Quick release weapon mount and accessories for use therewith

Abstract

A quick release weapon mount is provided, the mount comprising a housing member having a base and a means for attaching an accessory, and at least one clamp. The clamp comprising one or more slideably engaged translational members, wherein the translational members are adapted for slideable translational-movement. The means for attaching an accessory can include a lumen, a clamping band, a toggle clamp, a spring clip, a latch or other attachment means. An additional translational clamp can be included to lock an accessory in a fixed axial position on the mount. The mount can further include a supplemental accessory rail for modular construction of several accessories and a safety mechanism for preventing premature release of the mount.

1 . A quick-release weapon mount, comprising;
 a housing member having a base, a means for attaching an accessory, and   a clamp,   said clamp comprising at least one translational member,   wherein said translational member is slideably-engaged with one of: said housing member, or a second translational member.   
   
   
       2 . The weapon mount of  claim 1 , wherein said means for attaching an accessory comprises a lumen. 
   
   
       3 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said clamp is attached to said housing at said base. 
   
   
       4 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said lumen comprises a slot. 
   
   
       5 . The weapon mount of  claim 4 , wherein at least one of said translational members comprises a tab. 
   
   
       6 . The weapon mount of  claim 5 , wherein said tab protrudes into said lumen at said slot. 
   
   
       7 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said clamp further comprises a spring element for providing recoil translational movement to said translational members. 
   
   
       8 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said housing further comprises an elongated rail for attaching a supplemental accessory. 
   
   
       9 . The weapon mount of  claim 8 , wherein said supplemental accessory is one of a: fore grip, bi-pod system, sling attachment, Global Positioning System, wireless remote receiver, mount rail, pepper spray, long range audio microphone, long range audio speaker, dye marking canister/dispenser, visible light source, laser pointer, infra red (IR) light source, still camera, video camera, knife, forward looking infrared sensor, night vision scope, or spotting scope. 
   
   
       10 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said housing comprises a notch, said notch located at one of a proximal end or a distal end of the lumen. 
   
   
       11 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said housing comprises a first notch located at a proximal end of the lumen, and a second notch located at a distal end of the lumen. 
   
   
       12 . The weapon mount of  claim 2 , wherein said clamp further comprises a safety mechanism for preventing the premature release of the mount. 
   
   
       13 . The weapon mount of  claim 12 , wherein said safety mechanism comprises a safety button, a safety latch, and a safety tab. 
   
   
       14 . The weapon mount of  claim 13 , wherein said clamp comprises a safety slot. 
   
   
       15 . The weapon mount of  claim 14 , wherein said clamp comprises a safety spring. 
   
   
       16 . A weapon mount, comprising;
 a housing member having a base and a lumen, and   at least one clamp,   said clamp comprising two or more translational members and a spring,   wherein said translational members are connected to said spring.   
   
   
       17 . A weapon mount, comprising;
 a housing member having a base and a lumen, and   at least one clamp adapted to engage a rail,   wherein said clamp is not rotationally-adjustable.