EP1293746A2 - Automatic compressed air distributor - Google Patents

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EP1293746A2
EP1293746A2 EP02447176A EP02447176A EP1293746A2 EP 1293746 A2 EP1293746 A2 EP 1293746A2 EP 02447176 A EP02447176 A EP 02447176A EP 02447176 A EP02447176 A EP 02447176A EP 1293746 A2 EP1293746 A2 EP 1293746A2
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41BWEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F41B11/00Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air guns; Steam guns
    • F41B11/70Details not provided for in F41B11/50 or F41B11/60
    • F41B11/71Electric or electronic control systems, e.g. for safety purposes
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41BWEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F41B11/00Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air guns; Steam guns
    • F41B11/50Magazines for compressed-gas guns; Arrangements for feeding or loading projectiles from magazines
    • F41B11/57Electronic or electric systems for feeding or loading
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41WEAPONS
    • F41BWEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F41B11/00Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air guns; Steam guns
    • F41B11/70Details not provided for in F41B11/50 or F41B11/60
    • F41B11/72Valves; Arrangement of valves
    • F41B11/721Valves; Arrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for both firing the projectile and for loading or feeding

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  • the present invention relates to a compressed air or gas distributor placed or not at the end of a cylinder piston and which, after its activation, has a automatic operation caused by pressure and air depression in the cylinder.
  • the present invention also relates to an achievement in kit form or integrated into everything mobile assembly driven by compressed air or pneumatic pressure (possibly pressurized gas other than air).
  • compressed air by a means mechanical implemented by the operator at the time of charging (hand pumping), or a compressed gas, such as that the carbon dioxide in a cartridge is distributed from a storage chamber to the barrel of tear. This distribution is done by means of a valve actuated by pressing the trigger.
  • US patent US-A-5,400 536 describes a rotary and double barrel pistol action, presenting a cylinder in line with the barrel for the projectile fire.
  • a rod secured to the piston of the cylinder is struck by the dog, which opens the valve and releases pressurized gas into the barrel.
  • U.S. Patent US-A-5,613,483 discloses assembling a piston and a cylinder for a handgun gas.
  • the piston can move back and forth, between a loading position and a firing position.
  • the cylinder has two chambers through which moves the piston.
  • the piston When the piston is in the position of loading, the cylinder is in communication via the first chamber with a gas supply device under pressure. This position of the piston prevents any communication between the two rooms.
  • the piston rod is provided with a passage section at the contact with the cylinder which extends from longitudinally.
  • document US-A-5,363,834 describes a weapon having a first operating mode for the propulsion of a projectile by compressed gas contained in a cartridge and a second operating mode for compressed air propulsion generated by a manual pumping.
  • the aim is to be able to remedy a failure of the compressed gas supply system (dioxide of carbon).
  • a manual switch operable by the shooter allows switching from one operating mode to another, by bringing a storage chamber into contact with either the gas compressed, or with the compressed air obtained by pumping. then from the shot, the dog strikes a cylinder piston element which releases pressurized air or gas to the barrel tear.
  • the present invention aims to provide a jack and its compressed gas distributor, preferably in line, fully automatic after activation by an initial impulse.
  • the invention has the complementary aim of ability to provide, for certain applications, such a cylinder and its distributor in kit form, easily adaptable on existing equipment.
  • the invention also aims to provide such a distributor which is compact, that is to say causing a very small increase in the length of the cylinder by distributor integration, simple and easy to production.
  • the invention aims to propose a pneumatic automatic distributor usable in a large number of technical fields and not limited to specific armaments sector.
  • the present invention relates to a automatic device for the distribution of compressed gas, for example air or compressed carbon dioxide, comprising a cylinder constituted a cylinder in which can slide a piston provided a piston head, said cylinder being provided with a closable front end, called distributor support, a distributor located in the extension of said cylinder.
  • the dispenser can be ordered directly by the front of the piston.
  • the distributor has a gas supply compressed, a chamber that can contain said gas under pressure being dynamically located between the end lockable cylinder and piston head.
  • the device comprises a valve capable of open and close along the cylinder axis and a seal double allowing the opening and closing of the arrival of compressed gas, the valve being provided with a spring reminder such that at equilibrium, it is detached from the joint double, rear side, the double seal being provided with a return spring such that at equilibrium, it closes the arrival compressed gas.
  • the piston head can come into contact at the front of the cylinder with the valve, this which causes the integral recoil of said valve and the double seal with stop against the distributor support, this which causes admission by a compressed gas supply in the bedroom.
  • pressurized gas escapes either through outlet of the piston out of the cylinder, either through a fitted orifice in the cylinder, the piston then remaining inside the cylinder.
  • the piston is provided with a return spring which tends to bring it back towards its equilibrium position at the front of the cylinder.
  • the bedroom not being or being weakly pressurized and the piston no longer in contact with the valve, the valve and the double seal are in their equilibrium position under the effect of their respective return springs and the valve is detached from the double seal, allowing a exhaust of gas contained in the chamber through a orifice provided in the wall of the distributor support, the double seal being in the closed position of the arrival of gas under pressure.
  • the contact between the piston and the valve is produced by means of a control striker capable of slide freely inside the piston, the part rear of the striker having been struck initially by the hammer.
  • the dispenser can be controlled by a traction device placed in front the assembly constituted by the distributor and its cylinder.
  • the traction device replaces the percussion initial piston with a hammer.
  • Another advantage is that ability to easily reset activation element (hammer) of the distributor by the recoil of the piston.
  • the cylinder / distributor device of the present invention is advantageously usable with pistol-type weapons (with slide) or rifle (with movable breech).
  • Figure 1 shows an exploded view with nomenclature according to the principle of control by a striker passing through the piston of the jack according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in the position of rest, with the compressed air supply blocked.
  • Figure 3 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in position activation of the distributor for air opening.
  • Figure 4 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in position recoil of the piston, with the compressed air supply open.
  • Figure 5 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in position piston outside the cylinder tube, the compressed air supply being closed.
  • Figure 6 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different cylinder / distributor parts Figure 1, and a detailed view, in the return position the piston of the cylinder moved by its spring with exhaust from compressed air through the distributor.
  • the air distribution device automatic tablet according to the invention can be produced in kit form or integrated into any mechanism such as rifle or pistol especially for shooting simulation or in any mechanism depending on the possibilities exploitation of the advantages of the invention.
  • activation initial of the dispenser is obtained by percussion of a striker 9 which can slide freely inside a piston 80, by means of a hammer (or hammer) 15 which can be an original part of a weapon or equipped device automatic compressed air distributor according to the invention.
  • Percussion is by pivoting towards the front of the hammer 15 in a recess of the piston body 8.
  • FIG. 3 shows the position opening the air supply.
  • a striker 9 which passes through the piston 80 of the jack and is controlled by a hammer 15 which strikes said striker 9.
  • the latter transmits its linear movement at valve 5 of the distributor.
  • the valve 5 then comes into contact with the seal of distributor 3, the latter moving to the left, this which allows compressed air to pass between the assembly attached seal 3 - valve 5 and piston head 11 of cylinder.
  • Figure 5 shows the position of depressurization in the cylinder.
  • the piston 80 recedes cylinder the latter can either exit the cylinder tube or cylinder 1, or stay in the cylinder thanks to a lateral air exhaust 12 located in the cylinder tube 1. In both cases, this has the effect of causing the pressure in the cylinder tube 1 and, at the same time, decrease the pressure on the distributor seal assembly 3 and valve 5.
  • the assembly 3.5 can then, under the effect of respective springs 4.6 of the two parts 3.5 resume its initial position to the right (figure 6), which closes compressed air supply thanks to the double circular joint distributor 3. This also allows the escape of air still in room 10 when returning piston 80 of the cylinder which, moved by its spring (not shown) returns to its initial rest position towards the left.
  • the air exhaust is achieved by detaching the valve 5 from the seal distributor 3, through the lower hole 20 of the support of the distributor 2 (see detail view of FIG. 6).
  • the compressed air supply remains blocked at this stage and the system returned to its original rest position. The complete sequence of cylinder and distributor is therefore carried out automatically since it is initiated only by the impulse of the hammer 15, without that any other intervention is necessary.
  • the striker part 9 could be absent and be replaced by direct contact between the piston 80 of the jack and the valve 5, which would have effect when closing the cylinder to the left, would automatically have all the functions available illustrated in Figures 3 to 6. To stop, in this configuration, the operating cycle, just to interrupt the piston of the cylinder tube before its contact with valve 5.
  • the device of the invention can be produced as a kit to be mounted directly in fire simulation weapons or be adaptable to any other mechanism, either as a kit, or integrated into a more complex, whether or not requiring modifications to the system original.

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The gas distributor, comprising a cylinder (1) and a sliding piston (8) with a head (11), a compressed gas inlet (14) and a chamber, is designed to provide automatic forward movement of the piston, allowing compressed gas into the chamber, recoil and return of the piston, closing the compressed gas inlet, release of residual gases in a forward direction and return of the piston to its initial position. The distributor has a valve (5) and a double seal (3) for opening the compressed gas inlet, each with a return spring (6, 4).

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Objet de l'inventionSubject of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à un distributeur d'air ou gaz comprimé placé ou non en bout d'un piston de vérin et qui, après son activation, a un fonctionnement automatique provoqué par la pression et la dépression de l'air dans le vérin.The present invention relates to a compressed air or gas distributor placed or not at the end of a cylinder piston and which, after its activation, has a automatic operation caused by pressure and air depression in the cylinder.

La présente invention se rapporte également à une réalisation sous forme de kit ou intégrée à tout ensemble mobile mû par air comprimé ou pression pneumatique (éventuellement gaz sous pression autres que l'air).The present invention also relates to an achievement in kit form or integrated into everything mobile assembly driven by compressed air or pneumatic pressure (possibly pressurized gas other than air).

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

On connaít déjà de nombreux types de distributeur à air comprimé mais il sont tous actionnés par des moyens mécaniques, électromécaniques ou électroniques sans avoir une possibilité de fermeture et ouverture automatique de l'arrivée d'air comprimé en fonction de la pression/dépression de l'air, ainsi que d'échappement automatique de l'air lors du retour du piston du vérin.We already know many types of compressed air distributor but they are all operated by mechanical, electromechanical or electronic means without having a possibility of closing and opening automatic compressed air supply depending on the air pressure / vacuum, as well as exhaust automatic air movement when the cylinder piston returns.

Le domaine technique de prédilection d'utilisation de tels dispositifs est bien entendu celui de l'armement et en particulier celui des armes à air comprimé. Ainsi, généralement, l'air comprimé par un moyen mécanique mis en oeuvre par l'opérateur au moment du chargement (pompage à main), ou encore un gaz comprimé, tel que le dioxyde de carbone, contenu dans une cartouche, est distribué d'une chambre de stockage vers le canon de l'arme. Cette distribution se fait au moyen d'une soupape actionnable par pression sur la détente.The technical field of choice of use of such devices is of course that of armaments and in particular that of air weapons compressed. So, generally, compressed air by a means mechanical implemented by the operator at the time of charging (hand pumping), or a compressed gas, such as that the carbon dioxide in a cartridge is distributed from a storage chamber to the barrel of tear. This distribution is done by means of a valve actuated by pressing the trigger.

Par exemple, le brevet américain US-A-5 400 536 décrit un pistolet à barillet rotatif et à double action, présentant un vérin en ligne avec le canon pour le tir de projectiles. Au moment du tir, une tige solidaire du piston du vérin est percutée par le chien, ce qui ouvre la soupape et libère un gaz sous pression dans le canon.For example, US patent US-A-5,400 536 describes a rotary and double barrel pistol action, presenting a cylinder in line with the barrel for the projectile fire. When firing, a rod secured to the piston of the cylinder is struck by the dog, which opens the valve and releases pressurized gas into the barrel.

Le brevet américain US-A-5 613 483 divulgue l'assemblage d'un piston et d'un cylindre pour une arme à gaz. Le piston peut se déplacer d'arrière en avant, entre une position de chargement et une position de tir. Le cylindre présente deux chambres au travers desquelles se meut le piston. Lorsque le piston est en position de chargement, le cylindre est en communication via la première chambre avec un dispositif de fourniture de gaz sous pression. Cette position du piston empêche toute communication entre les deux chambres. Par contre, en position de tir, il n'y a plus communication entre la première chambre et la fourniture de gaz mais bien communication entre les deux chambres, ce qui permet au gaz de passer de la première dans la deuxième chambre. Pour ce faire, la tige de piston est munie d'une section de passage au niveau du contact avec le cylindre qui s'étend de manière longitudinale.U.S. Patent US-A-5,613,483 discloses assembling a piston and a cylinder for a handgun gas. The piston can move back and forth, between a loading position and a firing position. The cylinder has two chambers through which moves the piston. When the piston is in the position of loading, the cylinder is in communication via the first chamber with a gas supply device under pressure. This position of the piston prevents any communication between the two rooms. However, in firing position, there is no longer any communication between the first bedroom and gas supply but fine communication between the two chambers, allowing gas to move from the first to the second bedroom. For this do, the piston rod is provided with a passage section at the contact with the cylinder which extends from longitudinally.

Enfin, le document US-A-5 363 834 décrit une arme possédant un premier mode de fonctionnement pour la propulsion d'un projectile par gaz comprimé contenu dans une cartouche et un second mode de fonctionnement pour la propulsion par air comprimé généré par un mécanisme de pompage manuel. Le but poursuivi est de pouvoir remédier à une panne du système de fourniture de gaz comprimé (dioxyde de carbone). Un switch manuel actionnable par le tireur permet de passer d'un mode de fonctionnement à l'autre, en mettant en contact une chambre de stockage soit avec le gaz comprimé, soit avec l'air comprimé obtenu par pompage. Lors du tir, le chien percute un élément de piston de vérin qui libère l'air ou le gaz sous pression vers le canon de l'arme.Finally, document US-A-5,363,834 describes a weapon having a first operating mode for the propulsion of a projectile by compressed gas contained in a cartridge and a second operating mode for compressed air propulsion generated by a manual pumping. The aim is to be able to remedy a failure of the compressed gas supply system (dioxide of carbon). A manual switch operable by the shooter allows switching from one operating mode to another, by bringing a storage chamber into contact with either the gas compressed, or with the compressed air obtained by pumping. then from the shot, the dog strikes a cylinder piston element which releases pressurized air or gas to the barrel tear.

Aucun des distributeurs d'air comprimé de l'état de la technique mentionnés ci-dessus ne présente un mode de fonctionnement automatique. En outre, ces dispositifs très complexes ne sont pas compatibles avec l'aménagement d'un distributeur se présentant sous forme de kit. Or, dans le cas de l'armement par exemple, on souhaite de plus en plus procéder à des simulations fonctionnelles, c'est-à-dire dépourvues d'envoi d'un projectile, mais reproduisant fidèlement toutes les fonctions normales de l'arme comme le mouvement des pièces mobiles et le recul associé, les efforts sur la détente, etc. De telles simulations font appel par exemple à l'envoi d'un rayon laser sur une cible. Le rayon laser peut être déclenché par un contacteur électrique percuté par un piston de soupape.None of the compressed air distributors the above-mentioned prior art does not present a automatic operating mode. In addition, these very complex devices are not compatible with the layout of a distributor in the form of kit. However, in the case of armaments for example, we wish more and more carry out functional simulations, that is to say without sending a projectile, but faithfully reproducing all the normal functions of the weapon like the movement of moving parts and recoil associated, efforts on relaxation, etc. Such simulations use for example the sending of a ray laser on a target. The laser beam can be triggered by an electrical contactor struck by a valve piston.

