Multi-Accessory Firearm Mount With Elevated IR Laser Clearance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearm accessory mounts often obstruct the view of the optic reticle due to the positioning of IR lasers, leading to reduced shooting accuracy and limited space for additional accessories.
Innovation Solution
A multi-accessory mount assembly with a base and interchangeable sub mounts that elevate the IR laser to the center of the rifle, allowing unobstructed visibility of the optic reticle and providing modular space for multiple accessories, including optics and IR lasers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If the IR laser is positioned on the conventional mount, then the mount structure is simple, but the optic reticle visibility is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent elevates the IR laser from the conventional planar mount surface to a higher vertical dimension using an elevated portion with a neck structure. This dimensional change moves the laser out of the optic reticle's line of sight path, eliminating obstruction while maintaining a relatively simple overall mount structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories are mounted on the firearm, then the functionality is improved, but the available mounting space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mount assembly is segmented into distinct functional portions: a base portion for firearm attachment, an elevated portion for the IR laser, and a separate accessory mounting surface. This segmentation allows multiple accessories to be mounted at different spatial locations without interfering with each other, maximizing the use of available mounting space.
Solution Approach 2:
By elevating the IR laser to a higher vertical dimension through the neck portion, the patent creates additional horizontal mounting space on the firearm's rail system. This vertical displacement allows accessories to be arranged in multiple levels, increasing the number of accessories that can be mounted without consuming additional horizontal rail space.
3Measurement precision
If the IR laser is elevated to improve reticle visibility, then the shooting accuracy is improved, but the mount assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a cost-effective elevated portion with a neck structure that raises the IR laser vertically. This simple geometric elevation, achieved through basic structural design rather than complex mechanisms, successfully improves shooting accuracy by clearing the reticle view path while minimizing increases in overall assembly complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-accessory mount assembly for use with a firearm, and methods for coupling the assembly to the firearm are provided. The assembly may include a proximal portion having a lower surface configured to be removably coupled to the firearm and an upper surface configured to be removably coupled to a sub mount. The sub mount may be configured to be removably coupled to a first firearm accessory, e.g., an optic scope, a red dot sight, a reflex sight, a night vision monocular or scope, or a magnifier. The assembly further may include a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion via a neck portion, such that the distal portion is elevated higher than the proximal portion. An upper surface of the distal portion may be configured to be removably coupled to a second firearm accessory, e.g., an infrared laser or a night vision monocular or scope.