U.S. patent application number 17/395830 was filed with the patent office on 2022-02-10 for universal fire control, rechargeable, global positioning and alert communication, mount adapter utilizing push system with offset springs, mid-receiver carbine, and ambi-magazine release.
The applicant listed for this patent is Pat Harrigan, Aaron A. McGinty, Tim Raley. Invention is credited to Pat Harrigan, Aaron A. McGinty, Tim Raley.
Application Number | 20220042757 17/395830 |
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Filed Date | 2022-02-10 |
United States Patent
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20220042757 |
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A1 |
Harrigan; Pat ; et
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February 10, 2022 |
UNIVERSAL FIRE CONTROL, RECHARGEABLE, GLOBAL POSITIONING AND ALERT
COMMUNICATION, MOUNT ADAPTER UTILIZING PUSH SYSTEM WITH OFFSET
SPRINGS, MID-RECEIVER CARBINE, AND AMBI-MAGAZINE RELEASE
Abstract
A firearm comprises a lower frame with a fire control assembly
connected to the lower frame. The fire control assembly includes a
hammer, and the hammer has a first end pivotally connected to the
frame. The hammer has an intermediate pivot connection. A link has
a first end connected to the intermediate pivot connection and an
opposed second end. The sled is connected to the second end of the
link and operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame.
Inventors: |
Harrigan; Pat; (Hickory,
NC) ; Raley; Tim; (Hickory, NC) ; McGinty;
Aaron A.; (Wilmington, NC) |
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Harrigan; Pat
Raley; Tim
McGinty; Aaron A. |
Hickory
Hickory
Wilmington |
NC
NC
NC |
US
US
US |
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Appl. No.: |
17/395830 |
Filed: |
August 6, 2021 |
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63063412 |
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International
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F41A 19/15 20060101
F41A019/15; F41A 19/43 20060101 F41A019/43 |
Claims
1. A firearm comprising: a lower frame; a fire control assembly
connected to the lower frame; the fire control assembly including a
hammer; the hammer having a first end pivotally connected to the
frame; the hammer having an intermediate pivot connection; a link
having a first end connected to the intermediate pivot connection
and an opposed second end; and a sled connected to the second end
of the link and operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 63/063,412 filed on Aug. 9, 2020, entitled
"Universal Fire Control, Rechargeable, Global Positioning and Alert
Communication, Mount Adapter Utilizing Push System with Offset
Springs, Mid-Receiver Carbine, and Ambi-Magazine Release," which is
hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all that is
taught and disclosed therein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to firearms, and more
particularly to a mount for a firearm that enables the mount to be
easily attached to and detached from a firearm.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Universal Fire Control: Understanding that the Modulus frame
is the most widely modular, tailorable, ergonomic, integratable,
and adaptable fire control interface for a firearm in existence
today and; understanding that the numerous fire controls in
existence today ultimately serve the purpose of releasing or
propelling a pin into a primer to ignite ammunition and; desiring
to change or alter the way firearms are sold and purchased and;
desiring to interchangeably integrate technology and other
advancements into multiple types of firearms; the Universal Fire
Control is thus an integratable fire control that can be purchased
as a member of a handgun or any other variant, be recognized as the
firearm, and be integrated into a number of different types of
firearms, including but not limited to semi-automatic or
bolt-action rifles, semi-automatic or pump action shotguns, and
machineguns.
[0004] In an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment, one can
estimate that decreased regulation in the sales and purchase
process of firearms will be a net benefit to both the industry and
the consumer. In particular, states like Illinois, California, New
York, New Jersey, consumers will be less burdened by regulatory
requirements and will be able to purchase one firearm that is
convertible, with parts sold and shipped directly to their
households, into multiple different types of firearms. In addition,
in states with handgun rosters like California, a consumer may
purchase a compliant shotgun and at a later time, legally convert
that shotgun to an off-roster handgun with no additional regulatory
intervention. From a tax perspective, Federal Excise Tax is paid
only on the sale of the complete initial firearm configuration, and
the accessory conversions are sold sans-tax, providing more margin
to firearms industry manufactures and dealers alike, and a more
affordable retail price to consumers.
[0005] Smart technology implementation into firearms has failed for
two reasons, primarily in that the firearms industry is
disinterested in integrating the technology, and secondarily
because there are so many mechanical variants for which to adapt
technology to. A Universal Fire Control that houses this technology
in one grip and is adaptable/transferable to other widely-utilized
housings, or simply shares the same method of fire control
operation across multiple weapons, sets the conditions for the
successful integration of smart technology across a wide-ranging
number of popular platforms with simple adaptations.
