Pivoting Accessory Mount for Firearm Sighting Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm accessory mounting systems are cumbersome and time-consuming to engage and disengage, requiring tool use and often necessitating realignment, which is impractical for rapid deployment in combat situations.
Innovation Solution
A pivoting accessory mount that allows quick and easy engagement and disengagement of sighting devices on firearms, featuring a modular design with a pivotally attached accessory receiver and locking mechanism, enabling reliable alignment without recalibration, suitable for various firearm types and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional scope mounting devices are used, then the scope can be securely mounted on the firearm, but the mounting and dismounting process is time-consuming and requires tool use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a pivoting mechanism that allows the accessory receiver to rotate between an engaged position (where it securely mounts the scope) and a disengaged position (where it can be quickly removed). This dynamic positioning enables rapid deployment without tools while maintaining secure mounting when engaged, directly resolving the contradiction between reliability and time loss.
2Reliability
If traditional scope rings and bases are used, then the scope can be firmly secured, but realignment is often necessary after deployment which is impractical in combat
Solution Approach 1:
The pivoting accessory receiver maintains a fixed angular relationship with the mounting base, ensuring that when the scope is mounted, it automatically aligns with the firearm's longitudinal axis. This dynamic design eliminates the need for realignment after deployment, as the geometry of the pivot mechanism guarantees consistent alignment every time the scope is engaged.
3Productivity
If accessory components are made movable for rapid deployment, then quick engagement and disengagement is enabled, but reliable alignment becomes difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot mechanism is designed with precise angular geometry that maintains a fixed relationship between the accessory receiver and the mounting base. This dynamic design ensures that rapid deployment does not compromise alignment accuracy, as the pivot's geometric constraints guarantee consistent positioning every time the accessory is engaged or disengaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting base and accessory receiver are pre-configured with the correct angular relationship during manufacturing. This preliminary geometric setup ensures that when the pivot is engaged, the scope automatically aligns with the firearm axis without requiring additional alignment steps, thus maintaining precision while enabling rapid deployment.
Data Source
AI summary
A pivoting accessory mount used for attaching auxiliary devices such as sighting devices to a firearm. The accessory mount includes a base member that attaches to the firearm and includes a mounting support and a shaft. An accessory receiver is pivotally received and retained about the shaft. The accessory receiver is pivotable between an inactive position along the side of the upper receiver of the firearm and an active position extending substantially vertically relative to and in alignment with the upper receiver of the firearm. The mounting shaft is linearly displaceable, thereby engaging the accessory receiver when in the active position to prevent accidental displacement of the accessory receiver.