Heat sink for firearm barrels and method for attachment and use
OwnerTodd A. Muirheadinventor
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Abstract
A firearm heat sink is provided that may be easily affixed to, and removed from, a firearm. The heat sink is provided with a plurality of cooling fins. In a preferred embodiment, the firearm heat sink is held in place by a cooperating collet and ring on each end of the heat sink. In an alternate embodiment, the firearm heat sink is formed in halves and is mechanically fastened together about the barrel of the firearm. In either embodiment, an underlying heat conducting material optionally may be added to insure a proper thermal path between the firearm and the heat sink.
Claims17
A heat sink for overlying at least a portion of the barrel of a firearm comprising:
- a sleeve comprising a collet and an internal diameter;
- a plurality of cooling fins extending from said sleeve;
- and,
- means for constricting said collet;
- whereby said constricting means acts to reduce the effective diameter of said collet;
- thereby, enabling said sleeve to be attached to the barrel of a firearm.
A heat sink for overlying at least a portion of the barrel of a firearm comprising:
- a sleeve comprising an internal diameter, said sleeve further comprising:
- a first end, said first end comprising a first collet;
- a second end, said second end comprising a second collet;
- and,
- means for constricting each said collet;
- whereby said constricting means acts to reduce the effective diameter of each said collet;
- thereby, enabling said sleeve to be attached to the barrel of a firearm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.