities for mechanizing the manufacturing process, at all stages from the production of the case to equipment.

Electrical initiation, coupled with a chemical power source, allows the operator to reduce the minimum required force for initiating an electric chuck, in comparison with mechanical starting devices and devices with electromagnetic or piezoelectric power sources, to reduce the minimum required dimensions of the starting device, and also to implement the integration of the starting device with automated and robotic systems .

The cartridge sleeve of the original design, in combination with the original design launcher, allows the use of launcher layouts that compare favorably with those known at the current level of technology, allow you to achieve greater variability in the layout, while maintaining the indicated advantages.

The mechanism for reloading and extracting cartridge cases, which determines their shape and design features, is simple and efficient, and simplifies both the production and use of launchers.

The cartridge case of Fig. 9 can be used with starters having the extraction circuit of FIG. 1 and contains a polymer body, a recess in the base of the body, for carrying out a hook with a mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge cases of the starting device, conductive contacts of two poles protruding above the case of the cartridge case.

The cartridge case of Fig. 10 can be used with starters having the extraction circuit of FIG. 1, differs in that it contains a selection and a stepped protrusion at the base of the housing for engaging with the mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge cases of the starting device, conductive contacts of two poles, made flush with the case of the cartridge case.

The cartridge case of Fig. 11 can be used with the starting devices of FIG. 2 using the extraction scheme of FIG. 5 and according to FIG. 6, contains a polymer housing, a recess at the base of the housing for carrying out a hook with a mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge cases of the starting device, two-pole current-carrying contacts made flush with the cartridge case housing.

The cartridge case of Fig. 12 can be used with the trigger of FIG. 7 containing the extraction circuit of FIG. 8 and contains a polymer body, a recess in the base of the body, where current-carrying contacts of two poles are placed, protruding above the body of the cartridge sleeve, and a thickening along the remaining length of the body, while the front part of the body is elongated so as to form a hook for engaging with the retention mechanism and extraction of sleeves-cartridges of the starting device.

The claimed invention makes it possible to create a multi-charged, compact, easy-to-handle and manufacture barrelless launcher, unified for use with electric cartridges equipped with various damaging elements or low-pulse pyrotechnics, and also to simplify the production of electric cartridges. Thus, with one type of cartridge case, a wide range of pyrotechnic, traumatic and recreational ammunition is achieved.

In addition, the described starting devices can be integrated with automated and robotic systems, controlled remotely via applications on a smartphone, for example, as a security system in a protected area or premises, or on unmanned aerial vehicles. Triggering according to a given algorithm with the types of ammunition laid down in the desired sequence, or through an online application also with the ability to select the type of ammunition, or the desired trigger, if there are several.

To solve this problem, 3 main schemes for constructing starting devices were chosen, and one additional one. Launchers according to figures 1, 2, 3, 4 have a similar layout - electric cartridges are located along the axis of the launch tube, but have several significant differences:

- The mechanism for holding the electric cartridge in the firing position

- The mechanism of extraction of the triggered electric cartridge

- The mechanism of extraction of the unworked electric cartridge

- Dependence of the extraction mechanism on recoil

- The complexity and requirements for the accuracy of manufacturing parts of the extraction and holding mechanism for electric chucks

- Minimum electrical impulse requirements for initiating electric chucks

- Minimum power supply requirements

- Ability to fire bursts

- Different complexity of integration with automated and robotic systems

As a result, these launchers, despite the similarity of the layout, still differ in manufacturing complexity, requirements for equipment and manufacturing processes and, as a result, have different requirements for launching into production. They also have a slight difference in ease of use.

From the prior art, a technical solution with the claimed set of essential features of an independent claim is unknown, which confirms the compliance of the invention with the condition of patentability - novelty.

The essential distinguishing features of the independent claim of the claimed invention for a specialist do not explicitly follow from the prior art, therefore, the claimed invention meets the condition of patentability - inventive step.

For a specialist, the following essential distinguishing features of an independent claim clearly follow from the prior art:

1. Ability to use the launcher for self-defense

2. Possibility of using the starting device for giving sound and light signals

3. Using the principle of electric ignition to initiate ammunition

4. Using a chemical battery

5. Multi-charge

6. Barrelless design

7. Ability to use sighting devices to facilitate aiming.

8. Plastic cartridge case

The rest of the essential distinguishing features of the independent claim do not follow explicitly from the prior art for a specialist, which confirms the compliance of the invention with the inventive step / patentability condition - “inventive step”

The claimed invention meets the condition of patentability of industrial applicability, since the application materials describe the means and methods by which implementation is possible.

