FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention is related to the shock absorbing adapter that prevents damage to the optical and electro-optic accessories on the gun by absorbing the shock occurring in firearms during shooting.

STATE OF THE ART

To assist the shooter in aiming at the target, optical and electro-optical weapon accessories are mounted on firearms using mounting devices called picatinny rails.

Currently, there are mounting clamps used to mount and secure optical and electro- optical accessories onto picatinny rails. These mounting clamps are used to fix optical and electro-optical accessories onto the picatinny rail. With the advancement of technology, the clip-on (detachable) technology has been developed to facilitate firearm users in easily changing equipment mounted on their firearms. With clip-on technology, optical and electro-optical accessories on the firearm can be easily detached from the picatinny rail and replaced with other optical and electro-optical accessories. Additionally, to enhance the shooter's accuracy and improve the line of sight, microbolometers (thermal camera detectors) are now being used in optical and electro- optical sensors.

During the firing of a firearm, mechanical shock occurs. This shock can disrupt the image sensitivity of optical and electro-optical accessories mounted on the picatinny rail, and it can also shorten the lifespan of sensors that are sensitive to shocks, affecting their microbolometer structure. As a result, after firing the firearm, the shooter's aiming accuracy is reduced due to the disruption in the image sensitivity of the sight, leading to a decrease in shooting efficiency. Another issue is the potential financial losses incurred due to the shortened lifespan of microbolometers sensitive to shocks.

There is currently no solution available to address the issues caused by the shock generated during the firing of firearms, which affects the optical and electro-optical accessories, leading to disruptions in the sight's line of sight and a shortened lifespan of the accessories, resulting in financial losses.

Currently, there is an application in the literature with the reference number 2015/1 1470, which pertains to optical and electro-optical accessories mounted on picatinny rails. The document discusses a clamp developed for the attachment of optical and electro-optical accessories equipped with clip-on (detachable) technology to picatinny rails. However, there is no mention in this document of any element or function designed to absorb the shock generated during the firing of the firearm and prevent optical and electro-optical accessories from being affected by this shock.

Another application found in the literature on this topic is document number 201 1/07736. This document discusses the installation and fixation of a scope on a rifle. Within the document, there is no mention of any element or function used to minimize the impact of the shock generated during the firing of the firearm on optical and electro-optical accessories.

Considering the aforementioned challenges, there is a need for a shock-absorbing adapter that can absorb the shock occurring during firearm discharges, thereby preventing damage to optical and electro-optical accessories mounted on firearms.

In conclusion, all the issues mentioned above have necessitated the need for innovation in this field.

AIM OF THE INVENTION

The current invention is introduced with the aim of eliminating the problems mentioned above and bringing about a technical innovation in the relevant field.

The purpose of the invention is to absorb the mechanical shock generated during the firing of firearms.

The goal of the invention is to prevent the mechanical shock generated during the firing of firearms from shortening the lifespan of optical and electro-optical accessories mounted on the firearm.

The objective of the invention is to extend the lifespan of optical and electro-optical accessories, thereby providing financial gains. Furthermore, the invention aims to prevent the occurrence of issues in the microbolometer structure of sensors sensitive to mechanical shocks, extending their lifespan and preventing financial losses.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention described above, which fulfills all the objectives outlined in the detailed description below, is a shock-absorbing adapter.

The invention comprises: a body with a channel having a specific opening for the picatinny rail of the firearm to pass through, onto which optical and electro-optical accessories are attached; an upper plate that contacts the body, serving as an interface between the body and the optical and electro-optical accessories; at least two pins that connect the upper plate to the body to prevent movement of the optical and electro- optical accessories due to the shock generated during firearm discharge; at least two latches on the body's side surface to secure the body in the designated position on the picatinny rail; a latch extension on the latches that extends toward the picatinny rail to ensure the latches pass into the gaps on the picatinny rail; a locking element placed lengthwise inside the latch socket to prevent circular movement of the latches around the latch axis; at least four springs that move linearly back and forth horizontally during firearm discharge to absorb the shock generated; at least two shafts onto which the springs are coiled in a spiral manner to allow the springs to move linearly back and forth horizontally; a shaft socket to keep the shafts parallel to the horizontal axis; at least four wedges designed to absorb the recoil energy generated in the springs during firearm discharge.

