Abstract:
A trigger stop connector for semi-automatic firearms that have an enclosed striker assembly. Incorporated into firearms without major structural changes, the trigger stop connector is designed to increase firing speed and prevent a fulcrum effect caused when a trigger mechanism travels a distance beyond the point of firing of the firearm, thus increasing target precision when discharging the firearm. The trigger stop connector, replacing a common connector, is designed with specific contact points to prevent overtravel of the trigger bar when operating in cooperation with the trigger of the firearm.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to firearms, and more particularly, to a firearm trigger stop mechanism. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     Firearms are mostly utilized by law enforcement, sport enthusiasts, and private owners for target and game. While participating in sport or especially during moments of self defense, it is desirable to initially discharge the firearm with minimal trigger travel distance to allow for quick firing and rapid succession. In addition to rapid firing, precision shooting is an aim that is strived for. In most semi-automatic firearms that have an enclosed striker assembly, the trigger mechanism travels a distance beyond the point of firing, increasing the time period for the initial and successive discharges. Additionally, the excess distance beyond the point of firing of the firearm causes a fulcrum effect. This fulcrum effect causes the barrel of the firearm to generally travel in a downward and sideward path, depending if the user utilizes their right or left hand to discharge the firearm. This generally downward and sideward path of the barrel after the initial discharge of the firearm, caused by the user exerting force beyond the point of firing, results in a reduction of accuracy and precision when firing. 
     In the past, firearm users have introduced epoxy or similar compounds immediately behind the trigger area, to fill in and prevent the trigger from surpassing the point of firing. However, this remedy is not precise and generally leaves an unfinished appearance to the firearm. 
     There is a need for a practical and inexpensive assembly that can be incorporated into firearms without major structural changes to prevent a trigger from traveling any distance beyond the firing point to increase firing speed and target precision. 
     There are no similar trigger stop connector mechanisms to the best of applicant&#39;s knowledge, that are built-in in the firearms to prevent excess travel of a trigger beyond the point of firing. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a trigger stop connector for firearms that is utilized to prevent a trigger from traveling beyond the point of firing. 
     It is another object of the present invention to incorporate a trigger stop connector for firearms to prevent over manipulation of the trigger which causes a reduction of accuracy while repetitive firing. 
     It is yet another object of this invention to increase the speed of firing a firearm with a reduced trigger travel distance. 
     It is still another object of the present invention to provide a trigger stop connector mechanism utilized with semi-automatic pistols that have an enclosed striker assembly. 
     It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness. 
     Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: 
     FIG. 1 represents an isometric view of the trigger stop connector with the trigger bar assembly shown in phantom. 
     FIG. 1 a  shows a side view of the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 represents an isometric view of the prior art connector with the trigger bar assembly shown in phantom. 
     FIG. 2 a  shows a side view of the prior art connector. 
     FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric view of a firearm in the cocked position. 
     FIG. 4 illustrates an isometric view of a firearm in the fired position. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral  10 , it can be observed that it basically includes trigger stop connector  20 , bent at predetermined locations to permit its mechanical transactions to effectuate a trigger stop connector mechanism. Trigger stop connector  20  is made out of a durable and light weight material as stainless steel, alloy metal, or other material having similar characteristics. In the preferred embodiment, trigger stop connector  20  is manufactured as a single metallic piece and has a general consistent thickness throughout of approximately 0.10 mm to 2.00 mm, so as to cooperatively interact with the general trigger mechanism of semiautomatic firearms that have an enclosed striker assembly. Such a firearm may be “GLOCK”, without limitation to this specific brand. 
     As seen in FIG. 1, trigger stop connector  10  works in conjunction with trigger bar TB. While firearm F, shown in FIG. 3, is in the cocked position, trigger bar TB is biased against torso  21 . As trigger T is pulled, trigger bar TB slidably travels in a generally rearward and downward direction. Connector lip  24  serves to guide curved end  50 . Trigger bar TB remains biased against torso  21  at the point of firing. At the point of firing, certain points of contact are made to prevent further travel of trigger bar TB. Curved end  50  of trigger bar TB makes contact with stop lip  34 , stop leg  30  makes contact with cross edge  60 , and edge  52  of trigger bar TB simultaneously makes contact with stop lip  38  and stop lip  36  to prevent further travel of trigger T fixedly secured to trigger bar TB. 
