Quick-Detachable Multi-Purpose Accessory Mounting Platform

Abstract

Accessories may be mounted using a quick-detachable multi-purpose accessory mounting platform. The platform may include one or more clamps to receive an object, such as a firearm. The platform also may include at least one recessed mounting pad, at least one rear shelf, and other surfaces to provide different mounting points for accessories.

1 . A multi-purpose accessory mounting platform comprising:
 a split barrel clamp positioned parallel to a split ventilated rib clamp;   an integral hinge that extends between a face of the split barrel clamp and a face of the split ventilated rib clamp; and   one or more thumb screws and one or more threaded inserts that mate together to secure the platform to an object via the split barrel clamp and the split ventilated rib clamp.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 1  further comprising:
 at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad that provides a location for one or more accessories to be attached to the platform. 
 
     
     
         3 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more accessories are attached to the platform via hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 1  further comprising:
 one or more surfaces along split barrel clamp and the split ventilated rib clamp to provide one or more additional accessory mounting points. 
 
     
     
         5 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 2  further comprising:
 a rear shelf integrally attached to a rear end of the platform. 
 
     
     
         6 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 5 , the rear shelf further comprising:
 one or more shelf flats oriented parallel to a face of the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad.   
     
     
         7 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is formed from one or more materials selected from the group comprising:
 styrene, urethane, and polyester.   
     
     
         8 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is manufactured using one or more of the following techniques:
 plastic molding and 3D printing technology.   
     
     
         9 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 2 , the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad further comprising:
 one or more central mounting slots located at a forward end of the at least one recessed circumferentially arranged mounting pad.   
     
     
         10 . A multi-purpose accessory mounting platform comprising:
 at least one clamp to receive at least one object; and   at least one flat mounting surface attached to the at least one clamp, wherein one or more accessories are mounted to the at least one flat mounting surface using adhesive-backed hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections.   
     
     
         11 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one clamp is a friction clamp. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 at least one recessed mounting pad, wherein one or more accessories are mounted to the recessed mounting pad using adhesive-backed hook and loop type fasteners or Picatinny rail sections.   
     
     
         13 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 at least one upper tie down post and at least one lower tie down post to secure at least one accessory via elastic bands laced around the at least one upper tie down post and the at least one lower tie down post.   
     
     
         14 . A multi-purpose accessory mounting platform for attachment to a firearm, the platform comprising:
 at least one clamp that receives a muzzle of the firearm;   one or more fasteners that mate together to secure the platform to the firearm via the at least one clamp;   at least one recessed attachment pad extending over but not contacting a forearm of the firearm to secure at least one accessory; and   at least one mounting surface to secure at least one accessory.   
     
     
         15 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 14  further comprising:
 a portal that receives a sling of the firearm. 
 
     
     
         16 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one clamp is a barrel clamp and a ventilated rib clamp. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 14  further comprising:
 at least one shelf that provides a pivot point for initial alignment of the firearm when being attached to the platform. 
 
     
     
         18 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more fasteners are one or more thumb screws and one or more threaded inserts. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more fasteners are a plurality of disc-shaped magnets. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-purpose accessory mounting platform of  claim 14 , the at least one recessed attachment pad further comprising:
 one or more central mounting slots located at a forward end of the at least one recessed attachment pad.