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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
- F16K31/12—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid
- F16K31/36—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the circuit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor
- F16K31/38—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the circuit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side
- F16K31/383—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the circuit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side the fluid acting on a piston
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F41—WEAPONS
- F41B—WEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F41B11/00—Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air guns; Steam guns
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- F41B11/723—Valves; Arrangement of valves for controlling gas pressure for firing the projectile only
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- the invention relates generally to paintball markers, and like devices for firing frangible projectiles. More specifically, the invention relates to a valve arrangement for use with such markers and devices.
- the invention allows a paintball to be fired using a novel valve arrangement.
- the valve arrangement can be filled or “pre-charged” with a compressed gas to fire the paintball.
- One embodiment of the valve arrangement allows it to be refilled with a compressed gas allowing it to fire another paintball.
- the valve arrangement may be used with various types of markers to be used for firing paintballs.
- one embodiment of the valve arrangement can be disposed in a cylinder of a revolver.
- An individual valve arrangement can be placed in each chamber of the cylinder, allowing each chamber to be capable of firing a paintball.
- this configuration allows a bullet-firing revolver to be modified by replacing its cylinder with a paintball-firing cylinder.
- the paintball cylinder can be configured such that the firing mechanism of the revolver can be used with the valve arrangement to fire a paintball from each chamber of the paintball cylinder.
- the paintball cylinder can also be removed and placed into a container, allowing each fired chamber to be refilled with compressed gas, such that the chambers are pre-charged to fire another paintball.
- valve arrangement can be disposed in a casing to create a self-contained cartridge, thus allowing a paintball to be fired from a gun adapted for use with such cartridge. After firing, the casing and valve arrangement can be refilled with compressed gas, preparing it to fire another paintball.
- valve arrangement embodiments may be used for firing paintballs, it is contemplated that the valve arrangements described herein can fire other non-lethal projectile types, such as pepper balls or spark balls, for example.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of a valve arrangement for firing a paintball, and an associated casing and paintball which may be assembled to form a cartridge arrangement.
- FIG. 2A is an end view of the illustrative embodiment of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of a valve arrangement for firing a paintball, and associated cylinder components which may be assembled for use in a revolver.
- FIG. 4A is an end view of the illustrative embodiment of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 4B is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 4A .
- FIGS. 5A through 5C are sectional views of a valve arrangement illustratively showing the manner in which a paintball is fired.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of a valve arrangement 12 which may be positioned in body 10 for purposes of firing a paintball.
- the embodiment of FIG. 1 is particularly well-suited for use in firing a paintball from a paintball marker adapted for use with a cartridge-like assembly, similar to a shotgun shell or rifle cartridge.
- Body 10 includes threads 11 , which correspond to those of end cap 36 to be used for sealing body 10 at end 13 . (See also FIG. 2B .)
- Valve arrangement 12 includes sliding member 18 . Seal 16 fits within head 19 of sliding member 18 with seal 16 being fastened to sliding member 18 with fastener 14 . Head 19 of sliding member 18 has grooves 17 formed therein.
- Sliding member 18 also includes port 20 , disposed in a wall thereof, which allows first and second spaces 21 , 23 within body 10 to communicate, as described in more detail below.
- O-ring 22 fits into groove 24 of sliding member 18 to create a seal within body 10 .
- Spring 26 fits within bore 40 of sliding member 18 .
- Valve plug 27 includes valve stem 28 , base 29 , and extension 31 .
- Valve stem 28 extends from base 29 .
- Extension 31 extends from base 29 in a direction opposite that of valve stem 28 .
- Base 29 is larger in diameter than extension 31 . This allows extension 31 to fit within spring 26 but prohibits base 29 and valve stem 28 from entering spring 26 .
- Valve plug 27 is formed to fit within bore 40 .
- Valve stem 28 extends through openings 33 , 37 of seal 30 and seal cap 34 , respectively.
- O-ring 32 is positioned between seal 30 and seal cap 34 with o-ring 32 fitting onto an extension of seal cap 34 . (See also FIG. 2B .)
- end cap 36 With valve arrangement 12 positioned in body 10 , end cap 36 can be attached to body 10 , thereby sealing end 13 of body 10 .
