Patent References 2472136 3400393 3831065 Safety system Weapon control and firing system Firearm safety lock Patent #: 4457091 InventorApplicationNo. 06/589543 filed on 03/14/1984US Classes:42/70.01, SAFETY MECHANISM42/70.11Firearm lockExaminersPrimary: Jordan, Charles T.Assistant: Parr, Ted L. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF41A 17/00 (20060101)F41A 17/06 (20060101) AbstractA safety system for selectively disabling a firearm which is fired by a mechanical movement is disclosed. The safety system includes a block which is moved between an engaged position whereby the mechanical firing movement is blocked and a disengaged position whereby the mechanical firing movement is not blocked. The block has a bearing surface which engages a relatively immovable part of the firearm when the block is in the engaged position. A moving device is also provided for moving the block from the disengaged position to the engaged position, with the moving device normally biasing the block to the disengaged position. A remotely controlled actuating device for actuating the moving device includes a transmitter which selectively transmits a signal and which is designed to be carried by the operator of the firearm. A receiver is located adjacent the moving device. The receiver receives the signal from the transmitter and operates the moving device. Where the mechanical movement includes a member which moves parallel to a metal surface, the block is an elongate bar which is extendable through an aperture in the metal surface. The block can also be a lever which is pivoted intermediate two opposed ends. Conveniently, the moving device is a solenoid.Field of SearchELECTRIC APPLIANCES | |