System and method for an improved ejector for a firearm

Abstract

An improved ejector for a firearm comprising a first contact surface that applies a force on a case of a round of ammunition, and a second contact surface or shelf that applies a force in a direction different than the force applied by the first contact surface to delay the ejection of the case, thus increasing the force couple imparted by first contact surface and an extractor of the firearm, resulting in reliable energy transfer from the bolt assembly of the firearm to the case and improved firearm reliability.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 067,429, filed Aug. 19, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The ejection of cartridges or cases is a primary concern in the design of single-shot, semi-automatic, and automatic firearms. The ejection phase in the firearm operating cycle is the point in time which a case or cartridge is cleared from the firearm after either being fired, or being removed, or being removed due to a malfunction, or during maintenance, and prior to loading the next cartridge. The action of ejection is often a source of reliability issues in a firearm design. A failure to eject a case from a firearm will prevent loading the next cartridge into the firing chamber and thus cause a malfunction that prevents operation of the firearm.[0003]Accordingly, an objective of this disclosure is to describe a system and method of improving energy transfer ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an improved ejector design for firearms that improves the reliability of ejecting cases from the firearm. The ejector is a part of the firearm that helps to clear the case from the chamber after it is fired or malfunctions. The design includes a bolt assembly that travels between two positions, a chambered position in which the bolt inserts and holds a cartridge, and a fully-retracted position in which the bolt is fully removed from the chamber. The bolt assembly may also include an extractor and a receiver. The design helps to ensure that the case is ejected from the firearm during operation and prevents malfunctions that could prevent it from being ejected.

Problems solved by technology

The action of ejection is often a source of reliability issues in a firearm design.

A failure to eject a case from a firearm will prevent loading the next cartridge into the firing chamber and thus cause a malfunction that prevents operation of the firearm.

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