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US20070234623A1 - Apparatus for securing a device to a weapon - Google Patents

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US20070234623A1
US20070234623A1 US11/314,477 US31447705A US2007234623A1 US 20070234623 A1 US20070234623 A1 US 20070234623A1 US 31447705 A US31447705 A US 31447705A US 2007234623 A1 US2007234623 A1 US 2007234623A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G11/00—Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
    • F41G11/001—Means for mounting tubular or beam shaped sighting or aiming devices on firearms
    • F41G11/003—Mountings with a dove tail element, e.g. "Picatinny rail systems"
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G11/00—Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
    • F41G11/001—Means for mounting tubular or beam shaped sighting or aiming devices on firearms
    • F41G11/004—Mountings with clamping means on the device embracing at least a part of the firearm, e.g. the receiver or a dustcover

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  • the invention relates generally to attachment devices and methods for securing auxiliary devices (e.g., scopes, sights, lasers, lights) to a weapon and, more particularly, to an assembly for attaching an auxiliary device to a rail system of a weapon.
  • auxiliary devices e.g., scopes, sights, lasers, lights
  • auxiliary devices to facilitate illuminating a target or aiming a weapon, especially under low light conditions.
  • auxiliary devices include scopes, illuminators, lasers, aiming lights and combined illuminator/laser units.
  • these (and other) devices are generally referred to herein as auxiliary devices. Attaching auxiliary devices to a weapon typically requires separate brackets or other mechanical components, which may necessitate tools, e.g., screwdrivers, coins, hex wrenches or shell casings, for attaching the auxiliary device itself or the mechanical component.
  • Auxiliary devices for example a scope, may be used by a variety of users on a variety of weapons and each user may prefer a different way of securing the scope to the weapon.
  • One user may prefer securing the scope to the weapon with a screwdriver, where another user may desire a tool-free installation.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an auxiliary device spaced from a mounting rail consistent with one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the auxiliary device of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3A is an exploded view of a first attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded view of a second attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3C is an exploded view of a third attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3D is an exploded view of a fourth attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3E is an exploded view of a fifth attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4A is a bottom view of an auxiliary device consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4B is a section view taken through line 4 - 4 in FIG. 4A .
  • FIG. 5A is a bottom view of an auxiliary device consistent with yet another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5B is a section view taken through line 5 - 5 in FIG. 5A .
  • FIG. 6 is an assembled view of the fifth attachment assembly.
  • Auxiliary devices include, but are not limited to scopes, illuminators, lasers, sights, aiming lights, and combined illuminator/laser units. These auxiliary devices may be secured to a rail on a weapon, for example a pistol or long gun, and aligned parallel with a longitudinal axis LA of the weapon.
  • the auxiliary device may be secured to a rail disposed above, below, or on the side of the weapon, depending on its intended purpose.
  • the rail may have a MIL-STD-1913, Weaver, or other profile and may include one or more cross slots. The cross slot may be used to assist in resisting movement of the auxiliary device along the longitudinal axis LA of the weapon during recoil.
  • an auxiliary device 1000 may have a housing 1002 for enclosing optics and electronics.
  • the housing 1002 may have an integral or removable mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B with a receiver 1006 A, 1006 B disposed therein.
  • One or more fasteners 1004 C may secure the mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B to the housing 1002 .
  • a gasket may provide a watertight seal between the housing 1002 and the mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B.
  • Receiver 1006 A may be sized to accept a positioning member 1008 A and receiver 1006 B may be sized to accept a positioning member 1008 B.
  • the receiver 1006 A may include one or more openings 1026 for accepting one or more retainers 1010 for coupling the positioning member 1008 A to the mounting plate 1004 A.
  • the retainers 1010 may be screws that allow the positioning member 1008 A to be removably coupled to the mounting plate 1004 A.
  • the receiver 1006 A may include an upstanding wall 1012 A (see FIG. 4B ) to prevent movement of the positioning member 1008 A in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000 .
  • the retainers may be relied upon to prevent movement of the positioning member 1008 A in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000 .
