Abstract: An optical device controller, for controlling an optical device positioned in a barrel-like portion of an imitative gun facing the outside through a muzzle-like opening of the barrel-like portion. An operation controlling portion is provide for shifting the optical device from an inoperative condition to an operating condition in response to movement of a trigger-like portion, a movable valve provided on a gas leading passage for controlling the gas leading passage to be open in response to the movement of the trigger-like portion, and a sliding member having a pressure receiving portion formed therein positioned at the back of the barrel-like portion for receiving pressure of the gas coming through the gas passage formed in the gas passage forming portion and the gas leading passage which is controlled to be open by the movable valve and provided to be moved back along the barrel-like portion with the pressure of the gas acting on the pressure receiving portion.

Abstract: A bolt locking assembly for a weapon simulator, the weapon simulator having a bolt affixed to a firearm housing providing recoil to the user. The bolt is connected to a piston housed in a piston chamber inside the housing. A gas supply provides a compressed gas or fluid into the piston chamber to generate movement and recoil of the piston. After the weapon simulator has been fired a predetermined number of times, the bolt locking assembly will obstruct operation of the bolt and piston. The bolt locking assembly includes a lock actuator port engaging the piston chamber, a locking apparatus positioned within the housing proximate the bolt, and a lock channel between said lock actuator port and said locking arm, wherein the lock channel directs gas to said locking apparatus to actuate said locking apparatus and fix the bolt in place.

Abstract: A training aid for sidearms such as revolvers or pistols that comprises a simulated (non-firing) pistol in the form of a frame, adjustable trigger mechanism, adjustable grip, adjustable weight system, laser diode projection module and mount, integral universal sight mounting whereby the diode projection module is activated by the trigger mechanism and causes a beam of light to emit from the laser module mounted in the frame thus producing a visible indication of where the training aid has been pointed at the moment that the trigger was activated.

Abstract: A laser pistol and a method or system for retrofitting sharpshooting pistols whose recoil mechanism is complicated in design and has an unrealistic trigger resistance. A conversion of known sharpshooting pistols into simulation-type laser pistols, whose mechanism has a realistic trigger resistance and a corresponding recoil, and their simple reconversion is provided.

Abstract: A full-size mortar training device which includes full-size, simulated, propelling charges is disclosed. Both 81 mm and 60 mm mortar training devices are disclosed. The device provides realistic training on virtually all aspects of mortar firing. The device allows training in target sight acquisition and mortar positioning (elevation and azimuth), sight reacquisition due to recoil, dropping a round, adjusting the number of charges, as required, to achieve a desired zone of firing distance, adjusting the projectile fuse setting to control time of explosion, provides realistic firing sound, and allows trainees to follow procedures similar to those used with standard mortar service ammunition.

Abstract: A simulative quick-firing gun includes a shooting detector and an impact generator for generating an impact in accordance with detection of a shooting. The impact generator includes a motor, an impacter movable reciprocatingly in a specified direction of the housing, and a conversion mechanism for converting a torque of the motor to a reciprocating movement of the impacter. The impacter is provided with an impact weight member and a reciprocating rod carrying the impact weight member on an end thereof and operatively connected with the driving rod by a linking mechanism.

Abstract: A simulated weapon includes a pressure switch within the simulated weapon's barrel. The pressure switch responds to pressure changes within the weapon barrel to activate a light emitter. In response, the light emitter emits a beam of light that simulates weapon fire by indicating the aim of the simulated weapon. Pressure changes within the barrel are induced by a conventional air cartridge that emits a blast of air when struck by the firing pin of the simulated weapon. The user can thus produce the simulated fire by activating the simulated weapon's trigger to trip the hammer and drive the firing pin into the air cartridge. In another embodiment, the simulated weapon activates a nonlethal pyrotechnic round. Simulated fire is produced in response to detection of the recoil, force, or pressure change produced by the pyrotechnic round. The simulated weapon may be a pistol, rifle or any other conventional hand held weapon.

