Trigger hanger

Abstract

A novel arrangement of a trigger hanger for a firearm is disclosed. The trigger hanger is configured to attach to a receiver of the firearm and a trigger assembly. The trigger hanger includes a base and sidewalls that extend on lateral sides of the base. Between the sidewalls, the trigger hanger defines a central opening that is configured to receive the trigger assembly. To attach to the receiver, the trigger hanger includes end openings on a first end and a second end. Upper surfaces on forward and / or rearward portions of the trigger hanger can be shaped to complement portions of a bottom surface of the receiver. The sidewalls define a sidewall height and the forward and rearward portions define heights. Further the trigger hanger includes intermediate portions between each end and the sidewalls. The intermediate portions define an intermediate portion height less than that of the sidewalls and forward and rearward portions.

Description

[0001] TRIGGER HANGER

[0002] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention pertains generally to firearms. More specifically, the present disclosure pertains to unique aspects and arrangements of a trigger hanger for a firearm.

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] A unique trigger hanger has been developed to couple a trigger assembly to a receiver in a firearm. The trigger hanger includes a base that extends from a first end to a second end. The trigger hanger base defines a length between the first end and second end. The trigger hanger defines a width that extends from a first lateral side to a second lateral side. Further, the trigger hanger defines a height between a top side and bottom side. In one embodiment, the length is greater than the width and greater than the height. The base of the trigger hanger defines a central opening that extends from the botom side to the top side. The central opening is positioned between the first lateral side and the second lateral side and between the first end and the second end. On the top side, the base can define a first surface that is non-planar, such as a concave surface. In one example, the first surface is designed to complement a surface on the receiver.

[0006] The trigger hanger further includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first sidewall extends along the first lateral side and defines a first sidewall height. Similarly, the second sidewall extends along the second lateral side and defines a second sidewall height. Between the sidewalls and the first end, the base defines an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion defines an intermediate height, and a forward portion defines a forward portion height. In one embodiment, the height of at least one of the sidewalls is greater than the forward portion height and the intermediate height. In another embodiment, the forward portion height is greater than the intermediate height. In yet another embodiment, the base defines a second intermediate portion between the sidewalls and the second end. The height of the sidewalls is similarly greater than a height of a rearward portion and a height of the second intermediate portion.

[0007] To couple to the trigger assembly, the first and second sidewalls define pin openings that are configured to accommodate one or more pins. On the first sidewall, the pin openings extend from the first lateral side to the cental opening. On the second side wall, the pin openings extend from the second lateral side to the central opening. The pin openings allow the trigger hanger to couple to the trigger assembly through one or more pins. To couple to the receiver, the trigger Iran ger defines openings on the forward portion and rearward portion. The openings extend from the bottom side to the top side of the base. With the openings, the trigger hanger is configured to couple to the receiver through screws and / or other fasteners. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG, 1 is a side view of a firearm.

[0009] FIG, 2 is a side view of an action and a barrel, components of the FIG, 1 firearm,

[0010] FIG, 3 is a side view of a trigger assembly, a receiver, and a trigger hanger, components of the FIG. 2 action.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the FIG, 3 trigger assembly, receiver, and trigger hanger.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective Gew of a striker frame and the FIG. 3 trigger assembly and trigger hanger. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the FIG. 3 trigger hanger and receiver.

[0013] FIG, 7 is a bottom plan Gew of the FIG, 3 trigger hanger and receiver.

[0014] FIG, 8 is a cross-sectional view of the FIG, 3 trigger hanger and receiver taken along line 8-8.

[0015] FIG. 9 is perspective view of the FIG. 3 trigger hanger. FIG. 10 is top plan view of the FIG, 3 trigger hanger.

[0016] FIG. 11 is side view of the FIG. 3 trigger hanger.

[0017] DESCRIPTION OF THE SELECTED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications in the described embodiments, and any further applications of the princi ples of the invention as described herein are contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. One embodiment of the invention is shown in great detail, although it will be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art that some features that are not relevant to the present invention may not be shown for the sake of clarity.

