U.S. patent application number 13/739313 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-18 for receiver arrangement for rifle.
This patent application is currently assigned to E.R. SHAW, INC.. The applicant listed for this patent is Carl H. Behling. Invention is credited to Carl H. Behling.
Application Number | 20130180145 13/739313 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48778982 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130180145 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Behling; Carl H. |
July 18, 2013 |
RECEIVER ARRANGEMENT FOR RIFLE
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a receiver mounting block
arrangement for a rifle where the mounting block attaches to the
receiver. The receiver includes scope mounting ridges adapted to
receive a scope for the rifle. The receiver also includes a
connection for directly receiving and securing a rifle barrel.
Inventors: |
Behling; Carl H.;
(Bridgeville, PA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Behling; Carl H. |
Bridgeville |
PA |
US |
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Assignee: |
E.R. SHAW, INC.
Bridgeville
PA
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Family ID: |
48778982 |
Appl. No.: |
13/739313 |
Filed: |
January 11, 2013 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61585942 |
Jan 12, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
42/16 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41G 11/003 20130101;
F41A 3/66 20130101; F41A 3/18 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
42/16 |
International
Class: |
F41A 3/66 20060101
F41A003/66 |
Claims
1. A receiver and mounting ridge arrangement comprising, a receiver
having a body with a first end and a second end, a first mounting
ridge disposed on said receiver, and a second mounting ridge
disposed on said receiver, wherein the first mounting ridge and the
second mounting ridge are integrally formed into the body of the
receiver, and the first mounting ridge and the second mounting
ridge are adapted to receive a scope.
2. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, further comprising, a mounting block having a mounting body with
a first end and a second end, and wherein the receiver comprises a
surface adapted for attachment to the mounting block, the mounting
block being adapted for attachment to a rifle stock.
3. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
2, further comprising, wherein the receiver is attached to the
mounting block.
4. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
3, further comprising, a rifle stock having a stock body with a
first end and a second end, and wherein the mounting block is
attached to the rifle stock.
5. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
each have a T-shaped cross-section.
6. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
are interspersed with a plurality of projections and a plurality of
slots between said first end and said second end of the body of the
receiver.
7. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, wherein the plurality of projections and the plurality of slots
interspersed on the first mounting ridge and the second mounting
ridge are evenly spaced between said first end and said second end
of said body of the receiver.
8. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
each have a T-shaped cross-section, and wherein the first mounting
ridge and the second mounting ridge are interspersed with a
plurality of projections and a plurality of slots between said
first end and said second end of the body of the receiver.
9. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, further comprising a threaded connection configured for direct
attachment of a rifle to the receiver at the first end of the body
of said receiver.
10. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, further comprising a rifle barrel in direct attachment to the
receiver at the first end of the body of said receiver, and wherein
the rifle barrel is attached to the receiver without fasteners.
11. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, further comprising a rifle barrel in direct attachment to the
receiver at the first end of the body of said receiver, and wherein
the rifle barrel is directly attached to an internal thread of said
receiver.
12. A receiver and mounting block arrangement comprising, a
receiver having a body with a first end and a second end, a first
mounting ridge disposed on said receiver, a second mounting ridge
disposed on said receiver, a mounting block having a mounting body
with a first end and a second end, and an internal thread disposed
at the first end of the body of said receiver configured for
securing a rifle barrel, wherein the first mounting ridge and the
second mounting ridge are integrally formed into the body of the
receiver, the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
are adapted to receive a scope, and wherein the receiver comprises
a surface adapted for attachment to the mounting block, the
mounting block being adapted for attachment to a rifle stock.
13. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
12, wherein the receiver is attached to the mounting block.
14. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
13, further comprising, a rifle stock having a stock body with a
first end and a second end, and wherein the mounting block is
attached to the rifle stock.
15. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
12, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
each have a T-shaped cross-section.
16. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
12, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
are interspersed with a plurality of projections and a plurality of
slots between said first end and said second end of the body of the
receiver.
17. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
12, wherein the plurality of projections and the plurality of slots
interspersed on the first mounting ridge and the second mounting
ridge are evenly spaced between said first end and said second end
of said body of the receiver.
18. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
12, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
each have a T-shaped cross-section, and wherein the first mounting
ridge and the second mounting ridge are interspersed with a
plurality of projections and a plurality of slots between said
first end and said second end of the body of the receiver.
19. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
12, further comprising a rifle barrel in direct attachment to the
receiver at the first end of the body of said receiver, and wherein
the rifle barrel is attached to the receiver without fasteners.
20. The receiver and mounting ridge arrangement according to claim
1, further comprising a rifle barrel in direct attachment to the
receiver at the first end of the body of said receiver, and wherein
the rifle barrel is directly attached to said internal thread of
said receiver.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is based on Provisional Patent Application
No. 61/585,942, filed Jan. 12, 2012, entitled "Receiver Arrangement
for Rifle", and on which priority of this patent application is
based, and which is hereby incorporated by reference in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates generally to rifles, both of
the sporting type and the military type. More particularly, it
relates to a single piece receiver with integral scope mounting
ridges that may be attached to single piece mounting block that is
configured for attachment to a rifle stock, the single piece
receiver may also include a connection configured for direct
attachment of a rifle barrel.
[0004] 2. Description of Related Art
[0005] Rifles are typically configured to include a barrel and a
receiver, the receiver being coupled to the rearward end of the
barrel and comprising an action. In some configurations, a float is
interposed between the barrel and the action. The rifle also
typically includes a stock with an action mounting portion that
includes a mounting block having an upper surface upon which the
action and receiver rest. The mounting block is typically part of
the stock, but need not be. Many of theses rifles also include
scope mounting ridges or may receiver aftermarket scope mounting
ridges. Scope mounting ridges known in the art include Picatinny
rails, Weaver rail mounts, MIL-STD-1913 rails, STANAG 2324 rails,
and other devices that may be simply referred to as tactical rails.
Typically, these mounting devices are attached to a rifle at the
receiver and/or barrel by screws, and/or some other fasteners know
in the art. This arrangement often suffers from misalignment of the
scope due to movement of the fasteners and the mounting ridges or
tactical rails. This is especially a problem with high powered
precision rifles, since the strong kick from firing the rifle
results in strong forces being transmitted throughout the rifle
thereby losing the fasteners and the attached mounting ridges. A
slight misalignment of the scope of a rifle can result in
substantial misplacement of bullets fired at long range, for
example in excess of 200 yards (182.9 meters). Similar issues also
arise from fasteners or other parts used to attach barrels to a
receiver of a rifle. Typically, rifle barrels are attached to rifle
receiver by fasteners, and others also use a barrel extension
and/or other parts between the barrel and the receiver when
attaching the barrel to the receiver. These connections can loosen
causing misalignment of the barrel, therefore causing misplacement
of bullets fired from the rifle.
[0006] In the view of this, there is a need to configure a receiver
with scope mounting ridges as a one-piece, unitary structure to
prevent movement of the mounting ridges. There is also a need for a
barrel connection in a receiver that does not use fasteners, but
directly attaches to a rifle barrel. Such a unitary structure and a
direct barrel attachment connection can enhance rifle performance
and make the rifle more easily broken down and re-assembled when
such is desired or required. An added advantage is that such a
structure also eliminates or at least mitigates the movement of
parts thereby increasing accuracy.
[0007] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to
provide a new and useful rifle receiver and mounting block that
make a rifle more rigid and therefore more accurate and
precise.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention is directed to a receiver and mounting
block arrangement for a rifle where the mounting block attaches to
the receiver. The receiver includes scope mounting ridges adapted
to receive a scope for the rifle. The receiver also includes a
connection for directly receiving and securing a rifle barrel.
