System and method for testing firearm operating characteristics
US10704855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for testing firearm operating characteristics are provided using a force testing apparatus coupled to all or a portion of the firearm. Of significance, the system and method are configured to test the interaction(s) of multiple firearm components during operation without a live round such that firearm component defects, manufacturing tolerance problems, misalignments, and the like can be discovered during or subsequent to manufacture and prior to use.
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