BOLT LOCK SAFETY DEVICE

Abstract

A method for operating a semi-automatic firearm as a single-shot firearm comprising: installing a hole in the firearm, wherein the bolt comprises a bolt lock safety device, wherein the bolt lock safety device extends beyond a face of the bolt when engaged preventing the firearm from automatically reloading; when the bolt lock safety device is engaged, pulling a charging handle back to cause the bolt to move rearward exposing the firearm chamber to reload a cartridge, wherein the adjustable bolt lock is simultaneously rotated by the lock pivot pin to lay flush with the bolt forcing the bolt back into forward position; and upon release of the charging handle, automatically reengaging the adjustable bolt lock via a lock return spring causing the adjustable bolt lock to extend beyond the face of the bolt.

Claims

1. A bolt lock safety device comprising: a bolt comprising: a top surface for interfacing with a receiver; a bottom surface opposite from the top surface; and a side surface, wherein the side surface is between the top surface and bottom surface, and wherein the side surface comprises a bolt lock longitudinal recess sized to accommodate an adjustable bolt lock; and the adjustable bolt lock comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface, wherein the top surface and the bottom surface comprise a shape of a bar; an outer surface set between the top surface and the bottom surface of the adjustable bolt lock; and wherein the adjustable bolt lock further comprises a lock adjuster extending through the bolt lock longitudinal recess for positioning the bar, wherein the lock adjuster is pivotally coupled to the bolt and configured to impart a first rotation to the bar in a direction to extend beyond an outer surface of the receiver when the lock adjuster is engaged, and wherein the lock adjuster imparts a second rotation to the bar in another direction to be flush with the side surface of the bolt when the lock adjuster is disengaged.

2. The bolt lock safety device of claim 1, wherein the bolt further comprises a return spring cavity coupled at the proximal end of the bolt lock longitudinal recess.

3. The bolt lock safety device of claim 2, wherein the return spring cavity encloses a lock return spring coupled to the bolt within the bolt lock longitudinal recess, wherein the lock return spring provides spring tension force to the adjustable bolt lock.

4. The bolt lock safety device of claim 1, wherein the adjustable bolt lock is coupled to the bolt via a lock pivot pin.

5. The bolt lock safety device of claim 4, wherein the lock pivot pin is set transverse and within the bolt lock longitudinal recess, the lock pivot pin is set through a pivot pin lock aperture of the adjustable bolt lock and through a pivot pin bolt aperture of the bolt providing an axis to allow the adjustable bolt lock to rotate partially out of the bolt lock longitudinal recess when the lock adjuster is engaged.

6. The bolt lock safety device of claim 1, wherein the bolt further comprises a safety screw hole adapted to receive a lock safety screw, the safety screw hole set along a distal end of the bolt.

7. The bolt lock safety device of claim 1 wherein the lock adjuster comprises a lock adjuster aperture with a traverse channel through which the lock safety screw fits and affixes a relative position of a distal end of the lock adjuster to the bolt.

8. The bolt lock safety device of claim 7, wherein a lock safety screw is inserted through the lock adjuster aperture through the lock adjuster and into the bolt.

9. The bolt lock safety device of claim 8, wherein the lock safety screw is inserted through lock adjuster to the bolt, wherein the insertion of the lock safety screw locks the adjustable bolt lock in place, and renders the semi-automatic firearm inoperable.

10. The bolt lock safety device of claim 1, wherein the lock safety screw is removed from the lock adjuster, wherein the removal of the lock safety screw unlocks the adjustable bolt lock, and renders the semi-automatic firearm operable.

11. A method for operating a semi-automatic firearm as a single-shot firearm comprising: installing a bolt in the firearm, wherein the bolt comprises a bolt lock safety device, wherein the bolt lock safety device extends beyond a face of the bolt when engaged preventing the firearm from automatically reloading; when the bolt lock safety device is engaged, pulling a charging handle back to cause the bolt to move rearward exposing the firearm chamber to reload a cartridge, wherein the adjustable bolt lock is simultaneously rotated by the lock pivot pin to lay flush with the bolt forcing the bolt back into forward position; and upon release of the charging handle, automatically reengaging the adjustable bolt lock via a lock return spring causing the adjustable bolt lock to extend beyond the face of the bolt.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the bolt lock safety device stops the bolt from recoiling past a distance enough to expose a firearm chamber in order for the firearm to reload when engaged.

13. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of securing the bolt lock safety device into a locked position extending beyond the face of the bolt by screwing the lock adjuster in a first direction until the adjustable bolt lock extends beyond a lace of the bolt.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of disengaging the adjustable bolt lock comprises unscrewing the lock adjuster in a second direction until the adjustable bolt lock is flush with a surface of the bolt.

15. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of discharging the semi-automatic firearm thereby causing spring pressure from the lock return spring to pivot the adjustable bolt lock outwards forcing the adjustable bolt lock to contact a receiver preventing full recoil of the bolt.

16. The method of claim 11, wherein the bolt lock safety device forces gas emissions out of a barrel of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm.

17. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of inserting a lock safety screw through a lock adjuster aperture of the lock adjuster and into the bolt.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein inserting the lock safety screw locks the adjustable bolt lock in place and renders the semi-automatic firearm inoperable.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein further comprising a step of removing the lock safety screw from the lock adjuster aperture of the lock adjuster from the bolt.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein removing the lock safety screw unlocks the adjustable bolt lock and renders the semi-automatic firearm operatable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be described with greater specificity and clarity with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates a top cutaway view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device, illustrating internal mechanisms;

[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates a side cutaway view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device, illustrating internal mechanisms;

[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0025] FIG. 6 illustrates a top perspective exploded view of an exemplary bolt lock salty device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0026] Non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described by referring to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments illustrated in the drawings are for description of the invention only and shall not be construed as any limitation to the present disclosure. The scope of the invention would rather be defined by the appended claims.

[0027] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are merely used to illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0028] A disclosed embodiment of the invention can include a bolt 200 equipped with a bolt lock safety device 100 (e.g., firearm bolt lock safety device) that can be installed in place of a standard bolt in a standard bolt-action firearm. Bolt 200, equipped with bolt lock safety device 100, can be a single apparatus that is generally installed or uninstalled as a bolt mechanism in a firearm, such as a semi-automatic firearm. Bolt lock safety device 100 can be secured in bolt 200 by installing particular components of bolt lock safety device directly into the bolt, such components can include a lock pivot pin 170, a lock return spring 160, and a lock adjuster 140 in bolt 200.

[0029] Conventionally, a standard bolt-action firearm is a type of breech mechanism used for a semi-automatic firearm that can repeatedly load cartridges after each discharge of the firearm until a magazine is fully spent and/or the user stops discharging the firearm. A semi-automatic firearm discharges a single shot at a time. The standard bolt function recoils automatically after discharge allowing the firearm to reload a cartridge from the magazine in preparation for the next discharge of the firearm. The semi-automatic firearm can repeatedly discharge each cartridge one after another based on an automatic reload capability.

[0030] By installing bolt 200, equipped with bolt lock safety device 100, the semi-automatic firearm can be discharged by a single shot at a time without an automatic reload capability when bolt lock safety device 100 is engaged in the standard position. When bolt safety lock 100 is engaged, adjustable bolt lock 130 can prevent bolt 200 from fully recoiling rearward after discharge blocking the semi-automatic firearm from automatically reloading the next cartridge from the magazine.

[0031] When bolt safety lock 100 is in the standard position, a portion or a bar of bolt lock safety device 100 extends beyond the face of bolt 200 preventing the bolt from recoiling rearward interrupting the automatic reload sequence of the firearm after discharge. When the user intends to load another cartridge while bolt lock safety device 100 extends beyond the face of the bolt, the user can manually pull the charging handle rearward to allow the next cartridge to load in the chamber. When bolt safety lock device 100 is engaged in the standard position, the semi-automatic firearm can be discharged as long as a cartridge is chambered.

[0032] The disclosed embodiment can include a method thy operating a semi-automatic firearm as a single-shot firearm. Bolt lock safety device 100 can include an adjustable bolt lock 130 and a lock adjuster 140. In the disclosed embodiment, bolt 200 further includes a return spring cavity 120 coupled at the proximal end of a bolt lock longitudinal recess 110. Return spring cavity 120 can enclose a lock return spring 160 coupled to bolt 200 within bolt lock longitudinal recess 110, where lock return spring 160 can provide spring tension force to pivot adjustable bolt lock 130 into the standard position. Adjustable bolt lock 130 is coupled to bolt 200 via a lock pivot pin 170. Lock pivot pin 170 can be set transverse and within bolt lock longitudinal recess 110, lock pivot pin 170 can be set through a pivot pin lock aperture 171 of adjustable bolt lock 130 and through a pivot pin bolt aperture 172 of bolt 200 providing an axis to allow adjustable bolt lock 130 to rotate partially out of bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 when lock adjuster 140 is engaged.

