US 9,791,233 B2 · Trigger mechanism with momentary automatic safety

Abstract

In general terms, this disclosure is directed to a trigger mechanism with a mode selector element that is placeable in a safety mode, a semi-automatic fire mode, and a momentary automatic fire mode. In one possible configuration and by non-limiting example, the mode selector element includes a selector block and a handle portion extending from the selector block to allow the selector block to be rotated between the different modes. The mode selector element is configured such that the selector block can be indexed into the safety mode and the fire mode. The mode selector element is additionally configured such that the selector mode is spring biased to automatically rotate from the momentary automatic fire mode to the fire mode when the handle portion is not constrained by a force, such as when an operator releases the handle portion.

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Dependent claims

A mode selector element for a trigger mechanism comprising:

a selector block;
a handle portion extending from the selector block;
and
a biasing element engaged against the selector block;
wherein the selector block is rotatable by the handle portion between a first position in which the selector block is indexed into the first position, a second position in which the selector block is indexed into the second position, and a third position in which the selector block is non-indexed and the biasing element causes the selector block to automatically rotate from the third position to the second position when the handle portion is released by an operator, and
wherein the third position is a momentary automatic firing mode.

3 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

15/381,732Filed 16 Dec 2016 · division

Priority

29 Sep 2015

Published

US 2017/0089655 A111 May 2017

Granted

17 Oct 2017

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification5 codes

F41A 19/46
In bolt-action guns: arrangements for the selection of automatic or semi-automatic fire
F41A 17/46
Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties: trigger safeties, i.e. means for preventing trigger movement
F41A 19/10
Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms: triggers; Trigger mountings
F41A 19/12
Mechanical firing mechanisms, e.g. counterrecoil firing, recoil actuated firing mechanisms: sears; Sear mountings

Trigger mechanism with momentary automatic safety

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Trigger mechanism with momentary automatic safety

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Abstract

Claims14