TRIGGER MEANS FOR A WEAPON CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

A rifle (10) or similar weapon having a mechanical trigger (14) is provided with a mechanism to discharge it by remote command without interfering with the normal trigger action of the weapon. The weapon operator remains in control of his weapon and is able to discharge it at will. A push-type solenoid (50) is arranged to move the trigger (14) in response to an electrical fire command signal from a source external to the weapon (10) and a firing circuit is provided to accept the command signal and active the solenoid (50). The firing circuit is arranged to prevent discharge of the weapon (10) by external signal except when it is in an aimed, fire-ready position as signaled by the weapon operator.