Global Patent Index - EP 0531595 B1

EP 0531595 B1 19951129 - Safety device for an automatic firearm.

Title (en)

Safety device for an automatic firearm.

Title (de)

Sicherheitsvorrichtung für automatische Feuerwaffen.

Title (fr)

Dispositif de sécurité pour arme automatique.

Publication

EP 0531595 B1 19951129 (FR)

Application

EP 91402413 A 19910910

Priority

FR 9008873 A 19900712

Abstract (en)

[origin: FR2664687A1] The invention relates to a safety device for an automatic continuous-fire weapon, comprising a rotary drum (2) driven by an external motor in order to drive a breech in a reciprocating movement. It comprises means (14) for blocking the rotation of the drum at each cycle, and control means for retracting the blocking means in the event of recoil of the weapon, the said control means being designed to act on the blocking means over a predetermined travel of the recoil, irrespective of the starting position of the recoil. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

F41A 17/18

IPC 8 full level

F41A 17/18 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

F41A 17/18 (2013.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE GB LI SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0531595 A1 19930317; EP 0531595 B1 19951129; FR 2664687 A1 19920117; FR 2664687 B1 19920925; US 5225625 A 19930706

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 91402413 A 19910910; FR 9008873 A 19900712; US 77984791 A 19911021