[0019] Directional terms, such as forward, rearward, top, bottom, etc., are used in this description with reference to the specific embodiment shown and used for purposes of clarity. It should be recognized that these terms are not meant to be limiting.

[0020] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, firearms 50 include a barrel 52 and an action 54. The barrel 52 serves to direct a projectile being fired, and the action 54 serves to selectively load a projectile (e.g., a bullet contained as part of a cartridge or shell), fire the projectile, and / or extract a spent cartridge / shell easing after firing of the projectile. Different configurations of actions 54 allow firearms 50 to operate in a single shot manner, in a semi-automatic manner, and / or in an automatic manner.

[0021] Certain types of firearms 50, such as rifles and shotguns, further include a stock 56. The stock 56 provides a structure for a user to hold the firearm during operation. The stock 56 generally contacts and supports a receiver 60 of the firearm. Some stocks 56 further contact and support the barrel 52.

[0022] A front end of the receiver 60 couples to the barrel 52 (e.g., a barrel extension). The receiver 60 may at least partially contain other parts of the action 54 such as a reciprocating bolt and / or a firing pin or striker. For example, in actions 54 including a bolt, the bolt may be positioned within the receiver 60. However, a portion of the bolt assembly 62 may extend outside the receiver 60 at least during one or more times during operation of the firearm 50.

[0023] In some firearms 50, a bottom metal 66 is positioned at least partially within the stock 56 below7the receiver 60. The bottom meta! 66 may be coupled to the stock 56 and / or the receiver 60. For example, the bottom metal 66 may be coupled to the receiver 60 through one or more screws or other fasteners. The bottom metal 66 may include a trigger guard and / or a magazine well for receiving a magazine of ammunition. Further included in the action 54 is a trigger assembly 68. The trigger assembly 68 is coupled to the receiver 60 by at least a trigger banger 70. Portions of the trigger assembly 68 and / or trigger hanger 70 may be positioned inside the receiver 60.

[0024] When the trigger assembly 68 is coupled to the trigger hanger 70, at least a portion of the trigger assembly 68 may be positioned within the trigger hanger 70. Also, when coupled to the trigger hanger 70. a portion of the trigger assembly 68 (e.g., a hammer) may extend above a top surface of the trigger hanger 70 and / or a portion of the trigger assembly 68 (e.g., a trigger) may extend beneath a bottom surface of the trigger hanger 70.

[0025] Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, the trigger hanger 70 is positioned on a lower portion of the receiver 60. Preferably, the trigger hanger 70 is coupled directly to the receiver 60. The trigger hanger 70 can be configured to couple to various types of trigger assemblies. For example, the trigger hanger 70 can be configured to couple a Remington 700 type of trigger assembly 68 to the receiver 60.

[0026] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the trigger hanger 70 has a first end 74 on a forward-portion of the trigger hanger 70 and a second end 76 on a rearward-portion of the trigger hanger 70. The trigger hanger 70 further includes a first sidewall 80 along a first lateral side of the trigger hanger 70 and / or a second sidewall 82 along a second lateral side of the trigger hanger 70. The first sidewall 80 and / or second sidewall 82 extend along a length of the trigger hanger 70 between the first end 74 and second end 76.

[0027] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the trigger hanger 70 can be coupled to the receiver 60 through one or more fasteners. For example, one or more screws may extend through the forward portion 84 and / or the rearward portion 86 of the trigger hanger 70. The trigger hanger 70 may be coupled to the receiver 60 using any number of fasteners. In addition to screws, suitable fasteners may include bolts, nails, pins, rivets, adhesive, clips, and / or another type of fastener.

[0028] The fasteners in the illustrated embodiment are oriented vertically and are inserted from a lower portion of the trigger hanger 70 into a lower portion of the receiver 60. The screws or other fastener(s), however, may be oriented in another direction, for example along a horizontal direction. Screws and / or other fasteners may couple to one or more portions of the trigger hanger 70 between the forward portion 84 and rearward portion 86.