A preferred embodiment of the invention specifies that the mentioned wedges are made of polyurethane spring material with a shore hardness of 80.

Another preferred embodiment indicates that the diameter of the mentioned springs is 1 .5 mm.

Additionally, a preferred embodiment specifies that the distance between the coils on the mentioned shafts is 0.6 mm.

Furthermore, a preferred embodiment mentions that the diameter of the mentioned spring wire is 0.25 mm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Figure 1 depicts the front isometric view of the shock-absorbing adapter.

Figure 2 provides the rear isometric view of the shock-absorbing adapter.

Figure 3 displays the bottom view of the shock-absorbing adapter.

Figure 4 illustrates the sectional view of the shock-absorbing adapter.

Figure 5 presents the isometric view of the shock-absorbing adapter attached to the firearm.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCES IN FIGURES

10. Shock Absorbing Adapter

101. Body

1011. Pin

1012. Channel

1013. Shaft Socket

102. Upper Plate

103. Latch

1031. Latch Extension

1032. Latch Socket

104. Shaft

105. Spring

106. Locking Element

107. Wedge

S. Firearm

P. Picatinny Rail

E. Horizontal Axis ME. Latch Axis

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the invention, the shock-absorbing adapter (10), is explained only with non-limiting examples for the purpose of better understanding the subject matter.

The invention pertains to a shock-absorbing adapter (10) that absorbs the shock generated in firearms (S) during firing, thereby preventing damage to optical and electro- optical accessories mounted on the firearm (S).

The shock-absorbing adapter (10) subject to the invention, as depicted in Figure 1 , Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5, encompasses the following components within its general structure:

• A body (101 ) with a channel (1012) that has a specific opening for the picatinny rail (P) of the firearm (S) to pass through, onto which optical and electro-optical accessories are attached.

• An upper plate (102) positioned between the optical and electro-optical accessories and the body (101 ).

• At least two pins (101 1 ) connecting the upper plate (102) to the body (101 ) to prevent movement of the optical and electro-optical accessories due to the shock generated during the firing of the firearm (S).

• At least two latches (103) on the side surface of the body (101 ) to secure the body (101 ) in the designated position on the picatinny rail (P).

• Latch extensions (1031 ) extending toward the picatinny rail (P) from the latches (103) to ensure the latches pass into the gaps on the picatinny rail (P).

• Locking elements (106) placed lengthwise inside latch sockets (1032) to prevent circular movement of the latches (103) around the latch axis (ME).

• At least four springs (105) that move linearly back and forth horizontally on the horizontal axis (E) during the firing of the firearm (S).

• At least two shafts (104) onto which the springs (105) are coiled in a spiral manner to allow the springs to move linearly back and forth horizontally.

• Shaft sockets (1013) to keep the shafts (104) parallel to the horizontal axis (E) on the side surface of the body (101 ). • At least four wedges (107) designed to absorb the recoil energy generated in the springs (105) during the firing of the firearm (S).

In firearms (S) that are not equipped with the shock-absorbing adapter (10), there is a mechanical shock ranging from 1500 to 1700 G generated during firing, which causes the optical and electro-optical accessories on the firearm (S) to shake. This shaking can damage the sensors in the accessories' microbolometer structure. To prevent this, it is necessary to reduce the mechanical shock to a range of 300-400 G. To achieve this, an equipment capable of reducing the mechanical shock is required.

