Apparatus for mounting accessories on the accessory rail of a weapon
US8490313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/185
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The Accessory Mounting Apparatus uses a quick release clamp for mounting and securely attaching accessories to a dove-tail shaped accessory rail. This apparatus allows for quick assembling and disassembling of accessories and tactical equipment on a weapon accessory rail system. The Accessory Mounting Apparatus consists of a base, latching arm, and over-centered lever to apply clamping force, where the base of the clamping device is keyed to align with a dove-tail shaped rail and fix its location in the direction of the barrel. The latching arm is slid over the dovetail in the accessory rail and the over-centered lever is closed to clamp the device securely around the accessory rail, fixing it in all directions.
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