[0029] To couple the trigger assembly 68 to the trigger hanger 70, one or more fasteners may couple the trigger assembly 68 to the trigger hanger 70, For example, one or more pins 88 may extend titrough a portion of the trigger hanger 70 and through a portion of the trigger assembly 68, In the illustrated embodiment, three pins 88 couple the trigger assembly 68 to the trigger hanger 70. Any number of pins 88 may be used to couple the trigger assembly 68 to the trigger banger 70. Alternatively, the trigger assembly 68 may be a coupled to the trigger hanger 70 using one or more bolts, screws, nails, rivets, adhesive, clips, and / or other fasteners. In the shown embodiment, the pins 88 are oriented in a horizontal direction. Alternatively, pins 88 and / or other fasteners may be oriented in one or more other directions, such as a vertical direction.

[0030] FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of the trigger assembly 68, the trigger hanger 70, and a striker frame 92. In an assembled firearm 50, the striker frame 92 has a portion positioned in an inner portion of the receiver 60 one or more times during operation of the firearm 50. Accordingly for ease of understanding, the receiver 60 is not shown to provide a direct view of other components. The striker frame 92 can be a part of the bolt assembly 62 or another part of the action 54.

[0031] In the shown embodiment, a lowermost portion the striker frame 92 extends below an uppermost portion of the trigger hanger 70. The trigger hanger 70 defines a clearance opening 94 on an upper side of a rearward portion 86 to provide clearance for the lower portion of the striker frame 92 to reciprocate relative to the trigger hanger 70. Alternatively, another portion of the trigger assembly 68 can define an opening to provide clearance for the lower portion of the striker frame 92. When the action 54 is ready for firing, a portion of the trigger assembly 68 retains the lowermost portion of the striker frame 92 in a rearward position. Upon pulling the trigger, the trigger assembly 68 allows the striker frame 92 to travel forwards (i.e., towards a cartridge to be fired) and cause the striker to contact a primer on the cartridge.

[0032] Referring now to FIG, 6, the receiver 60 defines a receiver opening 98 on a lower portion of the receiver 60. The receiver opening 98 may be sized and shaped to receive an upper portion of the trigger hanger 70. For example, the receiver opening 98 preferably has a length that is greater than a corresponding length of an upper portion of the trigger hanger 70. Additionally, the receiver opening 98 preferably has a width that is greater than a corresponding width of the upper portion of the trigger hanger 70. The upper portion of the trigger hanger 70 may, therefore, be positioned within at least a portion of the receiver opening 98, The upper portion may be a portion of the sidewalls 80 and 82.

[0033] The trigger hanger 70 defines a central opening 100 that extends from a lower surface through an upper surface of the trigger hanger 70. The central opening 100 is positioned between the first end 74 and second end 76 and between the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82, In the shown embodiment the central opening 100 of the trigger hanger 70 is oriented in the same direction as the receiver opening 98, In the shown embodiment, the trigger hanger 70 extends circumferen Hally around the central opening 100. In another embodiment, the trigger hanger 70 extends only partially around the circumference of the central opening 100.

[0034] The trigger hanger 70 further defines pin openings 102 through the sidewalls. The pin openings 102 are preferably sized and shaped to receive pins 88 therethrough to secure the trigger assembly 68 within the trigger hanger 70. For example, the pin openings 102 may be larger in diameter than the pins 88 such that the pins 88 can be positioned within the pin openings 102. The pin openings 102 and pins 88 may be configured such that the pins 88 fiictionaliy held in place within the pin openings 102.

[0035] The pin openings 102 and the pins 88 may have a circular cross-sectional shape. Alternatively, the pin openings 102 and the pins 88 may have a polygonal (e.g., rectangular) cross-sections. The shape of the pin openings 102 may change along a direction through the pin openings 102 such that movement of the pins 88 is restricted through the pin openings 102.

[0036] The pins 88 preferabl y extend through both sides of the trigger hanger 70 and across the central opening 100, In an alternate embodiment, one or more pins 88 may extend through only one side of the trigger hanger 70 and across the central opening 100. In yet another embodiment, one or more pins 88 may not fully extend across the central opening 100. Preferably, if there are multiple pins 88, the size and shape of the pins 88 may be the same for each pin. It should be appreciated, however, that the size and shape of any pin may be different from one or more other pins 88.

[0037] With reference now to FIG. 7, an upper portion of the trigger hanger 70 is received within the receiver opening 98 when the trigger hanger 70 is coupled to the receiver 60, Preferably, the receiver opening 98 has a greater cross-sectional dimension that the received upper portion of the trigger hanger 70 along at least one dimension. For example, a length 104 of the receiver open ing 98 may be greater than a length 106 of the received upper portion of the trigger hanger 70 such that a lengthwise space 108 is defined between the receiver opening 98 and the recei ved upper portion of the trigger hanger 70 when the upper portion is received therein. Similarly, a widthwise space 1 10 may be defined by a difference between a width 1 12 of the receiver opening 98 and a width 114 of the upper portion of the trigger hanger 70. In the shown embodiment, the lengthwise space 108 is greater than the widthwise space 110. In an altera ate embodiment, the widthwise space 1 10 may be greater than the lengthwise space 108, or the width wise space 110 and the lengthwise space 108 may be equivalent. FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section of the receiver 60, the trigger hanger 70, and the trigger assembly 68 taken along line 8-8 in FIG, 7. As shown, a portion of the trigger hanger 70 and a portion of the trigger assembly 68 are received within the receiver opening 98. A portion of the trigger assembly 68 is also received within the central opening 100 of the trigger hanger 70. Preferably, the shape and orientation of the receiver opening 98 are configured to match the shape and orientation of the trigger hanger 70 and the trigger assembly 68.

[0038] FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 illustrate an exemplary trigger hanger 70. The trigger hanger 70 includes a trigger hanger base 120. The trigger hanger base 120 extends from the first end 74 to the second end 76. As shown in FIG. 10, the trigger hanger 70 de lines the trigger han ger length 121 extending from the first end 74 to the second end 76.

[0039] Fhe trigger hanger base 120 has a first lateral side 122 and a second lateral side 124. The trigger hanger 70 defines the trigger hanger width 114 extending from the first lateral side 122 to the second lateral side 124. The central opening 100 is positioned between the first lateral side 122 and second lateral side 124 and between the first end 74 and second end

[0040] 76.

[0041] The trigger hanger base 120 further includes a bottom side 128 and a top side 130.

[0042] The bottom side 128 is located on a lower portion of the trigger hanger base 120. The top side 130 is located on an upper portion of the trigger hanger base 120. The trigger hanger 70 defines a trigger hanger height 132 between the top side 130 and the bottom side 128. The trigger hanger height 132 may vary along a length of the trigger hanger 70. Alternatively, the trigger hanger height 132 may be consistent across the length of the trigger hanger 70.

[0043] The first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82 are positioned on the first lateral side 122 and second lateral side 124 respectively. The first sidewall 80 defines a first side upper face 136 on an upper portion of the first sidewall 80. Similarly, the second sidewall 82 defines a second side upper face 138 on an upper portion of the second sidewall 82.

[0044] The first sidewall 80 may extend continuously with the second sidewall 82 along a length of the trigger hanger 70. In the illustrated example, the first sidewall 80 and the second sidewall 82 extend continuously along the same length of the trigger hanger 70. One or more bridge portions may span between the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82, Preferably, a forward bridge portion 142 connects the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82 at forwards ends of the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82. Similarly, a rearward bridge portion 144 may connect the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82 at rearward ends of the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82. While the trigger hanger 70 has been described as having a plurality of sidewalls, it should be appreciated that the trigger hanger 70 could include only one sidewall extending above the base of the trigger hanger 70.

