Quick release weapon mount and accessories for use therewith

Abstract

A quick release weapon mount is provided, the mount comprising a housing member having a base and a means for attaching an accessory, and at least one clamp. The clamp comprising one or more slideably engaged translational members, wherein the translational members are adapted for slideable translational-movement. The means for attaching an accessory can include a lumen, a clamping band, a toggle clamp, a spring clip, a latch or other attachment means. An additional translational clamp can be included to lock an accessory in a fixed axial position on the mount. The mount can further include a supplemental accessory rail for modular construction of several accessories and a safety mechanism for preventing premature release of the mount.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 12 / 467,954, filed May 18, 2009; which claims benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 144,092 titled “QUICK RELEASE WEAPON MOUNT” filed Jan. 12, 2009; the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to an article of manufacture for releasably mounting various accessories to a support structure. This invention also relates to firearms and more particularly to a quick-release weapon mount for mounting a weapon accessory to a weapon having a Picatinny rail or similar bracket attached thereto. Although the invention can be used as a quick release weapon mount, the field of the invention includes other uses such as laboratory optical mounts and other accessory mounts.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]With the continued advancement in technologies related to combat, specifically weapons combat,...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]It is a primary objective of this invention to provide a quick release mount for use in mounting an accessory to a support structure, the mount being versatile for use with a number of available accessories and providing increased axial holding capabilities without damaging the mounted accessory from application of a crush force.

[0011]It is another objective of this invention to provide a quick release mount for use in mounting an accessory to a support structure, the mount including a clamping mechanism which does not require a collateral tool for attachment or removal of the mount.

Problems solved by technology

One problem with the Lug Clamp includes the inherent requirement for tooling, such as a screwdriver or hex-key, to adjust and remove the clamp.

This is especially a problem in combat or other tactical situations where rapid adjustment or release of the clamp is necessary.

Although an improvement over the Lug Clamp, the Lever Clamp has proven to be limiting in combat and tactical situations.

One problem of the Lever Clamp is its susceptibility to failure, which can render the clamp useless.

This is especially a problem in combat and tactical situations where an operator dives to the ground, hammers through an obstacle using the weapon, or otherwise applies force which directly or indirectly displaces against the lever.

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