  • a receiver 1006 B may be configured with a beveled wall 1012 B (see FIG. 5B ) that cooperates with a positioning member 1008 B to prevent movement of the positioning member 1008 B in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000 .
  • the positioning member 1008 B may be removably coupled to the mounting plate 1004 B, with or without retainer(s) 1010 .
  • the positioning member 1008 A, 1008 B may include a transverse locator bar 1018 that extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the housing 1002 .
  • the bar 1018 may have a generally rectangular cross section that is sized to cooperate with a cross slot 1052 on a rail 1050 .
  • the bar 1018 may extend substantially across the width of auxiliary device 1000 .
  • one or more pins may cooperate with the cross slot 1052 to prevent longitudinal movement of the auxiliary device relative to the weapon.
  • the positioning member 1008 A may have one or more openings 1024 (for the retainer(s) 1010 to extend therethrough) aligned with the one or more opening(s) 1026 on the mounting plate 1004 A.
  • movement of the auxiliary device 1000 along the longitudinal axis of a weapon may be prevented by a transverse bar formed as an integral or removable part of the mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B.
  • the positioning member 1008 A, 1008 B may have an end portion 1020 (discussed below) extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the housing 1002 .
  • the structural member 1014 may extend along at least a portion of the auxiliary device 1000 .
  • the structural member 1014 may have a profile that cooperates with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Weaver rail, or other rail.
  • the structural member may be secured to the mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B with fasteners.
  • a contoured jaw 1022 A, 1022 B may have a profile that cooperates with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Weaver rail, or other rail.
  • the contoured jaw 1022 A, 1022 B may have a first portion 1022 E (see FIG. 3A and 3B ) that grips the rail 1050 and a second portion 1022 F that may grip a wall 1004 D of the mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B.
  • the contoured jaw 1022 A, 1022 B may have an opening 1022 G sized to accept the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A, 1008 B.
  • the contoured jaw 1022 may extend along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000 .
  • a tightener 1030 A, 1030 B, 1030 C, 1030 D, 1030 E may be coupled to the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A, 1008 B.
  • the tightener 1030 A, 1030 B, 1030 C, 1030 D, 1030 E may cause the contoured jaw 1022 A, 1022 B to be drawn closer to the first structural member 1014 , thereby applying a clamping force on the rail 1050 .
  • the positioning members 1008 A, 1008 B, the contoured jaws 1022 A, 1022 B, and the tighteners 1030 A, 1030 B, 1030 C, 1030 D, 1030 E may be combined to form one or more attachment assemblies 1060 A, 1060 B, 1060 C, 1060 D, 1060 E.
  • the different attachment assemblies 1060 A, 1060 B, 1060 C, 1060 D, 1060 E may be coupled to the mounting plate 1004 A, 10004 B to provide options to the weapon operator or soldier.
  • attachment assembly 1060 A may have a positioning member 1008 A, a contoured jaw 1022 B, a washer 1062 , a throw lever tightener 1030 A, and a retainer 1064 .
  • Retainer 1064 may have an externally threaded portion that cooperates with an internally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the tightener 1030 A and the contoured jaw 1022 B may have cooperating cammed surfaces 1030 C, 1022 C respectively. As the tightener 1030 A is rotated about the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A, the cammed surfaces 1032 C, 1022 C may advance the contoured jaw 1022 B along the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the tightener 1030 A and the contoured jaw 1022 B may have protrusions 1034 , 1022 D respectively, that prevent the tightener 1030 A from being over rotated.
  • Positioning member 1008 B may be substituted for positioning member 1008 A in any of the attachment assemblies.
  • attachment assembly 1060 B may have a positioning member 1008 A, a contoured jaw 1022 A, a washer 1062 , cooperating clutch hubs 1070 , 1072 , an inner bushing 1074 , a spring 1076 , and a clutch knob tightener 1030 B.
  • the inner bushing 1074 may be indexed to the tightener 1030 B along a flange 1080 to prevent relative rotation.
  • the inner bushing may have an internally threaded portion that cooperates with an externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the spring 1076 may bias the tightener 1030 B away from the inner bushing 1074 .