[0045] The first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82 preferably define pin openings 102. The pin openings 102 are preferably oriented in a direction transverse to the orientation of the central opening 100. In the shown embodiment, both the first side wall 80 and second sidewall 82 define pin openings 102. In an alternate embodiment, only one sidewall defines pin openings 102. In the illustrated embodiment, both the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82 define three pin openings 102. Alternatively, the first sidewall 80 and second sidewall 82 may define any number of pin openings 102, and the number of pin openings 102 may differ between the first sidewall 80 and the second sidewall 82.

[0046] The trigger hanger 70 may define a first upper surface 148 positioned between the central opening 100 and the first end 74. Similarly, the trigger hanger 70 may define a second upper surface 150 positioned between the central opening 100 and the second end 76.

[0047] The first upper surface 148 may be non-planar in a direction along the trigger hanger width 114. For example, the first upper surface 148 may be at least partially concave. Preferably, the first upper surface 148 is complementary to a first lower surface of the receiver 60. Similarly, the second upper surface 150 may be non-planer in a direction along the trigger hanger width 1 14. For instance, the second upper surface 150 may be at least partially concave. The second upper surface 150 may be complementary to a second lower surface of the receiver 60.

[0048] The second upper surface 150 may be the same shape as the first upper surface 148. Alternatively, the second upper surface 150 may differ from the first upper surface 148. For example, the second upper surface 150 may be complementary to a differently shaped portion of the receiver 60 than the first upper surface 148.

[0049] The trigger hanger 70 defines one or more end openings 156 on at least one of the forward portion 84 and the rearward portion 86. The one or more end openings 156 extend from the top side 130 to the bottom side 128. In the shown embodiment, an end opening 156 extends from the first upper surface 148 to the bottom side 128 and another end opening 156 extends from the second upper surface 150 to the bottom side 128. In an alternate embodiment, the trigger hanger 70 defines an end opening 156 on only the forward portion 84. fhe one or more end openings 156 may be shaped for a specific type of screw' or other fasteners. In one example, the end openings 156 are countersunk in order to accommodate countersunk screws. Alternatively, the end openings 156 may be counterbored or have a constant cross-sectional dimension throughout the end opening 156.

[0050] Turning now to FIG. 11, the trigger hanger 70 defines a first sidewall height 160 between the first side upper face 136 and the bottom side 128. Similarly, the trigger hanger 70 defines a second side wall height 162 between the second side upper face 138 and the bottom side 128. In the shown embodiment, the first sidewall height 160 and the second si de wall height 162 are equivalent and constant along the direction of the trigger hanger length 121. In another embodiment the first sidewal 1 height 160 may differ from the second sidewall height 162, In yet another embodiment, one or both of the first sidewall height 160 and second sidewall height 162 may vary along the direction of the trigger hanger length 121.

[0051] 1'he trigger hanger 70 defines forward portion height 164 measured between an uppermost portion of the first upper surface 148 and the bottom side 128 at the forward, portion 84. Similarly, the trigger hanger 70 defines a rearward-portion height measured between an uppermost portion of the second upper surface 150 and the bottom side 128 at the rearward portion 86.

[0052] The forward portion height 164 audfor the rearward portion height 166 can vary along a direction along the trigger hanger width 114, For example, the upper surface of the forward portion 84 and / or the rearward portion 86 can be a concave surface along a directed extending across the width of the trigger hanger 70. Alternatively, one or both of the first and second end heights may be consistent along a direction along one of the trigger hanger width 1 14 or the trigger hanger length 121.

[0053] In the shown embodiment, the top side 130 of the forward portion 84 defines a profile that is symmetric to the top side 130 of the rearward portion 86. In another embodiment, the topsides of the forward portion 84 and rearward portion 86 have different profiles along at least one direction along the trigger hanger width 114 and / or the trigger hanger length 121.

