Small arms stabilization system
US11402174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C23/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-stabilizing small arm having a barrel assembly rigidly connected to a stock assembly. The small arm includes at least one shooter interface surface and a stabilization assembly controlling the relative position of the shooter interface surface and the barrel assembly or stock assembly. The stabilization assembly includes (i) at least one movement sensor; (ii) at least one actuator; and (iii) a controller using signals from the movement sensor to operate the actuator in order to compensate for unintended movement of the small arm.
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