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Internal latch in charging handle of firearm

a technology of internal latch and charging handle, which is applied in the direction of breech mechanism, weapon components, weapon parts, etc., can solve problems such as latches being vulnerable, and achieve the effect of avoiding or reducing vulnerability to damag

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-29
S I DEFENSE
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This patent describes a system and method for retaining and releasing charging handles on firearms. This system addresses the issue of vulnerability and damage that can occur when charging handles are not in use. The improvements provide firearms that are more reliable, durable, and adaptable to various conditions. Additionally, the improvements make the firearms easier to use, maintain, and operate. Overall, this patent aims to provide firearms with better charging mechanisms and improved reliability.

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Charging handles have been held in place when not in use with a latch mounted outside of the charging handle, but such latches have been vulnerable to: damage, getting caught on things, and contamination with debris, among other problems.

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[0005]This invention provides, among other things, firearms with improved systems and methods of retaining charging handles within the remainder of the weapon when the charging handle is not being used and for releasing the charging handle for use when needed. This invention also provides charging handles for such firearms. Various embodiments provide, for example, as an object or benefit, that they partially or fully address or satisfy one or more of the needs, potential areas for benefit, or opportunities for improvement described herein, or known in the art, as examples. Some embodiments provide charging handles, or firearms with charging handles, that are operated (e.g., pulled back) by the operator in order to load the first round and prepare the weapon for firing the first round. In such embodiments, the charging handles are held in place when not in use through the use of a latch that, in a number of embodiments, is part of or is mounted inside the charging handle, avoiding o...

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Abstract

Firearms with improved systems and methods of retaining a charging handle within the firearm and charging handles for such firearms. In some embodiments, a spring, a portion or a majority of the latch, or both, are located, for example, within a hollow, inside the body of the charging handle. In certain embodiments, one or two levers on the charging handle can be pulled to release the latch and thereby release the charging handle. The lever(s) and latch are pivotably attached to the body of the charging handle in a number of embodiments. In some embodiments, the charging handle includes a stem and a bezel. The firearm can be a semi-automatic or a fully-automatic rifle, for example.

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RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 920,026, filed on Dec. 23, 2013, titled INTERNAL LATCH IN CHARGING HANDLE OF FIREARM, which has at least one inventor in common with the current patent application and the same assignee. Although primarily concerning other inventions, this patent application also claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 920,164, filed on Dec. 23, 2013, titled INTERMEDIATE CHARGING HANDLE ENGAGEMENT WITH CARRIER OF FIREARM, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 949,907, filed on Mar. 7, 2014, titled CHARGING HANDLE ENGAGEMENT WITH CARRIER KEY OF FIREARM which also each have at least one inventor in common with the current patent application and the same assignee. The contents of these priority provisional patent applications are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various embodiments of this invention relate to firearms having...

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IPC IPC(8): F41A3/72
CPCF41A3/72F41A35/06
Inventor MCGINTY, AARON A.
Owner S I DEFENSE
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