Abrégé

A weapon for firing a shell (2), said weapon comprising a barrel (5) and a hollow firing chamber (6) closable by a breech block (8) for loading the shell (2). The firing chamber (6) is designed to comprise a space for a two-way open-ended support piece (1), said support piece (1) having some of its length around the shell (2) and some around the breech block (8).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41A 3/74 - Dispositifs d'obturation ou garnitures d'étanchéité pour prévenir les fuites de gaz dans les mécanismes de culasse
• F41A 3/08 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c.-à-d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme avec un mécanisme à bloc de culasse pivotant munis d'un bloc-obturateur rotatif du type à vis ou du type à filet de vis interrompu
• F41A 3/76 - Dispositifs d'obturation ou garnitures d'étanchéité pour prévenir les fuites de gaz dans les mécanismes de culasse spécialement adaptés pour fermer l'écart entre l'extrémité avant de la chambre de cartouche et l'extrémité arrière du tube de l'arme, p. ex. dispositifs d'étanchéité des armes du type revolver

Abrégé

A weapon system comprising a weapon (2), a body (4) to which the weapon (2) is attached and which is dimensioned to tolerate the stresses caused by firing the weapon, a closed casing structure (5) having, on the inside thereof, means for keeping the ammunition of the weapon (2) and means for changing the position of the weapon (2) relative to the body (4). The weapon system (1) is independently immovable and further comprises attaching means (6) with which the weapon system (1) is detachably attachable to a vehicle (12, 18, 21) intended for transporting a weapon system.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41A 23/00 - Supports d'armes à feu, p. ex. sur des véhiculesDisposition des armes à feu sur des véhicules
• F41A 23/24 - Montage d'armes à feu en tourelle
• F41A 23/34 - Montage sur des véhicules à roues ou à chenilles

Abrégé

A method of preventing afterburning, and a weapon. The weapon comprises a barrel (1) and a smoke remover (2). A shell is fired with the weapon by utilizing an explosive agent. After firing, smoke is removed from the barrel (1) with the smoke remover (2). Furthermore, after firing, gas preventing the explosive agent from burning is blown into the rear part of the barrel (1), the gas consuming or displacing the oxygen, whereby the gunpowder in the barrel is prevented from burning, thus preventing afterburning in the barrel (1) when the rear part thereof is opened after firing.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41A 13/04 - Injection de fluides dans les tubes de l'arme ou dans les chambres de cartouche

Abrégé

The invention relates to equipment for controlling the loading of a fin-stabilized mortar shell (3) provided with increment charges (7; 7a to 7f). The equipment comprises at least one pushing means (9) located on the side of the shell (3) being handled and transversally movable with respect to the shell (3), which means, upon moving, pushes at least one increment charge (7; 7a to 7f) pre-mounted around the tail tube (3b) of the shell (3) away from around the tail tube (3b).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41A 9/24 - Alimentation en munitions sans bande utilisant un chargeur ou un magasin mobiles comme dispositif d'alimentation
• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 33/02 - Remplissage des cartouches, des projectiles ou des fuséesIntroduction de charges propulsives ou explosives

Abrégé

Arrangement and method for using an electric primer. The electric primer (25) is arranged in a piece of ammunition to be fired with a weapon comprising a firing pin. The arrangement comprises a firing element (10) comprising a first contact member and a second contact member adaptable into contact with a first electrode and a second electrode, respectively, of the electric primer (25). The firing element (10) further comprises at least one electric battery (16) arranged in the firing element (10) such that an impact movement of the firing pin brings the battery (16) into an electric contact with the first and second contact members.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 5/08 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout modifiées pour l'allumage électrique
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon. The arrangement comprises a shell (1) and a support element (8) to be fastened to a shell tail, the support elementcom- prising firing means (9) for firing the actual primer (5) of the shell. The arrangement is characterized in that the firing means (9) of the support element comprise a power source (90), which is arranged to produce electric current for the electric primer of the shell as a result of astimulusapplied to its structure. In addition, the invention relates to a support elementand a method for sup- porting a shell into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 5/08 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout modifiées pour l'allumage électrique
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a support member for launching ammunition from a barrel of a breech-loading weapon. The support member (8) comprises launching means (9) for launching an electric detonator (5) of a charge of the ammunition.The support member is characterized in that the launching means (9) comprise a capacitor (40), a control unit (90) provided with comparison means (94, 95) for monitoring a state/charge level of the capacitor, and switch means for conveying charge charged in the capacitor (40) to the electric detonator (5) of the charge of the ammunition. The invention further relates to a method of launching ammunition a barrel of a breech-loading weapon.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 5/08 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout modifiées pour l'allumage électrique
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

A firing member (14) for firing a primer (6) of a basic charge (5) of a shell (1). The firing member (14) comprises an electricity-producing element arranged to generate an electrical impulse by the action of a force directed thereto for firing the primer (6) of the basic charge (5) of the shell (1). In addition, a support piece (4) for supporting a shell (1) into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon, and a method of firing a primer (6) of a basic charge (5) of a shell (1) by means of a firing member (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 5/08 - Cartouches, c.-à-d. projectile et douille avec charge propulsive formant un tout modifiées pour l'allumage électrique
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell (1) into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon and to a support member for supporting a shell. The arrangement comprises a flanged support element (5), to which a fastening element is connected with threads. A sleeve-like clamping element is arranged around the fastening element. Both have grooves for tail fins of the shell (1). The support member (5) has a support element, to which a fastening element is connected with threads and on top of which a sleeve-like support element is arranged.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 3/052 - Moyens pour fixer la fusée dans l'appareil de lancement
• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell (1), such as a mortar shell, into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon, the arrangement comprising a support element (8) to be fastened to the tail of the mortar shell, the element comprising a rim flange (87), means for fastening the support element to the tail of the mortar shell (1), and firing means (9) for firing an actual primer (5) of the mortar shell (1) for firing the mortar shell. The arrangement is characterized in that the means for fastening the support element to the shell tail are arranged in the support element (8) by means of finger-like fastening members (80) settling onto the shell tail tube (3) and arranged to constitute an interference fit between the shell (1) and the support element (8) when the shell (1) is placed in the support element (8). The invention also relates to a support element and a method for supporting a mortar shell (1) into the barrel of a breechloading weapon.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 3/052 - Moyens pour fixer la fusée dans l'appareil de lancement
• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell (1) into a barrel (2) of a breech-loading weapon, the arrangement comprising a rim-flanged support element (6) attachable to a shell tail (4). The arrangement is characterized in that the arrangement comprises a propelling charge element (12) comprising a propelling charge (14) and a primer (13), the element having a threading (15a) suited for the shell tail allowing the support element (6) to be fastened to the shell tail by threading the propelling charge element (6) into the tail of the shell (1) through the support element (6). The invention further relates to a method of supporting a shell into a barrel of a breech-loading weapon.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to a support member (6) for supporting a mortar shell (1) into a breech-loading weapon barrel. The support member (6) comprises a support element (8) with an edge flange (7) and a firing mechanism for firing the actual primer of the mortar shell (1) and further comprising connecting means (10) for attaching the support element (8) to a tail (4) of the mortar shell (1). The connecting means (10) for attaching the support element (8) to the tail (4) of the mortar shell (1) comprise at least one flexible part (13, 20, 30) arranged to be attached to the tail (4) of the mortar shell (1) by means of spring force.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 3/052 - Moyens pour fixer la fusée dans l'appareil de lancement
• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to a support member for supporting a shell into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon, and a method. The support member (6) comprises means for fastening a support element (8) to at least one fin (5) belonging to the tail end (4) of a shell (1). The means comprise at least one fastening piece (10), which comprises: at least one first fastening surface (14a), which may be arranged substantially parallel with a side of the fin (5), and which fastening piece (10) may be supported to the support element (8); at least one second fastening surface (14b), which second fastening surface (14b) is movably arranged so that the second fastening surface (14b) is movable in relation to the first fastening surface (14a) in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis (L) of the shell (1); and means for pressing the fastening surfaces (14a, 14b) against the sides of the fin (5) arranged between them so as to provide friction locking between the fastening piece (10) and the fin (5).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

