An accessory mount intended to be used with firearms

Abstract

The invention relates to an accessory mount (7) which allows more than one accessory to be attached to the weapon (6) at the same time in an easy, quick, and resistant manner.

Description

[0001] AN ACCESSORY MOUNT INTENDED TO BE USED WITH FIREARMS

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to an accessory mount that allows more than one accessory to be attached to the firearm at the same time in an easy, quick, and resistant manner.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] Scope mounts can be defined (typically) as solid means for attaching a scope or other type of optical sight to a firearm. The connection part may be integrated into the scope body (such as a Zeiss rail) or, more commonly, it may be an external connection part that clamps onto the scope tube via screw-tightened rings (similar to pipe lugs). The scope and assembly part can then be connected to compatible interfaces on the weapon.

[0006] The attachment interfaces for scope mounts used in the present art may vary depending on the weapon design and user preference. Traditionally, scope mounts have been fixed to firearms by means of screw holes (usually on the receiver) and / or clamps (on the barrel or stock). Since the mid-20th century, dovetail rails, where the mount is slid onto a flat dovetail bracket with an inverted trapezoidal cross-section and secured firmly with clamping screws, have become more common due to ease of installation and removal.

[0007] Today, the Picatinny rail is the universal choice for attaching different accessories to weapons.

[0008] The Picatinny rail became the standardized military-use assembly interface for NATO troops in 1995. Scope mounts can also incorporate at least one Picatinny rail within their structure. These configurations are widely used in known systems for both scope and accessory assembling.

[0009] For this reason, it is expected that the scope mount will include Picatinny rail, etc. systems in its structure. Scope slots can be single-piece (a single tool with multiple clamping rings) or multi-piece (usually two or more separate scope rings). These mounts are usually secured with screws to specified tensions (requiring the use of torque screwdrivers) but can sometimes be manually tightened with thumbscrews.

[0010] However, these systems only allow the attachment of a scope or similar optical elements to the weapon.

[0011] Today, with changing needs, the mounts used are expected to allow many different accessories to be attached to the weapon at the same time. Under these circumstances, the use of classic scope mounts may be insufficient.

[0012] For this reason, today's scope mounts can be used as a common part that can be assembled on the pistol and various pistol accessories can be assembled thereon according to the user's request. For this purpose, a modem scope mount should have an optical adapter on the upper part of the scope that can be assembled for optional use, suitable for the connection of optical elements such as scopes, red dots, etc., as well as different connection units for the connection of different accessories to the weapon.

[0013] For example, by using a single accessory mount, the weapon should also be able to accommodate a tactical pistol light, an optical red dot, and a finger rest accessory part.

[0014] In this case, the accessory mount should have both the attachment units to which the optical red dot can be attached in the upper part and the attachment units to which the tactical pistol flashlight can be attached in the front part of the weapon. It is also preferable to have structures suitable for attaching the finger rest accessory part on the side sections of this accessory.

[0015] The most important technical drawback is the forming of an accessory mount that allows for many connections at the same time, comprising these dense attachment units, and is attached to the weapon in a resistant manner.

[0016] Since the accessory mount is connected to the weapon, this connection needs to be both quick and easy / practical. Patent application numbered US2022163292 describes an apparatus for attaching sights to a pistol.

[0017] From the description of the application, it appears that the embodiment subject to the application only describes an apparatus for attaching a sight, in particular an apparatus for attaching a sight to the assembling rail of a pistol.

[0018] Patent application numbered US2022163292 does not mention a universal accessory mount that allows different accessories to be attached to weapons.

[0019] Patent application numbered US2014157644 describes an assembly used to assemble a group of accessories to a pistol.

[0020] Although the configuration that is the subject of the patent numbered US2014157644 allows multiple accessories to be connected to the weapon at the same time, it is structurally insufficient. On the other hand, it is not practical enough to connect the aforementioned mount to the weapon and to connect the accessories to the weapon.

[0021] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0022] The object of the invention is to provide an accessory mount that allows more than one accessory to be attached to the firearm at the same time in an easy, quick, and resistant manner.

[0023] Said accessory mount refers to an attachment spacer that can be assembled on firearms such as pistols, etc. on which various pistol accessories can be assembled according to the user's request.

[0024] The accessory mount subject to the invention aims to form a connection spacer that allows accessories with different structures and connection features to be connected to the weapon at the same time together, separately. During use, optical elements can be attached to the upper part of the weapon for optional use, while a tactical flashlight can be attached to the front of the weapon and finger rests can be attached to the right and left sides of the weapon.