- This embodiment illustratively shows end cap 36 to be fastened to body 10 through interacting threads. (See also FIG. 2B .) It is appreciated that body 10 and end cap 36 may be fastened by other means such as an adhesive, for example, or may be integral structures.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 B also illustrate the manner in which a paintball 42 can be positioned in end 15 of body 10 .
- FIG. 2A shows an end view of the illustrative embodiment of end cap 36 shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 2A also shows valve stem 28 extending through opening 35 of end cap 36 . Opening 35 is large enough that base 29 is also visible through opening 35 .
- FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 2A .
- Valve arrangement 12 is illustratively shown disposed within bore 41 of body 10 .
- Sliding member 18 is positioned in bore 41 such that it creates spaces 21 , 23 .
- O-ring 22 seals space 21 from space 23 .
- bore 41 and port 20 allow space 21 and space 23 to communicate with one another.
- O-ring 32 is illustratively shown to seal space 21 from the outside.
- End cap 36 is also shown to provide a seal through the interaction of its threads 45 and threads 11 of body 10 .
- Body 10 is also shown to include a bore 52 , which illustratively accommodates paintball 42 . Bore 52 and bore 41 communicate through opening 56 . When spaces 21 , 23 are pressurized, seal 16 is forced against sealing surface 62 of bore 41 . This seals bore 52 from bore 40 .
- FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of valve arrangement 12 with an illustrative embodiment of a revolver cylinder 66 .
- Cylinder 66 is illustratively shown to include a plurality of chambers 68 .
- each chamber 68 can accommodate a valve arrangement 12 .
- cylinder 66 is formed so that it can replace a bullet-firing cylinder in a revolver. The firing mechanism in the revolver activates an individual valve arrangement 12 , allowing a paintball 42 to be fired from the revolver.
- end cap 72 is attached to cylinder 66 .
- Cylinder 66 contains a plurality of bores 70 that align with a plurality of openings 76 in end cap 72 . This allows end cap 72 to be attached to cylinder 66 through fasteners 78 being disposed through openings 76 and secured within bores 70 .
- End cap 72 also includes a plurality of openings 74 that align with chambers 68 . This alignment allows valve stem 28 to be accessed through its respective opening 74 . Opening 74 is large enough to allow a revolver hammer to strike valve stem 28 , thereby activating valve arrangement 12 , as illustrated and described below with reference to FIGS. 5A through 5C . Bore 80 in cylinder 66 allows cylinder 66 to be coupled to a revolver.
- FIG. 4A illustratively shows an end view of valve arrangement 12 , cylinder 66 and end cap 72 . This view shows the orientation of openings 74 , 76 in end cap 72 .
- FIG. 4A also shows the accessibility of valve stem 28 through openings 74 .
- FIG. 4B shows a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 4A .
- Valve arrangement 12 is illustratively positioned in chamber 68 of cylinder 66 .
- the relative positions of valve arrangement 12 in chamber 68 and paintball 42 in bore 84 is similar to that shown in FIG. 2B .
- FIGS. 5A through 5C illustratively show how paintball 42 is fired using the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4B .
- FIG. 4B illustratively shows the position of valve arrangement 12 when spaces 21 , 23 are filled with a compressed gas such that valve arrangement 12 is ready to fire paintball 42 .
- FIG. 5A shows valve stem 28 being actuated in direction 60 , overcoming the force exerted in direction 64 on valve plug 27 by spring 26 and the compressed gas in space 21 . This actuation causes base 29 to be separated from seal 30 , which allows space 21 to communicate with the environment external to cylinder 66 . As illustrated by arrows 90 , 92 in FIG. 5A , this actuation allows the compressed gas in space 21 to flow out of cylinder 66 .
- the pressure differential causes sliding member 18 to move in direction 64 , as shown in FIG. 5B , and sliding member 18 is illustratively shown to have moved in direction 64 such that seal 16 moves away from sealing surface 88 of cylinder 68 .
- This allows bore 84 and space 23 to communicate with one another through opening 86 . Due to the fact that only a small amount of compressed gas can escape through port 20 by the time sliding member 18 is in the position shown in FIG. 5B , there will be ample compressed gas left in space 23 to fire paintball 42 with the desired force.
- Grooves 17 of head 19 reduce the distance traveled by the compressed gas from space 23 to opening 86 (illustrated by arrows 94 , 96 ), thereby increasing reaction time between the actuation of valve stem 28 and the firing of paintball 42 .
