ADAPTER FOR COUPLING A GRENADE LAUNCHER TO A HANDGUARD
First Claim
1. A mounting system operable to couple a grenade launcher to a firearm, the mounting system comprising:
- a rail system operable to be coupled to a firearm, the rail system comprising at least one rail that is mounted on an underside of a barrel of the firearm that is opposite to sights mounted on an upperside of the barrel;
a front lug that is coupled to the barrel in front of the rail system and aligned with the at least one rail;
a grenade launcher rail that is operable to be coupled to the grenade launcher; and
an lug adapter operable to be coupled to the grenade launcher rail and the front lug.
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Abstract
Mounting system operable to couple a grenade launcher to a firearm, the mounting system including a rail system operable to be coupled to a firearm, the rail system comprising at least one rail that is mounted on an underside of a barrel of the firearm that is opposite to sights mounted on an upperside of the barrel. The mounting system includes a front lug that is coupled to the barrel in front of the rail system and aligned with the at least one rail. Additionally, the mounting system includes a grenade launcher rail that is operable to be coupled to the grenade launcher and a lug adapter operable to be coupled to the grenade launcher rail and the front lug.
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10 Claims
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1. A mounting system operable to couple a grenade launcher to a firearm, the mounting system comprising:
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a rail system operable to be coupled to a firearm, the rail system comprising at least one rail that is mounted on an underside of a barrel of the firearm that is opposite to sights mounted on an upperside of the barrel; a front lug that is coupled to the barrel in front of the rail system and aligned with the at least one rail; a grenade launcher rail that is operable to be coupled to the grenade launcher; and an lug adapter operable to be coupled to the grenade launcher rail and the front lug. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A lug adapter operable to couple a grenade launcher rail to a front lug of a firearm, the lug adapter comprising:
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a rail base that is operable to be received by a grenade launcher rail, the rail base having a first end and a second end, the second end being opposite the first end, the rail base forming an opening near the first end, the opening being operable to receive a set screw; a housing protruding from the rail base at the second end and extending towards the first end, the housing forming a front lug receiving portion that is operable to receive a front lug of a firearm; and an adjustment screw that is operable to be received in an adjustment screw receiving portion formed in the housing, wherein the adjustment screw is operable to engage the housing with the front lug. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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