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Pneumatic launching assembly

US9752846B1 · kind B1 · utility

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14References

11Claims

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Assignee

LURKER PAINTBALL, LLC · US

Inventors

Ryan Kenaley · Hockessin, US
Steven M. Lynam · Fitchburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 23, 2016
Grant date	Sep 5, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF41B11/71
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pneumatic projectile launcher with improved valve opening and closing characteristics includes a trigger mechanism in communication with a valve assembly, preferably through pneumatic or mechanical means. This valve assembly consists of at least two members; the first is used to seal a single projectile in a barrel tube so as to accelerate the projectile with a gas pulse (“bolt”). The second member of the assembly is a valve member which controls the release of said gas pulse. The aforementioned pulse that propels the projectile out of the barrel (“forward”) also acts on a face of the valve member opposite the projectile, translating the valve member rearward to the original, closed position.

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