The essence of the invention is illustrated by drawings, where:

in fig. 1 - Charger starting device using electric cartridges with a cartridge case according to Fig. 9.

in fig. 2 - Charger starting device according to the second variant of the invention, using electric cartridges with a cartridge case according to Fig. 9 and 10.

in fig. 3 - Charger starting device according to the third variant of the invention, using electric cartridges with a cartridge case according to Fig. eleven.

in fig. 4 - Charger starting device according to the fourth variant of the invention, using electric cartridges with a cartridge case according to Fig. eleven.

in fig. 5 - Schematic diagram of the extraction mechanism for the starting device according to figures 3 and 4.

in fig. 6 - A variant of the scheme of the extraction mechanism for the starting device according to figures 3 and 4.

in fig. 7 - Charger starting device according to the fifth version, using electric cartridges with a cartridge case according to Fig. 12.

in fig. 8 - Schematic diagram of the location of the hooks for the starting device according to Fig. 7

in fig. 9 - Sleeve-cartridge for the starting device according to figures 1 and 2 with current-carrying contacts protruding beyond the body

in fig. 10 - A variant of the sleeve-cartridge for the starting device according to figures 1 and 2 with conductive contacts not protruding beyond the body

in fig. 11 - Sleeve-cartridge for the starting device according to Fig. 3 and 4. with a selection for the hook of the cartridge case

in fig. 12 - Sleeve-cartridge for the starting device according to Fig. 7. With conductive contacts and conductive hooks in front of the sleeve.

The numbers in the figures indicate:

1 - Cartridge case

2 - Cartridge sleeve conductive contact (first pole)

3 - Cartridge sleeve conductive contact (second pole)

4 - Non-conductive hooks of the cartridge case

5 - Selection for the hook of the cartridge case

6 - Starter hook (made of conductive material)

7 - Front Tooth Hook

8 - Rear tooth of the hook

9 - Working tooth of the hook

10 - Forced extraction mechanism

11 - Spring mechanism forced extraction

12 - Pusher spring

13 - Trigger

14 - Switch button

15 - Trigger spring

16 - Safety mechanism

17 - Switch associated with the safety mechanism

18 - Switch

19 - Chemical battery

20 - Housing starter

21 - Fly

22 - Rear sight

23 - Front hook

24 - Rear hook

25 - Rear hook spring

26 - Rocker

27 - Front hook

28 - Front hook spring

29 - Conductive contact of the starting device (first pole)

30 - Conductive contact of the starting device (second pole)

31 - Stop for the non-conductive front hook of the cartridge case.

Claims (12)

1. Multi-charged barrelless starting device, with the possibility of electrical initiation and using electric cartridges with a cartridge sleeve with conductive contacts, performing the function of a barrel and a chamber, containing a housing, conductive contacts, hooks with teeth rotating on axes, for fixing the cartridge in a firing position, a forced extraction mechanism with a spring, a spring-loaded trigger, a pusher spring for supplying electric cartridges, a chemical energy source, a switch with a button for giving an impulse, a safety mechanism. 2. A multi-charged barrelless starting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electric cartridges are charged sequentially one after another, having an elongated tube-shaped body, two conductive solid hooks with three teeth, where the working tooth of the hook transmits an electrical impulse to the conductive contact of the cartridge case and fixes the electric cartridge in the combat position, and the other two teeth carry out the operation of the extraction mechanism, which uses the recoil force, or is forcibly activated, intended for use with electric cartridges with a cartridge case according to paragraphs. 9 and 10. 3. A multi-charged barrelless starting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electric cartridges are charged sequentially one after another, has an elongated body in the form of a tube, front and rear hooks that operate the extraction mechanism due to a pushing spring, while the conductive contacts are brought out separately from hooks, while intended for use with electric chucks with a cartridge sleeve according to clause 11. 4. A multi-charged barrelless launcher according to claim 3, characterized in that the teeth of the hooks are located on a rocker arm rotating on an axis. 5. Rechargeable barrelless launcher according to any one of paragraphs. 2-4, characterized in that it has connectors for direct connection to the switch of robotic and automated systems, an electric drive for controlling the forced extraction mechanism. 6. Rechargeable barrelless trigger according to any one of paragraphs. 2-4, which differs in that it has a pistol grip and sights. 7. A multi-charged barrelless launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that for loading electric cartridges it has a magazine located at an angle to the axis of the false barrel, a mechanism for fixing in the firing position and extracting electric cartridges, consisting of conductive hooks, an emphasis for the front hook of the sleeve - cartridge according to claim 12, where extraction occurs due to the recoil force and the pushing spring. 8. Cartridge sleeve containing a polymer housing designed in such a way that it engages with the mechanism for fixing and extracting cartridge sleeves of the starting device, conductive contacts of two poles. 9. Cartridge sleeve according to claim 8, characterized in that it contains a sample at the base of the housing, for carrying out a hook with the mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge sleeves of the starting device according to claim 2, conductive contacts of two poles protruding above the cartridge sleeve housing. 10. Cartridge sleeve according to claim 8, characterized in that it contains a stepped protrusion at the base of the housing for engaging with the mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge sleeves of the starting device according to claim 2, conductive contacts of two poles, made flush with the cartridge sleeve housing . 11. Cartridge sleeve according to claim 8, characterized in that it can be used with a starting device according to claim 3 and contains two-pole conductive contacts made flush with the cartridge sleeve body. 12. Cartridge sleeve according to claim 8, characterized in that it contains a recess at the base of the housing, where two-pole current-carrying contacts are located, protruding above the cartridge sleeve housing, and a thickening along the remaining length of the housing, while the front part of the housing is elongated so that a hook was formed for engaging with the mechanism for holding and extracting cartridge cases of the starting device according to clause 7.

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