Il y a donc un intérêt potentiel pour développer un système de vérin automatique.So there is potential interest in develop an automatic cylinder system.

Buts de l'inventionAims of the invention

La présente invention vise à fournir un vérin et son distributeur de gaz comprimé, de préférence en ligne, à fonctionnement complètement automatique après activation grâce à une impulsion initiale.The present invention aims to provide a jack and its compressed gas distributor, preferably in line, fully automatic after activation by an initial impulse.

L'invention a pour but complémentaire de pouvoir fournir, pour certaines applications, un tel vérin et son distributeur sous forme de kit, aisément adaptable sur des équipements existants. The invention has the complementary aim of ability to provide, for certain applications, such a cylinder and its distributor in kit form, easily adaptable on existing equipment.

L'invention a également pour but de fournir un tel distributeur qui soit compact, c'est-à-dire causant une très faible augmentation de la longueur du vérin par intégration du distributeur, simple et facile de réalisation.The invention also aims to provide such a distributor which is compact, that is to say causing a very small increase in the length of the cylinder by distributor integration, simple and easy to production.

Enfin, l'invention vise à proposer un distributeur pneumatique automatique utilisable dans un grand nombre de domaines techniques et non limité au secteur spécifique de l'armement.Finally, the invention aims to propose a pneumatic automatic distributor usable in a large number of technical fields and not limited to specific armaments sector.

Principaux éléments caractéristiques de l'inventionMain characteristic features of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif à fonctionnement automatique pour la distribution de gaz comprimé, par exemple de l'air ou du dioxyde de carbone comprimé, comprenant un vérin constitué d'un cylindre dans lequel peut coulisser un piston muni d'une tête de piston, ledit cylindre étant muni à une extrémité avant obturable, dite support de distributeur, d'un distributeur se trouvant dans le prolongement dudit vérin. Le distributeur peut être commandé directement par l'avant du piston.The present invention relates to a automatic device for the distribution of compressed gas, for example air or compressed carbon dioxide, comprising a cylinder constituted a cylinder in which can slide a piston provided a piston head, said cylinder being provided with a closable front end, called distributor support, a distributor located in the extension of said cylinder. The dispenser can be ordered directly by the front of the piston.

Le distributeur présente une arrivée de gaz comprimé, une chambre pouvant contenir ledit gaz sous pression étant dynamiquement située entre l'extrémité obturable du cylindre et la tête de piston.The distributor has a gas supply compressed, a chamber that can contain said gas under pressure being dynamically located between the end lockable cylinder and piston head.

Le dispositif de l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens pour effectuer successivement et automatiquement les opérations suivantes, après que le piston ait été percuté initialement du côté de son extrémité arrière par un marteau :

  • déplacement du piston vers l'avant, admission de gaz comprimé dans la chambre et pressurisation de celle-ci,
  • recul du piston vers l'arrière, échappement du gaz comprimé contenu dans la chambre et dépressurisation de celle-ci,
  • retour du piston vers l'avant, fermeture de l'arrivée de gaz comprimé, échappement vers l'avant du gaz résiduel contenu dans la chambre et retour du dispositif à sa position initiale.
The device of the invention is characterized in that it comprises means for successively and automatically carrying out the following operations, after the piston has been initially struck from the side of its rear end by a hammer:
  • displacement of the piston forwards, admission of compressed gas into the chamber and pressurization of the latter,
  • backward movement of the piston, exhaust of the compressed gas contained in the chamber and depressurization of the latter,
  • return of the piston forwards, closing of the compressed gas supply, exhaust of the residual gas contained in the chamber towards the front and return of the device to its initial position.

Selon une modalité d'exécution préférée de l'invention, le dispositif comprend une soupape capable de s'ouvrir et se fermer selon l'axe du cylindre et un joint double permettant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'arrivée de gaz comprimé, la soupape étant munie d'un ressort de rappel tel qu'à l'équilibre, elle soit décollée du joint double, côté arrière, le joint double étant muni d'un ressort de rappel tel qu'à l'équilibre, il obture l'arrivée de gaz comprimé.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device comprises a valve capable of open and close along the cylinder axis and a seal double allowing the opening and closing of the arrival of compressed gas, the valve being provided with a spring reminder such that at equilibrium, it is detached from the joint double, rear side, the double seal being provided with a return spring such that at equilibrium, it closes the arrival compressed gas.

Avantageusement, la tête du piston peut entrer en contact à l'avant du cylindre avec la soupape, ce qui provoque le recul solidaire de ladite soupape et du joint double à butée contre le support de distributeur, ce qui provoque l'admission par une arrivée de gaz comprimé dans la chambre.Advantageously, the piston head can come into contact at the front of the cylinder with the valve, this which causes the integral recoil of said valve and the double seal with stop against the distributor support, this which causes admission by a compressed gas supply in the bedroom.

Selon l'invention, lors de la dépressurisation de la chambre par retour du piston vers l'arrière, le gaz sous pression s'échappe soit par sortie du piston hors du cylindre, soit par un orifice aménagé dans le cylindre, le piston restant alors à l'intérieur du cylindre.According to the invention, during the depressurization of the chamber by return of the piston towards rear, pressurized gas escapes either through outlet of the piston out of the cylinder, either through a fitted orifice in the cylinder, the piston then remaining inside the cylinder.

