U.S. patent application number 15/137761 was filed with the patent office on 2017-10-26 for systems and methods for attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm.
The applicant listed for this patent is RailScales LLC. Invention is credited to Brent Taylor McGuire, Derek Hunter Shelton.
Application Number | 20170307328 15/137761 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60090098 |
Filed Date | 2017-10-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170307328 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Shelton; Derek Hunter ; et
al. |
October 26, 2017 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY TO A RAIL OF A
FIREARM
Abstract
A system for attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm is
disclosed. The system comprising an aperture in the accessory, a
slot in the accessory disposed adjacent to the aperture, a nut
comprising a protrusion configured to mate with the slot, and a
fastener configured to pass through the aperture and mate with the
nut.
Inventors: |
Shelton; Derek Hunter;
(Claremore, OK) ; McGuire; Brent Taylor; (Depew,
OK) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
RailScales LLC |
Broken Arrow |
OK |
US |
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Family ID: |
60090098 |
Appl. No.: |
15/137761 |
Filed: |
April 25, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F41C 27/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41C 27/00 20060101
F41C027/00 |
Claims
1. A system for attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm, the
system comprising: an aperture in the accessory; a slot in the
accessory disposed adjacent to the aperture; a nut comprising a
protrusion configured to mate with the slot; and a fastener
configured to pass through the aperture and mate with the nut.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein nut comprises a top surface, a
bottom surface, and a hole extending therebetween.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the top surface comprises an
outer taper.
4. The system of claim 2, wherein the top surface comprises an
upper inner taper about the hole.
5. The system of claim 2, wherein the bottom surface comprises a
lower inner taper about the hole.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the nut comprises internal
threads.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the aperture comprises an upper
inner taper.
8. The system of claim 7, wherein the fastener comprises a tapered
portion that corresponds to the upper inner taper of the
aperture.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein the fastener comprises external
threads.
10. The system of claim 1, wherein the slot is arcuate.
11. The system of claim 1, wherein the protrusion is arcuate.
12. A system of claim 1, wherein the accessory comprises a
panel.
13. A system for attaching a panel to a rail of a firearm, the
system comprising: an aperture in the panel; an arcuate slot in the
panel disposed adjacent to the aperture; a nut comprising an
arcuate protrusion configured to mate with the arcuate slot,
wherein the nut comprises a top surface with an outer taper; and a
fastener configured to pass through the aperture and mate with the
nut.
14. The system of claim 13, wherein nut comprises a bottom surface
and a hole extending between the top surface and the bottom
surface.
15. The system of claim 13, wherein the top surface comprises an
upper inner taper about the hole.
16. The system of claim 14, wherein the bottom surface comprises a
lower inner taper about the hole.
17. The system of claim 13, wherein the nut comprises internal
threads.
18. The system of claim 13, wherein the aperture comprises an upper
inner taper and the fastener comprises a tapered portion that
corresponds to the upper inner taper of the aperture.
19. The system of claim 13, wherein the fastener comprises external
threads.
20. A method for attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm, the
method comprising: forming an aperture in the accessory; forming a
slot in the accessory adjacent to the aperture; providing a nut
comprising a protrusion configured to mate with the slot; and
providing a fastener configured to pass through the aperture and
mate with the nut.
Description
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] The disclosure generally relates to firearms and more
particularly relates to systems and methods for attaching an
accessory to a rail of a firearm.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Certain firearms are equipped with mounting systems in the
form of rails for attaching accessories thereto. One example rail
is the Keymod rail. The attachment of accessories to the firearm,
however, may increase the size and weight of the firearm.
Accordingly, there is a need for an attachment system that is sleek
in profile and light weight.
SUMMARY
[0003] Some or all of the above needs and/or problems may be
addressed by certain embodiments disclosed herein. For example, a
system for attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm is
disclosed. The system comprising an aperture in the accessory, a
slot in the accessory disposed adjacent to the aperture, a nut
comprising a protrusion configured to mate with the slot, and a
fastener configured to pass through the aperture and mate with the
nut. In some instances, the accessory is a panel.
[0004] Other features and aspects of the disclosure will be
apparent or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon
examination of the following figures and the detailed description.
All other features and aspects, as well as other system, method,
and assembly embodiments, are intended to be included within the
description and are intended to be within the scope of the
accompanying claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The detailed description is set forth with reference to the
accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference numerals may
indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may
utilize elements and/or components other than those illustrated in
the drawings, and some elements and/or components may not be
present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the
figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Throughout this
disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural
terminology may be used interchangeably.
[0006] FIG. 1 depicts an upper perspective view of a system for
attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm in accordance with
one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0007] FIG. 2 depicts a lower perspective view of a system for
attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm in accordance with
one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 3 depicts an upper perspective view of a panel in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 4 depicts a lower perspective view of a panel in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 5 depicts an upper perspective view of a nut in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 6 depicts a lower perspective view of a nut in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 7 depicts an upper perspective view of a fastener in
accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] Described below are embodiments of systems and methods for
attaching an accessory to a rail of a firearm. The firearm may be a
conventional firearm. For example, the firearm may be an M-16 style
rifle, an AR-15 style rifle, an AR-10 style rifle, or an M-4 style
rifle, among others. Any firearm may be used, including handguns,
rifles, shotguns, or the like. The firearm may include a rail. One
example rail is the Keymod rail. Any rail system may be used.
