Patent · US Expired

Weapon accessory mount

US5092071A · kind A · utility

45Cited by
8References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 1991
Grant dateMar 3, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G1/35
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An accessory mount particularly well suited to a broad variety of weapons (e.g., Heckler & Koch firearms) comprises a plug portion that fits within the weapon accessory mounting hole and is radially expanded, e.g., by means of an interior mandrel, to provide large area, high friction, robust engagement between the plug and the mounting hole. A second portion for holding an accessory (e.g., a laser sight) is coupled to the plug by an alignment means and a hand operated screw or lock so that the accessory is easily removed and reinstalled in the same position relative to the weapon boresight without need for recalibration.

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