Patent ID: 6457397
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
A loading device for loading a shell in combination with a weapon fitted with a screw breach, comprising:a weapon having a weapon chamber, a receiving tray having a front end fitted with a protection means, said tray for bringing a shell from an initial set up position to a loading position in which said shell is aligned with the longitudinal axis of weapon chamber; ramming means; wedging means to wedge said shell in said weapon chamber, wherein said ramming means and said wedging means are arranged to operate successively; and a slide configured for connection to a frame of the weapon; said ramming means and said wedging means being attached to said tray, said tray having an articulated connection with the slide for moving a shell from the initial set up position to the loading position, said wedging means having an articulated connection with said tray for moving into said tray in substantial alignment with the weapon axis after a shell has been rammed into the weapon chair, and said tray protection means configured to abut a sealing cone of said weapon when said tray is engaged in the weapon breach.