Machine gun accessory mount adapter
First Claim
1. An adapter for removably securing an accessory to a firearm having a shroud about the firearm barrel, the adapter comprising:
- a block adapted to embrace the shroud; and
at least one set of three plugs adjustably securable through said block and adapted to engage the shroud.
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Abstract
An adapter for mounting an accessory on a shroud such as is found on an M2 machine gun includes a rigid block embracing the shroud. Blunt-nosed helically threaded plugs penetrate the block and intrude partly into perforations of the shroud. Retaining rings, threaded oppositely to the threaded plugs, prevent the plugs from backing out. A key tool is provided to tighten the plugs and retaining rings. A longitudinally oriented T-rail projects radially from the block. A slide body engages the T-rail and includes a locking mechanism, a lamp assembly, a logically switched power control, a power cable, and a control cable with interchangeable switches.
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Citations
50 Claims
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1. An adapter for removably securing an accessory to a firearm having a shroud about the firearm barrel, the adapter comprising:
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a block adapted to embrace the shroud; and
at least one set of three plugs adjustably securable through said block and adapted to engage the shroud. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. Block-bracing apparatus, comprising:
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a block;
at least three plugs, engageable through said block via threads having a first orientation, said plugs having plug tails with a first tool-engaging adaptation; and
at least three retaining rings, said retaining rings being positionable in abutting relation to said plugs, respectively, and in surrounding relation to said tails, said retaining rings being engageable in said block via threads oriented opposite said first orientation, said retaining rings having a second tool-engaging adaptation. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. Apparatus for controlling a light emitter, comprising:
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a logical switch electrically coupled to the light emitter;
a power input cable electrically connectable to said logical switch and to an electric power source;
a control input cable electrically connectable to said logical switch; and
at least one control input device electrically connectable to said control cable for signaling said logical switch via said control input cable. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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31. Apparatus for mounting equipment, comprising:
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a first component including a rail;
a second component including a slide adapted for longitudinal engagement to said rail, said slide having an open end adapted for receiving said rail endwise;
a lock movably confined in said second component proximate said open end, said lock having a closed position wherein said lock confines said rail in said open end and an open position wherein said open end may receive or release said rail;
an appendage projecting from said lock; and
a control pin movably confined in said second component proximate said lock, said control pin having a notch shaped and oriented to receive said appendage, said control pin having a free position wherein said notch is aligned to receive said appendage thereby allowing said lock to be in said open position, and a blocking position wherein said notch is misaligned with said appendage thereby preventing said lock from being in said open position. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A key tool for tightening a plurality of types of bolts, comprising:
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a rigid core having an axis of rotation;
a first side of said core, said first side including a first key bit aligned with said axis of rotation;
a second side of said core, said second side including a second key bit aligned with said axis of rotation; and
a rigid torque handle protruding from said core outside said axis of rotation. - View Dependent Claims (39)
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40. A method of attaching an accessory mounting block to a shroud of an M2 machine gun, comprising the steps of:
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placing an accessory mounting block in embracing relation to the shroud;
inserting at least three plugs through said block until they contact the shroud; and
tightening said three plugs onto the shroud. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50)
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49. A firearm in combination with an accessory adapter, comprising:
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a firearm;
a shroud fixed to said firearm;
a plurality of perforations formed in said shroud;
a block adapted to embrace said shroud;
an accessory adapter removably secured to said block; and
at least one set of three plugs adjustably securable through said block and adapted to engage said perforations.
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Specification