Low ammunition warning switch
US9435594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A9/62
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ammunition magazine, including a container configured to hold ammunition and dispense the ammunition to a weapon, and an indicator disposed in the container and configured to create a signal indicative of a predetermined amount of ammunition remains in the container. In one example embodiment, the indicator includes a sensor member configured to engage with the ammunition when more than the predetermined amount of ammunition remains in the container, and configured to not engage with the ammunition when less than the predetermined amount of ammunition remains in the container. A signal generator is coupled to the sensor member and configured to provide an electrical signal indicative of whether the sensor member is engaging the ammunition, or is not engaging the ammunition.
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