SmartParts haben einen neuen Patentantrag gestellt. Dieser scheint sehr in dieRichtung E-Cockers zu zielen. SP stellen dabei folgende Ansprüche:
1. A pneumatically operated projectile launching device, comprising: an electro-pneumatic flow distribution device configured to transfer compressed gas through the electro-pneumatic flow distribution device to a pneumatic mechanism to open a bolt.
2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the compressed gas to open the boltis applied to a first end of the pneumatic mechanism, and wherein the pneumaticmechanism is coupled to the bolt through a mechanical linkage.
3. A device according to claim 2, wherein the bolt is configured to be closedby the application of pneumatic force to a second end of the pneumatic mechanism.
4. A device according to claim 1, wherein the electro-pneumatic flow distributionmechanism is arranged in an electronic solenoid valve, said electronic solenoidvalve being configured to receive a signal from an electrical timing circuit.“