Electromechanical safety system for a firearm
US7339456B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A17/46
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electromechanical locking apparatus, which is integral with a firearm, selectively disables the firearm. The electromechanical locking apparatus comprises an electrically driven input device personalized to an authorized user such as a keypad. The electrically driven input device connects a battery to a motor, which rotates a gear train. The gear train drives a pin into one of two notches or apertures in a trigger of the firearm so as to prevent rotation of the trigger whereby the firearm is rendered inoperable irrespective of whether the trigger is in its cocked or uncocked position.
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