Catches and trigger apparatus for use with weapons

US8359778B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HECKLER & KOCH GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Stefan Doll · Obermoschel, DE
• Ernst Wössner · Sulz, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 22, 2011
• Grant date: Jan 29, 2013
• Expiry date: Sep 22, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F41A19/26
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Catches and trigger apparatus for use with weapons are described. An example trigger apparatus for use with a firearm having a breech block includes a latch moveable between a blocking position that blocks the breech block and a non-blocking position that does not block the breech block. The latch includes a sear arm and a securing element movably coupled to the sear arm. The securing element to enable, with a securing device in a securing position. The latch to be moved to the non-blocking position by a retracting breach. The securing device movable by an advancing breech block to position the securing element adjacent a surface of the securing device in the securing position to secure the latch in the blocking position.