Firearm training system and method

Abstract

A firearm training system (100) and corresponding methods are provided. The firearm training system may include a recoil assembly (150) disposed within a simulated housing (102) of the system, wherein the recoil assembly is configured to simulate recoil caused by firing a firearm. The system may include a training magazine (120), wherein the training magazine is configured to change the operating mode of the system. The system may include a simulated firearm, wherein the simulated firearm includes a lower receiver (104) having a grip (108) and a trigger (110), and a simulated slide (106). The system may include a grip switch (140), wherein the grip switch is configured to be positioned on a grip of the lower receiver of the system and actuate one or more components of the system, such as a laser or other illumination device (122). Additional systems and methods are also provided.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications This application is a continuation-to-benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 811,636, filed August 21, 2024, entitled “Firearm Training Systems and Methods,” which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 534,770, filed August 25, 2023, entitled “Apparatus and Methods for a Training Firearm,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This application relates to U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29 / 958,797, entitled “SWITCH”, filed on August 21, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] This application relates to U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29 / 958,798, filed August 21, 2024, entitled “Sticppled GRIP,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0004] This invention relates generally to training systems, and more specifically to firearms training systems, apparatus, and related methods. Background Technology

[0005] Shooting simulation systems are commonly used for training and educational purposes, such as law enforcement or military training. However, creating realistic, effective, and safe shooting simulations that can mimic the use of real firearms can be extremely difficult.

[0006] Furthermore, such shooting simulation systems do not simulate certain actuations of operable firearms, such as recoil or trigger pull, or they may be expensive and require numerous accessories or equipment to operate. These factors significantly limit the realism, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness of such devices. Therefore, systems and methods are needed to provide adaptive alternatives to firearm training systems that offer realistic training. Summary of the Invention

[0007] A firearms training system that simulates the realistic operation of a firearm can be provided. The firearms training system may include a trigger assembly that simulates the trigger pull experienced by the trigger of a real firearm (e.g., an operable firearm), a recoil assembly configured to simulate the recoil of a real firearm, a dual-partslide configured to resemble the racking action of a real firearm, and / or a grip switch configured to actuate components of the system (e.g., an illumination device) when the user operates the system. Related operating methods are also provided.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, a firearm training system is provided. The firearm training system includes a simulated firearm housing and a recoil assembly disposed within the housing. The recoil assembly includes a solenoid and a plunger at least partially disposed within the solenoid, wherein the plunger is configured to translate rearward along the longitudinal axis of the housing from a rest position to an actuated position in response to actuation of the solenoid to simulate recoil associated with firing a firearm.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, a firearm training system is provided. The firearm training system includes a training magazine. The training magazine includes a training magazine body configured to be received by a magazine well simulating a firearm housing, a power source disposed within the body and configured to power components of the firearm training system, and a first set of one or more electrical contacts configured to interface with a first set of one or more complementary electrical contacts of the magazine well in response to insertion of the body into the magazine well to transfer power from the power source to the components disposed within the housing.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, a firearm training system is provided. The firearm training system includes a simulated firearm. The simulated firearm includes a lower receiver with a grip and a trigger, and a simulated slide. The slide includes a front part fixable to the lower receiver, a rear part slidably fixed to the lower receiver and the front part, and a spring configured to bias the rear part relative to the front part and compress in response to a user sliding the rear part rearward to simulate the pulling of a firearm.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, a system is provided. The system includes a grip switch configured to be positioned on a grip of the lower receiver of a firearm. The grip switch includes a button configured to attach to a base of the grip and at least partially disposed within a cavity of the base. The button is configured to rotate relative to the base between an unlocked orientation and a locked orientation in response to a first user operation, to press relative to the base in the unlocked orientation to generate a control signal in response to a second user operation, and to prevent pressing relative to the base in the locked orientation to prevent the generation of a control signal in response to a second user operation.

[0012] The scope of this invention is defined by the claims incorporated herein by reference. A more complete understanding of embodiments of the invention, and the implementation of its additional advantages, will be provided to those skilled in the art through consideration of the following detailed description of one or more embodiments. Reference will be made to the accompanying drawings, which will first be briefly described. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1-8 Various views of a gun training system according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; Figure 9 A block diagram of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 10 An exploded perspective view of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 11-13 Various views of a training magazine of a gun training system according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; Figure 14 A perspective view of a training magazine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the front plate of the body has been removed for illustrative purposes; Figure 15-18 Various views of the trigger assembly of a gun training system according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; Figure 19A and 19B The following are illustrated along several embodiments according to this disclosure. Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the trigger assembly's actuation seen in section line 5-5; Figure 20 A perspective view of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the front component has been removed for illustrative purposes; Figure 21 A perspective view of the sleeve of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the front part is shown as transparent for illustrative purposes; Figure 22 An exploded perspective view of the sleeve of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 23 A perspective view of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure during the pulling of the slide is shown; Figure 24A and 24B The following are illustrated along several embodiments according to this disclosure. Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the sleeve being pulled, as seen from the section line 5-5; Figure 25 A recoil assembly of a gun training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 26A and 26BA perspective view of a gun training system according to several embodiments of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the slide has been removed for illustrative purposes, and the actuation of the recoil assembly is shown. Figure 27-29 Various views of a sleeve switch assembly of a gun training system according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; Figure 30 Actuation of a sleeve switch assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figures 31A-31F Various views of the grip switch of a gun training system according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown; Figure 32 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating the recoil assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 33 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating a training magazine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 34 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating the sleeve according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 35 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating the grip switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 36 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating a firearms training system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0014] The embodiments of this disclosure and their advantages can be best understood by referring to the following detailed description. It should be noted that the dimensions of the various components and the distances between them are not drawn to scale in the drawings. It should be understood that the same reference numerals are used to identify the same elements shown in one or more of the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0015] This document describes methods and systems for providing firearm training devices, systems, and approaches. According to various embodiments provided herein, firearm training systems can provide realistic actuations and components for training and / or educational purposes. For example, a firearm training system may include a simulated firearm housing and a recoil assembly disposed within the housing. The recoil assembly may include a solenoid and a plunger at least partially disposed within the solenoid, wherein the plunger is configured to translate rearward along the longitudinal axis of the housing from a rest position to an actuated position in response to actuation of the solenoid to simulate recoil associated with firing a firearm.

[0016] In one or more embodiments, the firearm training system may include a training magazine. The training magazine may include a training magazine body configured to be received by a magazine well simulating a firearm housing, a power source disposed within the body and configured to power one or more components of the firearm training system, and a first set of one or more electrical contacts configured to interface with a first set of one or more complementary electrical contacts of the magazine well in response to insertion of the body into the magazine well to transfer power from the power source to one or more components disposed within the housing.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the firearm training system may include a simulated firearm. The simulated firearm may include a lower receiver with a grip and trigger, and a simulated slide. The slide includes a front part fixedly fastened to the lower receiver, a rear part slidably fastened to the lower receiver and the front part, and a spring configured to bias the rear part relative to the front part and compress in response to a user sliding the rear part backward to simulate the pulling of a firearm.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, a grip switch is provided. The grip switch may be configured to be positioned on the grip of the lower receiver of a firearm (e.g., a training firearm or a live-fire gun). The grip switch may include a button configured to attach to a base of the grip and at least partially disposed within a cavity of the base. The button is configured to rotate relative to the base between an unlocked orientation and a locked orientation in response to a first user operation, to press relative to the base in the unlocked orientation to generate a control signal in response to a second user operation, and to prevent pressing relative to the base in the locked orientation to prevent the generation of a control signal. In other embodiments, each component and / or embodiment of the firearm training system may be used in any desired combination, in any desired environment, and for any desired application.

[0019] Referring now to the accompanying drawings, which are shown to illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and not to limit the scope of the present disclosure, Figure 1-8Various views of a firearm training system 100 (also referred to herein as a “training system” or “system”) according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The firearm training system 100 may include a simulated firearm housing 102. The simulated firearm housing 102 (also referred to herein as a “housing”) may include a lower receiver 104 and a simulated sleeve 106 attached to the lower receiver 104. In various embodiments, the lower receiver 104 may simulate the lower portion of a real firearm. For example, the lower receiver 104 may simulate the lower portion or frame (e.g., grip module) of a real firearm such as a pistol, rifle, shotgun, and / or other firearm (e.g., a functional firearm). In various embodiments, the firearm may include a training firearm (e.g., a replica, a demonstrator, an inert firearm, and / or the like). In other embodiments, the firearm may include a real firearm (e.g., an operable firearm). In some embodiments, the firearm may include a fully operable firearm, a partially operable firearm, and / or an inoperable firearm.

[0020] In one or more embodiments, the lower receiver 104 may include a grip 108 and a trigger 110. In some embodiments, the grip 108 may include an extension of the frame of the housing 102 (e.g., the lower receiver 104). The grip 108 may be configured to be held (e.g., gripped or manipulated) by a user during operation and / or use of the system 100. The grip 108 may include a magazine well 112. For example, the magazine well 112 may include a cavity defined by an inner surface of the grip 108. As discussed further below, the magazine well 112 may be configured to receive a training magazine 120 (also referred to herein as a “magazine”). In one or more embodiments, a user may use the grip 108 to hold and operate the system 100. In various embodiments, the grip 108 may include various types of surface texture treatments. For example, the grip 108 may include stippling. For example, but not limited to, stippling may include a plurality of raised surfaces (e.g., rectangular raised surfaces) on the surface of the grip 108. In one or more embodiments, the magazine well 112 may include complementary contacts configured to abut against contacts of the training magazine when the training magazine 120 is inserted into the grip 108 (e.g., magazine well 112), as discussed further below.

[0021] In several embodiments, the grip 108 may include a dotted grip. For example, the grip 108 may include textured treatments and / or dotting to improve the user's grip (e.g., claw grip) on the grip 108. In some embodiments, a dotted grip may be used to provide one or more gripping surfaces for the system 100. Although in Figure 1-8 The grip is shown as a pistol grip, but as those skilled in the art will understand, the grip may include a variety of other grips associated with system 100. For example, a dotted grip 108 may include the hand grip (e.g., a pistol grip), foregrip, rail grip, or stock of system 100.