[0054] The trigger hanger base 120 includes a first intermediate portion 168 that is positioned between the first end 74 and the first sidewall 80 and, -or second sidewall 82 (and / or the forward bridge portion 142). The trigger hanger base 120 can also include a second intermediate portion 170 that is positioned between the second end 76 and the first sidewall 80 and / or second sidewall 82 (and / or the rearward bridge portion 144).

[0055] The first intermediate portion 168 defines a first intermediate height 172 between the bottom side 128 and the top side 130. Similarly, the second intermediate portion 170 defines a second intermediate height 174 between the bottom side 128 and the top side 130. The first intermediate height 172 and second intermediate height 174 may vary along a direction along the trigger hanger length 121. The first intermediate height 172 and second intermediate height 174 may additionally or alternatively vary along a direction along the trigger hanger width 1 14. In the shown embodiment, both the first intermediate height 172 and second intermediate height 174 are consistent across the trigger hanger width 1 14 and across the trigger hanger length 121 .

[0056] Preferably, at least one of the sidewall heights 160 and 162 at one or more points may be greater than one of the forward portion height 164 and rearward portion height 166. In the shown embodiment, both the first sidewall height 160 and second sidewall height 162 are greater than both the forward portion height 164 and rearward portion height 166. In another embodiment, at least one of the forward portion height 164 and rearward portion height 166 is greater than or equal to at least one of the first sidewall height 160 and second sidewall height 162,

[0057] The forward portion height 164 and / or rearward portion height 166 at one or more points may be greater than one of the first intermediate height 172 and / or second intermediate height 174. In the shown embodiment, both the forward portion height 164 and the rearward portion height 166 are greater than both the first intermediate height 172 and second intermediate height 174. I n another embodiment, at least one of the first intermediate height 172 and second intermediate height 174 is greater than or equal to one of the forward portion height 164 and rearward portion height 166 at one or more points.

[0058] On the bottom side 128, the trigger hanger base 120 can define a clearance recess 178. The clearance recess 178 may provide space for one or more other components of the firearm 50, In the shown embodiment, the clearance recess 178 provides space for the movement of a safety plate of the trigger assembly 68. The clearance recess 178 extends from the bottom side 128 into a portion of the trigger hanger base 120 located above the bottom side 128. In the shown embodiment, a surface of the clearance recess 178 has a constant curvature. A surface that defines the clearance recess 178 may include straight segments, curved segments, or a combination of straight and curved segments.

[0059] The following numbered clauses set out specific embodiments that may be useful in understanding the present invention:

[0060] 1 , A trigger hanger for a firearm, the trigger hanger comprising: a base having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first lateral side to a second lateral, and a height extending from a bottom side to a top side; wherein the length is greater than the width and greater than the height; wherein the base defines a central opening extending from the bottom side to the top side; wherein the top side of the base has a first surface that is non-planar along a direction extending along the width.

[0061] 2. The trigger hanger of clause 1 , wherein first surface is concave.

[0062] 3. The trigger hanger of any preceding clause, wherein the first surface is positioned between the central opening and the first end.

[0063] 4. The trigger hanger of any preceding clause, wherein the first surface defines a first opening extending from the bottom side to the top side.

[0064] 5. The trigger hanger of any preceding clause, wherein the base defines first and second sidewalls extending along at least portion of the length; and wherein said first sidewall is on a first side of the central opening and the second sidewall is on a second side of the central opening; wherein the first si de wall has a height greater than a height of the first surface.

[0065] 6. The trigger hanger of clause 5, wherein a portion of said base located between said first end and said first sidewall has a height that is less than the first sidewall and the first surface.

[0066] 7. The trigger hanger of any preceding clause, comprising a second surface that is separate ft om the first surface and that is non-planar along a direction extending along the width.

[0067] 8. The trigger hanger of clause 7, wherein the second surface is concave.

[0068] 9. The trigger hanger of any of clauses 7-8, wherein, the second surface is posi tioned between the central opening and the second end.

