Pneumatic launcher system and method
US9952016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B11/723
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improvements in a projectile launcher is disclosed. The launcher converts an airsoft gun to fire paintballs to handle feeding either airsoft projectiles or paintball projectiles depending upon the installed kit. The launcher includes a hydraulic damper allows the fire and reload to operate in a controlled motion that allows a projectile to be fires and the next projectile to the loaded in a rapid succession. An improved magazine allows multiple different types of projectiles to be installed in the magazine. An interchangeable trigger mechanism and interchangeable barrel to launch different diameters of projectiles. Different types of firing mechanisms can be removed and interchanged in the launcher. In addition to the barrel can also be changes as the projectile is changed.
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