[0022] In some embodiments, the dotted grip may include dots presenting one or more patterns. In some embodiments, the dots may be provided in discrete segments and / or may continuously surround the grip 108. In some embodiments, the dots may be integrated into the grip 108 (e.g., the grip and the dots may comprise an integral part) and / or mounted to multiple parts of the grip 108. Various techniques and / or processes can be used to produce dots on the grip 108. For example, molding, additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, chemical or laser etching, three-dimensional (3D) printing, layering using one or more materials, and / or any other techniques can be used to produce the grip 108 and / or the dots on the grip 108.

[0023] In some embodiments, the grip 108 can be of various shapes and sizes. For example, the grip can be cylindrical, with markings extending around the surface of the cylindrical grip. In another example, the grip can be cuboid. In yet another example, the grip can have a symmetrical or asymmetrical polygonal cross-section.

[0024] In one or more embodiments, a trigger assembly 130, including trigger 110, may be at least partially disposed within the lower receiver 104. The trigger assembly 130 may be secured to the lower receiver 104 using one or more fasteners (e.g., one or more pins, screws, bolts, etc.). As discussed further below, the characteristics of the trigger assembly 130 (e.g., trigger pull weight) may be adjusted using, for example, a sear ramp 318, which a user can access via a notch 118 in the sleeve 106, such as... Figure 3 As shown in the diagram. In some embodiments, the trigger group can simulate a single-stage trigger. In other embodiments, the trigger group can simulate a two-stage trigger.

[0025] Still referencing Figure 1-8 The grip 108 may include a grip switch 140 configured to actuate one or more components of the system 100. For example, the grip switch 140 may be configured to actuate an illumination device of the system 100, such as an illumination device 122. The illumination device 122 may include a light source configured to turn on and off in response to actuation of the grip switch 140. In some embodiments, the grip switch 140 may be implemented as a momentary switch configured to temporarily actuate one or more components of the system 100. In other embodiments, the grip switch 140 may be implemented as an alternating switch configured to actuate one or more components of the system 100 until a second actuation is performed by the user (e.g., a second press of the button on the grip switch 140).

[0026] In one or more embodiments, the lower receiver 104 may include one or more magazine release members 116 configured to release a magazine 120 from a magazine well 112, allowing a user to remove the magazine 120 from the magazine well 112. In some embodiments, the magazine release member 116 may include a two-handed magazine release member comprising a pair of release members located on opposite sides of the lower receiver 104.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, housing 102 may include guide rail 114. For example, but not limited to, guide rail 114 may include a universal guide rail for lower housing 104, such as... Figure 1 As shown, Picatinny rails are used for the upper housing (e.g., sleeve or upper portion) and / or lower housing (e.g., frame or lower portion). In one or more embodiments, the rail-mountable lighting device can be secured to system 100 and / or communicatively connected to grip switch 140 using rail 114. In some embodiments, grip switch 140 can be configured to control (e.g., actuate) the rail-mountable lighting device. In some embodiments, grip switch 140 can be wired or wirelessly connected (e.g., communicatively connected) to the rail-mountable lighting device.

[0028] In several embodiments, the lower casing 104 may include one or more sleeve switch assemblies 132 configured to transmit control signals associated with the operating state of the system 100 in response to a user operation of rearward translating the sleeve 106, as further discussed below. In some embodiments, the system 100 may include a single sleeve switch assembly 132 attached to the lower casing 104 and adjacent to the sleeve 106. In other embodiments, the system 100 may include a pair of sleeve switch assemblies 132 located on opposite sides of the lower casing 104, such as... Figure 6 As shown in the image.

[0029] Still referencing Figure 1-8 The housing 102 includes an analog sleeve 106 (also referred to herein as a "sleeve") that can be secured to the lower housing 104. For example, the sleeve 106 can be slidably attached to the lower housing 104 such that the sleeve 106 can translate relative to the lower housing 104 (e.g., linearly along the longitudinal axis A of the sleeve 106, such as...). Figure 3(As shown in the diagram). Sleeve 106 can be slidably attached to lower housing 104 using tracks of lower housing 104 and complementary tracks of sleeve 106. In some embodiments, sleeve 106 may comprise an integral sleeve consisting of a single piece. In other embodiments, sleeve 106 may comprise a two-part sleeve assembly having a front part 126 and a rear part 136, as discussed further below. Housing 102 may be made of, for example, one or more polymers, carbon fibers, metals and / or the like. For example, lower housing 104 may be made of plastic, and sleeve 106 may be made of a metal such as stainless steel.

[0030] In various embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the front component 126 may include a notch 192 configured to engage a holster to secure the system 100 within the holster. In some embodiments, the notch 192 may be positioned and shaped similarly to the ejection port of a real firearm.

[0031] Figure 9 A block diagram of a firearm training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In various embodiments, system 100 may include a logic device 152, a sleeve switch assembly 132, a solenoid 502, an illumination device 122, a visible status indicator 156 (also referred to herein as a “status indicator” or “indicator”), a trigger 110, other components 158, and complementary electrical contacts 154. System 100 may also include a magazine 120, which may be received by a magazine well 112 of housing 102, as previously described. In one or more embodiments, when magazine 120 is inserted into magazine well 112, electrical contacts 212 of magazine 120 may abut against complementary electrical contacts 154 of housing 102 (e.g., magazine well 112), such that control signals can be transmitted between logic device 152 and magazine 120 and / or electrical communication between logic device 152 and magazine 120 can be facilitated.

[0032] In one or more embodiments, logic device 152 can control one or more components of system 100. For example, logic device 152 can be communicatively connected to socket switch assembly 132, solenoid 502, lighting device 122, status indicator 156, trigger 110, magazine 120, and / or other components 158, as discussed further below. For example, but not limited to, logic device 152 can use transmitted signals to actuate components of system 100, such as socket switch assembly 132, solenoid 502, lighting device 122, status indicator 156, etc.

[0033] In various embodiments, logic device 152 may include one or more logic devices. For example, the logic device may include multiple logic devices, such as logic device 1024 (in...). Figure 10 (shown in), 188 (in) Figure 10(shown in), 220 (in) Figure 14 (as shown in) and / or 312 (in Figure 15 (As shown in the diagram). In other embodiments, logic device 152 may include a single logic device disposed within housing 102 and configured to control and / or actuate one or more components of system 100. In some embodiments, logic device 152 may be implemented as any suitable logic device, such as, for example, a controller, microcontroller, processor, microprocessor, processing device, control circuitry, programmable logic device (PLD) configured to perform processing operations, single-core processor, multi-core processor, digital signal processing (DSP) device, system-on-a-chip (SOC), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), memory storage device, memory reader, and / or any other suitable combination of processing device and / or memory, to execute instructions to perform appropriate operations, for example, software instructions for performing and / or controlling various operations of system 100 discussed herein. Such software instructions can also implement methods for processing images, processing sensor signals, determining sensor information, providing user feedback (e.g., via a user interface or remote user device), querying the operating mode of a device, selecting the operating mode or operating parameters of a device and / or system, or performing any of the various operations described herein (e.g., operations performed by the logic devices of the various devices of system 100).

[0034] Logic device 152 may include, be included in, and / or communicate with any firearms training system. In some embodiments, logic device 152 may include a single computing device that operates independently. In other embodiments, logic device 152 may include two or more logic devices that operate consistently, in parallel, redundantly, sequentially, or in any other manner suitable for operating system 100 and / or its associated components. Logic device 152 may include multiple logic devices in a single integrated unit (e.g., multiple logics disposed within housing 102 of system 100). In other embodiments, logic device 152 may include multiple logic device portions of two or more computing devices or systems. For example, logic device 152 may include a single logic device or cluster of logic devices in a first location and a second logic device or cluster of logic devices in a second location. In several embodiments, logic device 152 may be implemented as a memory, wherein the logic device may include one or more logic devices dedicated to data storage. In one or more embodiments, logic device 152 may be configured to perform any process, step, and / or sequence of steps described herein in any order and with any degree of repetition.

[0035] Logic device 152 can be communicatively connected to any component described in this disclosure and configured to communicate with Figure 1-9It interfaces and communicates with the various components shown in 11-31D. It should be understood that processing operations and / or instructions may be integrated into software and / or hardware as part of the logic device 152, or may be integrated into code (e.g., software or configuration data), which may be stored, for example, in a memory component communicatively connected to the logic device 152. Embodiments of the processing operations and / or instructions disclosed in this disclosure may be stored in a non-transitory manner by a machine-readable medium (e.g., memory, hard disk drive, compact disk, digital video disk, or flash memory) for execution by a computer (e.g., a logic- or processor-based system) to perform various operations.

[0036] In some embodiments, the logic device 152 may include a memory and / or be communicatively connected to a remote memory configured to store software instructions or a database used by the logic device 152. For example, the memory may include a machine-readable medium configured to store non-transitory instructions loaded into and executed by the logic device 152. In various embodiments, the memory may be included as part of the logic device 152 and / or separate from it, wherein the stored instructions are provided to the logic device 152 by communicatively connecting the memory to the logic device 152. In some embodiments, the memory may include one or more memory devices (e.g., one or more memory units) to store data and information. The one or more memory devices may include various types of memory, including volatile and non-volatile memory devices such as RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Read-Only Memory), flash memory, or other types of memory. In some embodiments, the memory may suitably include RAM (e.g., static and / or dynamic) memory and / or flash memory, clock-related circuitry (e.g., clock sources, PLL circuitry and / or DLL circuitry) and / or various routing resources (e.g., interconnects and appropriate switching logic to provide paths for routing signals throughout the logic device 152, such as for clock signals, data signals, etc.).

[0037] In one embodiment, logic device 152 may be configured to execute software stored in memory to perform various methods, processes, and operations in the manner described herein. In various embodiments, the memory may be implemented as volatile memory, non-volatile memory, one or more interfaces, and / or various analog and / or digital components for interfacing with devices and / or components of system 100. In some embodiments, the memory may be adapted to perform one or more feedback loops for the operation of system 100. In some embodiments, the feedback loop may include processing images, sensor signals, and / or parameters to control one or more operations of system 100.

