Simulated ammunition for firearms
AssigneeHaptech, Inc.
InventorKyle Monti
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Abstract
A simulated round of ammunition is configured so that it can be inserted into an actual or simulated firearm just like a regular live round of ammunition. The simulated round of ammunition includes elements that enable the simulated round of ammunition to generate a haptic effect that mimics the forces one would feel when firing a regular round of live ammunition. The simulated round of ammunition can include a linear motor, a voice coil or some other similar device which can cause a movable member to move in response to application of electric power. Movements of the movable member are used to generate the haptic effect. In some instances, the movable member may be configured to impact a mechanical stop to help generate the haptic effect.
Claims20
A simulated round of ammunition configured to be used in an actual or simulated firearm, comprising:
- a housing configured such that the simulated round of ammunition can be loaded into the same location in an actual or simulated firearm into which an actual round of ammunition could be loaded;
- a wire coil mounted in the housing and configured to generate a magnetic field when electrical power is applied to the wire coil;
- a movable member comprising a magnetic element that is movably mounted on the housing relative to the wire coil, wherein when electrical power is applied to the wire coil, a magnetic field generated by the wire coil causes the movable member to move relative to the wire coil;
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- a controller that causes electrical power to be applied to the wire coil to cause the movable member to move such that movement of the movable member generates a haptic effect that simulates firing of an actual round of ammunition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.