De préférence, le piston est muni d'un ressort de rappel qui a tendance à le ramener vers sa position d'équilibre à l'avant du cylindre.Preferably, the piston is provided with a return spring which tends to bring it back towards its equilibrium position at the front of the cylinder.

Toujours selon l'invention, la chambre n'étant pas ou étant faiblement pressurisée et le piston n'étant plus en contact avec la soupape, la soupape et le joint double sont dans leur position d'équilibre sous l'effet de leurs ressorts de rappel respectifs et la soupape est décollée du joint double, ce qui permet un échappement de gaz contenu dans la chambre au travers d'un orifice pourvu dans la paroi du support de distributeur, le joint double étant en position de fermeture de l'arrivée de gaz sous pression.Still according to the invention, the bedroom not being or being weakly pressurized and the piston no longer in contact with the valve, the valve and the double seal are in their equilibrium position under the effect of their respective return springs and the valve is detached from the double seal, allowing a exhaust of gas contained in the chamber through a orifice provided in the wall of the distributor support, the double seal being in the closed position of the arrival of gas under pressure.

Selon une modalité d'exécution de l'invention, le contact entre le piston et la soupape est réalisé au moyen d'un percuteur de commande capable de coulisser librement à l'intérieur du piston, la partie arrière du percuteur ayant été percutée initialement par le marteau.According to an execution modality of the invention, the contact between the piston and the valve is produced by means of a control striker capable of slide freely inside the piston, the part rear of the striker having been struck initially by the hammer.

Selon encore une modalité d'exécution alternative de l'invention, le distributeur peut être commandé par un dispositif de traction placé devant l'ensemble constitué par le distributeur et son vérin. Dans ce cas, le dispositif de traction remplace la percussion initiale du piston par un marteau.According to another method of execution alternative of the invention, the dispenser can be controlled by a traction device placed in front the assembly constituted by the distributor and its cylinder. In in this case, the traction device replaces the percussion initial piston with a hammer.

Le fait de présenter un ensemble très compact permet de diminuer fortement les pertes d'air comprimé dues à la distance entre le distributeur et le vérin.The fact of presenting a very compact set greatly reduces the compressed air losses due at the distance between the distributor and the cylinder.

Un autre avantage réside dans le fait de pouvoir réarmer très facilement l'élément d'activation (marteau) du distributeur par le recul du piston.Another advantage is that ability to easily reset activation element (hammer) of the distributor by the recoil of the piston.

Le dispositif vérin/distributeur de la présente invention est utilisable avantageusement avec des armes à fonctionnement de type pistolet (avec glissière) ou fusil (avec culasse mobile).The cylinder / distributor device of the present invention is advantageously usable with pistol-type weapons (with slide) or rifle (with movable breech).

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La présente invention sera décrite à l'aide des figures annexées représentant un éclaté accompagné de sa nomenclature, ainsi que le positionnement des pièces en fonction des différentes étapes du principe de base de fonctionnement, ce principe pouvant par ailleurs être adapté en fonction des besoins des utilisateurs.The present invention will be described using appended figures representing an exploded view accompanied by its nomenclature, as well as the positioning of the pieces in function of the different stages of the basic principle of this principle can also be adapted according to user needs.

La figure 1 représente une vue en éclaté avec nomenclature suivant le principe de commande par un percuteur traversant le piston du vérin selon l'invention.Figure 1 shows an exploded view with nomenclature according to the principle of control by a striker passing through the piston of the jack according to the invention.

La figure 2 représente une vue en coupe longitudinale des différentes pièces du vérin/distributeur de la figure 1, ainsi qu'une vue de détail, en position de repos, avec l'arrivée d'air comprimé obturée.Figure 2 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in the position of rest, with the compressed air supply blocked.

La figure 3 représente une vue en coupe longitudinale des différentes pièces du vérin/distributeur de la figure 1, ainsi qu'une vue de détail, en position activation du distributeur pour ouverture de l'air.Figure 3 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in position activation of the distributor for air opening.

La figure 4 représente une vue en coupe longitudinale des différentes pièces du vérin/distributeur de la figure 1, ainsi qu'une vue de détail, en position recul du piston, avec l'arrivée d'air comprimé ouverte.Figure 4 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in position recoil of the piston, with the compressed air supply open.

La figure 5 représente une vue en coupe longitudinale des différentes pièces du vérin/distributeur de la figure 1, ainsi qu'une vue de détail, en position piston hors du tube vérin, l'arrivée d'air comprimé étant obturée.Figure 5 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different parts of the cylinder / distributor of Figure 1, as well as a detailed view, in position piston outside the cylinder tube, the compressed air supply being closed.

La figure 6 représente une vue en coupe longitudinale des différentes pièces vérin/distributeur de la figure 1, ainsi qu'une vue de détail, en position retour du piston du vérin mû par son ressort avec échappement de l'air comprimé au travers du distributeur. Figure 6 shows a sectional view longitudinal of the different cylinder / distributor parts Figure 1, and a detailed view, in the return position the piston of the cylinder moved by its spring with exhaust from compressed air through the distributor.