- FIG. 5C illustratively shows paintball 42 being fired and valve arrangement 12 returning to the position illustratively shown in FIG. 4B .
- spring 26 forces sliding member 18 in direction 60 and valve plug 27 in direction 64 .
- This causes base 29 to be pressed against seal 30 and seal 16 to be pressed against sealing surface 88 to re-establish the seals isolating spaces 21 , 23 from the external environment, as illustratively shown in FIG. 5C .
- Valve arrangement 12 may be recharged for use in firing another paintball.
- cylinder 66 is placed in a container for such, and valve stem(s) 28 actuated in direction 60 such that base 29 moves away from seal 30 (the position illustrated in FIG.
- valve arrangement 12 shown positioned in body 10 in FIGS. 1 through 2 B functions similarly to that described in connection with FIGS. 5A through 5C .
- the arrangement of FIGS. 1 through 2 B may also be re-chargeable in a manner similar to that described.
- valve arrangement 12 can be similarly adapted to fire a paintball from a variety of markers. Different calibers of paintballs, or other projectiles, can be employed. The arrangement is intended to be refillable with compressed gas in a manner such as that described in the foregoing. However, it is possible to employ the valve arrangement described in a “single-use” manner, if the application warrants.
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- The invention relates generally to paintball markers, and like devices for firing frangible projectiles. More specifically, the invention relates to a valve arrangement for use with such markers and devices.
- Several methods have been developed for firing paintballs. Many of these methods employ a container of pressurized gas, which is coupled to the gun. Compressed gas is piped and valved from the container, and used to fire a paintball. Such guns allow the pressurized gas to be released directly from the container in discrete amounts through a triggering mechanism, thereby firing paintballs one at a time with the released gas.
- The invention allows a paintball to be fired using a novel valve arrangement. The valve arrangement can be filled or “pre-charged” with a compressed gas to fire the paintball. One embodiment of the valve arrangement allows it to be refilled with a compressed gas allowing it to fire another paintball.
- The valve arrangement may be used with various types of markers to be used for firing paintballs. For example, one embodiment of the valve arrangement can be disposed in a cylinder of a revolver. An individual valve arrangement can be placed in each chamber of the cylinder, allowing each chamber to be capable of firing a paintball. In one embodiment, this configuration allows a bullet-firing revolver to be modified by replacing its cylinder with a paintball-firing cylinder. The paintball cylinder can be configured such that the firing mechanism of the revolver can be used with the valve arrangement to fire a paintball from each chamber of the paintball cylinder. In one embodiment, the paintball cylinder can also be removed and placed into a container, allowing each fired chamber to be refilled with compressed gas, such that the chambers are pre-charged to fire another paintball.
- Another embodiment of the valve arrangement can be disposed in a casing to create a self-contained cartridge, thus allowing a paintball to be fired from a gun adapted for use with such cartridge. After firing, the casing and valve arrangement can be refilled with compressed gas, preparing it to fire another paintball.
- While these valve arrangement embodiments may be used for firing paintballs, it is contemplated that the valve arrangements described herein can fire other non-lethal projectile types, such as pepper balls or spark balls, for example.
- Additional features and advantages of the valve arrangement will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrated embodiments, exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.