Abstract: A weapons simulator in which the rifle barrel is modified as a cylinder provided with a piston designed for movement therein, to provide a recoil effect. The rifle barrel itself serves as the cylinder and the piston is arranged for sliding motion therein, to provide the recoil effect, while actuating a rifle bolt mechanism. An end of the piston is provided with O-rings to seal it against the inside walls of the barrel. A portion of the barrel inside walls is conically shaped, defining a gap which the O-rings do not seal. Travel of the piston end through this barrel portion enables rapid compressed air exhaustion via the gap, simulating recoil. The conically-shaped barrel portion also guides piston re-entry into the cylinder, during a retraction motion of the rifle bolt mechanism.

Abstract: A system for exerting a force, for instance a vertical upward lifting force of a predetermined tension vs. time waveform on a suspended object is useful in training the operators of shoulder-supported rocket launchers. The system includes an actuator for generating a required tensile force, a non-stretchable line or cable for connecting the object to the actuator and an overhead guide supported on an overhead support structure. The cable passes over the guide means defining a portion of the cable directly supporting the object. The position of the guide is controlled, in a response to a deviation from verticality of the portion of the cable with suspended object, before the activation of the actuator so that the verticality of the object lifting force is maintained. In operation, a predetermined force is exerted on the object regardless of whether the object moves as a result of the force.

Abstract: A gun game machine wherein the player can hold a model gun in the hand away from an machine casing. This gun game machine comprises a bullet hitting optical detection unit installed in the model gun for detecting a simulated bullet hitting position, a sliding cover provided on an exposed outward portion of the gunbarrel of the model gun and slidable in the longitudinal direction of the gunbarrel section, and a cover driving means for instantaneously moving the sliding cover at high speed. The model gun and the game machine casing may be coupled to each other by means of a flexible cable containing electric conductors. The sliding cover makes a long reciprocating motion similar to the so-called blow-back movement of an actual gun, so that the player can feel a similar reaction or impact corresponding to the firing of the actual gun. This simulated firing operation also serves to attract spectators to the game.

Abstract: For training persons having to fire missiles from the shoulder, a simulator is proposed which comprises a simulated launch or firing tube (10), which carries a front, releasable or jettisonable mass (12) and a rear releasable or jettisonable mass (14) at its ends. These masses are held by electromagnets (34, 36). When the person firing or firer presses the trigger (18), the rear mass (14) is ejected to the left followed, with a time lag (.DELTA.t), by the front mass (12). Thus, the load relief and site and bearing movements felt by the firer during a real launch are restored.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a toy gun which has a housing with a main section and a handle, a barrel, a trigger, a battery holder, electrical connections, a printed circuit board, a sound amplifier/speaker, a recoiling weight and spring, and sufficient circuitry to generate a realistic firing sound of a fired gun. The barrel is connected to the main section of the housing and the trigger is connected to the housing such that it is pivotally mounted therein. The trigger has a finger portion below the pivot point and an engaging portion above the pivot point and is biased to a first position, e.g. via a spring, and, when the trigger is pulled, moves to a second position.

Abstract: An artillery simulator apparatus is provided including a gun tube which is swingably mounted to a rotatable cab. During simulator recoil and counter-recoil, the gun tube is held in fixed position while the breech moves under computer control from an "in battery" position to a recoil position and then back to the "in battery" position. Breech recoil speed and stroke are controlled to simulate actual M109 breech performance based on propelling charge, type round, and gun tube elevations. A double acting hydraulic cylinder is attached to the breech to drive the breech in the recoil and counter-recoil directions. During recoil and counter-recoil, the hydraulic cylinder is positively driven by fluid from the same hydraulic source. The simulator includes sensors for determining the type of round placed in the breech, the round fuse type and run time setting, the firing primer, as well as the level of propelling charges in the breech.

Abstract: A user friendly shooting simulating process and training system are provided to more accurately and reliably detect the impact time and location in which a projectile shot from a shotgun, rifle, pistol or other weapon, hits a moving target. Desirably, the shooting simulating process and training system can also readily display the amount by which the projectile misses the target. The target impact time is based upon the speed and directions of the target and weapon, as well as the internal and external delay time of the projectile. In the preferred form, the training system includes a microprocessor and special projectile sensing equipment, and the targets and projectiles are simulated and viewed on display screens.