Description d'une forme d'exécution préférée de l'inventionDescription of a preferred embodiment of the invention Description du fonctionnementDescription of operation

Le dispositif de distribution de l'air comprimé automatique selon l'invention peut être réalisé sous forme de kit ou intégré dans tout mécanisme tel que fusil ou pistolet notamment pour la simulation de tir ou dans tout mécanisme en fonction des possibilités d'exploitation des avantages de l'invention. L'activation initiale du distributeur est obtenue par percussion d'un percuteur 9 pouvant coulisser librement à l'intérieur d'un piston 80, au moyen d'un marteau (ou chien) 15 qui peut être une pièce d'origine d'une arme ou du dispositif équipé du distributeur automatique d'air comprimé selon l'invention. La percussion se fait par pivotement vers l'avant du marteau 15 dans un évidement du corps de piston 8.The air distribution device automatic tablet according to the invention can be produced in kit form or integrated into any mechanism such as rifle or pistol especially for shooting simulation or in any mechanism depending on the possibilities exploitation of the advantages of the invention. activation initial of the dispenser is obtained by percussion of a striker 9 which can slide freely inside a piston 80, by means of a hammer (or hammer) 15 which can be an original part of a weapon or equipped device automatic compressed air distributor according to the invention. Percussion is by pivoting towards the front of the hammer 15 in a recess of the piston body 8.

Dans la position de repos ou position initiale (figure 2), l'arrivée d'air comprimé à partir d'un système d'alimentation quelconque, par le raccord 14, est obturée par le joint double circulaire de distribution 3.In the rest position or position initial (figure 2), the arrival of compressed air from a any supply system, via connection 14, is closed by the double circular distribution joint 3.

La figure 3 représente la position d'ouverture de l'arrivée d'air. Dans la forme d'exécution décrite, on a donc pris l'exemple d'une commande par l'intermédiaire d'un percuteur 9 qui passe au travers du piston 80 du vérin et est commandé par un marteau 15 qui vient frapper ledit percuteur 9. Ce dernier transmet son déplacement linéaire à la soupape 5 du distributeur. La soupape 5 vient alors en contact avec le joint de distributeur 3, ce dernier se déplaçant vers la gauche, ce qui permet à l'air comprimé de passer entre l'ensemble accolé joint 3 - soupape 5 et la tête de piston 11 du vérin. Figure 3 shows the position opening the air supply. In the form of execution described, so we took the example of a command by through a striker 9 which passes through the piston 80 of the jack and is controlled by a hammer 15 which strikes said striker 9. The latter transmits its linear movement at valve 5 of the distributor. The valve 5 then comes into contact with the seal of distributor 3, the latter moving to the left, this which allows compressed air to pass between the assembly attached seal 3 - valve 5 and piston head 11 of cylinder.

L'entrée de l'air comprimé dans le cylindre 1 a pour effet de maintenir, par la pression de l'air qui y est comprimé, l'ensemble 3,5 en position à butée gauche contre le support de distributeur 2, l'arrivée d'air 14 restant ouverte et également pour effet le recul solidaire des différentes pièces 8,9,10,11 composant le piston 80 du vérin vers la droite (figure 4).The entry of compressed air into cylinder 1 has the effect of maintaining, by the pressure of the air which there is compressed, the assembly 3.5 in the left stop position against the distributor support 2, the air inlet 14 remaining open and also for the purpose of solidarity different parts 8,9,10,11 making up the piston 80 of the cylinder to the right (Figure 4).

La figure 5 représente la position de dépressurisation dans le vérin. Lors du recul du piston 80 du vérin, ce dernier peut, soit sortir du tube vérin ou cylindre 1, soit rester dans le cylindre grâce à un échappement d'air latéral 12 se trouvant dans le tube vérin 1. Dans les deux cas, cela a pour effet de faire chuter la pression dans le tube vérin 1 et, par la même occasion, de diminuer la pression sur l'ensemble joint de distributeur 3 et soupape 5. L'ensemble 3,5 peut alors, sous l'effet des ressorts respectifs 4,6 des deux pièces 3,5 reprendre sa position initiale vers la droite (figure 6), ce qui obture l'arrivée d'air comprimé grâce au joint double circulaire du distributeur 3. Cela permet également l'échappement de l'air se trouvant encore dans la chambre 10 lors du retour du piston 80 du vérin qui, mû par son ressort (non représenté) retourne dans sa position initiale de repos vers la gauche. L'échappement de l'air, lors de ce retour, est réalisé grâce au décollement de la soupape 5 du joint de distributeur 3, par le trou inférieur 20 du support du distributeur 2 (voir vue de détail de la figure 6). L'arrivée d'air comprimé reste obturée à ce stade et le système est revenu à sa position initiale de repos. La séquence complète des mouvements du vérin et du distributeur est donc réalisée automatiquement puisqu'elle est initiée uniquement par l'impulsion du marteau 15, sans que soit nécessaire une quelconque autre intervention. Figure 5 shows the position of depressurization in the cylinder. When the piston 80 recedes cylinder, the latter can either exit the cylinder tube or cylinder 1, or stay in the cylinder thanks to a lateral air exhaust 12 located in the cylinder tube 1. In both cases, this has the effect of causing the pressure in the cylinder tube 1 and, at the same time, decrease the pressure on the distributor seal assembly 3 and valve 5. The assembly 3.5 can then, under the effect of respective springs 4.6 of the two parts 3.5 resume its initial position to the right (figure 6), which closes compressed air supply thanks to the double circular joint distributor 3. This also allows the escape of air still in room 10 when returning piston 80 of the cylinder which, moved by its spring (not shown) returns to its initial rest position towards the left. The air exhaust, during this return, is achieved by detaching the valve 5 from the seal distributor 3, through the lower hole 20 of the support of the distributor 2 (see detail view of FIG. 6). The compressed air supply remains blocked at this stage and the system returned to its original rest position. The complete sequence of cylinder and distributor is therefore carried out automatically since it is initiated only by the impulse of the hammer 15, without that any other intervention is necessary.

