Firearm Accessory Mount with Lens Passageway
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for attaching accessories to rifles, such as range finders, cause unnecessary stress on the scope tube and require the rifle to be disassembled, leading to vibration issues during firing.
Innovation Solution
A mount system that secures accessories to a rifle's mounting rail above the scope, using a body with a passageway for the objective lens and a fastener block to clamp onto the rail, providing increased rigidity and durability without disassembly, and includes an accessory mounting rail for supporting additional equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are attached to the scope tube or scope rings, then accessories can be mounted on the rifle, but unnecessary stress is placed on the scope tube and the accessory vibrates during firing
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a base that attaches to the rifle's Picatinny rail, and a scope ring assembly that attaches to the scope. This segmentation allows the accessory mount to be independent of the scope tube, eliminating stress on the scope tube while maintaining accessory mounting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The base acts as an intermediary between the rifle and the accessory mount. By providing a separate attachment point on the Picatinny rail, the base mediates the connection without involving the scope tube, thereby protecting the scope tube from stress while enabling secure accessory attachment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are attached to the scope rings, then accessories can be mounted on the rifle, but the rifle must be disassembled to secure the accessory
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a base that attaches to the rifle's Picatinny rail, and a scope ring assembly that attaches to the scope. This segmentation allows the base to be installed independently on the rifle without removing the scope, thereby eliminating the disassembly requirement while maintaining accessory mounting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is designed with a universal Picatinny rail interface that can be attached to the rifle independently of the scope configuration. This multi-functionality allows the mounting system to be installed on various rifle configurations without requiring scope removal, simplifying the installation process.
3Ease of operation
If the accessory is cantilevered out over the objective lens, then the accessory can be positioned for use, but the singly supported beam vibrates during firing causing laser locator misalignment
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory mounting surface is positioned locally optimized for both accessibility and stability. The mount provides a flat, stable surface that is easily accessible for accessory attachment while being structurally supported to minimize vibration during firing, resolving the conflict between positioning ease and vibration resistance.
Data Source
AI summary
A mount for attaching an accessory to a firearm that has a mounting rail and a scope with an objective lens. The mount includes a body with a passageway defined by a perimeter. The passageway configured to receive the objective lens within the perimeter while the scope is secured to the firearm. The mount also includes a fastener block to releasably secure the body over a location along the mounting rail. The fastener block is secured to the mount body. The mount also includes an accessory mounting rail supported by the body. The accessory mounting rail supports the accessory.