Aug 12, 2025

US12385716 - Gas-powered gun

A gas-powered gun comprising an inner barrel ( 31 ), a compartment ( 40 ) for compressed gas formed coaxially around the inner barrel ( 31 ), a pressure regulator ( 42 ) connected between the compartment ( 40 ) and a pressure chamber ( 10 ), so as to ensure a controlled pressure in the pressure chamber ( 10 ), and a valve ( 15 ) arranged to release compressed gas from the pressure chamber ( 10 ) to thereby discharge a projectile ( 13 ) provided in said inner barrel ( 31 ). The gas-powered gun further comprises a plenum chamber ( 70 ) in fluid connection with the pressure chamber ( 10 ), the plenum chamber being formed in a detachable module ( 7 ) arranged below the barrel during normal use.

Assignee: FX RnD AB
Inventors: Johan Axelsson
Filing date: 2024-08-08

The patent describes a gas-powered gun featuring an inner barrel and a coaxial compartment for compressed gas, which includes a pressure regulator and a valve for controlled projectile discharge. Additionally, it incorporates a detachable plenum chamber module that connects to the pressure chamber, ensuring an airtight seal during operation.

Claim 1

A gas-powered gun for discharge of projectiles, comprising: an inner barrel; a compartment formed coaxially around said inner barrel, said compartment configured to be filled with compressed gas; a pressure regulator connected between the compartment and a pressure chamber, so as to ensure a controlled pressure in the pressure chamber; and a valve arranged to release compressed gas from the pressure chamber to thereby discharge a projectile provided in said inner barrel; wherein the gas-powered gun further comprises a plenum chamber in fluid connection with the pressure chamber, said plenum chamber being formed in a detachable module arranged below the barrel during normal use, said detachable module having an interface configured to form an air-tight fluid connection with the pressure chamber when the module is secured to the gun. an inner barrel; a compartment formed coaxially around said inner barrel, said compartment configured to be filled with compressed gas; a pressure regulator connected between the compartment and a pressure chamber, so as to ensure a controlled pressure in the pressure chamber; and a valve arranged to release compressed gas from the pressure chamber to thereby discharge a projectile provided in said inner barrel; wherein the gas-powered gun further comprises a plenum chamber in fluid connection with the pressure chamber, said plenum chamber being formed in a detachable module arranged below the barrel during normal use, said detachable module having an interface configured to form an air-tight fluid connection with the pressure chamber when the module is secured to the gun.

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