Flexible ammunition feed chute and ammunition box connection system

Abstract

The present invention is a connection system (100) that brings the ammunition strip (link) located inside an ammunition box (300) within a backpack to the ammunition feeding unit of an automatic firearm, characterized by comprising; an extensible/contractible, flexible and partially-closed flexible ammunition feed chute (200) through which the ammunition link inside the ammunition box (300) is run; an ammunition box connection apparatus (400) that attaches one end of the flexible ammunition feed chute (200) to the outlet of the ammunition box (300) located inside the backpack, and that serves as a bridge by ensuring the connection between the ammunition box (300) and the flexible ammunition feed chute (200); a flexible ammunition feed chute firearm connection apparatus (500) that enable the passage of the ammunition link by ensuring the connection between the flexible ammunition feed chute (200) and the firearm connection adapter (600); and a firearm connection adapter (600) that enables the ammunition link passage between the flexible ammunition feed chute (200) and the firearm.

1 . A connection system ( 100 ) that brings the ammunition strip (link) located inside an ammunition box ( 300 ) within a backpack to the ammunition feeding unit of an automatic firearm, characterized by comprising;
 an extensible/contractable, flexible, and partially-closed flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) through which the ammunition link inside the ammunition box ( 300 ) is run,   an ammunition box connection apparatus ( 400 ) that attaches one end of the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) to the outlet of the ammunition box ( 300 ) located inside the backpack and that serves as a bridge by ensuring the connection between the ammunition box ( 300 ) and the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ),   a flexible ammunition feed chute firearm connection apparatus ( 500 ) that enable the passage of the ammunition link by ensuring the connection between the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) and the firearm connection adapter ( 600 ),   and a firearm connection adapter ( 600 ) that enables the ammunition link passage between the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) and the firearm.   
     
     
         2 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a socket seat ( 230 ) that is located on the singular plastic piece ( 210 ) and that ensures the connection to the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ). 
     
     
         3 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a socket ( 420 ) that is connected to the socket seat ( 230 ) on the edges of the ammunition box connection apparatus ( 400 ) and that is mounted on the connection apparatus body ( 410 ). 
     
     
         4 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a spring latch ( 470 ) that functions as a locking mechanism on the side portions of sockets ( 420 ), that connects the ammunition box connection apparatus ( 400 ) to the ammunition box ( 300 ), and that is mounted on the connection apparatus body ( 410 ). 
     
     
         5 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a latch spring ( 460 ) that enables the movement of the latch ( 470 ) in the clip mechanism positioned inside the latch ( 470 ). 
     
     
         6 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a latch pin ( 430 ) that serves as a hinge by enabling the latch ( 470 ) to perform a rotational motion. 
     
     
         7 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a cotter pin ( 440 ) that fastens the latch pin ( 430 ). 
     
     
         8 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a connection apparatus socket ( 450 ) that enables ammunition box connection apparatus ( 400 ) to be attached to the ammunition box ( 300 ) and that is connected to the lid socket ( 382 ). 
     
     
         9 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; latch tabs ( 480 ) that are located on the latches ( 470 ), that provide a connection by being attached to the lid socket ( 382 ), and that fixes the ammunition box connection apparatus ( 400 ) to the ammunition box ( 300 ) by coming onto the socket seats ( 230 ). 
     
     
         10 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a connection apparatus body ( 410 ) on which the sockets ( 420 ) are mounted. 
     
     
         11 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a connection apparatus latch ( 540 ) that enables attaching the flexible ammunition feed chute firearm connection apparatus ( 500 ) to the firearm connection adapter ( 600 ). 
     
     
         12 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a connection apparatus latch spring ( 530 ) that enables the movement of the connection apparatus latch ( 540 ). 
     
     
         13 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; an adapter socket seat ( 690 ) that enables attaching the flexible ammunition feed chute firearm connection apparatus ( 500 ) to the firearm connection adapter ( 600 ) and that is connected to the firearm connection apparatus socket ( 520 ). 
     
     
         14 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a connection apparatus latch pin ( 550 ) that serves as a hinge by enabling the connection apparatus latch ( 540 ) to perform a rotational motion. 
     
