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Bolt Capture and Release Mechanism and Method for an Imitation Machine Gun

a technology of a release mechanism and a release mechanism, which is applied in the field of capturing and releasing the release mechanism of a bolt-type machine gun, can solve the problem of reducing the risk of loss of coordination among the control systems in the training simulator, and achieves the effect of reducing the risk of loss of coordination, being more effective and realisti

Active Publication Date: 2018-03-29
PATHFINDER SYST
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The present invention is a bolt capture and release mechanism and method for an imitation machine gun. The mechanism is designed to solve previous problems of failing to release the bolt after all rounds of the simulated ammunition belt have been fired and of prematurely releasing the bolt prior to firing the anticipated number of rounds. The mechanism is capable of simulating the action of charging the bolt required for firing an actual machine gun while retaining the charged bolt under repeated impacts generated by a recoil simulation device. The invention allows realistic training of charging the bolt after simulatively firing all rounds and loading another simulated ammunition belt. The subsidiary features include attachment of an armature to the bolt and the application of mechanical resistance force in addition to the electromagnetic force to hold the bolt in the charged position and overcome the mechanical resistance force with compressive force from the actuating spring upon termination of the electromagnetic force. Manual movement of the bolt to the charged position can also generate recoil impacts.

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In addition, the present invention diminishes the risk of loss of coordination among the control systems in the training simulator resulting from a premature or failed release of the bolt during training.

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[0034]An imitation machine gun 20 which is used in simulated weapons training activities is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The machine gun 20 duplicates the look and feel and the mechanical features of an actual machine gun. The machine gun 20 includes a bolt 22 (FIGS. 3-5) which must be charged to start firing ammunition rounds from a simulated ammunition belt (not shown) taken from an ammunition box 24 (FIG. 1). Charging the bolt 22 involves manually moving the bolt 22 rearward against the force of a bolt actuating spring 26 (FIGS. 3-5). In an actual machine gun, charging the bolt removes a live ammunition round from the ammunition belt and moves the live ammunition round into position on the bolt 22 for loading and firing when the trigger is pulled. Pulling the trigger allows the actuating spring 26 to drive the ammunition round into the chamber and fire it.

[0035]Charging the bolt is accomplished by pulling a charging handle 28 rearwardly, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The charging handle ...

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Electromagnetic force holds a reciprocatively movable bolt in a charged position in resistance to compressive force from a bolt actuating spring, while generating recoil impacts that simulate firing rounds of ammunition from an ammunition belt in imitation machine gun. Terminating the electromagnetic force allows the compressive force from the actuating spring to move the bolt from the charged position after simulating the firing of the last round from the ammunition belt.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This invention is related to an invention for a Recoil Simulator and Method for an Imitation Machine Gun, described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, filed concurrently herewith, and assigned to the assignee of the present invention. The subject matter of this application is incorporated herein fully by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to training persons to operate an actual machine gun by using an imitation or simulated machine gun. More particularly, the present invention relates to a new and improved bolt capture and release mechanism and method which more reliably and fully simulates, with an imitation machine gun, the requirement to charge the bolt after loading an ammunition belt to enable firing the machine gun.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In modern circumstances, it is difficult and expensive to train soldiers and military defense personnel in the effective use of high-power...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41A33/06
CPCF41A33/06F41A33/00F41A9/34
Inventor LOWRANCE, KYLECOHLMIA, C. ROSS
Owner PATHFINDER SYST
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