A modular two-piece bolt system for firearms with blowback actions provides a rear bolt piece which detachably couples to plural different front bolt pieces each of different mass. The front bolt pieces have a similar configuration and common coupling interface which forms an interlocked relationship with a complementary configured coupling interface on the rear bolt piece to prevent axial separation of the pieces when the action of the firearm is cycled. The system allows various front bolt pieces to be selected and used interchangeably with the rear bolt piece so that a front bolt piece of proper mass can be matched to the energy of ammunition to be fired. The front and rear bolt pieces when coupled define a continuous extended longitudinal passage which receives the rear breech end portion of the firearm barrel therethrough to reduce the projected length of the barrel.
A modular two-piece bolt system for firearms with blowback actions provides a rear bolt piece which detachably couples to plural different front bolt pieces each of different mass. The front bolt pieces have a similar configuration and common coupling interface which forms an interlocked relationship with a complementary configured coupling interface on the rear bolt piece to prevent axial separation of the pieces when the action of the firearm is cycled. The system allows various front bolt pieces to be selected and used interchangeably with the rear bolt piece so that a front bolt piece of proper mass can be matched to the energy of ammunition to be fired. The front and rear bolt pieces when coupled define a continuous extended longitudinal passage which receives the rear breech end portion of the firearm barrel therethrough to reduce the projected length of the barrel.
F41A 3/12 - Culasses mobiles axialement, c. à d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est parallèle à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 3/56 - Mécanismes à culasse non verrouillée, c. à d. actionnés par inertie le bloc de culasse étant muni d'une masse supplémentaire coulissante
F41A 19/15 - Ensembles modulaires de mécanismes de mise à feu
F41A 3/02 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c. à d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 3/64 - Montage de blocs de culasse; Accessoires pour les blocs de culasse ou pour leur montage
F41A 3/26 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c. à d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p.ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p.ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative
Firearms and parts and accessories thereof, namely, magazines, stocks, grips, accessories for cleaning and storage of firearms, holsters, protective cases designed for transporting firearms or ammunition, belts designed for transporting firearms or ammunition, slings, and air guns Apparel, namely, sweatshirts, shirts, outerwear, namely jackets and vests; headwear, namely hats, caps and ear muffs
Firearms and parts and accessories thereof, namely, magazines, stocks, grips, accessories for cleaning and storage of firearms, holsters, protective cases designed for transporting firearms or ammunition, belts designed for transporting firearms or ammunition, slings, and air guns Apparel, namely, sweatshirts, shirts, outerwear, namely, jackets and vests; headwear, namely, hats, caps and ear muffs
An electronic trigger system with safety mechanism for firearms includes a trigger unit comprising an electromagnetic actuator operably coupled to the firing mechanism and a programmable trigger mechanism microcontroller. The actuator is changeable between a non-powered unactuated position and powered actuated firing position via pulling both an outer trigger and inner safety trigger of the trigger unit. The actuator is operably interfaced with a movable firing component of the firing mechanism operable to discharge the firearm. In a blocking position of the safety trigger, the safety trigger is configured to block outer trigger movement which prevents energizing and actuating the electromagnetic actuator thereby preventing the firearm from discharging. Conversely in an unblocking position, the safety trigger allows outer trigger movement sufficient to discharge the firearm by either energizing the actuator when a pre-selected trigger pull force threshold is applied or applying sufficient trigger force to manually trip the actuator.
F41A 17/06 - Sûretés électriques ou électromécaniques
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
A fault tolerant electromagnetic safety system for firearms comprises an electromagnetic actuator with movable rotating member operably interfaced with the firing mechanism. The actuator is controlled via a programmable microcontroller coupled to an electric power source onboard the firearm. A safety actuatable by a user operably interfaces with the actuator and is manually movable between actuated and standby positions. In a blocking position, the actuator engages and prevents the firing mechanism from moving to prevent discharging the firearm. The safety when in the standby position is configured to prevent the actuator from disengaging the firing mechanism. Upon the detecting movement of safety to the actuated position, the microcontroller moves the actuator to a non-blocking position allowing discharge of the firearm via a trigger pull. The safety when moving to the standby position may be configured to mechanically reset the actuator to the blocking position in event of an electronics failure.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
F41A 19/16 - Mécanismes de mise à feu réglables; Mécanismes de détente munis d'un dispositif de réglage de la pression de détente
A passively and naturally illuminated optical reflex sighting system for a firearm in one embodiment includes a housing configured for detachable coupling to the firearm and comprising a plurality of light collection and transmission windows, an optical lens supported by the housing, a fiber optic element, and a light-transmissible cover enclosing the fiber optic element. The cover and fiber optic element are in visual communication with the housing windows which collect and transmit ambient light to the fiber optic element through the cover. The fiber optic element may be disposed inside and protected by the cover which may be clear. In operation, the fiber optic element absorbs ambient light and generates a reticle on the lens for aiming the firearm. A red or other colored dot reticle may be projected on the lens in some embodiments. No onboard artificial light is used to illuminate the fiber optic element.
An electronic trigger system with safety mechanism for firearms includes a trigger unit comprising an electromagnetic actuator operably coupled to the firing mechanism and a programmable trigger mechanism microcontroller. The actuator is changeable between a non-powered unactuated position and powered actuated firing position via pulling both an outer trigger and inner safety trigger of the trigger unit. The actuator is operably interfaced with a movable firing component of the firing mechanism operable to discharge the firearm. In a blocking position of the safety trigger, the safety trigger is configured to block outer trigger movement which prevents energizing and actuating the electromagnetic actuator thereby preventing the firearm from discharging. Conversely in an unblocking position, the safety trigger allows outer trigger movement sufficient to discharge the firearm by either energizing the actuator when a pre-selected trigger pull force threshold is applied or applying sufficient trigger force to manually trip the actuator.
F41A 19/16 - Mécanismes de mise à feu réglables; Mécanismes de détente munis d'un dispositif de réglage de la pression de détente
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
An illuminated reflex optical sighting system integrated directly into a firearm includes a lighting module comprising an illumination source mounted to a body of the firearm at a discrete first mounting location, an optical lens assembly mounted to the body of the firearm at a discrete second location spatially distanced from the first location, and a power source operably coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is configured and operable to project a reticle onto a lens of the lens assembly for use in aiming the firearm. The illumination source and lens assembly are separately mounted to and independently removable from the body of the firearm thereby providing a low profile sighting system which substantially retains the aspects of the original firearm. The illumination source, power source, and lighting control circuitry may be housed inside the metal rear sight of the firearm in one embodiment.