- The following description references the attached drawings which are given as non-limiting examples only, in which:
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FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of a valve arrangement for firing a paintball, and an associated casing and paintball which may be assembled to form a cartridge arrangement. -
FIG. 2A is an end view of the illustrative embodiment ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line A-A ofFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of a valve arrangement for firing a paintball, and associated cylinder components which may be assembled for use in a revolver. -
FIG. 4A is an end view of the illustrative embodiment ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 4B is a sectional view taken along line A-A ofFIG. 4A . -
FIGS. 5A through 5C are sectional views of a valve arrangement illustratively showing the manner in which a paintball is fired. - Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein are illustrative, and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an illustrative embodiment of avalve arrangement 12 which may be positioned inbody 10 for purposes of firing a paintball. The embodiment ofFIG. 1 is particularly well-suited for use in firing a paintball from a paintball marker adapted for use with a cartridge-like assembly, similar to a shotgun shell or rifle cartridge.Body 10 includesthreads 11, which correspond to those ofend cap 36 to be used for sealingbody 10 atend 13. (See alsoFIG. 2B .)Valve arrangement 12 includes slidingmember 18. Seal 16 fits withinhead 19 of slidingmember 18 withseal 16 being fastened to slidingmember 18 withfastener 14.Head 19 of slidingmember 18 hasgrooves 17 formed therein. -
Sliding member 18 also includesport 20, disposed in a wall thereof, which allows first andsecond spaces body 10 to communicate, as described in more detail below. O-ring 22 fits intogroove 24 of slidingmember 18 to create a seal withinbody 10.Spring 26 fits withinbore 40 of slidingmember 18. Valveplug 27 includesvalve stem 28,base 29, andextension 31. Valvestem 28 extends frombase 29.Extension 31 extends frombase 29 in a direction opposite that ofvalve stem 28.Base 29 is larger in diameter thanextension 31. This allowsextension 31 to fit withinspring 26 but prohibitsbase 29 andvalve stem 28 from enteringspring 26. Valveplug 27 is formed to fit withinbore 40. Valvestem 28 extends throughopenings seal 30 andseal cap 34, respectively. O-ring 32 is positioned betweenseal 30 andseal cap 34 with o-ring 32 fitting onto an extension ofseal cap 34. (See alsoFIG. 2B .) - With
valve arrangement 12 positioned inbody 10,end cap 36 can be attached tobody 10, thereby sealingend 13 ofbody 10. This embodiment illustratively showsend cap 36 to be fastened tobody 10 through interacting threads. (See alsoFIG. 2B .) It is appreciated thatbody 10 andend cap 36 may be fastened by other means such as an adhesive, for example, or may be integral structures.FIGS. 1 and 2 B also illustrate the manner in which apaintball 42 can be positioned inend 15 ofbody 10. -
FIG. 2A shows an end view of the illustrative embodiment ofend cap 36 shown inFIG. 1 .FIG. 2A also shows valve stem 28 extending through opening 35 ofend cap 36.Opening 35 is large enough that base 29 is also visible throughopening 35. -
FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line A-A ofFIG. 2A .Valve arrangement 12 is illustratively shown disposed withinbore 41 ofbody 10. Slidingmember 18 is positioned inbore 41 such that it createsspaces ring 22seals space 21 fromspace 23. However, bore 41 andport 20 allowspace 21 andspace 23 to communicate with one another. O-ring 32 is illustratively shown to sealspace 21 from the outside.End cap 36 is also shown to provide a seal through the interaction of itsthreads 45 andthreads 11 ofbody 10. - When
spaces base 29 is forced againstseal 30.Base 29 is forced againstseal 30 not only by the pressure created inspace 21, but also through the force generated byspring 26 indirection 64. This sealsfirst space 21 from the environment external tobody 10.Body 10 is also shown to include abore 52, which illustratively accommodatespaintball 42.Bore 52 and bore 41 communicate throughopening 56. Whenspaces seal 16 is forced against sealingsurface 62 ofbore 41. This seals bore 52 frombore 40. -
FIG. 3 shows an exploded view ofvalve arrangement 12 with an illustrative embodiment of arevolver cylinder 66.Cylinder 66 is illustratively shown to include a plurality ofchambers 68. Although only onevalve arrangement 12 is shown inFIG. 3 , it is appreciated that eachchamber 68 can accommodate avalve arrangement 12. In one embodiment,cylinder 66 is formed so that it can replace a bullet-firing cylinder in a revolver. The firing mechanism in the revolver activates anindividual valve arrangement 12, allowing apaintball 42 to be fired from the revolver. Once eachchamber 68 contains avalve arrangement 12,end cap 72 is attached tocylinder 66.Cylinder 66 contains a plurality of bores 70 that align with a plurality ofopenings 76 inend cap 72. This allowsend cap 72 to be attached tocylinder 66 throughfasteners 78 being disposed throughopenings 76 and secured within bores 70. -
