Apr 22, 2025

US12281871 - Magnetic trigger release system

A trigger release system includes a trigger release that is magnetically-actuated. The trigger on the trigger release is coupled to a mechanical release such that a predetermined amount of force on the trigger causes the mechanical release to trip. A first embodiment uses magnetic repulsion between a magnet on a wearable article worn by the shooter and a magnet on the trigger. A second embodiment uses magnetic attraction between a magnet on a wearable article worn by the shooter and a magnet on the trigger. A third embodiment uses magnetic attraction between a magnet on a wearable article and a trigger made of magnetic metal. All three embodiments provide a magnetically-actuated trigger release. Providing a trigger release system with a magnetically-actuated trigger release provides a surprise actuation of the trigger release, thereby improving accuracy of the shooter.

Inventors: Darren A. Collins
Filing date: 2023-05-29

The patent describes a magnetically-actuated trigger release system that enhances shooting accuracy by allowing the trigger to be actuated through magnetic force without physical contact. It includes multiple embodiments utilizing either magnetic repulsion or attraction between magnets on a wearable article and the trigger.

Claim 1

A trigger release system comprising: a trigger release comprising a trigger coupled to a mechanical release, wherein the trigger actuates the mechanical release when a predetermined force is applied to the trigger, the trigger release further comprising a first magnet coupled to the trigger; and a wearable article worn on a shooter’s body, wherein the wearable article comprises a second magnet in an orientation that provides a magnetic force such that the shooter moving the second magnet to be closer to the first magnet increases the magnetic force applied to the trigger until the magnetic force provides the predetermined force to the trigger, thereby actuating the mechanical release without the second magnet touching the first magnet. a trigger release comprising a trigger coupled to a mechanical release, wherein the trigger actuates the mechanical release when a predetermined force is applied to the trigger, the trigger release further comprising a first magnet coupled to the trigger; and a wearable article worn on a shooter’s body, wherein the wearable article comprises a second magnet in an orientation that provides a magnetic force such that the shooter moving the second magnet to be closer to the first magnet increases the magnetic force applied to the trigger until the magnetic force provides the predetermined force to the trigger, thereby actuating the mechanical release without the second magnet touching the first magnet.

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