  • the cooperating clutch hubs 1070 , 1072 ride along each other and advance the contoured jaw 1022 A along the positioning member 1008 A.
  • attachment assembly 1060 C may have a positioning member 1008 A, a contoured jaw 1022 A, a washer 1062 , and a thumbscrew tightener 1030 C.
  • Tightener 1030 C may have an internally threaded portion that cooperates with an externally threaded portion on the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 .
  • the tightener 1030 C may have a knurled periphery and/or one or more slots for a screwdriver or other tool. As the tightener 1030 C is rotated about the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A it advances the contoured jaw 1022 A along the positioning member 1008 B.
  • attachment assembly 1060 D may have a positioning member 1008 A, a contoured jaw 1022 A, a washer 1062 , a pivot 1080 , a cam lever tightener 1030 D, and a retainer 1082 .
  • the pivot 1080 may have outwardly directed posts 1088 and an internally threaded portion that cooperates with an externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the tightener 1030 D may have a cammed surface 1084 and openings 1086 sized to accept posts 1088 . As the tightener 1030 D is rotated about the posts 1088 of the pivot 1080 , the cammed surface 1084 advances the contoured jaw 1022 A along the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the retainer 1082 may have an anti-rotation post 1094 that cooperates with a slot 1092 in the end portion 1020 in the positioning member 1008 A to prevent the tightener from rotating about the axis of the end portion 1020 .
  • the retainer 1082 may have one or more openings 1090 sized to accept posts 1088 .
  • attachment assembly 1060 E may have a positioning member 1008 A, a contoured jaw 1022 A, one or more washers 1062 , a pivot 1090 , a cam lever tightener 1030 E, and a retainer 1092 .
  • the pivot 1090 may have outwardly directed posts 1094 and a through-hole 1096 sized to slide over an externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the tightener 1030 E may have tabs 1104 having cammed surfaces 1102 and openings 1106 sized to accept posts 1094 . As the tightener 1030 E is rotated about the posts . 1094 of the pivot 1090 , the cammed surface 1102 advances the contoured jaw 1022 A along the positioning member 1008 A.
  • the retainer 1092 may be internally threaded to cooperate with the externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008 A and may include a locking feature to resist removal.
  • the retainer 1092 may be rotated about the externally threaded end portion to provide fine adjustment of the distance between the contoured jaw 1022 A and the first structural member 1014 on the mounting plate 1004 A.
  • the tightener 1030 E may have an elongated opening 1106 to allow the tabs 1104 to be spaced apart while the tightener 1030 E is coupled to the posts 1094 of the pivot 1090 .
  • a fastener 1108 may be used to urge the tabs 1104 back together.
  • the elongated opening 1106 may have a portion 1114 sized to allow an end portion 1116 of a spring latch retainer 1110 to extend therethrough.
  • the spring latch retainer 1110 may be used to prevent unintentional rotation of the tightener 1030 E.
  • the end portion 1116 of the spring latch retainer 1110 may be aligned with the portion 1114 when rotation of the tightener 1030 E is desired.
  • the spring latch retainer 1110 may be secured to the mounting plate 1004 A, 1004 B with a suitable fastener 1112 .
  • the installer may position the auxiliary device 1000 along the longitudinal axis LA of the rail 1050 with the bar 1018 aligned with a transverse slot 1052 located on the rail 1050 .
  • the installer may then align the first structural member 1014 with an edge of the rail 1050 and then rotate the auxiliary device 1000 onto the opposing edge of the rail.
  • the installer may then rotate the tightener until the contoured jaw securely clamps the rail 1050 .
  • the process may be reversed to remove the auxiliary device.
  • an auxiliary device includes a mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and extending along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing, and a first and a second attachment assembly.
  • Each attachment assembly having a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver, a contoured jaw, and a tightener that when rotated causes the first contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
  • an auxiliary device includes a mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and extending along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing, a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver, a contoured jaw, and a first and a second tightener coupleable to the positioning member such that when rotated causes the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
  • an auxiliary device includes a mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing, a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver such that an end portion extends generally perpendicular to the first structural member, a contoured jaw with an opening sized to accept the end portion of the positioning. member, and a cam lever tightener rotatable about a pivot retained on the end portion of the positioning member by a retainer, rotation of the lever urging the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.