F41G 1/30 - Appareils de visée à réflexion spécialement adaptés aux armes à feu individuelles ou aux pièces d'artillerie
G02B 23/10 - Télescopes ou lunettes d'approche, p.ex. jumelles; Périscopes; Instruments pour voir à l'intérieur de corps creux; Viseurs; Pointage optique ou appareils de visée comprenant des prismes ou des miroirs projetant dans le champ de vision des indications supplémentaires, p.ex. données par des collimateurs
An electromagnetic actuator includes characteristics of very fast actuation, shock invariant design, and compact size. The actuator may be controlled via a small low voltage power source such as a battery and simple switching logic. Such characteristics are ideally suited for incorporating the actuator into the firing mechanism of a firearm, which are subjected to drop tests to confirm the firearm will not discharge in the absence of trigger pull. Very fast snap-like action is attained by balancing the magnetic forces of two opposing permanent magnets around a stationary yoke and rotating member to create three circulating magnetic flux circuits. A central electromagnet coil amplifies the magnetic flux of one side of the rotating member or the other depending on the power source actuation polarity, thereby creating two possible snap-like actuation positions. The actuator is usable in firing mechanism release or enabling/disabling applications, and interfacing with other type mechanical linkages.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
F41A 19/16 - Mécanismes de mise à feu réglables; Mécanismes de détente munis d'un dispositif de réglage de la pression de détente
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ELECTROMAGNETIC FIRING SYSTEM FOR FIREARM WITH INTERRUPTABLE TRIGGER CONTROL
An interruptible electronic trigger system for firearms includes a trigger unit comprising an electromagnetic actuator operably coupled to the firing mechanism and a programmable trigger microcontroller. The actuator is changeable between a non-powered unactuated position and powered actuated firing position. Upon detecting user initiated trigger activity, the trigger microcontroller transmits a shot initiated signal to an adaptive optics unit of a fire control targeting system mounted to the firearm when the trigger activity exceeds a preprogrammed trigger setpoint. A targeting microcontroller returns a shot authorization signal to the trigger microcontroller after performing ballistics computations based on sensor input and displaying a corrected reticle on the optics unit sight for user visual alignment with the target. Multiple trigger setpoints may be programmed to confirm continued intent to fire. The trigger microcontroller may deactivate the actuator and permit manual firing when preprogrammed maximum trigger force/displacement limits are exceeded.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
An electromagnetic actuator includes characteristics of very fast actuation, shock invariant design, and compact size. The actuator may be controlled via a small low voltage power source such as a battery and simple switching logic. Such characteristics are ideally suited for incorporating the actuator into the firing mechanism of a firearm, which are subjected to drop tests to confirm the firearm will not discharge in the absence of trigger pull. Very fast snap-like action is attained by balancing the magnetic forces of two opposing permanent magnets around a stationary yoke and rotating member to create three circulating magnetic flux circuits. A central electromagnet coil amplifies the magnetic flux of one side of the rotating member or the other depending on the power source actuation polarity, thereby creating two possible snap-like actuation positions. The actuator is usable in firing mechanism release or enabling/disabling applications, and interfacing with other type mechanical linkages.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
A folding stock coupling system for a firearm. An openable/closeable hinge mechanism comprising front and rear hinge elements pivotably mounts the rear stock to the main body of the firearm. The hinge mechanism is selectively movable between a locked condition when the stock is unfolded and inline with the main body for firing, and an unlocked condition when the stock is folded forward and offset from the main body for compact carrying or storage. A manually movable actuating button of the hinge mechanism selectively locks or unlocks the rear to the front hinge members in the locked and unlocked conditions, respectively. Embodiments include a detent mechanism for removably retaining the folded position. An elongated rear mounting extension coupled to the rear hinge member provides a common stock mounting interface compatible for interchanging a plurality of different stocks to the firearm each sharing a common mounting profile.
A folding stock coupling system for a firearm. An openable/closeable hinge mechanism comprising front and rear hinge elements pivotably mounts the rear stock to the main body of the firearm. The hinge mechanism is selectively movable between a locked condition when the stock is unfolded and inline with the main body for firing, and an unlocked condition when the stock is folded forward and offset from the main body for compact carrying or storage. A manually movable actuating button of the hinge mechanism selectively locks or unlocks the rear to the front hinge members in the locked and unlocked conditions, respectively. Embodiments include a detent mechanism for removably retaining the folded position. An elongated rear mounting extension coupled to the rear hinge member provides a common stock mounting interface compatible for interchanging a plurality of different stocks to the firearm each sharing a common mounting profile.
An interruptible electronic trigger system for firearms includes a trigger unit comprising an electromagnetic actuator operably coupled to the firing mechanism and a programmable trigger microcontroller. The actuator is changeable between a non-powered unactuated position and powered actuated firing position. Upon detecting user initiated trigger activity, the trigger microcontroller transmits a shot initiated signal to an adaptive optics unit of a fire control targeting system mounted to the firearm when the trigger activity exceeds a preprogrammed trigger setpoint. A targeting microcontroller returns a shot authorization signal to the trigger microcontroller after performing ballistics computations based on sensor input and displaying a corrected reticle on the optics unit sight for user visual alignment with the target. Multiple trigger setpoints may be programmed to confirm continued intent to fire. The trigger microcontroller may deactivate the actuator and permit manual firing when preprogrammed maximum trigger force/displacement limits are exceeded.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
A firearm with dual-acting safety mechanism in one embodiment includes a slide movably carried by a frame, hammer, sear operable to hold the hammer in and release it from a cocked position, and firing mechanism including a trigger and trigger bar which collectively operate to actuate the sear to release the hammer. The safety mechanism includes right and left actuator levers coupled together and cooperating with a safety rocker. The safety rocker is operably interfaced with the trigger bar and pivotably movable between two positions. Moving either actuation lever to activate the safety mechanism rotates the safety rocker which simultaneously both blocks the trigger bar from movement and displaces the trigger bar to disengage the sear which can no longer be actuated via a trigger pull. In one embodiment, the safety mechanism is further operable to lock the slide in the closed breech position when the safety is activated.
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 17/46 - Sûretés de détente, c. à d. moyens pour prévenir le mouvement de la détente
A magazine for a firearm comprises a tubular magazine body defining a cavity for holding cartridges, a spring, and a follower biased by the spring for dispensing cartridges from the magazine. A spring base disposed on the body includes a cantilevered resiliently deformable spring arm supporting the spring in one embodiment. The base is held in place by the floor plate. Sliding the floor plate onto the magazine body engages an inclined ramp of the floor plate with spring arm which automatically moves the spring arm from an undeflected to deflected position. When the floor plate is fully coupled to the magazine tube such that the spring arm clears the ramp, the spring arm snaps back to the undeflected position and locks the floor plate in place on the tubular body via interlocked retention features without use of tools.
A magazine for a firearm comprises a tubular magazine body defining a cavity for holding cartridges, a spring, and a follower biased by the spring for dispensing cartridges from the magazine. A spring base disposed on the body includes a cantilevered resiliently deformable spring arm supporting the spring in one embodiment. The base is held in place by the floor plate. Sliding the floor plate onto the magazine body engages an inclined ramp of the floor plate with spring arm which automatically moves the spring arm from an undeflected to deflected position. When the floor plate is fully coupled to the magazine tube such that the spring arm clears the ramp, the spring arm snaps back to the undeflected position and locks the floor plate in place on the tubular body via interlocked retention features without use of tools.
F41A 15/00 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c. à d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartouche; Ejecteurs de cartouche, c. à d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu
F41A 9/65 - Boîtes-chargeurs comportant un élévateur de cartouches
F41A 9/70 - Dispositions sur les chargeurs pour faciliter leur déchargement, p.ex. élévateurs de cartouches, lèvres de retenue
F41A 9/24 - Alimentation en munitions sans bande utilisant un chargeur ou un magasin mobiles comme dispositif d'alimentation
F41A 9/25 - Alimentation en munitions sans bande utilisant un chargeur ou un magasin mobiles comme dispositif d'alimentation utilisant un chargeur coulissant
A barrel porting system for a firearm in one embodiment includes a barrel defining an axially extending barrel bore, a porting device coupled to the barrel and including a plurality of gas portholes in fluid communication with the barrel bore, and an outer shroud encircling at least the porting device. The shroud includes at least one gas discharge port arranged to vent combustion gas from firing the firearm in an outwards direction. An annular gas collection plenum formed between the shroud and porting device is configured to collect gas from the gas portholes and discharge the gas through the at least one discharge port in the shroud. In one implementation, the plenum is formed by a recessed channel in the muzzle device which extends around the entire circumference of the device. Various threaded and unthreaded coupling methods may be used to secure the muzzle device to the barrel.