[0025] For this purpose, said accessory mount should at least be able to hold components such as the optics adapter for assembling a red dot, the picatinny rail for assembling a tactical pistol flashlight, etc. in different positions at the same time.

[0026] Since the upper part is specifically intended for the connection of optical elements, the upper part can have picatinny rail and optical adapters that can vary according to the accessory part to be used.

[0027] Optical red dots, tactical flashlights, etc. can be assembled on this picatinny rail and optical adapters. There are holes on the right and left sides suitable for assembling finger rests. By means of these holes, left-handed shooters can attach a finger rest to the right side and right- handed shooters can attach a finger rest to the left side.

[0028] Using the accessory mount subject to the invention to hold different components in different positions at the same time, all the accessory connections needed in the weapon can be provided by connecting a single connection spacer to the weapon.

[0029] Description of the Figures

[0030] Figure 1. A perspective view of the accessory mount in a disassembled state

[0031] Figure 2. A perspective view of the accessory mount and weapon together in a disassembled state

[0032] Figure 3. A perspective view of the accessory mount in an assembled state on the weapon Figure 4. An exploded view of the accessory mount with its lower parts

[0033] Figure 5. A front view of the accessory mount in a disassembled state

[0034] Description of References in the Figures

[0035] 1. Upper assembling area

[0036] 1.1. Sight recess 2. Lower assembling area

[0037] 3. Lateral body

[0038] 4. Lateral assembling area

[0039] 5. Assembling cavity

[0040] 6. Weapon

[0041] 7. Accessory mount

[0042] 8. Lower picatinny

[0043] 8.1. Picatinny protrusion

[0044] 9. Assembling element

[0045] 10. Picatinny protrusion connection path

[0046] 11. Assembling hole

[0047] 12. Optical adapter

[0048] 13. Upper picatinny

[0049] 14. Assembling element counterpart

[0050] 15. Blocking part

[0051] Description of the Invention

[0052] The invention relates to an accessory mount (7) which allows more than one accessory to be attached to the weapon (6) at the same time in an easy, quick, and resistant manner.

[0053] Said accessory mount (7) comprises at least one upper assembling area (1) formed for attaching at least one accessory to the weapon (6), at least one lower assembling area (2) formed for attaching at least one other accessory to the weapon (6), and at least 2 joined lateral bodies (3) with at least one assembling cavity (5) formed therebetween.

[0054] Said lateral bodies (3) allow the accessory mount (7) of the weapon (6) to be inserted in the cavity provided in their central part. (Figure 2)

[0055] In the part of the lower picatinny (8) where it does not have a picatinny rail, at least one picatinny protrusion (8.1) is formed. The sub-assembly area (2) comprises a picatinny protrusion connection path (10) which allows said picatinny protrusion (8.1) to be connected to the picatinny rail of the weapon (6) by passing it through the sub-assembly area (2).

[0056] According to Figure 1, said picatinny protrusion connection path (10) is associated with the assembling cavity (5). More specifically, the picatinny protrusion connection path (10) merges with the assembling cavity (5) to form a T-shaped total channel.

[0057] Once the connection is formed, assembling elements (9) can be connected to the assembling holes (11) formed on the accessory mount (7), so that the size of the assembling cavity (5) formed between the lateral bodies (3) can be reduced. Reducing the size of the assembling cavity (5) will allow the accessory mount (7) to be compressed and fully positioned on the weapon (6).

[0058] According to Figure 1, assembling holes (11) are formed on the sides of the lower assembling area (2). In these assembling holes (11), assembling elements (9) can be placed and tightened, and the accessory mount (7) can be fixed on the weapon (6) by tightening the side assembling cavity (5).

[0059] More specifically, the assembling holes (11) are formed in the form of channels extending in the two lateral bodies (3).

[0060] According to Figure 4, after the assembling elements (9) are connected to the assembling holes (11), they can be fixed using the assembling element counterpart (14).

[0061] According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the assembling elements (9) can be configured in the form of compression bolts. Also, in accordance with this embodiment, the assembling element counterparts (14) are designed in the form of a helicoil.

[0062] In order to ensure assembly, helicoils are first positioned in the assembling holes and then bolts are inserted. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, helicoils can be positioned directly in the first step after the accessory mount (7) is manufactured. Again, according to Figure 1, assembling holes (11) are formed in the base of the lower assembling area (2). By connecting the assembling element (9) to these holes (11), the lower picatinny (8) can be fixed to the accessory mount (7).

