US12339081 - AK fire control mechanism

The patent describes a fire control mechanism for firearms that includes a rotatable hammer, a trigger with a central cavity housing a disconnector, and a safety feature that prevents trigger rotation. The safety consists of two movable portions, with one portion acting as a lever that interacts with the trigger to enhance operational safety.

Claim 1

1. A fire control mechanism comprising: a hammer rotatable about a hammer axis; a trigger rotatable about a trigger axis, the trigger arranged to contact the hammer, the trigger comprising a first side portion and a second side portion defining a central cavity; a disconnector oriented in the central cavity; and a safety arranged to interfere with rotation of the trigger, the safety comprising a second portion moveable with respect to a first portion, the first portion comprising a lever, the second portion arranged to contact the first side portion of the trigger. a hammer rotatable about a hammer axis; a trigger rotatable about a trigger axis, the trigger arranged to contact the hammer, the trigger comprising a first side portion and a second side portion defining a central cavity; a disconnector oriented in the central cavity; and a safety arranged to interfere with rotation of the trigger, the safety comprising a second portion moveable with respect to a first portion, the first portion comprising a lever, the second portion arranged to contact the first side portion of the trigger.

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