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Rebound attenuation device for automatic firearms

US6931978B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2004
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A11/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A blow-back operating automatic firearm has a sliding mass carried with its bolt carrier assembly to increase the dwell time of the bolt at the breech when the bolt is in battery position for firing. The sliding mass reduces the tendency of the bolt to bounce-off the head end of the seated cartridge, thereby reducing the risk that a misfiring will occur.

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