A firearm with dual-acting safety mechanism includes a hammer, sear operable to hold the hammer in a cocked position, and trigger mechanism including a trigger and trigger bar which collectively operates to rotate the sear to release the hammer. The safety mechanism includes a safety mode selector or actuator cooperating with a secondary safety link. In one arrangement, linearly moving the selector actuates and rotates the safety link which simultaneously both blocks the hammer and displaces the trigger bar such that the sear can no longer be actuated via a trigger pull.
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 17/74 - Sûretés de chien, c. à d. moyens pour empêcher le chien de heurter la cartouche ou le percuteur coulissant
F41A 17/52 - Sûretés coulissantes, commandées par le pouce et montées sur la face supérieure de la crosse, p.ex. pour des fusils de chasse
F41A 17/80 - Sûretés coulissantes, commandées par le pouce et montées sur la face supérieure de la crosse, p.ex. pour des fusils de chasse
F41A 17/30 - Sûretés multiples, c. à d. sûretés agissant sur au moins un élément du mécanisme de mise à feu et sur au moins un autre élément de l'arme à feu, p.ex. le canon mobile
A firearm with safety mechanism in one embodiment includes a barrel supported by a housing, at least one cartridge-receiving chamber in communication with a bore of the barrel, and a rotatable hammer. The safety mechanism includes a biased safety component, which may be a blocking pin in one embodiment, mounted to and rotatable with the hammer. When the firearm is exposed to an abnormal impact force caused by bumping or dropping the firearm, the safety component changes position and interacts with a blocking feature on the hammer pivot pin to stop or delay the motion of the hammer in a manner which prevents discharging the firearm. The blocking feature may be a notch in one embodiment. Rotating the hammer between rearward cocked and forward firing positions alternatingly aligns or misaligns the blocking pin with the notch, respectively.
F41A 17/76 - Sûretés de chien, c. à d. moyens pour empêcher le chien de heurter la cartouche ou le percuteur coulissant automatiques, c. à d. commandées par l'ouverture ou la fermeture du mécanisme de culasse
A barrel porting system for a firearm in one embodiment includes a barrel defining an axially extending barrel bore, a porting device coupled to the barrel and including a plurality of gas portholes in fluid communication with the barrel bore, and an outer shroud encircling at least the porting device. The shroud includes at least one gas discharge port arranged to vent combustion gas from firing the firearm in an outwards direction. An annular gas collection plenum formed between the shroud and porting device is configured to collect gas from the gas portholes and discharge the gas through the at least one discharge port in the shroud. In one implementation, the plenum is formed by a recessed channel in the muzzle device which extends around the entire circumference of the device. Various threaded and unthreaded coupling methods may be used to secure the muzzle device to the barrel.
A firearm with safety mechanism in one embodiment includes a barrel supported by a housing, at least one cartridge-receiving chamber in communication with a bore of the barrel, and a rotatable hammer. The safety mechanism includes a biased safety component, which may be a blocking pin in one embodiment, mounted to and rotatable with the hammer. When the firearm is exposed to an abnormal impact force caused by bumping or dropping the firearm, the safety component changes position and interacts with a blocking feature on the hammer pivot pin to stop or delay the motion of the hammer in a manner which prevents discharging the firearm. The blocking feature may be a notch in one embodiment. Rotating the hammer between rearward cocked and forward firing positions alternatingly aligns or misaligns the blocking pin with the notch, respectively.
F41A 17/46 - Sûretés de détente, c. à d. moyens pour prévenir le mouvement de la détente
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
A firearm with dual-acting safety mechanism includes a hammer, sear operable to hold the hammer in a cocked position, and trigger mechanism including a trigger and trigger bar which collectively operates to rotate the sear to release the hammer. The safety mechanism includes a safety mode selector or actuator cooperating with a secondary safety link. In one arrangement, linearly moving the selector actuates and rotates the safety link which simultaneously both blocks the hammer and displaces the trigger bar such that the sear can no longer be actuated via a trigger pull.
F41A 17/46 - Sûretés de détente, c. à d. moyens pour prévenir le mouvement de la détente
F41A 17/74 - Sûretés de chien, c. à d. moyens pour empêcher le chien de heurter la cartouche ou le percuteur coulissant
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 17/72 - Sûretés de percuteur, c. à d. moyens pour prévenir le mouvement des pièces de percussion coulissantes commandées par la détente, c. à d. dans lesquelles le mouvement de la détente met la sûreté de percuteur hors fonction pendant le tir
An electromagnetically variable firing system for a firearm includes an electromagnetic actuator including a stationary yoke, a rotating member movable about a pivot axis relative to the stationary yoke and operably coupled to a firing mechanism of the firearm, a trigger operable when pulled by a user to move the rotating member between an unactuated position and an actuated position for discharging the firearm, and a magnetic coil when energized generating a user-adjustable magnetic field which changes a trigger pull force required to be exerted by a user on the trigger to discharge the firearm. A programmable microcontroller is configured to selectively energize the coil for discharging the firearm in response to detecting a trigger pull event. The microcontroller in one embodiment is configured to count each energization of the coil as indicative of a firing event and record the firing event and associated time/date stamp.
A barrel mounting system for a firearm includes a longitudinal axis, a receiver, and a barrel detachably coupled to the receiver by upper and lower barrel mounting features above and below the barrel bore centerline. The lower mounting feature may comprise a clamping block compressing a lower breech end portion of the barrel against the receiver. In one embodiment, a pair of lower securement fasteners extend through the clamping block and threadably engage the receiver to draw the block into engagement with the receiver. The upper mounting feature may comprise a securement fastener compressing an upper breech end portion of the barrel against the receiver. The upper and lower mounting features form a triangular bolting pattern and balance moment forces created by the compressive forces of coupling the barrel to receiver with the fasteners.
A firearm with manually operated bolt release includes a receiver defining a longitudinally- extending cavity, a barrel, and a bolt slideably mounted in the receiver for reciprocating axial movement between a forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and a rearward open breech position. A recoil spring biases the bolt forward towards the closed breech position. A manually actuated bolt release is pivotably mounted in the firearm and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bolt release includes a locking portion configured to selectively engage a locking recess formed on the bolt for holding the bolt in the open breech position, and disengage the locking recess for releasing the bolt to reclose the breech. In one embodiment, the bolt may be automatically disengaged from the bolt release by retracting the bolt a second time.
F41A 15/12 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c. à d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartouche; Ejecteurs de cartouche, c. à d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement
F41A 15/14 - Extracteurs de cartouche, c. à d. dispositifs pour retirer les cartouches ou les douilles au moins partiellement de la chambre de cartouche; Ejecteurs de cartouche, c. à d. dispositifs pour éjecter les cartouches ou les douilles retirées de l'arme à feu pour des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement l'éjecteur étant monté sur ou dans le bloc de culasse
F41A 17/42 - Sûretés pour arrêter le bloc de culasse dans une position de sécurité
A firearm with manually operated bolt release includes a receiver defining a longitudinally-extending cavity, a barrel, and a bolt slideably mounted in the receiver for reciprocating axial movement between a forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and a rearward open breech position. A recoil spring biases the bolt forward towards the closed breech position. A manually actuated bolt release is pivotably mounted in the firearm and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bolt release includes a locking portion configured to selectively engage a locking recess formed on the bolt for holding the bolt in the open breech position, and disengage the locking recess for releasing the bolt to reclose the breech. In one embodiment, the bolt may be automatically disengaged from the bolt release by retracting the bolt a second time.
