Adjustable stock systems for weapons
A stock system for weapons and/or other suitable devices can include a stock. The stock system can also include a moveable assembly within the stock that has one or more moveable components configured to move relative to the stock. The moveable assembly can include a rack and pinion assembly configured to bias a buttpad toward an extended position.
1 . A stock system for weapons and/or other suitable devices, comprising:
a stock; and
a moveable assembly within the stock that has one or more moveable components configured to move relative to the stock, the moveable assembly comprising a rack and pinion assembly configured to bias a buttpad toward an extended position.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting box disposed within or defined by the stock to define an interior cavity at least partially containing the moveable assembly.
3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the rack and pinion assembly includes:
a rack configured to be connected, directly or indirectly, to a buttpad; and
a gear within the mounting box and configured to be meshed with the rack, wherein at least one of the gear or the rack are biased to actuate a buttpad toward the extended position.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the gear is pinned to the mounting box to rotate relative to the mounting box.
5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein the rack includes rack teeth on at least a side of the rack configured to abut and mesh with the gear.
6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the rack includes latch teeth on a latch side of the rack.
7 . The system of claim 4 , further comprising a rod configured to be connected to the buttpad and move with the rack.
8 . The system of claim 7 , further comprising a stopping block disposed within the mounting box and attached to the mounting box.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the gear is biased to urge the rack to the extended position by a constant force spring mounted to the stopping block.
10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the rod and/or the rack form a catch interface configured to catch the stopping block to limit extension of the buttpad.
11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the rod and rack are connected at a distal end to form the catch interface.
12 . The system of claim 7 , further comprising a mounting plate configured to enclose the mounting box and/or guide the rack and/or rod.
13 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
an actuator; and
a latch configured to be actuated by the actuator to move between a latched position engaged with the rack and pinion assembly to hold the rack and pinion assembly, and an unlatched position disengaged from the rack and pinion assembly.
14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the actuator is connected to a connector member configured to transfer force from the actuator, wherein the stock defines a connector member channel, wherein the connector member is disposed within and/or travels inside the connector member channel within the stock to operatively connect to the latch.
15 . The system of claim 14 , wherein the latch includes a latch assembly comprising a first member configured to be moved by the connector member, and a second member configured to move relative to the first member between a latched position engaged with the rack and pinion assembly, and a second position disengaged from the rack and pinion assembly.
16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the stock is a fixed stock for a long rifle and/or includes a curved shape and a rear portion.
17 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the actuator is positioned such that the user can actuate the actuator with a digit without removing the users hand from the device to which the stock system is mounted.
18 . A firearm, comprising:
a trigger assembly; and
a stock system connected to the trigger assembly, the stock system comprising:
a stock;
a moveable assembly within the stock that has one or more moveable components configured to move relative to the stock, the moveable assembly comprising a rack and pinion assembly configured to bias a buttpad toward an extended position;
wherein the rack and pinion assembly includes:
a rack connected, directly or indirectly, to the buttpad; and
a gear meshed with the rack to linearly move the rack towards the extended position with rotation of the gear, wherein at least one of the gear or the rack are biased to actuate a buttpad toward the extended position.
19 . The firearm of claim 18 , wherein the stock is single piece fixed stock mounted to the trigger assembly.
20 . A device, comprising:
a trigger assembly; and
a stock system connected to the trigger assembly, the stock system comprising:
a stock; and
a moveable assembly within the stock that has one or more moveable components configured to move relative to the stock, the moveable assembly comprising a rack and pinion assembly configured to bias a buttpad toward an extended position;
wherein the rack and pinion assembly includes:
a gear configured to meshed with a rack of the rack and pinion assembly to actuate movement of the rack with rotation of the gear, wherein at least one of the gear or the rack are biased to actuate a buttpad toward the extended position by at least a constant force spring.