Remotely Activated Firearm Accessory

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device that is used to block the accessibility of a firearms Trigger. Wherein an electronic device is mounted on a rail or rail accessory and is locked in place using a lock and frame allowing the device to fit an array of firearms. The lock and frame are in place to stop easy removal unless the possessor has the key to remove them. The device its self uses a battery to operate and picks up a transmission broadcasted from a Bluetooth within its programmed range by the use of a Bluetooth proximity detector. Once the transmission has been picked up it activates its locking mechanism in the form of a solenoid causing its pin to shift and allows a slide placed in front of the trigger acting as a second trigger to move back and forth allowing the movement of the firearms trigger. The slide is moved back into its original position by the use of a spring. When the Bluetooth is out of the device's proximity detectors programmed range, the solenoid returns to its locked state stopping access to the trigger. Making the trigger locking device a beneficial reusable safety device.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The invention generally relates too a firearm safety device in the form of a self-locking slide acting as a second trigger, mounted in front, against the sides, and behind the firearms trigger by the use of a rail or rail accessory allowing compatibility to a wide variety of firearms. It is activated by a Bluetooth proximity detector picking up a broadcast transmission signal from a worn Bluetooth device, thus signaling a magnetic solenoid pin to shift allowing the user to pull the slide that was acting as a second trigger denying access to the firearms trigger, against the firearms trigger discharging their firearm. A spring pushes the slide acting as the second trigger back into position when the trigger is released or not under pressure. The devices solenoid relocks the use of the slide acting as a second trigger when the Bluetooth is out of the Bluetooth proximity detectors predetermined range.

Background

Some attempted solutions have tried finger print detection, barrel locks that discharge with a turning combination and RFID embedded hand grips that control the firing pins, but this has not sufficiently addressed the needs of the firearms safety industry owing to the needed modifications to the gun, usability issues such as only being compatible with a few models, or the lock was designed to discharge or fall off providing no lasting safety from someone else using the owners weapon against them.

SUMMARY

This invention relates to a method and means of a trigger locking device for firearm safety purposes. This trigger locking device uses electronic and mechanical parts. The device works by the use of a Bluetooth proximity detector, solenoid, switch and spring-loaded slide that acts as an open trigger cover obstructing the trigger from the front, sides and behind allowing your trigger to be accessible with the ability to put your finger around it but inoperable. The device is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The Bluetooth proximity detector operates the solenoid and unlocks it indefinitely until a Bluetooth broadcast transmission is broken at which point the solenoid would relock the spring-loaded slide again. The proximity detector connects with a Bluetooth enabled wrist worn device worn by the user, and will connect within a predetermined distance of foot or less of the safety device containing the proximity detector. The device as a whole has a switch to turn on and off. Once on the proximity detector will indefinitely search for its pre-set Bluetooth connection. The proximity detector will only be programmed to operate when the Bluetooth device being used specifically for the safety device is in range, stopping the possibility of other Bluetooth devices from interfering or unlocking the slide controlling the trigger on the firearm. The device is attached to a firearm though the use of a gun rail, or gun rail attachment, it is then locked with a key and frame covering itself and the firearm, thus making removal without its key extremely difficult.

The purpose of this Invention is safety. One main advantage of the invention is to protect concealment or open carry users, particularly in civilian use, from being hurt by their own firearm. For example, someone where to attack a carrier overpower them and take control of their firearm, or the carrier drew their weapon but decided not to shoot and the attacker gained control of the weapon, the carrier could decide to run or fight while the attacker tried to operate their weapon unsuccessfully, thus potentially saving ethers lives. Another advantage is around young children the device would be inoperable without serious intent and knowledge of operation, time, effort, and resources not typical of young children. These are just some examples of its purpose and benefits however one large advantage that should be empathized is animosity, this device and its users compatible wrist worn Bluetooth device are chosen by the user alone and selected through their devices app, the device once set will in no way will store information about the user or their location or activities related to their firearm in any term or personal movements and can be disconnected at their choosing at any time, it is merely capable of stopping the ability to pull a trigger and can be removed from the rail of the firearm or rail accessory on the firearm at any time using the key provided if they cant gain electronic access. This invention is meant to operate on all sorts of firearms giving it a wide array of compatibility.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts the device attached to a firearm rail.

FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the device not fully closed and locked around the firearm.

FIG. 3 depicts the internal casing being placed into the external casing.

FIG. 4 depicts main electronic components of the device being placed into internal casing.

FIG. 5 depicts the frame and non electronic lock of the device.

FIG. 6 depicts the device with the spring and slide exposed.

FIG. 7 depicts a piece of the devices casing and where it is fastened on its inner side to the frame using screws.