A barrel mounting system for a firearm includes a longitudinal axis, a receiver, and a barrel detachably coupled to the receiver by upper and lower barrel mounting features above and below the barrel bore centerline. The lower mounting feature may comprise a clamping block compressing a lower breech end portion of the barrel against the receiver. In one embodiment, a pair of lower securement fasteners extend through the clamping block and threadably engage the receiver to draw the block into engagement with the receiver. The upper mounting feature may comprise a securement fastener compressing an upper breech end portion of the barrel against the receiver. The upper and lower mounting features form a triangular bolting pattern and balance moment forces created by the compressive forces of coupling the barrel to receiver with the fasteners.
A firearm with interrupted action includes a barrel, receiver carrying a bolt movable between a forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and rearward open breech position, a cockable hammer controlled by a trigger, and a bolt release mechanism operably interacting with the bolt. The mechanism may comprise a user-actuated release button and spring-biased disconnect lever coupled thereto and selectively engageable with the hammer. Upon firing, the bolt travels rearward under recoil contacting and partially rotating the disconnect lever to engage the hammer, while simultaneously engaging the hammer which holds the bolt rearward. Actuating the release button fully rotates the disconnect lever to disengage the hammer from the bolt which returns to its forward position via a recoil spring to reclose the breech. A dual interlock safety in one position provided by the release mechanism prevents pulling the trigger and in another position prevents actuating the release button.
F41A 3/72 - Leviers ou poignées d'armement; Leur montage sur les blocs de culasse
F41A 17/42 - Sûretés pour arrêter le bloc de culasse dans une position de sécurité
F41A 3/42 - Mécanismes à verrous semi-libres, c. à d. à verrous montés mobiles sur le bloc de culasse, ou sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse munis d'éléments de verrouillage basculants, p.ex. de leviers ou de volets pivotants à commande manuelle
F41A 3/70 - Dispositions anti-rebond, c. à d. dispositions pour prévenir le rebondissement du bloc de culasse à partir de sa position de fermeture
F41A 17/74 - Sûretés de chien, c. à d. moyens pour empêcher le chien de heurter la cartouche ou le percuteur coulissant
F41A 19/00 - Mécanismes de mise à feu ou de détente; Mécanismes d'armement
forward closed breech position in battery with the barrel and rearward open breech position, a cockable hammer controlled by a trigger, and a bolt release mechanism operably interacting with the bolt. The mechanism may comprise a user-actuated release button and spring-biased disconnect lever coupled thereto and selectively engageable with the hammer. Upon firing, the bolt travels rearward under recoil contacting and partially rotating the disconnect lever to engage the hammer, while simultaneously engaging the hammer which holds the bolt rearward. Actuating the release button fully rotates the disconnect lever to disengage the hammer from the bolt which returns to its forward position via a recoil spring to reclose the breech. A dual interlock safety in one position provided by the release mechanism prevents pulling the trigger and in another position prevents actuating the release button.
An electromagnetic actuator in one embodiment includes characteristics of very fast actuation, shock invariant design, and compact size. The actuator may be controlled via a small low voltage power source such as a battery and simple switching logic. Such characteristics are ideally suited for incorporating the actuator into the firing mechanism of a firearm, which are subjected to drop tests to confirm the firearm will not discharge in the absence of trigger pull. Very fast snap-like action is attained by balancing the magnetic forces of two opposing permanent magnets around a stationary yoke and rotating member to create three circulating magnetic flux circuits. A central electromagnet coil on the yoke amplifies the magnetic flux of one side of the rotating member or the other depending on the power source actuation polarity, thereby creating two possible snap-like actuation positions. The actuator is usable in firing mechanism release or blocking applications.
A hybrid magnetically variable firing system for a firearm includes a trigger mechanism configured to allow a user to selectively adjust the trigger pull force- displacement profile. In a closed magnetic flux loop configuration, the trigger mechanism includes a selectively energizable electromagnetic and mechanical biasing member providing a static holding torque which creates resistance opposing movement of the trigger. Energizing the electromagnetic at a user- preselected point during the trigger pull event creates a magnetic force opposing the static holding torque, which dynamically changes the trigger pull force required to discharge the firearm. The electromagnetic assists the user in completing the trigger pull thereby creating an adjustable lighter trigger pull. In one embodiment, the electromagnet is energized when the actual trigger pull force applied or trigger displacement reaches a corresponding trigger setpoint preprogrammed into a control circuit. A microcontroller may control operation of the trigger mechanism.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
A magnetically variable firing system for a firearm includes a trigger mechanism allowing a user to selectively adjust the trigger pull force-displacement profile by changing the static magnetic field in the mechanism. In a closed magnetic loop configuration, the trigger mechanism includes a stationary yoke and pivotably movable trigger member. The trigger member includes a trigger portion and working portion operably interfaced with the firing mechanism of the firearm for discharging the firearm. An openable first air gap formed between the trigger member and yoke is maintained in a closed position via magnetic attraction therebetween absent a trigger pull. A control insert movable relative to a second control air gap in the yoke allows adjustment of the static magnetic field to alter the trigger pull force required to actuate the trigger mechanism. Other embodiments provide open magnetic loop trigger mechanism designs adjustable to magnetically vary the trigger pull force.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
F41A 19/16 - Mécanismes de mise à feu réglables; Mécanismes de détente munis d'un dispositif de réglage de la pression de détente
An integrally suppressed firearm in one embodiment includes a rear firing portion defining an axial projectile bore and front suppressor portion. The suppressor portion includes a longitudinal stack of sound suppression baffles each defining a gas expansion chamber in fluid communication with the projectile bore. A mounting rod extends rearward from a front end cap of the suppressor portion and threadably engages a mounting adapter that removably couples the suppressor portion to the firing portion. A muzzle cap disposed inside a rearmost baffle removably couples the mounting adapter to the firing portion. When tightened, the rod axially compresses the baffle stack and forms a combustion gas tight enclosure without need for an additional external pressure retention tube or sleeve. The baffles are configured to form a press-fit frictional interlock with each other such that the baffle stack is self-supporting. An optional accessory rail may be coupled to the adapter.
A magazine for a firearm such as long guns comprises a housing defining a cavity for holding a double staggered stack of cartridges and spring-biased tiltable follower for dispensing the cartridges into the action of the firearm. Features include an accordion type flat spring specially configured to fold into a flat condition in which adjacent bends of the spring are arranged side-by-side to reduce the folded height of the spring. The follower includes bosses slideable in mating vertical housing slots to guide the follower upward/downward motion and allow front to rear tilting action. A coupling mechanism includes a plurality of interlocking mounting teeth forming a selectively interlocked arrangement for detachably assembling the floor plate to magazine housing. A resilient snap fit tab on the floor plate secures the coupling. The magazine is longitudinally elongated and configured to fit flushly with the underside of the firearm when mounted.
A hybrid magnetically variable firing system for a firearm includes a trigger mechanism configured to allow a user to selectively adjust the trigger pull force-displacement profile. In a closed magnetic flux loop configuration, the trigger mechanism includes a selectively energizable electromagnetic and mechanical biasing member providing a static holding torque which creates resistance opposing movement of the trigger. Energizing the electromagnetic at a user-preselected point during the trigger pull event creates a magnetic force opposing the static holding torque, which dynamically changes the trigger pull force required to discharge the firearm. The electromagnetic assists the user in completing the trigger pull thereby creating an adjustable lighter trigger pull. In one embodiment, the electromagnet is energized when the actual trigger pull force applied or trigger displacement reaches a corresponding trigger setpoint preprogrammed into a control circuit. A microcontroller may control operation of the trigger mechanism.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
A bolt for a bolt-action firearm in one embodiment is movably disposed in a receiver between forward closed breech and rearward open breech axial positions. The bolt includes an operating handle and plurality of bolt lugs arranged to selectively engage locking lugs in the firearm. The bolt is rotatable between locked and unlocked breech positions when in the closed breech position. The bolt body has a dimensionally reduced middle section with unique configuration adapted to allow the bolt to rotate when closed without interference from the magazine feed lips. Using this design, the bolt may include three bolt lugs in one embodiment for secure lockup and minimal angular rotation between the locked and unlocked breech positions. The bolt is usable with both single and double stack box type magazines with one of the bolt lugs operating to reliably strip cartridges from either type magazine.