The invention, the shock-absorbing adapter (10), consists of the following components as described previously: A body (101 ) with a channel (1012) that has a specific opening for the picatinny rail (P) of the firearm (S) to pass through, onto which optical and electro- optical accessories are attached; at least two latches (103) on the side surface of the body (101 ) that are connected in the same direction and axis at a distance apart to ensure the body (101 ) is positioned on the picatinny rail (P) after determining its position on the horizontal axis (E); latch extensions (1031 ) extending toward the picatinny rail (P) from the latches (103) to ensure the latches pass into the gaps on the picatinny rail (P); two hollow channels extending linearly from where the latches (103) contact the side surface of the body (101 ) to the other side of the body (101 ) for the latches (103) to move circularly around the latch axis (ME); two locking elements (106) placed lengthwise inside latch sockets (1032) to prevent the latches (103) from moving circularly around the latch axis (ME); two wedges (107) connected on opposite side surfaces of the body (101 ) in a manner that faces each other, designed to absorb the recoil energy generated in the springs (105) during the firing of the firearm (S); a total of six shaft sockets (1013) that are connected to the opposite side surfaces of the body (101 ) in front of and behind the wedges (107) and adjacent to each other, through which two shafts (104) pass, running lengthwise within the body (101 ); four springs (105) coiled in a spiral manner around the shafts (104) to allow them to move linearly back and forth horizontally; two pins (101 1 ) extending upwardly in the vertical direction from the upper surface of the body (101 ) at a distance from each other horizontally on the horizontal axis (E); an upper plate (102) connected to the upper surface of the body (101 ), with geometric gaps on the upper plate (102) surface in areas where pins (101 1 ) are present to completely enclose the upper surface of the body (101 ). Figures 1 and 2 show the front and rear isometric views of the shock-absorbing adapter (10), and as seen in Figure 5, it is mounted on the picatinny rail (P) of the firearm (S). After determining its position on the picatinny rail (P) on the horizontal axis (E), the latches (103) on the side surface of the body (101 ) are pushed toward the picatinny rail (P) direction to ensure that the latch extensions (1031 ) of the latches (103) enter the gaps on the picatinny rail (P). Then, optical and electro-optical accessories are placed on the upper plate (102). These accessories have two connecting elements extending downwardly in the vertical direction. The holes of these connecting elements are aligned with the holes in the latch sockets (1032) in the same diameter and concentrically.

To prevent circular movement of the latches (103) around the latch axis (ME) and to secure the optical and electro-optical accessory onto the shock-absorbing adapter (10), a locking element (106) is placed inside the latch socket (1032). A bolt is used as the locking element (106). During the firing of the firearm (S), which generates a mechanical shock, the springs (105) are initially compressed by coiling around the shaft (104), as seen in Figures 3 and 4. After the compression, when the springs (105) return to their original position, they reduce the shock to 300-400 G by absorbing the energy on the wedges (107), as seen in Figures 3 and 4. These wedges (107) are made of polyurethane spring material with a Shore hardness of 80, allowing them to absorb shocks exceeding 300-400 G during the firing of the firearm (S). The springs (105) have a winding count of 15, a diameter of 1 .5 mm, a gap between windings of 0.6 mm, and a wire diameter of 0.25 mm, all attached to the shaft (104).

When the firearm (S) is fired by the user, a mechanical shock of 1500-1700 G is generated. As seen in Figure 3 and Figure 4, in the formation of this mechanical shock, the springs (105) wound spirally onto the shaft (104) are initially compressed. After the compression, when the springs (105) return to their original position, they dissipate the energy on them to reduce the shock to 300-400 G. These particular shock-absorbing wedges (107) are made of polyurethane with a Shore hardness of 80. Thanks to this material, the wedges (107) can absorb shocks exceeding 300-400 G that occur during the firing of the firearm (S). The springs (105) have 15 windings, a diameter of 1 .5 mm, a spacing of 0.6 mm between windings, and a wire diameter of 0.25 mm, and they are attached to the shaft (104).