End cap 72 also includes a plurality ofopenings 74 that align withchambers 68. This alignment allowsvalve stem 28 to be accessed through itsrespective opening 74.Opening 74 is large enough to allow a revolver hammer to strikevalve stem 28, thereby activatingvalve arrangement 12, as illustrated and described below with reference toFIGS. 5A through 5C .Bore 80 incylinder 66 allowscylinder 66 to be coupled to a revolver. -
FIG. 4A illustratively shows an end view ofvalve arrangement 12,cylinder 66 andend cap 72. This view shows the orientation ofopenings end cap 72.FIG. 4A also shows the accessibility of valve stem 28 throughopenings 74.FIG. 4B shows a sectional view taken along line A-A ofFIG. 4A .Valve arrangement 12 is illustratively positioned inchamber 68 ofcylinder 66. The relative positions ofvalve arrangement 12 inchamber 68 andpaintball 42 inbore 84 is similar to that shown inFIG. 2B . -
FIGS. 5A through 5C illustratively show howpaintball 42 is fired using the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 4B .FIG. 4B illustratively shows the position ofvalve arrangement 12 whenspaces valve arrangement 12 is ready to firepaintball 42.FIG. 5A shows valve stem 28 being actuated indirection 60, overcoming the force exerted indirection 64 onvalve plug 27 byspring 26 and the compressed gas inspace 21. This actuation causesbase 29 to be separated fromseal 30, which allowsspace 21 to communicate with the environment external tocylinder 66. As illustrated byarrows FIG. 5A , this actuation allows the compressed gas inspace 21 to flow out ofcylinder 66. At this time, gas will also flow fromspace 23 throughport 20 intospace 21, then out ofcylinder 66. However, due to the size ofport 20 compared to thearea allowing space 21 to communicate externally tocylinder 66 through actuation ofvalve stem 28, a pressure differential will exist between thespaces 21, 23 (i.e., the pressure inspace 23 is greater than the pressure in space 21). - The pressure differential
causes sliding member 18 to move indirection 64, as shown inFIG. 5B , and slidingmember 18 is illustratively shown to have moved indirection 64 such thatseal 16 moves away from sealingsurface 88 ofcylinder 68. This allows bore 84 andspace 23 to communicate with one another throughopening 86. Due to the fact that only a small amount of compressed gas can escape throughport 20 by thetime sliding member 18 is in the position shown inFIG. 5B , there will be ample compressed gas left inspace 23 to firepaintball 42 with the desired force.Grooves 17 ofhead 19 reduce the distance traveled by the compressed gas fromspace 23 to opening 86 (illustrated byarrows 94, 96), thereby increasing reaction time between the actuation ofvalve stem 28 and the firing ofpaintball 42. -
FIG. 5C illustratively showspaintball 42 being fired andvalve arrangement 12 returning to the position illustratively shown inFIG. 4B . Afterpaintball 42 is fired frombore 84 indirection 60,spring 26forces sliding member 18 indirection 60 and valve plug 27 indirection 64. This causes base 29 to be pressed againstseal 30 and seal 16 to be pressed against sealingsurface 88 to re-establish theseals isolating spaces FIG. 5C .Valve arrangement 12 may be recharged for use in firing another paintball. In one arrangement,cylinder 66 is placed in a container for such, and valve stem(s) 28 actuated indirection 60 such thatbase 29 moves away from seal 30 (the position illustrated inFIG. 5A ). This will allow compressed gas to flow intospace 21, and thenspace 23 throughport 20. Afterspaces valve plug 27 is returned to the position shown inFIG. 4B . Another paintball can then be placed inbore 84 andvalve arrangement 12 is then ready to fire again. It is appreciated thatvalve arrangement 12 shown positioned inbody 10 inFIGS. 1 through 2 B functions similarly to that described in connection withFIGS. 5A through 5C . The arrangement ofFIGS. 1 through 2 B may also be re-chargeable in a manner similar to that described. - It is appreciated that
body 10 andcylinder 66 are illustrative examples of the manner in whichvalve arrangement 12 may be used.Valve arrangement 12 can be similarly adapted to fire a paintball from a variety of markers. Different calibers of paintballs, or other projectiles, can be employed. The arrangement is intended to be refillable with compressed gas in a manner such as that described in the foregoing. However, it is possible to employ the valve arrangement described in a “single-use” manner, if the application warrants. - Although the present description references particular means, materials and embodiments, one skilled in the art can easily ascertain the essential characteristics from the foregoing description. Various changes and modifications may be made to adapt the various uses and characteristics without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims.
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