US 12,235,065 B2
Methods and apparatuses for haptic systems
Kyle Monti, Luling, LA (US)
Assigned to HAPTECH, INC., New Orleans, LA (US)
Filed by Haptech, Inc., New Orleans, LA (US)
Filed on May 6, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/655,755.
Application 18/655,755 is a continuation of application No. 17/100,912, filed on Nov. 22, 2020, granted, now 11,512,919.
Prior Publication US 2024/0295378 A1, Sep. 5, 2024
Int. Cl. F41A 33/06 (2006.01); A63F 13/245 (2014.01); A63F 13/285 (2014.01); A63F 13/837 (2014.01)
CPC F41A 33/06 (2013.01) [A63F 13/245 (2014.09); A63F 13/285 (2014.09); A63F 13/837 (2014.09)] 21 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A firearm simulator, comprising:
a body configured to simulate a firearm;
a linear motor mounted on the body, the linear motor having a sliding mass and at least two independently controllable magnetic coils that are magnetically coupled to the sliding mass;
a cocking lever or charging handle that is movably mounted on the body and that is operatively coupled to the sliding mass of the linear motor such that when a user moves the cocking lever or charging handle to simulate a cocking or ammunition charging operation, the sliding mass moves with the cocking lever or charging handle; and
a controller that is operatively coupled to the linear motor and that sends a control signal to the linear motor that causes the sliding mass of the linear motor to exert a resistance force on the cocking lever or charging handle that acts to resist movement of the cocking lever or charging handle.