Handle for holding a weapon and weapon comprising such a handle
US11385020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C23/14
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a weapon front handle, the handle extending along a given axis (X) and comprising a plate (4) for securing to a weapon and a grip (8) for gripping the handle, which grip is connected to the plate and shaped to present grooves (9) for receiving a user's fingers, the handle being characterized in that the grip is connected to the plate in such a manner as to be mounted to pivot relative to the plate about the given axis (X), the handle including at least one latch for temporarily blocking pivoting of the grip relative to the date about the given axis (X).The invention also relates to a weapon including such a front handle.
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