[0033] The disclosed embodiment can include bolt lock safety device 100 extending beyond a face at the bolt, when engaged, preventing the firearm from automatically reloading. Bolt lock safety device 100 can stop bolt 200 from recoiling past a distance enough to expose a chamber in order for the firearm to reload. During a manual reload, the disclosed embodiment further includes manually pulling a charging handle back to cause bolt 200 to move rearward exposing the firearm chamber to reload a next cartridge.

[0034] Adjustable bolt lock 130 can be rotated by lock pivot pin 170 to lay flush with bolt 200 allowing the bolt to move back into a forward position in the firearm when the adjustable bolt lock is disengaged. Lock adjuster 140 can be used as a charging handle when the user intends to manually reload the firearm while the adjustable bolt lock is engaged in the standard position. Further, upon release of the charging handle used to manually reload the firearm, adjustable bolt lock 130, via the force of a lock return spring 160, can be returned to the standard position extending beyond the face of bolt 200.

[0035] The disclosed embodiment of bolt lock safety device 100, while engaged in the standard position, can (i) prevent automatic reloading of ammunition after a semi-automatic firearm is discharged and (ii) convert the activity of reloading a next round of ammunition in the chamber to a manual operation.

[0036] The disclosed embodiment can include using lock adjuster 140 to engage and/or disengage bolt lock safety device 100. Lock adjuster 140 can be a knob or a handle. When lock adjuster 140 is not engaged in standard position, the exterior surface of adjustable bolt lock 130 is generally flush with the side surface 230 of bolt 200. Turning lock adjuster 140 in a counterclockwise direction (as viewed from above) causes adjustable bolt lock 130 to pivot outward beyond side surface 230 of bolt 200. When adjustable bolt lock 130 is engaged, the bar of adjustable bolt lock 130 extended outward can act as a stop and/or a blocking point 132 that impedes a rearward recoil motion of bolt 200 against the receiver after discharging a round from the chamber. The disclosed embodiment can provide a type of safety function when bolt lock safety device 100 is engaged by keeping the chamber empty effectively locking the firearm from being discharged unintentionally.

[0037] Adjustable bolt lock 130 can be fitted into a bolt lock recess 110 in bolt 200, lock adjuster 140 can be fitted through a lock adjuster aperture 145 of adjustable bolt lock 130. Lock safety screw 150 can be fitted into a safety screw hold 180 to bolt 200. Lock return spring 160 can be fitted into a return spring cavity 120 in bolt lock longitudinal recess 110. Lock pivot pin 170 can be fitted through a pivot pin lock aperture 171 of adjustable bolt lock 130 and through pivot pin bolt aperture 172 located on bolt 200.

[0038] Bolt lock safety device 100 further can decrease the level of noise generated from a chemical combustion reaction upon discharge of the firearm. When the bolt lock safety device 100 is engaged, high-velocity gases near the bolt can be forced forward out of the barrel also reducing the level of noise from the discharge. In the disclosed embodiment, the noise level can further be reduced when the bolt lock safety device 100 is engaged when the firearm is equipped with a suppressor.

[0039] In the disclosed embodiment, bolt 200 can include a top surface 201 for interfacing with a receiver, a bottom surface 203 located parallel to and opposite from the top surface 201, and a side surface 230 where the side surface 230 is orthogonal to and between top surface 201 and bottom surface 203, where the side surface 230 includes a bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 that can accommodate adjustable bolt lock 130. Bolt 200 includes a return spring cavity 120 coupled to the distal end of the bolt lock longitudinal recess 110. Return spring cavity 120 can be coupled to bolt 200 and adjustable bolt lock 130. Bolt 200 is coupled to a firing pin and a guide rod system 310 (a guide rod and a recoil spring), where the firing pin is fitted in a firing pin slot 210 in bolt 200. Bolt 200 can include an extractor 320 and firing pin stop hole 330.

[0040] Adjustable bolt lock 130 includes a top surface parallel to the top surface 201 of bolt 200 and a bottom surface parallel to bottom surface 203. Further, an adjustable bolt lock outer surface is orthogonal to the top surface of adjustable bolt lock 130 and a lock adjuster aperture 145 (e.g., lock adjuster horizontal channel) extends from the adjustable bolt lock outer surface through the adjustable bolt lock 130. Adjustable bolt lock 130 is coupled to bolt 200 via a lock pivot pin 170, where lock pivot pin 170 is fitted through pivot pin lock aperture 171 and pivot pin bolt aperture 172. Lock pivot pin 170 allows adjustable bolt lock 130 to move in and/or out of bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 when adjustable bolt lock 130 is engaged and/or disengaged. Adjustable bolt lock 130 includes a safety screw aperture 180 for insertion of a lock safety screw 150.