Abstract: A gun-resembling member has a stock, a barrel-like portion, and a trigger. Such gun is used with a target and has a front sight on the barrel-like portion together with an optical system which includes a rear sight. A target image from the two sights is reflected by the optical system to a video camera on the gun, and such camera is in circuit with a computer system and visual monitors capable of displaying and recording a target image at the instant of firing. Windage adjustments are included on the gun-resembling member and in the complete syste. A powered plunger is provided on the target whereby when the gun is held up to the target for sighting, the plunger engages the gun and produces a simulated recoil. The gun also has apparatus engageable by the plunger for recocking the trigger when such recoil is produced.

Abstract: The invention is a marksmanship trainer that can accommodate a plurality of trainees. The trainer includes a long range light pen to measure sighting accuracy and tracking steadiness. It is set with the sight of a simulated or operational weapon, and achieves resolution to the pixel level by using telescope optics and special purpose circuitry in addition to its computer board. Each trainee is provided with a raster scan display and a computer that provide a target image and corrective feedback to the trainee. Bridge configured dual strain gauges are used to sense breathing, and a force sensing resistor is used to monitor trigger squeeze. Recoil is simulated mechanically, and a simulated report of the weapon is provided through a headset. The feedback of corrective action is provided aurally/graphically from a stored expert library.

Abstract: Disclosed is a marksmanship trainer that can accommodate a plurality of tnees. The trainer includes the long range light pen that is the present invention to measure sighting accuracy and tracking steadiness. In the disclosure it is set with the sight of a simulated or operational weapon, and achieves resolution to the pixel level by using telescope optics and special purpose circuitry. Each trainee is provided with a raster scan display and a computer that provide a target image and corrective feedback to the trainee. Bridge configured dual strain gauges are used to sense breathing, and a force sensing resistor is used to monitor trigger squeeze. Recoil is simulated mechanically, and a simulated report of the weapon is provided through a headset. The feedback of corrective action is provided aurally/graphically from a stored expert library.

Abstract: An accessory for converting a small bore firearm into a safe theatrical stage prop providing both aural effects of the "report" of detonated gunpowder and visual effects of discharged "gunsmoke" and "recoil" motion imparted to the body of a user, is constructed with a central passage 20 partially obstructed by a dimensionally conforming cylindrical mass 36. Effluent in the form of expanding gases of detonated gunpowder enter central passage 20 via proximal orifice 16, impart forward motion in a preferred direction to cylindrical mass 36 and, as movement of mass 36 exposes connecting passages 30, the effluent bypasses the central portion of passage 20 via passages 22 and exits the barrel 10 of the accessory via distal orifice 18. Motion imparted to mass 36 first by the expanding effluent and then in a reverse direction by compressed spring 40, simulates the visual effect of "recoil" upon detonation of a blank cartridge of ammunition.

Abstract: Cannon system training apparatus employs a double acting hydraulic cylinder controlled by an electrically operated directional control valve which controls the supply of hydraulic fluid to the double acting hydraulic cylinder in such a manner as to cause the gun tube to execute a recoil/counterrecoil cycle similar to that which would occur during an actual firing of the cannon system. A counterrecoil accumulator stores energy in the form of pressurized hydraulic fluid expelled from the hydraulic cylinder during recoil for counterrecoiling the gun tube. The gun tube is formed to enable dummy projectiles and simulated propellant charges to pass easily through the gun tube and to be ejected from the muzzle end by the ramming system employed.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention provide mechanical and electrical appara for inexpensively and swiftly converting conventional firearms temporarily into marksmanship training devices. Illustratively, a number of different devices are shown for attaching marksmanship training and scoring apparatus to the weapon or weapon launcher and to enhance training realism without expending ammunition. Electrical circuits for improved marksmanship training and scoring also are shown and described.

