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Karl · 11-15-2004, 09:35 PM

I find this design ergonomically inferior to the standard toggle. Think about it: As you pull back the standard toggle it naturally rolls back (clockwise from left) with the fingers. With the toggle as part of the forward link this does not occur, in fact the opposite rotation occurs, and one would be inclined to pull up rather than back: This is certainly possible but much more awkward, especially with an early luger where an initial the backward pull is necessary to clear the toggle lock.

I am hardly an expert but my initial response to this patent is that it was intended to foil similar copycat designs on the toggle mechanism.
KFS

11-15-2004, 09:35 PM	#6
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	I find this design ergonomically inferior to the standard toggle. Think about it: As you pull back the standard toggle it naturally rolls back (clockwise from left) with the fingers. With the toggle as part of the forward link this does not occur, in fact the opposite rotation occurs, and one would be inclined to pull up rather than back: This is certainly possible but much more awkward, especially with an early luger where an initial the backward pull is necessary to clear the toggle lock. I am hardly an expert but my initial response to this patent is that it was intended to foil similar copycat designs on the toggle mechanism. KFS