Magazine safety assembly
US8726555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A17/48
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magazine safety assembly configured for use in a firearm includes a pivot point assembly. A lever assembly, including a first portion and a second portion, is configured to pivot about the pivot point assembly from an engaged position to a disengaged position. When positioned in the engaged position, the first portion of the lever assembly releasably engages a trigger assembly of the firearm. When positioned in the disengaged position, the second portion of the lever assembly releasably engages an ammunition magazine assembly positioned within a magazine well of the firearm. A spring assembly is configured to bias the lever assembly into the engaged position when the ammunition magazine assembly is not positioned within the magazine well the firearm.
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