[0069] 10. The trigger hanger of any of clauses 7-9, wherein the second surface defines a second opening extending from the bottom side to the top side.

[0070] I I. The trigger hanger of any of clauses 5-10, wherein a portion of said base located between said second end and said sidewall has a height that is less than the second side wall and the second surface.

[0071] 12. The trigger hanger of any of clauses 5- 1 1 , wherein the first sidewall defines a first side opening and the second sidewall defines a second side opening positioned opposite of and aligned with said first side opening relative to the central opening.

[0072] 13. The trigger hanger of any preceding clause, wherein said central opening is sized to receive a Remington 700 style trigger. 14. The trigger hanger of any of clauses 4-13, wherein the first opening at the bottom side is countersunk.

[0073] 15. The trigger hanger of any preceding clause, wherein one or more upper surfaces of said first and second ends are complimentary to a portion of a surface on a cylinder.

[0074] 16. A trigger hanger for a firearm, the trigger hanger comprising: a base having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first lateral side to a second lateral side, and a height extending from a bottom side to a top side; a first sidewall extending along said first lateral side, having a height extending from said lower side of said base to an upper side of said first side wall, and having a length extending along said length of said base; and a second sidewall extending along said second lateral side, having a height extending from said lower side of said base to an upper side of said second sidewalk and having a length extending along said length of said base; wherein said base defines a central opening extending through said height and positioned between said first end and said second end and between said first lateral side and said second lateral side; and wherein the base has a first portion positioned between said first sidewalls and said first end, said first portion having a height lesser than that of said first sidewall and of a second portion of the base positioned between the first portion and the first end.

[0075] 17. The trigger hanger of clause 16, wherein the trigger hanger is monolithic in construction.

[0076] 18. 'Idle trigger hanger of any of clauses 16-17, wherein said height of said first sidewall is greater than said height of said first portion.

[0077] 19. A receiver assembly for a firearm, the receiver assembly comprising: a receiver, wherein a lower surface of the receiver is convex, and wherein the receiver defines a receiver opening on the lower surface of the receiver; and a trigger hanger, wherein the trigger hanger includes: a base having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending fixrm a first lateral side to a second lateral side, and a height extending from a botom side to a top side; wherein said base defines a centra! opening ex tending through said heigh t and positioned between said first end and said second end and between said first lateral side and said second lateral side; wherein said first lateral side defines a first sidewall cross-pin opening extending from said first lateral side to said central opening, and wherein said second lateral side defines a second sidewall cross-pin opening extending from said second lateral side to the said central opening; and wherein said upper side has a concave upper surface mating with said convex surface of said receiver.

[0078] 20. The assembly of clause 19, wherein said trigger hanger further includes: a first sidewall extending along said first lateral side, having a height extending from said bottom side of said base to an upper side of said first sidewall, and having a length extending along said length of said base; and a second sidewall extending along said second lateral side, having a height extending from said bottom side of said base to an upper side of said second sidewall, and having a l ength extending along said length of said base; wherein said sidewalls extend into said receiver opening.

[0079] 21 . The receiver assembly of clause 20, wherein a space in the receiver opening between sidewalls and said receiver along said length is greater than a space in the receiver opening between said sidewalls and said receiver along said width.

[0080] While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only the preferred embodiment has been shown and described and that all changes, equivalents, and modifications that come within the spirit of the inventions defined by following claims are desired to be protected. All publications, patents, and patent applications cited in this specification are herein incorporated by reference as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference and set forth in its entirety herein.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A trigger hanger for a firearm, the trigger banger comprising: a base having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first lateral side to a second lateral, and a height extending from a bottom side to a top side; wherein the length is greater than the width and greater than the height; wherein the base defines a central opening extending from the bottom side to the top side; wherein the top side of the base has a first surface that is nompianar along a direction extending along the width,2. The trigger hanger of claim 1 , wherein first surface is concave,3. The trigger hanger of claim 1 , wherein the first surface is positioned between the central opening and the first end.