Abstract: An improved velocity simulator which simulates the control movements of a large caliber gun barrel recoil and counter-recoil in a constricted chamber where there is provided a mechanism for controlling and checking the recoil and counter-recoil moving parts, in particular for controlling and checking the movements of the breech mechanism and the loading process. These movements generally have variable velocities and the control movements thereof can be interrupted randomly and without danger, which velocity simulator is adapted to be placed in operation whereby the gun barrel is adapted to be moved to its initial position by the velocity simulator against the force of a counter-recoil mechanism.The velocity simulator consists of a modular construction which connects hydraulically the driven control part and piston cylinder unit to a hydraulic power supply source whereby the control movement of a recoil and counter-recoil mechanism have an adjustable velocity, as well as a rapid operable movement.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates electronic ammunition for simulating live ammunition detonation when utilized with an ammunition firing device having a mechanism for firing ammunition when triggered wherein an electronic sound assembly is disposed within a component space within a shell and the shell is loaded within the ammunition firing device. The electronic sound assembly has recorded therein the sound of the detonation of live ammunition and is adapted for providing the live ammunition sound in an audibly perceivable form in a play mode in response to receiving a triggered signal.

Abstract: An assembly of parts for attachment to a firearm that provides a kickback reaction when the trigger is pulled without the use of live ammunition. A power source operates a drive means attached to the firearm to push back a slide which cocks the firearm hammer. A control means is interposed between the drive means and power source to regulate operation in response to the hammer position.

Abstract: A portable apparatus having the shape, and intended to simulate the firing, f an actual rocket launcher. The simulated portable rocket launcher, used in conjunction with a laser device, comprises a tubular casing having mounted thereon an aiming device. A unit of similar shape designed to be inserted in said casing, has front and rear end plates between which extends a bar surrounded by a spiral spring, an annular shaped mass representing a rocket being movably mounted through its annulus on said bar. Locking and triggering means are provided to secure the mass to the rear end plate in a ready-to-fire position, while a resilient stop member for the movable mass is provided at the front end plate. Activation of the triggering means releases the mass from the rear end plate and activates the laser device which directs a beam on the target. Movement of the mass along the bar is terminated at the front end plate by the resilient stop means.

Abstract: A small weapons simulator in which a plurality of functioning and control modules are supported by a gun body having an exterior configuration to simulate a real weapon. The functioning modules include a laser beam transmitter to synthesize the trajectory of a bullet, recoil simulating means, sound simulating means and means to develop a lifting force on the forward portion of the gun body upon trigger actuation of the trigger, the recoil means and the sound simulating means to synthesize the characteristic of muzzle-rise on discharging a projectile from a weapon.

Abstract: A recoil force and weight loss simulator is disclosed which generates vars predetermined forces that may be imparted to training weapons, and other devices so as to give them realistic operational characteristics which they otherwise would not have. The recoil force and weight loss simulator includes first force generating means adapted to move a weapons support stand and, thus, an imitation weapon effectively mounted on the weapons support stand in a rearward direction when activated, and second force generating means adapted to release a weight, when activated, from a predetermined position above a terrain surface such that the weight will fall freely to the terrain surface. Actuating means activates the first and second force generating means whenever a marksman triggers the trigger mechanism of the imitation weapon such that the marksman will experience a recoil force and weight loss upon firing the weapon.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating the recoil motion of a weapon. The apparatus comprises a weapon having a trigger mechanism and an orifice located near the tip of the weapon. Whenever a trainee rifleman activates the trigger mechanism, timing means generates a trigger pulse. The trigger pulse, in turn, activates a two-way valve which allows a stream of compressed air to pass from a compressor to an intake port located on the weapon. The stream of compressed air is then passed through the orifice of the weapon so as to simulate the recoil motion of the weapon.

Abstract: A recoil simulator is disclosed in which one end of a flexible cable is ached to a weapon and the other end to a system comprising a rotating shaft and a clutch. As the trigger of the weapon is pulled a signal is produced which activates the clutch. The clutch creates a sudden pull on the end of the flexible cable simulating recoil.