Backstrap assembly for an electronic firearm
First Claim
1. A backstrap assembly for a firearm, the backstrap assembly comprising:
- a backstrap housing for accommodating electronic circuitry, the backstrap housing defining a rearward gripping portion and an open-ended frontward portion, the gripping portion defining a plurality of apertures for receiving therein switch activators;
a circuit assembly disposed within the backstrap housing, the circuit assembly including a plurality of electrical switches including switch activators within respective apertures of the backstrap housing; and
a retaining element coupled to the backstrap housing, the retaining element generally defining a frame for holding in position at a rearward end the plurality of switch activators.
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Abstract
A backstrap assembly for a firearm includes a backstrap housing for accommodating electronic circuitry. The backstrap housing defines a rearward gripping portion and an open-ended frontward portion. The gripping portion defines apertures for receiving therein switch activators such as push buttons or keypads. A circuit assembly is disposed within the backstrap housing, and includes electrical switches including switch activators within respective apertures of the backstrap housing. A retaining element is coupled to the backstrap housing for holding in position at a rearward end the plurality of switch activators. Preferably, the retaining element includes sidewalls having a plurality of projections received within respective openings defined by at least one opposing wall of the backstrap housings Further, the rearward gripping portion of the backstrap housing defines a plurality of ribs between the plurality of apertures for an improved gripping surface and to prevent pull-out of the switch activators.
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12 Claims
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1. A backstrap assembly for a firearm, the backstrap assembly comprising:
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a backstrap housing for accommodating electronic circuitry, the backstrap housing defining a rearward gripping portion and an open-ended frontward portion, the gripping portion defining a plurality of apertures for receiving therein switch activators;
a circuit assembly disposed within the backstrap housing, the circuit assembly including a plurality of electrical switches including switch activators within respective apertures of the backstrap housing; and
a retaining element coupled to the backstrap housing, the retaining element generally defining a frame for holding in position at a rearward end the plurality of switch activators. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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