F41A 3/22 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c. à d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p.ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à commande manuelle le verrouillage étant effectué par la rotation de la poignée ou du levier d'armement transversalement à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 3/30 - Eléments de verrouillage, p.ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 9/41 - Dispositions pour le refoulement le bloc de culasse faisant fonction de refouloir en poussant dans la chambre de cartouche les munitions sans bande placées dans la boîte-chargeur de l'arme à feu
A magazine for a firearm such as long guns comprises a housing defining a cavity for holding a double staggered stack of cartridges and spring-biased tillable follower for dispensing the cartridges into the action of the firearm. Features include an accordion type flat spring specially configured to fold into a flat condition in which adjacent bends of the spring are arranged side- by-side to reduce the folded height of the spring. The follower includes bosses slideable in mating vertical housing slots to guide the follower upward/downward motion and allow front to rear tilting action. A coupling mechanism includes a plurality of interlocking mounting teeth forming a selectively interlocked arrangement for detachably assembling the floor plate to magazine housing. A resilient snap fit tab on the floor plate secures the coupling. The magazine is longitudinally elongated and configured to fit flushly with the underside of the firearm when mounted.
F41A 9/65 - Boîtes-chargeurs comportant un élévateur de cartouches
F41A 9/70 - Dispositions sur les chargeurs pour faciliter leur déchargement, p.ex. élévateurs de cartouches, lèvres de retenue
F41A 9/64 - Chargeurs ou magasins pour munitions sans bande
F41A 9/71 - Dispositions pour faire varier le volume du chargeur; Dispositifs insérables ou dispositifs adaptateurs permettant l'emmagasinage de cartouches de type ou de calibre différents
F41A 9/00 - Chargement ou alimentation en munitions; Chargeurs; Moyens de guidage pour l'extraction des cartouches
F41A 9/38 - Dispositions pour le chargement, c. à d. pour amener les munitions en position de tir
A magnetically variable firing system for a firearm includes a trigger mechanism allowing a user to selectively adjust the trigger pull force-displacement profile by changing the static magnetic field in the mechanism. In a closed magnetic loop configuration, the trigger mechanism includes a stationary yoke and pivotably movable trigger member. The trigger member includes a trigger portion and working portion operably interfaced with the firing mechanism of the firearm for discharging the firearm. An openable first air gap formed between the trigger member and yoke is maintained in a closed position via magnetic attraction therebetween absent a trigger pull. A control insert movable relative to a second control air gap in the yoke allows adjustment of the static magnetic field to alter the trigger pull force required to actuate the trigger mechanism. Other embodiments provide an open magnetic loop trigger mechanism design adjustable to magnetically vary the trigger pull force.
An electromagnetic actuator in one embodiment includes characteristics of very fast actuation, shock invariant design, and compact size. The actuator may be controlled via a small low voltage power source such as a battery and simple switching logic. Such characteristics are ideally suited for incorporating the actuator into the firing mechanism of a firearm, which are subjected to drop tests to confirm the firearm will not discharge in the absence of trigger pull. Very fast snap-like action is attained by balancing the magnetic forces of two opposing permanent magnets around a stationary yoke and rotating member to create three circulating magnetic flux circuits. A central electromagnet coil on the yoke amplifies the magnetic flux of one side of the rotating member or the other depending on the power source actuation polarity, thereby creating two possible snap-like actuation positions. The actuator is usable in firing mechanism release or blocking applications.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
An integrally suppressed firearm in one embodiment includes a rear firing portion defining an axial projectile bore and front suppressor portion. The suppressor portion includes a longitudinal stack of sound suppression baffles each defining a gas expansion chamber in fluid communication with the projectile bore. A mounting rod extends rearward from a front end cap of the suppressor portion and threadably engages a mounting adapter that removably couples the suppressor portion to the firing portion. A muzzle cap disposed inside a rearmost baffle removably couples the mounting adapter to the firing portion. When tightened, the rod axially compresses the baffle stack and forms a combustion gas tight enclosure without need for an additional external pressure retention tube or sleeve. The baffles are configured to form a press-fit frictional interlock with each other such that the baffle stack is self-supporting. An optional accessory rail may be coupled to the adapter.
An integrally suppressed firearm in one embodiment includes a rear firing portion defining an axial projectile bore and front suppressor portion. The suppressor portion includes a longitudinal stack of sound suppression baffles each defining a gas expansion chamber in fluid communication with the projectile bore. A mounting rod extends rearward from a front end cap of the suppressor portion and threadably engages a mounting adapter that removably couples the suppressor portion to the firing portion. A muzzle cap disposed inside a rearmost baffle removably couples the mounting adapter to the firing portion. When tightened, the rod axially compresses the baffle stack and forms a combustion gas tight enclosure without need for an additional external pressure retention tube or sleeve. The baffles are configured to form a press-fit frictional interlock with each other such that the baffle stack is self-supporting. An optional accessory rail may be coupled to the adapter.
A bolt hold open assembly for a rotary magazine may include a bolt hold open lever movable to a locked position to inhibit forward motion of the bolt after firing the last round of ammunition. The bolt hold open lever may be moved to the locked position by a bolt hold open riser that is activated by a paddle movable with the rotor assembly of the rotary magazine.
A bolt assembly for firearms utilizing a blowback type operating system. The bolt assembly comprises a non-rotatable bolt slideably disposed in the receiver for forward and rearward movement and a dead blow weight assembly slideably coupled to the bolt. The dead blow weight assembly may be two-piece comprising a dead blow weight and dead blow top member. These parts are separate components movable independently of each other, but functionally interacting and cooperating under recoil after discharging the firearm to eject a spent cartridge casing and chamber a new cartridge as the action is reset. When the firearm discharged, a two-stage felt recoil force is generated by this mechanism, thereby advantageously producing peak forces which are less in magnitude than the single strong felt recoil force experienced by users with conventional one-piece bolt used in many blowback type firearms.
F41A 3/56 - Mécanismes à culasse non verrouillée, c. à d. actionnés par inertie le bloc de culasse étant muni d'une masse supplémentaire coulissante
F41A 5/12 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive à recul munis d'une masse d'inertie mobile montée sur une arme à feu à tube fixe
F41A 3/02 - Culasses à bloc ou à coin, c. à d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est transversal à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 3/64 - Montage de blocs de culasse; Accessoires pour les blocs de culasse ou pour leur montage
F41A 3/12 - Culasses mobiles axialement, c. à d. dont le mouvement principal d'ouverture est parallèle à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41C 7/00 - Armes à feu épaulées, p.ex. fusils, carabines ou fusils de chasse
A modular magazine well insert system accepts and latches different types of magazines including front and side catch styles. The system includes a plurality of magazine well inserts each having a common mounting interface which interfaces with a mounting feature formed in a receptacle of the firearm stock. The inserts may have a common basic configuration with some different features adapted for use with different magazine catch features, such as latching levers for front catch magazines or lateral apertures to access side catch magazines. A universal latch stud slideably mounted in the stock comprises features which cooperate with each of the magazine well inserts to retain and release both catch styles of magazines in the insert.
