Firearm Sling Mount Ambidextrous Buffer Tube Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sling mounts for firearms often require disassembly, generate noise, and can twist or catch on gear when switching between left- and right-handed orientations, making them impractical for active conflict environments and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A sling mount design featuring a base member with a connection loop on the underside of a firearm's buffer tube, secured by a cap member without disassembly, which includes tabs to prevent twisting and a central, vertical connection loop for ambidextrous functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a horizontal bar with sliding connecting ring is used for ambidextrous configuration, then the range of motion is improved, but the sling may catch on gear or generate noise and require disassembly for installation
Solution Approach 1:
The sling mount is divided into separate components: a clamp assembly that attaches to the firearm and a swivel connector that attaches to the sling. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, eliminating the need for disassembly while maintaining ambidextrous capability.
Solution Approach 2:
A swivel connector acts as an intermediary between the clamp assembly and the sling. This intermediary component enables smooth transitions between orientations without the sling strap sliding across a horizontal bar, preventing catching on gear and reducing noise.
2Adaptability or versatility
If side-mounted loops are used for sling attachment, then ambidextrous configuration is achieved, but the loops are bulky and interfere with charging handle or safety manipulation
Solution Approach 1:
The connection loop is positioned at the rear end of the firearm in a vertical orientation rather than on the sides in a horizontal plane. This dimensional change moves the attachment point away from the charging handle and safety area, eliminating interference while maintaining ambidextrous capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate pieces are used for sling mount assembly, then ambidextrous configuration with swivel capability is achieved, but installation difficulty and maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly and swivel connector are designed as integrated components that work together as a unified system. The swivel connector is directly attached to the clamp assembly, eliminating the need for separate mounting hardware and reducing the total number of pieces while maintaining swivel capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A sling mount or attachment for the rear portion of a firearm is provided. The sling mount includes a cap and a base, removably coupled by screws around a buffer tube of a firearm. The sling mount further includes a connection loop positioned below the opening created by coupling the cap to the base. In some embodiments, the connection loop extends in a vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the buffer tube, and is centrally located underneath it. A user may attach a sling to the connection loop via a snaphook in order to accomplish a one-point or two-point sling design.