Patent Application
20240310144
The present disclosure relates generally to firearms and, more particularly, to an adjustable stock for a BB gun for allowing the BB gun to be used by persons having different body types or sizes.
Conventional BB guns, such as the BB gun shown in
A need therefore remains for improved BB guns, stocks for BB guns, and related methods of manufacturing and using the same, which may overcome one or more of the foregoing drawbacks associated with existing BB guns.
The present disclosure provides BB guns, adjustable stocks for a BB gun, and related methods of manufacturing and using such BB guns and adjustable stocks.
In one aspect, a BB gun is provided. According to one example, the BB gun A BB gun may include a firing mechanism assembly and an adjustable stock. The adjustable stock may include an adapter coupled to the firing mechanism assembly and a butt stock movably coupled to the adapter for providing the BB gun with an adjustable length of pull. The butt stock may be configured to translate relative to the adapter and to be selectively secured relative to the adapter in a plurality of positions defining a plurality of different lengths of pull.
In some examples, the adapter may include a distal portion coupled to the firing mechanism assembly by one or more fasteners, and a proximal portion coupled to the butt stock. In some examples, at least part of the distal portion the adapter may be received within a frame of the firing mechanism assembly and secured therein by the one or more fasteners. In some examples, the distal portion of the adapter may include a groove defined along a bottom side of the distal portion of the adapter and removably receiving at least part of a lever of the firing mechanism assembly therein. In some examples, the butt stock may include a body defining a receptacle receiving at least part of the proximal portion of the adapter therein, a lever movably coupled to the body and configured to pivot relative to the body between a first position and a second position, and a positioning pin coupled to the lever and configured to engage the proximal portion of the adapter when the lever is in the first position to selectively secure the butt stock relative to the adapter in each of the plurality of positions and to disengage the proximal portion of the adapter when the lever is in the second position to allow translation of the butt stock relative to the adapter. In some examples, the proximal portion of the adapter may include a plurality of recesses each corresponding to one of the plurality of positions, and the positioning pin may be configured to engage a respective recess of the plurality of recesses to selectively secure the butt stock relative to the adapter in a corresponding position of the plurality of positions. In some examples, the proximal portion of the adapter may include a shaft having a cylindrical shape, and a ridge extending along the shaft, and the receptacle of the butt stock may include a first portion receiving at least part of the shaft of the proximal portion of the adapter therein, and a second portion receiving at least part of the ridge of the proximal portion of the adapter therein to inhibit rotational movement of the butt stock relative to the adapter. In some examples, the ridge may be disposed along a bottom side of the proximal portion of the adapter. In some examples, the plurality of recesses may be defined in the ridge of the proximal portion of the adapter. In some examples, the butt stock may be removably coupled to the adapter.
In another aspect, an adjustable stock for a BB gun is provided. According to one example, the adjustable stock may include an adapter configured to couple to a firing mechanism assembly of the BB gun, and a butt stock movably coupled to the adapter for providing the BB gun with an adjustable length of pull, the butt stock configured to translate relative to the adapter and to be selectively secured relative to the adapter in a plurality of positions defining a plurality of different lengths of pull.
In some examples, the adapter may include a distal portion configured to be coupled to the firing mechanism assembly by one or more fasteners, and a proximal portion coupled to the butt stock. In some examples, at least part of the distal portion the adapter may be configured to be received within a frame of the firing mechanism assembly and secured therein by the one or more fasteners. In some examples, the distal portion of the adapter may include a groove defined along a bottom side of the distal portion of the adapter and configured to removably receive at least part of a lever of the firing mechanism assembly therein. In some examples, the butt stock may include a body defining a receptacle receiving at least part of the proximal portion of the adapter therein, a lever movably coupled to the body and configured to pivot relative to the body between a first position and a second position, and a positioning pin coupled to the lever and configured to engage the proximal portion of the adapter when the lever is in the first position to selectively secure the butt stock relative to the adapter in each of the plurality of positions and to disengage the proximal portion of the adapter when the lever is in the second position to allow translation of the butt stock relative to the adapter. In some examples, the proximal portion of the adapter may include a plurality of recesses each corresponding to one of the plurality of positions, and the positioning pin may be configured to engage a respective recess of the plurality of recesses to selectively secure the butt stock relative to the adapter in a corresponding position of the plurality of positions. In some examples, the proximal portion of the adapter may include a shaft having a cylindrical shape, and a ridge extending along the shaft, and the receptacle of the butt stock may include a first portion receiving at least part of the shaft of the proximal portion of the adapter therein, and a second portion receiving at least part of the ridge of the proximal portion of the adapter therein to inhibit rotational movement of the butt stock relative to the adapter. In some examples, the ridge may be disposed along a bottom side of the proximal portion of the adapter. In some examples, the plurality of recesses may be defined in the ridge of the proximal portion of the adapter. In some examples, the butt stock may be removably coupled to the adapter.
