US3608852A
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Support for light automatic firearms
Assignee: Heckler und Koch GmbH
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Filing: 1970-07-29
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A tripodlike support for automatic firearms comprises a frame incorporating two divergent tubes coupled at one end by means of an angle member which member and the ends of the two tubes are provided with pivot mountings for legs which are adapted to fold to a compact structure. The legs are mounted on pivot pins associated with toothed detent members engageable by displacement of the pivot pins by means of release levers. Each release lever incorporates a displaceable stop or abutment which is adapted to be placed between the release lever and the end of the pivot pin when the lever is raised for operating purposes but which enables the release lever to lie snugly against the leg under normal service conditions thus avoiding projecting parts which might catch in obstructions or entanglements during transport under service conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt Horn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:05
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32319; Y10T403/32368
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
Tripodlike support for firearms comprising a frame member, legs displaceable on said frame member, and detent means for each leg, said means including interengaging detent members on the frame and on the leg, a release lever for controlling the engagement of said detent members, an axially displaceable pivot pin connecting the frame and the respective leg and operatively connected to one of said detent members, and a displaceable abutment member on the release lever to provide selective engagement with the end of the pivot pin to permit displacement of said pivot pin and alternatively to allow the release lever to rest inoperatively against the respective leg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
Tripodlike support for firearms comprising a frame member, legs displaceable on said frame member, and detent means for each leg, said means including interengaging detent members on the frame and on the leg, a release lever for controlling the engagement of said detent members, an axially displaceable pivot pin connecting the frame and the respective leg and operatively connected to one of said detent members, and a displaceable abutment member on the release lever to provide selective engagement with the end of the pivot pin to permit displacement of said pivot pin and alternatively to allow the release lever to rest inoperatively against the respective leg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 1 in which the release lever is of dished shape to fit snugly against the leg and the displaceable abutment member is arranged on the inner side of the release lever and is provided with an operating member adapted to pass through an opening in said lever.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 2, in which the abutment member is subjected to the action of a spring which tends to hold it in its operative position in which it lies opposite the end of the pivot pin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 2, in which the abutment member forms part of a lever extending in the longitudinal direction of the release lever and supported on a pivot approximately parallel to the said pivot pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 4, in which the abutment member embodies a forked end adjacent to the pivot pin, and a lateral projection on one of the fork arms projects laterally of the release lever to serve as an operating member when the other fork arm is in engagement with the pivot pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 5, in which the said projection passes through a lateral slot in the release lever and in its operative position bears against a wall part of the release lever bounding the slot, in which position it is held by means of a torsion spring located between the other edge of the abutment member and the wall part of the release lever lying opposite to it.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 1, in which the release lever is controlled by a spring which tends to press the lever into contact with the leg.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A tripodlike support according to claim 7, in which the release lever is provided with an angled end portion which fits in the manner of a cap over the end face of the leg and a coil spring is arranged between this portion of the lever and the end face of the leg.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |