Jul 15, 2025

US12359889 - Foldable firearm

The present disclosure describes a foldable firearm that collapses into a folded state under spring pressure. The foldable firearm may include a foldable grip assembly. The foldable grip assembly may include a foldable pistol grip, a foldable trigger assembly, a folding bar, and a foldable hand stop. The foldable grip assembly may fold into the top shell of the foldable firearm. The foldable firearm may also include an ambidextrous charging handle assembly that may include a bottom portion, a top portion, a guide bar, and two opposing charging handles. The charging handles may be pulled to unfold the foldable firearm, and/or butterflied such that pivoting one charging handle causes the other charging handle to pivot. The first-pivoted charging handle may then be pulled rearwards to unfold the firearm. The first-pivoted charging handle may then be pulled further rearwards to rack the slide of the foldable firearm.

Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.
Inventors: Nicholas Kielsmeier, Brian L. Nakayama, Jeremy M. Fiester, Michael T. Mayberry
Filing date: 2024-05-02

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The patent describes a foldable firearm featuring a collapsible grip assembly and an ambidextrous charging handle that allows for simultaneous movement of both handles. This design enables the firearm to be easily unfolded and operated, enhancing portability and user accessibility.

Claim 1

An ambidextrous charging handle assembly for a foldable firearm, the ambidextrous charging handle assembly comprising: first and second charging handles arranged on opposing sides of the ambidextrous charging handle assembly, wherein the first and second charging handles are rotatably coupled such that rotation of one charging handle causes rotation of the other charging handle, and wherein longitudinal movement of either charging handle causes longitudinal movement of the other charging handle; and a slide racking assembly coupled to the first and second charging handles and providing first and second pivot axes for the first and second charging handles, wherein the slide racking assembly is configured to move in concert with the first and second charging handles, the slide racking assembly including one or more detents shaped to engage a slide of the foldable firearm and retract the slide during rearward longitudinal movement of the first or second charging handle. first and second charging handles arranged on opposing sides of the ambidextrous charging handle assembly, wherein the first and second charging handles are rotatably coupled such that rotation of one charging handle causes rotation of the other charging handle, and wherein longitudinal movement of either charging handle causes longitudinal movement of the other charging handle; and a slide racking assembly coupled to the first and second charging handles and providing first and second pivot axes for the first and second charging handles, wherein the slide racking assembly is configured to move in concert with the first and second charging handles, the slide racking assembly including one or more detents shaped to engage a slide of the foldable firearm and retract the slide during rearward longitudinal movement of the first or second charging handle.

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