Locating Fastener Mounts for Repeatable Firearm Optic Alignment

The patent incorporates a locating feature (such as a locating pin or tapered interface) that is pre-configured on the optic assembly or firearm receiver. This locating feature establishes a predetermined reference position before the optic is attached, ensuring that when the optic is removed and re-attached, it automatically returns to the exact same alignment position without requiring re-zeroing. The preliminary positioning action eliminates the need for realignment.

The patent designs a mounting system with a locating feature that can be integrated into various optic types and firearm platforms. The locating feature (such as a standardized locating pin or universal tapered interface) serves multiple functions: it provides precise alignment, works with different optic styles, and can be implemented on various firearm receivers. This universal design allows the same locating mechanism to serve multiple purposes across different configurations, eliminating the need for dedicated rail-mounted optics while maintaining alignment precision.

The patent integrates the locating feature directly into existing components of the mounting system, such as combining the locating pin with the optic mounting bracket or incorporating the locating interface into the firearm receiver's existing structure. By merging the locating function with existing structural elements rather than adding separate dedicated locating components, the design achieves precise alignment while minimizing manufacturing complexity. The locating feature becomes part of the normal manufacturing process for these components.