4. The trigger hanger of claim 3, wherein the first surface defines a first opening extending from the bottom side to the top side,5. The trigger hanger of claim 1, wherein the base defines first and second sidewalls extending along at least portion of the length; and wherein said first sidewall is on a first side of the central opening and the second sidewall is on a second side of the centra! opening; wherein the first sidewall has a height greater than a height of the first surface.

6. Hie trigger hanger of claim 5, wherein a portion of said base located between said first end and said first sidewall has a height that is less than the first sidewall and the first surface.

7. The trigger hanger of claim 5, comprising a second surface that is separate .from the first surface and that is non -planar along a direction extending along the width,8. The trigger hanger of claim 7, wherein the second surface is concave,9. The trigger hanger of claim 8, wherein the second surface is positioned between the central opening and the second end,10. The trigger hanger of claim 9, wherein the second surface defines a second opening extending from the bottom side to the top side.1 1. The trigger hanger of claim 10, wherein a portion of said base located between said second end and said sidewall has a height that is less than the second sidewall and the second surface.

12. The trigger hanger of claim 5, wherein the first sidewall defines a first side opening and the second sidetvall defines a second side opening positioned opposite of and aligned with said first side opening relative to the central opening.

13. Tiie trigger hanger of claim 5, wherein said central opening is sized to receive a Remington 700 style trigger,14. The trigger hanger of claim 4, wherein the first opening at the bottom side is countersunk.

15. The trigger hanger of claim 1 , wherein one or more upper surfaces of said first and second ends are compl imentary to a portion of a surface on a cylinder.

16. A. trigger hanger for a firearm, the trigger hanger comprising: a base having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first lateral side to a second lateral side, and a height extending from a bottom side to a top side; a first sidewall extending along said first lateral side, having a height extending from said lower side of said base to an upper side of said first sidewall, and having a length extending along said length of said base; and a second sidewall extending along said second lateral side, having a height extending from said lower side of said base to an upper side of said second sidewall, and having a length extending along said length of said base; wherein said base defines a central opening extending through said height and positioned between said first end and said second end and between said first lateral side and said second lateral side; and wherein the base has a first portion positioned between said first sidewalls and said first end, said first portion having a height lesser than that of said first sidewall and of a second portion of the base positioned between the first portion and the first end.

17. The trigger hanger of claim 16, wherein the trigger hanger is monolithic in construction.

18. The trigger hanger of claim 16, wherein said height of said first sidewall is greater than said height of said first portion.

19. .A receiver assembly for a firearm, the receiver assembly comprising: a receiver, wherein a lower surface of the receiver is convex, and wherein the recei ver defines a receiver openi ng on the low- er surface of the receive r; and a trigger hanger, wherein the trigger hanger includes:a base having a length extending from a first end to a second end, a width extending from a first lateral side to a second lateral side, and a height extending from a bottom side to a top side; wherein said base defines a central opening extending through said heigh t and positioned between said first end and said second end and between said first lateral side and said second lateral side; wherein said first lateral side defines a first sidewall cross-pin opening extending from said first lateral side to said central opening, and wherein said second lateral side defines a second sidewall cross-pin opening extending from said second lateral side to the said central opening; and wherein said upper side has a concave upper surface mating with said convex surface of said receiver,20, The assembly of claim 19, wherein said trigger hanger further includes: a first sidewall extending along said first lateral side, having a height extending from said bottom side of said base to an upper side of said first sidewall, and having a length extending along said length of said base; and a second sidewall extending along said second lateral side, having a height extending from said bottom side of said base to an upper side of said second sidewall, and having a length extending along said length of said base; wherein said sidewalls extend into said receiver opening,21 . The receiver assembly of claim 20, wherein a space in the receiver opening between sidewalls and said receiver along said length is greater than a space in the receiver opening between said sidewalls and said receiver along said width.

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