[0038] In one or more embodiments, logic device 152 may be configured to actuate solenoid 502 in response to a control signal, such as control signal 901. In some embodiments, control signal 901 may be generated by a user actuating trigger 110 (e.g., a user pulling trigger 110). For example, logic device 152 may displace the plunger 510 of recoil assembly 150 by controlling (e.g., generating or changing) the current and / or voltage transmitted through solenoid 502 of recoil assembly 150, such as... Figure 25 As shown in the diagram. In response to the actuation of the trigger 110, the plunger 510 can be configured to translate rearward along the longitudinal axis B of the housing 102 from a rest position to an actuated position in response to simulate the recoil associated with firing the gun.

[0039] Still referencing Figure 9 The training magazine 120 may include a power supply 218 configured to supply power to components of the system 100, such as logic device 152, illumination device 122, status indicator 156, etc. A first set of one or more electrical contacts 212a (in...) Figure 13 (As shown in the diagram) configured to interface with a first set of one or more complementary electrical contacts 154a of the magazine well 112 of the housing 102 in response to insertion of the magazine 120 into the magazine well 112, to transfer power 903a from the power source 218 to components disposed within the housing 102. In several embodiments, the magazine 120 may also include one or more user-selectable switches 206, such as... Figure 11 The selectable switches 206a and 206b are shown. A second group of one or more electrical contacts 212b (in...) Figure 13 (As shown in the diagram) It can be configured to interface with a second set of one or more complementary electrical contacts 154b of the magazine well 112 in response to inserting the magazine 120 into the magazine well 112 to transmit a control signal 903b from the selectable switch 206, thereby adjusting the operating mode of the system 100 (e.g., logic device 152). The operating mode of the system 100 can include how the system 100 functions. For example, the operating mode can include parameters associated with the firing capability of the system 100 (e.g., the number of rounds of ammunition available per training session), parameters associated with experienced malfunctions (e.g., whether a malfunction occurred during a training session), etc., as discussed further below.

[0040] In one or more embodiments, one or more selectable switches 206 may include a magazine capacity switch (e.g., Figure 11The magazine capacity switch 206a is configured to adjust a parameter associated with the number of rounds of ammunition available during a training period managed by logic device 152. For example, the magazine capacity switch 206a may be configured to change the number of rounds of ammunition available during a training period, which may include 10 rounds, 50 rounds, or any number of rounds (e.g., an unlimited number of rounds, where the user can fire as many simulated rounds as needed during a period).

[0041] Additionally or alternatively, one or more selectable switches 206 may include a fault switch (e.g., Figure 11 The fault switch 206b is configured to activate a fault operation mode of the logic device 152 to simulate firearm malfunction during training periods managed by the logic device 152. The fault operation mode may include the system 100 simulating intermittent faults (e.g., malfunctions) during operation of the system 100. For example, during a training period when the fault operation mode is activated, the system 100 may simulate a fault occurring once every five rounds fired. In some embodiments, the status indicator 156 of the system 100 may be configured to notify the user of the simulated fault via illumination. Alternatively and / or additionally, the trigger 110 of the system 100 may be configured to notify the user of the fault by not actuating any component of the system 100 (e.g., the logic device 152 does not actuate any component of the system 100 in response to a control signal 901 from the trigger 110) until the user performs one or more clearing actions. A clearing action may include, for example, the user pulling the sleeve 106. In another example, the clearing action may include removing the magazine 120 from the magazine well 112 using the magazine release mechanism 116 and reinserting the magazine 120 into the magazine well 112. Intermittent fault simulation during training sessions can prepare the user for potential faults they would experience while operating a real firearm. More specifically, fault operation modes can teach the user how to clear and / or repair a real firearm during on-site malfunctions and / or failures. Real firearm malfunctions and / or failures may include mechanical firearm malfunctions or ammunition malfunctions. For example, real firearm malfunctions include misfires, feeding failures, primer shallow strikes, and / or jamming, such as, but not limited to, cartridge case jamming, ejection failure, rim jamming, cartridge case head separation, etc. In some embodiments, the fault operation mode can be turned on (e.g., activated) or off (e.g., deactivated) by a fault switch. In other embodiments, the fault mode may include selecting the frequency of simulated faults during training sessions (e.g., the total number of simulated faults and / or the number of simulated faults per certain number of rounds fired).

[0042] As previously described, the visible status indicator 156 can be configured to notify the user of the operational status of the system 100. In some embodiments, the status indicator 156 may include a light (e.g., one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs)). In other embodiments, the status indicator 156 may include a display. In some embodiments, the status indicator may be configured to generate an sound to notify the user of the operational status of the system 100.

[0043] In various embodiments, the status indicator 156 may include LEDs that are turned on or off, flash at one or more frequencies, alternate wavelengths, etc., to convey a specific operational state of system 100. For example, in a non-limiting example, the visible status indicator 156 may include LEDs configured to flash to indicate that the power level of power supply 218 is below a predetermined threshold. In another example, the visible status indicator 156 may be configured to remain on (e.g., constantly lit) to indicate a malfunction. In yet another example, the visible status indicator 156 may be configured to display a constantly lit light to indicate that magazine 120 is “empty” (e.g., no more ammunition is available for the training session and / or the training session has ended). In other embodiments, the status indicator 156 may include a display configured to flash specific colors, words, symbols, etc., to notify the user of the operational status of system 100.

[0044] In one or more embodiments, system 100 may include a sleeve switch assembly 132. Sleeve switch assembly 132 may include a sleeve switch 2704 having an inclined surface 174 and a pin 190 having a complementary inclined surface 3002, wherein pin 190 is generally orthogonal to sleeve switch 2704, such as... Figure 27-30 Further discussion follows. When the user manipulates the rear component 136 to translate backward, the rear component 136 causes the sleeve switch 2704 to shift downward, such that the inclined surface 174 abuts against the complementary ramp surface 3002 and causes the pin 190 to move inward relative to the lower receiver 104 (e.g., the inner surface of the lower receiver 104) to transmit a control signal to the logic device 152. In various embodiments, the displacement of the sleeve switch 2704 can transmit a control signal to the logic device 152 indicating that the sleeve 106 has been pulled. The pulling of the sleeve 106 (e.g., shifting the sleeve switch 2704) can simulate the chambering of ammunition to begin a training period, during which the user can then actuate the trigger 110 to fire the ammunition. The pulling of the sleeve 106 and thus the shifting of the sleeve switch 2704 can also be used to clear faults, as discussed previously herein.

[0045] Still referencing Figure 9 System 100 may include other components 158. Other components 158 may include, for example, a remotely and communicatively connected target, one or more sensors (e.g., gyroscopes, accelerometers, imaging devices such as cameras, etc.), a red dot sight, a rail-mountable lighting device, etc.

[0046] In various embodiments, the grip switch 140 may include a base 402 configured to be attached to a grip 108 and a button 404 at least partially disposed within a cavity of the base 402, wherein the button 404 is movable relative to the base 402 and the grip 108, such as Figures 31A-31F As further described below, button 404 can be configured to rotate relative to base 402 between an unlocked orientation and a locked orientation in response to a first user operation. Button 404 can also be configured to be pressed relative to base 402 in the unlocked orientation in response to a second user operation to generate a control signal, such as control signal 901. Furthermore, button 404 can be configured to prevent pressing relative to base 402 in the locked orientation in response to a second operation to prevent the generation of control signal 901.

[0047] In some embodiments, a control signal from the grip switch 140 is configured to cause the logic device 152 to activate the lighting device 122 (e.g., as shown in the figure). Figure 1-8 (The optical components, laser sight, etc. shown). In one or more embodiments, the grip switch 140 can regulate the operation of the illumination device 122 (e.g., activate the illumination device, deactivate the illumination device, change the color of the light projected by the illumination device, change the power output of the illumination device, etc.). The illumination device 122 may include a laser sight configured to project a laser onto a target when activated by the logic device 152. In various embodiments, the control signal is a first control signal, and the logic device 152 is configured to pulse the laser in response to a second control signal generated in response to actuation of the trigger 110 of the system 100.

[0048] In some implementations, the laser sight may be mounted to rail 114 of system 100. In other embodiments, the laser sight may be integrated into system 100 (e.g., integrated into housing 102 of system 100). In embodiments, the laser sight may include a light source for illuminating a desired scene. For example, the laser sight may project a laser (e.g., a beam) onto a target. User controls (such as grip switch 140) may be used to activate the laser sight and / or the light source by transmitting control signals to logic device 152. In another embodiment, the user control may provide a "momentary" button. Although shown as a button in the figures, the user control may also be a switch, joystick, slider, trigger, or other control mechanism. Power sources 218 and / or 1020 (e.g., batteries, such as lithium-ion, lithium manganese CR123A, or other batteries) may power the laser sight.

[0049] In embodiments, the laser aiming device may include a light source. The light source may include, for example, a light-emitting diode (LED), an incandescent bulb, a tungsten halogen bulb, a fluorescent bulb, a high-intensity discharge bulb, or any other single or multiple light source devices. The laser aiming device may include one light source, two light sources, or more than two light sources. In embodiments, the light source may generate light of various wavelengths (e.g., visible light of different colors (such as red, blue, violet, green, or combinations thereof) and / or invisible light (such as infrared or ultraviolet light)).

[0050] In one or more embodiments, the laser sight may include a solid-state laser sight. In other embodiments, the laser sight may include a chemical laser, a semiconductor laser, a gas laser, a metal vapor laser, or other types of lasers. Laser radiation may include various values; for example, the laser may include visible wavelengths in the range of 400 nm to 700 nm (nanometers), or the laser may include an infrared or ultraviolet beam visible with night vision accessories or infrared imaging devices. In embodiments, the power output (mW or milliwatts) of the laser sight may vary in response to a laser driver signal (e.g., a current signal) from the laser driver of the laser sight, which in turn may respond to logic device 152 providing the laser driver signal to the laser sight, which may receive control signals from, for example, grip switch 140 and / or trigger 110, to actuate the laser sight. In various embodiments, the laser driver may provide an appropriate level of current to the laser sight's light source (e.g., one or more laser diodes) to determine the laser sight's output power.

