Ambidextrous magazine release mechanism for firearms
US5519954A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A35/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved retaining and release mechanism for the magazines of automatic and/or semi-automatic firearms, in particular to a type of magazine which is provided with a lateral securing slot. A tooth (52) of lever (54) is designed to engage lateral securing slot (34) of magazine (30). Said lever (54) is provided with a deflecting surface (55) which abuts to a pair of deflecting edges (57a,57b) of protective ears (56a,56b). Said lever (54) is pivotally connected to said protective ears (56a,56b) of a base (38) by means of a pin (58). A slide (62) is connected to a "T" shaped guide (60), of said lever (54), by means of a "T" shaped channel (64). Said lever (54) is urged towards a body (16) of the firearm by energy exerted through a plunger (82) from a plunger spring (80) contained within said shaft (36). This spring energy is also used to hold said slide (62) in a retracted position over locking shelves (70a,70b) by means of a detent "A" (92), or in an extended position by means of a detent "B" (94) of said slide (62). Said base (38) is attached to a spring loaded shaft (36) located transversely in body (16) of the firearm and attached at its opposite …
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