[0041] Lock adjuster 140 is inserted through lock adjuster aperture 145, where lock adjuster 140 is coupled to bolt 200 and configured to impart a rotation to adjustable bolt lock 130 to position adjustable bolt lock 130 in a standard position. Similarly, the adjustable bolt lock outer surface of adjustable bolt lock 130 is flush with the side surface 230 of bolt 200 when disengaged.

[0042] Lock safety screw 150 can be fitted through safety screw hole 180 through lock adjuster 140. Bolt 200 can include a safety screw hole 180 adapted to receive a lock safety screw 150, the safety screw hole 180 set along a distal end of the bolt 200. Lock adjuster 140 includes a lock adjuster aperture 145 with a traverse channel through which the lock safety screw fits and affixes a relative position of a distal end of the lock adjuster to the bolt. Lock adjuster 140 includes access to safety screw hole 180 where lock safety screw 150 can be inserted through lock adjuster aperture 145 through the lock adjuster 140 and into bolt 200. Lock safety screw 150 can be inserted through lock adjuster aperture 145 through lock adjuster 140 and into the bolt 200. The insertion of lock safety screw 150 locks adjustable bolt lock 140 in place, and renders the semi-automatic firearm inoperable. Lock safety screw 150 can be removed from the lock adjuster 140. The removal of lock safety screw 150 unlocks adjustable bolt lock 140, and renders the semi-automatic firearm operable.

[0043] Turning to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. For purposes of clarity, adjustable bolt lock 130 is shown rotated outward extended beyond the side surface 230 of bolt 200. As shown, pivot pin 170 allows adjustable bolt lock 130 to pivot outward out of bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 when lock safety screw 150 located in lock adjuster 140 is engaged. A partial top view of the exterior portions or parts of an exemplary semi-automatic firearm shows a top surface 201, a top surface tab 202, and a top edge 205 of bolt 200. Also shown is a firing pin slot 210 where the firing pin engages with the round causing the round to be discharged upon discharging the semi-automatic firearm. Guide rod and recoil spring system 310 is configured to move forward and backward each time the firearm is discharged encased in guide rod cavity 220. Such an action of resetting the firearm can be blocked or stopped when adjustable bolt lock 130 is engaged in a standard position. Additionally, as shown, is the dual function of lock adjuster 140 to be used to engage or secure adjustable bolt lock 130 and/or used as a charging handle to pull backward to allow loading for a subsequent round in the firing chamber.

[0044] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. For purposes of clarity, a partial view of bolt lock safety device 100 illustrates a side view of the device without indicating whether adjustable bolt lock 130 is engaged or disengaged. As shown, side surface 230 is orthogonal to top edge 205. Ramp 261 and platform 260 are shown from a side view comprising an edge of side surface 230. Platform 260 meets front face 240 at a right angle. Front face 240 meets side edge 245 at an opposite right angle from platform 260. Side edge 245 travels along a generally parallel plane to top surface 201 and is orthogonal to bottom surface 203. Side edge 245 can contain at least one bevel edge 235. Side edge 245 is coupled to back 250, opposite of front face 240. The length between front face 240 and back 250 defines the length of side edge 245. The space between front face 240, side edge 245, ramp 261, platform 260, and back 250 define the space of side surface 230. Back 250 preferably also contains a radius 255. Side surface 230 contains a firing pin stop hole 330. Firing pin stop hole 330 is situated near back 250 in a position on a plane orthogonal to and with access to firing pin slot 210 but away from the activity of adjustable bolt lock 130 so as not to hinder the movement of adjustable bolt lock 130. Adjustable bolt lock 130 is situated in lock recess 110 which depresses into side surface 230 in the shape of adjustable bolt lock 130. Protruding out of adjustable bolt lock 130 and is charging handle 140 which can contain removable lock safety screw 150. Also located on side surface 230 is extractor 320 which removes casings from previously expended rounds in order to vacate the chamber for reloading of subsequent rounds.

