May 5, 2026

US12618626 - Charging handle and upper receiver assembly for a firearm

A charging handle assembly for a firearm may include a charging handle body including a handle portion and a shaft portion, a first actuation wing rotatably coupled to the handle portion and configured to rotate about a first rotational axis between a first position and a second position, and a biasing mechanism engaging the first actuation wing and biasing the first actuation wing to the first position. The first actuation wing may include a latch configured to selectively engage an upper receiver assembly of the firearm, and the first actuation wing may have a center of mass disposed along the first rotational axis.

Assignee: Q, LLC
Inventors: Mitch Brusie, Ethan Lessard, Nicholas Schafer
Filing date: 2024-01-19

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The patent describes a charging handle assembly for firearms that features a rotatable actuation wing with a latch for engaging the upper receiver, designed to improve functionality and ease of use. The assembly includes a biasing mechanism that ensures the actuation wing returns to its initial position after use.

Claim 1

1 . A charging handle assembly for a firearm, the charging handle assembly comprising: a charging handle body comprising a handle portion and a shaft portion; a first actuation wing rotatably coupled to the handle portion and configured to rotate about a first rotational axis between a first position and a second position, the first actuation wing comprising a latch configured to selectively engage an upper receiver assembly of the firearm, and the first actuation wing having a center of mass disposed along the first rotational axis; and a biasing mechanism engaging the first actuation wing and biasing the first actuation wing to the first position. a charging handle body comprising a handle portion and a shaft portion; a first actuation wing rotatably coupled to the handle portion and configured to rotate about a first rotational axis between a first position and a second position, the first actuation wing comprising a latch configured to selectively engage an upper receiver assembly of the firearm, and the first actuation wing having a center of mass disposed along the first rotational axis; and a biasing mechanism engaging the first actuation wing and biasing the first actuation wing to the first position.

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