Backstrap assembly for an electronic firearm
US6523296B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/69
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A backstrap assembly for a firearm includes a backstrap housing for accommodating electronic circuitry. The backstrap housing defines a rearward gripping portion and an open-ended frontward portion. The gripping portion defines apertures for receiving therein switch activators such as push buttons or keypads. A circuit assembly is disposed within the backstrap housing, and includes electrical switches including switch activators within respective apertures of the backstrap housing. A retaining element is coupled to the backstrap housing for holding in position at a rearward end the plurality of switch activators. Preferably, the retaining element includes sidewalls having a plurality of projections received within respective openings defined by at least one opposing wall of the backstrap housings Further, the rearward gripping portion of the backstrap housing defines a plurality of ribs between the plurality of apertures for an improved gripping surface and to prevent pull-out of the switch activators.
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