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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 22, 2020
Filed:
May. 20, 2019
Applicant:
Springfield, Inc., Geneseo, IL (US);
Inventors:
Charles David Williams, Geneseo, IL (US);
Thomas E. Long, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Assignee:
Springfield, Inc., Geneseo, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F41A 17/46 (2006.01); F41A 17/74 (2006.01); F41A 19/10 (2006.01); F41A 17/48 (2006.01); F41A 19/42 (2006.01); F41A 19/15 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F41A 17/74 (2013.01); F41A 17/48 (2013.01); F41A 19/10 (2013.01); F41A 19/42 (2013.01); F41A 19/15 (2013.01);
Abstract
Trigger assemblies that preserve the integrity of the trigger sear surface when the trigger assembly enters a 'half-cocked', safety configuration are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a trigger safety engagement surface engages a hammer safety engagement surface in the safety configuration, preventing the hammer from rotating into contact with a firing pin. In some instances, the trigger sear surface is suspended within a safety recess (e.g., a notch) of the hammer and free of contact with the hammer when the trigger assembly is in the safety configuration.