[0006] Rechargeable, Global Positioning, and Alert Communication:
In conjunction with the smart technology-enabled Universal Fire
Control weapon system, a method of fixating and retaining said
weapon system ("A Holster") to a person, object, or vehicle; where
said holster is rechargeable and provides a constant source of
charge to the Universal Fire Control; where said holster has global
positioning capability; where said holster has and an external
method of digital or analog communication to an outside receiver or
network of receivers; whereby when a Universal Fire Control-enabled
weapon system is removed from the holster, subject to
pre-programmable conditions, a signal is sent from the holster to
the receiver(s), providing notification of unholstering of a weapon
system as well as a location of the unholstering event; in real
time.
[0007] Mount Adapter utilizing push system with offset springs:
Many designs exist for mounting accessories to universal weapon
accessory rails such as the NATO STANAG 4694 accessory rail.
Methods of attachment include screws, levers, and knobs. This
design focuses on applying a spring-loaded force as part of the
clamping mechanism to aid in holding the accessory on the rail. The
key elements of this design are comprised of a main body, a lock
bar, a connecting push rod, and a spring or set of springs. The
spring members apply force along to the push rod member that pulls
the locking bar towards the main body creating a clamping force
between the lock bar and the main body. The springs are registered
off center from the push rod. This incorporates by reference U.S.
Pat. No. 8,276,307, which discloses another device for this
application.
[0008] Mid-Receiver Carbine: A modular pistol platform is currently
in the market that allows a user to independently choose slide and
barrel length, grip size and angle, magazine capacity, and other
aspects of the grip known as the Modulus Pistol platform. Building
upon the Modulus platform and; understanding the AR15 is the most
popular carbine by sales today and; desiring to provide enhanced
integration of the Modulus into further firearms platforms to
include the AR15 without additional regulatory intervention; an
integratable mid-receiver carbine for the Modulus frame as part of
the first Universal Fire Control integration, featuring a unique
linkage allowing a striker-fired frame foundation to operate a
falling hammer and, with the exception of the non-firearm lower
receiver integration, utilizing common-to-all AR15 parts currently
available on the market today.
[0009] Ambi Magazine Release: A method of an ambidextrous magazine
release for the AR15 platform that has a magazine catch plate
assembly comprised of a base plate, a left-hand lever, and a
magazine catch insert. With the depression of the left-hand lever
the magazine catch insert moves perpendicular to the magwell to
release the magazine. The entire magazine catch plate assembly
moves perpendicular to the magwell when the standard magazine
release button is depressed to release the magazine. Existing
designs rotate the catch to release the magazine with the
depression of the left-hand lever.
[0010] These are addressed by a firearm that comprises a lower
frame with a fire control assembly connected to the lower frame.
The fire control assembly includes a hammer, and the hammer has a
first end pivotally connected to the frame. The hammer has an
intermediate pivot connection. A link has a first end connected to
the intermediate pivot connection and an opposed second end. The
sled is connected to the second end of the link and operable to
reciprocate with respect to the frame.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 shows the Modulus pistol in one possible
configuration.
[0012] FIG. 2 shows the Modulus pistol in one possible
configuration with the slide and barrel removed.
[0013] FIG. 3 shows the Modulus pistol depicted in FIG. 2 in a
partially exploded assembly. Item 1 (Receiver) is mated to Item 3
(Dustcover) via interlocking geometry and fastened into Item 4
(Modular Grip Components) with Item 2 (Screw).
[0014] FIG. 4 depicts the isometric view of the receiver introduces
in FIG. 3.
[0015] FIG. 5 shows the sub assembly Item 5 (Modular grip
components mated with the receiver).
[0016] FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of a carbine configuration of
the Modulus pistol platform. Item 5 (Modular grip components mated
with the receiver) is assembled with Item 6 (Mid-Receiver Assembly)
and fastened with Item 2 (Screw). Item 7 (Standard AR15 Upper) can
then be used to complete the firearm assembly just like it would
mate with a standard AR15 Lower.
[0017] FIG. 7 depicts the assembly described in FIG. 6, ready to
receive the standard AR15 Upper. Item 6 slides onto Item 5,
utilizing the rails originally designed for the slide assembly and
is secured with item 2.
[0018] FIG. 8 depicts the assembly described in FIG. 6 as a
complete Firearm.
[0019] FIG. 9 is a cross-section through the center of the assembly
described in FIG. 6.
[0020] FIG. 10 is a cropped and enlarged view of the cross-section
shown in FIG. 9. Area 8 shows a typical striker fire connection in
Item 5 (Modular grip components mated with the receiver); however,
instead of connecting to a firing pin, area 8 Connects to Item 9
(sled) in Item 6 (Mid-Receiver Assembly). This connection allows
for the fire control in Item 5 to operate the firearm. The sled is
connected to item 11 (hammer) by item 10 (connector arm), allowing
the linear control to be converted into a hammer strike. Item 9,
10, and 11 are housed in Item 12 (mid-receiver body). The Magwell
for rifle rounds is built into item 12. In this image, the firing
mechanism is shown in the charged or ready-to-fire state.
