USH186H
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Recoil simulator for weapons
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1986-05-16
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2006-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A recoil simulator is disclosed in which one end of a flexible cable is ached to a weapon and the other end to a system comprising a rotating shaft and a clutch. As the trigger of the weapon is pulled a signal is produced which activates the clutch. The clutch creates a sudden pull on the end of the flexible cable simulating recoil.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert H. Marshall
- 👤 Paul D. Grimmer
- 👤 Edward J. Purvis
- 👤 Randy R. Fields
- 👤 Edmund Swiatosz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:36
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A33/00; F41A33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
Recoil simulating apparatus for a weapon comprising flexible tether means having at least two ends; means for attaching a first end of said tether means to a weapon; detection means for detecting when the trigger of the said weapon is pulled; and means for applying an impulse of force to a second end of said tether means in response to each detection of a trigger pull by said detection means such that weapon recoil is simulated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
Recoil simulating apparatus for a weapon comprising flexible tether means having at least two ends; means for attaching a first end of said tether means to a weapon; detection means for detecting when the trigger of the said weapon is pulled; and means for applying an impulse of force to a second end of said tether means in response to each detection of a trigger pull by said detection means such that weapon recoil is simulated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The recoil simulating apparatus of claim 1 wherein the said tether means is a flexible cable means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The recoil simulating apparatus of claim 2 wherein said cable means is attached to the rear end end of the said weapon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
The recoil simulating apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for applying an impulse of force comprises flywheel means for storing kinetic energy; remotely activated clutch means having at least an input shaft and an output shaft; means for applying force to said flexible cable means; wherein energy from said flywheel means is made available to the said input shaft of said remotely activated clutch means; and wherein said clutch means operates to convey this energy to said output shaft in response to a signal received from said detection means for detecting a trigger pull; and wherein energy present to said output shaft is conveyed to said means for applying force to said flexible cable means, such that an impulse of force, simulating weapon recoil, is supplied to said flexible cable means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The recoil simulator of claim 4 further comprising a slip clutch connected between said remotely activated clutch means and said flywheel means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The recoil simulator of claim 5 further comprising a negator motor connected to said means for applying force to said tether means, which motor is connected such that slack in said flexible cable means is eliminated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
Recoil simulating apparatus for a weapon comprising flexible cable means, provided with means for eliminating slack, attached to the rear and of said weapon; flywheel means; a slip clutch; a remotely activated clutch that is activated in response to a signal; means for generating a signal in response to a trigger pull of said weapon and conveying said signal to said remotely activated clutch; means for conveying energy from said flywheel means to said remotely activated clutch; means for conveying motion from said remotely activated clutch to said flexible cable means; wherein motion from said flywheel means is conveyed to said remotely activated clutch by way of said slip clutch and, in response to a signal from said means for generating a signal, is further conveyed to said flexible cable means such that weapon recoil is simulated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
137 words
Recoil simulating apparatus for a weapon comprising flexible cable means, provided with means for eliminating slack, attached to the rear and of said weapon; flywheel means; a slip clutch; a remotely activated clutch that is activated in response to a signal; means for generating a signal in response to a trigger pull of said weapon and conveying said signal to said remotely activated clutch; means for conveying energy from said flywheel means to said remotely activated clutch; means for conveying motion from said remotely activated clutch to said flexible cable means; wherein motion from said flywheel means is conveyed to said remotely activated clutch by way of said slip clutch and, in response to a signal from said means for generating a signal, is further conveyed to said flexible cable means such that weapon recoil is simulated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |