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Belt ammunition feeding device for dual-feed automatic weapon

US10900725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2017
Grant dateJan 26, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A9/37
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A belt ammunition feeding device for a dual-feed automatic weapon includes, for each feeding channel, at least a first rigid chute leading an ammunition belt from a magazine to the weapon, and a second rigid guide chute arranged at each tilting arm, the second chute including an upper mouth arranged opposite the outlet opening of the first rigid chute, the mouth also including a flared part forming a guide funnel and making it possible to cap the outlet opening of the first rigid chute when the tilting arm is in its engaged position with a stationary positioning star.

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