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An auxiliary device for use with a weapon has a plurality of detachable attachment assemblies that can be coupled to a receiver on the auxiliary device. Each attachment assembly has a positioning member engageable in the receiver, a moveable jaw for grabbing the sides of the rail, and a tightener. The different attachment assemblies may alternately be coupled to the same auxiliary device to provide tool and tool free installation.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • The present application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent applications Ser. No. 60/638,874, filed Dec. 22, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
    • TECHNICAL FIELD
  • The invention relates generally to attachment devices and methods for securing auxiliary devices (e.g., scopes, sights, lasers, lights) to a weapon and, more particularly, to an assembly for attaching an auxiliary device to a rail system of a weapon.
    • BACKGROUND
  • The need to effectively see a target and aim a weapon in the direction of the target is well recognized. Auxiliary devices to facilitate illuminating a target or aiming a weapon, especially under low light conditions, are known. Examples of known auxiliary devices include scopes, illuminators, lasers, aiming lights and combined illuminator/laser units. For convenience, these (and other) devices are generally referred to herein as auxiliary devices. Attaching auxiliary devices to a weapon typically requires separate brackets or other mechanical components, which may necessitate tools, e.g., screwdrivers, coins, hex wrenches or shell casings, for attaching the auxiliary device itself or the mechanical component.
  • Auxiliary devices, for example a scope, may be used by a variety of users on a variety of weapons and each user may prefer a different way of securing the scope to the weapon. One user may prefer securing the scope to the weapon with a screwdriver, where another user may desire a tool-free installation.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • For a better understanding of the present invention, together with other objects, features and advantages, reference should be made to the following detailed description, which should be read in conjunction with the following figures wherein:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an auxiliary device spaced from a mounting rail consistent with one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the auxiliary device of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3A is an exploded view of a first attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded view of a second attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3C is an exploded view of a third attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3D is an exploded view of a fourth attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3E is an exploded view of a fifth attachment assembly consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4A is a bottom view of an auxiliary device consistent with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4B is a section view taken through line 4-4 in FIG. 4A.
  • FIG. 5A is a bottom view of an auxiliary device consistent with yet another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5B is a section view taken through line 5-5 in FIG. 5A.
  • FIG. 6 is an assembled view of the fifth attachment assembly.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
  • Auxiliary devices include, but are not limited to scopes, illuminators, lasers, sights, aiming lights, and combined illuminator/laser units. These auxiliary devices may be secured to a rail on a weapon, for example a pistol or long gun, and aligned parallel with a longitudinal axis LA of the weapon. The auxiliary device may be secured to a rail disposed above, below, or on the side of the weapon, depending on its intended purpose. The rail may have a MIL-STD-1913, Weaver, or other profile and may include one or more cross slots. The cross slot may be used to assist in resisting movement of the auxiliary device along the longitudinal axis LA of the weapon during recoil.
  • As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, an auxiliary device 1000 may have a housing 1002 for enclosing optics and electronics. The housing 1002 may have an integral or removable mounting plate 1004A, 1004B with a receiver 1006A, 1006B disposed therein. One or more fasteners 1004C (see FIG. 4A and 5A) may secure the mounting plate 1004A, 1004B to the housing 1002. A gasket may provide a watertight seal between the housing 1002 and the mounting plate 1004A, 1004B. Receiver 1006A may be sized to accept a positioning member 1008A and receiver 1006B may be sized to accept a positioning member 1008B. The receiver 1006A may include one or more openings 1026 for accepting one or more retainers 1010 for coupling the positioning member 1008A to the mounting plate 1004A. The retainers 1010 may be screws that allow the positioning member 1008A to be removably coupled to the mounting plate 1004A. The receiver 1006A may include an upstanding wall 1012A (see FIG. 4B) to prevent movement of the positioning member 1008A in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000. Alternatively, or in addition, the retainers may be relied upon to prevent movement of the positioning member 1008A in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000.