Le système ayant un critère d'universalité, il est bien évident que la forme d'exécution relative aux figures ci-dessus est donnée à titre d'illustration et d'exemple et que le principe peut être adapté suivant les besoins de l'utilisateur.The system having a criterion of universality, it is obvious that the form of execution relating to above figures is given for illustration and example and that the principle can be adapted according to user needs.

Par exemple, la partie percuteur 9 pourrait être absente et être remplacée par un contact direct entre le piston 80 du vérin et la soupape 5, ce qui aurait pour effet que, lors de la fermeture du vérin vers la gauche, on aurait automatiquement à disposition toutes les fonctions illustrées aux figures 3 à 6. Pour arrêter, dans cette configuration, le cycle de fonctionnement, il suffit d'interrompre le piston du tube vérin avant son contact avec la soupape 5.For example, the striker part 9 could be absent and be replaced by direct contact between the piston 80 of the jack and the valve 5, which would have effect when closing the cylinder to the left, would automatically have all the functions available illustrated in Figures 3 to 6. To stop, in this configuration, the operating cycle, just to interrupt the piston of the cylinder tube before its contact with valve 5.

Le dispositif de l'invention peut être réalisé sous forme de kit à monter directement dans des armes de simulation de tir ou être adaptable à tout autre mécanisme, soit en kit, soit intégré à un ensemble plus complexe, requérant ou non des modifications du dispositif d'origine.The device of the invention can be produced as a kit to be mounted directly in fire simulation weapons or be adaptable to any other mechanism, either as a kit, or integrated into a more complex, whether or not requiring modifications to the system original.

Le vérin/distributeur de l'invention présente notamment les avantages suivants :

  • grande compacité vu la très faible augmentation de la longueur du vérin par l'intégration du distributeur ;
  • fonction ouverture de l'arrivée d'air avec maintien pendant toute la durée du déplacement du piston vers l'arrière ;
  • fonction fermeture automatique de l'arrivée d'air comprimé par dépression de chambre ;
  • fonction échappement de l'air automatique lors du retour de piston ;
  • possibilité de réalisation sous forme de kit ;
  • réarmement automatique du marteau ;
  • possibilité de déplacement de pièces mobiles, non exclusivement limité à des fins d'alimentation pneumatique dans des armes à gaz ou air comprimé.
The cylinder / distributor of the invention has the following advantages in particular:
  • great compactness given the very small increase in the length of the cylinder by the integration of the distributor;
  • function of opening the air intake with maintenance for the entire duration of the rearward displacement of the piston;
  • automatic closing function of the compressed air supply by chamber vacuum;
  • automatic air exhaust function when the piston returns;
  • possibility of realization in kit form;
  • automatic resetting of the hammer;
  • possibility of moving moving parts, not exclusively limited to pneumatic supply in gas or compressed air weapons.

L'homme de métier pourra aisément adapter la mise en oeuvre du dispositif de l'invention aux spécificités d'un produit donné tout en gardant les mêmes principes de fonctionnement.Those skilled in the art can easily adapt the implementation of the device of the invention with specific features of a given product while keeping the same principles of operation.

NomenclatureNomenclature

  • 1. cylindre de vérin1. cylinder cylinder
  • 2. support de distributeur2. dispenser support
  • 3. joint double de distribution3. double distribution joint
  • 4. ressort de joint4. seal spring
  • 5. soupape5. valve
  • 6. ressort de soupape6. valve spring
  • 7. circlips7. circlips
  • 8. corps de piston à évidement central8. piston body with central recess
  • 9. percuteur9. striker
  • 10. joint de piston10. piston seal
  • 11. tête de piston11. piston head
  • 12. ouverture latérale de cylindre12. side cylinder opening
  • 13. chambre13. bedroom
  • 14. raccord pour arrivée d'air comprimé14. connection for compressed air supply
  • 15. élément déclencheur (chien ou marteau)15. trigger (dog or hammer)
  • 20. orifice de support de distributeur20. dispenser support hole
  • 80. piston (entier)80. piston (whole)
  • Claims (10)