An arrangement for supporting a mortar shell into a breech-loading weapon barrel (2). The arrangement comprises a support piece (6) provided with an edge flange (7) and to be attached to the tail of the mortar shell (1), whereby the arrangement further comprises a connecting piece (8) between the support piece and the mortar shell tail, which connecting piece is arranged to be at- tached to the mortar shell and the support piece and thus to attach the support piece with a mechanical joint to the mortar shell tail. In connection with the connecting piece (8), there is a point which is arranged to yield in a firing situation and thus to allow the mortar shell (1) to be detached from the support piece (6); and a firing mechanism (17) for firing the actual primer (10) of the mortar shell. The mechanical joint between the connecting piece (8) and the support piece (6) has been formed by means of cotter attachment (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 3/052 - Moyens pour fixer la fusée dans l'appareil de lancement
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers
• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to an arrangement for supporting a shell into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon. The arrangement comprises a support piece (6) that is provided with an edge flange (7) and is to be fastened to a tail of the shell. The support piece further comprises a firing mechanism for firing the actual primer of the shell. The arrangement further comprises a connecting means (8) between the support piece (6) and the shell tail (4), the connecting means being arranged to fasten to the shell and to the support piece (6) and thus to fasten the support piece with a mechanical connection to the shell tail (4). The connecting means (8) comprises at least one shank part (9) having a first end and a second end, the first end of the shank part being arranged to fasten to the connecting means (8) and the second end to the shell tail (4). The fastening between the first end of the shank part and the shell is arranged to yield in a firing situation, thus enabling the detachment of the shell from the support piece. The second end of the shank part (9) is arranged to fasten to the shell tail tube (3) and to bend or turn away from the shell tail tube (3) in a firing situation.

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 3/052 - Moyens pour fixer la fusée dans l'appareil de lancement
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers
• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers

Abrégé

A support member and method for supporting a shell into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon. The support member (6) comprises a support element (8) with an rim flange (7), end (16), and edge casing (12), and means for fastening the support element (8) to at least one fin (5) belonging to the tail end (4) of the shell (1). The means for fastening the support element (8) to the tail end (4) of the shell (1) comprise a retainer part (9) arranged to the edge casing (12) and arranged to circle the inner surface (10) of the edge casing essentially level with the plane of the rim flange (7).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

An arrangement for supporting a shell (1) into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon, the arrangement comprising a support piece (4) provided with a rim flange (15) and to be fastened to the tail of the shell (1), the support piece being fastened in connection with the tail of the shell (1) with one or more adhesive materials. In addition, a method of fastening a support piece (4) to a shell (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

An arrangement for supporting a shell (1) into the barrel of a breech-loading weapon, the arrangement comprising a support piece (4) provided with a rim flange (15) and fastened in connection with the tail of the shell (1) with a massive material (22) that at least partly burns, melts or disintegrates by the action of pressure and/or heat generated as the result of the firing of the basic charge (5) of the shell (1). In addition, a method of fastening a support piece (4) to a shell (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• F41F 1/06 - Mortiers
• F42B 30/10 - Obus de mortiers

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method of fastening increment charges to a mortar shell, a mortar shell, and an increment charge system. A fin-stabilized mortar shell (1 ) comprises a shell part (2) and a tail shaft (3) on the extension thereof, the tail shaft comprising guide fins (5). The tail shaft is provided with an increment charge system (12) comprising several increment charges (6) arranged around the tail shaft and fastened to the tail shaft in a form-locking manner. In order to ensure the fastening, a tubular flexible fastening sleeve (13) is further arranged around the increment charge system.

Classes IPC  ?

• F42B 30/12 - Obus de mortiers avec la possibilité d'ajouter des charges propulsivesObus de mortiers avec la possibilité de faire varier la longueur

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method of fastening increment charges to a mortar shell, a mortar shell, and an increment charge system. A fin-stabilized mortar shell (1) comprises a shell part (2) and a tail shaft (3) on the extension thereof, the tail shaft comprising guide fins (5). The tail shaft is provided with an increment charge system (12) comprising several increment charges (6) arranged around the tail shaft and fastened to the tail shaft in a form-locking manner. In order to ensure the fastening, the increment charge system utilizes a Velcro tape fastening (13).

Classes IPC  ?

• F42B 30/12 - Obus de mortiers avec la possibilité d'ajouter des charges propulsivesObus de mortiers avec la possibilité de faire varier la longueur