Revolver cylinder configured to accommodate blanks and method for simulating firearm operation
US6647654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A33/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A removable cylinder for a revolver according to the present invention includes a plurality of cartridge chambers, each appropriately sized to receive a blank cartridge therein. The cartridge chambers are sealed at their distal end to prevent debris from a fired blank cartridge from entering the revolver barrel. The cylinder may further include passages (e.g., vent ports or grooves) in communication with the cartridge chambers to vent exhaust gases released from the blank cartridges in response to revolver actuation. The revolver may further include a laser transmitter assembly to project a laser beam toward a target in response to revolver actuation to simulate firearm operation.
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