Tool-free switchable bolt handle for firearms
The detachable bolt handle system for firearms allows tool-free switching between right-hand and left-hand positions, addressing the challenges of existing systems by improving convenience and usability for users of different handedness.
US20260139920A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-21BROWNING INTERNATIONAL SA
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BROWNING INTERNATIONAL SA
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing firearms with detachable bolt handles require tools for detachment and attachment, are aesthetically unappealing, and pose challenges for users with different handedness, leading to inconvenience and slower cycling times.
Method used
A detachable bolt handle system for firearms that can be switched between right-hand and left-hand positions without tools, using a bolt carrier plug and handle design with aligned through-grooves and recessed areas, allowing tool-free assembly and disassembly.
Benefits of technology
Enables swift and convenient switching of the bolt handle between sides, accommodating both right-handed and left-handed users without disassembling the bolt assembly, enhancing usability and cycling speed.
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Abstract
A bolt assembly featuring a detachable bolt handle is designed to seamlessly switch from one side position to another side position without the need for tools or disassembling the bolt assembly. This switch is achieved by applying a longitudinal pressure to the head of the bolt carrier plug, disengaging the detachable bolt handle from the bolt carrier plug, and placing it in an unlocked position. The user may pull the detachable bolt handle and reinsert it into a dedicated transverse through-opening located in the other side position. Upon releasing the applied pressure, the detachable handle reconnects with the bolt carrier plug and the bolt carrier, engaging the longitudinal recessed area with the transverse recessed area in the bolt carrier plug and the detachable handle, respectively.
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