FIG. 8 depicts how the internal casing is fastened into the device and subsequently frame internally using screws.

FIG. 9 depicts one of the rail slots on the device holding a pin.

FIG. 10. Depicts a rechargeable Bluetooth bracelet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The device 11 (FIG. 1) comprises a casing consisting of three pieces 1a, 1b, 1c (FIGS. 2 and 3). A solenoid 4, a PCB board containing a proximity detector 5, and a battery 3 (FIG. 4), are placed inside the internal casing 1c (FIG. 3) and is then placed into an external piece of casing acting as the container 1b (FIG. 2). A frame 2a and a lock welded to the frame 2b (FIGS. 2 and 5) is then inserted inside the internal casing 1c and around the external casing acting as the container 1b. a screw 8c (FIG. 8) is then screwed threw the internal casing 1c, through a mounting hole in the PCB containing the proximity detector 5 and into the frame 2a securing the pieces together. Two screws 8a and 8b (FIG. 7) are then screwed to the inward face of the casing 1a to the frame 2a securing the final piece of casing acting as a cover to the fame 2a. A slide 6 and a spring 7 (FIG. 6) are then placed in the space provided in the internal casing 1c. A pin 9 (FIG. 9) is then placed in one of the spaces provided within the external casing of 1b to secure the device to the firearm. To properly operate said device the Bluetooth wrist worn device 10 (FIG. 10) is placed on the hand you draw your gun with.

Claims

1: A firearm trigger locking accessory comprising: a slide which protrudes from said firearm trigger locking accessory's housing extending out to cover the front of a firearms trigger, the left side of said trigger, the right side of said trigger, the back of said trigger, said slide only covering the trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard, said slide being interchangeable; a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) proximity detector, a switch controlling or partly controlling the power supply of said firearm trigger locking accessory, a solenoid to lock and unlock said slide, a spring driven mechanism for moving said slide back into its lockable position after said slide has been moved; a frame that holds said firearm trigger locking accessory closed and contains a mechanical lock, when mounted said frame is extended over a firearms frame, over and around the upper barrel; said firearm trigger locking accessory capable of mounting to a firearm; said firearm trigger locking accessory capable of mounting a firearm rail accessory.

2: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is capable of mounting to a firearm and consists of a frame that holds said firearm trigger locking accessory closed. When mounted said frame is extended over a firearms frame, over around the upper barrel and contains a mechanical lock to keep said frame closed.

3: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is capable of mounting to a firearm rail accessory and consists of a frame that holds said firearm trigger locking accessory closed. When mounted said frame is extended over a firearms frame, over around the upper barrel and contains a mechanical lock to keep said frame closed.

4: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is capable of mounting to a firearm.

5: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said frame that holds said firearm trigger locking accessory's housing closed. Said frame containing a mechanical lock to keep said frame closed.

6: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said slide which covers the front of said trigger, the left of said trigger, the right side of said trigger, the back of said trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard.

7: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said slide which covers the front of said trigger, the left of said trigger, the right side of said trigger, the back of said trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard. Said slide being removable from said firearm trigger locking accessory when said firearms trigger locking accessories frame is unlocked to allow different slides to be changed depending on the firearm.

8: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said slide which covers the front of said trigger, the left of said trigger, the right side of said trigger and the back of said trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard in conjunction with said solenoid as a method of locking, unlocking said slide and said frame containing a mechanical lock.

9: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said Bluetooth Low Energy proximity detector being used in combination with said solenoid, said switch, said frame containing a mechanical lock.

10: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said switch as a means of controlling the power supply of said firearm trigger locking accessory and said frame containing a mechanical lock.

11: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said Bluetooth Low Energy proximity detector being combined with said solenoid, said switch, and said frame containing a mechanical lock.

12: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said switch as a means of partly controlling the power supply of said firearm trigger locking accessory and said frame containing a mechanical lock.

13: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said slide which covers the front of said trigger, the left of said trigger, the right side of said trigger, the back of said trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard in conjunction with said Bluetooth Low Energy proximity detector and said frame containing a mechanical lock.

14: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said slide which covers the front of said trigger, the left of said trigger, the right side of said trigger, the back of said trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard in conjunction with said spring driven mechanism and said frame containing a mechanical lock.

15: The firearm trigger locking accessory of claim 1 wherein said firearm trigger locking accessory is comprised of said slide which covers the front of said trigger, the left of said trigger, the right side of said trigger, the back of said trigger while still allowing access within the said triggers trigger guard combined with said Bluetooth Low Energy proximity detector, with said solenoid, said switch, said spring driven mechanism and said frame containing a mechanical lock.