[0009] In one embodiment, the present invention is a receiver and
mounting ridge arrangement including, a receiver having a body with
a first end and a second end, a first mounting ridge disposed on
said receiver, and a second mounting ridge disposed on said
receiver, wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting
ridge are integrally formed into the body of the receiver, and the
first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are adapted to
receive a scope. In another embodiment, the present invention
further includes a mounting block having a mounting body with a
first end and a second end, and wherein the receiver includes a
surface adapted for attachment to the mounting block, the mounting
block being adapted for attachment to a rifle stock. In yet another
embodiment, the receiver is attached to the mounting block. In
still another embodiment, the present invention further includes a
rifle stock having a stock body with a first end and a second end,
and wherein the mounting block is attached to the rifle stock. In
but another embodiment, the first mounting ridge and the second
mounting ridge each have a T-shaped cross-section. In another
embodiment, the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
are interspersed with a plurality of projections and a plurality of
slots between said first end and said second end of the body of the
receiver. In but still another embodiment, the plurality of
projections and the plurality of slots interspersed on the first
mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are evenly spaced
between said first end and said second end of said body of the
receiver. In yet another embodiment the first mounting ridge and
the second mounting ridge each have a T-shaped cross-section, and
wherein the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are
interspersed with a plurality of projections and a plurality of
slots between said first end and said second end of the body of the
receiver. In still another embodiment, the invention further
includes a threaded connection configured for direct attachment of
a rifle to the receiver at the first end of the body of said
receiver. In yet another embodiment, the present invention further
includes a rifle barrel in direct attachment to the receiver at the
first end of the body of said receiver, and wherein the rifle
barrel is attached to the receiver without fasteners. In yet
another embodiment, the invention further includes a rifle barrel
in direct attachment to the receiver at the first end of the body
of said receiver, and wherein the rifle barrel is directly attached
to an internal thread of said receiver.
[0010] In one embodiment, the present invention is a receiver and
mounting block arrangement including, a receiver having a body with
a first end and a second end, a first mounting ridge disposed on
said receiver, a second mounting ridge disposed on said receiver, a
mounting block having a mounting body with a first end and a second
end, and an internal thread disposed at the first end of the body
of said receiver configured for securing a rifle barrel, wherein
the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are
integrally formed into the body of the receiver, the first mounting
ridge and the second mounting ridge are adapted to receive a scope,
and wherein the receiver comprises a surface adapted for attachment
to the mounting block, the mounting block being adapted for
attachment to a rifle stock. In but another embodiment, the
receiver is attached to the mounting block. In still another
embodiment, the present invention further comprises a rifle stock
having a stock body with a first end and a second end, and wherein
the mounting block is attached to the rifle stock. In but still
another embodiment, the first mounting ridge and the second
mounting ridge each have a T-shaped cross-section. In yet another
embodiment, the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge
are interspersed with a plurality of projections and a plurality of
slots between said first end and said second end of the body of the
receiver. In still yet another embodiment, the plurality of
projections and the plurality of slots interspersed on the first
mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are evenly spaced
between said first end and said second end of said body of the
receiver. In but yet another embodiment, the first mounting ridge
and the second mounting ridge each have a T-shaped cross-section,
and the first mounting ridge and the second mounting ridge are
interspersed with a plurality of projections and a plurality of
slots between said first end and said second end of the body of the
receiver. In still but yet another embodiment, the present
invention further includes a rifle barrel in direct attachment to
the receiver at the first end of the body of said receiver, wherein
the rifle barrel is attached to the receiver without fasteners. In
still yet another embodiment, the present invention further
includes a rifle barrel in direct attachment to the receiver at the
first end of the body of said receiver, wherein the rifle barrel is
directly attached to said internal thread of said receiver.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view of a receiver made in
accordance with the present invention;
[0012] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a mounting block made
in accordance with the present invention;
[0013] FIG. 3 is another side perspective view as shown in FIG.
2;
[0014] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the mounting block shown
in FIGS. 2 and 3;
[0015] FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the receiver shown in
FIG. 1;
[0016] FIG. 6 is another top perspective view of the receiver shown
in FIG. 1;
[0017] FIG. 7 is a left side perspective view of the receiver shown
in FIG. 1;
[0018] FIG. 8 is a right side perspective view of the receiver
shown in FIG. 1;
[0019] FIG. 9 is a left side perspective view of the receiver shown
in FIG. 1 with the mounting block and a rifle stock attached.
[0020] FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the receiver shown in FIG.
1;
[0021] FIG. 11 is a back elevation view of the receiver shown in
FIG. 1;
[0022] FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view along line 12 of FIG.
10;
[0023] FIG. 13 is a front elevation view of the receiver shown in
FIG. 1; and
[0024] FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the receiver shown in
FIG. 1.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] The present invention is directed to a receiver arrangement
including a mounting block for mounting the receiver rigidly to a
rifle stock.