These and other aspects and improvements of the present disclosure will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the several drawings and the appended claims.
The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings illustrating examples of the disclosure, in which use of the same reference numerals indicates similar or identical items. Certain examples of the present disclosure may include elements, components, and/or configurations other than those illustrated in the drawings, and some of the elements, components, and/or configurations illustrated in the drawings may not be present in certain examples.
In the following description, specific details are set forth describing some examples consistent with the present disclosure. Numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the examples. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that some examples may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. The specific examples disclosed herein are meant to be illustrative but not limiting. One skilled in the art may realize other examples that, although not specifically described here, are within the scope and the spirit of this disclosure. In addition, to avoid unnecessary repetition, one or more features shown and described in association with one example may be incorporated into other examples unless specifically described otherwise or if the one or more features would make an example non-functional. In some instances, well known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the examples. As employed herein, the term “coupled” shall mean that components are connected together either directly or indirectly via one or more intermediate parts or components.
The present disclosure provides BB guns having an adjustable stock, adjustable stocks for a BB gun, and related methods of manufacturing and using such BB guns and adjustable stocks. In some examples, an adjustable stock may include an adapter and a butt stock. The adapter may be configured to couple to a firing mechanism assembly of the BB gun. The butt stock may be movably coupled to the adapter for providing the BB gun with an adjustable length of pull, and the butt stock may be configured to translate relative to the adapter and to be selectively secured relative to the adapter in a plurality of positions defining a plurality of different lengths of pull. In this manner, the adjustable stock may overcome one or more of the foregoing drawbacks associated with existing BB guns having a fixed stock. In particular, the adjustable stock may provide an option to adjust the length of pull of the BB gun, thereby allowing users of different body types of sizes to use the BB gun in a suitable manner. For example, the adjustable stock may be adjusted to provide a first length of pull that is well suited for a child and subsequently may be adjusted to provide a greater second length of pull that is suitable for a larger child or an adult.
As described herein, in some examples, the adapter may include a distal portion configured to be coupled to the firing mechanism assembly by one or more fasteners, and a proximal portion coupled to the butt stock. In some examples, at least part of the distal portion the adapter may be configured to be received within a frame of the firing mechanism assembly and secured therein by the one or more fasteners. In some examples, the distal portion of the adapter may include a groove defined along a bottom side of the distal portion of the adapter and configured to removably receive at least part of a lever of the firing mechanism assembly therein. In some examples, the butt stock may include a body defining a receptacle receiving at least part of the proximal portion of the adapter therein, a lever movably coupled to the body and configured to pivot relative to the body between a first position and a second position, and a positioning pin coupled to the lever and configured to engage the proximal portion of the adapter when the lever is in the first position to selectively secure the butt stock relative to the adapter in each of the plurality of positions and to disengage the proximal portion of the adapter when the lever is in the second position to allow translation of the butt stock relative to the adapter. In some examples, the proximal portion of the adapter may include a plurality of recesses each corresponding to one of the plurality of positions, and the positioning pin may be configured to engage a respective recess of the plurality of recesses to selectively secure the butt stock relative to the adapter in a corresponding position of the plurality of positions. In some examples, the proximal portion of the adapter may include a shaft having a cylindrical shape, and a ridge extending along the shaft, and the receptacle of the butt stock may include a first portion receiving at least part of the shaft of the proximal portion of the adapter therein, and a second portion receiving at least part of the ridge of the proximal portion of the adapter therein to inhibit rotational movement of the butt stock relative to the adapter. In some examples, the ridge may be disposed along a bottom side of the proximal portion of the adapter. In some examples, the plurality of recesses may be defined in the ridge of the proximal portion of the adapter. In some examples, the butt stock may be removably coupled to the adapter.
