Muzzle brake

摘要

A muzzle device that may be attached to the barrel of a forearm that includes structures which influence the flow characteristics of exhausting propellant gases for suppressing muzzle flash, counter acting the rearward and upward motion of the muzzle during firing, and reducing the concussion directed towards the shooter as well as personnel to the sides of the shooter.

主权项

1. A muzzle device for a firearm comprising:
an elongated cylindrical body adapted for attachment to the muzzle of a firearm barrel; the body defining a bore registered with the barrel and having a bore surface; the body having an exterior surface; wherein the body defines an array of radial vent holes each extending from the bore surface to the exterior surface; each vent hole having a vent hole length defined by the radial distance from the bore surface to the exterior surface; each of the vent holes having a width less than half the vent hole length; the array of vent holes including a plurality of rings of vent holes, each ring of vent holes encompassing the body; the rings being arranged along the length of the body; andwherein each vent hole has a cross section at the exterior surface having a plurality of intersecting slots each having a limited slot width less than the width of the vent hole at the exterior surface.