  • Alternatively, a receiver 1006B may be configured with a beveled wall 1012B (see FIG. 5B) that cooperates with a positioning member 1008B to prevent movement of the positioning member 1008B in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000. The positioning member 1008B may be removably coupled to the mounting plate 1004B, with or without retainer(s) 1010.
  • The positioning member 1008A, 1008B may include a transverse locator bar 1018 that extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the housing 1002. The bar 1018 may have a generally rectangular cross section that is sized to cooperate with a cross slot 1052 on a rail 1050. The bar 1018 may extend substantially across the width of auxiliary device 1000. Alternatively, one or more pins may cooperate with the cross slot 1052 to prevent longitudinal movement of the auxiliary device relative to the weapon. The positioning member 1008A may have one or more openings 1024 (for the retainer(s) 1010 to extend therethrough) aligned with the one or more opening(s) 1026 on the mounting plate 1004A. Alternatively, movement of the auxiliary device 1000 along the longitudinal axis of a weapon may be prevented by a transverse bar formed as an integral or removable part of the mounting plate 1004A, 1004B.
  • The positioning member 1008A, 1008B may have an end portion 1020 (discussed below) extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis LAA of the housing 1002.
  • Extending from the mounting plate 1004 may be a structural member 1014. The structural member 1014 may extend along at least a portion of the auxiliary device 1000. The structural member 1014 may have a profile that cooperates with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Weaver rail, or other rail. Alternatively, the structural member may be secured to the mounting plate 1004A, 1004B with fasteners.
  • A contoured jaw 1022A, 1022B may have a profile that cooperates with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a Weaver rail, or other rail. The contoured jaw 1022A, 1022B may have a first portion 1022E (see FIG. 3A and 3B) that grips the rail 1050 and a second portion 1022F that may grip a wall 1004D of the mounting plate 1004A, 1004B. The contoured jaw 1022A, 1022B may have an opening 1022G sized to accept the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A, 1008B. The contoured jaw 1022 may extend along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis LAA of the auxiliary device 1000.
  • A tightener 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E may be coupled to the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A, 1008B. When rotated, the tightener 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E may cause the contoured jaw 1022A, 1022B to be drawn closer to the first structural member 1014, thereby applying a clamping force on the rail 1050.
  • The positioning members 1008A, 1008B, the contoured jaws 1022A, 1022B, and the tighteners 1030A, 1030B, 1030C, 1030D, 1030E may be combined to form one or more attachment assemblies 1060A, 1060B, 1060C, 1060D, 1060E. The different attachment assemblies 1060A, 1060B, 1060C, 1060D, 1060E may be coupled to the mounting plate 1004A, 10004B to provide options to the weapon operator or soldier.
  • As shown in FIG. 3A, attachment assembly 1060A may have a positioning member 1008A, a contoured jaw 1022B, a washer 1062, a throw lever tightener 1030A, and a retainer 1064. Retainer 1064 may have an externally threaded portion that cooperates with an internally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A. The tightener 1030A and the contoured jaw 1022B may have cooperating cammed surfaces 1030C, 1022C respectively. As the tightener 1030A is rotated about the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A, the cammed surfaces 1032C, 1022C may advance the contoured jaw 1022B along the positioning member 1008A. The tightener 1030A and the contoured jaw 1022B may have protrusions 1034, 1022D respectively, that prevent the tightener 1030A from being over rotated. Positioning member 1008B may be substituted for positioning member 1008A in any of the attachment assemblies.
  • As shown in FIG. 3B, attachment assembly 1060B may have a positioning member 1008A, a contoured jaw 1022A, a washer 1062, cooperating clutch hubs 1070, 1072, an inner bushing 1074, a spring 1076, and a clutch knob tightener 1030B. The inner bushing 1074 may be indexed to the tightener 1030B along a flange 1080 to prevent relative rotation. The inner bushing may have an internally threaded portion that cooperates with an externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A. The spring 1076 may bias the tightener 1030B away from the inner bushing 1074. As the tightener 1030B is pushed in and rotated about the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A, the cooperating clutch hubs 1070, 1072 ride along each other and advance the contoured jaw 1022A along the positioning member 1008A.
