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Attachment mechanisms for coupling firearms to supporting structures

US8464628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G11/004
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Attachment mechanisms for attaching firearms to support structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an attachment mechanism for attaching a firearm to a support structure includes an interface member coupled to a latching subassembly. The latching subassembly includes having an attachment portion and a latching arm. The attachment portion is configured to engage a connector fastened to the firearm through the aperture, and the latching arm lockably retains the attachment portion proximate to the interface member.

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