Firearm Accessory Mount Adapter M-Lok KEYMOD Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Firearm accessory mounting systems, such as picatinny, M-Lok, and KEYMOD, are limited by their unique interface configurations, making it difficult to securely attach accessories designed for one system to another, restricting in-field modification and sharing of accessories across different systems.
Innovation Solution
A firearm accessory mount adapter with a one-piece body that converts between M-Lok and KEYMOD interface configurations, featuring a first side shaped to cooperate with one interface and a second side with a different interface, allowing secure attachment of accessories across various systems without the need for reconfiguration or tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If picatinny rail configurations are used for accessory mounting, then standardized attachment platform is provided, but weight of the firearm increases and adaptability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an adapter device as an intermediary component that converts between different mounting interfaces. The adapter includes a first interface for picatinny rail and a second interface for M-Lok or KEYMOD, allowing accessories to be mounted on lightweight hand guards without requiring the full picatinny rail system, thus reducing weight while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter device serves multiple functions by providing compatibility with both picatinny rail and M-Lok/KEYMOD interfaces. This universal design allows a single adapter to enable accessories designed for one system to be used on firearms with different mounting systems, improving adaptability without requiring multiple separate components
2Adaptability or versatility
If picatinny accessory rails are used, then standardized platform for accessories is provided, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter acts as a simplifying intermediary that translates between different interface standards. Instead of requiring the firearm to have complex picatinny rail infrastructure, the adapter provides a simplified M-Lok or KEYMOD interface that is easier to manufacture and install, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into separate functional components: the hand guard, the adapter device, and the accessory. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the hand guard can be lightweight with simple M-Lok/KEYMOD interfaces, while the adapter provides the picatinny compatibility, reducing the complexity of the entire system
3Weight of moving object
If M-Lok or KEYMOD interfaces are used to reduce weight, then weight is reduced, but adaptability to different systems is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter device embodies universality by incorporating both M-Lok/KEYMOD interfaces and picatinny rail interfaces. This allows the lightweight hand guard with simple interfaces to work with accessories designed for heavier picatinny systems, restoring versatility without sacrificing the weight benefits of simpler interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves as a bridge between the lightweight M-Lok/KEYMOD interface and the picatinny interface. By positioning the adapter between the hand guard and the accessory, it enables compatibility between different systems while maintaining the weight advantages of the simpler M-Lok/KEYMOD hand guard design
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AI summary
A system for manipulating an engagement interface associated with securing accessories to a firearm. The system includes at least one accessory mount adapter that includes a first side that is constructed to cooperate with an engagement interface defined by a structure, such as a hand guard, that is securable to a firearm. A second side of the adapter defines a second engagement interface that is different than the first engagement interface and is configured to removably cooperate with a firearm accessory.