Gun Accessory Quick Lock System

Abstract

Systems and methods for mounting accessories to a firearm are disclosed. The systems include a rail connector, and quick release device for mounting on a firearm. The connector includes at least one mounting rail, and a fastening member for securely fastening the connector directly to the firearm. The quick release is then mounted to the mounting rail.

1 . A system for mounting an accessory to a firearm comprising:
 a rail;   a mounting device selectively attachable to the rail; and   a locking mechanism attached to the mounting device, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to secure the mounting device to the rail without the use of specialized tools.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the mounting device comprises a base and a frame, wherein the base is coupled to the frame by a connecting rod. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the base comprises a series of detents on a surface thereof, wherein the detents are adapted to receive the connecting rod therein thereby giving a user of the system audible and tactile feedback as to a setting of the connecting rod. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the locking mechanism comprises a lever having an integrally disposed button in communication with a cam having a notch on a surface thereof. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the button is configured to be received by the notch of the cam when the lever thereby locking the mounting device in a fixed position. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 5  wherein the button is configured to be selectively depressed thereby removing the button from the notch of the cam. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 2  further comprising at least one spring positioned between the base and the frame. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one spring is configured to spring bias the base with respect to the frame. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the mounting device comprises a bottom rail receiving surface comprising a pair of channels configured to receive the rail therebetween. 
   
   
       10 . A mount for a firearm comprising:
 a two-piece mounting device comprising a base and a frame coupled to one another, wherein the two-piece mounting device has a bottom cavity for receiving a rail of a firearm therein; and   a lever mechanism for adjusting a distance between the base and the frame.   
   
   
       11 . The mount of  claim 10  wherein the base and the frame are spring-biased with respect to one another. 
   
   
       12 . The mount of  claim 10  wherein the lever mechanism comprises
 a lever;   a button, coupled to the lever;   a cam having a notch;   wherein the lever is configured to be selectively positioned in a locked position wherein the button is received within the notch of the cam thereby locking the base and the frame into a fixed position and an unlocked position wherein the button is not received by the notch of the cam thereby allowing the base and the frame to be spring-biased with respect to one another.   
   
   
       13 . The mount of  claim 10  wherein the rail comprises a plurality of detents on a receiving surface thereof configured to provide a user of the mount with audible and tactile feedback. 
   
   
       14 . The mount of  claim 10  wherein the mount is configured to be used with rails having a plurality of different widths. 
   
   
       15 . The mount of  claim 10  wherein the base and frame are coupled to one another by a connecting rod. 
   
   
       16 . The mount of  claim 15  wherein the connecting rod comprises a relatively flat head having a slot therein for receiving a tool for adjusting a connection between the base and the frame and a threaded end, wherein the threaded end is configured to be received by the cam. 
   
   
       17 . The mount of  claim 16  wherein the connecting rod is configured to be adjusted to one of eight predetermined positions thereby adjusting the connection between the base and the frame. 
   
   
       18 . A mounting device for receiving a rail of a barrel of a firearm comprising:
 a base having a downwardly-facing receiving side defining a first channel;   a frame coupled to the base by a connecting rod defining a gap therebetween and defining a second channel, wherein the frame is spring-biased with respect to the base;   a locking mechanism comprising a cam coupled to a lever having a button disposed within a cavity thereof; and   wherein the cam is configured to receive a portion of the button thereby locking the base with respect to the frame.   
   
   
       19 . The mounting device of  claim 18  wherein the button is configured to be released from the cam to allow limited movement of the base with respect to the frame, thereby allowing a user to configure the width of the mounting device to accommodate rails of varying widths. 
   
   
       20 . The mounting device of  claim 19  wherein the connecting rod comprises a head portion with a slot configured to receive a tool therein and an opposing threaded end portion configured to be received within the cam, wherein turning the connecting rod in a first direction serves to move the base closer to the frame and turning the connecting rod in a second direction serves to move the base further from the frame.