Rotary lockup action
US9733031B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an example including a firing mechanism for a firearm including a receiver having a cavity therein configured to accept a firing mechanism. The firing mechanism comprising a bolt guide rail fixed to the inner surface of the cavity of the receiver. The firing mechanism also comprises a bolt sliding along a longitudinal axis on the bolt guide rail. Also disclosed is a change handle rotatably mounted to the bolt so as to rotate relative thereto about a vertical axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The charge handle may be mounted to the bolt so as to longitudinally reposition therewith. The charge handle having a surface defining a cut therein aligned with a slot in the bolt when the bolt is in a rearward position; and wherein the surface defining a cut in the charge handle is not aligned with the slot in the bolt when the bolt is in a forward position.
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