     
         15 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a connection apparatus cotter pin ( 560 ) that fixes the connection apparatus latch pin ( 550 ). 
     
     
         16 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; connection apparatus latch tabs ( 570 ) that are located on the connection apparatus latches ( 540 ), and that are connected to the adapter socket seat ( 690 ). 
     
     
         17 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; firearm connection apparatus sockets ( 520 ) that are inserted into adapter socket seats ( 690 ) located on the firearm connection adapter ( 600 ). 
     
     
         18 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; rectangular gaps ( 580 ) that enable the lugs of the singular plastic piece ( 210 ) to be attached to the flexible ammunition feed chute firearm connection apparatus ( 500 ). 
     
     
         19 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a firearm connection apparatus body ( 510 ) on which the spring connection apparatus latch ( 540 ) mechanism is mounted. 
     
     
         20 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; C-shaped singular plastic pieces ( 210 ) that form the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) by being interconnected to one another. 
     
     
         21 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized in that; the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) is manufactured from a plastic-based material. 
     
     
         22 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; an ammunition feed socket ( 220 ) on each one of the singular plastic pieces ( 210 ) that allows singular plastic pieces to be attached to other singular plastic pieces ( 210 ). 
     
     
         23 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a socket seat ( 230 ) that enables singular plastic pieces ( 210 ) to be connected to one another. 
     
     
         24 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a mid-gap ( 240 ) that allows for conveying the ammunition link by holding one end thereof from the ammunition box ( 300 ) to the firearm. 
     
     
         25 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; side lugs ( 250 ) on which the ammunition feed chute sockets ( 220 ) are positioned, and that extends along the singular plastic piece ( 210 ) and that sustain the movement of the ammunition link by maintaining the alignment of singular plastic pieces ( 210 ) while the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) extends and contracts upon the reciprocating motion of the ammunition feed chute socket ( 220 ) within the socket seat ( 230 ). 
     
     
         26 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a semi-cylindrical structure ( 270 ) that is attached to side lugs ( 250 ), and that facilitates the movement of the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) inside the socket seat ( 230 ) without snagging onto anything during the rotational movement thereof. 
     
     
         27 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; an ‘L’ shaped side piece ( 620 ) since the firearm connection mechanism and the ammunition feeding unit are not on the same axis and a lower connection piece ( 610 ) on which the side pieces ( 620 ) are mounted. 
     
     
         28 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a C-piece ( 680 ) that enables the planar motion of the ammunition link at a specific distance by combining with the firearm connection apparatus body ( 510 ) on which the adapter socket seats ( 690 ) are located. 
     
     
         29 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; a tab seat ( 660 ) in which the adapter tab ( 670 ) moves. 
     
     
         30 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized by comprising; an adapter tab ( 670 ) that allows for attaching the firearm connection adapter ( 600 ) to the firearm. 
     
     
         31 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized in that; the ammunition box ( 300 ) that is carried around inside a backpack and in which the ammunition is stored, is manufactured from a plastic-based material. 
     
     
         32 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 31 , characterized by comprising; a cylindrical mechanism bushing ( 330 ) that bears the cylindrical mechanism pulley ( 340 ). 
     
     
         33 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 31 , characterized by comprising; a cylindrical mechanism pulley ( 340 ) that prevents the rounds from snagging onto anything by rotating around the cylindrical mechanism bushing ( 330 ) while rounds are flowing out of the ammunition box ( 300 ) 
     
     
         34 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 31 , characterized by comprising; a hinge lock ( 350 ) for locking the lid ( 380 ) of the ammunition bag located inside the ammunition box ( 300 ). 
     
     
         35 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 31 , characterized by comprising; a lid socket ( 382 ) that allows for connecting the ammunition box connection apparatus ( 400 ) located at the end of the flexible ammunition feed chute ( 200 ) to the ammunition box ( 300 ). 
     
     
         36 . A connection system ( 100 ) according to  claim 31 , characterized by comprising; a sling attachment swivel ( 383 ) to which a sling is attached in order to facilitate carrying the ammunition box ( 300 ).