Projectile launcher with trigger assist

摘要

A projectile launcher including a receiver with a breech proximate to a barrel. A valve assembly is provided that allows selective flow between a source of compressed gas and the breech. A trigger is provided that is movable between a first position and a second position. The launcher includes a firing assembly configured to actuate the valve assembly responsive to the trigger being in the second position. In some embodiments, the firing assembly includes a trigger assist feature configured to cycle the firing assembly in a fully automatic manner when the trigger is in the second position without reciprocating the trigger during the firing cycle. In some embodiments, the receiver includes an opening with a puncture mechanism dimensioned to receive a magazine.

主权项

1. A projectile launcher comprising:
a barrel dimensioned to receive a projectile; a receiver including a breech proximate to the barrel; a valve assembly configured to selectively allow flow between a source of compressed gas and the breech; a trigger movable between a first position and a second position; a firing assembly configured to actuate the valve assembly responsive to the trigger being in the second position, wherein the firing assembly includes:
a trigger assist coupled with the trigger using a spring, wherein the trigger assist is movable between a firing position that initiates actuation of the valve assembly and a cocked position; anda piston in fluid communication with the valve assembly, wherein venting of the valve assembly moves the piston to apply a force to the trigger assist sufficient to overcome the spring to move the trigger assist from the firing position to the cocked position.