Patent ID: 7712242
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
1. A weapon mounting apparatus for mounting an accessory device to a longitudinal rail, comprising: a mount base adapted for securing the accessory device thereto and including a first rail-engaging surface; a clamping member carried by said mount base and including at least one second rail-engaging surface opposed to and transversely spaced from said first rail-engaging surface, wherein said clamping member is generally U-shaped, the U of said clamping member having a base section and two longitudinally spaced-apart legs extending from said base section, said legs respectively including at the ends thereof two of said at least one second rail-engaging surface; a cam mechanism separate and distinct from said clamping member and mounting said clamping member to said mount base for imparting transverse movement to said clamping member when actuated; and an actuator for actuating said cam mechanism.