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Locking systems for use with firearms

US8074556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

28Claims

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Assignee

HECKLER & KOCH GmbH · DE

Inventors

Wolfgang Bantle · Obermoschel, DE
Norbert Fluhr · Obermoschel, DE
Johannes-August Bantle · Bobingen, DE
Hermann Albrecht · Obermoschel, DE
Robert Hirt · Exeter, US
Ralf Kimmich · Bobingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 17, 2008
Grant date	Dec 13, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 13, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF41C9/06
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Locking systems for use with firearms are described. An example locking system for use with a firearm includes a breechblock carrier and a lock spring mechanism that includes a piston. The breechblock carrier is configured to interaction with the piston. Additionally, the example locking system includes a first aperture. The piston is configured to expel fluid through the first aperture when the breechblock carrier retracts.

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