[0021] FIG. 11 shows the assembly described in FIG. 10 as the
hammer is striking the firing pin firing the round.
[0022] FIG. 12 shows the assembly described in FIG. 10 as the
carrier is resetting the trigger mechanism.
[0023] FIG. 13 shows Item 6 (Mid-Receiver Assembly) in a
cross-section view.
[0024] FIG. 14 shows Item 6 (Mid-Receiver Assembly) in a bottom
view, with Item 9 (sled) connected to Item 10 (Connector Arm).
[0025] FIG. 15 shows Item 6 (Mid-Receiver Assembly) in a back
view.
[0026] FIG. 16 shows item 6 (Mid-Receiver Assembly) in a partially
exploded state. Item 13 (Mid-Receiver Stop) is installed into item
12 (mid-receiver body) to pass recoil into item 5 (Modular grip
components mated with the receiver) and act as a stop when
installing the mid receiver assembly on to Item 5.
[0027] FIG. 17 show cross-section through Item 6 (Mid-Receiver
Assembly). Area 14 shows the groove for mating on the rail in Item
1 (receiver). Area 15 shows the sliding connection between Item 9
(Sled) and Item 12 (Mid receiver Body). The image also shows Item
13 (Mid Receiver Stop) fastened to Item 12 (Mid receiver Body).
[0028] FIG. 18 Shows 3 views of the Item 9 (Sled).
[0029] FIG. 19 shows an isometric view of item 10 (Connector).
[0030] FIG. 20 shows an isometric view of item 9 (Sled).
[0031] FIG. 21 shows an isometric view of item 11 (Hammer).
[0032] FIG. 22 shows an isometric view of item 13 (Mid Receiver
Stop).
[0033] FIG. 23 shows an isometric view of item 12 (Mid Receiver
Body).
[0034] FIG. 24 depicts Item 5 (Modular grip components mated with
the receiver) with Item 16 (pump action shotgun upper assembly)
installed.
[0035] FIG. 25 depicts Item 5 (Modular grip components mated with
the receiver) with Item 17 (bolt action rifle upper assembly)
installed.
[0036] FIG. 26 depicts Item 5 (Modular grip components mated with
the receiver) with Item 18 (machine gun upper assembly)
installed.
[0037] FIG. 27 shows an optic mount shown in an isometric view.
[0038] FIG. 28 shows an optic mount shown in a rear view.
[0039] FIG. 29 shows an optic mount shown in a side view.
[0040] FIG. 30 shows a cross-section of a mount adapter assembly
for an optic. The mount adapter assembly is held onto the rail by
spring force pulling the lock bar member towards the main body of
the mount. Item 21 (Spring) is captured above the push rod in the
Item 19 (main body). The force of the spring is translated through
item 20 (Cross set screw).
[0041] FIG. 31 shows a cross-section of the mount adapter assembly
when clamped about a rail. The lock bar and the main body are
pulled together clamping on the rail. The knob is unscrewed
allowing the push rod assembly to move if depressed. Item 22 (Rail)
is an example of a rail in which the assembly would mount on.
[0042] FIG. 32 shows an exploded view of a mount adapter assembly.
Item 24 (Push Rod) is connected to Item 23 (Lock Bar) in a way that
the two items move in and out along the axis of the push rod
together. Item 25 (Knob) is threaded on the push rod and can be
torqued to add additional clamping force. Item 26 (Guide Pins) are
pressed into Item 19 (Main Body) and limit the motion of the lock
bar to one direction. Item 19 (Main body) has geometry for
fastening and supporting an accessory such as an optic mount. Item
21 (Spring) can be one or multiple springs that apply force into
the push rod that is translated to the lock bar to pull the lock
bar and main body together to clamp on a rail. The springs are set
off axis of the push rod. Item 20 (Cross Set Screw) Is installed
through the push rod and connects the spring to the push rod. Item
28 (set screw) is used to secure the push rod to the lock bar.
[0043] FIG. 33 shows an optic mount shown in a bottom view.
[0044] FIG. 34 shows an isometric view of the ambi magazine release
assembly. When Item 29 (lever) is depressed item 31 (Catch) is
retracted while item 30 (catch plate body) remains stationary. When
item 31 is retracted a magazine can be removed from the magwell.
The entire assembly would move when the traditional AR15 mag
release button is depressed.
[0045] FIG. 35 shows a cross-section of the ambi magazine release
assembly depicting Item 29 pinned to item 30 able to pivot to
retract item 31.
[0046] FIG. 36 shows an exploded view of the ambi magazine release
assembly.
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