Low-force rolling trigger
AssigneeDouglas P. Arduini
InventorDouglas P. Arduini
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Abstract
In an embodiment, a low-force, low-friction, short-travel, low-energy control rolling trigger utilizes a rolling element as a trigger-release mechanism in equipment, machines and tools such as for clutches, brakes, actuators, and projectile launchers. The rolling elements within the trigger mechanism reduce the friction, which in-turn reduces the force necessary to discharge trigger. In an embodiment, the trigger is part of a firearm and uses a mechanical trigger. In another embodiment, the trigger is activated by an electronic signal that activates a solenoid, which pulls the rolling element, and thereby releases the striker or in a trigger-release assembly.
Claims8
A device comprising
- a trigger having a place for resting a finger while pushing on the trigger, the trigger being movably mounted;
- a roller mounted towards one edge of the trigger;
- a counter weight mounted towards an opposite edge of the trigger;
- a guide having one or more pieces running along different portions of a striker assembly, engaging the striker assembly holding the striker assembly to the guide, guiding the striker assembly to move along a desired path;
- a spring attached to the trigger, the spring and the counter weight pushing the trigger to move in a direction that is opposite a direction in which the trigger is pulled, the counter weight pushing the roller into a path of travel of the striker assembly, preventing the striker assembly from traveling when the device is in a cocked state.
A device comprising
- a trigger having a place for resting a finger while pushing on the trigger, the trigger being movably mounted;
- a roller mounted towards one edge of the trigger;
- a counter weight mounted towards an edge that is opposite the edge of the trigger towards which the roller is mounted;
- a guide having one or more pieces running along different portions of a striker assembly, the guide engaging the striker assembly holding the striker assembly to the guide, the guide guiding the striker assembly to move in one direction along a desired path, all of the striker assembly moves together in the desired direction;
- a spring attached to the trigger, the spring and the counter weight pushing the trigger to move in a direction that is opposite a direction in which the trigger is pulled, the counter weight pushing the roller into a path of travel of the striker assembly, preventing the striker assembly from traveling when the device is in a cocked state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.