Still other benefits and advantages of the BB guns, adjustable stocks for a BB gun, and related methods provided herein over conventional devices and techniques will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art from the present disclosure.
Referring now to the drawings,
As shown, the adjustable stock may include an adapter 102 and a butt stock 104 movably coupled to the adapter 102. As described, the adapter 102 and the butt stock 104 advantageously may provide the BB gun 100 with an adjustable length of pull. That is, unlike prior art BB guns (e.g., the BB gun depicted in
As shown, the adapter 102 may include a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion of the adapter 102 may be coupled to the firing mechanism assembly 101 by one or more fasteners, and the proximal portion of the adapter 102 may be movably coupled to the butt stock 104, as described below. As shown, when the BB gun is assembled, at least part of the distal portion of the adapter 102 may be received within the frame of the firing mechanism assembly 101 and secured therein by the one or more fasteners. In some examples, as shown, the distal portion of the adapter 102 may include a groove 107 defined along a bottom side of the distal portion of the adapter 102 and removably receiving at least part of the lever of the firing mechanism assembly 101 therein when the lever is not engaged in a cocking action. In some examples, as shown, the proximal portion of the adapter 102 may include a shaft 103 having a cylindrical shape and a ridge 111 that extends along the shaft 103. As shown, the ridge 111 may be disposed along the bottom side of the proximal portion of the adapter 102. The proximal portion of the adapter 102 may include a plurality of recesses 109 (although six (6) of the recesses 109 are shown in the illustrated example, more or fewer of the recesses 109 may be provided in other examples) each corresponding to one of the plurality of positions of the adjustable stock. As shown, the recesses 109 may be defined in the ridge 111 of the proximal portion of the adapter 102 and may be selectively engaged by the butt stock 104. In this manner, the ridge 111 may align the recesses 109 for engagement with mating structure of the butt stock 104, as described below. As shown, the ridge 111 may include an end portion 112 that is angled or beveled.
As shown, the butt stock 104 may include a body, a lever 105, and a positioning pin 108. The body may define a receptacle that receives at least part of the proximal portion of the adapter 102 therein. The lever 105 may be movably coupled to the body and configured to pivot relative to the body between a first position and a second position. The positioning pin 108 may be coupled to the lever 105 and configured to engage the proximal portion of the adapter 102 when the lever 105 is in the first position to selectively secure the butt stock 104 relative to the adapter 102 in each of the plurality of positions and to disengage the proximal portion of the adapter 102 when the lever 105 is in the second position to allow translation of the butt stock 104 relative to the adapter 102. As shown, the receptacle of the butt stock 104 may include a first portion for receiving at least part of the shaft 103 of the proximal portion of the adapter 102 therein, and a second portion for receiving at least part of the ridge 111 of the proximal portion of the adapter 102. The shapes of the first portion and the second portion of the receptacle of the butt stock 104 may complement the mating shapes of the shaft 103 and the ridge 111 of the proximal portion of the adapter 102, thereby inhibiting rotational movement of the butt stock 104 relative to the adapter 102. The positioning pin 108 may be configured to engage a respective recess 109 of the plurality of recesses 109 to selectively secure the butt stock 104 relative to the adapter 102 in a corresponding position of the plurality of positions, thereby providing an adjustable length of pull.
More specifically, when a user presses the lever 105, the associated positioning pin 108 may be actuated from the first position to the second position, thereby allowing the butt stock 104 to slidably engage the shaft portion 103 of the adapter 102, thereby allowing the butt stock 104 to be translated relative to the adapter 102 to a desired position. In turn, when the lever 105 is released from the second position and returns to the first position, such as by a biasing spring, the positioning pin 108 may engage a corresponding recesses 109 (6 of which are provided in the illustrated embodiment, though more or fewer may be provided). This functionality advantageously allows for a variable length BB gun 100 (see length L in
Although specific examples of the disclosure have been described, numerous other modifications and alternative examples are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the functionality described with respect to a particular device or component may be performed by another device or component. Further, while specific device characteristics have been described, examples of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device characteristics. Further, although examples have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the examples. Conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain examples could include, while other examples may not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more examples.
The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/489,889, filed on Mar. 13, 2023, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63489889 | Mar 2023 | US |