  • As shown in FIG. 3C, attachment assembly 1060C may have a positioning member 1008A, a contoured jaw 1022A, a washer 1062, and a thumbscrew tightener 1030C. Tightener 1030C may have an internally threaded portion that cooperates with an externally threaded portion on the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008. The tightener 1030C may have a knurled periphery and/or one or more slots for a screwdriver or other tool. As the tightener 1030C is rotated about the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A it advances the contoured jaw 1022A along the positioning member 1008B.
  • As shown in FIG. 3D, attachment assembly 1060D may have a positioning member 1008A, a contoured jaw 1022A, a washer 1062, a pivot 1080, a cam lever tightener 1030D, and a retainer 1082. The pivot 1080 may have outwardly directed posts 1088 and an internally threaded portion that cooperates with an externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A. The tightener 1030D may have a cammed surface 1084 and openings 1086 sized to accept posts 1088. As the tightener 1030D is rotated about the posts 1088 of the pivot 1080, the cammed surface 1084 advances the contoured jaw 1022A along the positioning member 1008A. The retainer 1082 may have an anti-rotation post 1094 that cooperates with a slot 1092 in the end portion 1020 in the positioning member 1008A to prevent the tightener from rotating about the axis of the end portion 1020. The retainer 1082 may have one or more openings 1090 sized to accept posts 1088. As shown in FIG. 3E, attachment assembly 1060E may have a positioning member 1008A, a contoured jaw 1022A, one or more washers 1062, a pivot 1090, a cam lever tightener 1030E, and a retainer 1092. The pivot 1090 may have outwardly directed posts 1094 and a through-hole 1096 sized to slide over an externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A. The tightener 1030E may have tabs 1104 having cammed surfaces 1102 and openings 1106 sized to accept posts 1094. As the tightener 1030E is rotated about the posts .1094 of the pivot 1090, the cammed surface 1102 advances the contoured jaw 1022A along the positioning member 1008A. The retainer 1092 may be internally threaded to cooperate with the externally threaded portion in the end portion 1020 of the positioning member 1008A and may include a locking feature to resist removal. The retainer 1092 may be rotated about the externally threaded end portion to provide fine adjustment of the distance between the contoured jaw 1022A and the first structural member 1014 on the mounting plate 1004A. The tightener 1030E may have an elongated opening 1106 to allow the tabs 1104 to be spaced apart while the tightener 1030E is coupled to the posts 1094 of the pivot 1090. A fastener 1108 may be used to urge the tabs 1104 back together. The elongated opening 1106 may have a portion 1114 sized to allow an end portion 1116 of a spring latch retainer 1110 to extend therethrough. The spring latch retainer 1110 may be used to prevent unintentional rotation of the tightener 1030E. The end portion 1116 of the spring latch retainer 1110 may be aligned with the portion 1114 when rotation of the tightener 1030E is desired. The spring latch retainer 1110 may be secured to the mounting plate 1004A, 1004B with a suitable fastener 1112.
  • To secure the auxiliary device 1000 to the rail 1050, the installer may position the auxiliary device 1000 along the longitudinal axis LA of the rail 1050 with the bar 1018 aligned with a transverse slot 1052 located on the rail 1050. The installer may then align the first structural member 1014 with an edge of the rail 1050 and then rotate the auxiliary device 1000 onto the opposing edge of the rail. The installer may then rotate the tightener until the contoured jaw securely clamps the rail 1050. The process may be reversed to remove the auxiliary device.
  • According to one embodiment, an auxiliary device includes a mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and extending along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing, and a first and a second attachment assembly. Each attachment assembly having a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver, a contoured jaw, and a tightener that when rotated causes the first contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
  • According to another embodiment, an auxiliary device includes a mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and extending along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing, a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver, a contoured jaw, and a first and a second tightener coupleable to the positioning member such that when rotated causes the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
  • According to another embodiment, an auxiliary device includes a mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing, a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver such that an end portion extends generally perpendicular to the first structural member, a contoured jaw with an opening sized to accept the end portion of the positioning. member, and a cam lever tightener rotatable about a pivot retained on the end portion of the positioning member by a retainer, rotation of the lever urging the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
  • This invention has been described in connection with various embodiments. These embodiments are for example only and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The invention encompasses all devices and equivalents which are within the scope of the claims which follow.

