System and method for testing firearm operating characteristics
AssigneeThe University of North Carolina at Charlotte
InventorJames E. AMBURGEY
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for testing firearm operating characteristics. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for testing firearm operating characteristics using a force testing apparatus coupled to all or a portion of the firearm. Of significance, the system and method of the present disclosure are configured to test the interaction(s) of multiple firearm components during operation without a live round such that firearm component defects, manufacturing tolerance problems, misalignments, and the like can be discovered during or subsequent to manufacture and prior to use.
Claims14
A system for testing an operating characteristic of a firearm, comprising:
- a motorized testing apparatus comprising a first attachment mechanism configured to be coupled to a first firearm component and a second attachment mechanism configured to be coupled to a second firearm component, wherein the first firearm component is coupled to and moveable with respect to the second firearm component;
- wherein the motorized testing apparatus comprises a motor operable for moving the first firearm component with respect to the second firearm component;
- and
- wherein the motorized testing apparatus is operable for measuring force versus travel distance data when the first firearm component is moved with respect to the second firearm component.
A method for testing an operating characteristic of a firearm, comprising:
- coupling a first attachment mechanism of a motorized testing apparatus to a first firearm component;
- coupling a second attachment mechanism of the motorized testing apparatus to a second firearm component;
- wherein the first firearm component is coupled to and moveable with respect to the second firearm component;
- moving the first firearm component with respect to the second firearm component using a motor of the motorized testing apparatus;
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- measuring force versus travel distance data when the first firearm component is moved with respect to the second firearm component using the motorized testing apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.