Universal magazine latch mechanism for firearm
US9194637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A17/38
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal magazine latch mechanism operable to retain and release a magazine from a firearm. In one embodiment, the mechanism may include a frame defining a magazine well configured to insertably receive a magazine holding a plurality of cartridges, a rear catch lever pivotably mounted to a rear wall of magazine well about a first pivot axis, and a side catch lever pivotably mounted to the frame about a second pivot axis. The rear catch lever is operable to engage/disengage rear or front style latching magazines. The side catch lever is operable to engage/disengage side catch style magazines. The rear catch lever is an actuator for operating both the rear and side catch levers, thereby latching and releasing all three catch styles of magazines with a single user action.
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