Half-cock trigger safety assembly
AssigneeSpringfield, Inc.
InventorsCharles David Williams, Thomas E. Long
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Abstract
Trigger assemblies that preserve the integrity of the trigger sear surface when the trigger assembly enters a “half-cocked”, safety configuration are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a trigger safety engagement surface engages a hammer safety engagement surface in the safety configuration, preventing the hammer from rotating into contact with a firing pin. In some instances, the trigger sear surface is suspended within a safety recess (e.g., a notch) of the hammer and free of contact with the hammer when the trigger assembly is in the safety configuration.
Claims20
A trigger assembly for striking a firing pin of a firearm, the trigger assembly comprising:
- a hammer having a stable cocked position, a stable safety position, and a stable uncocked position;
- the hammer having a hammer sear surface and a hammer safety engagement surface different from the hammer sear surface;
- a trigger having a forward portion with a first area and a second area different from the first area;
- wherein in the stable cocked position a first area of the forward portion of the trigger contacts the hammer sear surface;
- wherein in the stable safety position the second area of the forward portion of the trigger contacts the hammer safety engagement surface and the first area is not in contact with the hammer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.