A pump action firearm with bolt slide locking mechanism includes a receiver, a barrel assembly coupled by the receiver, and a bolt slide slideably disposed in the receiver for movement between rearward open breech and forward closed breech positions. A slide lock pivotably mounted to the bolt slide about a pivot axis is selectively engageable with an interference surface on the receiver. When the firearm is fired via a trigger pull, a rotatable hammer strikes and actuates the slide lock. The slide lock rotates from a locked position engaged with the interference surface to prevent the slide from moving out of the closed breech position, to an unlocked position disengaging the interference surface. This allows the slide to be manually moved to the open breech position for cycling the action. A manual actuator is provided for unlocking the slide lock absent a trigger pull.
F41A 3/40 - Mécanismes à verrous semi-libres, c. à d. à verrous montés mobiles sur le bloc de culasse, ou sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse munis d'éléments de verrouillage basculants, p.ex. de leviers ou de volets pivotants portés par le bloc de culasse
F41A 3/38 - Mécanismes à verrous semi-libres, c. à d. à verrous montés mobiles sur le bloc de culasse, ou sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse munis d'éléments de verrouillage basculants, p.ex. de leviers ou de volets pivotants
F41A 3/44 - Mécanismes à verrous semi-libres, c. à d. à verrous montés mobiles sur le bloc de culasse, ou sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse munis d'éléments de verrouillage coulissants, p.ex. de billes ou de galets
F41A 3/72 - Leviers ou poignées d'armement; Leur montage sur les blocs de culasse
F41A 19/00 - Mécanismes de mise à feu ou de détente; Mécanismes d'armement
F41C 7/02 - Armes à feu à pompe, c. à d. armes à feu comportant une poignée coulissant en va-et-vient disposée en-dessous du canon, pour le chargement ou l'armement
A modular magazine well insert system accepts and latches different types of magazines including front and side catch styles. The system includes a plurality of magazine well inserts each having a common mounting interface which interfaces with a mounting feature formed in a receptacle of the firearm stock. The inserts may have a common basic configuration with some different features adapted for use with different magazine catch features, such as latching levers for front catch magazines or lateral apertures to access side catch magazines. A universal latch stud slideably mounted in the stock comprises features which cooperate with each of the magazine well inserts to retain and release both catch styles of magazines in the insert.
A pump action firearm with bolt slide locking mechanism includes a receiver, a barrel assembly coupled by the receiver, and a bolt slide slideably disposed in the receiver for movement between rearward open breech and forward closed breech positions. A slide lock pivotably mounted to the bolt slide about a pivot axis is selectively engageable with an interference surface on the receiver. When the firearm is fired via a trigger pull, a rotatable hammer strikes and actuates the slide lock. The slide lock rotates from a locked position engaged with the interference surface to prevent the slide from moving out of the closed breech position, to an unlocked position disengaging the interference surface. This allows the slide to be manually moved to the open breech position for cycling the action. A manual actuator is provided for unlocking the slide lock absent a trigger pull.
F41A 3/56 - Mécanismes à culasse non verrouillée, c. à d. actionnés par inertie le bloc de culasse étant muni d'une masse supplémentaire coulissante
F41C 7/02 - Armes à feu à pompe, c. à d. armes à feu comportant une poignée coulissant en va-et-vient disposée en-dessous du canon, pour le chargement ou l'armement
F41A 3/40 - Mécanismes à verrous semi-libres, c. à d. à verrous montés mobiles sur le bloc de culasse, ou sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse munis d'éléments de verrouillage basculants, p.ex. de leviers ou de volets pivotants portés par le bloc de culasse
F41A 3/42 - Mécanismes à verrous semi-libres, c. à d. à verrous montés mobiles sur le bloc de culasse, ou sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse munis d'éléments de verrouillage basculants, p.ex. de leviers ou de volets pivotants à commande manuelle
64.
Dynamic variable force trigger mechanism for firearms
A magnetically variable firing system for a firearm includes a trigger mechanism allowing a user to selectively adjust the trigger pull force-displacement profile by changing the static magnetic field in the mechanism. In a closed magnetic loop configuration, the trigger mechanism includes a stationary yoke and pivotably movable trigger member. The trigger member includes a trigger portion and working portion operably interfaced with the firing mechanism of the firearm for discharging the firearm. An openable first air gap formed between the trigger member and yoke is maintained in a closed position via magnetic attraction therebetween absent a trigger pull. A control insert movable relative to a second control air gap in the yoke allows adjustment of the static magnetic field to alter the trigger pull force required to actuate the trigger mechanism. Other embodiments provide open magnetic loop trigger mechanism designs adjustable to magnetically vary the trigger pull force.
An adjustable stock for a firearm includes a longitudinally-extending chassis supporting a receiver, a butt pad assembly adjustable in longitudinal position for varying the length of pull, and a cheek rest. The cheek rest is adjustable in longitudinal and vertical positions. A triple-acting locking mechanism having locked and unlocked positions is operable to simultaneously lock the butt pad assembly in longitudinal position and the cheek rest in both longitudinal and vertical positions. The locking mechanism may be a cam lever assembly in non-limiting examples having a pivotable cam lever operable to simultaneously unlock or lock the butt pad assembly and cheek rest, thereby providing a single point of operation for making all the foregoing stock adjustments.
An adjustable stock for a firearm includes a longitudinally-extending chassis supporting a receiver, a butt pad assembly adjustable in longitudinal position for varying the length of pull, and a cheek rest. The cheek rest is adjustable in longitudinal and vertical positions. A triple-acting locking mechanism having locked and unlocked positions is operable to simultaneously lock the butt pad assembly in longitudinal position and the cheek rest in both longitudinal and vertical positions. The locking mechanism may be a cam lever assembly in non-limiting examples having a pivotable cam lever operable to simultaneously unlock or lock the butt pad assembly and cheek rest, thereby providing a single point of operation for making all the foregoing stock adjustments.
A bolt assembly for firearms utilizing a blowback type operating system. The bolt assembly comprises a non-rotatable bolt slideably disposed in the receiver for forward and rearward movement and a dead blow weight assembly slideably coupled to the bolt. The dead blow weight assembly may be two-piece comprising a dead blow weight and dead blow top member. These parts are separate components movable independently of each other, but functionally interacting and cooperating under recoil after discharging the firearm to eject a spent cartridge casing and chamber a new cartridge as the action is reset. When the firearm discharged, a two-stage felt recoil force is generated by this mechanism, thereby advantageously producing peak forces which are less in magnitude than the single strong felt recoil force experienced by users with conventional one-piece bolt used in many blowback type firearms.
F41A 5/12 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive à recul munis d'une masse d'inertie mobile montée sur une arme à feu à tube fixe
F41A 3/56 - Mécanismes à culasse non verrouillée, c. à d. actionnés par inertie le bloc de culasse étant muni d'une masse supplémentaire coulissante
An electromagnetic actuator in one embodiment includes characteristics of very fast actuation, shock invariant design, and compact size. The actuator may be controlled via a small low voltage power source such as a battery and simple switching logic. Such characteristics are ideally suited for incorporating the actuator into the firing mechanism of a firearm, which are subjected to drop tests to confirm the firearm will not discharge in the absence of trigger pull. Very fast snap-like action is attained by balancing the magnetic forces of two opposing permanent magnets around a stationary yoke and rotating member to create three circulating magnetic flux circuits. A central electromagnet coil on the yoke amplifies the magnetic flux of one side of the rotating member or the other depending on the power source actuation polarity, thereby creating two possible snap-like actuation positions. The actuator is usable in firing mechanism release or blocking applications.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
A silencer assembly for a firearm in one embodiment includes a support tube and plurality of baffles defining combustion gas expansion chambers. A coupling member including a ratchet mechanism removably mounts the silencer on a muzzle device on a firearm barrel. The ratchet mechanism comprises first and second arrays of teeth each disposed on the coupling member. The first array is infinitely rotatable on the coupling member when not coupled to the muzzle device and locks in rotational position when the coupling member is coupled to the device. The second array is rotationally fixed in position on the coupling member. In one embodiment, the muzzle device and coupling member have interlocking rotational stops which prevent the first array of teeth from rotating when the coupling member is coupled to the muzzle device.