[0051] In one or more embodiments, the laser sight may include a variable output laser sight configured to generate multiple laser beams with different output powers and / or different amplitudes. In some embodiments, logic device 152 may adjust the operation of the laser sight (e.g., turn on, turn off, flash, strobe, increase intensity or brightness, decrease intensity or brightness) based on control signals received from a user control such as trigger 110 or grip switch 140. In various embodiments, the laser sight may generate beams of different amplitudes based on control signals received from logic device 152. For example, the laser sight may be configured to project a laser onto a target with a first amplitude or intensity when activated by logic device 152, wherein logic device 152 is configured to activate the first amplitude laser based on a first control signal received by the user actuating grip switch 140. In another example, logic device 152 may be configured to project a laser at a second amplitude different from the first amplitude in response to a second control signal generated in response to actuation of trigger 110 of system 100 to simulate the firing of ammunition from a firearm. For example, a user can grip the system 100 via the grip 108, thereby actuating the grip switch 140 and activating the laser sight to project a first amplitude laser beam. The user can then actuate the trigger 110 to adjust the operation of the laser sight, causing it to project a second amplitude laser beam. In some embodiments, the first amplitude may be higher than the second amplitude. In other embodiments, the second amplitude may be higher than the first amplitude. Figure 10 An exploded perspective view of a gun training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 10As shown, the gun training system 100 may include a sleeve 106, a rear component 136, a front component 126, a sight 134, a rear plate 1004, a plate screw 1002, an extension member 170, an extension member washer 706, an extension member spring 702, an extension abutment surface 708, a screw 1008, a logic device (e.g., a printed circuit board, PCB) screw 1018, a front sleeve screw 1014, a sight screw 1016, a solenoid cap 1030, a solenoid plate 1032, a plunger rod 506, a plunger cap 512, a plunger spring 508, a solenoid 502, a solenoid wire 1054, a solenoid housing 1046, a sleeve switch assembly 132, a sleeve switch ball bearing 148, a guide knob 166, a sleeve switch spring 182, and a pin 190. Lower receiver screw 1050, solenoid logic device 188, trigger group pins 308, 314, 320, 322 and 1048, sear rod 304, trigger group housing 302, switch 328, sear ramp 318, torsion spring 306, trigger 110, trigger spring 316, trigger guard insert 1052, O-ring 1044 of trigger group 130, illumination device logic device 1024, illumination device power supply 1020, simulated muzzle 124, grip switch 140, grip switch wire 1036, grip pin 1010, lower receiver 104, grip 108, magazine well 112, screw 1034, muzzle screw 1038, magazine 120, trigger guard 128, status indicator 156, grip screw 1042 and magazine release device 116.

[0052] Figure 11-14 Various views of a training magazine 120 of a firearm training system 100 according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The training magazine 120 may include a training magazine body 202 configured to have a magazine well 112 (in a simulated firearm housing 102) Figure 1 and Figure 19A (As shown in the image) The training magazine 120 may also include one or more power sources (e.g., power source 218, such as...). Figure 9 and 14 As shown in the diagram, the one or more power sources are located within the body 202 and configured to power one or more components of the system 100. The training magazine 120 may also include a first set of one or more electrical contacts 212a, which are configured to interact with a first set of one or more complementary electrical contacts 154a of the magazine well 112 in response to insertion of the body 202 into the magazine well 112. Figure 9 (As shown in the figure) interact to transfer power from the power source 218 to one or more components disposed within the housing 102 of the system 100.

[0053] In one or more embodiments, the magazine 120 includes one or more user-selectable switches 206 (also referred to herein as “switches”) that can be disposed on the body 202. The selectable switches 206 may include multiple switches, such as a magazine capacity switch 206a and a fault switch 206b. The magazine 120 may include a second set of one or more electrical contacts 212b configured to interface with a second set of one or more complementary electrical contacts 154b of the magazine well 112 in response to insertion of the body 202 into the magazine well 112 to transmit control signals from the selectable switches 206 to the logic device 152, thereby adjusting the operating mode of the logic device 152 (in...). Figure 9 (As shown in the figure). In some embodiments, the selectable switch 206 may include a resistive switch. Control signals from the magazine 120 based on the position and / or setting of the switch 206 may include voltage and / or current regulated by the selectable switch 206 and transmitted between the second set of electrical contacts 212b. In several embodiments, switch 206a may include a magazine capacity switch 206a, and switch 206b may include a fault switch 206b. The magazine capacity switch 206a may be configured to adjust the number of available ammunition rounds during training periods managed by logic device 152, as previously shown in Figure 9 The fault switch 206b can be configured to activate or deactivate the fault operation mode of the logic device 152 to simulate functional malfunctions during training periods managed by the logic device 152, as previously discussed. Figure 9 The discussion is ongoing.

[0054] In various embodiments, the visible status indicator 156 may be configured to notify the user of the operating status of system 100 (e.g., current operating status). In some embodiments, the operating status may be based on the operating mode of system 100. For example, the operating status may include magazine capacity status, fault operating mode, and / or power level status of power supply 218. Magazine capacity status may include, for example, information associated with how many rounds of ammunition have been fired and / or how many rounds remain to be fired during a training session. For example, the visible status indicator 156 may include an LED at least partially disposed within the sleeve 106 when all rounds of ammunition have been fired during a training session (e.g., ...). n Ammunition magazine capacity operation mode n The LED illuminates when ammunition is fired. For example, when the user selects a 10-round magazine capacity operating mode for a training session and subsequently actuates the trigger 10 times, thus firing all ammunition for that phase, the visible status indicator 156 can be turned on to indicate the end of the training session and / or the simulated "empty" magazine operating status.

[0055] Fault operation modes may include, for example, information associated with simulated faults, such as previously... Figure 9As mentioned above. For example, when a malfunction occurs, trigger 110 may no longer be actuated. Visible status indicator 156 may be turned on to notify the user that a malfunction simulation is occurring (e.g., a malfunction operation state), and trigger 110 will not be actuated until the user clears the malfunction (e.g., the user performs a malfunction clearing action, such as removing magazine 120 from magazine well 112 and / or pulling sleeve 106).

[0056] The power level status may include information associated with the power level of power source 218 (e.g., a power supply). For example, the power source may include a battery, wherein when system 100 (e.g., logic device 152) detects that the battery is depleted, a visible status indicator begins to flash to notify the user that the battery currently needs to be replaced or recharged. In some embodiments, the power source may include a lithium-ion rechargeable battery (e.g., a SureFire® SF18650B battery). As previously described, power source 218 may be located within body 202.

[0057] Figure 14 A perspective view of a training magazine 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the front plate of the body 202 has been removed for illustrative purposes. Figure 14 As shown, the training magazine 120 may include a spring-loaded member 204 extending from an end 222 of the magazine body 202. More specifically, the spring-loaded member 204 may be at least partially disposed within an opening 224 at the end 222 of the body 202. A spring 216 may be positioned about a post 214 of the spring-loaded member 204 and configured to bias an electrical contact 212 against a complementary electrical contact 154. The spring-loaded member 204 may be configured to be selectively pressed downward toward the end 222 and / or pressed into the magazine body 202 by a user to simulate ammunition. For example, the spring-loaded member 204 may be selectively pressed downward, similar to ammunition disposed in a real magazine, where the magazine includes a follower and a corresponding spring configured to feed ammunition upward into the chamber of a firearm. In some embodiments, the spring-loaded member 204 may be selectively pressed by a user to simulate a real-loaded magazine, thereby familiarizing the user with the orientation and feel of ammunition within the magazine. For example, a spring-loaded component can be shaped to resemble a live bullet (e.g., a real ammunition) with a cartridge case.

[0058] The magazine 120 may also include a logic device 220 (e.g., a printed circuit board, PCB) for use in conjunction with the selectable switch 206 to generate control signals transmitted to the logic device 152. The magazine 120 may also include a base 210 located at the opposite end 228 of the body 202. In various embodiments, the body 202 may be made of various materials, such as metals, carbon fibers, polymers, etc.

[0059] Figure 15-18 Various views of the trigger assembly 130 of a firearm training system 100 according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The trigger assembly 130 can be implemented as a simulated trigger in the firearm training system 100, which accurately and realistically mimics the trigger of a real firearm. The trigger assembly 130 (also referred to herein as a “modular trigger assembly” or “trigger mechanism”) can be implemented as a simulated trigger assembly in the system 100. The trigger assembly 130 can provide realistic trigger weight, pre-travel, and / or overtravel. In some embodiments, the trigger assembly 130 can be an interchangeable trigger assembly, such that the trigger assembly 130 can be easily removed from the system 100 (e.g., lower receiver 104) and replaced with a second trigger assembly. For example, the first trigger assembly can have a trigger simulating a Glock® trigger, and the second trigger assembly can have a trigger simulating a 1911 trigger. This allows a user to become familiar with various types of triggers found in real firearms. For example, trigger assembly 130 can simulate the trigger pull of, for example, Glock 17, Sig P320, 1911, etc. Trigger assembly 130 can be implemented using any feature disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,982,503, entitled “Modular Trigger Mechanism,” published May 14, 2024, which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0060] In various embodiments, the trigger assembly 130 may include, but is not limited to, a housing 302, a sear ramp 318, a sear rod 304, a locating pin 314, a trigger restraint pin 308, a trigger 110, a sear drive pin 320, a switch 328, and a torsion spring 306. In various embodiments, the sear ramp 318 may be operatively connected to the trigger 110. The sear rod 304 may be fixed to the trigger 110 (e.g., using...). Figure 18 The pin 320 shown is pivotally fixed to the trigger 110. Therefore, the sear rod 304 can be movably fixed to the trigger 110 such that the sear rod 304 is configured to offset against the sear ramp 318 and, when the user actuates the trigger 110, is configured to advance through the sear ramp 318 to simulate a break.

[0061] The trigger assembly 130 may include a housing 302 (also referred to herein as a "frame") and a trigger 110 extending from the housing 302. The trigger 110 may be rotatably attached to the housing 302 via a pin 322. The trigger assembly 130 may also include... Figure 18The pin 320 shown in the diagram pivotally attaches trigger 110 to sear rod 304. A trigger assembly may include pin 314 configured to secure the trigger assembly (e.g., securing frame 302 to housing 102 of system 100). Trigger assembly 130 may also include a torsion spring 306 extending from housing 302. Torsion spring 306 may be configured to apply a downward force on the upper surface of sear rod 304 to press sear rod 304 into sear ramp 318. Sear rod 304 may include engagement surfaces configured to bias complementary engagement surfaces 310 of sear ramp 318, such as... Figure 18 As shown in the image.

[0062] In one or more embodiments, trigger assembly 130 may have adjustable pull / break weight, trigger positioning (e.g., travel), etc. For example, trigger assembly 130 may have a trigger pull weight between 2 lbs and 6 lbs (e.g., hairpin trigger, standard trigger, etc.). In some embodiments, the break weight of trigger 110 can be adjusted by rotating sear ramp 318. Thus, the angle of complementary engagement surface 310 relative to engagement surface 324 of sear rod 304 can change the pull weight of trigger 110. Additionally and / or alternatively, the tension of spring 306 may also be used to change the break weight of trigger 110 by providing a larger or smaller downward force that sear rod 304 must overcome to advance through sear ramp 318. Additionally and / or alternatively, the stiffness of spring 316 may also be used to change the pull weight and / or travel of trigger 110 and / or return trigger 110 to its initial position (e.g., reset trigger 110) after actuation of trigger 110.

[0063] For example, such as Figure 2 and 3 As shown, at least one end of the sear ramp 318 can be exposed through an opening in the housing 102 (e.g., sleeve 106), allowing a user to rotate the sear ramp 318 without disassembling the system 100 and / or swapping the trigger group 130 for a second trigger group. In a non-limiting embodiment, a tool (such as a flathead screwdriver) can be inserted into a notch at the end of the sear ramp 318 to rotate the sear ramp relative to the housing 102 and / or relative to the sear rod 304. Rotating the sear ramp 318 can adjust the orientation of the sear ramp 318 and thus adjust the angle of the engagement surface 310 of the sear ramp 318 relative to the engagement surface 324 of the sear rod 304. For example, when the engagement surface 310 is approximately orthogonal to the engagement surface 324 of the sear rod 304 (see...). Figure 19A and 19B The break weight can be at a higher level (e.g., 6 pounds) compared to the break weight when the sear ramp 318 is at an angle of less than 90 degrees.

[0064] In one or more embodiments, the trigger assembly 130 includes logic devices (e.g., circuit board 312). Circuit board 312 may be communicatively connected to one or more tactile switches 328 (e.g., opposing tactile switches) configured to detect forward movement and / or reset of the stop lever 304.

[0065] In some embodiments, trigger group 130 may be implemented as a simulated trigger configured for use with a training pistol, such as system 100. System 100 may be part of a firing package that includes a training firearm (such as system 100) and a communicatively connected target and / or camera system. System 100 may be implemented with any features disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 9,593,912, entitled “DYNAMIC TARGETING AND TRAINING SYSTEM,” published March 14, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0066] Figure 19A and 19B The following are illustrated along several embodiments according to this disclosure. Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the trigger assembly 130 being actuated, as seen in section line 5-5. (See also...) Figure 19A As shown, when system 100 is in a stationary position, the engagement surface 324 of the sear rod 304 abuts against or is adjacent to the complementary engagement surface 310 of the sear ramp 318. During the pre-stroke of trigger 110, the engagement surface 324 of the sear rod 304 moves toward and / or biases the complementary engagement surface 310 of the sear ramp 318. The biased abutment of engagement surface 324 against complementary engagement surface 310 provides a counterweight to trigger 110, allowing the user to perceive the force (i.e., resistance) of engagement surface 324 biased against complementary engagement surface 310 of sear ramp 318 (e.g., sear ramp 318 prevents sear rod 304 from moving forward). Once a certain amount of force is applied to trigger 110 by the user, sear rod 304 can advance through sear ramp 301, as... Figure 19B As shown, this simulates the break point of trigger 110. Figure 19B As shown, once in the firing position (i.e., after the trigger 110 is broken or during the overtravel of the trigger 110), the engagement surface 324 of the sear lever 304 advances (e.g., upward and / or forward relative to the sear ramp 318) past the complementary engagement surface 310 of the sear ramp 318, as indicated by the directional arrow 1901.

[0067] Figure 20A perspective view of a firearm training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the front part 126 of the slide 106 is removed for illustrative purposes. In some embodiments, the slide 106 may include an integral structure. For example, the slide 106 may include a single component constructed using one or more of various techniques, such as die casting, additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, and / or similar techniques. For example, the slide 106 may include a simulated slide similar to a conventional firearm slide.

[0068] In other embodiments, sleeve 106 may include a two-part sleeve, wherein sleeve 106 includes multiple components. For example, the two-part sleeve may include a rear component 136 and a front component 126 connected by an extension member 170. The extension member 170 may extend from a threaded receptacle 1906 of the rear component 136 into a cavity 1924 of the front component 126 (in... Figure 19A and Figure 19B (As shown in the image).

[0069] Figure 21 A perspective view of a simulation sleeve 106 of a firearm training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein the front part 126 is shown as transparent for illustrative purposes. The system 100 may include a simulated firearm having a lower receiver 104 and a simulation sleeve 106. In one or more embodiments, the sleeve 106 may include a front part 126 that is fixedly fastened to the lower receiver 104, and a rear part 136 that is slidably fastened to the lower receiver 104 and the front part 126. The sleeve 106 also includes a spring 702 configured to bias the rear part 136 relative to the front part 126 and to compress in response to a user sliding the rear part 136 backward to simulate a pull of the system 100.

[0070] In some embodiments, the extension member 170 may share the longitudinal axis A of the sleeve 106. In other embodiments, the longitudinal axis of the extension member 170 may be generally parallel to the longitudinal axis A. In various embodiments, the rear member 136 may be translated rearward by being pulled by a user, traversing parallel to (e.g., along) the longitudinal axis A. In some embodiments, the extension member 170 may also be translated rearward in response to user manipulation of the sleeve 106 (e.g., displaced within the cavity 1924). x ,like Figure 24B As shown). Figure 21 As shown, the rear member 136 may include an extended abutment surface 708 configured to compress the spring 702 and the head 712 of the extension member 170 when the rear member 136 is translated rearward (e.g., away from the front member 126). In some embodiments, the abutment surface 708 may include a pin, post, screw, and / or the like.

[0071] Figure 22An exploded perspective view of the sleeve 106 of a gun training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. As previously described, the sleeve 106 may include a rear part 136, a front part 126, a washer 706, a spring 702, an extension member 170, a status indicator 156, an abutment surface 708, screws 1016 and 1014, an illumination device 122 disposed in a simulated muzzle 124, a sight 134, and a guide knob 166.

[0072] Figure 23 A perspective view of a firearm training system 100 during the pulling of the slide 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is shown. The system 100 may include a simulated firearm having a lower receiver 104 and a simulated slide 106. In one or more embodiments, the slide 106 may include a front portion 126 fixably fastened to the lower receiver 104 and a rear portion 136 slidably fastened to both the lower receiver 104 and the front portion 126. The slide 106 may include a spring 702 configured to bias the rear portion 136 relative to the front portion 126 and compress in response to a user sliding the rear portion 136 backward to simulate the pulling of the system 100.

[0073] The rearward movement of sleeve 106 may include moving sleeve 106 generally parallel to the longitudinal axis A toward the rear of system 100, such as... Figure 23 As indicated by directional arrow 2301. In some embodiments, when sleeve 106 comprises a two-part sleeve having a rear part 136 and a front part 126, sleeve 106 can be moved rearward (e.g., linearly translated rearward) such that the rear part 136 is displaced away from the front part 126. When sleeve 106 moves forward, the rear part 136 moves forward toward the front part 126 (e.g., linearly translated forward in the direction opposite to directional arrow 2301). In some embodiments, the rear part 136 can be moved rearward and forward (e.g., backward and forward) by linear translation along and / or parallel to the longitudinal axis A.

[0074] Figure 24A and 24B The following are illustrated along several embodiments according to this disclosure. Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the pull sleeve 106 (e.g., rear part 136) seen in section line 5-5 is taken from the middle. Figure 24A The sleeve 106 is shown in a closed position (e.g., the foremost position). In one or more embodiments, the sleeve 106 includes an extension member 170. In some embodiments, the extension member 170 may include a spring-loaded screw (e.g., a rod) extending from the sliding rear member 136 into the front member 126.

[0075] In one or more embodiments, the front component 126 includes a cavity 1924 extending along the longitudinal axis A of the sleeve 106. As previously described, the extension member 170 can be secured to the rear component 136 using various fastening techniques. For example, the extension member 170 may include a threaded interface 178 configured to be rotatably disposed within a threaded receptacle 1912 of the rear component 136. The extension member 170 can then extend from the rear component 136 into the cavity 1924 of the front component 126. For example, the extension member 170 may be secured to the rear component 136 and configured to slide with the rear component 136. The extension member 170 may extend at least partially into the cavity 1924 of the front component 126.

[0076] Figure 24B The sleeve 106 is shown in an open position (e.g., the final position). A user can pull the sleeve 106 by translating the rear member 136 backward. In some embodiments, the recoil assembly 150 can push the sleeve 106 (e.g., the sleeve 106 as a whole or the rear member 136) backward during actuation to simulate the recoil of a firearm and the cycling of system 100, as previously discussed. In various embodiments, the extension member 170 can be configured to compress the spring 702 in response to the backward sliding of the rear member 136, such as... Figure 24B As shown in the diagram. In one or more embodiments, the tension of the spring 702 can be adjusted based on the depth of the extension member disposed within the threaded receptacle 1912. For example, the extension member 170 can be threadedly attached to the rear member 136 to selectively adjust the position of the extension member 170, thereby adjusting the amount of compressive force experienced by the user during the rear sliding of the rear member 136. The head 712 of the extension member 170 may include a slot or hole (e.g., a hex keyhole) configured to receive a tool that allows the extension member 170 to be pushed / pulled or rotated, in response to causing the threaded interface to advance or retract within the threaded receptacle. In other embodiments, the spring 702 may be interchangeable, such that springs of different stiffness and / or weight can be used to change the feel (e.g., resistance) of the sleeve 106 when the user translates the sleeve 106 rearward, and to change the speed at which the sleeve 106 returns from the open position to the closed position. The head 712 may be configured to bias the spring 702 when the user manipulates to translate the rear member 136 rearward. In some embodiments, the extension member 170 may include a screw. Additionally or alternatively, the extension member 170 may include a rod. The extension member 170 may be of any shape or length. For example, the extension member 170 may have a triangular, circular, rectangular, or polygonal cross-section.

