Aug 18, 2026

US12710245 - Projectile loader locking and operation mechanisms

A projectile loader is provided having a body split into two portions, a locking mechanism, a quick release carrier, and a retaining system. The locking mechanism is provided within the projectile loader for locking the two portions of the projectile loader body. The quick release carrier of a feed system is provided within the projectile loader for preventing jams, among other issues, within the projectile loader. The retaining system is provided within the projectile loader for ensuring the feed system remains secured within the body during use of the projectile loader.

Assignee: Kore Outdoor (US) Inc.
Inventors: Louis Spicer, Robert Ambrose
Filing date: 2023-07-26

projectileloadermechanism

The patent describes a projectile loader with a split body design that includes a locking mechanism, a quick release carrier, and a retaining system to prevent jams and ensure secure operation. The locking mechanism allows for the upper shell to be detachably secured to the lower shell, enhancing the loader’s functionality for use with compressed gas guns.

Claim 1

1 . A projectile loader comprising: a body including an upper shell and a lower shell defining an interior volume within the body, the upper shell is attachable to and removable from the lower shell; an exit tube extending from a lower surface of the lower shell, the exit tube being configured to supply projectiles to a compressed gas gun; and a locking mechanism disposed within the interior volume, the locking mechanism being configured to selectively permit detaching the upper shell from the lower shell, the locking mechanism comprising: a lever coupled to the upper shell; a lock coupled to the lower shell, wherein a first locking feature of the lock is configured to engage with a second locking feature of the lever when in a locked position; and a latch positioned within the lower shell and movable relative to the lock and the lower shell, wherein an extension of the latch engages with the lever to secure the locking mechanism in the locked position. a body including an upper shell and a lower shell defining an interior volume within the body, the upper shell is attachable to and removable from the lower shell; an exit tube extending from a lower surface of the lower shell, the exit tube being configured to supply projectiles to a compressed gas gun; and a locking mechanism disposed within the interior volume, the locking mechanism being configured to selectively permit detaching the upper shell from the lower shell, the locking mechanism comprising: a lever coupled to the upper shell; a lock coupled to the lower shell, wherein a first locking feature of the lock is configured to engage with a second locking feature of the lever when in a locked position; and a latch positioned within the lower shell and movable relative to the lock and the lower shell, wherein an extension of the latch engages with the lever to secure the locking mechanism in the locked position. a lever coupled to the upper shell; a lock coupled to the lower shell, wherein a first locking feature of the lock is configured to engage with a second locking feature of the lever when in a locked position; and a latch positioned within the lower shell and movable relative to the lock and the lower shell, wherein an extension of the latch engages with the lever to secure the locking mechanism in the locked position.

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