Patent ID: 8424233
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A clip for a projectile for a stacked projectile launcher including a receiver having a breech portion adapted to receive a projectile and a breech closure, the clip comprising: a first portion for engagement with the projectile, a second portion connected to the first portion for engagement with a trailing projectile or the breech closure to form a stack, and a third portion which activates the second portion during a breech loading process to cause the engagement with the trailing projectile or the breech closure, the third portion having a surface for contacting the launcher for effecting the activation of the clip and being configured to be deflected or displaced by the breech portion of the projectile launcher during loading of the projectile launcher, wherein the dimension of the surface of the third portion in a direction along the circumference of the projectile is less than an the circumference of the projectile.