Firearm orientation and drop sensor system

Details Firearm orientation and drop sensor system Firearm orientation and drop sensor system

2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Johnson, Stephen M. (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Safety mechanism

Responsive to particular firing angle

C042S070080

Reexamination Certificate

active

10878216

ABSTRACT:
A sensor system for detecting jarring, acceleration or other application of force to a firearm, and/or movement of the firearm into an undesired orientation, which includes a sensor array mounted to a firearm. The sensor array detects the excessive acceleration and/or movement of the firearm into certain orientations and generates a sensor signal indicative of a fault condition. In response, a control system blocks or interrupts the firing sequence of the firearm to prevent inadvertent discharge of a round of ammunition by the firearm.

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