[0045] Turning to the drawings, FIG. 3 illustrates a top cutaway view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device 100, illustrating internal mechanisms. For purposes of clarity, adjustable bolt lock 130 is shown rotated outward extended beyond the side surface 230, as shown in FIG. 2 of the bolt 200, where a partial view of bolt lock safety device 100 additionally illustrates top surface 201 contain a firing pin slot 210, as shown in FIG. 1, top surface tab 202, and guide rod cavity 220, among other features. Top surface 201 can be planar, or, alternatively, can be ramped to produce bolt platform ramp 261 and platform 260. Firing pin slot 210 resembles a cavity through the center or near-center of top surface 201. The firing pin slot 210 can travel through platform ramp 261 and platform 260, thereby creating a slot through ramp 261 and platform 260, as shown in FIG. 5. Guide rod cavity 220 travels through an edge of top surface 210 planarly opposite to and parallel to top edge 205 and orthogonal to side surface 230. Guide rod cavity 220 is equipped with a guide rod and recoil spring 310 (not pictured). Bolt edge 205 is situated orthogonal to bolt surface 230, as shown in FIG. 1. Top edge 205 resembles a step-edge parallel to top surface 201 wherein a pivot pin bolt aperture 172 resides, as shown in FIG. 5. One end of lock return spring 160 is stationed in return spring cavity 120 and the other end is attached near the end of adjustable bolt lock 130 to assist with pushing out adjustable bolt lock 130 when engaged as part of bolt lock safety device 100. Bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 shows the activity of lock return spring 160 when adjustable bolt lock 130 is engaged. Also shown is a top cutaway view of lock pivot pin 170 located on adjustable bolt lock 130 near lock adjuster 140, wherein lock safety screw 150 is shown screwed into safety screw hole 180.

[0046] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 4 illustrates a side cutaway view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device 100, illustrating internal mechanisms. The partial view of bolt lock safety device 100 additionally illustrates adjustable bolt lock 130 fastened to bolt 200 when lock safety screw 150 within lock adjuster 140 is tightened that can cause adjustable bolt lock 130 to pivot outward using lock pivot pin 170. Partial cutaway view of side surface 230, bevel edges 235, a front face 240, a back 250, a radius 255, a platform 260, and a platform ramp 261 of bolt 200 additionally shows how bolt lock safety device 100 is integrated within in bolt 200. Lock return spring 160 is situated in bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 as part of adjustable bolt lock 130. Also, shown is a side cutaway view to extractor 320 and firing pin stop hole 330.

[0047] Turning to the drawings, FIG. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. For purposes of clarity, adjustable bolt lock 130 is shown rotated outward extended beyond the side surface 230 of the bolt 200, where a partial perspective view of bolt lock safety device 100 additionally illustrates top view orthogonal to a side view of bolt lock safety device 100. Adjustable bolt lock 130 is shown in an engaged mode indicating the knob on lock adjuster 140 was tightened causing adjustable bolt lock 130 to pivot outward beyond side surface 230 of bolt 200. As shown, top surface 201 and top surface tab are orthogonal to side surface 230 of bolt 200. A top edge 205 is parallel to front face 240 and guide rod cavity 220 within a guide rod aperture 222, where guide rod and recoil spring 310 is shown encased in guide rod cavity 220. Pivot pin bolt aperture 172 is located on top edge 205. Where bevel edges 235 are parallel to side surface 230. As shown, in a top perspective view, back 250 and radius 255 located near the rear of bolt 300. Platform 260 and platform ramp 261 are parallel to top surface 201. As shown below lock adjuster 140 located on bolt 200 is extractor 320. Located parallel to side surface 230 is firing pin stop hole 330 of bolt 200.

[0048] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 6 illustrates a top perspective exploded view of an exemplary bolt lock safety device 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The partial exploded view of bolt lock safety device 100 additionally illustrates top view orthogonal to a side view of bolt lock safety device 100 in greater detail. Additionally, adjustable bolt lock 130 includes a lock pivot pin 170. Adjustable bolt lock 130 further includes a pivot pin lock aperture 171 fitted for lock pivot pin 170 associated with a pivot pin bolt aperture 172 to receive lock pivot pin 170 in bolt 200. Adjustable bolt lock 130 also includes a lock adjuster aperture 145 where lock safety screw 150 can be tightened or untightened as part of for lock adjuster 140 in safety screw hole 180 in bolt 200. Lock adjuster 140 includes a knob at the end of the part that is used to manually engage or disengage the bolt lock safety device 100. As shown in exploded view is top surface 201, top surface tab 202, platform 260, platform ramp 261, are in parallel with top edge 205. Bolt lock longitudinal recess 110 houses lock return spring 160 within return spring cavity 120. Guide rod and recoil spring 310 is shown as one piece where the recoil spring encases the guide rod, where guide rod and recoil spring 310 is suitably fitted in guide rod aperture 222 and guide rod cavity 220. Front face 240 is orthogonal to side surface 230 and where back 250 and radius 255 are shown in the read of bolt 200, where firing pin stop hole 330 is shown on side surface 30.