[0063] According to Figure 1, the lateral bodies (3) are configured by extending inclined from the upper assembling area (1) to the lower assembling area (2).

[0064] According to Figure 1, at least one lateral assembling area (4) is formed on the outer surface of each lateral body (3). This area is specifically intended for attaching finger rests and similar accessories to the accessory mount (7).

[0065] Figure 1 also shows the assembling hole (11) that can be used to connect the assembling element (9) used for attaching the finger rest and similar accessories to the accessory mount (7).

[0066] In this embodiment, since the accessory mount (7) is made of aluminum, helicoils are used in all assembling holes (11) to ensure that the assembling elements (9) remain in a fixed position. According to different embodiments of the invention, the accessory mount (7) can be made of different metals such as polymer, steel, etc.

[0067] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower assembling area (2) is intended to fit into the picatinny rail channel formed on the weapon (6).

[0068] The upper assembling area (1) is intended for the attachment of optical elements such as red dot, scopes, etc.

[0069] Figure 4 shows that in order to achieve this connection, the upper picatinny (13) can be positioned in the space provided by the upper assembling area (1). This positioning can also be fixed by using the assembling element (9) and the assembling element counterparts (14).

[0070] According to Figure 4, the upper assembling area (1) can be connected to the upper picatinny (13) and optical adapters (12) of different structures. According to Figure 4, the front end of the upper assembling area (1) in the firing direction is provided with at least one blocking part (15). The blocking part aims to protect the optical elements that can be connected to the upper assembling area (1) from pollution factors such as smoke, gunpowder waste, etc. generated during firing. For this purpose, the end of the blocking part (15) in the firing direction is inclined to be higher than the other end.

[0071] Figure 5 shows that the accessory mount (7) is provided with at least one front sight recess (1.1). This configuration creates a space for the front sight to pass through when the accessory mount (7) is connected to the weapon (6).

[0072] The front sight recess (1.1) is intended to prevent the weapon from hitting the mount (7) during the forward and backward movement of the cover at the moment of firing, thus preventing damage to the user.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An accessory mount (7) which allows more than one accessory to be attached to the weapon (6) simultaneously in an easy, quick and resistant manner, comprising at least one upper assembling area (1) formed for attaching at least one accessory to the weapon (6) and at least one lower assembling area (2) formed for attaching at least one other accessory to the weapon and consisting of at least 2 lateral bodies (3) with at least one assembling cavity (5) formed therebetween, characterized in that it comprises the following; a lower picatinny (8) with at least one picatinny protrusion (8.1) formed on the part where it does not have a picatinny rail, and a sub-assembly area (2) provided with a picatinny protrusion connection path (10) which allows said picatinny protrusion (8.1) to be connected to the picatinny rail of the weapon (6) by passing it through the sub-assembly area (2).

2. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a picatinny protrusion connection path (10) associated with the assembling cavity (5).

3. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a connection path (10) which merges with the assembling cavity (5) to form a T-shaped total channel.

4. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises assembling elements (9) which can be operated by connecting to assembling holes (11) formed on the accessory mount (7), so that the size of the assembling cavity (5) formed between the lateral bodies (3) can be reduced.

5. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises assembling elements (9) formed on the sides of the lower assembling area (2).

6. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that it comprises assembling holes (11) formed in the form of channels extending in the two lateral bodies (3).

7. The accessory mount (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises assembling elements (9) which, after being connected to the assembling holes (11), can be fixed using the assembling element counterpart (14).

8. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the following;• assembling elements (9) configured in the form of compression bolts, and• assembling element counterparts (14) designed in helicoil form.

9. The accessory mount (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises assembling holes (11) formed in the base of the lower assembling area (2).

10. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises lateral bodies (3) configured to extend in an inclined manner from the upper assembling area (1) towards the lower assembling area (2).

11. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one lateral assembling area (4) is formed on the outer surface of the lateral bodies (3) for attaching finger rests and similar accessories to the accessory mount (7).

12. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises a lateral body (3) provided with an assembling hole (11) for assembling the assembling element (9) used for attaching the finger rest and similar accessories to the accessory mount (7).

13. Accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of aluminum.

14. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an upper picatinny (13) intended to be connected to the upper assembling area (1) and optical adapters (12), which may be of different structures.

15. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that the front end of the upper assembling area (1) in the firing direction is provided with at least one blocking part (15).

16. The accessory mount (7) according to claim 15, characterized in that it comprises a blocking part (15) configured to be inclined so that its end in the direction of the shot is higher than the other end.

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