Folding stock adapter for military-style assault rifles and a method for its use
OwnerZachary Lawinventor
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Abstract
The present folding stock adapter can be used with many types of military-type assault rifles that typically comprise a receiver extension, buffer and action spring. The present folding stock adapter can be used to add a folding capability to a standard stock allowing it to fold against a rifle's receiver when the weapon is not in use, thus reducing the overall length of the weapon. This reduction in length can facilitate its maneuverability, storage and transport in cramped quarters. The present device can also allow for the quick unfolding of the stock in order to allow the weapon to function and be fired normally.
Claims1
A method for using a folding stock adapter for a rifle comprising:
- providing a folding stock adapter comprising a dead hinge section further comprising a dead hinge opening, a threaded flange, a live hinge section further comprising a threaded live hinge opening, and a hinged joint connecting the live hinge section to the dead hinge section such that the live hinge section and the dead hinge section configured to move between an open position and a closed position about the hinged joint, and wherein the dead hinge opening and the threaded live hinge opening create a continuous cylindrical opening through the dead hinge section and the live hinge section when the folding stock adapter is placed in the closed position;
- providing a rifle comprising a receiver and a stock, the receiver further comprising a rear threaded section, and the stock further comprising a receiver extension;
- connecting the dead hinge section of the folding stock adapter to the rear threaded section of the receiver by screwing the threaded flange through the dead hinge opening of the dead hinge section and into the rear threaded section of the receiver;
- connecting the stock to the live hinge section by screwing the receiver extension into the threaded dead hinge opening of the dead hinge section;
- placing the rifle into a folded position by placing the folding stock adapter into the open position;
- placing the rifle into an unfolded position by placing the folding stock adapter into the closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.