Follower and methods for weapons magazine
US9612069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23P15/22
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A follower for a firearm magazine is provided. In some embodiments, the follower has: a cartridge platform coupling a first wall to a second wall. The first wall, the second wall, and the platform define a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of a magazine spring. At least one of the first wall or the second wall has a nonlinear end profile shaped to translate a lateral spring force into a longitudinal spring force.
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