Charging handle assembly
The charging handle assembly with a pivotable second body and biasing element ensures the charging handle remains locked until intentionally unlocked, addressing rearward movement issues during heavy recoil, enhancing operational reliability.
US20260168750A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18SMITH & WESSON INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SMITH & WESSON INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
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Abstract
A charging handle assembly for moving a bolt within a receiver of a firearm along a first axis includes a first body and a second body pivotable coupled to the first body. The first body has a projection configured to engage the bolt and a catch surface configured to engage a lock body of a latch coupled to the receiver. The second body has a projection extending from an outer surface towards the first axis. The second body is pivotable between a first position, wherein the protrusion is spaced from the latch and the catch surface can engage the lock body, and a second position, wherein the protrusion engages the latch to cause the lock body to disengage the catch surface of the first body to unlock the charging handle assembly from the latch.
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