A silencer assembly for a firearm in one embodiment includes a support tube and plurality of baffles defining combustion gas expansion chambers. A coupling member including a ratchet mechanism removably mounts the silencer on a muzzle device on a firearm barrel. The ratchet mechanism comprises first and second arrays of teeth each disposed on the coupling member. The first array is infinitely rotatable on the coupling member when not coupled to the muzzle device and locks in rotational position when the coupling member is coupled to the device. The second array is rotationally fixed in position on the coupling member. In one embodiment, the muzzle device and coupling member have interlocking rotational stops which prevent the first array of teeth from rotating when the coupling member is coupled to the muzzle device.
An electromagnetically variable firing system for a firearm is disclosed which may include a trigger assembly or mechanism comprising an electromagnetically-operated control device which allows the user to select and adjust the trigger pull force-displacement profile electronically. In one embodiment, the control device may be an electromagnetic trigger mechanism comprising an electromagnetic snap actuator operated via a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configurable by a user to adjust the trigger force-displacement profile according to preset user preferences. The microcontroller energizes the actuator during a trigger pull according to a preprogrammed trigger force and/or displacement setpoint aided by a trigger sensor(s). The energized actuator creates a magnetic field which dynamically increases or decrease the trigger force required to fully actuate the trigger to discharge the firearm. In other embodiments, the control device may be an electromagnetic magnetorheological fluid actuator.
F41A 19/59 - Mécanismes de mise à feu électromécaniques, c. à d. dans lesquels une pièce de percussion mécanique est mue ou libérée par des moyens électriques
75.
DYNAMIC VARIABLE FORCE TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR FIREARMS
An electromagnetically variable firing system for a firearm is disclosed which may include a trigger assembly or mechanism comprising an electromagnetically-operated control device which allows the user to select and adjust the trigger pull force-displacement profile electronically. In one embodiment, the control device may be an electromagnetic trigger mechanism comprising an electromagnetic snap actuator operated via a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configurable by a user to adjust the trigger force-displacement profile according to preset user preferences. The microcontroller energizes the actuator during a trigger pull according to a preprogrammed trigger force and/or displacement setpoint aided by a trigger sensor(s). The energized actuator creates a magnetic field which dynamically increases or decrease the trigger force required to fully actuate the trigger to discharge the firearm. In other embodiments, the control device may be an electromagnetic magnetorheological fluid actuator.
A bolt for a bolt-action firearm in one embodiment is movably disposed in a receiver between forward closed breech and rearward open breech axial positions. The bolt includes an operating handle and plurality of bolt lugs arranged to selectively engage locking lugs in the firearm. The bolt is rotatable between locked and unlocked breech positions when in the closed breech position. The bolt body has a dimensionally reduced middle section with unique configuration adapted to allow the bolt to rotate when closed without interference from the magazine feed lips. Using this design, the bolt may include three bolt lugs in one embodiment for secure lockup and minimal angular rotation between the locked and unlocked breech positions. The bolt is usable with both single and double stack box type magazines with one of the bolt lugs operating to reliably strip cartridges from either type magazine.
F41A 3/22 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c. à d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p.ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à commande manuelle le verrouillage étant effectué par la rotation de la poignée ou du levier d'armement transversalement à l'axe du tube de l'arme
F41A 3/30 - Eléments de verrouillage, p.ex. tenons de verrouillage, filets de vis
F41A 9/41 - Dispositions pour le refoulement le bloc de culasse faisant fonction de refouloir en poussant dans la chambre de cartouche les munitions sans bande placées dans la boîte-chargeur de l'arme à feu
A silencer for a firearm in one embodiment includes an outer tube defining a proximal end configured for mounting on a firearm barrel, a distal end, and an internal passageway extending between the ends. A plurality of first baffles is disposed in horizontally stacked relation in the internal passageway between the proximal and distal ends of the tube. The first baffles each comprises an annular mounting sleeve and a cone projecting axially rearward from the sleeve towards the proximal end of the tube. The cone defines an oblong obliquely angled central opening concentrically aligned the bore of a firearm barrel for receiving a projectile therethrough. Gas expansion chambers are formed between the first baffles. The cone may have an asymmetrically skewed shape for cross-jetting. An anti-rotation feature is provided which prevents the silencer assembly from loosening when the silencer is coupled to the firearm barrel.
A bolt hold open assembly for a rotary magazine may include a bolt hold open lever movable to a locked position to inhibit forward motion of the bolt after firing the last round of ammunition. The bolt hold open lever may be moved to the locked position by a bolt hold open riser that is activated by a paddle movable with the rotor assembly of the rotary magazine.
An integrally suppressed barrel in one embodiment includes a rear barrel portion defining an axial projectile bore and forwardly extending sleeve affixed to thereto. The sleeve includes vertically stacked tubular upper and lower longitudinal chambers holding a complementary configured horizontal stack of sound suppression baffles. The chambers are in fluid communication via a waist, which may be smaller in width than the chambers. A rod extending from a front end cap on the sleeve to and threadably the rear barrel secures the baffles inside the sleeve. The stack of baffles is removable from the sleeve as a self-supporting unit in one embodiment. The baffles may include upper and lower chambers which are in fluid communication to provide additional volume for gas expansion and sound suppression. The upper chambers include an asymmetrically shaped flow cone configured to direct gas from the upper to lower chambers.
A firearm with tilting barrel-receiver assembly includes a frame and a barrel-receiver assembly pivotably mounted to the frame. The barrel-receiver assembly is movable between an open position and a closed position. A latching mechanism includes a latch that selectively engages the barrel-receiver assembly. The latching mechanism may be disposed in the frame in one embodiment. The latching mechanism is movable between a locked position wherein the barrel-receiver assembly is held in the closed position and an unlocked position wherein the barrel-receiver assembly is movable to the tilted open position. The latch may be spring biased into the locked position. The barrel-receiver assembly may be configured for complete removal from the pistol in some embodiments. An interlock mechanism formed by a movable safety may be provided which prevents the barrel-receiver assembly from being unlocked when the firearm is in a ready-to-fire condition.
F41A 3/58 - Mécanismes de culasse, p.ex. verrouillages à bascule, p.ex. pour fusils de chasse
F41A 3/66 - Boîtes ou châssis de culasse; Carcasses
F41A 21/48 - Moyens de montage des tubes d'arme, p.ex. montures amovibles des tubes d'arme interchangeables
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
A shell loading system for a firearm in one embodiment includes a barrel, receiver, reciprocating slide and bolt assembly, tubular magazine, tilting carrier operable to receive and feed shells from the magazine into the action, a spring-biased carrier latch laterally moveable to engage the carrier, and a pawl pivotably mounted on the carrier. A carrier latch disconnect is movable between an unblocking and blocking position that prevents engagement of the carrier latch with carrier. To prevent bouncing of the carrier after firing a shot, a first detent feature on carrier assembly automatically engages a second detent feature in the receiver as the carrier returns downward from an upward position when the action is cycled by discharging the firearm. The detent features automatically disengage when the slide moves rearward to permit normal operation of the carrier when cycling the action.
