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Pretty neat!
1. As this demonstration was performed indoors the firing pin was removed from the rifle, hence the need for hand cycling of the rifle. Though the rounds are unspent you can clearly see them being ejected from the rifle as if they had been fired normally, in accordance with the function of the device.
2. Use of the adapter isn't dependent on the tripod which was attached for convenience, primarily to make hand cycling easier.
3. United States Patent 8,136,440 issued March 20, 2012
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Pa...
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Aren't the belt links incompatible with the firing chamber of a firearm? Does this pose an issue in regard to the function of the belt-feed adapter with its host weapon?
A. No, the adapter device transfers an un-belted round directly into the firing chamber of the firearm. All functions related to the transfer of ammunition from belt to weapon are facilitated by the adapter itself before the round is transferred to the firearm.
Q. Does the belt-feed adapter require its own internal or external power source to function?
A. No. The adapter is powered by the energy generated from the firing of a round by way of its connection to the the weapon.
Q. Does application of his device require permanently modifying the function of the weapon or dedicate it to single use as a belt-fed weapon only?
A. No, the adapter is able to connect and disconnect from the weapon through a minimum of attach points. It could also be manufactured to be a permanent modification if it were desired, however.
Q. Is the adapter reliant on or integrated into a tripod or bi-pod?
A. No, the adapter is a self-contained unit, though you could utilize a tripod or bi-pod in conjunction with it.
Q. Is overheating an issue while using the adapter with a firearm?
A. Overheating will depend on the frequency which the weapon is being used and not on the adapter itself. If the weapon is firing in short bursts, or if single shots are being taken, it will heat up more slowly than if being fired in full automatic mode for sustained periods of time. Either way, the adapter will supply belted ammunition for the shooter as long as is needed.
Q. Is the weight of the adapter a significant factor to consider in relation to the accuracy and use of the weapon it is paired with?
A. Weight increase to the firearm is minimal and can be decreased further by the inclusion of materials such as lightweight polymers in the manufacture of the device.
Q. Is the belt-feed adapter limited to use with only one make or model of firearm?
A. No, the adapter could be manufactured to function with any magazine-fed firearm. The only consideration would be accounting for the dimensions unique to each weapon. A number of these variant designs are currently under development.
Q. Is the weapon used with the adapter required to be fully automatic?
A. No, both semi or full automatic firing modes would function with this device.
Q. What entities can utilize this technology most effectively?
A. Any organization which identifies a need for belt-fed weaponry and requires the ability to adapt quickly in response to changes in tactics and environment while in the field. Military and security organizations would find an immediate benefit from the use of this technology for instance.
2. Use of the adapter isn't dependent on the tripod which was attached for convenience, primarily to make hand cycling easier.
3. United States Patent 8,136,440 issued March 20, 2012
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Pa...
************************************************** ******************************
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Aren't the belt links incompatible with the firing chamber of a firearm? Does this pose an issue in regard to the function of the belt-feed adapter with its host weapon?
A. No, the adapter device transfers an un-belted round directly into the firing chamber of the firearm. All functions related to the transfer of ammunition from belt to weapon are facilitated by the adapter itself before the round is transferred to the firearm.
Q. Does the belt-feed adapter require its own internal or external power source to function?
A. No. The adapter is powered by the energy generated from the firing of a round by way of its connection to the the weapon.
Q. Does application of his device require permanently modifying the function of the weapon or dedicate it to single use as a belt-fed weapon only?
A. No, the adapter is able to connect and disconnect from the weapon through a minimum of attach points. It could also be manufactured to be a permanent modification if it were desired, however.
Q. Is the adapter reliant on or integrated into a tripod or bi-pod?
A. No, the adapter is a self-contained unit, though you could utilize a tripod or bi-pod in conjunction with it.
Q. Is overheating an issue while using the adapter with a firearm?
A. Overheating will depend on the frequency which the weapon is being used and not on the adapter itself. If the weapon is firing in short bursts, or if single shots are being taken, it will heat up more slowly than if being fired in full automatic mode for sustained periods of time. Either way, the adapter will supply belted ammunition for the shooter as long as is needed.
Q. Is the weight of the adapter a significant factor to consider in relation to the accuracy and use of the weapon it is paired with?
A. Weight increase to the firearm is minimal and can be decreased further by the inclusion of materials such as lightweight polymers in the manufacture of the device.
Q. Is the belt-feed adapter limited to use with only one make or model of firearm?
A. No, the adapter could be manufactured to function with any magazine-fed firearm. The only consideration would be accounting for the dimensions unique to each weapon. A number of these variant designs are currently under development.
Q. Is the weapon used with the adapter required to be fully automatic?
A. No, both semi or full automatic firing modes would function with this device.
Q. What entities can utilize this technology most effectively?
A. Any organization which identifies a need for belt-fed weaponry and requires the ability to adapt quickly in response to changes in tactics and environment while in the field. Military and security organizations would find an immediate benefit from the use of this technology for instance.