Method for shock attenuation device using a pivot mechanism
US11435166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G11/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
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