US 12,169,111 B2
Ambidextrous charging handle
Zachary Kusnierz, Westfield, MA (US)
Assigned to SMITH & WESSON INC., Springfield, MA (US)
Filed by Smith & Wesson Inc., Springfield, MA (US)
Filed on Aug. 14, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/449,435.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/397,431, filed on Aug. 12, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2024/0053117 A1, Feb. 15, 2024
Int. Cl. F41A 35/06 (2006.01); F41A 3/66 (2006.01); F41A 3/72 (2006.01)
CPC F41A 35/06 (2013.01) [F41A 3/66 (2013.01); F41A 3/72 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A charging handle assembly for carrying a bolt for a firearm, said charging handle assembly comprising:
a body extending along a first axis, said body comprising a first side, a second side oppositely disposed, and an opening therebetween;
a first handle connected to said first side and extending away from said body;
a second handle connected to said second side and extending away from said body;
a rod comprising a first end and a second end, said rod extending through said opening along a longitudinal axis oriented transversely to said first axis; and
a return spring acting between said body and said first end of said rod and biasing said body towards said second end of said rod,
wherein said body is movable between said first end and said second end of said rod and compresses said spring when moving towards said first end.