     Upon attaining the point of firing, firearm F, seen in FIG. 3, cycles, whereas spring force, not shown, assists trigger bar TB to shift. Guided by connector lip  28  and no longer biased against torso  21 , trigger bar TB slidably travels in a generally forward and upward direction until curved end  50  makes contact with connector lip  28 , whereas trigger bar TB then reattains the cocked position, thus completing the firing cycle. 
     Seen in FIG. 1 a  is present invention  10  in a preferred embodiment. The following dimensions of present invention  10  describe an example of the preferred embodiment. As seen, torso  21  has lip  24  extending a distance approximately between 0.25 mm to 2.00 mm. Lip  24  serves to contain trigger bar TB when biased against it. Connector leg  26  extends from torso  21  at a predetermined angle a distance approximately 1.00 to 3.00 mm and has connector lip  28  extending a distance of approximately 0.25 mm to 2.00 mm. Extending approximately 90 degrees from connector leg  26  is stop leg  30 . Stop leg  30  extends approximately perpendicularly 1.00 mm to 5.00 mm from connector leg  26  and is approximately 1.00 to 3.00 mm in width. Opposite connector leg  26  and stop leg  30  is stop leg  32 , which extends at a predetermined angle from torso  21  approximately 0.50 to 3.00 mm. Stop leg  32  has stop lip  34  extending approximately 0.25 to 2.00 mm. Extending from stop leg  32  is stop lip  38 . Stop lip  38  extends approximately 0.25 to 2.00 mm from stop leg  32 . Stop lip  36  is a lip cut and folded approximately 0.05 to 2.00 mm from torso  21 . Stop lip  36  is approximately 1.00 to 2.00 mm in width. 
     Opposite in direction from connector lips  24 ;  28 ; and stop lips  34 ;  36 ; and  38  is connector leg  22 , shown in FIG.  1 . Connector leg  22  removably fits within firearm F, shown in FIG. 3, to secure instant invention  10 . 
     Seen in FIG. 2 is prior art connector  20 ′. Prior art connector  20 ′ works in conjunction with trigger bar TB. While firearm F, shown in FIG. 3, is in the cocked position, trigger bar TB is biased against torso  21 ′. As trigger T is pulled, trigger bar TB slidably travels in a generally rearward and downward direction. Connector lip  24 ′ serves to guide curved end  50 . Trigger bar TB remains biased against torso  21 ′ at the point of firing. After the point of firing, trigger bar TB continuous to travel generally in a rearward and downward direction until a spring force, not shown, causes trigger bar TB to shift. Guided by connector lip  28 ′, edge  52  of trigger bar TB slidably travels in a generally forward and upward direction until completing the firing cycle. 
     Shown in FIG. 2 a  is prior art connector  20 ′. Torso  21 ′ has lip  24 ′. Lip  24 ′ serves to contain trigger bar TB when biased against it. Connector leg  26 ′ extends from torso  21 ′ at a predetermined angle and has connector lip  28 ′. Opposite in direction from connector lips  24 ′ and  28 ′ is connector leg  22 ′, shown in FIG.  2 . Connector leg  22 ′ removably fits within firearm F to remain secured. 
     As best seen in FIG. 3, firearm F is in the cocked mode. Once the user grasps firearm F, aims, and is ready to fire, the user exerts a force to overcome the force of trigger T. Trigger T is mechanically connected to trigger bar TB. Upon depressing trigger T, trigger bar TB is guided and thereby moves in a generally rearward and downward path. Stop leg  30  and stop lips  34 ;  36 ; and  38  are designed as specific contacts to prevent overtravel of trigger bar TB when operating in cooperation with trigger T of firearm F. 
     As best seen in FIG. 4, firearm F is in the fired mode. At this moment, the user has pulled trigger T with sufficient force and a sufficient distance to activate the firing pin mechanism, not shown, which in turn makes contact with the primer of a bullet, not shown, discharging firearm F. At the moment of discharge, stop leg  30  contacts cross edge  60 , curved end  50  of trigger bar TB makes contact with stop lip  34 , and edge  52  makes contact with stop lip  36  and stop lip  38 . These contact points prevent over manipulation of trigger T past the point of firing. Thus, the ability to prevent movement of firearm F is increased because the fulcrum effect is greatly reduced. The excess distance beyond the point of firing of firearm F is what causes the fulcrum effect. The fulcrum effect causes the barrel of firearm F to generally travel in a downward and sideward path. Additionally, these contact points establish a shortened trigger travel distance. With a shortened trigger travel distance, less time is required for the user to discharge firearm F. As a result, the user benefits from each subsequent discharge with less time required for firearm F to cycle back into the cocked mode, as in FIG.  3 . 
     The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.