[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1, 5-8, and 9-12 there is shown a
receiver 10. The receiver 10 includes a receiver body 12 having
scope mounting ridges 14 and 16 adapted to receive a scope 17 for
the rifle. Each of the mounting ridges 14 and 16 have a generally
"T" shaped cross-section and include a plurality of slots 18 and
projections 20 for receiving the scope 17 for the rifle. The
receiver includes a bottom mounting surface 18 into which the
receiver body 12 attaches to a mounting block 24. Preferably, the
receiver is made from a unitary machined block of material or
casted on a unitary piece which may then be machined.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 2-4, and 9 the mounting block 24 defines
a receiving cavity 26, as shown in FIGS. 3-5. Opposite ends of the
mounting block 24 have mounting arrangements 28 and 30. As can be
seen, the mounting arrangements have tapered surfaces 32a-32d. The
mounting arrangements 28 and 30 mate with the bottom mounting
surface 22 of the receiver 10. Appropriate fasteners attach the
receiver 10 to the mounting block 24 and to an appropriate rifle
stock 34 in a manner known in the art.
[0028] Referring to FIGS. 1, and 5-9, the receiver 10 is intended
and configured to be used in a rifle. Accordingly, the receiver 10
is shown with bolt 36 which is used for firing ammunition through
receiver 10. The bolt 36 includes bolt handle 38 for actuating the
bolt 36. Trigger assembly 40 is shown attached to the receiver for
actuating a firing pin (not shown) in the bolt 36 for firing
ammunition through receiver 10.
[0029] Referring particularly to FIGS. 9-14, scope mounting ridges
14 and 16 of receiver 10 are shaped and dimensioned to receive a
scope 17 or other mountable accessory to the receiver 10.
Specifically, as discussed above, each of the mounting ridges 14
and 16 have a generally "T" shaped cross-section and include a
plurality of slots 18 and projections 20 for receiving the scope
for the rifle. The mounting ridges 14 and 16 have lower contact
surfaces 42 and upper contact surfaces 44 which provide support for
securing a scope 17 to mounting ridges 14 and 16 in left, right,
up, and down directions relative to the receiver 10. While slots 18
and projections 20 provide support for securing a scope 17 to
mounting ridges 14 and 16 in backward and forward directions
relative to the receiver 10. One or both mounting ridges 14 and 16
may receive a scope 17 or other mountable accessory by means known
in the art, specifically by using scope rings 46. Specifically,
scope rings 46 designed to be secured to tactical rails can be used
to secure a scope 17 to mounting ridges 14 and 16 in any matter
known in the art.
[0030] A scope may be attached by sliding or otherwise positioning
a scope ring 46 which includes a generally "C" shaped clamp 48 that
is configured to receive the mounting ridges 14 and 16 by
contacting lower contact surfaces 42 and upper contact surfaces 44.
The scope ring 46 is then secured by tightening one or more set
screws or by other means know in the art. The set screw pulls the
generally "C" shaped clamp 48 toward a closed position and the set
screw (not shown) may be received in a slot 18 or a projection (not
shown) on the scope ring 46 may be received in slot 18 in any
manner known in the art. The top ring portion of the scope rings 46
then receives a scope 17 by any means know in the art.
[0031] Referring particularly to FIGS. 9-14, the receiver 10 is
adapted to directly receiver a rifle barrel 50. The receiver 10
includes a connection 52 for directly attaching a rifle barrel. The
connection 52 may be an internal thread formed in the receiver 10
that is configured to receive a rifle barrel 50. The barrel 50 is
attached to the receiver 10 by threading the barrel 50 into the
internal threaded connection 52 of the receiver. The barrel 50
should be threaded tightly and securely into the receiver 10 to
prevent loosening of the barrel 50. Directly attaching the rifle
barrel 50 to the receiver 10 reduces the number of parts that could
loosen the connection between the barrel 50 and the receiver 10,
thereby increasing the rigidity of connection and the performance
of the rifle. Direct attachment should be understood to mean that
the rifle barrel 50 and the receiver 10 are in direct attachment.
Securely as it relates to the barrel/receiver connection should be
understood to mean that the barrel 50 and receiver 10 will stay
rigidly attached to each other during normal operation of the
rifle.
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