Charging handle assembly for firearm
US10001328B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C23/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A charging handle assembly for a firearm includes: a charging handle frame having a forward end configured for insertion into an upper receiver of a firearm, a central portion connected to and extending rearward from the forward end, and a base extending rearward from the central portion; a latch arm having a forward hook, the latch arm attached to the central portion of the charging handle frame, the forward hook biased toward the central portion of the charging handle frame to secure the charging handle frame relative to an upper receiver of a firearm; and a cheek rest attached to the base of the charging handle frame. The latch arm is configured to releasably engage the upper receiver of a firearm when the cheek rest is pushed forward and to disengage the upper receiver of the firearm when the cheek rest is pulled rearward.
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