MODULAR FIREARM STOCK SYSTEM
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1. A stock system comprising:
- a butt stock assembly pivotable between an extended position and a folded position and including a pivoting stock frame and a latch mechanism operable to selectively lock the butt stock assembly in the extended position and the folded position;
the latch mechanism comprising a latch arm having a detent member connected thereto and configured to lock the butt stock assembly in the folded position;
a locking feature disposed along a firearm chassis to which the butt stock assembly is attached in a position for engagement by the latching mechanism, and wherein the locking feature is engaged by at least a portion of the latch arm when the butt stock assembly is in the folded position to lock the butt stock assembly in the folded position;
wherein the latch arm is operable to remove the detent member from locking engagement, thereby enabling the butt stock assembly to be pivoted between its extended position and its folded position; and
wherein the detent member is configured to engage a locking opening to lock the butt stock assembly in the extended position, and wherein the latch arm is operable to remove the detent member from engagement with the locking pocket to enable the butt stock assembly to be unlocked and pivoted from the extended position.
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Abstract
A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.
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1. A stock system comprising:
- a butt stock assembly pivotable between an extended position and a folded position and including a pivoting stock frame and a latch mechanism operable to selectively lock the butt stock assembly in the extended position and the folded position;
the latch mechanism comprising a latch arm having a detent member connected thereto and configured to lock the butt stock assembly in the folded position;
a locking feature disposed along a firearm chassis to which the butt stock assembly is attached in a position for engagement by the latching mechanism, and wherein the locking feature is engaged by at least a portion of the latch arm when the butt stock assembly is in the folded position to lock the butt stock assembly in the folded position;
wherein the latch arm is operable to remove the detent member from locking engagement, thereby enabling the butt stock assembly to be pivoted between its extended position and its folded position; and
wherein the detent member is configured to engage a locking opening to lock the butt stock assembly in the extended position, and wherein the latch arm is operable to remove the detent member from engagement with the locking pocket to enable the butt stock assembly to be unlocked and pivoted from the extended position. - View Dependent Claims (2)
- a butt stock assembly pivotable between an extended position and a folded position and including a pivoting stock frame and a latch mechanism operable to selectively lock the butt stock assembly in the extended position and the folded position;
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3. A firearm comprising:
- a chassis;
a receiver located along the chassis;
a barrel assembly mounted to the receiver and defining a chamber of the firearm adjacent the receiver;
a bolt assembly having a bolt handle, the bolt assembly operable within the receiver for chambering and ejecting ammunition cartridges; and
a butt stock assembly comprising a bolt handle opening positioned and configured to substantially enclose the bolt handle when the butt stock assembly is in the folded position, thereby securing and limiting movement of the bolt assembly when the butt stock assembly is in the folded position. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7)
- a chassis;
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8. A firearm comprising:
- a receiver;
a chassis;
a barrel connected to the receiver and defining a chamber adapted to receive an ammunition cartridge therein;
a fire control including a trigger for initiating firing of the ammunition cartridge; and
a foldable butt stock assembly connected to the chassis, the butt stock assembly having a butt stock pivotable between an extended position extending longitudinally with respect to the chassis, and a folded position wherein the butt stock assembly is located adjacent the chassis; and
a latch mechanism comprising a latch arm and a detent member connected to the latch arm and configured to engage a portion of the chassis to selectively lock the butt stock in its extended position and its folded position;
a magazine received in the chassis in communication with the receiver for supplying ammunition to the chamber;
a hand guard assembly mountable along the chassis; and
a wire management system along the chassis and including at least one wire channel adapted to receive a wire for connection of an accessory to the firearm. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
- a receiver;
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23. A firearm comprising:
- a chassis;
a receiver mounted within the chassis;
a barrel assembly mountable to the receiver in operative engagement therewith and defining a chamber of the firearm for receiving ammunition therein;
a bolt assembly operable within the receiver for chambering and ejecting ammunition cartridges, the bolt assembly comprising a bolt body adapted to be moveable along the receiver to chamber and eject ammunition cartridges; and
a butt stock assembly connected to the chassis and comprising a butt stock having an opening, the butt stock being pivotable between an extended position and a folded position adjacent the chassis;
wherein the opening of the butt stock is configured to receive and enclose a portion of the bolt assembly therein when the butt stock assembly is in its folded position, thereby substantially limiting movement of the bolt assembly when the butt stock assembly is in the folded position. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
- a chassis;
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27. A folding stock assembly for a firearm, comprising:
- a pivoting butt stock moveable between an extended position extending longitudinally and a folded position;
a latch mechanism operable to selectively lock the butt stock in its extended and folded positions, the latch mechanism comprising a latch arm, a locking opening and a detent member configured to engage the locking opening in locking engagement therewith for securing the butt stock in its extended position, the latch arm being moveable for disengaging the detent member from the locking pocket; and
a locking mechanism located along the firearm in a position to be engaged by the latch arm when the butt stock is moved to its folded position for securing the butt stock in its folded position. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
- a pivoting butt stock moveable between an extended position extending longitudinally and a folded position;
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33. A foldable butt stock assembly for a firearm, comprising:
- a stock body pivotable between an extended position extending longitudinally with respect to the firearm, and a folded position wherein a portion of the stock body is folded and located adjacent a remaining portion of the stock body;
a latch mechanism comprising a latch arm and a detent member connected to the latch arm and configured to selectively lock the stock body in its extended position and its folded position;
wherein the stock body further comprises an opening formed therein at a location configured to receive and substantially retain a portion of a bolt assembly of the firearm; and
whereby when the stock body is in its extended position, the latch arm is operable to remove the detent member from an engaged, locked position, thereby enabling the stock body to be pivoted between its extended and folded positions. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37)
- a stock body pivotable between an extended position extending longitudinally with respect to the firearm, and a folded position wherein a portion of the stock body is folded and located adjacent a remaining portion of the stock body;
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