[0077] In various embodiments, the lower casing 104 also includes a sleeve switch assembly 132 configured to transmit a control signal associated with the operating state of the system 100 in response to user manipulation of the rearward translation of the rear component 136 or cycling of the system 100. The system 100 may include a status indicator configured to notify the user of the operating state of the system 100. For example, the sleeve 106 may include a status indicator 156. For example, the status indicator 156 may be located on a recess shaped like an ejection port. In another example, the front component 126 may include a visible status indicator 156 at least partially disposed within the sleeve 106 (e.g., the front component). In some embodiments, the operating state may include a fault operating mode.

[0078] In various embodiments, the sleeve switch assembly 132 may include a sleeve switch 2704. When a user manipulates the rear component 136 to translate backward, the rear component 136 may cause the sleeve switch 2704 of the sleeve switch assembly 132 to shift downward, such that the sleeve switch assembly 132 transmits a control signal associated with the operating state to the logic device 152 in response.

[0079] Figure 25 A recoil assembly 150 of a firearm training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The system 100 may include a simulated firearm housing 102 and a recoil assembly 150 that may be disposed within the housing 102. The recoil assembly 150 may include a solenoid 502 and a plunger 510. The plunger 510 may be at least partially disposed within the solenoid 502. In various embodiments, the plunger 510 may be actuated by a trigger 110. For example, the trigger 110, extending from the housing 102, may be configured to provide a control signal to actuate the solenoid 502 in response to a pull back by a user of the system 100. In one or more embodiments, a logic device 152 may be configured to actuate the solenoid 502 in response to a control signal provided by pulling the trigger 110. Using the recoil assembly 150 with the solenoid 502 can reduce the operating and / or manufacturing costs of the system 100 and improve the operating efficiency of the system 100. For example, using a solenoid 502 in the recoil assembly 150 allows the recoil assembly 150 to be reused without the need for additional accessories such as a CO2 cartridge.

[0080] Figure 26A and 26B A perspective view of a gun training system 100 is shown, with the sleeve 106 removed for illustrative purposes, illustrating the actuation of a recoil assembly 150 according to several embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the plunger 510 may be configured to respond to actuation of the solenoid 502 along the longitudinal axis B of the housing 102 from a rest position (in Figure 26A (As shown in the image) translate backward (such as in the direction of arrow 2601) to the actuation position (in Figure 26B (As shown in the image) to simulate the recoil associated with firing a gun.

[0081] In some embodiments, the plunger 510 may be primarily located within the lower housing 104 (e.g., the frame of the housing 102). When the recoil assembly is at least partially disposed within the lower housing 104, the plunger 510 can apply a rearward force on the lower housing 104 of the housing 102 to simulate recoil, responding to translational actuation of the solenoid 502. When disposed within the lower housing 104, the plunger 510 can translate substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis B of the housing 102. Additionally or alternatively, the recoil assembly 150 may be at least partially disposed within the simulated sleeve 106, such that the plunger 510 applies a rearward force on the sleeve 106 (e.g., the rear member 136) in response to translational actuation of the solenoid 502 by the trigger 110, causing at least a portion of the sleeve 106 to translate rearward relative to the lower housing 104. When disposed within the sleeve 106, the plunger can translate substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis A of the sleeve 106.

[0082] In various embodiments, plunger 510 may be biased by spring 508 to return spring 508 and plunger 510 to a rest position. Spring 508 may vary in stiffness and / or weight to affect the speed at which plunger 510 returns to the rest position. Spring 508 may be configured to bias plunger 510 relative to solenoid 502. Spring 508 may be configured to compress in response to actuation of solenoid 502 to return plunger 510 from an actuated position to a rest position. In some embodiments, solenoid 502 may include multiple turns wound around frame 504 (e.g., n Line 514 (turns), such as Figure 25 As shown in the diagram. In some embodiments, the solenoid may include a flat coil. In some embodiments, solenoid 502 may include a flat coil to save space within sleeve 106. In other embodiments, the solenoid may include a round coil (e.g., a circular coil).

[0083] The plunger 510 may include a proximal end at least partially disposed within the solenoid 502 and a distal end extending from the solenoid 502. The distal end may be configured to move toward the solenoid 502 in response to actuation of the solenoid 502. For example, when current flows through the solenoid 502, the generated magnetic field may pull the plunger 510 backward through the opening 1902 of the solenoid 502 (e.g., Figure 19A (as shown in the image).

[0084] Figure 27-29 Various views of a sleeve switch assembly 132 of a firearm training system 100 according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The lower receiver 104 may include the sleeve switch assembly 132, which may be configured to respond to a user operation that translates the rear component 136 rearward (e.g., at least in…). Figure 23-24B (Discussed in the middle) and transmit control signals associated with the operating state of system 100.

[0085] The sleeve switch assembly 132 may include a sleeve switch 2704, which includes an inclined surface 174, such as Figure 28 As shown in the diagram. Sleeve 106 may include a recessed surface 2702 (e.g., a cutout in the edge of sleeve 106) such that when sleeve 106 is in the closed position (i.e., the foremost position), sleeve 106 does not engage sleeve switch 2704 (e.g., when the sleeve switch is pushed down). However, when sleeve 106 is in the open position (i.e., the final position, such as during a recoil simulation), the surface (e.g., the edge) of sleeve 106 may engage the top surface 2706 of sleeve switch 2704, pressing sleeve switch 2704 down, as shown in the diagram. Figure 30 Further discussion is needed. In some embodiments, ball bearing 148 (in...) Figure 30 (As shown in the figure) A hole 2710 can be provided in the top surface 2706 of the sleeve switch 2704 (in Figure 29 (shown in the diagram) and configured to abut against the sleeve 106 during recoil or pulling when moving backward into the open position. The ball bearing 148 prevents wear of the sleeve 106 on the top surface 2706, thereby allowing the edge of the sleeve 106 to easily pass over the top surface 2706 during rearward translation without scratching and / or damaging the top surface 2706. In some embodiments, the sleeve switch 2704 may be shaped similarly to a sleeve rod (e.g., a sleeve stop).

[0086] Figure 30Actuation of a sleeve switch assembly 132 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated. The sleeve switch assembly 132 may include a sleeve switch 2704 having an inclined surface 174. The sleeve switch assembly 132 may also include a pin 190 having a complementary inclined surface 3002. In various embodiments, the pin 190 may be substantially orthogonal to the sleeve switch 2704. When a user manipulates a rearward translation of the rear component 136, as indicated by directional arrow 3001, the rear component 136 may displace the sleeve switch 300 downward (e.g., away from the sleeve 106) such that the inclined surface 174 abuts against the complementary inclined surface 3002 and moves the pin 190 inward relative to the lower housing 104, as indicated by directional arrow 3003, to transmit a control signal to a logic device 152 (e.g., logic device 188). For example, when the pin 190 is moved inward by pressing the sleeve switch 2704, the surface 186 of the pin 190 can bias a component of the logic device 188 (e.g., a button or contact) to generate a control signal. The sleeve switch assembly 132 may also include a spring 182 configured to compress the pin 190 when the sleeve switch 2704 moves inward, and to push the pin 190 outward to return it to its original position once the sleeve 106 is no longer pressing down on the sleeve switch 2704.

[0087] Figures 31A-31F Various views of a grip switch 140 of a firearm training system 100 according to several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The grip switch 140 may be configured to be positioned on a grip 108 of the lower receiver 104 of a firearm such as a real firearm (e.g., a real pistol, real rifle, real shotgun, and / or the like) and / or a training firearm (e.g., a training pistol, training rifle, etc.). The grip switch 140 may include a base 402 configured to attach to the grip 108. The base 402 may be of various shapes, such as circular (e.g., annular or ring-shaped), triangular, rectangular, etc. For example, the base 402 may include an annular base having a cavity 402 configured to receive a button 404 of the grip switch 140.

[0088] The base 402 may include a tab 416 configured to abut against a fastener, such as a screw 1042 (in Figure 10 (as shown in the figure) to secure the base 402 to the grip 108. In various embodiments, the base 402 may include protrusions positioned around the side or periphery of the base 402, which are configured to prevent the base from rotating within the grip 108 and / or further secure the base 402 to the grip 108.

[0089] In various embodiments, the grip switch 140 may include a rear cover 408 to cover the internal components of the grip switch 140. The rear cover 408 may include one or more holes to allow, for example, a post 412 of the grip switch 140 to extend through.

[0090] The grip switch 140 may include a button 404, which may be at least partially disposed within a cavity of the base 402. The button 404 may be of various shapes, such as circular, triangular, rectangular, etc. In some embodiments, the base 402 and the button 404 may be similar shapes. In other embodiments, the base 402 and the button 404 may be complementary shapes. In other embodiments, the base 402 and the button 404 may be different shapes. The button 404 may be concentric with the base 402 (e.g., sharing the same central axis). The button 404 may include one or more recesses 406. Figure 31E and 31F As shown, the indentation 406 can indicate the orientation of the button 404 relative to the base 402 and / or the grip 108. For example, the button 404 can be oriented in an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the indentation 406 is vertically oriented when the button 404 is in the unlocked orientation, and horizontally oriented when the button 404 is in the locked position, and vice versa.

[0091] Still referencing Figure 31E and 31F In various embodiments, button 404 may be configured to rotate relative to base 402 between unlocking orientation 3130 and locking orientation 3140 in response to a first user operation. Button 404 may also be configured to be pressed relative to base 402 in response to a second user operation, in the unlocking orientation 3130, to generate a control signal. Button 404 may be configured to prevent pressing relative to base 402 in response to a second operation, in the locking orientation, to prevent the generation of a control signal.

[0092] The base 402 may include a top surface having one or more recesses configured to receive a user's finger and / or opposing thumb for first user manipulation. In some embodiments, the button 404 may include a surface and / or recess configured to allow a user to easily grasp the button 404 to move (e.g., rotate) the button 404 between a locked position and an unlocked position.