    Dispositif à fonctionnement automatique pour la distribution de gaz comprimé, comprenant un vérin constitué d'un cylindre (1) dans lequel peut coulisser un piston (80) muni d'une tête de piston (11), ledit cylindre (1) étant muni à une extrémité avant obturable, dite support de distributeur (2), d'un distributeur présentant une arrivée de gaz comprimé (14), une chambre (13) pouvant contenir ledit gaz sous pression étant située dynamiquement entre l'extrémité obturable du cylindre (2) et la tête de piston (11), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif comprend des moyens pour effectuer successivement et automatiquement les opérations suivantes, après que le piston (80) ait été percuté initialement du côté de son extrémité arrière par un marteau (15) : déplacement du piston (80) vers l'avant, admission de gaz comprimé dans la chambre (13) et pressurisation de celle-ci, recul du piston (80) vers l'arrière, échappement du gaz comprimé contenu dans la chambre (13) et dépressurisation de celle-ci, retour du piston (80) vers l'avant, fermeture de l'arrivée de gaz comprimé (14), échappement vers l'avant du gaz résiduel contenu dans la chambre (13) et retour du dispositif à sa position initiale. Automatic operation device for the distribution of compressed gas, comprising a cylinder consisting of a cylinder (1) in which a piston (80) fitted with a piston head (11) can slide, said cylinder (1) being provided with a closable front end, called distributor support (2), of a distributor having a compressed gas inlet (14), a chamber (13) capable of containing said pressurized gas being located dynamically between the closable end of the cylinder (2 ) and the piston head (11), characterized in that the device comprises means for successively and automatically carrying out the following operations, after the piston (80) has been initially struck from the side of its rear end by a hammer (15 ): displacement of the piston (80) forwards, admission of compressed gas into the chamber (13) and pressurization of the latter, backward movement of the piston (80), exhaust of the compressed gas contained in the chamber (13) and depressurization of the latter, return of the piston (80) towards the front, closing of the compressed gas inlet (14), exhaust towards the front of the residual gas contained in the chamber (13) and return of the device to its initial position. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une soupape (5) capable de s'ouvrir et se fermer selon l'axe du cylindre (1) et un joint double (3) permettant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'arrivée de gaz comprimé (14), la soupape (5) étant munie d'un ressort de rappel (6) tel qu'à l'équilibre, elle soit décollée du joint double (3), côté arrière, le joint double (3) étant muni d'un ressort de rappel (4) tel qu'à l'équilibre, il obture l'arrivée de gaz comprimé.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a valve (5) capable of opening and closing along the axis of the cylinder (1) and a double seal (3) allowing the opening and closing of the compressed gas inlet (14), the valve (5) being provided with a return spring (6) such that at equilibrium, it is detached from the double seal (3), rear side, the double seal (3) being provided with a return spring (4) such that at equilibrium, it blocks the arrival of compressed gas. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la tête du piston (11) peut entrer en contact à l'avant du cylindre avec la soupape (5), ce qui provoque le recul solidaire de ladite soupape (5) et du joint double (3) à butée contre le support de distributeur (2), ce qui provoque l'admission de gaz comprimé par une arrivée (14) dans la chambre (10).Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the piston head (11) can come into contact at the front of the cylinder with the valve (5), which causes the integral recoil of said valve (5) and of the double seal (3) abutted against the distributor support (2), which causes the admission of compressed gas via an inlet (14) into the chamber (10). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lors de la dépressurisation de la chambre (10) par retour du piston (80) vers l'arrière, le gaz sous pression s'échappe par sortie du piston hors du cylindre.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that during the depressurization of the chamber (10) by return of the piston (80) towards the rear, the pressurized gas escapes by exit of the piston from the cylinder. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lors de la dépressurisation de la chambre (10) par retour du piston (80) vers l'arrière, le gaz sous pression s'échappe par un orifice (12) aménagé dans le cylindre (1), le piston (80) restant à l'intérieur du cylindre (1).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that during the depressurization of the chamber (10) by return of the piston (80) towards the rear, the pressurized gas escapes through an orifice (12) arranged in the cylinder ( 1), the piston (80) remaining inside the cylinder (1). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le piston (80) est muni d'un ressort de rappel qui a tendance à le ramener vers sa position d'équilibre à l'avant du cylindre.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the piston (80) is provided with a return spring which tends to return it to its equilibrium position at the front of the cylinder. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, la chambre n'étant pas ou étant faiblement pressurisée et le piston (80) n'étant pas en contact avec la soupape (5), la soupape (5) et le joint double (3) sont dans leur position d'équilibre sous l'effet de leurs ressorts de rappel respectifs (6,4) et la soupape (5) est décollée du joint double (3), ce qui permet un échappement de gaz contenu dans la chambre (10) au travers d'un orifice (20) pourvu dans la paroi du support de distributeur (2), le joint double (3) étant en position de fermeture de l'arrivée de gaz sous pression (14).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that , the chamber not being or being slightly pressurized and the piston (80) not being in contact with the valve (5), the valve (5) and the double seal ( 3) are in their equilibrium position under the effect of their respective return springs (6,4) and the valve (5) is detached from the double seal (3), which allows an escape of gas contained in the chamber (10) through an orifice (20) provided in the wall of the distributor support (2), the double seal (3) being in the closed position of the pressurized gas inlet (14). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7, caractérisé en ce que la commande initiale du distributeur est réalisée par contact entre le piston (80) et la soupape (5) au moyen d'un percuteur (9) capable de coulisser librement à l'intérieur du piston (80), la partie arrière du percuteur (9) ayant été percutée initialement par le marteau (15).Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the initial control of the distributor is carried out by contact between the piston (80) and the valve (5) by means of a striker (9) capable of sliding freely inside the piston (80), the rear part of the striker (9) having been initially struck by the hammer (15). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7, caractérisé en ce que la commande initiale du distributeur est réalisée par un dispositif de traction placé devant l'ensemble constitué par le distributeur et son vérin.Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the initial control of the distributor is carried out by a traction device placed in front of the assembly constituted by the distributor and its cylinder. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le gaz comprimé est de l'air comprimé.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the compressed gas is compressed air.
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