F41A 3/28 - Mécanismes à verrous rigides, c. à d. les éléments de verrouillage formant un assemblage rigide avec, respectivement, le bloc de culasse ou son levier de manœuvre, et le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse les verrous tournant autour de l'axe du tube de l'arme, p.ex. verrous de culasse cylindriques rotatifs à action semi-automatique ou automatique, p.ex. le bloc de culasse comportant un support coulissant et une tête rotative comportant des verrous encastrés dans un bloc de culasse cylindrique non rotatif et des verrous rotatifs montés sur le tube de l'arme ou la boîte de culasse, p.ex. des bagues rotatives de verrouillage
F41A 3/58 - Mécanismes de culasse, p.ex. verrouillages à bascule, p.ex. pour fusils de chasse
F41A 3/66 - Boîtes ou châssis de culasse; Carcasses
F41A 9/18 - Plateaux ou augets mobiles de chargement des munitions, p.ex. pour l'alimentation à partir de chargeurs rotatifs ou basculants dans un plan vertical qui est parallèle à l'axe du tube de l'arme montés dans une arme individuelle pour l'alimentation en munitions à partir d'un chargeur disposé en dessous du tube de l'arme
F41A 9/64 - Chargeurs ou magasins pour munitions sans bande
F41A 21/00 - Tubes d'arme; Accessoires de bouches de canon; Montage des tubes d'arme
A variable barrel camming system for a firearm includes a linearly reciprocating slide supported by a frame and a barrel removably coupled to the slide for movement therewith. A cam slot on the barrel slideably engages a cam pin mounted transversely in the frame. The slot includes a cam track surface having multiple angles and contours designed to control the motion and orientation of the barrel. When the firearm is discharged, the slide and barrel initially move rearward together under recoil forces generated. The pin slides forward in the slot over the cam track surface which is configured to rotate and uncouple the barrel from the slide which continues rearward alone. The cam track surface has a varying cam profile selected to gradually dissipate the kinetic energy of the barrel/slide unit in a controlled manner, thereby reducing the felt recoil imparted to a user compared to conventional cam systems.
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 17/64 - Sûretés de percuteur, c. à d. moyens pour prévenir le mouvement des pièces de percussion coulissantes
An integrally suppressed barrel in one embodiment includes a rear barrel portion defining an axial projectile bore and forwardly extending sleeve affixed to thereto. The sleeve includes vertically stacked tubular upper and lower longitudinal chambers holding a complementary configured horizontal stack of sound suppression baffles. The chambers are in fluid communication via a waist, which may be smaller in width than the chambers. A rod extending from a front end cap on the sleeve to and threadably the rear barrel secures the baffles inside the sleeve. The stack of baffles is removable from the sleeve as a self-supporting unit in one embodiment. The baffles may include upper and lower chambers which are in fluid communication to provide additional volume for gas expansion and sound suppression. The upper chambers include an asymmetrically shaped flow cone configured to direct gas from the upper to lower chambers.
A firing control system for a firearm includes a frame, a barrel with chamber configured for holding a cartridge, a spring-biased striker movable forward and rearward in a linear path along a longitudinal axis, a trigger mechanism comprising a trigger, a pivotable sear, a pivotable sear connector engaged with the sear, a sear pivotable connector blocker engaged with the sear connector, and a linearly movable sear connector actuator engageable with and operable to move the sear connector and sear connector blocker. Pulling the trigger slides the sear connector actuator which in sequence engages and rotates the sear connector blocker to disengage the sear connector, and engage and rotate the sear connector to disengage the sear and release the striker from a cocked position to discharge the firearm. In the absence of a trigger pull, the sear connector blocker remains engaged with the sear connector to prevent firing the firearm.
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 17/64 - Sûretés de percuteur, c. à d. moyens pour prévenir le mouvement des pièces de percussion coulissantes
A variable barrel camming system for a firearm includes a linearly reciprocating slide supported by a frame and a barrel removably coupled to the slide for movement therewith. A cam slot on the barrel slideably engages a cam pin mounted transversely in the frame. The slot includes a cam track surface having multiple angles and contours designed to control the motion and orientation of the barrel. When the firearm is discharged, the slide and barrel initially move rearward together under recoil forces generated. The pin slides forward in the slot over the cam track surface which is configured to rotate and uncouple the barrel from the slide which continues rearward alone. The cam track surface has a varying cam profile selected to gradually dissipate the kinetic energy of the barrel/slide unit in a controlled manner, thereby reducing the felt recoil imparted to a user compared to conventional cam systems.
F41A 19/32 - Mécanismes de gâchette pour retenir le percuteur après chaque coup, c. à d. pendant le tir coup par coup ou le tir semi-automatique
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 19/15 - Ensembles modulaires de mécanismes de mise à feu
F41A 19/30 - Mécanismes de mise à feu comportant uniquement des pièces de percussion coulissantes, c. à d. des percuteurs le percuteur pouvant se déplacer par rapport au bloc de culasse sous l'action d'un ressort sous tension dans des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement
F41A 5/04 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive à recul le tube de l'arme s'inclinant pendant le recul
F41A 5/06 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive à recul le tube de l'arme tournant autour de son axe longitudinal pendant le recul
F41A 21/00 - Tubes d'arme; Accessoires de bouches de canon; Montage des tubes d'arme
A firearm comprises a frame and firing control housing insert detachably mounted in the frame. A rear securement feature includes a locking slot formed in the rear wall of the insert engaging a locking protrusion formed in the rear wall of the frame which retains the rear portion of the insert in the frame. A front securement feature includes a rotatable pin inserted through holes in the insert front portion and frame. A radial retention protrusion on the pin is interposed between the insert and frame defining an interlock feature. The pin is rotatable into a first position wherein the protrusion passes through a complementary configured frame aperture allowing the pin to be removed, and a second position wherein the protrusion is not aligned with the aperture to engage the frame and prevent pin removal.
F41A 19/15 - Ensembles modulaires de mécanismes de mise à feu
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
F41A 19/32 - Mécanismes de gâchette pour retenir le percuteur après chaque coup, c. à d. pendant le tir coup par coup ou le tir semi-automatique
F41A 19/30 - Mécanismes de mise à feu comportant uniquement des pièces de percussion coulissantes, c. à d. des percuteurs le percuteur pouvant se déplacer par rapport au bloc de culasse sous l'action d'un ressort sous tension dans des armes à feu à culasse mobile axialement
F41A 5/04 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive à recul le tube de l'arme s'inclinant pendant le recul
F41A 5/06 - Mécanismes ou systèmes automatiques de déverrouillage de la culasse à l'aide d'une force créée par une charge propulsive à recul le tube de l'arme tournant autour de son axe longitudinal pendant le recul
F41A 21/00 - Tubes d'arme; Accessoires de bouches de canon; Montage des tubes d'arme
A firing control system for a firearm includes a frame, a barrel with chamber configured for holding a cartridge, a spring-biased striker movable forward and rearward in a linear path along a longitudinal axis, a trigger mechanism comprising a trigger, a pivotable sear, a pivotable sear connector engaged with the sear, a sear pivotable connector blocker engaged with the sear connector, and a linearly movable sear connector actuator engageable with and operable to move the sear connector and sear connector blocker. Pulling the trigger slides the sear connector actuator which in sequence engages and rotates the sear connector blocker to disengage the sear connector, and engage and rotate the sear connector to disengage the sear and release the striker from a cocked position to discharge the firearm. In the absence of a trigger pull, the sear connector blocker remains engaged with the sear connector to prevent firing the firearm.
F41A 19/32 - Mécanismes de gâchette pour retenir le percuteur après chaque coup, c. à d. pendant le tir coup par coup ou le tir semi-automatique
F41A 17/56 - Sûretés de gâchette, c. à d. moyens pour neutraliser l'action d'un levier intermédiaire qui transmet le mouvement de la détente au percuteur, au chien, au bloc de culasse ou à la gâchette