[0093] When in the unlocked orientation 3130, pressing button 404 can facilitate the activation of one or more illumination devices (e.g., illumination device 122) of system 100, which are communicatively connected to grip switch 140 (e.g., via wire 1036 or via any type of wireless connection). Illumination device 122 can be implemented as a laser sight, weapon light (e.g., a rail-mountable weapon light), etc. In some embodiments, a control signal can be configured to activate illumination device 122 associated with a corresponding firearm (such as system 100). In various embodiments, the control signal can be configured to cause logic associated with the firearm (such as logic device 152) to activate illumination device 122. For example, when a user holds grip 108, button 404 can be pressed down to activate a laser sight, allowing the user to see the position of their line of sight relative to a target (e.g., the position where the gun is aimed). Grip switch 140 can be positioned on grip 108 such that the user naturally contacts the grip switch (e.g., button 404) when holding grip 108, thereby allowing illumination to be provided immediately whenever the user manipulates the firearm.

[0094] As previously described, the illumination device 122 may include a laser sight (such as...) Figure 1-9 As shown in the diagram, the laser sight is configured to project a laser onto a target when activated by logic device 152. In some embodiments, the control signal is a first control signal, and logic device 152 may be configured to cause the laser to pulse in response to a second control signal generated in response to actuation of the trigger 110 of the firearm.

[0095] In some embodiments, system 100 may include a firearm, logic device 152, and laser sight, wherein the firearm may include a training pistol from a firearm training system (such as...). Figure 1-9 (as shown), training rifles for gun training systems, real pistols (e.g., live-fire pistols), real rifles (e.g., live-fire rifles), etc.

[0096] In some embodiments, the grip switch 140 may be integrated into a firearm (e.g., a real firearm or a training firearm, such as system 100). For example, the grip switch 140 may be integrated with the grip 108 of the firearm. As previously described, the grip switch 140 may be used with system 100 (e.g., a training pistol or rifle of a firearm training system).

[0097] Figure 32 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating a recoil assembly such as recoil assembly 150 according to embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. For illustrative purposes, reference is made primarily to the following: Figure 1-3 The process 3200 is described using the system 100 and its associated component arrangement as described in section 1. However, the process 3200 is not limited to this implementation. Any step, substep, subprocess, or block of the process 3200 can be related to... Figure 32 The embodiments shown are performed in different orders or arrangements; some may be omitted, others may be added, and some may be performed simultaneously as appropriate.

[0098] As shown in box 3205, process 3200 includes pulling a trigger 110, which can be operatively coupled to the recoil assembly 150. For example, a user can pull the trigger 110 back, causing the trigger 110 to pivot about pin 322, causing the sear rod 304 to advance forward through the sear ramp 318. In various embodiments, the trigger 110 extends from the housing 102 and can be configured to provide a control signal to actuate the solenoid 502 in response to a user pulling the trigger 110.

[0099] As shown in box 3210, process 3200 includes translating plunger 510 rearward from a rest position to an actuated position along and / or parallel to the longitudinal axis B of housing 102 to simulate recoil associated with firing a firearm. In some embodiments, process 3200 may include actuating solenoid 502 by logic device 152 in response to a control signal generated by trigger actuation (e.g., pulling). When solenoid 502 is actuated (e.g., current is passed through solenoid 502), plunger 510 may translate rearward as discussed previously herein.

[0100] As shown in box 3215, process 3200 may include applying a rearward force on housing 102 in response to rearward translation. In some embodiments, the rearward force may be applied to housing 102. In other embodiments, the rearward force may be applied to sleeve 106 (e.g., rear member 136). In some embodiments, applying a rearward force to sleeve 106 may cause sleeve 106 to translate rearward, simulating the circulation of the slide of a real firearm, as discussed previously herein.

[0101] Figure 33 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating the training magazine 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. For illustrative purposes, reference is made primarily to the following: Figure 1-32 The process 3300 is described using the system 100 and its associated component arrangement as described herein. However, the process 3300 is not limited to this implementation. Any step, substep, subprocess, or block of the process 3300 may be related to... Figure 33 The embodiments shown are performed in different orders or arrangements; some may be omitted, others may be added, and some may be performed simultaneously as appropriate.

[0102] As shown in block 3305, process 3300 includes selecting an operating mode using one or more selectable switches 206 disposed on body 202. In one or more embodiments, magazine 120 includes one or more switches 206a-b (e.g., selectors) configured to change the operating mode of system 100 (e.g., logic device 152). A first switch may include magazine capacity switch 206a, wherein process 3200 further includes adjusting the number of rounds of ammunition available during a training period managed by logic device 152 based on actuation of switch 206a. A second switch may include fault switch 206b, wherein process 3200 further includes activating or deactivating a fault operating mode of logic device 152 based on actuation of switch 206b. Activating a fault operating mode may include system 100 simulating a fault during a training period managed by logic device 152, as discussed previously herein.

[0103] As shown in block 3310, process 3300 includes inserting magazine 120 into magazine well 112. As previously described, training magazine 120 may include a simulated magazine body 202, wherein process 3200 further includes receiving magazine body 202 by magazine well 112 of simulated firearm housing 102. In some embodiments, magazine 120 includes power source 218, which may be disposed within body 202 and configured to power components of firearm training system 100. In one or more embodiments, process 3300 may include, in response to insertion of body 202 into magazine well 112, interface one or more electrical contacts 212 of a first set 212a with one or more complementary electrical contacts 154 of a first set 154a of magazine well 112 to transfer power from power source 218 to components disposed within housing 102.

[0104] As shown in box 3315, process 3300 includes actuating a trigger 110 of the simulated gun housing 102. Actuating the trigger 110 may include a user pulling the trigger 110 back relative to the lower receiver 104, as previously described herein.

[0105] As shown in box 3320, process 3300 includes informing the user of the operational status of system 100 using a visible status indicator 156. The operational status may include magazine capacity status, fault operation mode, and / or power level status of power supply 218. Notifying the user of the operational status may include the status indicator 156 providing visual and / or auditory signals. For example, the status indicator 156 may flash (e.g., flash), illuminate, and remain on until the user reacts, provides instructions (e.g., words or verbal commands), etc.

[0106] Figure 34 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating the sleeve 106 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. For illustrative purposes, reference is made primarily to the following: Figure 1-33The process 3400 is described using the system 100 and its associated component arrangement as described herein. However, the process 3400 is not limited to this implementation. Any step, sub-step, sub-process, or block of the process 3400 can be implemented in a manner consistent with... Figure 34 The embodiments shown are performed in different orders or arrangements; some may be omitted, others may be added, and some may be performed simultaneously as appropriate.

[0107] As shown in box 3405. Process 3400 includes translating the rear portion 136 of the sleeve 106 backward. In one or more embodiments, the simulated sleeve 106 may include a dual-part sleeve having a front portion 126 fixedly fastened to the lower receiver 104 and a rear portion 136 slidably fastened to the lower receiver 104 and the front portion 126. The simulated sleeve 106 may also include a spring 702, wherein process 3400 further includes biasing the rear portion 136 relative to the front portion 126 by the spring 702 and compressing it in response to a user sliding the rear portion 136 backward to pull the sleeve 106 and thus simulate the pulling of a firearm.

[0108] As shown in box 3410, process 3400 includes releasing rear member 136 such that spring 702 advances rear member 136. Releasing rear member 136 may include biasing spring 702 via head 712 and rear member 136 such that spring 702 expands, translating rear member 136 forward. In one or more embodiments, detection of movement of rear member 136 may include rear member 136 interacting with sleeve switch assembly 132 to generate a control signal received by logic device 152, which may convey the operating state of system 100 as previously described herein.

[0109] As shown in box 3415, process 3400 includes actuating trigger 110. Actuating trigger 110 may include pulling trigger 110, as previously described herein. In various embodiments, during a fault operation mode, the user may be unable to actuate trigger 110 until sleeve 106 (e.g., rear part 136) is pulled to simulate clearing the fault.

[0110] Figure 35 A flowchart illustrating the process of operating a grip switch according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. For illustrative purposes, reference is made primarily to the following: Figure 1-34 The process 3500 is described using the system 100 and its associated component arrangement as described herein. However, the process 3500 is not limited to this implementation. Any step, substep, subprocess, or block of the process 3500 can be implemented in a manner consistent with... Figure 35 The embodiments shown are performed in different orders or arrangements; some may be omitted, others may be added, and some may be performed simultaneously as appropriate.

[0111] As shown in box 3505, process 3500 includes a first operation provided by the user. The first operation may include rotating button 404 between an unlock orientation 3130 and a locking orientation 3140 relative to base 402 in response to the user's first operation.

[0112] As shown in box 3510, process 3500 includes a second operation provided by the user. The second operation may include pressing button 404 relative to base 402 to generate a control signal in response to the user's second operation when in unlock orientation 3130, and preventing pressing button 404 relative to base 402 to prevent the generation of a control signal in response to the second operation when in locked orientation 3140.

[0113] As shown in box 3515, process 3500 includes selectively actuating illumination device 122. Process 3500 may include actuating illumination device 122 when button 404 is pressed relative to base 402 in response to a second manipulation. Illumination device 122 may include a flashlight. In other embodiments, illumination device 122 may include a laser device (e.g., a laser sight) configured to project laser light onto a target, as discussed previously herein.

[0114] Figure 36 A flowchart illustrating a process 3600 of operating a firearms training system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. For illustrative purposes, reference is made primarily to the following: Figure 1-35 The process 3600 is described using the system 100 and its associated component arrangement as described herein. However, the process 3600 is not limited to this implementation. Any step, sub-step, sub-process, or block of the process 3600 can be implemented in conjunction with... Figure 36 The embodiments shown are performed in different orders or arrangements; some may be omitted, others may be added, and some may be performed simultaneously as appropriate.

[0115] As shown in box 3605, process 3600 includes selecting an operating mode for system 100 (e.g., logic device 152). As shown in box 3610, process 3600 includes inserting magazine 120 into magazine well 112 of grip 108. As shown in box 3615, process 3600 includes rearward translation of rear component 136 relative to lower receiver 104 to simulate pulling the slide of a firearm. In some embodiments, pulling slide 106 (e.g., rear component 136) may include actuating slide switch assembly 132. In one or more embodiments, the operating state may be based on one or more actuations of slide switch assembly 132. For example, actuating slide switch assembly 132 may be used to clear a fault or initiate a training session, as discussed previously herein. As shown in box 3620, process 3600 includes aiming illumination device 122 (such as a projected laser from a laser sight) at a target. As shown in box 3625, process 3600 includes actuating trigger 110 via user operation to simulate firing the firearm. As previously described, trigger assembly 130 may include interchangeable trigger assemblies, allowing users to become familiar with operating various types of triggers manufactured by different firearms manufacturers. Furthermore, the trigger pull weight can be adjusted by the user, as discussed previously herein. In some embodiments, process 3600 may include varying the amplitude of the laser sight based on the actuation of trigger 110 (e.g., switching between at least a first amplitude and a second amplitude), as discussed previously herein. For example, in some embodiments, process 3600 may include actuating grip switch 140 such that the laser sight generates light with a first amplitude, and actuating trigger 110 such that the laser sight generates light with a second amplitude, thereby indicating to the user that a simulated round has been fired. As shown in block 3630, process 3600 includes clearing the simulated malfunction if the user selects a malfunction operating mode using selector 206b.

[0116] Any step, substep, subprocess, or box in process 3200-3600 can be associated with... Figures 32-36 The embodiments shown are executed in different sequences or arrangements.

[0117] The embodiments are not limited to use in firearms training systems. The discussion of training systems and devices herein is exemplary only and not limiting. The embodiments can be configured for use with training firearms (such as training rifles and pistols) and / or real firearms (such as real rifles and pistols). In fact, the embodiments can be used with any desired system. Therefore, the embodiments can provide training components for a wide variety of different applications.

[0118] Where applicable, the various embodiments provided in this disclosure may be implemented using hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Furthermore, where applicable, without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, the various hardware and / or software components described herein may be combined into composite components comprising software, hardware, and / or both. Where applicable, without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, the various hardware and / or software components described herein may be divided into sub-components comprising software, hardware, or both. Additionally, where applicable, it is contemplated that software components may be implemented as hardware components, and vice versa.

[0119] According to the software disclosed herein, non-transitory instructions, program code, and / or data may be stored on one or more non-transitory machine-readable media. It is also contemplated that the software identified herein may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers and / or computer systems, networked, and / or otherwise. Where applicable, the order of the various steps described herein may be changed, combined into compound steps, and / or divided into sub-steps to provide the features described herein.

[0120] The foregoing description is not intended to limit this disclosure to the precise forms disclosed or to any particular field of use. The above embodiments are illustrative but not limiting of the invention. It is expected that various alternative embodiments and / or modifications of the invention, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible based on this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A firearms training system, the firearms training system comprising: Simulated gun casing; A recoil force assembly disposed within the housing, the recoil force assembly comprising: Solenoid, and A plunger, at least partially disposed within the solenoid; and The plunger is configured to translate rearward from a rest position to an actuated position along the longitudinal axis of the housing in response to actuation of the solenoid to simulate the recoil associated with firing a firearm.

2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising: A trigger that extends from the housing and is configured to provide a control signal to actuate the solenoid in response to a user of the system pulling the trigger.

3. The system according to claim 2, further comprising: A logic device configured to actuate the solenoid in response to the control signal.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The housing includes: Lower receiver, the lower receiver including a grip and a trigger; and A simulated sleeve fixed to the lower casing.

5. The system according to claim 4, wherein, The recoil assembly is at least partially disposed within the lower casing, such that the plunger, in response to the actuation of the solenoid, applies a rearward force on the lower casing of the housing to simulate recoil.

6. The system according to claim 4, wherein, The recoil assembly is at least partially disposed within the simulated sleeve, such that the plunger, in response to the actuation of the solenoid, applies a rearward force on the sleeve, causing at least a portion of the sleeve to translate rearward relative to the lower casing.

7. The system according to claim 1, further comprising: A spring, the spring being configured to bias the plunger relative to the solenoid; and The spring is configured to compress in response to actuation of the solenoid, so that the plunger returns from the actuated position to the rest position.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The plunger includes: Located at the proximal end within the solenoid From the distal end extending from the solenoid, and The distal end moves toward the solenoid in response to the actuation of the solenoid.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein, The firearm training system is a training pistol.

10. A method of operating the system according to claim 1, the method comprising: Pull the trigger operably connected to the recoil assembly; The plunger is translated rearward along the longitudinal axis of the housing from the rest position to the actuated position to simulate the recoil associated with firing a firearm. as well as A rearward force is applied to the housing in response to the rearward translation.

11. A firearms training system, the firearms training system comprising: Training magazine, the training magazine comprising: A training magazine body configured to receive a magazine well that simulates a firearm casing; A power source, wherein the power source is disposed within the main body and configured to power components of the firearm training system; and A first set of one or more electrical contacts, configured to interface with a first set of one or more complementary electrical contacts of the magazine well in response to insertion of the body into the magazine well, to transfer power from the power source to a component disposed within the housing.

12. The system according to claim 11, wherein, The magazine also includes: A spring-loaded member extending from the end of the magazine body and configured to be selectively pressed downward by a user toward the end of the magazine body to simulate ammunition.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein: The first set of electrical contacts is disposed on the spring-loaded member; and The spring-loaded member is configured to bias the first set of electrical contacts against the first set of complementary electrical contacts when the magazine is inserted into the magazine well.

14. The system according to claim 11, wherein, The component is a logic device, wherein the magazine further includes: One or more user-selectable switches are provided on the main body; and A second set of one or more electrical contacts, configured to interface with a second set of one or more complementary electrical contacts of the magazine well in response to insertion of the body into the magazine well, to transmit control signals from the switch, thereby adjusting the operating mode of the logic device.

15. The system according to claim 14, wherein: The switch is a resistance switch; and The control signal includes voltage and / or current regulated by the switch and transmitted between the second set of electrical contacts.

16. The system according to claim 14, wherein, The one or more switches include: A magazine capacity switch configured to adjust the number of rounds of ammunition available during a training period managed by the logic device.

17. The system according to claim 14, wherein, The one or more switches include: A fault switch configured to activate a fault operation mode of the logic device to simulate functional malfunction during training periods managed by the logic device.

18. The system of claim 14, further comprising: The simulated gun casing; The logic device; as well as A visible status indicator, configured to notify the user of the system's operational status.

19. The system according to claim 18, wherein, The operating state includes one or more of the following: Magazine capacity status; Fault operation mode; and / or The power level status of the power source.

20. A method of operating the system according to claim 11, the method comprising: The operating mode is selected using one or more selectable switches provided on the main body; Insert the magazine into the magazine well; Actuate the trigger of the simulated gun casing; as well as Use a visible status indicator to notify the user of the system's operational status.

21. A firearms training system, the firearms training system comprising: Simulated firearms, the simulated firearms comprising: Lower receiver, the lower receiver including a grip and a trigger; and Simulated sleeve, the sleeve comprising: The front component is securely fastened to the lower housing. The rear component is slidably fastened to the lower housing and the front component. A spring configured to bias the rear component relative to the front component and compress in response to a user sliding the rear component backward to simulate the pulling of the gun.

22. The system according to claim 21, wherein: The front component includes a cavity extending along the longitudinal axis of the sleeve; The system also includes an extension member fixed to the rear component and configured to slide together with the rear component; The extension member extends at least partially into the cavity of the front component; and The extension member is configured to compress the spring in response to the rearward sliding of the rear component.

23. The system according to claim 22, wherein: The extension member is threadedly attached to the rear component to selectively adjust the position of the extension member, thereby adjusting the amount of compressive force experienced by the user during the rearward sliding of the rear component.

24. The system according to claim 22, wherein: The extension member includes a head configured to bias the spring when the user manipulates the rear member to translate backward.

25. The system according to claim 21, wherein, The lower casing also includes a sleeve switch assembly configured to transmit a control signal associated with an operating state in response to a user operation that causes the rear component to translate rearward.

26. The system according to claim 25, wherein, The front component includes a visible status indicator configured to notify the user of the operating status.

27. The system according to claim 26, wherein, The operating status includes fault operation mode.

28. The system according to claim 21, wherein, The sleeve switch assembly includes: Including sleeve switches with inclined surfaces; Includes a pin with complementary inclined surfaces, wherein the pin is orthogonal to the sleeve switch; and When the user manipulates the rear component to move backward, the rear component causes the sleeve switch to move downward, so that the inclined surface abuts the complementary inclined surface, and causes the pin to move inward relative to the lower housing to transmit the control signal to the logic device.

29. The system according to claim 21, wherein, The front component includes a notch configured to engage a holster to secure the firearm within the holster.

30. A method of operating the system according to claim 21, the method comprising: The rear component of the sleeve is moved backward; Release the rear component, causing the spring to advance the rear component; as well as Actuate the trigger.

31. A system comprising: A grip switch, configured to be positioned on a grip on the lower receiver of the firearm, the grip switch comprising: Base, the base being configured to attach to the grip; and A button, at least partially disposed within the cavity of the base, is configured to: In response to the user's first manipulation, it rotates relative to the base between an unlocked orientation and a locked orientation. In response to a second user action of pressing relative to the base while in the unlocked orientation to generate a control signal, and In response to the second manipulation, when in the locked orientation, pressure is prevented relative to the base to prevent the generation of the control signal.

32. The system according to claim 31, wherein, The control signal is configured to activate the lighting device associated with the firearm.

33. The system according to claim 32, wherein, The control signal is configured to cause a logic device associated with the firearm to activate the lighting device.

34. The system according to claim 33, wherein: The illumination device is a laser sight, which is configured to project a laser onto a target at a first amplitude when activated by the logic device.

35. The system according to claim 34, wherein: The control signal is the first control signal; The laser sight is a variable output laser sight; and The logic device is configured to, in response to a second control signal, cause the laser sight to project a laser at a second amplitude higher than the first amplitude to simulate firing ammunition from the firearm, the second control signal being generated in response to the actuation of the firearm's trigger.

36. The system of claim 35, further comprising: The firearm; The logic device; as well as The laser aiming device.

37. The system according to claim 31, wherein, The base includes a top surface, the top surface including one or more recesses configured to receive a user's finger and / or opposite thumb to facilitate the first user's manipulation.

38. The system according to claim 31, further comprising: The firearm; and The grip switch is integrated with the grip of the gun.

39. The system according to claim 38, wherein, The firearm in question is a training pistol from a firearms training system.

40. A method of operating the system according to claim 31, the method comprising: The first operation is provided by the user; as well as The second operation is provided by the user.

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