Patent ID: 9086247
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: F41A,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hinge pin connector for a firearm, the hinge pin connector comprising: a shelf member integral with and extending from an outer surface of a firearm receiver and positioned on a first side of an ejection port in a direction parallel to a firing axis of the firearm; a containing member spaced apart from the shelf member and positioned on the first side of the ejection port in the direction parallel to the firing axis, the containing member integral with the receiver and extending from the outer surface of the receiver to define a longitudinal slot between the containing member and the receiver surface, the slot aligned with the axis of the firearm and having a cross dimension in at least one direction that is approximately equal to the diameter of a hinge pin to be secured in the connector; an insertion area positioned between the shelf member and the containing member and positioned on the first side of the ejection port in the direction parallel to the firing axis, the insertion area constructed and arranged to receive the hinge pin in an angled orientation with respect to the axis of the firearm and to allow pivoting of the hinge pin to a position substantially parallel with the axis of the firearm where the shelf member, the containing member, and the surface of the receiver block lateral movement of the hinge pin away from the receiver; and a receptacle positioned on a second side of the ejection port, opposite to the first side in the direction parallel to the firing axis, and constructed and arranged to receive a portion of the hinge pin and to block the hinge pin from pivoting away from the firearm receiver.