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1. An auxiliary device for use with a weapon, the auxiliary device comprising:
a housing having a mounting plate, the mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and extending along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing;
a first attachment assembly comprising a first positioning member configured to fit in the receiver such that an end portion extends generally perpendicular to the first structural member; a first jaw with an opening sized to accept the end portion of the first positioning member; and a first tightener selected from the group consisting of a cam lever, a clutch knob, a thumbscrew, and a throw lever, coupled to the end portion of the first positioning member that when rotated causes the first contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member; and
a second attachment assembly comprising a second positioning member configured to fit in the receiver such that an end portion extends generally perpendicular to the first structural member; a second jaw with an opening sized to accept the end portion of the second positioning member; and a second tightener selected from the group consisting of a cam lever, a clutch knob, a thumbscrew, and a throw lever, coupled to the end portion of the second positioning member that when rotated causes the second contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
2. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the contoured jaw has a profile extending parallel with the first structural member.
3. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the first positioning member further comprises a cross bar sized to fit in a slot on a rail of a weapon.
4. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the first positioning member comprises one or more pins.
5. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the first positioning member has one or more openings for coupling the positioning member to the mounting plate.
6. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the first tightener is a thumbscrew.
7. The auxiliary device of claim 6, wherein the second tightener is a cam lever.
8. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the end portion of the first positioning member has an externally threaded portion.
9. The auxiliary device of claim 8, wherein the first tightener is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the threaded portion.
10. The auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the tightener is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the threaded portion.
11. An auxiliary device for use with a weapon, the auxiliary device comprising:
a housing having a mounting plate, the mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate and extending along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing;
a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver such that an end portion extends generally perpendicular to the first structural member;
a contoured jaw with an opening sized to accept the end portion of the positioning member;
a first tightener selected from the group consisting of a cam lever, a clutch knob, a thumbscrew, and a throw lever, coupleable to the end portion of the positioning member such that when rotated causes the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member; and
a second tightener selected from the group consisting of a cam lever, a clutch knob, a thumbscrew, and a throw lever, coupleable to the end portion of the positioning member such that when rotated causes the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
12. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the contoured jaw has a profile extending parallel with the first structural member.
13. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the first positioning member further comprises a cross bar sized to fit in a slot on a rail of a weapon.
14. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the first positioning member comprises one or more pins.
15. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the first positioning member has one or more openings for coupling the positioning member to the mounting plate.
16. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the first tightener is a thumbscrew.
17. The auxiliary device of claim 16, wherein the second tightener is a cam lever.
18. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the end portion of the first positioning member has an externally threaded portion.
19. The auxiliary device of claim 18, wherein the first tightener is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the threaded portion.
20. The auxiliary device of claim 11, wherein the first tightener is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the threaded portion.
21. The auxiliary device of claim 20, further comprising a spring latch retainer for retaining the tightener.
22. An auxiliary device for use with a weapon, the auxiliary device comprising:
a housing having a mounting plate, the mounting plate having a receiver formed therein and a first structural member extending from a first side of the mounting plate along at least a portion of a length of a first side of the housing;
a positioning member configured to fit in the receiver such that an end portion extends generally perpendicular to the first structural member;
a contoured jaw with an opening sized to accept the end portion of the positioning member;
a cam lever tightener rotatable about a pivot retained on the end portion of the positioning member by a retainer, rotation of the lever urging the contoured jaw to be drawn closer to the first structural member.
23. The auxiliary device of claim 20, wherein rotation of the retainer provides adjustment of the distance between the contoured jaw and the first structural member.
24. The auxiliary device of claim 20, further comprising a spring latch retainer coupled to the mounting plate to prevent unintentional rotation of the cam lever tightener.
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