Muzzle flash suppressor

摘要

A muzzle flash suppressor is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed flash suppressor includes a plurality of prongs having inner surfaces which taper along their length, providing angled expansion of the primary bore of the flash suppressor in the direction of projectile travel. The inner prong surfaces located along the gas flow path angle outwardly, a multi-radius surface is formed between each pair of neighboring prongs, and chamfers and radii are provided at the prong ends. Some embodiments provide for balanced and gradual gas expansion axially and/or radially along the projectile path, thereby allowing muzzle gases to expand/bleed off in a substantially laminar pattern. In some cases, this reduces secondary ignition of muzzle gases and the ambient air, thereby reducing muzzle flash. Also, some embodiments provide for easy clearance or correction of muzzle obstructions, thereby protecting against damage to the flash suppressor and host weapon.

主权项

1. A flash suppressor comprising:
a socket portion configured to couple with a muzzle of a projectile weapon, wherein the socket portion has an opening formed therethrough, the opening commensurate in size with an inner bore of the muzzle; a plurality of prongs extending from the socket portion, wherein the prongs are arranged such that an interior space surrounded by the prongs provides an exit cavity, and wherein a first end of the exit cavity transitions to the opening of the socket portion and a second end of the exit cavity opens to allow passage of a projectile out of the flash suppressor, the exit cavity exhibiting angled expansion from the first end thereof to the second end thereof; and a plurality of multi-radius surfaces, each multi-radius surface formed between a neighboring pair of the plurality of prongs, wherein each multi-radius surface transitions from the exit cavity to an exterior of the flash suppressor.