SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR A FIREARM SUPPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
The disclosure generally relates to systems, devices, and methods for sound suppression for firearms. In various embodiments, the firearm suppressor can include a barrel system of a predetermined length to prevent supersonic projectile (e.g., bullet) speed. Further, the firearm suppressor can include a plurality of chambers that can substantially contain the gases released from a projectile and thereby reduce the sound generated by the expansion of the gases release upon firing the projectile.
The disclosure generally relates to reducing the sound resulting from the discharge of firearms.
BACKGROUNDFirearm components and accessories may be attached or be part of a barrel of a firearm, such as a handgun. One such firearm component can include a suppressor assembly. Suppressor assemblies can be configured to compensate for the various effects of firing a projectile (such as a bullet) from a firearm. For example, muzzle blast is the loud noise that generally accompanies the discharge of a firearm. The muzzle blast can damage the ears of the operator or nearby individuals not wearing ear protection and can bring unwanted attention in instances of covert use.
The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numerals may indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/or components other than those illustrated in the drawings, and some elements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural terminology may be used interchangeably.
The disclosure generally relates to suppressor assemblies for firearms. This disclosure can, in various applications, aid an operator in the pursuit of game for hunting, or in more general application in military actions.
Further, this disclosure describes systems and methods of achieving quiet, light, and reliable firearm operation. In one embodiment, the systems and methods can be used in connection with, but not limited to, firearms having a 0.22 caliber ammunition and the firearms can be a rimefire type (e.g., relating to or denoting guns whose cartridges have the primer around the edge of the base) of firearm. However, for different types of ammunition and types of firearms, various parameters disclosed herein, including, but not limited to, the length and twist of the suppressor assembly's barrel system can be modified accordingly to achieve the same effects described in this disclosure.
One component of the sound resulting from the firing of firearms (for example, 0.22 report firearms) is a sonic crack (that results from the projectile piercing the sound barrier). This sonic crack in itself may cause firearm accuracy issues, for example, as 0.22 caliber firearms may fire projectiles that can be more trans-sonic than supersonic. For example, the projectiles may move above and below the sound barrier within a much shorter distance than other rounds. The transition above and below the sound barrier can cause stability issues for the projectile, thus reducing the accuracy of the firearm as well as a sharp report when the barrier is broken.
Another embodiment of this disclosure describes sound suppression, in addition to controlling the velocity of the projectile described above. While there is, at present, a dearth of information and data on airflow dynamics in firearm suppression system, one route of improving the design of the systems and methods disclosed herein can be performed through trial and error and the use of fluid dynamic principles.
In a suppression device one goal can be to reduce the audible Sound Pressure Level (SPL) rating for the firearm. Using fluid dynamics principles dictates that by reducing the air pressure within a confined space, in a linear fashion, the audible SPL can be reduced to yield the a laminar pressure reduction over a given volume.
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In one embodiment, the overall design can be designed such that the suppression system is easily customer serviceable. In one example embodiment, the system may comprise: a barrel with suppression baffle chambers 135 machined throughout approximately 80% of its length; a titanium alloy sleeve 150 that slides over baffles; an end cap 160 for sleeve retention; and a high-temperature O-ring 115 for gas expansion prevention.
Subsonic ammo can be used to provide hearing-safe firearms; however, subsonic ammo generally has a higher cost. Using the disclosed system and methods, hearing-safe shooting is no longer dependent on having subsonic ammunition, but rather, can use super-sonic ammunition.
In one example embodiment, the disclosed systems and methods can be used in connection with a semiautomatic 0.22 LR platform, for example, with a 0.22 LR autoloader, such as the Ruger® 10/22™. For example, a firearm made using the disclosed systems and methods can comprise an integral suppressor for use in connection with this example firearm. The disclosed systems and methods can be used to reliably maintain the velocity of standard, high-velocity ammunition sub-sonic. In addition to the decibel reduction, firearms discharged using the disclosed systems and methods can further result in a lower-tone sound than comparable firearms and/or suppressors available on the market. Firearms that implement the disclosed systems and methods may also not need to be disassembled in order to be cleaned, for example, as do firearms having traditional rimfire suppressors. Instead, rotating the titanium sleeve 150 can clean-off any buildup. Thus firearms that implement the disclosed systems and methods can be fired thousands of times without requiring disassembly.
A firearm made using the disclosed systems and methods can feature a straightforward design composing three parts. The disclosed systems and methods do not require additional tools to remove outer tube. This can result in a drastic reduction in weight over the factory barrel. The design can maintain the velocity of high velocity (over 1200 fps) bulk pack ammunition subsonic. Further, the disclosed embodiments can comprise a direct barrel replacement for a 10/22™ firearm, with little or no machining or modification required. (Though, in some cases, it may necessitate the use of a stock that will accommodate an approximately 0.920″ diameter barrel).
Further, in one example embodiment, the specifications of a firearm designed using the disclosed systems and methods can include: a caliber of 0.22 LR length of approximately 16.5″; a diameter of approximately 0.920″; a weight of approximately 18 oz. Moreover, the firearm may be fully automatic. Further, the firearm may have a rifling of approximately 1:16″ and can have a 12 land 12 groove. Moreover the barrel can have a 1:16 twist and further, a 12 land and groove micro twist barrel.
In example embodiments of this disclosure, in terms of materials, the barrel and core of a firearm made using the disclosed systems and methods can include 416 stainless steel; further, the sleeve 150 can comprise grade 9 titanium; moreover, the endcap 160 can include grade 5 titanium.
The example embodiments disclosed have a barrel length and twist used for 0.22 caliber ammunition. However, for different types of ammunition the length and twist can be modified accordingly to achieve the same sound suppressing effects.
Although specific embodiments of the disclosure have been described, numerous other modifications and alternative embodiments are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the functionality described with respect to a particular device or component may be performed by another device or component. Further, while specific device characteristics have been described, embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device characteristics. Further, although embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
Claims
1. A firearm barrel comprising a first, second, and third portion, wherein:
- the first portion comprises a longitudinal bore of a predetermined length suitable to prevent supersonic projectile speed;
- the second portion comprises a plurality of longitudinal chambers aligned with the longitudinal bore of the first portion; and
- the third portion comprises a tubular sleeve configured to slide over the second portion and substantially enclose the second portion.
2. The firearm barrel of claim 1, wherein further, the second portion comprises a first end proximate to the first portion and a second end distal to the first portion of the firearm barrel.
3. The firearm barrel of claim 2, wherein the plurality of longitudinal chambers increases in size from the first end to the second end of the firearm barrel.
4. The firearm barrel of claim 2, wherein the longitudinal bore of the first portion is about 4 inches in diameter.
5. The firearm barrel of claim 1, wherein the first portion comprises a predetermined twist.
6. The firearm barrel of claim 5, wherein the predetermined twist is a 1:16 twist.
7. The firearm barrel of claim 5, wherein the predetermined twist comprises a land and groove micro-twist.
8. The firearm barrel of claim 2, wherein the tubular sleeve comprises a titanium alloy.
9. The firearm barrel of claim 2, wherein the distal end of the second portion comprises a threaded end.
10. The firearm barrel of claim 9, wherein the third portion further comprises a separate sleeve retainment cap threaded on to the threaded end.
11. The firearm barrel of claim 10, wherein the sleeve retainment cap comprises a titanium alloy.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 2, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 7, 2017
Inventor: Kyle Grob (Kennesaw, GA)
Application Number: 15/612,744