Firearm accessories may be attached to the rail by way of the
apparatuses, systems, and methods disclosed herein. Accessories may
include panels, grips, sights, scopes, lights, straps, grenade
launchers, bipods, or the like. Any firearm accessory may be
attached to the rail of the firearm.
[0014] Generally speaking, a system for attaching an accessory to a
rail of a firearm may include an aperture in the accessory, a slot
in the accessory disposed adjacent to the aperture, a nut
comprising a protrusion configured to mate with the slot, and a
fastener configured to pass through the aperture and mate with the
nut. In some instances, the accessory may be a panel, and the slot
and protrusion may be arcuate in shape.
[0015] In certain embodiments, the nut may include a top surface, a
bottom surface, and a hole extending therebetween. The top surface
of the nut may include an outer taper. In addition, the top surface
of the nut may include an upper inner taper about the hole. The
bottom surface of the nut may include a lower inner taper about the
hole. The nut may include internal threads about the hole that are
configured to mate with external threads on the fastener. In some
instances, the aperture may include an upper inner taper, and the
fastener may comprise a tapered portion that corresponds to the
upper inner taper of the aperture.
[0016] These and other embodiments of the disclosure will be
described in more detail through reference to the accompanying
drawings in the detailed description of the disclosure that
follows. This brief introduction, including section titles and
corresponding summaries, is provided for the reader's convenience
and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims or the
proceeding sections. Furthermore, the techniques described above
and below may be implemented in a number of ways and in a number of
contexts. Several example implementations and contexts are provided
with reference to the following figures, as described below in more
detail. However, the following implementations and contexts are but
a few of many.
[0017] FIGS. 1-7 schematically depict an attachment assembly 100
(or portions thereof) for attaching an accessory 102 to a rail of a
firearm. In some instances, the accessory may be a panel 104. The
panel 104 may be any size, shape, or configuration. The panel 104
may include an outer surface 106 and an inner surface 108. The
outer surface 106 may be textured or the like. The panel 104 may
include an aperture 110 therethrough. In some instances, the panel
104 may include a number of apertures 110. The aperture 110 may
include an upper inner taper 112 about the outer surface 106. The
aperture 110 also may include a lower uniform portion 114 about the
inner surface 108. The aperture 110 may be any size, shape, or
configuration. The panel 104 may include a slot 116 on the inner
surface 108 adjacent to the aperture 110. In some instances, the
slot 116 may be arcuate in shape. The slot 116 may be any size,
shape, or configuration.
[0018] The attachment assembly 100 may include a nut 118. In some
instances, the nut 118 may be positioned about the inner surface
108 of the panel 104. The nut 118 may include a top surface 120, a
bottom surface 122, and a hole 124 extending therebetween. In some
instances, the nut 118 may include a protrusion 126 extending from
the top surface 120. The protrusion 126 may be configured to mate
with the slot 116. In this manner, the protrusion 126 may be
arcuate in shape. The protrusion 126 may be any size, shape, or
configuration. In certain embodiments, the top surface 120 may
include an outer taper 128. In addition, the top surface 120 may
include an upper inner taper 130 about the hole 124. The bottom
surface 122 may include a lower inner taper 132 about the hole 124.
The nut 118 may include internal threads 134 about the hole
124.
[0019] The attachment assembly 100 may include a fastener 136. In
some instances, the fastener 136 may be a screw or the like. The
fastener 136 may be configured to pass through the aperture 110
from the outer surface 106 of the panel 104 and mate with the nut
118 disposed about the inner surface 108 of the panel 104. For
example, the fastener 136 may include external threads 138
configured to mate with the internal threads 134 of the nut 118. In
some instances, the fastener 136 may comprise a tapered portion 140
that corresponds to the upper inner taper 112 of the aperture 110.
The fastener 136 also may include a uniform portion 142 that
corresponds to the lower uniform portion 114 of the aperture
110.
[0020] In use, a wall of a rail assembly may be captured between
the inner surface 108 of the panel 104 and the outer taper 128 of
the top surface 120 of the nut 118. In this manner, the attachment
assembly 100 may secure the panel 104 to the rail assembly. In some
instances, two attachment assemblies 100 may be used to secure the
panel 104 to the rail assembly. For example, a first attachment
assembly 144 may be disposed on a first end 146 of the panel 104,
and a second attachment assembly 148 may be disposed on a second
end 150 of the panel 104. In such instances, the slots 116 may be
disposed on the same side of the apertures 110 such that the outer
taper 128 of the top surface 120 of the nuts 118 face the same
direction. Any number of attachment assemblies may be used.
[0021] In this manner, the system 100 may be compatible with Keymod
rail assemblies. For example, the panel 104 may be positioned on an
outer surface of the rail assembly such that the apertures 110 are
aligned with the keyholes (Keymod) of the rail assembly. The nuts
118 may be disposed on the inner surface of the rail assembly such
that the holes 124 are aligned with the apertures 110 in the panel
104. The fasteners 136 may be positioned through the apertures 110
and holes 124. The fasteners 136 may be screwed into the holes 124
to secure the panel 104 to the rail assembly.
[0022] Although specific embodiments of the disclosure have been
described, numerous other modifications and alternative embodiments
are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the
functionality described with respect to a particular device or
component may be performed by another device or component. Further,
while specific device characteristics have been described,
embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device
characteristics. Further, although embodiments have been described
in language specific to structural features and/or methodological
acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily
limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the
specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of
implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among
others, "can," "could," "might," or "may," unless specifically
stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as
used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments
could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain
features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language
is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or
steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
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