Smith & Wesson Brands has patented a fire control mechanism for firearms, ensuring safe and reliable operation. The mechanism includes a trigger disconnect assembly and action lock mechanism. The trigger disconnect uses a spring-biased disconnector to release a hammer sear, engaging a compliant interface to unlock the bolt after firing. GlobalData’s report on Smith & Wesson Brands gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Fire control mechanism for a firearm
A trigger and disconnector assembly for a firearm has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11965705B2). The assembly includes a trigger pivotable on the receiver of the firearm, a disconnector body mounted on the trigger, a disconnector spring biasing engagement between the trigger and disconnector body, and a trigger spring. The disconnector axis is positioned between the trigger pivot axis and the horn of the trigger. Additionally, the assembly may include a sear with a sear body, contact surface, back face, and sear spring, as well as a hammer sear with an elongate body, hammer spring, and notch engageable with the sear's action surface.
Furthermore, the patented firearm includes the trigger and disconnector assembly mounted on the receiver, a barrel with a breech, and an action with a bolt. The assembly consists of a trigger, disconnector body, disconnector spring, trigger spring, and the disconnector axis positioned between the trigger pivot axis and the horn. The firearm may also feature a sear with a sear body, contact surface, back face, and sear spring, along with a hammer sear with an elongate body, hammer spring, and notch engageable with the sear's action surface. An action lock mechanism may be included on the receiver for locking and unlocking the action of the firearm, enhancing its functionality and safety features.
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