Firing mechanism with secondary interface for a firearm
US11927409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A firing mechanism provides a secondary interface between a hammer and a sear of a firearm that will automatically be engaged in case a primary interface between the hammer and the sear fails. In various embodiments, an actuator is employed to facilitate engagement of the primary and secondary interfaces.
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